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Baby Bottle Boomerang
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 9/22/22
The Baby Bottle Boomerang is returning to St. Anthony’s! This event has not been held in the past couple of years (due to Covid). It is a fundraiser for Carolyn’s Place, a pregnancy care center in Waterbury that assists pregnant women in need of assistance with free services and baby items. The plastic ... Read More »
2022 HOPES Collection
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 9/12/22
The HOPES (Help Our Parish Elementary Schools) Collection is an annual fundraiser which provides vital support to the Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. This year's collection will take place the weekend of September 24th and 25th. Thanks to your generosity, our elementary schools receive individual HOPES grants which ... Read More »
Thank You - 9/12
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 9/12/22
We would like to thank Kathy B and the Baking Committee for their generosity and talent in providing baked goods for the Faith & Friendship gatherings each month. The Welcome Committee would not be able to provide such a wonderful spread of goodies each month without their donations of time ... Read More »
September Tootsie Roll Drive
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 9/07/22
The Father O'Dea Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will hold a tootsie roll drive at LaBonne's Market in Prospect on Saturday, September 24th, and Sunday, September 25th. This is the Knights' annual campaign to raise funds for people with intellectual disabilities. Please stop by and support the Knights in this worthwhile ... Read More »
Church Property Improvements
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 9/02/22
There’s always work to be done on the property, just like your own homes but on a larger scale!
Work will be done soon to lower the drains on the flat roofs, replace a large section of shingles on the church roof, and replace a small section of the ... Read More »
Parishioner Spotlight - Weekend of 9/4
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 9/02/22
All of our volunteers are amazing and here are a couple of new mentions!
The pathway to the Meditation Garden is now complete! Thank you to John Schieffer for donating the labor to complete the walkway They also cut away a broken piece of sidewalk. John Riley then came with soil to ... Read More »
October CPR Training
Posted by Amanda Bertrand (communications coordinator) on 8/30/22
Cathi Kellett, a nurse from Griffin Hospital who coordinates the Valley Parish Nurse Program, will be offering CPR training on Wednesday October 5th at 7:00 p.m. If you need certification, please mark this date on your calendar!
Stay tuned for additional details about the evening, including the fee.
(There ... Read More »
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 »