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Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who participated in anyway in preparing for the arrival of the Archbishop’s visit last weekend. Volunteers and staff were busy preparing for the Mass, cleaning inside and outside, people were baking for the reception, others helped to set-up and clean-up for the reception. Altar servers received special training, the music was wonderful, and the youth were passing out Valentine’s Day greetings. Thank you for your dedication and service, we are grateful!
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Help Us Earn Grant Money!
The Ion Bank Foundation Community Awards Program gives away up to $100,000 to local non-profit organizations with each Ion Bank customer eligible to vote for their favorite non-profit organization.
Voting has begun for the 15th Annual Community Awards Program so please help us earn grant money! We will receive a $25 donation from the Ion Bank Foundation for every vote1 we receive!
Every vote counts! If you are an Ion Bank customer, please visit https://cap.ionbank.com/CAP/CAP.aspx to vote until March 1, 2024.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Our Parish has some upcoming events to look forward to
this winter! Look below to learn more!
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Sign up for Lenten Adoration!
Adoration is a silent time for you to have some time alone with Jesus. You can do whatever type of prayerful devotion that suits you before our Lord, or you can sit quietly and say nothing, just keeping Him company like you would a dear friend. The Blessed Sacrament can never be left alone. At least one person needs to be always present. Please sign up to spend an hour with Jesus each week during Lent. A wonderful suggestion for ministry leaders is to encourage those in their ministries to commit to some of these times.
Hours are Fridays from 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, or 5-6:30
on February 16, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22.
Also, Holy Thursday, March 28 following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper:
8-8:30, 8:30-9:00, 9:00-9:30, 9:30-10.
For more information or to sign up for your special hour of praise, please call Michele Mikelskas at 203-755-0189 or Charlotte Scaviola at 203-758-5711.
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Connecticut March for Life 2024
Please join us for the 3rd annual March for Life on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at the State Capitol in Hartford. Once again, St. Anthony Church and St. Bridget Church in Cheshire are sponsoring a 55 passenger coach bus to bring our parishioners to this very special event. We are so very grateful to our Knights of Columbus of New Haven who are paying for the cost of this transportation - The Knights are very supportive of our Pro-Life Ministry! There is no cost to our parishioners for transportation to this event. We will be departing from St. Anthony’s parking lot at 10:15 AM and returning by approximately 3:30 PM. The Rally at the Capitol with speakers will begin at noon and the March around Bushnell Park is scheduled for 1 PM. You may register for this event on the Connecticut March for Life website. If you plan to attend, please email Trudy Higgins at trudybh1950@gmail.com to reserve your seat on the bus. If you prefer to call her, her phone number is 203-305-4972. We have seating for 27 parishioners since we are sharing the bus with St. Bridget’s so please contact Trudy as soon as possible. Reservations will be first come, first served. We hope that you will join us as we stand up for the protection of all human life!
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Our Faith Formation Classes for the 2023-2024 school year are in full swing!
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Prepare Yourself For This Weekend's Mass:
The First Sunday of Lent
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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!
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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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo:
Monday, February 19, 2024
Jackpot #1: $500
Jackpot #2: $900
and more!
Click here for details!
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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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Hope Ministry &
Winter Assistance
Connecticut residents whose households receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled benefits or Refugee Cash Assistance, or whose annual household income falls at or below 60% of the state’s median income, are eligible. Applications are available online, by phone, email, mail or in-person. Applicants will need to gather energy and/or water documents, income documents and potential documents as needed. For more information and to apply, click here.
Registered parishioners and Prospect residents - if you receive a letter of eligibility from CEAP for this heating season, you qualify for HOPE Ministry assistance. Please call the office at 203 758 4056.
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Altar Servers Needed!
We are looking for...
- Youth Altar servers to serve at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturdays, and the and 11:15am Mass on Sundays (Youth Altar Servers must have received their First Communion, and must still be in elementary, middle, or high school).
- A backup Adult Server for Funerals
- A Sacristan to serve at the 11:15 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!
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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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