Browsing the October 2023 archive of Parish Updates
All Souls Day 2023
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/28/23
Please join us as we celebrate The Feast Day of All Souls on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Celebrating this Mass is a beautiful way to pray for our loved ones and friends, and remember that they are always with us. A light reception will follow in ... Read More »
All Saints' Day 2023
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/28/23
This is a day is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the Church, whether they are known or unknown. Masses will be held on Wednesday, November 1st at 8:00am, 12:15pm, and 6:00pm.
Teaching Mass on 11/5
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/26/23
Join us on Sunday, November 5th at 9:30 am for a Teaching Mass!
Come and learn about why we do what we do during Mass - To know the Mass is to love it!
Rest in Peace, David Byrne
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/26/23
We are all saddened by the loss of David Byrne. When it came to his position, David wore many hats. His official title was Volunteer Coordinator but the job had encompassed a variety of roles. One component was to train new altar servers and create the service schedules for ... Read More »
No 2023 Harvest Dance Fundraiser
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/25/23
The Harvest Dance has been canceled due to poor response. Thank you to the fundraising committee for their hard work in planning the event and to those who had bought tickets. Checks were returned in the mail.
Pro-Life Ministry: 40 Days for Life 2023
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/19/23
We had a very good turnout on October 18 for the Peaceful Prayer Vigil that is held each October during the 40 Days For Life. Fourteen of our parishioners prayed from 9AM until 4PM in front of Planned Parenthood on Watertown Avenue in Waterbury. We were joined by others ... Read More »
Our First Holy Communion Students Write Letters to the New Archbishop!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/19/23
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Christopher Coyne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford, as of October 9th,2023.
Our First Communion students wrote our new Archbishop notes to welcome him to Connecticut. They, of course, gave him advice. “ don’t be nervous being the new priest, I am excited to meet you, ... Read More »
Altar Servers Needed!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/19/23
We are looking for... Youth Altar servers to serve at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturdays, and the and 11:15am Mass on Sundays (Youth Altar Servers must have received their First Communion, and must still be in elementary, middle, or high school). A backup Adult Server for Funerals A Sacristan ... Read More »
Tide Bottle Caps
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/09/23
Our grade 1 and 2 friends could use your help! We are looking for your tops to bottles of Tide! They make the perfect crayon holders for them. There will be a box in our church to drop off any you can donate
Baby Bottle Boomerang 2023
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 10/06/23
The Baby Bottle Boomerang is returning to St. Anthony Church! This is a fundraiser for Carolyn’s Place, a pregnancy care center in Waterbury that assists pregnant women in need with free services and baby items. The plastic baby bottles will be available next weekend on October 14th and 15th. Please take one on your ... Read More »