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Join our team to Walk Against Hunger May 20, 2023
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 March 26, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In just one week’s time we will enter the most sacred days of the Church’s liturgical year – Holy Week – and I would like to acquaint you with some of the highlights of the services which will be celebrated during those days. We will begin with Palm Sunday of the…
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Easter Flower Memorials
We invite you to celebrate the joy in the Resurrection of Christ by remembering family members and friends who have died with a donation toward Easter flowers and decorations. The names of those received by Monday, March 27 will be noted in the bulletin for Easter Sunday. Please indicate loved one’s name(s) in the notes or memo. Give online by…
Church Street Singers Practice Links for Easter 2023
These recordings should be helpful in listening just to become familiar with the tunes. Don’t worry about learning verses! We have support from the Gallery Choir and they will help with the more text heavy moments. The Church Street Singers will be featured in the Call to Worship, the Refrain for the Anthem, the Refrain…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 19, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I would like to begin by offering congratulations to Dan and Peg Lareau who will receive the St. Joseph Medal this Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of St. Joseph from Archbishop Blair. Father John and I will attend the ceremony during which medals are given to members of the parishes of…
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“A Suspension of Perception” Work by Christine Breslin
January 12 to March 12, 2023 Virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, February 7, 7–8:30 p.m.In-person artist talk on Sunday, March 5, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. In 2018, Christine Breslin witnessed the US Government’s response to immigration on the southern border—separating babies and children from their families. She became enraged and felt she needed to do something.…
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Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule 2023
*indicates available on Livestream Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 1 and 2 Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00* pm Mass of Anticipation Sunday Masses at 8:00, 10:00*, 11:45 am and 5:00 pm Holy Week Daily Masses, April 3, 4, 5, 6 Masses at 7:30 am and 12:05 pm* Sacrament of…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 12, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In the Canticle of the Creatures which St. Francis of Assisi composed near the end of his life, one of the earth’s elements which joins in the praise of God is water: “Praised be to You, my Lord, through Sister Water, who is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.”…
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Thank you and an update from our Sister Parish Committee
Greetings from the Sister Parish Committee. We want to start by thanking the St. Patrick – St. Anthony community for its unyielding support of our Covenant. Haiti is in Free Fall (published in the bulletin March 12, 2023) We thought that the year before couldn’t get worse, but it has. 2023 is starting as another very…
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Palm Sunday Food Drive: April 1&2, 2023
For this season of Lent, we would like to ask you to consider not to give up something but instead to do something to put your faith into action. “May we start out Holy Week living out our faith by bringing in food items for our brothers and sisters dealing with food insecurity. – Fr.…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 5, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, More than 40 years ago – it’s hard to believe it’s been that long – when I was a young friar in formation, I spent a year at one of our Province’s retreat houses. It was a lovely place reminiscent of the Franciscan friaries in Tuscany with red tile roofs and…
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Realm: Our way to stay connected
Realm is a cloud database software that we use to stay connected with you, our community. As a part of our faith community, you have the chance to make sure your information is up to date using your computer or smart phone so that we can all stay connected. About our Faith Community Our faith…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 26, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Several years ago Pope Francis kicked up a bit of a firestorm when he suggested in an interview that the words of the “Our Father” should be changed. Specifically, he said that the line “lead us not into temptation” should be changed to “do not let us fall into temptation.” In…
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2023 Special Lenten Programs
Palm Sunday Food Drive Read more here and get the grocery list! Ash Wednesday Services February 22, 2023 Masses with Ashes during the day:7:30 am Mass12:05 pm Mass (livestream available) Solemn Vespers with Ashes: Begin your Lenten journey together with us with a reflective evening of prayer. Musical leadership provided by the Gallery Choir (livestream…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 19, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, One of the downsides of writing this weekly message is that I have to finish it and submit it early in the week, so it’s never completely up-to-date. Such has been the case the past week when my cold turned out to be Covid after all. My symptoms worsened during the…
