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Prayer of Lamentation and Hope, November 20, 2024
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Praying for Vocations Prayer Service, November 18, 2024
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16th Annual Turkey Drive is Sunday, November 17, 2024
We will be having our SIXTEENTH ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE the morning of Sunday, November 17 between 7:30 am and 12 Noon. If you are able please bring the following items to help us feed the hungry for the holiday: Frozen Turkeys (no fresh or live turkeys) Bags/Boxes of Stuffing Mix Canned Vegetables (large cans) There will…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 17, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, When I begin to read a novel, sometimes I read the final paragraph first, and then start back at the beginning to see how the author reaches that concluding paragraph. Someone has said that God created humans because God enjoys a good story. And a compelling story requires genuine human freedom.…
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Liturgical Dance Invitation and Sign up – Christmas 2024
Create a prayerful and memorable Christmas tradition for your child with Liturgical Dance. The 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve features the Liturgical Dancers who express their prayer through dance. Young dancers through high school dancers are invited to join the Liturgical Dance Ensemble for three rehearsals in December and to dance with us at…
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Church Street Singers Christmas Choir Sign Up
We are so excited to announce the rehearsal dates for our Christmas Church Street Singers Choir, under the direction of Katie Frewen, parishioner and music teacher. We welcome young singers, reading age and up, and high school leaders. sign up! Rehearsal and Performance Schedule Rehearsals are Saturday mornings at 9:00 am on the dates listed…
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Two Opportunities to Participate with St. Francis Builds This Winter!
Oaxaca, Mexico January 18-25, 2025 St Francis Builds (SFB) is headed to Oaxaca, Mexico -January 18-25, 2025. The group will be building with Friends of Pimpollo – a wonderful organization that we have built with several times. Friends of Pimpollo focuses attention on building schools in poor communities. Further information about the organization is found here: www.friendsofpimpollo.org. The cost…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 10, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I have received many positive comments about the homily I gave last weekend on the Gospel account of the greatest commandment, and how we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. Many people told me that it was a message we need to hear at times, but especially at this…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 3, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In a closing gesture of the Synod in Rome, on October 24, Pope Francis issused a new encyclical letter, his fourth, titled Dilexit Nos (“He loved us”). In this document, Pope Francis reminds us of how devotion to the Sacred Heart is a profound expression of faith, and an encounter with…
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Anointing Mass and Luncheon on Saturday, November 23, 2024
Parishioners wishing to receive the Sacrament of the Sick are invited to an Anointing Mass in the church on Saturday, November 23 at 11 am. Parishioners as well as their family members and caregivers are invited. There will be a luncheon held after the Mass in the Franciscan Center. If you plan to attend the…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 27, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, At our weekly staff meeting this past Tuesday, all of us were somewhat awed by the number of activities that are taking place here during these autumn months. Not a single week seems to go by without several parish-wide events taking place. First, I’d like to highlight the response to our…
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Franciscan Center Receives $7,500 in Funding from Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
Since 1981, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal has assisted countless people – regardless of race, religion, or color – across the Archdiocese of Hartford with health care, education, housing, emergency expenses, and in numerous other areas. This year, the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry received a check in the amount of $7,500 from the Archbishop’s Annual…
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Parish Nurse Ministry Introduces Speaker Series
view livestream for november 21 event 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 realm, things are changing constantly which can be as confusing as it is difficult to keep up! Do you have…
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Memorial Lanterns Volunteer Opportunity
Memorial Lanterns for All Souls Day We have a beautiful tradition of placing lanterns in our gardens for All Souls Day to remember those who have died in the last year. We need many hands to help prepare this memorial! Volunteers needed for Memorial Lanterns Sunday, October 27 after the 8 am Mass AND Friday,…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 20, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am pleased to have Allison Holst-Grubbe, our Director of Community Engagement, offer some reflections on volunteering as we host our biennial Ministry Fair this weekend. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your time or talent with others, please consider one of our many outreach ministries which are…
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Vibrant Voices for Peace Livestream
