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Pope Francis Funeral & a Novena
The death of Pope Francis saddens all of us who looked to him as a father; indeed he was our ‘Holy Father’ who loved and cherished all God’s children. May he find joy and eternal peace in the Father’s house, together with all the saints and blessed ones. May his spirit of inclusion and openness…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 27, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, When I woke up this past Monday morning, a text message on my phone from Father John, posted at 5:30 AM, read simply: “Pope Francis has died.” As one television news reporter mentioned that morning, it was like a member of the family had died. Indeed, Pope Francis was a member…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 13, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Welcome to Holy Week and the focal point of our liturgical year! This is a moment when our hearts and minds join together to commemorate the events that brought Jesus to his “hour,” as the Gospel of John reminds us. His “hour” was the culmination of his public ministry of teaching…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for April 4, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The Provincial Minister of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province, Fr. Larry Hayes, O.F.M., wrote a letter recently in response to the current fed- eral administration’s actions which have caused increasing anxiety and anger among many people, not just here in the United States, but across the globe. I would like to…
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Church Street Singers Practice Links for Easter 2025
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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Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule 2025
*indicates available on Livestream Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 12 and 13 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 **Participate in our Palm Sunday Food Drive! Find more info here.** Holy Week Daily Masses, April 14, 15,…
Level 3 CGS Formation Course 2025
Course Schedule & Information This course will take place atSt. Patrick – St. Anthony Church in Hartford, CTin three intensive weeks in August of 2025, 2026, 2027. 2025 Dates: The first part of the course dates are: August 18-22, 2025 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. The remaining days will be August 17-21, 2026, and…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 30, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Okay, I’ll admit it – I’m addicted. My name is Tim and I have an addiction to books. And as much as I enjoy reading e-books on my iPad, I still can’t resist those beautiful art books that weigh ten pounds and take up a lot of space on the bookshelf.…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 23, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am delighted to share with you this photo of Pamela Morrison-Wolf, this year’s recipient from the parish of St. Patrick-St. Anthony of the St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation, taken after the ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral last Sunday, March 16th. Fr. John Leonard and I joined several dozen priests as…
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Palm Sunday Food Drive: April 12 & 13, 2025
click to download the grocery list Dear St. Patrick-St. Anthony Family, Peace be with you as we near the end of our Lenten journey and prepare to step once more into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week. In these days of remembrance and renewal, we are invited not only to reflect on Christ’s self-giving love…
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We’re Hiring a Director of Music Ministry
St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish is a dynamic and growing community in the Archdiocese of Hartford, served by the Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.), and is known for its outstanding music program. Candidates must be able to incorporate a broad range of choral repertoire, directing three choirs, overseeing cantors, section leaders, an organ scholar, and the maintenance of…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 16, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Last weekend’s farewell to our Director of Music Ministry, Gabriel Löfvall, was a mix of emotion and overwhelming gratitude for the more than 15 years he gave to our parish. This weekend he begins his tenure at St. Joseph Cathedral, for which we offer our prayers and best wishes for his…
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Level 1 CGS Formation Course 2025
Course Schedule & Information This course will take place atSt. Patrick – St. Anthony Church in Hartford, CT 2025 Dates: The first half of the course dates are: June 2-6, 2025 and November 15, 2025 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Part 2 of this course will be one day in the Winter or Spring,…
Colorful Silence
Works by Mickey McGrath January 14 – March 9, 2025 Virtual Artist Talk: Thursday, January 23, 7–8 p.m.In-person Artist Talk and Reception: Sunday, March 2, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Colorful Silence began the Gallery’s season with an exhibition by New Jersey artist, Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales. Br. Mickey is a writer,…
The Space Between
Mixed Media Works by Connecticut Artist, Jill Vaughn September 5 – October 20, 2024Artist Reception: Sunday, September 29, 3–4:30 p.m. Virtual Panel discussion, Tuesday, October 8, 7–8 p.m. We may all feel daily anxiety and wrestle with our complicity when thinking about climate change, or when witnessing immense natural disasters that seem to be happening more…
From Dr. Gabriel Löfvall – March 9, 2025
Dear St. Patrick-St. Anthony Community, As I prepare to step into a new chapter as Director of Music at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that has led me here. Without these 16 years of growth, learning, and unwavering support from this community, this next step would not…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 9, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I wish to express my thanks and appreciation to all our Confirmation students who took part in our annual Pancake Breakfast last Sunday following the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. Many parishioners commented on how friendly and helpful the students were, and I was impressed at the mature and outgoing way…
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Advocate for Diapers for Low Income Families by March 5