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Collection for Migrant Children through March 5 at 8 am
The Exhibit in the Clare Gallery entitled “A Suspension of Perception” engages us with the reality of immigration at our southern border and with the challenges faced by new arrivals. Help for the weary Backpacks filled with personal care items and clothing Two organizations, The Migrant Center and Grannies Respond, have been assisting adults and…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 12, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, ‘Tis the season to be … sniffly? … achy? … sleepy? Whatever word best describes my current situation, it isn’t “jolly.” As I write my weekly message, I am feeling the effects of another cold, probably brought on by the sub-freezing temperatures we experienced last weekend. I have tested my twice…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 5, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Salzburg, Austria is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its founding dates back to Roman times and its name means “Salt Castle.” This name derives from the barges that carried salt on the Salzach River, which were subject to a toll in the 8th century, as was customary…
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Feast of St. Genevieve
St. Genevieve is the Patron Saint of our Sister Parish. Her feast day is January 3, but with the busy Christmas season, we chose many years ago to celebrate her feast on the last Sunday in January. This year it falls on January 29 at the 10:00 Mass. The previous pastor of St. Genevieve Church…
January Mission Trip with St. Francis Builds & Announcing the Next Trip
Puerto Rico January 8-15, 2023 From Father Mike I have been doing mission work now for over 25 years and some of the profoundest and most enjoyable and spiritual experiences I have had were in sharing these experiences with folks I knew and those who God just “plopped into my lap.” This past week, I…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 29, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As is our custom at St. Patrick-St. Anthony, we celebrate the feast of the patron saint of our Sister Parish, Sainte Geneviève, on the last Sunday of January even though her actual feast is on January 3. Although petitions for the Sister Parish are included in the General Intercessions for all…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 22, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This weekend, as we observe the annual Sunday of the Word of God, a reproduction of the Bible of Borso d’Este is on display in front of the ambo. This Bible is one of the most notable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. It was created between 1455 and 1461 by a…
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Year End Giving Statement for 2022
We are grateful for you, for your participation in our community, and your sharing of yourself to help make our faith family welcoming and unique.We couldn’t be the community we are without your generosity in sharing of your time, talents, and treasure.We are grateful for all of the gifts you have shared with us over the…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 15, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The prolonged process of electing a new Speaker of the House of Representatives, coupled with the release of the findings by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, made me realize that we have become a nation of finger pointers. Nor is finger-pointing…
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Clare Gallery’s New Exhibit Opens January 12
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 Breslin, a National Endowment for the Arts recipient and longtime Hartford, Connecticut, photographer and educator. Breslin’s images focus their attention on migrants and immigrants from areas south of…
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Our Community Comes Together to Aid Ukrainian Refugee Families
January 7, 2023 was our collection of household goods to aid Ukrainian refugee families within the Diocese of Springfield, MA. Your generosity exceeded all expectations of what we thought we might collect to help families from Ukraine, who really needed everything from clothing to household linens to kitchen items. Approximately 150 cars lined the street…
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Retreat for Nonviolence and Peacemaking with Holy Name Province
Invitation from Holy Name Province: Retreat for Nonviolence and Peacemaking JOIN US for a short online retreat for nonviolence and peacemaking. In this retreat we will use a video from Pax Christi International to reflect on what is nonviolence, how we can live it, and reflect with others what action we might start to discern for our ministries to…
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Parking Lot Gates Operational Starting Monday, January 9, 2023
The parking lot gates will once again be operational starting Monday, January 9. Before the pandemic, the parking lot was an important source of revenue for the church, and now that the gates have been fixed, we will once again be able to utilize this source of funding. Basic instructions: when the gate is down,…
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Sister Parish Giving Tree – Thank you