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 the theme of justice, for example. We launch this important time to ‘be’ together. Please join with other parishioners to hear the voices of women lead…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 13, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am writing this message from the Mystic Marriott Hotel in Groton on a lovely, sunny autumn afternoon between events taking place at the annual Priests’ Convocation of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Thus, my message will be relatively brief. I want to thank everyone for a beautiful and joyful celebration of…
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Men’s Sock & Undergarment Drive October 19-20, 2024
St. Patrick – St. Anthony Parish and the House of Bread have been helping one another since the friars came to Hartford over 30 years ago. Over time, the outreach has brought many people in need not only to the doors of the House of Bread, but also to the doors of the Franciscan Center for…
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Committee for Social Justice (CSJ) Creation Care Team: Session 4
“To the powerful, I can only repeat this question: “What would induce anyone, at this stage, to hold on to power, only to be remembered for their inability to take action when it was urgent and necessary to do so?”Laudato Deum (60) The Committee for Social Justice is holding an informal listening session on October…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 6, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, From Monday to Wednesday of this week, Fr. John and I will be in Groton participating in the annual Priests’ Convocation of the Archdiocese of Hartford. This is an opportunity for the archdiocese’s priests to gather with the archbishop to pray, hear some presentations on various theological or pastoral topics, and…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 29, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Archbishop Christopher Coyne has appointed me to a three-year term as a member of the Archdiocese of Hartford Presbyteral Council. This appointment came as a total surprise, but I was happy to accept it as a representative of the religious priests who serve in the Archdiocese. I attended my first meeting…
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Committee for Social Justice (CSJ) Creation Care Team: Session 3
“Today, however, we have to realize that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.” Laudato Si (49) Being stewards of God’s creation. Have we noticed that…
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Teen Faith Formation “Focus 4:12”
Teen Faith Formation at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church meets twice a month on Sundays with Catholic middle and high school students, Grades 7 through 10. When we meet, the students participate in numerous service projects that benefit our parish and the larger community. In the classroom, we draw connections and engage in discussion about those volunteer experiences to help the …
Celebrate St. Francis
We live out our Franciscan mission everyday as we celebrate Eucharist, welcome all to our community, feed the hungry, and work to improve the lives of all that we encounter. We come together for the Feast of St. Francis to celebrate our community and our Franciscan heritage during the month of October. Check out all…
Committee for Social Justice (CSJ) Creation Care Team: Session 2
“But ask the animals what they think—let them teach you;let the birds tell you what’s going on.Put your ear to the earth—learn the basics.Listen—the fish in the ocean will tell you their stories.Isn’t it clear that they all know and agreethat God is sovereign, that he holds all things in his hand—Every living soul, yes,every…
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Bereavement Support Program
Announcing our Bereavement Support Program, meeting October 13 – December 15, Sundays from 1:00 – 2:30 pm Co-Facilitators: Nancy Hoey and Allison Holst-Grubbe Have you suffered the loss of a loved one in recent months, or years? For the first time since 2019, SPSA is offering the New Day bereavement support program. For 10 consecutive…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 22, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Today we begin the season of autumn, and I hope you’ve been enjoying the great weather we’ve had during the final weeks of summer. As we change from one season to another, I feel that this is a good time to speak a little bit about our parish finances. Very shortly,…
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Committee for Social Justice (CSJ) Creation Care Team: Session 1
“If we acknowledge the value and the fragility of nature and, at the same time, our God-given abilities, we can finally leave behind the modern myth of unlimited material progress. A fragile world, entrusted by God to human care, challenges us to devise intelligent ways of directing, developing and limiting our power.” Laudato Si (78)…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 15, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I want to begin by thanking all of you for your greetings, cards, notes, emails, gifts, and presence at last Sunday’s Mass to celebrate with me the 40th anniversary of my ordination and my 70th birthday. Having my family with me for several days was a real delight as well. I…
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Wine History: Catholicism’s Controversial Roles on October 4
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 in spreading wine throughout the world, with both delicious and devastating results. The talk will include a tasting of two wines. Join us Friday, October…
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We’re coming to the Parish Brunch!
