St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
a Roman Catholic faith community in the Franciscan Tradition
Hartford, CT — 2023 is Clare Gallery’s 20th anniversary year! A Suspension of Perception, from January 12 to March 12, is Clare Gallery’s new exhibition of large-scale photographs by Christine 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 […]
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no advance preparation for the session required. Come as you are with an open heart. […]
On Tuesday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom, we will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare's impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University (2004-2016), will join us virtually to commence our "Pilgrimage with Clare" sharing from modern scholarship and offering insights into the life […]
Every Wednesday during the day, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning January 11, gather with others for weekly inspiration using experiences from your daily life. Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life "aims to strengthen your inner rootedness, to draw forth that loving nourishment contained in...your deepest self", states the author Joyce Rupp. Full of thoughtful insights, […]
Drop off individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, packs of nuts, chips, cookies, juice boxes or small water bottles. They will be combined with other snacks into "snack packs" which are handed out daily with sandwiches. Thank you for your generosity! Did you know? The number of those that we help at the door daily has doubled in recent months. Many that […]
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no advance preparation for the session required. Come as you are with an open heart. […]
There will be a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, February 7, 7–8:30 p.m. held via Zoom. Panelists include: Christine Breslin, artist; Fr. Julian Jagudillo, OFM, director of The Migrant Center of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City; and Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio […]
On Tuesday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom, we will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare's impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University (2004-2016), will join us virtually to commence our "Pilgrimage with Clare" sharing from modern scholarship and offering insights into the life […]
Every Wednesday during the day, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning January 11, gather with others for weekly inspiration using experiences from your daily life. Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life "aims to strengthen your inner rootedness, to draw forth that loving nourishment contained in...your deepest self", states the author Joyce Rupp. Full of thoughtful insights, […]
Please consider joining us one or more times this fall in-person for "lectio divina" (divine reading.) It is a prayerful reading of a bible passage in order to discern its message for each of us today. We have found that meeting in person gives the experience greater intimacy and impact. If you haven't tried it […]
Join us in the Franciscan Center on Sunday morning after the 8:00 and 10:00 am Masses for coffee, donuts, and getting to know others in our community. The Parish Nurses will be available during Community Sunday to provide blood pressure screenings.
Our ministry provides educational opportunities to build and develop greater visibility and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) experiences within our church community and develop faith-building outreach programming to the diverse spectrum of the LGBT community. We meet the second Sunday of the month after the 5:00 pm Mass in the Franciscan […]
The Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish serves the parish family and the larger community by making and giving shawls as a gesture of love in times of sorrow and fear, as well as in times of joy. Shawls are given and received as a symbol of God’s all-encompassing love. Join us in […]
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no advance preparation for the session required. Come as you are with an open heart. […]
On Tuesday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom, we will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare's impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University (2004-2016), will join us virtually to commence our "Pilgrimage with Clare" sharing from modern scholarship and offering insights into the life […]
Every Wednesday during the day, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning January 11, gather with others for weekly inspiration using experiences from your daily life. Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life "aims to strengthen your inner rootedness, to draw forth that loving nourishment contained in...your deepest self", states the author Joyce Rupp. Full of thoughtful insights, […]
Join us on Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month! The Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry supports parents whose spiritual journey includes the death of a child. All who have suffered the loss of a child at any time – including prior to birth and many decades ago – are welcome. We meet monthly, both […]
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for February is Still Life by Sarah Winman. Please consider joining us on Zoom. For more information and a list of upcoming books, please check your Monday email the week of our meeting for the zoom link, or contact the office at 860-756-4034 or email [email protected]
Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry at 3:30 pm! This group, composed of members of the church who love their gay and lesbian family members unconditionally, supports the LGBT community. This group holds regular meetings, provides ongoing educational programs and offers continued spiritual development.
Join us in the Franciscan Center on the third Sunday of each month! The Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry supports parents whose spiritual journey includes the death of a child. All who have suffered the loss of a child at any time – including prior to birth and many decades ago – are welcome. We meet […]
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no advance preparation for the session required. Come as you are with an open heart. […]
On Tuesday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom, we will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare's impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University (2004-2016), will join us virtually to commence our "Pilgrimage with Clare" sharing from modern scholarship and offering insights into the life […]
Every Wednesday during the day, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning January 11, gather with others for weekly inspiration using experiences from your daily life. Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life "aims to strengthen your inner rootedness, to draw forth that loving nourishment contained in...your deepest self", states the author Joyce Rupp. Full of thoughtful insights, […]
Please consider joining us one or more times this fall in-person for "lectio divina" (divine reading.) It is a prayerful reading of a bible passage in order to discern its message for each of us today. We have found that meeting in person gives the experience greater intimacy and impact. If you haven't tried it […]
The Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish serves the parish family and the larger community by making and giving shawls as a gesture of love in times of sorrow and fear, as well as in times of joy. Shawls are given and received as a symbol of God’s all-encompassing love. Join us in […]
Join us after the 5:00 pm Mass for Community Sunday Evening Edition... a gathering with wine, cheese and snacks and of course the opportunity to build community and meet other parishioners. Special thanks to the Committee for Social Justice for hosting this evening gathering! To find out more about the Committee for Social Justice, visit […]
Our gathering will reflect upon the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday to guide us on our path of discipleship. As companions on the journey, we listen and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no advance preparation for the session required. Come as you are with an open heart. […]
On Tuesday evenings, January 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom, we will explore the life of Clare of Assisi and Clare's impact upon the Franciscan order. Author, Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University (2004-2016), will join us virtually to commence our "Pilgrimage with Clare" sharing from modern scholarship and offering insights into the life […]
Every Wednesday during the day, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, beginning January 11, gather with others for weekly inspiration using experiences from your daily life. Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner Life "aims to strengthen your inner rootedness, to draw forth that loving nourishment contained in...your deepest self", states the author Joyce Rupp. Full of thoughtful insights, […]