With prayers and giving, SPSA parishioners continue to support St. Genevieve families and the school during this Christmas season. The SPSA Sister Parish Committee offers heartfelt thanks to everyone for your expressions of solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters. During this time of instability and violence in Haiti, our prayers and communications with Pastor…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 8, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we approach the conclusion of the Christmas season with the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy for the many ways in which our parish celebrated the mystery of the Incarnation – the Word made flesh who came to dwell among us.…
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“Angels in the Dark” Work by George Herrick
October 20 – December 1, 2022 In-person artist talk on Thursday, October 27, 7–8:30 pmVirtual talk on Wednesday, November 9, 7–8 pm. Clare Gallery’s new exhibition, Angels in the Dark, from October 20 to December 1, highlights the creative, spiritual, and healing work of George Herrick. Herrick’s “Lasua” series is a direct expression of his…
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2023 Special Winter Adult Faith Programs
Pilgrimage with Clare Tuesday evenings, January 31,February 7, 14, 21 & 287:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom We will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare’s impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University (2004-2016), will join us virtually to commence our “Pilgrimage with Clare”…
Women of Hope Ministry: Women Deacons on Zoom January 17 & 24
The Women of Hope Ministry has been inspired to explore this topic of “Women Deacons” because of the recent response to Pope Francis’ Synod. In listening sessions at our parish as well as at national and international gatherings, the People of God are ready to move forward with dialogue about and study of the question, “Who can serve the Church in the…
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Sister Parish Giving Tree – New Year’s Message
On January 1, Haitians will celebrate their independence from French colonial rule in 1804, and being the first country in the western world to abolish slavery. As we join with our Haitian brothers and sisters in celebrating their proud history, we hope and pray for better futures for Haitian families and children and an end…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 1, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Happy New Year! May you be blessed with health and goodness throughout the coming year. I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas with family and friends. I also hope you were able to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas during this past week. This year, because December…
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Help our Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters: Household Goods Collection January 7, 2023
Our own Sr. Ginny Sheehan, SNDdeN is partnering with St. Mary’s Church in Longmeadow, MA in their support of the Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicopee, MA to aid Ukrainian refugee families who have arrived within the Diocese of Springfield, MA. These families have very few belongings. St. Mary’s Food for the…
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Christmas Message from Fr. Gaby Noel, St. Geneviéve Parish
As we celebrate the birth of our savior, along with our Sister Parish of St. Genevieve, in Haiti, we share Pastor Gaby Noels’ Christmas message to us. His is a moving message of hope, gratitude and good wishes for us, despite the continuing grim situation in Haiti. We continue our Christmas Giving Tree appeal for…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 25, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, For the hit Christmas movie “Home Alone,” John Williams wrote a song called “Walking Home” with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. The chorus of the song says, “Somewhere in my memory / Christmas joys all around me / Living in my memory / All of the music, all of the magic /…
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Haiti Global Giving Tree
This Advent, we continue to pray and support our sister parish of St. Genevieve, especially as the crisis in Haiti now continues to worsen. We invite you to take an ornament from our Giving Tree; a symbol of our covenant. We humbly ask, on their behalf, for your continued support for their parish school, particularly…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 18, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, “I’m dreaming tonight of a place I love even more than I usually do. And although I know it’s a long road back I promise you…” Do you know the next line of this popular Christmas song? Of course, there is another song that speaks of Yuletide dreams – as in…
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Advent 2022 Newsletter
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, our hands-on learning option for religious education at St. Patrick – St. Anthony is for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Below is the newsletter sent to parents of children in this program. We welcome interested families to contact Deb Pelletier, Religious Education Coordinator, to…
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Journey to Bethlehem, a service of Lessons and Carols
