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Easter 2024 - This Weekend! | |
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Thank You, Sue!
The purple statue veils were made by Sue Stango. She donated her time to shop for fabric and sew each one. The practice of veiling images alerts us that something is different, it can be startling at first, but the last two weeks of Lent are a time of immediate preparation for the celebration of the Sacred Triduum. The veils are hard to miss and they serve as a reminder to get ready!
The veiled images build within us a longing for Easter Sunday. The veils seem out of place, and even counterintuitive. It can seem strange that the crucifix is covered up during Passiontide. Through this absence of images, our senses are heightened and we become more aware of what is missing. Similarly, the suppression of the Alleluia during Lent effectively demonstrates that we are in exile from our true Home, where the angels sing Alleluia without ceasing.
When images are unveiled before the Easter Vigil, we are reminded that we, in a sense, live in a veiled world. It is through our own death that we are able to see our true home, and the veil is lifted. Christ lifts the veil through His Resurrection. Thank you to Sue, and to all of our volunteers!
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Thank You, Kelly!
Thank you to Kelly Cronin, owner of Farm on Wheels, for bringing a donkey to the procession on Palm Sunday!
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Parish Fish Fry Fundraiser - Thank You!
Thank you to our Fundraising Committee for sponsoring our Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser, to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped with the event, and to all of our parishioners who supported our parish through this fundraiser!
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Mark Your Calendars!
Our Parish has some upcoming events to look forward to
this spring! Look below to learn more!
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April 10th at 6:00 pm
Stewardship Committee meeting in the Parish Center
April 15th at 6:00 pm
Pastoral Council meeting in the Parish Center
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We Will Be Offering A Bible Study!
Discover the Beauty and Riches of the Mass!
The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
https://ascensionpress.com/collections/a-biblical-walk-through-the-mass
Judy Kostelni from the Archdiocese will be our facilitator for this program which is 5 sessions on Tuesdays from April 16th to May 14th at 6:30 PM in the Faith Room in the Parish Center. Cost is $28.00 and you must register by March 29th. Please email admin@stanthonyprospect.org or call the office if you have any questions or to register!
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Our Faith Formation Classes for the 2023-2024 school year are in full swing!
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The celebration of the
Sacrament of Confirmation
will be on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 am the Cathedral of
Saint Joseph in Hartford.
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The celebration of the
Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 am at
Saint Anthony Church.
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Prepare Yourself For This Weekend's Mass:
Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord!
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo:
Monday, April 1, 2024
Jackpot #1: $1,250
Jackpot #2: $750
and more!
Click here for details!
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Volunteer Opportunities!
Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to become involved in our Parish, meet Parishioners, and complete community service hours!
Please visit our website for a full description of the outstanding opportunities.
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Bingo: As BINGO at St. Anthony's continues to grow, we are in need of more volunteers for various jobs including calling the game, working on the floor, sealed ticket sales, working in the kitchen, and more. Please consider volunteering once a month!
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Altar Serving: We're looking for Youth Altar servers to serve at weekend Masses (Youth Altar Servers must have received their First Communion, and must still be in elementary, middle, or high school); A backup Altar Server for funerals; A Sacristan to serve at the 11:15 am Mass on Sundays and to assist during Holy Days. We will train for all positions. Please contact Marty Muzzey at 860 965-5655 or mmuzzey@comcast.net; or call the Parish Office if you are interested!
If you would like to volunteer for any of these community service opportunities, please email volunteercoordinator@stanthonyprospect.org , or call our Parish Office at 203-758-4056.
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Mass Intentions
The Church teaches us that all those who precede us in death are still connected with our lives here on earth in the Communion of the Saints. We experience this most intimately when we celebrate the Mass.
The Church encourages us to have Masses said in remembrance of the deceased. This practice goes a long way in assisting with our healing; keeping memories alive and helping us to focus on the truth about who we are.
The Mass book for 2025 is now open - if you want to schedule a Mass or Masses for someone who has passed away or is still living, please call the office or stop in to reserve your intentions.
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No Thursday Morning Mass
Thank you for attending daily Mass at St. Anthony Church!
Please note, there will not be Mass on Thursday Mornings until further notice.
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Please Read!
To the parents of young children:
Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your children to see and hear what’s going on. They get tired of seeing the backs of other’s heads. Quietly explain the parts of the service and actions of the priest, ushers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray, and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave the Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are welcome in this house of worship.
To the members of our church:
The presence of children is a gift to the church and they are a reminder that our congregation is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.
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St. Anthony Church is a parish where
God’s love nourishes the soul to actively minister to people
and share the joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
St. Anthony Church
4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712
203-758-4056 www.stanthonyprospect.org
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