FEBRUARY 8, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 7:00 Michael Cavallo – req. by Ann Tritak 8:00 Joan Quinn – req. by Joseph Pearce 12:05 Mary Mittica – req. by her Children & Grandchildren 6:00 Vespers TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 7:00 Andrew Ansaldi – req. by Catherine Wynn 8:00 Edward Taras – req. by the Family 12:05 Dr. Francisco J. Figueroa – req. by Paul & Carolyn Abramo WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 7:00 For Franciscan Center Ministry 8:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry 12:05 For Our Parishioners THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 7:00 For Franciscan Center Ministry 8:00 In thanksgiving – req. by Anne Krafft 12:05 For Catherine’s Place Ministry FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015 7:00 For Our Parishioners 8:00 Neal Beaton – req. by Mary & Ken Pouch 12:05 In thanksgiving to St. Valentine – req. by Fernando Monaco SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 4:00 Francelina Marques – req. by Teresa Carvalho SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015 8:00 Angeline & William Speziale – req. by Daughters Donna & Jordan 10:00 Thomas & Marcia Sherer – req. by Marc Sherer 11:45 In thanksgiving to St. Valentine – req. by St. Valentine Society 5:00 Guiseppe Pappalardo – req. by the LaRosa Family Please Remember The Sick In Your Prayers: Lanisha Adam; Beverly Dillon; Joan Ragna Today We Prayed For: our ushers who help before, during and after Mass. Ushers greet people, help folks find available seats, gather the collection, and assist in cleanup for each weekend Mass. Thank you to this wonderful corps of men and women! 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. REMINDERS The monthly collection will be taken up this weekend. Blood Pressure Screenings will be done in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry this 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 this Sunday. SISTER PARISH UPDATE On Sunday, January 25, Fran Rago, one of the travelers from the October 2014 trip to Haiti gave a reflection of his experience in a poem that he wrote. This and Fran’s two other poems are available on the parish website (go to Community Outreach, then Our Partners where you’ll find St. Genevieve). There are some current pictures of the new church construction in Fouji, Zoranje. You can find them on the bulletin board at the back of our church, on the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Facebook page, or 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. 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 Lectio Divina Tuesday, Feb. 17; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Facilitator: John Lemega 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. First, I want to ask whoever is praying for snow to stop. In our scripture this weekend, we begin with a sense of hopelessness in Job, move to commitment to the preaching of the Gospel in Paul and to the fundamental question of all Christians that is found in Peter’s statement “Everyone is looking for you.” We must ask ourselves what it is that we seek as we gather, commit ourselves to the life of the Gospel and recognize the hopelessness that is the reality for so many people throughout our world. This is a hopelessness that breeds the fear and anger that we find in so many places. We do not have to look too far to see it. In light of Job’s lament, perhaps we hear Paul differently: “For the sake of the Gospel, I am all things to all people.” For the sake of the Gospel, Paul speaks of compassion - the desire to be in communion with the one who struggles in life. For the sake of the Gospel we step aside from rash judgments and culturally conditioned responses to new situations to be with the one who lives with radical hopelessness. When we look at the world, our nation and our communities we are encouraged to see with new eyes and hear with the heart of compassion. What are we looking for in Jesus? We find the one who is healer, teacher, prophet, who eats with sinners, who tenders forgiveness and who calls to life. We find the one who gives himself. Having made that discovery, we are set free to live in his love and like Simon Peter’s mother-inlaw to get up and serve. We serve not to get something or to make up for something but because we are graced to share our gifts with the community. One of the hallmarks of this giftedness for our community is our partnership with the House of Bread. This week the House of Bread marked its 35th anniversary of serving the hungry who are a very real part of our life. This service includes meals to the hungry, and the hunger for giving that is met by serving the meals, knowing the people, and sharing the stories that make this a community that is faithful to being a house of bread for all. I especially thank Sisters Maureen and Theresa for the vision and dedication that has made this ministry a reality for so many people. This ministry has evolved from a coffee pot and station wagon to multiple ministries including a day shelter, housing, education, and childcare. Congratulations and continued blessings in this wonderful imitation of Jesus who fed the hungry on the mountainside. I thank all who give of themselves and are nurtured in this ministry. ● 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, “I do all that I do for the sake of the gospel in the hope of having a share in its blessings.” LIVING STEWARDSHIP We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who use their gifts of healing and forgiveness to help repair relationships in families beset with divorce, death, dysfunction or abuse. 