St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
a Roman Catholic faith community in the Franciscan Tradition
Clare Gallery’s first 2024 exhibition is Leave No Trace by Sariah Park. Park is an inter-disciplinary artist of European and Indigenous descent, and is an enrolled member of the Chiricahua Apache Nation. Issues of identity, culture, and the act of making in relation to the future of our climate are examined in her work. During […]
January marks the annual Feast of St. Genevieve, the patron saint of our Sister Parish in Z’Oranje, Haiti. Our Covenant with St. Genevieve parish furthers our Christian mission by reaching out in the world. This relationship deepens our understanding of what it means to live in a global Church and to foster justice, human dignity, […]
Canceled 1/28 due to the weather 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 […]
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 […]
“To see requires a deeply contemplative spirit and an open heart. To see requires learning to live awake. When we begin to live awake, we will see teachers everywhere”, writes retreat guide and author Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr. Using her book, The Flowing Grace of Now, we will ponder one essay per week from this year-long […]
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, […]
Drop off snacks 1st Sunday of each month after Masses or anytime the office is open. Our Sandwich Ministry hands out bags of prepackaged snacks with sandwiches every day.
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 […]
“To see requires a deeply contemplative spirit and an open heart. To see requires learning to live awake. When we begin to live awake, we will see teachers everywhere”, writes retreat guide and author Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr. Using her book, The Flowing Grace of Now, we will ponder one essay per week from this year-long […]
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 […]
The February 7 gathering will be on Zoom. Watch for the link in the parish email on Monday, February 5th. Sign up for emails here. 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 […]
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 in the Franciscan Center on Sunday morning after the 8:00 and 10:00 am Masses for coffee, donuts, and Mardi Gras inspired treats, and get to know others in our community while enjoying jazz music of the Larry Gareau Quartet! The Parish Nurses will be available during Community Sunday to provide blood pressure screenings.
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 […]
“To see requires a deeply contemplative spirit and an open heart. To see requires learning to live awake. When we begin to live awake, we will see teachers everywhere”, writes retreat guide and author Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr. Using her book, The Flowing Grace of Now, we will ponder one essay per week from this year-long […]
One finishes the study of the psalms with a sense of inadequacy of not being enough. That is why the psalms continue to enrich and nurture long after a study has run its course. One is aware that the claims of the literature have not been exhausted. Life experiences enhanced by faith mature richly when they are interpreted through […]
As war and violence continue in several locations around the globe, we feel the urgent need to pray for peace. Trusting that prayer is one response we can make to these distant devastating circumstances, would you please join us for three Prayer Services for Peace? We will gather on Thursdays, February 15, 22 & 29 from 11:30 […]
A Novel Idea Book Club’s book selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. 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].
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross. Since the edict of Toleration, decreed by the Emperor Constantine in 313 under which all Christians were given the freedom of worship in the Roman Empire, Christians have wished to walk where Christ walked in the […]
Join others from our SPSA and Franciscan Center Community. 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. There are 10 volunteer spots available on February 17.
We will view part 2 of Chris Ford’s presentation. A recap will be offered for those who missed part 1. Join us for fellowship and this wonderful presentation. 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 […]
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.
During Holy Week and throughout the Easter season, the Church for the most part puts aside the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, and focuses our attention on the Gospel according to St. John. He is our primary guide into the mystery of Christ’s saving death and resurrection during these most sacred days of the […]
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 […]
In Church following 12:05 Mass Our stunning stained-glass windows depict scenes from the life of Christ along with rich images of the saints. Set aside meditation time this Lent to contemplate the particular art and scripture which capture the story of Mary, the Mother of God, in her moments of surprise, invitation, expectation, joy, confusion, […]
“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 […]
“To see requires a deeply contemplative spirit and an open heart. To see requires learning to live awake. When we begin to live awake, we will see teachers everywhere”, writes retreat guide and author Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr. Using her book, The Flowing Grace of Now, we will ponder one essay per week from this year-long […]
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our weekly 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 […]
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 […]
One finishes the study of the psalms with a sense of inadequacy of not being enough. That is why the psalms continue to enrich and nurture long after a study has run its course. One is aware that the claims of the literature have not been exhausted. Life experiences enhanced by faith mature richly when they are interpreted through […]
As war and violence continue in several locations around the globe, we feel the urgent need to pray for peace. Trusting that prayer is one response we can make to these distant devastating circumstances, would you please join us for three Prayer Services for Peace? We will gather on Thursdays, February 15, 22 & 29 from 11:30 […]
Plan to attend to learn:- Imaginative Prayer in the Catholic Tradition- What is the Ignatian practice of Imaginative Prayer (aka Ignatian Contemplation)- How to enter into Gospel scenes through Imaginative Prayer (through guided meditation); and- How to continue the practice of Ignatian Contemplation. Please register below to let us know you plan to attend. If […]
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross. Since the edict of Toleration, decreed by the Emperor Constantine in 313 under which all Christians were given the freedom of worship in the Roman Empire, Christians have wished to walk where Christ walked in the […]
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.
St. Patrick - St. Anthony's Gallery Choir will sing Evensong featuring Organist Scott Lamlein Please join us in supporting our choirs as they explore new musical horizons beyond the familiar acoustics of our worship space and perform in the magnificent sanctuary of St. John's Episcopal Church in West Hartford. 679 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford
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 […]
During Holy Week and throughout the Easter season, the Church for the most part puts aside the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, and focuses our attention on the Gospel according to St. John. He is our primary guide into the mystery of Christ’s saving death and resurrection during these most sacred days of the […]
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 […]
In Church following 12:05 Mass Our stunning stained-glass windows depict scenes from the life of Christ along with rich images of the saints. Set aside meditation time this Lent to contemplate the particular art and scripture which capture the story of Mary, the Mother of God, in her moments of surprise, invitation, expectation, joy, confusion, […]
“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 […]
“To see requires a deeply contemplative spirit and an open heart. To see requires learning to live awake. When we begin to live awake, we will see teachers everywhere”, writes retreat guide and author Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr. Using her book, The Flowing Grace of Now, we will ponder one essay per week from this year-long […]
Meet us in the Franciscan Center for our weekly 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 […]
One finishes the study of the psalms with a sense of inadequacy of not being enough. That is why the psalms continue to enrich and nurture long after a study has run its course. One is aware that the claims of the literature have not been exhausted. Life experiences enhanced by faith mature richly when they are interpreted through […]
As war and violence continue in several locations around the globe, we feel the urgent need to pray for peace. Trusting that prayer is one response we can make to these distant devastating circumstances, would you please join us for three Prayer Services for Peace? We will gather on Thursdays, February 15, 22 & 29 from 11:30 […]
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 […]
After the 12:05 pm Mass during the season of Lent, join us in praying the Stations of the Cross. Since the edict of Toleration, decreed by the Emperor Constantine in 313 under which all Christians were given the freedom of worship in the Roman Empire, Christians have wished to walk where Christ walked in the […]