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FEBRUARY 1, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015
4:00 Mary R. Infante – req. by Sam & Maryrose Ricciardi
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015
8:00 Rashid & Yesmin Ellis – req. by Anita Ellis
10:00 Daniel Thibault – req. by the Brennan Family
11:45 Robert Carmine – req. by his Mother
5:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015
7:00 Michael Cavallo – req. by Ann Tritak
8:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
12:05 For Our Parishioners
6:00 Vespers
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015
7:00 For Franciscan Center Ministry
8:00 Roger Morgan – req. by the Morgan Family
12:05 Concetta Gianni – req. by the Family
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
7:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
8:00 Tim Trombley – req. by Dave Bjerklie
12:05 Rose M. Colgan – req. by the Family
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
7:00 For Our Parishioners
8:00 For Franciscan Center Ministry
12:05 Bill Tomolonius – req. by the Family
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
7:00 Joao da Costa – req. by Carlos Costa
8:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
12:05 For Our Parishioners
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
4:00 Salvatore Gianni – req. by the Family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
8:00 Tina & Charles Vella, & Lucille Vella Konstandaras –
req. by Charlie Vella
10:00 McAfee, Dudy & Infante Families – req. by Sam &
Maryrose Ricciardi
11:45 Richard Blackstone – req. by the Family
5:00 Joseph McGoff – req. by Parishioners
Please Remember The Sick In Your Prayers:
Lanisha Adam; Joan Ragna
Today We Prayed For: the Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion who faithfully serve our community
during both the weekdays and the weekends at Mass as
well as ministering to those not able to attend Mass. If
this is a ministry you want to know more about, please
speak with Marybeth Walsh or Fr. Tom.
HEALTH MINISTRY PRAYER INTENTION BOOK
You can find our Prayer Intention Book in church to the
left of the sanctuary, near the Baptismal font. Please
feel free to write in any requests for prayers. These
intentions will be remembered by the faith community
once a month at our weekend Masses.
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REMINDERS
The monthly collection will be taken up next
weekend.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be done in the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry next
Sunday after the 8:00. 10:00. and 11:45 a.m.
Masses.
Fair-Trade coffee and donuts will be served after
the 8:00, 10:00 and 11:45 a.m. Masses next
Sunday.
SISTER PARISH UPDATE
The Feast of St. Genevieve was celebrated at
the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 25.
Fran Rago, one of the travelers from the
October 2014 trip to Haiti gave a reflection of
his experience in the form of a poem that he
wrote.
There are some current pictures taken on January 24th of
the construction of the new church in Fouji, Zoranje. You
can find them on the bulletin board at the back of our
church, St. Patrick - St. Anthony Facebook page, or on
the Sister Parish page on the St. Patrick - St. Anthony
website.
The next trip to Haiti will be April 13-20. There will be an
opportunity to see the progress of the new church
construction. Call the parish office for more information
(860-756-4034).
Peace and All Good.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
For a complete listing of programs, please go to our
website, www.spsact.org.
Lectio Divina
Tuesdays, Feb. 3 & 17; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: John Lemega
Night Out 4 U
Tuesday, Feb. 10; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Pat Curtis & Steve Starski
Franciscan Reading Group
Wednesdays, Feb. 11 & 25; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Women’s Drumming Circle
Sunday, Feb. 15; 1:00-2:30 p.m.; in the Chapel
Spiritual Reflection
Monday, Feb. 16; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Trudi White
To register for these programs, please contact the Parish
Office at 860-756-4034.
Dear Parishioners and Friends at
St. Patrick-St. Anthony and St. Genevieve,
May the Lord give you peace.
I thank everyone who made our celebration of St. Genevieve
a spectacular prayer event last Sunday. It is good to remember
our link with our Sister Parish. The new building that will house
their church is under construction. It will be wonderful to see it
completed. It will provide space for the church to pray as well as
for the gathering of the community. Let us continue to keep this
church community in our prayer.
I hope that you were able to take some time during the
snowstorm to pray and consider the many ways that God is
present in our lives. A snow day provides the opportunity to
break from our routine - perhaps time to play, time to organize,
time to be with or contact the significant people in our lives, and
time to pray. I also thank those who were able to touch base with
our senior or infirm members to be sure they were doing well.
As you know, I am sure, Lent is early this year. Our Open
Hearts Ministry has graciously offered to host once again a
Mardi Gras to anticipate our entrance into the season of prayer,
fasting and alms giving. The Mardi Gras will be on February 8
● Community Sunday is a time to
meet in the Urban Center after
Mass for coffee, donuts, blood
pressure screening and
conversation. Additionally our
Community Sunday Hosts are
responsible to set up, replenish
and clean up. Can you imagine being part of this unique
team after the 8, 10 or 11:45 Masses? If so, please
contact Trudi in the parish office for more information.
