Browsing the August 2023 archive of Parish Updates
Thank You!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/29/23
Thank you to John S and John R for installing a new grease trap in the church hall kitchen. The current grease trap was leaking due to rust. The guys installed a new stainless steel one, saving us money on installation.
ISO Certified Food Manager
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/24/23
If you are a certified food manager, and would like to volunteer your time at St. Anthony Church, please call the office.
If anyone is interested in becoming a certified food manager, the program and testing will be paid for, please call for further info.
Another Session for: New Altar Server Training and Refresher for Current Servers
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/24/23
If you couldn’t make the first session, here is another opportunity for our youth to consider becoming an Altar Server. Current servers are asked to attend a session as well.
Serving God as an Altar Server is a wonderful way to grow in faith as well as in responsibility, friendship, ... Read More »
Altar Server Training 1 - Complete!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/24/23
Our first session of Altar Server training was a success! We welcome our new servers and thank the others who attended as a refresher!
Additional sessions will be held again, please contact Marty Muzzey at mmuzzey@comcast.net or call 860-965-5655 if you would like to become an altar server at St. ... Read More »
Bingo Kitchen Helpers Needed!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/24/23
Some of our long time kitchen helpers at bingo have moved out of the area and we are in great need for others to take their place. Currently one couple is doing the majority of the work. Shopping for food, getting the kitchen setup, serving the bingo players, ... Read More »
Thank You, Legion of Christ College Seminarians!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/24/23
We thank the seminarians from the nearby Legion of Christ College for spending two Saturdays this summer at our parish. They were joyful returning each time and sharing the many providential encounters they experienced while out in the neighborhoods of Prospect. Many thanks to the seminary for offering this ... Read More »
Senior Altar Server Katherine Foley
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/15/23
Katherine Foley began altar serving when she was in fourth grade and usually served at the 9:30 mass. She has enjoyed helping to train the younger servers, including her sister. David Byrne stated that, “Kate has volunteered to serve at other liturgies, including weddings and special feast days, during the ... Read More »
Blessing of Backpacks - Weekend of 8/26-8/27
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/11/23
Father Gregory will be blessing backpacks at each of the Masses during the weekend of August 26th and 27th. We invite all students, from preschool to college, and anyone who works in education (including but not limited to teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, food service, custodians, or other staff) to ... Read More »
Join the choir at St. Anthony Church!
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/09/23
We are looking for new members for both the St. Anthony Youth Choir and the St. Anthony Adult Choir! The first fall rehearsal for the St. Anthony Youth Choir is on Sunday, September 10th at 10:30 am in the choir loft. The Youth Choir rehearses every Sunday from ... Read More »
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 8/15
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/09/23
This Tuesday, August 15th, is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is a day of Holy Obligation.
All the feast days of Mary mark the great mysteries of her life and her part in the work of redemption. The Assumption completes God's work in Mary, since it ... Read More »