See below to watch the reply from Sunday, December 18, 2022. Watch on Youtube Watch on streamspot Watch on facebook make your free will offering to support the music ministry Your free will offering supports the Music Ministry of St. Patrick – St. Anthony. Collection baskets were at the church the night of Lessons and…
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Choral Composition to Premiere at Journey to Bethlehem Service of Lessons & Carols
Join us in person or on livestream by clicking the image! The Story of a New Choral Composition It has been said that the folks at Macy’s start planning each year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade the minute the previous one ends. That might be a bit of New York hyperbole, but I believe there is a…
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Haiti Global Giving Tree: Tuition Support
St. Patrick St. Anthony parish and St. Genevieve parish in Zoranje, Haiti have been joined in a covenant relationship since 2005. As a part of this covenant, our parish has provided a hot lunch and teacher salaries for the school. Our Christmas in July fund raiser this past summer met our goals, of ensuring each…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 11, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come,or should we look for another?”Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame…
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Advent Programs
People of Hope on ZoomWednesdays, December 7 & 14, 2022 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm For our People of Hope gatherings on three Wednesdays this Advent from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we welcome back guest facilitator Gloria Ulterino to share insights with us about the new liturgical year and season. The titles of Gloria’s presentations…
Haiti Global Giving Tree: Value of Teaching and Learning Materials
Our Global Haiti Giving Tree reminds us each Advent, about our covenant relationship with the parish of St. Genevieve in Zoranje, Haiti. Since 2005 the parishioners of St. Patrick St. Anthony and St. Genevieve reach across the miles to support one another in faith and love. Our Christmas in July fund raiser this past summer…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 4, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The last time I wrote my letter I was getting ready to head to Florida for several days of meetings with our Franciscan Provincial administration. The best part of the week was the opportunity to see friars I hadn’t seen in a while, and it was also nice to finally see…
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Christmas Mass Schedule for 2022
Saturday, December 24 *indicates livestream Mass click to watch! *4:00 pm Mass with cantor and Liturgical Dancers. Bring your bells to ring during the Gloria! AND bring the Baby Jesus from your home crèche for a special blessing *5:30 pm Mass with Church Street Singers and Treble Clef Choir. Bring your bells to ring during…
It’s Giving Tree Season
St. Patrick-St. Anthony has a long tradition of expressing gratitude for our blessings by sharing them with those who have less. Out of love we are called to reach out to our brothers & sisters in Hartford and our Sister Parish in Fouji, a village in Zoranje, Haiti, and to share our time and talents…
Teacup Auction: An Invitation from the Ladies Guild
A heartfelt Thank You to all who participated in our Christmas Corner and Craft event. The Christmas Corner Drawing will be held at our Annual Christmas Party, on Saturday, December 10th, at 12 Noon, Elaine’s Restaurant in Wethersfield. Tea Cup Auction tickets will be available there for your last-minute chances. Members, family and friends are invited to join us for a hot buffet dinner, (Chicken Marsala,…
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS
The beautiful poinsettias and greenery that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of our celebration of Advent and Christmas at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church. We invite all to share in the experience through a Christmas Flower Memorial. The names of your loved ones will be published in the Christmas Weekend Bulletin which…
Global Haitian Giving Tree 2022
Since 2005, our parish community has been in a covenant relationship with St. Genevieve parish in Zoranje, Haiti. At their request, part of our relationship is providing a daily hot meal for all students at their parish school and assistance for teacher salaries. We are thankful for the recent support, during 2022 “Christmas in July,”…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 27, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Some of you might be wondering how my trip to Florida went. Sorry I can’t tell you, because I haven’t gone yet! You see, I am writing this letter on a balmy November day, two weeks before you will read it. That’s due to the fact that because of the Thanksgiving…
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Haitian Metal Art
St. Patrick St. Anthony’s sister Parish committee would like to highlight some amazing metal artworks made by Haitian artisans across their country. The artisans craft their pieces from recycled metal oil drums – nothing goes to waste in Haiti – and each piece is uniquely made. Shown here is a beautiful metal nativity scene which…
Liturgical Dance Invitation and Sign up
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…
From Father Mike: Bulletin Letter for November 20, 2022
