St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
a Roman Catholic faith community in the Franciscan Tradition
Connecticut artist, Jill Vaughn, will open the Clare Gallery’s fall season with The Space Between, a mixed media exhibition focused on visualizing the environmental impact of human activity. Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry for an Artist Reception, Sunday, September 29, 3:00-4:30 pm We may all feel daily anxiety and wrestle with our complicity when […]
Connecticut artist, Jill Vaughn, will open the Clare Gallery’s fall season with The Space Between, a mixed media exhibition focused on visualizing the environmental impact of human activity. Join us in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry for an Artist Reception, Sunday, September 29, 3:00-4:30 pm We may all feel daily anxiety and wrestle with our complicity when […]
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.
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. 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, reflect and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no need to do any advance preparation […]
Each year, on the evening of October 3, the Franciscan family throughout the world pauses to celebrate the solemnity of our Holy Father Francis's Transitus, passing over from this life to the next. In his famous Canticle of the Creatures, the saint from Assisi wrote “Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, […]
You are invited to join us in the Franciscan Center after the prayerful Transitus Service for a reception.
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. Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre, PhD, is […]
Bring your pets and favorite stuffed animals for a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Meet us in the garden between the church and Franciscan Center if the weather is nice, or in the garage behind the Franciscan Center in case of rain.
Celebrate St. Francis with your parish family! Join us for our annual parish picnic. This year we will provide brunch, (and mimosa's)... you bring the desserts! There will be music and activities for the kids. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon in our garden (or inside in case of rain). Join us! Please bring a "wrappable" dessert […]
Did you know that drumming is good for the spirit as well as the heart and mind! Please join us for an evening of African drumming rhythms once a month in the church. Anyone can learn to drum - no musical experience is needed. If you have a drum, please bring it with you. Let […]
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. 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, reflect and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no need to do any advance preparation […]
Connecticut artist, Jill Vaughn, will open the Clare Gallery’s fall season with The Space Between, a mixed media exhibition focused on visualizing the environmental impact of human activity. 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 frequently. […]
Join our friends Levo International for their Fall Fun-Raiser Thursday, October 10. Get your tickets at https://levointernational.harnessgiving.org/events/2200 and read more about this organization that is fighting food insecurity in Hartford and beyond.
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class on the second and fourth Saturdays each month from 9-10 am in Rooms 9 & 10 on the lower level of the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. All levels of experience and ability are welcome! Please email [email protected] to register.
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 […]
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. 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, reflect and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no need to do any advance preparation […]
We will gather in-person on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (except on Oct. 2), from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. We will read a passage of Scripture several times, with periods of silence, to discern how God is speaking to each of us. Sharing is optional, and there is no need to attend […]
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 […]
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for this month is Recitatif by Toni Morrison. 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].
CALLED TO SERVE The St. Patrick - St. Anthony Ministry Fair will take place in the Franciscan Center after each Mass on October 19th & 20th. Stop in to learn about the work of our faith community's 50+ ministries! Explore the many ways in which parishioners serve our community. "For even the Son of Man did not come […]
CALLED TO SERVE The St. Patrick - St. Anthony Ministry Fair will take place in the Franciscan Center after each Mass on October 19th & 20th. Stop in to learn about the work of our faith community's 50+ ministries! Community Sunday and Community Sunday: Evening Edition have been scheduled for Sunday, October 20th this month. Enjoy a snack […]
Have you suffered the loss of a child? SPSA is resuming the Emmaus Grieving Parent Ministry with monthly gatherings for parents whose life journey includes the loss of a child (at any time). We will meet once a month on Sunday afternoons in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. There is no cost to participate and […]
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. 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, reflect and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no need to do any advance preparation […]
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? […]
The St. Patrick-St. Anthony Choirs are venturing out! Messe Solenelle, Opus 36 by Louis Vierne Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford, ConnecticutJohann Vexo, Gallery OrganEzequiel Menéndez, Chapel OrganThe Cathedral Schola CantorumThe Combined Choirs of St. Patrick-St. Anthony ChurchMaestro Gabriel Löfvall, Conductor Join us for an extraordinary evening of sacred music, featuring the combined choirs of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church […]
The October 26 Build is now full! Hope you can join us another time. Join others from our SPSA and Franciscan Center Community on Saturday, October 26th from 8am-3pm. We will be working on a house in East Hartford. Specific skills not required, but enthusiasm and a willing to learn are welcome!! For more info, […]
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class on the second and fourth Saturdays each month from 9-10 am in Rooms 9 & 10 on the lower level of the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. All levels of experience and ability are welcome! Please email [email protected] to register.
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.
Meet us on zoom for our Tuesday gathering. 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, reflect and share how the Word speaks to our hearts through the Spirit. There is no need to do any advance preparation […]
The November 2 Build is now full! Hope you can join us another time. Join others from our SPSA and Franciscan Center Community on Saturday, November 2nd from 8am-3pm. We will be working on a house in East Hartford. Specific skills not required, but enthusiasm and a willing to learn are welcome!! For more info, […]