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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’):…
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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Church Street Art and Music Camp for August is back!
August 19, 20 & 21, 2024 We are excited to announce a summer camp opportunity for 3rd – 8th graders this August! Choose from art in the morning, music in the afternoon, or stay with us all day to experience both art and music! Check out the details and sign up below! sign up for…
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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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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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Church Street Singers Practice Links for Easter 2024
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 24, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we enter Holy Week and the commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, I am pleased to share with you some thoughts by our Pastoral Associate, Patricia Curtis, in which she reflects on the ways in which our parish has been engaged in bringing the Gospel message to life…
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Palm Sunday Food Drive: March 23 & 24, 2024
This Lent, we are asking our parishioners for another act of kindness – contributing to the 2024 Palm Sunday “Weekend” Food Drive on March 23-24. Food insecurity continues to be a challenge for many living in the City of Hartford. Sadly, Hartford is at the top of the statistics list according to CT Foodshare. “Hartford…
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Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule 2024
*indicates available on Livestream Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 23 and 24 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, March 25, 26,…
“Leave No Trace” Works by Sariah Park
January 11 – March 15, 2024 Virtual Panel Discussion: Thursday, January 25, 7–8 p.m.Closing Reception: Thursday, March 14, 6–7:30 p.m. Sariah Park is an interdisciplinary artist of European and Indigenous descent, and is an enrolled member of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. Issues of identity, culture, and the act of making in relation to the future of our climate…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 17, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I realize that this might sound a bit anticlimactic, but Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Because the feast of our patron saint falls on a Sunday this year, we decided to include it as part of the St. Patrick’s Parade Mass which Archbishop Coyne celebrated on Friday, March 8th. Archbishop Coyne’s visits…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 10, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am very pleased to welcome Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher Coyne as he visits our parish this weekend and leads us in our worship on this Fourth Sunday in Lent – Laetare Sunday, as it has been traditionally called. Like Gaudete Sunday in Advent, this name comes from the Entrance Chant (or…
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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 Tuesday, March 19, 2024 will be noted in the bulletin for Easter Sunday. Memorials received after the 19th will be noted in either the April…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for March 3, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This past week our newly-formed Parish Vocations Committee met for the first time. In addition to myself, the committee members are Pat Curtis, Carole Fay, and Ron and Joan Osella. We had a very energetic conversation and spoke about our call as baptized Christians as described in one of the documents…
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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, March 31,…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 25, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As you can see from the cover of this bulletin, this weekend marks the start of the 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. This year’s theme is “Do This in Memory of Me,” which refers to Jesus’ command to his disciples at the Last Supper to celebrate the Eucharist as his Body and Blood was given…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 18, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Last week’s celebration of Mardi Gras during our monthly Community Sunday was a wonderful, fun time for everyone who filled the Franciscan Center after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. The live music, provided by Larry Gareau and his band, was especially popular. As one parishioner said to me in an…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 11, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Every time I read or hear the passage from the book of Leviticus in our first reading today, I think back to 1988 when I took part in a tour of Italy with the choir from St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, Long Island. The highlight of the tour was the…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for February 4, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In just a little over a week’s time, the season of Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday on February 14. Yes, Valentine’s Day. While some folks may find this a bit ironic, I think it’s somewhat appropriate that we “open our hearts” to God’s love manifested in Jesus, who loves us…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 28, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, During my little jaunt to New York City last weekend, I had the opportunity to catch the penultimate day of an exhibition at The Morgan Library entitled “Morgan’s Bibles: Splendor in Scripture.” I thought it was an appropriate way to celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God by exploring a…
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In Honor of the Feast of St. Genevieve: Sister Parish Committee Update
Feast of St. Genevieve Sunday, January 28, 2024, 10:00 am Mass January marks the annual Feast of St. Genevieve, the patron saint of our Sister Parish in Z’Oranje, Haiti. Our Covenant with St. Genevieve parish furthers our Christian mission by reaching out in the world. This relationship deepens our understanding of what it means to…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 21, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, It has been said that anything which happens two years in a row becomes a tradition. If that is the case, then three or four years in a row is like being cast in stone! The annual observance of the Sunday of the Word of God, which is celebrated this weekend,…
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Mid-Season Call for Choir Members
Help Elevate Our Liturgies with Your Voice: Join the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church Choirs Are you an experienced choral singer seeking to enrich your spiritual and musical journey? We invite you to join the harmonious heart of our church’s liturgical life. Your voice can help deepen the power and resonance of our worship services. Spring…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for January 14, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Last Sunday’s snow storm was, if anything, inconvenient. Here in Hartford we were spared from the higher amounts dumped on areas north of us – 14 inches in Stockbridge, according to someone I know up there. The timing of the storm was what made it so inconvenient, forcing many folks to…
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First Communion Preparation for 2024: Sign up now!