As Fr. Tim is away this week, he asked me to share an update on the Franciscan Center. The focus of the Center’s work as we emerge into a post-pandemic world has been twofold. It partners with others in building the Kingdom here in Greater Hartford and beyond, while rebuilding a sense of community frayed…
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September 2022 Financial Statements for St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church
The below financial reports are for your review. Reports will be updated on a quarterly basis. If you have any questions about these reports, please contact our Business Manager, Kristina DiDominzio at [email protected]
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 13, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The first week of November was a truly remarkable moment in time for our parish, and the events of that week reinforced for me the joy and satisfaction I have come to experience as the pastor of this community of faith. On Monday, October 31st, a group of parishioners gathered in…
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14th Annual Turkey Drive is Sunday, November 13
Our 14th Annual Turkey Drive to support the House of Bread is Sunday, November 13, 2022. The Franciscan Center is seeing an increase in need in recent months… those coming to our sandwich door has doubled! Our partner organizations, such as the House of Bread, are also faced with meeting increased need. The turkeys collected…
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Choir Concerts This Weekend: Ralph Vaughan Williams at 150 Livestream Information
There’s 2 chances for you to enjoy the combined choirs of our music ministry singing with the Cathedral’s Schola Cantorum and Chorus Angelicus this weekend, celebrating the 150th anniversary of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 pm Concert at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church The second concert is Saturday, November 5…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 6, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I have to admit that early November has become one of my favorite times of the year. “Really?” you ask. There was a time when I disliked this time of year because it reeked of dying leaves, bare trees, chilly rainy days, and overall bleakness. However, I’ve come to see those…
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Fall 2022 Newsletter
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, our hands-on learning option for religious education at St. Patrick – St. Anthony is for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Below is the newsletter sent to parents of children in this program. We welcome interested families to contact Deb Pelletier, Religious Education Coordinator, to…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 30, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, It’s good to be back home after my little jaunt in Italy, but more on that later. I’d like to begin with some news about our tabernacle. As you may already be aware, the tabernacle has been empty for the past several weeks because the locking mechanism has experienced some problems.…
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“Women of Faith: The Need for a New Narrative” Replay from Thursday, October 27
The Women of Hope Ministry is pleased to invite you to “Women of Faith: The Need for a New Narrative”, a livestreamed AND in-person presentation by Miriam Therese Winter, Ph.D on Thursday, October 27, 6:30-7:30 pm. Early on in our parish Synod Listening Sessions, it was clear that one of the major themes emerging was the role…
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Congratulations to the 2022 Rev. Dawson D. Trenchard Scholarship Recipients
The Ladies Guild presented scholarships to five children from our parish that attend local Catholic Schools. Congratulations to: John Orchen-Baker East Catholic HighAlexander Almagro East Catholic HighKevin Kasperowski Xavier HighMegan Kasperowski Mercy HighAutumn Motola St. James Catholic School
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Guardian’s Letter for October 23, 2022
Dear Friends, It’s been a busy month. The first weekend in October, I drove to Plattsburgh, New York for my 50th high school reunion, and the second weekend, I drove to Castleton, Vermont for my nephew’s wedding. Neither Plattsburgh nor Castleton is exactly the end of the world, but you can see it from there.…
Invitation to Ministry
Our first ministry fair in FOUR years was October 15 & 16, 2022. So much has changed in our world, in our parish, and in our lives in those four years. But our parish and Franciscan Center and our mission have stayed strong. There are so many ways for you to get involved in our…
Pastor’s Report October 2022
GROWING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE:A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY OF ST. PATRICK-ST. ANTHONY “In a higher world it is otherwise, but here below to live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.” This quote by Saint John Henry Newman certainly has the ring of truth in it, but too…
Reflection: Catechist Formation Training
a reflection by Kate Foran This work is yours the catechist says to the child at the end of a presentation of materials within the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The child responds by choosing how to engage, and would you believe me if I told you there are few places more peaceful than a…
From Allison Holst-Grubbe: Guest Columnist for Pastor’s Letter for October 16, 2022