All are welcome! The church will provide all paper goods, utensils, beverages, brunch fare, and mimosa’s! Please bring a “wrappable” dessert that does not require utensils so that any leftovers can easily be shared with the sandwich ministry! Registration is not required, but it does help us with planning how much food and supplies to…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 8, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Well, the day has arrived – the fortieth anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood on September 8, 1984. The Franciscans of the former Holy Name Province never made too much of ordination anniversaries; they put more emphasis on the jubilees of our profession of vows. So stay tuned: the Golden…
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Committee for Social Justice (CSJ) Creation Care Team Fall 2024 Series
God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature so they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, and, yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.” Genesis 1:26 (The Message) How are we doing…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 1, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Last weekend’s “Music Under the Stars” was, as far as I am aware, a first for us at St. Patrick-St. Anthony, and it was a resounding success. About 70 parishioners attended the event and everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening with great music by Ken Tedeschi and his combo of trumpet, saxophone,…
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Graduate Spotlights 2024
At St. Patrick – St. Anthony and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, we recognize that all who walk through our doors have gifts and talents to share. Many of our ministries include our youngest parishioners as dedicated volunteers. This year, we have a few dedicated, longtime, volunteers and staff members who have graduated from…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 25, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In the late 1970’s I bought the debut recording of music by the priest-composer Fr. Michael Joncas, titled “On Eagles’ Wings.” The title song became, as we all know, one of the most popular Catholic hymns ever written. However, that same recording contained several other songs that I came to love,…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 18, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I hope you are getting excited about our “Music Under the Stars” evening of entertainment that is just days away! Next Saturday, August 24, is the date, and I ask that if you plan to attend, please make your reservation by Monday, August 19. We need to know how many will…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 11, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Today we honor the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi whose feast is celebrated on August 11. Clare was born in 1193 or 1194 into one of Assisi’s noble families; her parents were Favarone and Ortolana Offreducio. As a young girl she became captivated by the preaching of Francis Bernadone and…
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Vocation Reflection: MaryJoan Picone
Vocation – a purpose and passion that we live for and get up for every day. I believe that we are each called to a vocation. And, the call to a vocation is, in fact, a faith journey. It is one of listening to your inner soul and the Holy Spirit. I am a licensed…
Anointed for Mission: Is Our Church Still Relevant Today? Summer Series
Perhaps you have heard the question circulating among Catholics, “Is our Church still relevant in our society today?” We propose this answer: The Church as the People of God, enlivened through our Baptism, is called to vibrant, relevant living based on Gospel values which speak words of hope and comfort to those afflicted, and words of truth…
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Anointed for Mission? Yes, I am! Yes, WE ARE! Reflection #5
Reflection #5 for our series: Is Our Church Still Relevant Today? Anointed for Mission? Yes, I am! Anointed for Mission? Yes, WE ARE! What does it look like to have US act as a group together anointed for Mission? What is the relevancy of being a member of a community for my own life, in our…
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Lespwa fe viv: Hope is Alive
Meaning in Creole: Hope itself gives us hope to continue. Mèsi anpil! Thank you very much! On behalf of both Sister Parishes, St. Genevieve and St. Patrick St. Anthony, a sincere THANK YOU! The generosity of spirit and means remains very evident from the parishioners at SPSA. Our 2024 Christmas in July “live” campaign has…
Vocation Reflection: Fr. John Leonard, O.F.M.
