St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
a Roman Catholic faith community in the Franciscan Tradition
For more than 15 years now, our faith community has supplied St. Genevieve with funds for a daily hot lunch for the students and to pay the wages for the teachers at the school. Recently, we learned the monthly funds we send do not cover all of the expenses for either the meals or the […]
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.
Every Wednesday morning, join us on Zoom to be in quiet prayer with others. We begin with a brief ritual of offering compassion for the needs of our world and ourselves. The Gospel for the upcoming weekend is read; 20 minutes of silence for personal prayer and meditation follows the reading. Suzanne Nolan facilitates this gathering.
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Join others from the SPSA community this Wednesday at Burgdorf […]
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!
“Saints Alive” works by Franciscan Friar, Fr. John Quigley, OFM Clare Gallery opens 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. Fr. John wants the saints to be depicted in contemporary […]
Join us in the Friary garden for a series of summer outdoor Masses on the first Sundays of June, July, August, and September!
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!
Every Wednesday morning, join us on Zoom to be in quiet prayer with others. We begin with a brief ritual of offering compassion for the needs of our world and ourselves. The Gospel for the upcoming weekend is read; 20 minutes of silence for personal prayer and meditation follows the reading. Suzanne Nolan facilitates this gathering.
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 […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Join others from the SPSA community this Wednesday at Burgdorf […]
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 on […]
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. […]
Every Wednesday morning, join us on Zoom to be in quiet prayer with others. We begin with a brief ritual of offering compassion for the needs of our world and ourselves. The Gospel for the upcoming weekend is read; 20 minutes of silence for personal prayer and meditation follows the reading. Suzanne Nolan facilitates this gathering.
“Hope resides at the core of who we are… We are meant to be hopefilled people”, writes author Joyce Rupp. Using her book Constant Hope: Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit, we will take one essay per week to focus our discussion and prayer. Please join our facilitator, Pat Curtis, each Wednesday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, for a gathering focused […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Join others from the SPSA community this Wednesday at Burgdorf […]
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for September is Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning and best-selling author. Perestroika in Paris is a captivating, brilliantly imaginative story of three extraordinary animals—and a young boy—whose lives intersect in Paris in this “feel-good escape” (The New York Times). Please consider joining us on […]
If you have lost a child or children to death at any time -- including prior to birth or decades ago -- you are invited to dedicate a day to yourself and your child(ren). Join other parents and our compassionate retreat team for a day of quiet reflection, peace and community – and the freedom […]
Come, meet friends and relax with cookies and refreshments. Join us September 18 after the 8:00 and 10:00 am morning Masses. Let's celebrate coming back for the fall season! This is the first Sunday the choirs will be back, singing at the 10:00 am and the 5:00 pm Masses. Considering joining one of our choirs? […]
Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry! 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.
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. […]
Every Wednesday morning, join us on Zoom to be in quiet prayer with others. We begin with a brief ritual of offering compassion for the needs of our world and ourselves. The Gospel for the upcoming weekend is read; 20 minutes of silence for personal prayer and meditation follows the reading. Suzanne Nolan facilitates this gathering.
“Hope resides at the core of who we are… We are meant to be hopefilled people”, writes author Joyce Rupp. Using her book Constant Hope: Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit, we will take one essay per week to focus our discussion and prayer. Please join our facilitator, Pat Curtis, each Wednesday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, for a gathering focused […]
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 Open Hearts and Friends and Family Ministries invite you attend a showing of Building a Bridge, the documentary film about Fr. Jim Martin’s book and outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics, on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Franciscan Center. Doors open at 6:00. The 90 minute film starts at 6:30 pm. Discussion and refreshments to […]
Join us for a day dedicated to preparing for married life after the wedding! Six to eight married couples from the parish make up our marriage preparation team. The day consists of presentations given by six to eight married couples from the parish. Topics include: coping with stress, communication skills, decision making, finance, sexuality, commitment, […]
Join us after the 5 pm Mass in the Franciscan Center for Community Sunday with a twist! Our evening Community Sunday will feature wine and snacks. Come meet friends and end your weekend with us. Special thanks to the Committee for Social Justice for hosting this evening!
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. […]
How Can WE be Instruments of Peace? During this Fall we want to explore this question as we once again celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. 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- […]
Every Wednesday morning, join us on Zoom to be in quiet prayer with others. We begin with a brief ritual of offering compassion for the needs of our world and ourselves. The Gospel for the upcoming weekend is read; 20 minutes of silence for personal prayer and meditation follows the reading. Suzanne Nolan facilitates this gathering.
“Hope resides at the core of who we are… We are meant to be hopefilled people”, writes author Joyce Rupp. Using her book Constant Hope: Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit, we will take one essay per week to focus our discussion and prayer. Please join our facilitator, Pat Curtis, each Wednesday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, for a gathering focused […]
Come make a difference! Join fellow parishioners from age 8 to 80 in this urban agriculture project!! There are jobs for all ages and skill levels. Work projects include preparing growing systems for delivery to the Hartford community, to planting seeds for late summer harvest. Join others from the SPSA community this Wednesday at Burgdorf […]
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 […]
Next, we are taking the message of Peace beyond our immediate community this fall. You will have the opportunity to purchase a SPSA Yard Sign after Masses in October. The message on our sign comes directly from the Peace Pole standing outside our church - "May Peace Prevail on Earth". Won't you help us take Peace […]
Join our Women of Hope Ministry, who invites us to stand with them at a Peace Vigil outside our church before and after the 10:00 Mass on the Sundays in October. What will we be holding at this vigil? PEACE signs! You are welcome to attend a Peace Sign Workshop on Saturday, October 1, from 9:00 - […]
Calling all pets and animals you love! Bring your live or stuffed animals to the Metro Center Plaza (next to the parking lot, across from the Franciscan Center) to receive a blessing in the tradition of St. Francis. All animals, including your pets and your favorite stuffed animals are welcome!
