St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
a Roman Catholic faith community in the Franciscan Tradition
Clare Gallery’s new exhibit! Clare Gallery’s final 20th Anniversary exhibition, Color and Identity: A Visual Conversation, reveals national artist Stanwyck Cromwell’s ongoing artistic journey. Cromwell is originally from Guyana. His artwork is a visual representation of the nostalgic memories of his Guyanese home, Caribbean influences of the West Indies (including its spirituality), as well as his experiences living […]
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our Monday in person 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 […]
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 […]
7:30 am Mass 12:05 pm Mass with music Join the 12:05 in person or on livestream
“For many of us, life seems to be lived at a busy and frenetic pace, with little or perhaps no time to be quiet, to be still, or to be silent in a time and place of peacefulness, prayer, and reflection so that we can connect with our deepest selves and the God who lives […]
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, poetry, and prayer, weekly reflections are grouped […]
Please consider joining us 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 simple […]
7:30 am Mass 12:05 pm Mass with music 7:00 pm Mass of Remembrance Join the 12:05 and 7:00 pm in person or on livestream
“You are my child, today I have become your Father” (Ps 2, verse 2b). While the Christian expectation of the Messiah is fulfilled in Jesus, the reference to the Messiah in the psalms is attached to the “anointed one” of the Davidic line of kings. While YHWH is king of all creation and reigns with […]
On this day, the Commemoration of All Souls, join us for the Mass of Remembrance. We remember those who have died in the past year. We invite everyone to come to this beautiful and moving liturgy that includes serene music from our Combined Choirs. Join us for a reception after the Mass, and view the […]
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class Saturday 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.
Please consider donating individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, packs of nuts, chips, cookies, juice boxes or small water bottles. Our sandwich ministry serves sandwiches 365 days of the year, and the numbers of hungry people at our door has increased in recent months. We collect snacks the first Sunday of every month, but snack donations can also […]
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our Monday in person 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 […]
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 […]
“For many of us, life seems to be lived at a busy and frenetic pace, with little or perhaps no time to be quiet, to be still, or to be silent in a time and place of peacefulness, prayer, and reflection so that we can connect with our deepest selves and the God who lives […]
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, poetry, and prayer, weekly reflections are grouped […]
“You are my child, today I have become your Father” (Ps 2, verse 2b). While the Christian expectation of the Messiah is fulfilled in Jesus, the reference to the Messiah in the psalms is attached to the “anointed one” of the Davidic line of kings. While YHWH is king of all creation and reigns with […]
The Ladies Guild is sponsoring a Christmas Corner Teacup Auction, Bake Sale and Craft Sale after all Masses on Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12. Your support will assist our Guild in its many ministries, in particular, our scholarship fund. Teacup Auction prize drawing will be held at The Ladies Guild Christmas Party on […]
We will be having our FIFTEENTH ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE the morning of Sunday, November 12 between 7:30 am and 12 Noon. If you are able, please bring the following items to help us feed the hungry for the holiday: Frozen Turkeys (no fresh or live turkeys)Bags/Boxes of Stuffing MixCanned Vegetables (large cans) There will be […]
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.
The Ladies Guild is sponsoring a Christmas Corner Teacup Auction, Bake Sale and Craft Fair after all Masses on Saturday, November 11 Sunday, November 12. Your support will assist our Guild in its many ministries, in particular, our scholarship fund. Teacup Auction prize drawing will be held at The Ladies Guild Christmas Party on December […]
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 […]
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our Monday in person 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sister Parish Committee invites you to join them on Zoom at 7:00 pm the second Monday of each month. Did you know that we as a parish have been in a covenant relationship with St. Genevieve Church (Fouji, Zorange, Haiti) since 2005? This relationship deepens our understanding of what it means to live in […]
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 […]
“For many of us, life seems to be lived at a busy and frenetic pace, with little or perhaps no time to be quiet, to be still, or to be silent in a time and place of peacefulness, prayer, and reflection so that we can connect with our deepest selves and the God who lives […]
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, poetry, and prayer, weekly reflections are grouped […]
Please consider joining us 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 simple […]
“You are my child, today I have become your Father” (Ps 2, verse 2b). While the Christian expectation of the Messiah is fulfilled in Jesus, the reference to the Messiah in the psalms is attached to the “anointed one” of the Davidic line of kings. While YHWH is king of all creation and reigns with […]
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for November is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. 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].
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Adult Formation Course for Level 1 is taking place on a Friday evening and Saturday once a month throughout the 2023/24 school year beginning in September. Participants of this course have found it to be a transformational experience where they were able to nurture their faith, grow in a retreat like atmosphere, […]
Join others from our SPSA and Franciscan Center Community on Saturday, November 18th from 8am-3pm. We will be working on a house in Hartford. Specific skills not required, but enthusiasm and a willing to learn are welcome!! If interested or for more info, contact Sue ODonnell by clicking below.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Adult Formation Course for Level 1 is taking place on a Friday evening and Saturday once a month throughout the 2023/24 school year beginning in September. Participants of this course have found it to be a transformational experience where they were able to nurture their faith, grow in a retreat like atmosphere, […]
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class Saturday 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.
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 luncheon, […]
Clare Gallery’s new exhibit! A panel discussion will be held on Sunday, November 19, 1-2 p.m. Panelists will include the artist; John Motley, past president of the Amistad Center for Art & Culture and of the Wadsworth Museum of Art; and Fiona Vernal, AssociateProfessor, History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut. Clare Gallery’s final 20th Anniversary […]
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.
This TDOR observance will be led by our Open Hearts and Family and Friends LGBT ministries to remember those Transgender and Non-Conforming gender folks who were victims of violence in the US in 2023. You are invited to attend a wine and cheese reception following Mass in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. All are Welcome!
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our Monday in person 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 […]
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 […]
“For many of us, life seems to be lived at a busy and frenetic pace, with little or perhaps no time to be quiet, to be still, or to be silent in a time and place of peacefulness, prayer, and reflection so that we can connect with our deepest selves and the God who lives […]
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, poetry, and prayer, weekly reflections are grouped […]
“Our Active Response” offers us an opportunity for action on Thanksgiving morning. From the tables at the House of Bread, to our Eucharistic table, to your table at home, we will be people not only giving thanks but also “living thanks.” Join us to prepare brown bag lunches at the Franciscan Center to be distributed at the […]
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class Saturday 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 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. We are always looking to grow our team of hospitality ministers! Click below to take a look at the opportunities and contact us to […]
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our Monday in person 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 […]
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 […]
“For many of us, life seems to be lived at a busy and frenetic pace, with little or perhaps no time to be quiet, to be still, or to be silent in a time and place of peacefulness, prayer, and reflection so that we can connect with our deepest selves and the God who lives […]
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, poetry, and prayer, weekly reflections are grouped […]
“You are my child, today I have become your Father” (Ps 2, verse 2b). While the Christian expectation of the Messiah is fulfilled in Jesus, the reference to the Messiah in the psalms is attached to the “anointed one” of the Davidic line of kings. While YHWH is king of all creation and reigns with […]
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 […]
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Adult Formation Course for Level 1 is taking place on a Friday evening and Saturday once a month throughout the 2023/24 school year beginning in September. Participants of this course have found it to be a transformational experience where they were able to nurture their faith, grow in a retreat like atmosphere, […]
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Adult Formation Course for Level 1 is taking place on a Friday evening and Saturday once a month throughout the 2023/24 school year beginning in September. Participants of this course have found it to be a transformational experience where they were able to nurture their faith, grow in a retreat like atmosphere, […]
Parishioner Michael Leahy (YTT 200) will lead a free yoga class Saturday 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.