● There are many opportunities to use your specific
gifts and talents within our parish and the larger
community. To find out the possibilities, please contact
Trudi in the Volunteer Ministry office.
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Moses told the people, “A prophet like me will the Lord,
your God, raise up for you from among your own
kinsmen.” God still provides among His people the gifts
and talents necessary to continue the work of His
Church. What gifts are yours to share?
LIVING STEWARDSHIP
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who set time aside with the Sunday Readings throughout
the week so as to be better prepared to hear the Word of
God and act on it.
following the 11:45 Mass. There will be something to eat
(provided by our partner House of Bread), the gathering of
friends and family, as well as our gracious hosts to celebrate the
many ways of God’s presence among us. Please let the office
know that you are coming so we can be sure to have enough for
everyone to eat. (Our Open Hearts Ministry is the ministry of our
LGBT members. I am grateful to them for their ability to help us
celebrate!)
We have a large group of adult candidates for Initiation
Sacraments this year. I ask your prayer and support for those
who seek to enter more deeply into the community through the
CATHERINE’S PLACE
AT THE FRANCISCAN CENTER FOR URBAN MINISTRY IN COLLABORATION
WITH MERCY HOUSING AND SHELTER CORPORATION
WE CONTINUE TO NEED ITEMS FOR
CATHERINE’S PLACE:
Coffee…Butter…Juice…Cereal…Bread (wheat)
Paper Towels…Toilet Paper…Sugar
1 gallon ziplock bags
Please bring your donations to the plastic bin marked
“Catherine’s Place” at the back of the church.
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. These
Thank you for your generosity!
sacraments are renewal for the whole community. We embrace
the gifts of our new members as we share the wonderful gifts of
this community. I thank you.
In a few weeks the Archbishop’s office will make available
details about participation in the visit of Pope Francis to the
United States. For those interested in going, we will make the
details available.
Finally, we have a number of people who come to our doors
seeking assistance. We provide what we can from what has been
placed in the Poor Boxes in the church as well as donations given
The Red Cross of CT is seeking Disaster Action Team
(DAT) members to offer their time during local disasters.
DAT members meet at the site of a disaster and offer
support as assistance in meeting immediate needs such
as food, clothing, shelter and hope. Information or an
application to become a DAT member can be acquired by
contacting Stephanie Boles, CVA at the American Red
Cross 860-678-2793.
to assist those in need. I thank those who contribute to the poor
READINGS – FEBRUARY 2-8, 2015
boxes with regularity. You provide untold assistance to many
people who live out on the streets, are in danger of living on the
street as well as to parents needing formula for their infant
children. I thank you.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sun.
Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Mk 6:1-6
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Mk 6:7-13
Heb 13:1-8; Mk 6:14-29
Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk
1:29-39
NOVEL IDEA: FICTION DISCUSSION GROUP
A group of parishioners and friends gather once a month
at the Urban Ministry Center to discuss works of fiction
with a wide appeal. We invite and welcome new
participants. Feel free to join us when the book
announced in the bulletin is of interest to you or become
a regular participant and help us choose the selections.
For more information, contact Marybeth Walsh (860523-7034) or Sara Zagorski (860-721-1814).
Upcoming Selections:
Feb. 19
The Blue Star by Tony Earley
Mar. 19
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony
Marra
April 16
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
May 21
The Bees by Laline Paull
June 16
Euphoria by Lily King
Date/Time: Thurs., Feb. 19 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Place:
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
HOUSE OF BREAD
Soup Kitchen & Day Shelter
It’s Meatloaf Sunday! Now you
know what to do when
hamburger is on sale. Cook one
for your family, one for the
House of Bread! Frozen meat loaves will be collected
next week. Bring home cooking to the Soup Kitchen!
Much needed are razors, socks, spray deodorant and
other toiletries. Single use items from hotels are a
treasure at the Day Shelter! Non-perishables for the
Soup Kitchen of 39 gallon trash bags, dish detergent,
bleach, salt & pepper.
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OPEN HEARTS
GAY & LESBIAN MINISTRY
Next meeting: February 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Families & Friends of the Gay & Lesbian
Community
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Sr. Ginny and individual parents are available for oneon-one visits. Please call the church office for further
information.