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. Thank you for your generosity! 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. READINGS – FEBRUARY 9-15, 2015 Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sun. Gn 1:1-19; Mk 6:53-56 Gn 1:20-2:4a; Mk 7:1-13 Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Mk 7:14-23 Gn 2:18-25; Mk 7:24-30 Gn 3:1-8; Mk 7:31-37 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45 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 18 Euphoria by Lily King Date/Time: Thurs., Feb. 19 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Place: Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry 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 24 at 6:30 p.m. Sr. Ginny and individual parents are available for oneon-one visits. Please call the church office for further information. SPSA Men’s Fellowship Group Meeting Feb. 18, 2015 Our first meeting of 2015 will be on the topic of “Human Trafficking.” Our speaker will be Steve Ferraro, a former Co-Director of the CT chapter of Not For Sale, a nonprofit international organization. Mr. Ferraro has spoken to numerous CT teens on this topic and appeared on the Mary Jones Show. He has worked with members of CT DCF, law enforcement members and has spoken at events held by the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry, Archdiocese of Hartford. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the Urban Center and all are invited to attend. The topic being presented is fully supported by the SPSA Committee for Social Justice. As the meeting will be on Ash Wednesday, snacks will not be provided, but coffee will be available. We hope to see you there. 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. HOUSE OF BREAD HOME Day Care (Babysitting while mom studies for her GED) General day care supplies such as diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5), wipes, baby powder, juice boxes, toddler friendly snacks (Cheerios, graham crackers, etc.) and paper goods. Thanks to all who brought meat loaves today! You’ve brought home cooking to those in need! www.hobread.org...more than just soup! CLARE GALLERY The Clare Gallery is pleased to present Intimate Spirits: Photography and Poetry in Conversation, as an exhibition by artist and poet Sister Jo-Ann Iannotti, O.P. The exhibition displays both poetry and photography in concert accenting the power of word and image. The artist wishes to draw viewers into the space between themselves and the two creative expressions allowing the works to be “seen”, as well as “read.” This exhibition is free and open to the public and extends from January 19 to March 15, 2015. A reception will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. At the reception, Sister Jo-Ann will discuss the intimacy that results from spending time with images and words and her various processes of creative expression. 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. 31-Feb. 1 Catholic High Schools On-line Giving – Jan. 26-Feb. 1 $13,528.00 $ 3,060.00 $ 1,570.00 To register for Online Giving, please visit our website: WWW.SPSACT.ORG Thank you for your generosity and support. LENT 2015 -- Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Ministry has designed several opportunities during these 90 days to assist us in making time for God and for entering into these seasons of conversion, reconciliation, renewal and change. How will we open ourselves up to transformative experiences? * Register NOW for a program or two with a friend * To register for any of these programs, please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034. 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. Lenten Nourishment A light lunch is provided. Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; 12:30-1:00 p.m. Offering: $5.00 per each luncheon Join us this Lent at noontime for spiritual and physical nourishment. Immediately following 12:05 Mass, Spiritual Talks will be presented in the Franciscan Center. We will explore “The Seven Last Words of Christ”: 2/24: Deacon Art Miller 3/3: Mary Marsan 3/10: Gabriel Lofvall 3/17: Rev. Donna Manocchio 3/24: Pat Curtis 3/31: Fr. Tom Gallagher,ofm 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. 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