Browsing the 2022 archive of Parish Updates

Back to school blessing of backpacks!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/15/22

On Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th Father Gregory will be blessing backpacks during all the Masses.   All those who are students, from preschool to college, and anyone who is involved with the education of children, youth and adult learners – teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, food service, ... Read More »

Church of St. Anthony Welcomes New Altar Servers

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/15/22

For the first time in several years, the Parish family at the Church of St. Anthony welcomes a new group of Altar Servers. These servers have completed their training and have already started to serve at Mass here at the church.

The new Altar Servers are: Owen Ciarleglio, Leila ... Read More »

60th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 7/06/22

Mark your calendars!   On Saturday, October 15th, we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Anthony Church! Join in the celebration of a Solemn Mass with Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV, followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Church Hall.   Our fundraising ... Read More »

Letter from the Archdiocese regarding the recent Roe v. Wade decision

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/27/22

Upcoming Faith & Friendship Gatherings

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/27/22

Mark your calendars! The Welcome Committee has set the following dates for this summer's Faith & Friendship Gatherings! Welcome Committee | St. Anthony Church (stanthonyprospect.org)

Padre Pio Mass, Meal & Movie - Saturday June 25th!

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/14/22

Plan a Saturday night out with your parish family and friends. On June 25, join us for Mass, a Meal & a Movie. Our 4:30 Mass will be followed by dinner and the showing of the movie Purgatory – The Secret Revelations of St Padre Pio and Fulla Horak ... Read More »

Healing Mass - Friday June 24th

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/14/22

On Friday, June 24, at 6:30 pm, Saint Anthony Parish in Prospect will offer a healing service to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the canonization of St Pio of Pietrelcina. The service will include veneration of one of his relics and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Find out more ... Read More »

David and Marianne Byrne's 40th Wedding Anniversary

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/05/22

Today we recognized the 40th wedding anniversary of David and Marianne Byrne at the 9:30 Mass, and Father Gregory said a blessing.  Congratulations!

 

Parish Prayers for Vocations

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/05/22

Beginning the week of June 18, the parish of St. Anthony will be participating in the Family Chalice Prayers for Vocations program. Each weekend at Mass, an assigned family is invited to take the gifts up at the Offertory Procession. At the end of Mass, the family is called ... Read More »

New Divine Mercy Image

Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 6/05/22

Our Divine Mercy Image was donated to us by Father Nadolny Good News Fund.   When we asked Father what inspired this generous donation, his response was this,  “Jesus appeared to St. Faustina and asked her to encourage the world and make aware of his divine mercy and love for ... Read More »