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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass...
The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Please click on the links below to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Saint Anthony Parish
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Volunteer Spotlight - Jill Blewitt
After suffering the recent loss of her mother, Judy Bridges, Jill made the decision to join the parish Bereavement Ministry. It was a natural transition for Jill given that she is a school psychologist with all the skills in communication and empathy that go along with her job.
“I’m not yet certified in the Bereavement Ministry but I will be soon and I look forward to becoming fully involved,” Jill said...
Visit our website to continue reading this story.
Thank you Jill for all you do for our church parish family!
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Burial of the Alleluia
This weekend, after the 11:15 Mass, we will bury the Alleluia. The term "Alleluia" means "praise the Lord", which is often associated with joy and excitement. During Lent, the liturgical season which honors the sacrifice of Jesus, the term Alleluia is not permitted.
The "burial" is a solemn ceremony to temporarily "bury" the term until Easter, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
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Tootsie Roll Drive
The Father O'Dea chapter of the Knights of Columbus will hold a tootsie roll drive after all masses this weekend. This is the Knights annual campaign to raise funds for people with intellectual disabilities. All donations are greatly appreciated.
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Ministry Leaders Luncheon
The Stewardship Committee will be hosting a Ministry Leader Luncheon
this Sunday, February 27th following the 11:15 mass.
We will share updates on happenings as well as ministry needs. This will also be a great chance to socialize with other ministry leaders.
A light lunch will be served.
If you have any questions please contact
David Byrne at the Parish Center 203-758-4056 ext 17
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The Start of the Lenten Season
Next Wednesday, March 2nd is Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent.
Please see the schedule below for the Ash Wednesday services being held at our Church:
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Friday Soup Suppers are Back!
After 2 years, we are excited to announce that we will be continuing our tradition of meatless soup suppers each Friday in Lent preceding the Way of the Cross. Please see the flyer below for details!
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Sign Up for Lenten Adoration
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Adult & Children's Choir Are Back!
After a two-month hiatus, the adult choir and children's choir will resume rehearsals on March 6th. New members are welcome and should email Edwin Kotchian at [email protected].
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Save the Date - March for Life
Please join us for the First-Ever Connecticut March For Life on Wednesday, March 23 at the State Capitol in Hartford.
St. Anthony Church and St. Bridget’s in Cheshire are sponsoring a 55 passenger coach bus to bring our parishioners to this historic event. There is no cost to you for this transportation. 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 1:00 PM. You may register for this event on the Connecticut March For Life website. If you plan to attend please e-mail Trudy Higgins at [email protected]. We need an accurate count for seating on the bus.
We hope that you will join us as we stand up for the protection of all human life!
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New Day Bereavement Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
St. Anthony Church is offering a 9-week program where individuals can share their grief stories and learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing.
The sessions are conducted by trained facilitators, who have experienced grief in their lives, and are able to help you move through the tasks of grief. It is not a therapy session, but an opportunity to share with others who have experienced losses themselves.
The sessions will begin Wednesday, April 6 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is no cost for this program. Books used in the group are generously donated by Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home.
Registration is needed, as space is limited. For information, please call Charlotte Scaviola 203-758-5711, Claudette Decilla 203- 758-6283, or Jill Blewitt 203 758-5599.
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Help Us Earn Grant Money!
The Ion Bank Foundation Community Awards Program gives away $70,000 to local non-profit organizations with each Ion Bank customer eligible to vote for their favorite non-profit organization.
Voting has begun for the 13th 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 this website to vote until March 15, 2022.
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The Health Ministry would like to begin offering blood pressure screenings after Mass again.
If you are a healthcare professional and willing to give 15 minutes of your time after Mass once a month, please contact the Parish Center at (203)758-4056. In the past, blood pressure screenings were offered on the second Sunday of the month
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Mass Schedule Change
Please note that there will not be daily Mass on Thursday mornings
until further notice.
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Religious Education is in full swing and students have been busy! Check out some photos of their faith in action here
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Please note that when Region 16 dismisses school early due to bad weather, or cancels school for the day, we will NOT have any Religious Ed classes that day. We will also alert on Channel 3, and update our website/social media pages if we choose to cancel. |
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Save the Dates!
The following dates were set for the
Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for this Spring:
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The celebration of the Sacrament of First Communion will take place on
Saturday May 7th at 11 am at Saint Anthony Church.
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The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
for this year is on
Saturday May 21 at 11 am.
This will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, February 28, 2022
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $750
Jackpot #2: $1,050
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-4056
Please note that we are asking all in attendance to please wear a mask while indoors.
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LaBonne's Cash for Charities Rebate Program
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Please save your LaBonne's cash register receipts. (Keep an envelope in your car to easily save them)
- Every couple of months submit them to St. Anthony Church, via the mail or by dropping them off at the parish center. We will receive 1/2% back.
- You can put your receipts in the Parish Center mailbox, in the collection boxes or mail them to 4 Union City Rd, Prospect, CT.
- Thank you to everyone who has been sending in their slips, keep them coming!
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Please consider using online giving for your financial support.
The consistency from online giving is very helpful over vacation periods. You may still use your envelopes and mark “I gave online”.
Thank you and God bless you for all you do for St. Anthony Church!
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St. Anthony Church
4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712
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