Dear Friends, I was honored to become your new Director of Outreach and Volunteer Ministry this summer. For the past three or so months, I’ve had the joy of seeing many of you generously share your gifts and talents in the nearly fifty ministries offered by our parish. I’ve learned that volunteers whom I previously…
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Clothing Drive Thank You
A thank you from Fr. Mike: It is said that many individual drops of water form an ocean. In our call for action, we quoted Francis of Assisi saying, “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows”. Last weekend, many rays of sunbeams came together to support this year’s Clothing Drive to…
“Saints Alive”Work by Franciscan Friar, Fr. John Quigley, OFM
September 2 – October 7, 2022 Clare Gallery opened its fall schedule with the exhibition, Saints Alive, work by Franciscan Friar, Fr. John Quigley, OFM. In the work, an artistic lens is placed on the stories of saints and the medium of printmaking—specifically woodcuts. Most of the artwork, in this exhibition, was created for Saint…
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10-2022 Mask Survey Results
We are grateful to all who participated in the survey to answer the question of “should the 10:00 am Mass move to being mask optional?” The survey was open from September 22 – October 4, 2022. The staff has reviewed the results, read every comment, and discussed your responses. We value the time you spent…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 9, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As today’s Gospel about the healing of the ten lepers proclaims a theme of thanksgiving, I find myself feeling very thankful for the blessings of the past week as we celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. I am particularly thankful for all our parishioners who took part in the…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 2, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As I began to discern my vocation to the Franciscans when I was around 11 or 12 years old, I wrote to the Vocation Office of Holy Name Province for information on the application process. I received several booklets describing in great photographic detail the various steps through which a young…
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Celebrate St. Francis
As a Franciscan parish, we always come together to celebrate our community and our Franciscan heritage during the month of October. Check out all the events we have planned to gather together, build our faith community, and contemplate how we can share our gifts and bring peace to all we encounter. Although registration is not…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 25, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As summer gives way to autumn, I am pleased to share with you some of the events that we have planned for the next week or two. I have always loved this time of the year for several reasons, the most important being the celebration of the feast day of our…
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Mission Trip with St. Francis Builds
We’re going to Puerto Rico January 8-15, 2023 Are you looking for a way to help others… gain a sense of community and expand your spirituality? …Consider a Build Trip! St. Francis Builds (SFB) was developed 16 years ago by Fr. Mike Johnson while working in Maryland at St. Camillus parish. SFB has worked with…
How Can We Be Instruments of Peace?
As we once again celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, we ask: How can we animate a Franciscan response for PEACE? How do we as a community of faith and as individual faith-filled citizens engage our mind – body – spirit in a response at both the communal and personal levels? For the Fall season, these…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 18, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I must admit that I have been quite caught up in the televised events surrounding the death and funeral rituals of Queen Elizabeth II. Her unexpected death on Thursday, September 8th, seemed to have happened so suddenly, even at 96 years of age. Many people had come to feel that she…
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Clothing Drive October 2, 2022
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 dispossessed people not only to the doors of the House of Bread, but also to the doors of the Franciscan Center for Urban…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 11, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, One of the three parables told by Jesus in this week’s Gospel is one of his more famous ones – usually called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. So, what does the word “prodigal” mean? I found two definitions: The first says that it means “spending money or resources freely and…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 4, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As Fr. Bill would say: “Happy End of Meteorological Summer!” I must admit that this is a new term for me – so new that I can barely pronounce it! Apparently, according to one website I consulted, meteorologists and climatologists define the seasons differently. The astronomical seasons are defined by the…
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Choir Invitation