“I had thought about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life at times earlier in my life but by the time I entered college any serious thought about such a vocation had more or less faded. After college I struggled in the midst of a difficult economy and wasn’t sure which career path to…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 4, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, We are pleased to welcome Fr. Sam John as our guest preacher this weekend. Fr. Sam is in residence at St. Thomas & St. Timothy parish in West Hartford, and represents the Diocese of Pathanamthitta in southern India. As this new diocese continues to establish its ministries, please be generous in…
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Vocation Reflection: Dominic Basile-Vaughan
“God, what do you want me to do with my life?” This question was almost a daily thought for me from around the age of sixteen and definitely through my college years. I grew up going to Catholic elementary and middle school, was an altar server, and stayed active in the Church through college, participating…
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The Impact of your Gift
Through our 20-year relationship with our Sister Parish of St. Genevieve, SPSA has been blessed to build friendships with the pastors, teachers and parishioners, and learn more about their personal, parish and school lives. The generosity and hard work of parishioners, friars and staff has enabled this successful covenant. At present, our donations provide: Education for over…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 28, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, It’s been a busy summer at St. Patrick-St. Anthony, with several repair projects taking place all at once. These include ongoing work on the air conditioning systems in the church and Franciscan Center, repaving the alley behind the church, and creating a new garden area where our venerable Golden Rain Tree…
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Vocation Reflection: Marilyn and Tony Pinto
Living Our Vocation “The will of God is the will that carries my will. God’s freedom allows me to be free. To find the will of God, do not look “out there”; drill down to the deepest depths of your own will, and there you will discover the will of God.” (Michael J. Himes, Doing…
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Our Continuing Covenant in Haiti
The almost 20-year Covenant between St. Genevieve Parish and St. Patrick St Anthony has by definition grown and adapted with the ever-changing nature of our world. More students have meant more meals and likewise more, better paid, teachers. We have supported the community by expanding our support in response to this growth. Further, we have…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 21, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Once again, our nation has been affected by gun violence in the form of an attempted assassination attempt against former President Trump. Whatever political leanings you might have, violence in this form can never be condoned. We hope for his full recovery and pray for the bystander who died as a result…
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Vocations Awareness Series
From Father Tim’s Pastor’s Letter on June 30, 2024: “God, what do you want me to do with my life?” Do you find this question crossing your mind or lingering in your heart periodically? Well, you’re in good company! As baptized believers trying to follow the Gospel and live the Christian life in our homes,…
Family Picnic
Faith Formation and Baptism Preparation Families with children 16 and under: Join us on Sunday, July 28 after the 10:00 am Mass for a time to reconnect with other families this summer. It’ll be a reunion as we have all been on summer break – come to reconnect! We will provide grinders and ingredients to…
We Have a Mission for Haiti
Over the last 20 years of our covenant with St. Genevieve parish, we have reason to celebrate successes. Student achievement, school enrollment, grade expansion and staff retention are some of the wonderful results of our partnership. This past year, each of the 9th grade students who took the national exam passed. The school has expanded…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 14, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I hope you are having a good summer so far, notwithstanding the hot temperatures we’ve been enduring lately. I spent a somewhat cool week on Cape Cod recently, which was a nice respite from the usually scorching weather of July. As we look down the road towards the end of the…
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“Music Under the Stars” Night out for Adults
Join us on Saturday, August 24 from 7-10 pm for a night out for adults… enjoy an evening with friends in the garden listening to the sounds of live music with dinner catered by Salute with wine and beer. Music will be provided by “Evening Serenade,” jazz band featuring Noah Baerman-piano, Jim Andrews-bass, John Tedeschi-drums…
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Summer Social Events 2024
Register to join us for these events: Drop in events: All are welcome!