The children from our three Elementary Religious Education programs (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the Family Program, and the Traditional Program) come together to prepare for First Communion. Parent Meeting for 2024 First Communion Preparation is Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 9:00 am. Sign up below and let us know you’re coming! Questions? Contact Deb…
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Year End Giving Statement for 2023
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 7, 2024
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I have a bit of a dilemma. A friend of mine gave me a set of home-made ornaments for the little Christmas tree I keep in my sitting room. You can see it through the left-most window on the second floor of the friary. The ornaments are a dozen cookies of…
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Color and Identity: A Visual Conversation
October 19 to December 3, 2023 Reception: Sunday, October 22, 1–3 p.m.Panel Discussion: Sunday, November 19, 1–2 p.m.Panelists: Stanwyck Cromwell, the artist; John Motley, past president of the Amistad Center for Art & Culture and of the Wadsworth Museum of Art; and Fiona Vernal, Associate Professor, History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut.…
Prayer Shawl Ministry: A Long Standing Tradition
We congratulate Janet Bristow and the Prayer Shawl Ministers of SPSA on this 25th Anniversary of compassionate presence to all who would be wrapped by one of their creations. Prayer Shawl ministers from around the region gathered at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry in November, 2023. We invite you to read the story of…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 31, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Those of us of a certain age will remember watching Guy Lombardo and his orchestra serenading a sea of revelers at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on New Year’s Eve. At the stroke of midnight, the orchestra would launch into its unique rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” with a…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 24, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Looking back over the past several years’ worth of Pastor’s Corner letters on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, I see a pattern emerging: popular Christmas songs and what they say to us. A few years ago I wrote about “I’ll be home for Christmas.” Another year I reflected on “Somewhere in…
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Christmas Mass Schedule for 2023
Sunday, December 24 4th Sunday of Advent Masses Morning Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent are at 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:45 am. 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…
Service of Lessons and Carols Livestream
This year’s service of Lessons and Carols will be a celebration of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis and the Christmas Crib at Greccio. In 1223, Francis and many of his brothers travelled to Greccio, a hill town in central Italy, to celebrate the feast of Christmas. Francis wanted to create an atmosphere similar to that…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 17, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am very grateful to our parishioners who came to our Advent Prayer for Peace on December 7th. It was an opportunity for our parish to come together in the midst of a very busy time, to spend a few moments in prayer and song on behalf of those who are…
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Saying farewell to our friend Denis Geary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Geary on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Many will recognize him as the smiling face, welcoming them to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church for more than 10 years in his role as Sacristan. Denis was a tireless volunteer in multiple ministries for our…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 10, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, A few weeks ago I mentioned that I would be having an appointment with Coadjutor Archbishop Coyne on November 29th. I would like to report that our meeting went very well! After a brief prayer, the Archbishop opened my “dossier” – two pages of what looked like some very brief and…
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Advent Evening of Prayer for Peace Livestream
Join us Thursday, December 7th at 7:15 PM, for an Advent Evening of Prayer for Peace, two months from the start of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Join us to come together not only in prayer for the people of the Middle East, but also for Ukraine, Haiti and other parts of the world torn by strife and conflict. Ever since…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for December 3, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This is one of those years that pastors dread – when the Fourth Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve! Unlike last year, when Christmas fell on a Sunday, and we had four full weeks of Advent; this year, we will have just three weeks and a few hours of Advent!…
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Looking for an opportunity to feed the hungry?
The no freeze shelter in Hartford opens for winter shelter for the homeless on December 8th and once again we will be providing Sunday dinners to the clients of the shelter. We have our Sunday teams coming together but still can use more team members and help with groceries. For December 10th, we will be serving…
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Liturgical Dance Invitation and Sign up – Christmas 2023
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 Forming for Christmas
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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Who Receives our Giving Tree Gifts?
