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Clare Gallery Exhibit: A Suspension of Perception
Hartford, CT — 2023 is Clare Gallery’s 20th anniversary year! A Suspension of Perception, from January 12 to March 12, is Clare Gallery’s new exhibition of large-scale photographs by Christine […]
Secular Franciscan Meeting
Secular Franciscan Meeting
Is God calling you to live a life of love, peace, and holiness in the model of St. Francis of Assisi? Join us for our gathering in the lower level […]
SPSA Music Ministry Sings Evensong
SPSA Music Ministry Sings Evensong
Join us at St. John's Episcopal Church 679 Farmington Avenue West Hartford. "Evensong offers to us the opportunity to gather and spend time in prayer while listening and participating in music […]
Canceled Community Sunday Evening Edition
Canceled Community Sunday Evening Edition
UPDATE: This month, we will NOT be hosting Community Sunday PM Edition on the 4th Sunday... Thanks so much to everyone who joined us last Sunday for our Mardi Gras […]
3 events,
Group Spiritual Reflection
Group Spiritual Reflection
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the […]
Pilgrimage with Clare
Pilgrimage with Clare
On Tuesday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom, we will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare's impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. […]
2 events,
3 events,
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the […]
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Is our cross too small? The central symbol of our Christian faith is often reduced: physically, to a trinket worn around the neck; spiritually, to an object of private devotion; and […]
2 events,
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross.
3 events,
Snack Packs Drop off
Snack Packs Drop off
Drop off individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, packs of nuts, chips, cookies, juice boxes or small water bottles. They will be combined with other snacks into "snack packs" which are handed out daily with sandwiches. […]
Clare Gallery: Artist Talk (in person)
Clare Gallery: Artist Talk (in person)
There will be an in person artist talk with Christine Breslin and Grannies Respond on Sunday, March 5, 11:00 am–12:30 pm in the Clare Gallery, located in the Franciscan Center […]
2 events,
Group Spiritual Reflection
Group Spiritual Reflection
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the […]
3 events,
Praying with Sacred Scripture (2nd Wednesday)
Praying with Sacred Scripture (2nd Wednesday)
Please consider joining us in-person for "lectio divina" (divine reading.) It is a prayerful reading of a bible passage in order to discern its message for each of us today. […]
3 events,
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the […]
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Is our cross too small? The central symbol of our Christian faith is often reduced: physically, to a trinket worn around the neck; spiritually, to an object of private devotion; and […]
3 events,
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mass
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mass
All are welcome to attend this very special mass as we come together in celebration and in gratitude the night before the 51st Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. […]
3 events,
Community Sunday
Community Sunday
Join us in the Franciscan Center on Sunday morning after the 8:00 and 10:00 am Masses for coffee, donuts, and getting to know others in our community. The Parish Nurses […]
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
Group Spiritual Reflection
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the […]
Lenten Twilight Retreat: “A Time for Eucharistic Revival … A Time of Love” *NOW ON ZOOM due to weather
Lenten Twilight Retreat: “A Time for Eucharistic Revival … A Time of Love” *NOW ON ZOOM due to weather
We are delighted to welcome Fr. Ken back to Hartford for an evening of presentation and reflection in this season of Lent. Come, be inspired by messages of conversion and the […]
2 events,
Emmaus Ministry Meeting – On Zoom
Emmaus Ministry Meeting – On Zoom
Join us on Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month! The Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry supports parents whose spiritual journey includes the death of a child. All who have […]
3 events,
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the […]
Novel Idea Book Discussion Group on Zoom
Novel Idea Book Discussion Group on Zoom
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for March is Matrix by Lauren Groff. Please consider joining us on Zoom. For more information and a list of upcoming books, please […]
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Is our cross too small? The central symbol of our Christian faith is often reduced: physically, to a trinket worn around the neck; spiritually, to an object of private devotion; and […]
2 events,
Clare Gallery Exhibit: Old Growth
Clare Gallery’s second 20th anniversary exhibition, Old Growth includes works by Connecticut artist Roberta Shea. Shea started her artistic practice later in life. She always knew she loved experimenting with painting and drawing, but […]
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross.
1 event,
3 events,
Emmaus Ministry Meeting – In Person
Emmaus Ministry Meeting – In Person
Join us in the Franciscan Center on the third Sunday of each month! The Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry supports parents whose spiritual journey includes the death of a child. All […]
Family and Friends of LGBTQ+ Ministry
Family and Friends of LGBTQ+ Ministry
Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry at 3:30 pm! This group, composed of members of the church who love their gay and lesbian family members unconditionally, supports […]
1 event,
2 events,
Group Spiritual Reflection
Group Spiritual Reflection
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the […]
3 events,
Praying with Sacred Scripture (4th Wednesday)
Praying with Sacred Scripture (4th Wednesday)
Please consider joining us one or more times this fall in-person for "lectio divina" (divine reading.) It is a prayerful reading of a bible passage in order to discern its […]
3 events,
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the […]
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Widening the Arms of the Cross: Rethinking Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice
Is our cross too small? The central symbol of our Christian faith is often reduced: physically, to a trinket worn around the neck; spiritually, to an object of private devotion; and […]
2 events,
Stations of the Cross for Older Adults (& lunch)
Stations of the Cross for Older Adults (& lunch)
Come join Fr. Mike and others as we celebrate a unique Lenten Stations of the Cross, a Stations of the Cross for Older Adults. As we journey with Jesus on his […]
1 event,
2 events,
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 […]
1 event,
2 events,
Group Spiritual Reflection
Group Spiritual Reflection
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the […]
2 events,
3 events,
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
A Path of Conversion: The Comfort and Challenge of the Psalms
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the […]
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 […]
2 events,
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross.
Secular Franciscan Meeting
SPSA Music Ministry Sings Evensong
Canceled Community Sunday Evening Edition
Clare Gallery Exhibit: Old Growth
Clare Gallery Exhibit: Old Growth
Clare Gallery Exhibit: Old Growth
Clare Gallery Exhibit: Old Growth