Listen to Fr. Mike’s Homily from the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, March 2, 2025 where he introduces a new piece of legislation that we have an opportunity to advocate for. Guide for Submitting Testimony in Support of HB 6937 Thank you for taking the time to submit testimony in support of H.B. 6937, which…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 2, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This weekend marks the beginning of the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, and I would like to encourage everyone in our parish to se- riously consider participating in it. In the last several years we have achieved very good results even though we haven’t reached our goal of $115,000. In 2024, St.…
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Sister Parish Thank you and Update
The Sister Parish acknowledges the significant impact of out-going Chairperson Marc Sherer. For over 2 years, Marc has dedicated his time and talents to improving our covenant relationship with St. Genevieve; ensuring that our support and fraternity with Pastor Gaby and his parish flourish. In particular, Marc has established a trusting friendship with Fr. Gaby,…
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Kick-off for 2025
This weekend marks the start of the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal in our parish. If you haven’t already, you will soon receive a letter from Archbishop Coyne seeking your support. As Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford we can have a profound impact on our local communities not only spiritually, but intimately connected to it,…
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Growth, Transformation, and Hope: Franciscan Center Annual Report for 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, This past year has been one of growth, transformation, and hope for the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. In 2024, we served 42,920 meals, a 35% increase over 2023. Despite this rising demand, we finished the year $600 in the black thanks to sound stewardship, your contributions, and the tireless efforts…
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Programs & Events for Lent 2025
Pancake Breakfast: “Fat Sunday: Feast Before We Fast!” Sunday, March 2 after the 8 and 10 am Masses! The pancake breakfast has been moved to a new season! Join us in the Franciscan Center after the 8 and 10 am Masses for pancakes cooked and served by the 9th and 10th grade Focus 4:12 teens…
Church Street Singers Easter
We are so excited to announce the rehearsal dates for our Easter 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 Our Church Street Singers will sing on Easter Sunday, April 20,…
A Franciscan Call to Protect Our Winged Brothers and Sisters
As Franciscans, we are committed to the care of creation because we recognize that all life is interconnected. St. Francis saw the world as a sacred web, where every creature—bees, butterflies, birds, and even the smallest plants—plays a vital role in sustaining life. When one part of creation is harmed, everything is affected, including us.…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 23, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Back in 1961, when subscribers to the Saturday Evening Post received their April 1st issue, the image that greeted them on the front cover was, as usual, a painting by Norman Rockwell, who created over 300 covers for the Post during a career that stretched for nearly five decades. This particular…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 16, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” That famous line from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” comes to mind as I announce that our Director of Music Ministry, Gabriel Löfvall, has been appointed Director of Music at St. Joseph Cathedral here in Hartford. Gabe’s final weekend with us will be March 8-9, and we…
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A Call to Action from Fr. Mike: Advocacy for Just Cause Evictions
Dear St. Patrick – St. Anthony family, A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 for a piece of legislation that the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance, or GHIAA would like to help support this year. This bill prohibits a landlord of a building with five or more tenants to evict without…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 9, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Time for another art history lesson! Recently I had the opportunity to get down to New York City just days before the close of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art which I had been eager to see: “Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350.” It was a beautiful exhibit with…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 2, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This weekend we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord, a feast which occurs 40 days after the birth of Jesus. It is often seen as the “real end” of the Christmas season since it concludes the Infancy narratives in the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke. When I was younger…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 26, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, You might have noticed that this space in last week’s bulletin was replaced by a series of parish announcements. The reason is that I was in Kansas City all week long, and never had the opportunity to write my usual weekly letter. As I mentioned at Mass last Sunday, I am…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 12, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This coming week I will be attending a gathering of the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Kansas City, MO to help us prepare for our future and how we can continue to serve the church in the United States over the next several years. Fr.…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 5, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Brussels, Belgium is the home of Tintin, the cartoon character created by Georges Prosper Remi, who went by the pen name Hergé. While I was in Brussels about a month ago, I visited the Tintin Boutique and purchased a tiny volume called Tintin: Little Book of Peril. This is one of…
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Programs & Events for Winter 2025
Parent Meeting for First Communion Preparation Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 am in the Franciscan Center Is your child ready to prepare for First Communion? We are kicking off our 2025 First Communion preparation with a parent meeting on Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 am. Children are usually 2nd grade or older, and must be…