We have heard time and again that the needs of our local community have increased in recent months. Guests at the door of our Franciscan Center in need of a sandwich or hot meal has more than doubled, and we know this is a reflection of the support many in our area need. So, who…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 26, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving Day! I’m sure that there are many people in Hartford who are thankful for the meals provided by the House of Bread as well as our own Sandwich Ministry, which provides a gift bag of delicious food and treats for those who come to…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 19, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The raffle drawing for two tickets to the Andrea Bocelli concert in the XL Center on December 9th was held last weekend during our Community Sunday gathering. The winner was Marcella Baczewski, who serves as a Eucharistic Minister and is a very active parishioner of St. Patrick-St. Anthony. As it turned…
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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. During the pandemic, we transitioned our physical Giving Trees in the church to an…
Holiday Bulletin Deadlines for 2023/24
Bulletin deadlines for the upcoming holiday season are as follows: 11/26/2023 Bulletin Deadline: 11/15/2023 at Noon12/03/2023 Bulletin Deadline: 11/22/2023 at Noon12/10/2023 Bulletin Deadline: 11/29/2023 at Noon12/17/2023 Bulletin Deadline: 2/06/2023 at Noon12/24/2023 Bulletin Deadline: 12/13/2023 at Noon12/31/2023 Bulletin Deadline: 12/22/2023 at Noon1/07/2024 Bulletin Deadline: 12/27/2023 at Noon Parish wide emails and publication on the website have shorter lead times. Please refer to…
Mission Trip with St. Francis Builds December 2023
We’re going to Oaxaca, Mexico December 9-16, 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…
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How You Can Help Our Haitian Brothers and Sisters
A message from Fr. Gaby Nöel, Pastor of St. Geneviéve “My brother and sisters, in all sincerity I must tell you that I am impatiently awaiting the arrival of this peace keeping force and the disappearance of the armed gangs who are making us suffer this hell. I suffer a lot and terribly because I…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 12, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As I look over the parish calendar for the month of November, I am struck by the sheer number of events which take place here! Even the liturgical calendar is quite full with more than 20 solemnities, feasts or memorials during the month (a few more if you include the Franciscan…
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Update from our Sister Parish Committee Part 2
Last week, this space described on a personal level the evil terrorism that is afflicting our sister and brother parishioners at St. Genevieve along with just about all other Haitians. The advocacy effort that has been mounted with other parishes nationwide to persuade the US government to come to the aid of Haitians was also…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for November 5, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, A front-page article in the October 30 issue of the Hartford Courant featured an extensive interview with Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher Coyne and what he plans to be his primary focus when he succeeds Archbishop Blair next April. “My main thrust is going to be just to be a missionary,” he told…
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15th Annual Turkey Drive is Sunday, November 12
Our 15th Annual Turkey Drive to support the House of Bread is Sunday, November 12, 2023. 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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Mass of Remembrance 2023 Livestream
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Update from our Sister Parish Committee
Every weekend, we have the opportunity to celebrate Mass in our church without fearing for our safety. Our sister and brother parishioners in St. Genevieve Parish in Haiti don’t have that opportunity because gathering in church puts them in too great a danger of being injured, kidnapped or killed by the gangs who are terrorizing…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 29, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, She’s back! After more than a year, the painting of the Blessed Mother in our Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels has been restored and returned to its place on the east wall. You might recall that I had written about the unfortunate fall the painting took in October of…
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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! We are specifically looking for 4 volunteers for next Sunday and 7 people for Wednesday…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 22, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The past couple of weeks have offered moments of great contrast between tragedy and joy. On Saturday, October 7, the Palestinian military group, Hamas, fiercely attacked Israel, killing many Israelis and taking many innocent civilians hostage. Israel responded by declaring war on Hamas, and the conflict has turned into an all-out…
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Mission Trip with St. Francis Builds January 2024
We’re going to Puerto Rico January 21-28, 2024 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…
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Anointing Mass and Luncheon on Saturday, November 18, 2023
Parishioners wishing to receive the Sacrament of the Sick are invited to an Anointing Mass in the church on Saturday, Nov. 18 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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20th Anniversary Exhibition
September 7 to October 15, 2023 For 20 years, the Gallery has been promoting the arts and hosting exhibits that educate and inform all who enter our facility! To salute this momentous milestone, we curated the 20th Anniversary Exhibition celebrating 20 of our past artists from our three themes emphasizing world religions, interfaith themes, and…
“A Novel Idea” Book Group is 30 this month!