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 7, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This week we continue our presentations on vocations, and I have invited Br. Kevin Hamzik, our summer intern, to introduce himself and tell you about his vocation journey in his own words: “My vocation has been one of growth from the beginning and continues to grow today. I have never wanted…
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Vocation Reflection: Sr. Barbara-Jean Kubik, SNDdeN
How is my vocation revealing itself right now in my life? Being a vowed woman religious is a lifelong commitment; I am a religious who is retired from formal ministry, not retired from my religious profession! In her talk to a Parish for the Annual Appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious, one of our…
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Vocation Reflection: Kathy Swift
God, what do you want me to do with my life? “Is it I, Lord?” a line from a favorite hymn Here I am, Lord, is the discernment question I posed when seeking a vocation. I envied the burning bush that God sent Moses and the direct line to God’s voice Noah had. Why didn’t…
Watershed Journeys
Paintings by Connecticut Plein Air Artist, Diana Rogers March 22 – May 28, 2024 Artist Reception: Sunday, April 14, 3-4:30 pm Earth Day, Virtual Panel Discussion, Monday, April 22, 7-8:30 p.m.Panelists: Artist, Diana Rogers; Environmental Photographer and Artist, Jeffrey Feldmann; and Environmentalist, Editor and Publisher of Estuary Magazine, Richard H. Shriver. Diana Rogers is a…
Passport out of poverty for the children of our Sister Parish
Dear St. Patrick St. Anthony Parishioners, It has been noted that education is the only valid passport out of poverty. For over twenty years, parishioners of St. Patrick St. Anthony Church by providing funds for teacher salaries and daily lunches have issued the education passport to the children who are our brothers and sisters in…
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Support our Sister Parish: Christmas in July 2024
Dear St. Patrick St. Anthony Parishioners, Every year for more than 20 years the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish has helped support the school in our Sister Parish of St. Genevieve in Zoranje, Haiti. Despite the difficulties and tragic events that have gripped Haiti over the last few years, the St. Genevieve school has continued to…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for June 30, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, “God, what do you want me to do with my life?” Do you find this question crossing your mind or lingering in your heart periodically? Well, you’re in good company! As baptized believers trying to follow the Gospel and live the Christian life in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities, we…
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Anointed for Mission? Yes, you are! Reflection #4
Reflection #4 for our upcoming series: Is Our Church Still Relevant Today? This prayer reflection is based on ideas from the book, Anointed for Mission by Stephen S. Wilbricht, CSC. We are writing about being anointed priest, prophet, and servant king in other reflections. This paper is about discipleship. “Therefore, the sacrament of baptism informs…
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Anointed for Mission? Yes, you are! Reflection #3
Reflection #3 for our upcoming series: Is Our Church Still Relevant Today? In the rite of Baptism, these words are used as we are united with Christ. “God now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet and King, so may you live always as a member of his body,…
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“Paint & Sip” Night out for Adults – Sign up for the Wait list
Join us on Tuesday, July 16 from 7-9 pm for a “Paint & Sip” Night for Adults led by Br. Kevin Hamzik, O.F.M. Registration fee of $25 per person will cover the cost of supplies for the evening. Kevin Hamzik OFM is a religious and spiritual artist whose main medium is oil painting. Originally from…
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Anointed for Mission? Yes, you are! Reflection #2
Reflection #2 for our upcoming series: Is Our Church Still Relevant Today? This reflection will help us to consider the priestly and prophetic roles that we have been commissioned to live as baptized Christians. The role of king (servant leader) will be explored in another reflection. “God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, has…
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Anointed for Mission? Yes, you are! Reflection #1
Reflection #1 for our upcoming series: Is Our Church Still Relevant Today? It is not uncommon at the beginning of a new year, for people and institutions to assess where they have been and speak boldly about the future they envision. As Jesus’ own public ministry begins in Galilee, Luke’s Gospel chapter 4 depicts a…
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Registration Form for Level 1 CGS Formation Course 2024
Course Schedule & Information This course will take place atSt. Patrick – St. Anthony Church in Hartford, CT 2024 Dates: The first half of the course dates are: August 12-17, 2024 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Part 2 of this course will be 6 days in August of 2025, dates TBD. *There is a…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for June 23, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Most of the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark is a series of “seed” parables, one of which we heard last Sunday about the mustard seed as a metaphor for the growth of the kingdom of God. The chapter ends with the story of Jesus calming the storm on the…
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Christmas in July 2024 is Coming Soon
Christmas in July Tree from 2022 On Sunday, June 30, our parish will initiate its annual and only fund-raising campaign, “Christmas in July,” to support our more than 20-year covenant between our parish and the St. Genevieve parish and school in Haiti. The “Christmas in July” campaign reminds us in the middle of the year…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for June 16, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we await the moment at 4:51 PM on Thursday, June 20th, when the northern solstice occurs and the season of summer officially begins, I want to let you know about some events we planning in the months ahead. First, I would like to welcome Br. Kevin Hamzik, O.F.M., who will…