It’s almost choir season! Please consider a September through May commitment to sing in one of our choirs. Rehearsal Schedules: Wednesdays starting September 14, 2022: Treble Clef Choir (High Voices) rehearses from 5:30 to 6:45 pm (usually sings every other Sunday 5:00 pm Mass).Gallery Choir (SATB) rehearses from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm (sings at…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 28, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, You may remember the painting on the cover of the bulletin for Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. It was a detail of a painting by the Swiss artist, Eugène Burnand, titled “The disciples Peter and John running to the tomb on the morning of Resurrection.” Burnand painted many religious works during…
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Prayer Shawl Ministry: Impact of Love and Community
Twice a month, prayer shawl members meet for conversation, prayer, and for making beautiful creations to lift others up in a time of need. Even throughout the pandemic, groups of knitters worked together to share God’s love through their craft of knitting and crochet. While doing my shawl I am always mindful of how this…
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Synod Summary Report
Our struggles, challenges, hopes, and desires for a better church moving forward From your Synod Team, Thank you to all parishioners who participated in Pope Francis’ Synod by attending our parish in-person and virtual Listening Sessions or submitting written input by mail or email. We are so grateful for your honest, affirming, and challenging answers…
Christmas in July 2022 Thank You
A Sister Parish Reflection Our message this week is one of GRATITUDE for our journey as a faith community with our Sister Parish in Zoranje, Haiti! Earlier this year we renewed our Covenant with the parishioners of St. Genevieve in Haiti. We became immersed again in the stories of our sisters and brothers living in…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 21, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, While I was preparing the cover for this week’s bulletin, I Googled “narrow door” and found an image of a truly narrow door which is located in the Monastery of Alcobaça, Portugal. But everything is not always what it seems! According to several websites and other social media, the door in…
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Announcement: New Choir for Young Singers
Introducing an exciting new opportunity for young singers of the Parish! Our seasonal youth choir, formerly known as the Songbirds, is growing to a new format with more opportunities to sing this year! Introducing the Church Street Singers The “new” name for our choir isn’t new at all… The Church Street singers was originally formed…
Education in Haiti and at St. Geneviève School
A Sister Parish Reflection The Sister Parish Ministry would like to share more about the students, teachers and staff at St. Genevieve School, as well as information about education in Haiti. We feel that sharing this data is an important component of our covenant relationship. It permits us to better understand the powerful impact of…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 14, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Of all the letters I’ve written here over the past few years, the one that has received the most comments was the letter I wrote a few weeks ago about my mother and her fastidious preparation for guests, especially the photo of her having a cigarette break before serving her Christmas…
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June 2022 Financial Statements for St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church
The below financial reports are for your review. Reports will be updated on a quarterly basis. If you have any questions about these reports, please contact our Business Manager, Kristina DiDominzio at [email protected]
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Graduate Spotlights 2022
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 in their ministry. This year, many dedicated, longtime, young volunteers have graduated from high school and are heading off…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 7, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Because of the publishing schedule of our weekly bulletin, I often write this letter a week earlier. So I find myself sitting outside on the patio behind the Friary on the last day of July, enjoying a respite from the torrid temperatures we’ve experienced this summer. As I gaze around me,…
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Teachers’ Impact on Children
A Sister Parish Reflection Look for our Christmas in July Tree in the front of the church this weekend! Take a tag and donate online or by mailing a check. Keep your tag to decorate your own Christmas tree this December. Teachers impact the lives of children they teach in so many ways. They deserve…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 31, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Last weekend a friend of mine came up from New York for a visit, and we drove up to Stockbridge to visit the Rockwell Museum on Friday, and on Saturday we went to Newport. Actually, we were en route to Mystic but decided at the last moment to continue on to…
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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 this year? Apply now for the 20th 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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Students and Teachers
A Sister Parish Reflection Look for our Christmas in July Tree in the front of the church this weekend! Take a tag and donate online or by mailing a check. Keep your tag to decorate your own Christmas tree this December. During my visit to St. Genevieve Parish in the fall of 2014, I made…
