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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 […]
Advent Wreath Workshop
Advent Wreath Workshop
Join us for a favorite first Sunday of Advent tradition... Sunday, December 1 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Join us in the Franciscan Center to make your own Advent […]
2 events,
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2 events,
Connecting Psalms with the Book of Proverbs on Zoom
Connecting Psalms with the Book of Proverbs on Zoom
Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:30 am on Zoom In our study of the psalms we have noted the relationship of themes that pop up […]
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
Advent Time: “Be Still and Know”
Advent Time: “Be Still and Know”
We invite you to take some time to “be” in this busy season of “doing”. Step away from the shopping and decorating to dwell in the “gifts” of this season […]
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1 event,
Connecting Psalms with the Book of Proverbs on Zoom
Connecting Psalms with the Book of Proverbs on Zoom
Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:30 am on Zoom In our study of the psalms we have noted the relationship of themes that pop up […]
0 events,
1 event,
Centering Yoga
Centering Yoga
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) or Jess Wawzyniecki 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 […]
1 event,
Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry
Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry
Have you suffered the loss of a child? The Emmaus Grieving Parent Ministry at SPSA offers monthly gatherings of parents whose life journey includes the loss of a child at any […]
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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 […]
Advent Hope for a Weary World
Advent Hope for a Weary World
Come together for an evening prayer service to pray for peace in our world and our nation, and to lift up to God all our hopes for the new year […]
1 event,
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,
Prayer Shawl Meeting (in person)
Prayer Shawl Meeting (in person)
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 […]
Connecting Psalms with the Book of Proverbs on Zoom
Connecting Psalms with the Book of Proverbs on Zoom
Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:30 am on Zoom In our study of the psalms we have noted the relationship of themes that pop up […]
Novel Idea Book Discussion Group
Novel Idea Book Discussion Group
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for this month is Foster by Claire Keegan. Please consider joining us on Zoom. For more information and a list of upcoming books, […]
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1 event,
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Festival of Lessons and Carols
This cherished tradition weaves together timeless scripture readings, glorious choral music, and congregational carols, celebrating the story of Christmas in an atmosphere of beauty and reverence.This year’s program is a […]
0 events,
1 event,
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,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Centering Yoga
Centering Yoga
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) or Jess Wawzyniecki 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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]