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Feeding the Hungry: Pasta Tuesdays and Warm Dinner Thursdays
🎉 Happy Anniversary! 🎉 We just celebrated our one year anniversary of SPSA prepared “to go” meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thanks so much to the many hands that prepare the food, provide supplies and help package and serve each Tuesday and Thursday. A growing need We started out serving 30-40 meals each night, and over…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for June 9, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I continue to revel in the extraordinary events that unfolded over the past week in which our parish community celebrated “Eucharist: Feast of Joy & Remembrance.” Beginning with last Saturday’s concert, “O Sacrum Convivium: Choral Mediations on the Eucharist,” we were treated to some of the most sublime music from plainchant…
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Vocation Reflection: Br. Kevin Hamzik
My vocation has been one of growth from the beginning and continues to grow today. I have never wanted to be a priest, and in the beginning, I thought that I would never enter religious life because of this. I never really thought I would be any kind of religious growing up. I grew up…
Vocation Reflection: Patty Panetta
I remember distinctly saying “No” to the question posed to me by our Mother Superior when I was in 7 th grade if I thought I had a vocation to religious life. I knew there was something other than that for my life, though at the time, I didn’t know what. Back then, vocation was…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for June 2, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, With the release of the document “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church” in 2021, the bishops of the United States launched a three-year National Eucharistic Revival which will culminate with a National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July. This weekend, and for the next few days,…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for May 26, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, “Blessed be God who calls you by name, holy and chosen one.” This is a refrain we sing at the conclusion of every baptism we celebrate here at St. Patrick-St. Anthony. Two weeks from now, during the weekend of June 8-9, we will be taking part in an archdiocesan-wide project known…
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Scholarship for K-12 Catholic School Children
Do you have a child in K-12 entering or attending a Catholic School next year? Apply now for the 22nd Annual Rev. Dawson D. Trenchard Scholarship sponsored by the St. Patrick – St. Anthony Ladies Guild. Sponsored by the Ladies Guild of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church in memory of the Rev. Dawson D. Trenchard, past…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for May 19, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In today’s second reading for Pentecost Sunday, we hear these words from St. Paul, written to the Christians in Corinth: “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces…
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Update from Sister Parish Committee and St. Genevieve
The situation in Haiti remains unstable, violent and lawless, especially in and around the capital city, Port-au-Prince. Our Sister Parish, St. Genevieve and its school are located in Z’Orange, 16 miles north of the city. But hopeful events are still happening amid this seeming chaos. The St. Genevieve School is open, and the students are…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for May 12, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In last week’s letter I wrote about the Walk Against Hunger which took place on Saturday morning, May 4th. Coincidentally, just several blocks away, another event was taking place at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Over 140 young people from ten parishes, together with their sponsors and families, celebrated the Sacrament…
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Sign-On Letter from US Catholics on Israel-Palestine
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has tragically resulted in nearly 35,000 deaths, mostly among women and children, and another 78,000 wounded, emphasizing the severe challenges the region faces. In response, Franciscan and Catholic leaders, driven by a commitment to the Gospel and human rights, have endorsed a call for an immediate ceasefire, the release…
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Religious Education Registration for 2024/25
Welcome! The Religious Education team at St Patrick-St Anthony Church is excited to think about the possibilities for the 2024/2025 year. We look forward to helping each of you as you chose to have your child participate in religious education. We are a parish that offers lots of options and we want to work with…
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Graceful Partners, Art and Spirituality: Clare Gallery’s Book
Clare Gallery’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues! We are so pleased to announce the much-anticipated publication of Graceful Partners, Art and Spirituality. This book documents the twenty-year history of the Clare Gallery ministry at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry by sharing essays, exhibition content, and community impact statements. The exhibitions are within the categories of spirituality, world religions…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for May 5, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Over the course of this weekend and next, our parish and local community will be involved in events that will touch many, if not most of us, in various ways. Two of these events have to do with food. The first takes place this weekend – the annual Hartford Walk Against…
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Eucharist: Feast of Joy and Remembrance
We are celebrating a special observance of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ from June 1 to 4, 2024. As our part of the U.S. Bishops’ program of Eucharistic Renewal, we are offering all of us an opportunity to celebrate the unique gift of the Eucharist. O Sacrum Convivium! (‘O Sacred Banquet’):…
Church Street Art and Music Camp for August is back!