A Novel Idea is celebrating its 30th anniversary in October. Back in 1993, Fr. John Ulrich, O.F.M+ started the Adult Formation groups, and asked Marci Alborghetti, a writer, if she would form a book discussion group. She agreed and “A Novel Idea” was formed to promote fiction, faith, and fellowship. By reading about people in diverse…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 15, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, History will be made this week when more than 300 Franciscan Friars from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Cuba will meet in Kansas City, MO to establish a new Province in the Order of Friars Minor. The Minister General of the Order, Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, O.F.M. will travel…
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15th Annual Turkey Drive is Sunday, November 12
Our 15th Annual Turkey Drive to support the House of Bread is Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 7:30 am – 12:00 pm! Turkeys can only be accepted during these times. 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…
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Clare Gallery 20th Anniversary Celebration: Thank you!
Thank you! The Clare Gallery ministry wishes to THANK ALL who participated in the 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 30. We are most grateful for the generous donations from parishioners and supporters of the arts to ensure future funding for the ministry of the Gallery. If you missed the presentation in the church by master woodcarver, Steve…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 8, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we welcome Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne to the Archdiocese of Hartford on Monday, October 9, I would like to share with you some information about him. Born on June 17, 1958, in Woburn, Massachusetts, he attended public schools in Woburn, graduating from Woburn Memorial High School in 1976. In 1980,…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for October 1, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we celebrate the Feast of our Holy Father Francis of Assisi this week, let us keep in mind all the participants of the Synod on Synodality which will be held in Rome beginning this week. The Church’s massive synodal process has already undergone diocesan, national, and continental stages. It will…
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Win Two Tickets to See Andrea Bocelli LIVE in Concert!
Starting October 1, we will be selling raffle tickets for a concert and dinner on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The raffle winner will receive two tickets to the Andrea Bocelli concert (seats are in Section 123, Row R) in the XL Center on Saturday, December 9, at 8:00 pm with free parking, and a $150…
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Restoring Women as Ordained Deacons in the Roman Catholic Church Livestream
Our Women of Hope Ministry invites you to a two-part exploration into one of the significant developments from Pope Francis’ Synod. Throughout 2023, the Synod continental reports revealed a growing global voice from the People of God asking the Church to advocate for women’s participation as deacons. We present these two evening opportunities to gather to look closely at…
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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…
SPSA Choirs Showcased in Upcoming Choral Festival Concert
Albert Schweitzer Competition 2023 Concludes with Captivating Choral Festival Concert, Showcasing St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church Choir Among Participating Ensembles Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:30 pm Trinity College Chapel300 Summit Street, Hartford.Information on parking is available here. The prestigious Albert Schweitzer Competition 2023 culminates in a spectacular Festival Concert on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 24, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, It is just one week from our celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Clare Gallery in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. We will be having a wonderful tour of the liturgical art in the church created by our own Steve Balkun right after the 4:00 Mass on Saturday, September…
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The “Essence” of Our Faith is Service: The Confirmation Program at St. Patrick-St. Anthony
Fr. Tim offering a blessing to the 2023 Confirmande (Photo credit Kara Sundlun) by Margaret Price Confirmation is a big step in the faith journey of young adults. As the last sacrament of initiation, the Holy Spirit is poured upon confirmands to fill them with the fruits of the Spirit. This step is an end…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 17, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, In a recent article titled “Changing times: Closure of Catholic churches in Waterbury has some wondering if more are to come” published in the Waterbury Republican-American, Fr. James Sullivan, Rector of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, was interviewed about the merger of parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford and other…
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Adult Faith Formation Programs Fall / Advent 2023
An invitation to join us this fall and advent September 2023 Dear Parishioners and Friends, Welcome to a new semester of Faith Formation opportunities! We have many inspirational, thought-provoking, prayerful, and informative offerings for adults which will speak to your heart, challenge your thinking, and uplift your spirit. We think you’ll be pleased with the…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 10, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, I won’t be in Hartford this weekend as I plan to be in Buffalo to attend the funeral service of my brother-in-law, John F. Kuebler, who died back in July after a lengthy illness. Please keep my sister, Mary Beth, and the Kuebler family in your prayers – I’m sure they…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for September 3, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Happy Labor Day Weekend! As the summer season comes to an end I am looking forward to a very busy Fall leading up to Advent and Christmas. But don’t me let get ahead of myself. It’ll be here before we know it. First, I want to thank everyone who contributed to…