PRAYER NETWORK
Our Prayer Network is available to receive your prayer
requests. You are invited to call the Franciscan Center
for Urban Ministry, 756-4034, x-162, with prayer
intentions that will be handled with care and in a
confidential manner. At x-162, please leave a message
containing your intention. It is not necessary to give the
name of the individual for whom prayers are being
requested, but it would be helpful if you could give some
idea of the situation about which members of the Prayer
Network will be praying. This extension is checked daily
and the intentions are called out over the network as
quickly as possible. Also, e-mail requests can now
be made to [email protected].
LENTEN CONFESSIONS
In the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation, we meet
the Lord who wants to grant forgiveness and the grace
to live a renewed life in him. The Church encourages
frequent confession to grow closer to Christ Jesus and
his Body, the Church.
All the churches of the Archdiocese will be open for
Confessions every Monday during Lent from 6-7 p.m.
For more information, visit Light4you.info.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Spiritual Direction refers to the active conversation
centering
on
the
relationship
with
God/Divine
Presence/Higher Power, Spirit of what is life-giving. As
companions on the journey, the director listens for the
underlying flow of life (often named “spirit”) in the shared
story. Seven trained Spiritual Directors are available to be
a companion on the journey. If you are interested in
working with a Spiritual Director, please call Fr. Tom at
860-756-4034, ext. 114.
ST. ANTHONY'S BREAD FOR THE POOR
Financial gifts to St. Anthony's Bread For The Poor help to support our
Weekend Meal Program and Sandwich Distribution Program that takes
place 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________________
Please return this coupon with your donation to St. Patrick-St. Anthony
Church, 285 Church St., Hartford, CT 06103 (all checks made payable to:
(Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry).
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Weekly – Jan. 24-25
On-line Giving – Jan. 19-25
$13,305.00
$ 940.00
To register for Online Giving, please visit our
website: WWW.SPSACT.ORG
Thank you for your generosity and support.
It’s a New Year in ADULT FAITH FORMATION!
Welcome to a New Year of Faith Formation opportunities! We have many different programs to offer
you, your friends, and family members. We think you’ll be pleased with the diversity – both daytime
and evening, weeknight and weekend – something for everyone!
The complete listing and schedule is available through our parish website at www.spsact.org.
“We Had the Experience but We Missed the Meaning”
T. S. Eliot
Mondays, February 9, 16 & 23; 7:00-8:30 p.m.
You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness
and loving kindness… to remember that no matter where you are and what you face, within
your heart PEACE is possible. Your own life experience will be our “text”.
Presenter: Sr. Virginia Sheehan, SND
Suggested Offering: $25.00
The God of Surprises
Thursdays, February 12, 19 & 26, March 12, 19 & 26; 12:45-2:15 p.m.
God of Surprises by Gerald Hughes offends the mind but reveals the heart – making it safe to surrender
yourself unashamed for help when you see the truth staring you in the face. This practical book ‘peels back
the onion’ on spirituality and perhaps, this Lent, provides understandings how God works within each of us.
Text: God of Surprises by Gerald W. Hughes (paperback at Amazon.com used/new)
Presenter: Sr. Virginia Sheehan, SND
Suggested Offering: $50.00
Twilight Retreat for Lent
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 13
Tuesday, February 17; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
A time for input, reflection, discussion and prayer as we begin our 90 day journey.
Presenter: Fr. Thomas Gallagher, ofm
Suggested Offering: $10.00; includes dinner.
Intimacy: The Divine Ambush
Saturdays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 & 28; 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Come listen to a recording of and discuss a conference presented in April 2013 in
Santa Fe, New Mexico, by master teachers, Richard Rohr and James Finley. They
offer clear parallels between human and divine intimacy through the poetry and
commentaries of John of the Cross and the experiences and writings of Julian of
Norwich.
Facilitators: June Porter and Steve Starski
Free Will Offering
A Witness to Hope
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 18
Sunday, February 22; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Fr. John Powers, spirited scriptural storyteller, will present/perform a story of an elder-wise
woman from the scriptures and will reflect, not only her Hope for Healing, but will witness
to his own experience of how he Holds Onto Promises Everyday, promises of a Healing Lord.
Presenter: Fr. John Powers, C.P.
Suggested Offering: $12.00; includes a lite lunch.
REEL Faith: “A Place at the Table”
Thursday, February 26; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Film is 84 minutes in length.
50 Million Americans—1 in 4 children—don’t know where their next meal is coming from. A
Place at the Table tells the powerful stories of three such Americans, who maintain their dignity
even as they struggle just to eat. The film shows how the issue could be solved forever, once
the American public decides that ending hunger is in the best interest of us all.
Facilitator: Jack Wentland
Free Will Offering
To register for any of these programs, please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034.
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