August 19, 20 & 21, 2024 We are excited to announce that we are once again offering a summer camp opportunity for 3rd – 8th graders this August! Children will spend the morning creating art, and the afternoon making music. Check out the details and sign up below! This is our second time to offer…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 28, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In my letter last week I introduced our special festival in honor of the Eucharist which we will celebrate during the first week of June: “Eucharist: Feast of Joy & Remembrance.” We will begin the festival with a special concert by our choirs on Saturday evening, June 1st, titled O Sacrum…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 21, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Back in February, in one of my weekly letters, I wrote that we are planning a special observance of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ from June 1 to 4. As our part of the U.S. Bishops’ program of Eucharistic Renewal, we are offering all of us an…
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Join our team to Walk Against Hunger May 4, 2024
All proceeds raised from our team will benefit the House of Bread. Come join us for a fun morning of walking a 1.5 mile course in Hartford and making a difference at the same time! St. Patrick – St. Anthony and the Franciscan Center have a long history of helping those facing food insecurity in…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 14, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, A senator’s visit, a basketball championship, a solar eclipse: three very different events that have impacted us in the past two weeks. On the morning of Tuesday, April 2nd, Senator Richard Blumenthal paid a brief visit to the Franciscan Center to receive the petition which was signed during the weekend of…
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Speak out for Justice, Speak out for Mercy! Today, April 11, 2024
Clean Slate Implementation Delay Impacts Over 100,000 in Connecticut Listen to Father Mike’s Homily from last weekend about the Clean Slate Legislation we have been hearing about / advocating for the last few years. The time is now to speak out to Gov. Lamont, on Thursday, April 11!!! In 2022, our parish joined faith communities…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 7, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The 11th verse of the 2nd chapter of the Song of Songs in the Bible says: “Behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone.” How I wish it were so! While we enjoyed a dry and sunny Easter weekend, it seems that the winter rains have not exited…
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Registration Form for Level 2 CGS Formation Course 2024
Course Schedule & Information This course will take place atSt. Patrick – St. Anthony Church in Hartford, CT 2024 Dates: The first half of the course dates are: June 10-14, September 14, and October 5, 2024 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The remaining days will be one Saturday per month (dates to be determined…
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2024 Level 2 Formation Course for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
You are invited to participate in our Level 2 Formation Course starting summer 2024 CGS is a religious education experience that starts with the heart. CGS is more than a religious education program… it’s experiential religious education based on nurturing the child’s relationship with God. About Catechesis of the Good Shepherd hands on faith formation…
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Anointing Mass and Luncheon on Saturday, April 20, 2024
Parishioners wishing to receive the Sacrament of the Sick are invited to an Anointing Mass in the church on Saturday, April 20 at 11 am. Parishioners as well as their family members and caregivers are invited. There will be a luncheon held after the Mass in the Franciscan Center. If you plan to attend the…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 31, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Alleluia! The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! On behalf of the Franciscan Friars and our lay staff, I wish you all a very happy Easter! This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad! I pray that you and your loved ones will…
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Join us for Rebuilding Together Hartford on April 27, 2024
You are invited to participate in National Rebuilding Day on Saturday – April 27 (7:30 am to 3:30 pm – lunch provided). This annual event brings together volunteers from across the country to revitalize and repair homes and non-profit organizations in need. We are proud to be a sponsor of National Rebuilding Day for the…
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Adult Faith Formation Programs Through Spring 2024
An invitation to join us this Winter, Lent and Spring January 2024 Dear Parishioners and Friends, Welcome to a New Year of Faith Formation opportunities! We have many different programs to offer you, your friends, and family members. We think you’ll be pleased with the diversity of our programming ~ both daytime and evening, weeknight…
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