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September 9 / 10 Clothing Collection for Ukrainian and Haitian Youth Refugees
September 9 and 10, 2023 New and gently used fall and winter clothing, gift cards, and additional items click to learn how you can help Can you imagine trying to pack your whole world into one suitcase? That is the dilemma that confronted those fleeing their homeland from both the Ukraine and Haiti. Each individual…
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Choir Invitation 2023
SING WITH JOY!!!!! “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing.” — Psalm 100 Please consider a September through May commitment to sing in one of our choirs. St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church warmly extends an invitation to all music enthusiasts with choral…
Graduate Spotlights 2023
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 27, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, How many keys do you have on your key ring? I have a total of six: one for the exterior doors of the Church and Center; one for the interior doors of the Center and another for the Church; and three for padlocks. And I wouldn’t get very far if I…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 20, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, You wouldn’t think that a simple trip to the beach for a week would result in having a “bucket list” moment, but it did. Allow me to explain. Did you know that Atlantic City is home to the world’s largest pipe organ? It is a monumental musical instrument built in the…
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Thank you and Final Reflection from Christmas in July 2023
Sincere gratitude for your generosity and commitment to our Sister Parish, St. Genevieve, during our Christmas in July outreach. Our visible symbols of support, the tree & photo ornaments, are gone until next July, but our prayers and assistance continue year-round as we remain faithful to our covenant. Your outpouring of support also sustains us,…
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From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 13, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, “Let the earth bless the Lord, praise and exalt him above all forever. Mountains and hills, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. Everything growing on earth, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. You springs, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all…
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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 21st 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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Thank you! Mesi!
Thank you so very much! Mesi! Christmas in July helps remind us all, once again, why our prayers and support are necessary for our Sister Parish and all of Haiti: to perpetuate our shared hope for peace and stability and the education and nourishment of the children. We are grateful for your ongoing prayers and…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for August 6, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, The critically acclaimed film “Oppenheimer” chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was pivotal in the development of the atomic bomb which fell on the city of Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. A second bomb was released over the city of Nagaski three days later, forcing the surrender of…
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Impact of your gift to the people of Haiti
DID YOU KNOW? Your generous and ongoing support … Enables students, teachers and staff to have a hot meal every school day – about 450 meals. Provides the 20 teachers and staff with professions and reliable incomes for 9 months. An anonymous parishioner donates salaries for school personnel during the 3 summer months. Permits Pastor…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 30, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, This weekend we will conclude our Christmas in July Giving Tree for our Sister Parish of Saint Geneviève in Haiti. There is still time to make a donation, but I would like to offer my thanks on behalf of the Sister Parish Committee to everyone who has already contributed. I understand…
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Inspiring Hope and Joy to Haitian Families
The Sister Parish Committee is thankful and energized for everyone’s ongoing support of our sister parish, St. Genevieve in Zoranje, Haiti. You share our mission to inspire hope and joy for families struggling with economic recession, political impasse, and unprecedented levels of gang violence. You are the reason why we are able to sustain funding…
From Father Tim: Pastor’s Letter for July 23, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends, “Rain, rain, go away / Come again some other day / We want to go outside and play / Come again some other day.” This little children’s song seems to have become the official anthem of the summer of 2023! It’s been difficult to make plans, especially for weekends, that doesn’t…
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Orville Russell: Funeral Arrangements
We regret to announce that our parish’s director of maintenance, Orville Russell, died on Sunday, July 9, after a brief illness. Orville, who was 65 at the time of his death, had worked for St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church since March of 2000. Prior to that, he was employed by Newfield Construction, Inc. the firm which…
Refugee Children’s Clothing Drive: Update!
Thank you for a generous response This statement from one of the refugee coordinators in Massachusetts says it all, “Once again, you’ve succeeded our expectations! Amazing support from the parishioners at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church! The outpouring of donations to clothe the Haitian refugee children was truly remarkable. More than 220 boxes and bags were…
Helping Haiti Together
Along with many of you, the Sister Parish Committee is aware and very concerned that Haiti, and specifically Zorange and the St. Genevieve community, has become deeply and directly affected by the gang violence and political turmoil in that country. Through weekly communications with Fr. Gaby Noel, we have learned of the unprecedented violence and…