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Clare Gallery’s Exhibit: “The Space Between”
Connecticut artist, Jill Vaughn, will open the Clare Gallery’s fall season with The Space Between, a mixed media exhibition focused on visualizing the environmental impact of human activity. Join us in the Franciscan […]
Artist Reception for Clare Gallery’s Exhibit: “The Space Between”
Artist Reception for Clare Gallery’s Exhibit: “The Space Between”
Connecticut artist, Jill Vaughn, will open the Clare Gallery’s fall season with The Space Between, a mixed media exhibition focused on visualizing the environmental impact of human activity. Join us in the Franciscan […]
Community Sunday Evening Edition
Community Sunday Evening Edition
Join us after the 5:00 pm Mass for Community Sunday Evening Edition... a gathering with wine, cheese and snacks and of course the opportunity to build community and meet other […]
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Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the […]
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Transitus of St. Francis
Transitus of St. Francis
Each year, on the evening of October 3, the Franciscan family throughout the world pauses to celebrate the solemnity of our Holy Father Francis's Transitus, passing over from this life […]
Transitus of St. Francis Reception
Transitus of St. Francis Reception
You are invited to join us in the Franciscan Center after the prayerful Transitus Service for a reception.
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Wine History: Catholicism’s Controversial Roles – Wine Tasting Event
Wine History: Catholicism’s Controversial Roles – Wine Tasting Event
Parishioner Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre, PhD, a professor and noted wine historian, will talk us through key moments in the history of wine. She’ll explain how Catholicism has been a driving force […]
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Blessing of Animals
Blessing of Animals
Bring your pets and favorite stuffed animals for a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Meet us in the garden between the church and Franciscan Center if the […]
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Parish Brunch
Parish Brunch
Celebrate St. Francis with your parish family! Join us for our annual parish picnic. This year we will provide brunch, (and mimosa's)... you bring the desserts! There will be music […]
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Drumming Circle
Drumming Circle
Did you know that drumming is good for the spirit as well as the heart and mind! Please join us for an evening of African drumming rhythms once a month […]
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Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the […]
Virtual Panel Discussion for Clare Gallery’s Exhibit: “The Space Between”
Virtual Panel Discussion for Clare Gallery’s Exhibit: “The Space Between”
Connecticut artist, Jill Vaughn, will open the Clare Gallery’s fall season with The Space Between, a mixed media exhibition focused on visualizing the environmental impact of human activity. We may all feel […]
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Levo International Fall Fun-raiser
Levo International Fall Fun-raiser
Join our friends Levo International for their Fall Fun-Raiser Thursday, October 10. Get your tickets at https://levointernational.harnessgiving.org/events/2200 and read more about this organization that is fighting food insecurity in Hartford […]
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Centering Yoga
Centering Yoga
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class on the second and fourth Saturdays each month from 9-10 am in Rooms 9 & 10 on the lower level of the Franciscan […]
2 events,
Open Hearts Ministry Meeting
Open Hearts Ministry Meeting
Our ministry provides educational opportunities to build and develop greater visibility and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) experiences within our church community and develop faith-building outreach […]
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Prayer Shawl Meeting (on Zoom)
Prayer Shawl Meeting (on Zoom)
The Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish serves the parish family and the larger community by making and giving shawls as a gesture of love in times of […]
2 events,
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the […]
2 events,
Divine Reading
Divine Reading
We will gather in-person on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (except on Oct. 2), from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. We will read a passage of Scripture several […]
3 events,
Vibrant Voices for Peace
Vibrant Voices for Peace
Our Women of Hope Ministry invites you to join them for prayer to focus on many dimensions of peace ~ building a culture of peace, cultural diversity in friendship and […]
Novel Idea Book Discussion Group
Novel Idea Book Discussion Group
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for this month is Recitatif by Toni Morrison. Please consider joining us on Zoom. For more information and a list of upcoming books, […]
3 events,
Ministry Fair
Ministry Fair
CALLED TO SERVE The St. Patrick - St. Anthony Ministry Fair will take place in the Franciscan Center after each Mass on October 19th & 20th. Stop in to learn about the […]
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Ministry Fair & Community Sunday
Ministry Fair & Community Sunday
CALLED TO SERVE The St. Patrick - St. Anthony Ministry Fair will take place in the Franciscan Center after each Mass on October 19th & 20th. Stop in to learn about the […]
Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry
Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry
Have you suffered the loss of a child? SPSA is resuming the Emmaus Grieving Parent Ministry with monthly gatherings for parents whose life journey includes the loss of a child (at […]
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Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the […]
0 events,
3 events,
Clare Gallery’s Exhibit: Divine Cosmos
Works by Jill Harrington Nichols Connecticut Artist, Painter Connecticut artist, Jill Harrington Nichols, will close the Clare Gallery’s 2024 season, which was focused on the environment, with Divine Cosmos. The exhibition celebrates […]
Parish Nurse Ministry Speaker Series
Parish Nurse Ministry Speaker Series
The Parish Nurse Ministry team will be hosting a Speaker Series to educate, enlighten and empower ourselves while deciphering the many decisions as we age. Whether it be the medical, legal or spiritual […]
SPSA Choir Concert at St. Joseph Cathedral
SPSA Choir Concert at St. Joseph Cathedral
The St. Patrick-St. Anthony Choirs are venturing out! Messe Solenelle, Opus 36 by Louis Vierne Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford, ConnecticutJohann Vexo, Gallery OrganEzequiel Menéndez, Chapel OrganThe Cathedral Schola CantorumThe Combined Choirs of […]
3 events,
Habitat for Humanity – Work with Us!
Habitat for Humanity – Work with Us!
The October 26 Build is now full! Hope you can join us another time. Join others from our SPSA and Franciscan Center Community on Saturday, October 26th from 8am-3pm. We […]
Centering Yoga
Centering Yoga
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class on the second and fourth Saturdays each month from 9-10 am in Rooms 9 & 10 on the lower level of the Franciscan […]
2 events,
Family and Friends of LGBTQ+ Ministry
Family and Friends of LGBTQ+ Ministry
Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry! This group, composed of members of the church who love their gay and lesbian family members unconditionally, supports the LGBT community. […]
2 events,
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Group Spiritual Reflection – On Zoom
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the […]
3 events,
Mass of Remembrance
Mass of Remembrance
On this day, the eve of All Souls, join us for the Mass of Remembrance. We remember those who have died in the past year. Join us for a reflective […]
3 events,
Habitat for Humanity – Work with Us!
Habitat for Humanity – Work with Us!
The November 2 Build is now full! Hope you can join us another time. Join others from our SPSA and Franciscan Center Community on Saturday, November 2nd from 8am-3pm. We […]
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