Prayer Squares for Peace
Prayer Shawl Ministers often have one response to times of “uncertainty”: knit! At the height of the Covid pandemic, over 3,000 Prayer Squares were created by our ministers and offered to first-responders, those in hospitals, nursing homes, soup kitchens, etc. with a reassuring prayer for God’s accompaniment and support from our faith community. Small knitted…
Prayer Shawl Ministry Invitation
At the start of the 25th Anniversary of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, co-founder Janet Bristow wrote: Prayer shawls are tangible expressions of the shawl maker’s prayers. The intention of making a prayer shawl starts with the shawl maker. That intention goes from the act of selecting the yarn at the store or from one’s personal yarn…
Divine Cosmos
Works by Jill Harrington Nichols Connecticut Artist, Painter October 24 – December 8, 2024Artist Talk and Reception: Sunday, October 27, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Connecticut artist, Jill Harrington Nichols, closed the Clare Gallery’s 2024 season, which focused on the environment, with Divine Cosmos. The exhibition celebrated the heart, soul, and beauty that connects us all.…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 29, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I hope all of you experienced a joyful celebration of Christmas! Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I am reminded of how my family used to spend the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. One of the activities we enjoyed was…
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Year End Giving Statement for 2024
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…
Christmas Mass Schedule for 2024
Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Masses *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 *5:45 pm Mass with Church Street Singers and Treble Clef Choir. Bring your bells…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 22, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I arrived home on Thursday, December 12th after a whirlwind tour of several cities in Europe, including Strasbourg and Colmar, France; Cologne, Germany; and Brussels, Ghent and Bruges, Belgium. I brought with me some wonderful memories and photos of the places I’d seen as well as a doozy of a head…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 15, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Perhaps one of my favorite prayers in the Mass is the one which follows the Our Father. Technically, it’s called the “embolism” – an insertion added to the Lord’s Prayer. Here is the text the celebrant recites: “Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days,…
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Advent Prayer Service Livestream: 2024
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 8, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The second week of December seems to be the standard time of year when live performances of Handel’s Messiah take place. Such was the case when I was a student at Siena College back in the 1970’s and I sang with the Capitol Hill Choral Society in Albany. Several Siena students…
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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…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 1, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, It seems that, for the past several years, Advent has begun under a strange set of circumstances. In 2020 we were still dealing with uncertainties of the pandemic with churches still under rather strict protocols for safe distancing, etc. Last year Advent began under the cloud of war in the Middle…
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Parish Nurse Speaker Series October 24, 2024
We begin our series with a team from the Department of Spiritual Care at St. Francis Hospital Trinity Health of New England: Michael Rogers, PhD – Mission Integration Consultant; The Rev. Heather McDougall-Walsh, BCC, CCISM – Manager of Spiritual Care, and The Rev. Dr. Celillon Alteme, MACE, MDiv, DMin, ACPE, BCC – Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education. Introduction: Mike Rogers introduces himself and…
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Advent Programs
Advent Wreath WorkshopSunday, December 1, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for a favorite first Sunday of Advent tradition! Our Parish Teen Ministry is providing everything you need to make and take your own Advent Wreath for your home. Meet us in the Franciscan Center on Sunday after all morning Masses. Donate…
It’s Giving Tree Season
St. Patrick-St. Anthony has a long tradition of expressing gratitude for our blessings by sharing them with those in need. We are called to help our brothers & sisters in Hartford, and our local giving tree gives us the perfect opportunity. Visit our virtual giving tree Local Giving Tree Opens November 15 and gifts are…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 24, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Okay, I’ll get all the clichés out of the way. I can’t believe that it’s Thanksgiving week already. Where has the year gone? It seems like the years go by faster and faster. Yada yada yada. I don’t mean to sound like the proverbial broken record, but I do believe that…
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Sister Parish Update: Fall 2024
Hopeful news from St. Genevieve’s – the school is open and over 400 students are receiving education and a hot lunch! Despite the dire situation in Haiti, the strength and faith of Fr. Gaby, the principal and teachers and parents is a testament to the presence of good amidst the violence. And we know our funds are…
Parish Nurse Ministry Speaker Series 2024
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 as many questions as we do?…
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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Annual Appeal 2024
Four years ago I came to Hartford as your new pastor. It was a difficult time for all of us (the pandemic), but in these past several years we have made significant strides as a community of faith, and we look forward in 2029 to celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of our great…
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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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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