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. […]
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 […]
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 Jagudilla, 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 […]
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 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 yet, please do! The process is […]
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 […]
Join us in the Franciscan Center on Sunday morning after the 10:00 am Mass for coffee, donuts, and getting to know others in our community. A special addition to this month's Community Sunday is the Larry Gareau Quartet providing us with a pre-Valentine's day Jazz concert after the 10:00 am Mass! Dancing shoes are welcome! […]
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 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 […]
*Meeting changed for Father's Day this month! 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.
After the 5:00 pm Mass, our Open Hearts Ministry will host a festive Mardi Gras wine & cheese reception with special Mardi Gras treats and festive entertainment! All are welcome!
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 […]
Begin your Lenten journey together with an evening of reflection, prayer, and song.
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 […]
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land. Reflecting on the psalms can assist us in our Lenten journey of conversion as we struggle to free our wills from selfish satisfaction and conform […]
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross.
Is God calling you to live a life of love, peace, and holiness in the model of St. Francis of Assisi? Join us for our gathering in the lower level of the Urban Ministry Center at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church on Sunday, February 26th at 2:00 pm to learn more about the Secular Franciscan Order. […]
Join us at St. John's Episcopal Church 679 Farmington Avenue West Hartford. "Evensong offers to us the opportunity to gather and spend time in prayer while listening and participating in music that is especially selected to bring us into deeper understanding of the mysteries of our faith." (from reddoormusic.org) Join us in person or on live-stream!
UPDATE: This month, we will NOT be hosting Community Sunday PM Edition on the 4th Sunday... Thanks so much to everyone who joined us last Sunday for our Mardi Gras Celebration after the 5 pm Mass! We look forward to our next Community Sunday Evening Edition on the 4th Sunday of March.
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, […]
Many psalms rely on remembering the tender care God showed the chosen people by leading them, protecting them, nurturing them during their wilderness from the slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land. Reflecting on the psalms can assist us in our Lenten journey of conversion as we struggle to free our wills from selfish satisfaction and conform […]
Is our cross too small? The central symbol of our Christian faith is often reduced: physically, to a trinket worn around the neck; spiritually, to an object of private devotion; and theologically, to the appeasement of an angry god demanding satisfaction for sin. This four-week Lenten series will seek to broaden and deepen our perspective on and […]
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross.