MARCH 10, 2013 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013 4:00 Theresa Nunes – req. by Christine Hovey SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 8:00 Sylvester Szaroleta – req. by Pat Buckanavage & Family 10:00 Rose & Angelo Perrone – req. by Thomas Perrone 11:30 Dr. John M. Gibbons, Sr. & Catherine McKelvey Peyser – req. by Mary Gibbons 5:00 Charles & Gloria Keefe & Matthew Strantz – req. by John Keefe MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 7:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 8:00 Claudia & Salvatore D’Occhio – req. by Sophie D’Occhio 12:05 Mary D. Barkman – req. by Chuck & Sharon Bell 6:00 Vespers Service TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013 7:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 8:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 12:05 Guiseppe Pappalardo – req. by the LaRosa Family WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 7:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 8:00 For the people of Syria – req. by Anita Ellis 12:05 Bill Tomolonius – req. by the Abramo Family THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013 7:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 8:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 12:05 Jane Montrichard – req. by Winnie Tull FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013 7:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 8:00 Sebastian & Sophie Leone 12:05 Ralph W. Johnson, III – req. by John & Joyce Lemega 12:30 Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 4:00 James E. & James D. Ward – req. by the Family SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 8:00 Sylvester Szaroleta – req. by Joseph & Mary Sue Buckanavage 10:00 Frank Perrone – req. by Thomas Perrone 11:30 Dora Adams – req. by Daughters Doreen & Marilyn 5:00 Angeline & William Speziale – req. by Daughters Joanne & Donna Please Remember The Sick In Your Prayers: Kelsey Batson; Mary Kasseim; George Sorber; Ada Taylor “A New Day” Bereavement Program The Bereavement Program that was scheduled for March 3 to May 5 has been cancelled as we did not have enough sign- ups. We will however offer it in the Fall starting September 8. If you are interested in attending, please call the parish office to register. 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 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Fair-Trade coffee and donuts will be served after the 8:00, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Masses this Sunday. THE SISTER PARISH UPDATE During this Lenten Season, you are invited to keep our Sister Parish close through prayer and reflection. Let us remember those who are hungry, in Haiti, Hartford, and throughout the world. Plans are underway for the August 6–13 trip to Haiti. Please call the office at 860-756-4034 or talk with Fr. Cid. There will be an orientation meeting planned at a convenient time for the travelers. The next Sister Parish Committee meeting will be on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 pm in the Franciscan Center. New members are welcome. Don’t forget to circle your calendars for the Taste of Haiti on Saturday, June 1. Fr. Frixner from St. Genevieve will be joining us this year. Watch this column for more information. Join Archbishop Mansell and be among the first from the USA to attend a public audience in St. Peter’s Square with our new Holy Father on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Pilgrimage to Italy – Led by Archbishop Henry J. Mansell Visit Rome, Vatican City, Orvieto, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Padua & Venice! – May 20-29, 2013 Mass Celebrated Daily including at Rome’s four major basilicas: St. Peter, St. Mary Major, St. Paul Outside the Walls & St. John Lateran Visit www.archdioceseofhartford.org for details. Reservation/Deposit needed by Friday, March 22, 2013 TODAY WE PRAYED FOR our Bass Clef Choir who assists the congregation in worship during the Mass. If you sing Tenor or Bass and would like to join this ministry, please contact the Bass Clef Choir conductor, Ray Hardman, or Director of Music Ministry, Gabe Lofvall in the parish office. READINGS – MARCH 11-17 2013 Mon. Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tues. Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wed. Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thurs. Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Fri. Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sun. Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11
Transcript
MARCH 10 2013
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY MARCH 9 2013
400 Theresa Nunes ndash req by Christine Hovey
SUNDAY MARCH 10 2013
800 Sylvester Szaroleta ndash req by Pat Buckanavage amp
Family
1000 Rose amp Angelo Perrone ndash req by Thomas Perrone
1130 Dr John M Gibbons Sr amp Catherine McKelvey
Peyser ndash req by Mary Gibbons
500 Charles amp Gloria Keefe amp Matthew Strantz ndash req by
John Keefe MONDAY MARCH 11 2013
700 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
800 Claudia amp Salvatore DrsquoOcchio ndash req by Sophie
DrsquoOcchio
1205 Mary D Barkman ndash req by Chuck amp Sharon Bell
600 Vespers Service
TUESDAY MARCH 12 2013
700 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
800 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
1205 Guiseppe Pappalardo ndash req by the LaRosa Family
WEDNESDAY MARCH 13 2013
700 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
800 For the people of Syria ndash req by Anita Ellis
1205 Bill Tomolonius ndash req by the Abramo Family
THURSDAY MARCH 14 2013
700 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
800 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
1205 Jane Montrichard ndash req by Winnie Tull
FRIDAY MARCH 15 2013
700 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
800 Sebastian amp Sophie Leone
1205 Ralph W Johnson III ndash req by John amp Joyce Lemega
1230 Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY MARCH 16 2013
400 James E amp James D Ward ndash req by the Family
SUNDAY MARCH 17 2013
800 Sylvester Szaroleta ndash req by Joseph amp Mary Sue
Buckanavage
1000 Frank Perrone ndash req by Thomas Perrone
1130 Dora Adams ndash req by Daughters Doreen amp Marilyn
500 Angeline amp William Speziale ndash req by Daughters
Joanne amp Donna
Please Remember The Sick In Your Prayers Kelsey Batson
Mary Kasseim George Sorber Ada Taylor
ldquoA New Dayrdquo Bereavement Program
The Bereavement Program that was scheduled for March 3 to May 5 has been cancelled as we did not have enough sign-ups We will however offer it in the Fall starting September 8 If you are interested in attending please call the parish office to register
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 800 am 1000 am and 1130 am Masses
Fair-Trade coffee and donuts will be served after the 800 1000 and 1130 am Masses this Sunday
THE SISTER PARISH UPDATE
During this Lenten Season you are invited to keep our Sister Parish close through prayer and reflection Let us remember those who are hungry in Haiti Hartford and throughout the world
Plans are underway for the August 6ndash13 trip to Haiti Please call the office at 860-756-4034 or talk with Fr Cid There will be an orientation meeting planned at a convenient time for the travelers The next Sister Parish Committee meeting will be on Monday March 11 at 700 pm in the Franciscan Center New members are welcome Donrsquot forget to circle your calendars for the Taste of Haiti on Saturday June 1 Fr Frixner from St Genevieve will be
joining us this year Watch this column for more information
Join Archbishop Mansell
and be among the first from the USA
to attend a public audience in St Peterrsquos Square with our new Holy Father on Wednesday May 22 2013
Pilgrimage to Italy ndash Led by Archbishop Henry J Mansell
Visit Rome Vatican City Orvieto Assisi Siena Florence Pisa Padua amp Venice ndash May 20-29 2013
Mass Celebrated Daily including at Romersquos four major basilicas
St Peter St Mary Major St Paul Outside the Walls amp
St John Lateran
Visit wwwarchdioceseofhartfordorg for details ReservationDeposit needed by Friday March 22 2013
TODAY WE PRAYED FOR our Bass Clef Choir who assists
the congregation in worship during the Mass If you sing Tenor
or Bass and would like to join this ministry please contact the
Bass Clef Choir conductor Ray Hardman or Director of Music
Ministry Gabe Lofvall in the parish office
READINGS ndash MARCH 11-17 2013 Mon Is 6517-21 Jn 443-54
Tues Ez 471-9 12 Jn 51-16
Wed Is 498-15 Jn 517-30
Thurs Ex 327-14 Jn 531-47
Fri Wis 21a 12-22 Jn 71-2 10 25-30
Sun Is 4316-21 Phil 38-14 Jn 81-11
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St Patrick-St Anthony and St Genevieve
May the Lord give you peace I hope your journey is going well This season is a great
