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Scholarship Opportunity!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 4/03/23

$1,000 Scholarship Offered by Prospect American Legion Auxiliary Unit 194

The Prospect American Legion Auxiliary Unit 194 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in Prospect who will be attending College and/or Vocational Program Fall 2023.

American Legion Auxiliary scholarship application can be ... Read More »

Connecticut March For Life (March 2023)

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 3/27/23

Parishioners from St. Anthony’s, St. Bridget’s in Cheshire, St. John’s in Watertown, and Seminarians and priests from the Legionaries of Christ traveled by bus to participate in the second annual March For Life that was held in Hartford on March 22.   We joined over 2500 individuals who attended this ... Read More »

Volunteers are needed for decorating the Church for Easter!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 3/22/23

We are looking for volunteers to help decorate our church for Easter.

We will meet in the church at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 8 to unload the flowers and then decorate the sanctuary and the rest of the church for the holiest day of the Church Year.

If ... Read More »

Saint Joseph Medal Recipients

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 3/14/23

A St. Joseph Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation will be presented to Carol and Martin Muzzey by Archbishop Blair at a special ceremony on March 19, 2023.

The awards are a means of recognizing the dedicated laity of the parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford. It is given to members ... Read More »

Volunteers are needed for Holy Thursday

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 3/13/23

Volunteers are needed for Holy Thursday   After the Last Supper Jesus “rose from supper, laid aside His garments, and girded Himself with a towel. Then He poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He ... Read More »

The New Divine Mercy Chapel is ready for use!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 2/21/23

The Divine Mercy Chapel is now ready for use for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament!

To be allowed to expose the Blessed Sacrament for a brief period of time you must be approved in advance by David Byrne, Volunteer Coordinator.

Guidelines have been established that will need to be ... Read More »

Congratulations on your 1st Reconciliation!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 2/21/23

Congratulations to Ava, Brody, Kaitlin, Lucas, Jacob, Aria, Joey, Avery. Lucy and Julian! They all have made their First Reconciliation, on a past Saturday. We are so very proud of them, for being such great students! Keep them in your prayers as they continue preparing on Tuesdays for their ... Read More »

Burying the Alleluia 2/19

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 2/03/23

During the season of Lent, the declaration of “Alleluia” before the Gospel is omitted from all liturgies, only to re-emerge at The Easter Vigil, when the Resurrection is proclaimed. As a symbolic gesture at the beginning of Lent, we will “Bury the Alleluia” marking the solemnity of the season ... Read More »

New Day Bereavement Group

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 2/01/23

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?

St. Anthony Church is offering a 9-week program where individuals can share their grief stories and learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing.  The sessions are conducted by trained facilitators, who have experienced grief in their own ... Read More »

Help us win grant money!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 2/01/23

Help Us Earn Grant Money!   The Ion Bank Foundation Community Awards Program gives away $100,000 to local non-profit organizations with each Ion Bank customer eligible to vote for their favorite non-profit organization. Voting has begun for the 13th Annual Community Awards Program so please help us earn grant ... Read More »