opportunity to deepen your relationship and understanding of the presence of God We are blessed to have this gift each year We are in the year of Luke and have been attentive to the Gospel texts from Luke Last week we heard the parable of the fig tree and of course as we listen to parables we need to be attentive to the unexpected Perhaps the unexpected is that the grace of God is present more strongly in the gardener than the owner of the field Here is an image of God who cultivates and fertilizes in contrast to the owner who cuts down when he does not get what he feels he deserves This week we will hear the story of the Prodigal ldquoFatherrdquo whose love for his two sons is overwhelming Another image that we find in Luke is the prevalence of the Holy Spirit Both in the Gospel and in the Acts of the Apostles Luke presents us with ways of recognizing this dynamism of God
Curiously as I was listening to an interview with a Cardinal who is in Rome for the gathering of the Cardinals when asked what people could do as we look at the upcoming election he responded ldquoprayrdquo I thought that was a good idea but then he reframed the response noting that the Holy Spirit is very responsive to prayer From my perspective it is not the responsiveness of the Holy Spirit that is in question Our very prayer arises from the impetus of Godrsquos Spirit I suspect the greater need for responsiveness is on the part of the voters We pray that they be attentive to the energy insight and wisdom of Godrsquos Spirit May that responsiveness open the doors to new possibility unrealized imaginings a welcome to those who have been driven away and an increase in our understanding of how we each embody ndash incarnate - the presence of God If we imagine our own embodiment of Godrsquos presence we will have greater respect for what it is to be a human person and the grace of diversity that exists among us Yes please pray Let us hope and imagine that the gardener is elected that the one who is overwhelmed by love has a ring placed on his finger and the mantle of responsibility on his back
When asked what they were looking for in a new pope some of our Confirmation Candidates responded peace in the Middle East care for the less fortunate all over the world an improved standard of living through wage and fair trade laws an end to violence care for those who are alone medical help for countries in need including vaccinations for diseases the right to basic human needs everlasting love accept same sex marriage - love is love a more open-minded church an end to racism and starvation freedom clean water world peace food and water to countries in need peace and prosperity for all While I doubt that the Cardinals will have this list on hand as they consider the various candidates and I admit that I did not censor the list nor is it in the power of any one person to accomplish all that is noted these are the hopes and dreams of the next generation Perhaps we hear from the voices of these young people the desire manifest in Godrsquos Spirit
As we seek an end to violence noted more than once within the dreams of our youth I invite you to consider a gathering and talk given by M W Edelman at The University of Hartford on March 14
th The web site for the speaker is
httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg I am sure you will find the rest of the details there We are also involved in sponsoring Kathy Kelly from Voices for Creative Non-Violence who will speak at St James Episcopal Church in West Hartford on April 17
th Again moved by the Holy Spirit we engage in ways of
nurturing an end to violence
The House of Bread meal teams
are in need of help for Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast Each team serves once a month Please contact Jean Wilson or Trudi in the Volunteer Ministry office to find out more
The stewardship message in the parable of the Prodigal Son is
that it is never too late to become a good steward Blessed is
the elder brother who had been a good steward all along but
blessed too is the prodigal son who had to lose all he had in
order to understand the value of what hersquod been given
LIVING STEWARDSHIP
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who open hearts schedules and hands to others by being available and willing to listen to give and to share their resources with all
CATHERINErsquoS PLACE AT THE FRANCISCAN CENTER FOR URBAN MINISTRY IN PARTNERSHIP
Please bring your donations to the plastic bin marked ldquoCatherinersquos Placerdquo at the back of the church
Thank you for your generosity
NEWTOWN A Time for Reflection Sat March 23 9 am to Noon Franciscan Ctr
Co-Sponsored by Spiritual Life Ctr amp St Patrick-St Anthony Church
The events at Newtown CT continue to affect all of us ndash especially those who work with children We invite all those work in educational day care medical settings and more to gather with one another and facilitators for a morning of reflection through the lens of faith Join us Facilitators Rev Oscar Brockmeyer and Trudi White
Spiritual Directors To register call the church office 860-756-4034 or Spiritual Life Ctr 860-243-2374
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction refers to the active conversation centering
on the relationship with GodDivine PresenceHigher Power Spirit of what is life-giving As companions on the journey the director listens for the underlying flow of life (often named ldquospiritrdquo) 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
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 (860-523-7034) or Sara Zagorski (860-721-1814) Upcoming Selections Mar 21 Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Apr 18 The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey May 16 The Strangerrsquos Child by Alan Hollinghurst June 20 The Orphan Masterrsquos Son by Adam Johnson DateTime Thurs Mar 21 ndash 7 to 830 pm Place Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
OPEN HEARTS GAY amp LESBIAN MINISTRY
Next meeting March 10 at 600 pm
Families amp Friends of the Gay amp Lesbian Community Next Meeting March 21 630-800 pm
Sr Ginny and individual parents are available for one-on-one
visits Please call the church office for further information
Join us this Lent at noontime for spiritual and physical
nourishment Immediately following the 1205 Mass Spiritual
Talks will be presented in the Franciscan Center
Mar 12 Speaker Sr Peg Luby RSM Offering $500
NOOMA Nights ndash Tues Mar 12 amp 26 630-730 pm
Need a spiritual boost ndash an inspirational moment ndash during the
week to keep going The films emphasize the teachings of
Jesus relating to real life situations
Mar 12 ndash ldquoDoes God Believe In Usrdquo
Mar 26 ndash ldquoIt Isnrsquot Easy To Forgiverdquo
Facilitators Patricia Curtis amp Steve Starski
Free Will Offering
OUR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS WOULD LOVE TO VISIT YOU
If you or a family member or a parishioner you know is unable to attend Mass due to illness injury disability etc St Patrick-St Anthonyrsquos eucharistic ministers would welcome the opportunity to visit ndash either on a short-term or long-term basis To all these individuals we wish to emphasize that you are a cherished part of our parish community When you are unable to be with us we are lessened Presently we have fifteen eucharistic ministers who are available to visit pray and bring Communion if desired The minister can also share information about other parish resources which are available (eg Sacrament of the Sick prayer shawl etc) To arrange a visit please contact Fr John Leonard OFM at (860) 756-4034 Ext 129 or by e-mail at jleonardspsactorg
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 Yoursquove brought home cooking to those in need
wwwhobreadorgmore than just soup
The Eleventh Annual Rev Dawson D Trenchard Scholarship Applications are available on the parish web site or in the parish office Parish students entering or attending a Catholic school grades K-12 are eligible Applications must be returned by Friday April 12 2013 as directed on the application Sponsored by the Ladies Guild over $30000 has been awarded in the past ten years
2013 ARCHBISHOPrsquoS ANNUAL APPEAL
The 2013 Archbishoprsquos Annual Appeal is now underway in our parish Your support of this yearrsquos Appeal ensures that essential charitable educational and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are continued and carried forward We hope you can help meet our parish goal of $96000 If you would like to make a gift simply mail in your pledge card You may also contact our parish secretary visit the Archdiocesan website at archdioceseofhartfordorg or call the Appeal Office at (800) 781-2550 Keep in mind that an early pledge will allow for a monthly payment plan
ST ANTHONYS BREAD FOR THE POOR
Financial gifts to St Anthonys 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
The collection last weekend amounted to $1672600 Thank you for your generosity and support
Partners
in Ministry
Faith Formation The complete program schedule for WINTERLENTSPRING 2013 is available on our parish website at wwwspsactorg
To register for any of these programs please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034
JESUS DESERT EXPERIENCE His Lenten Time and Ours Monday March 18 500-900 pm Suggested Offering $1500 Presenter Fr Joe Nangle OFM Registration deadline March 14 Fr Joseph Nangle OFM Washington DC an ordained priest for over 50 years has worked with the US Conference of Catholic Bishopsrsquo Office for International Justice and Peace and is a former member of the National Council of Pax Christi USA Fr Joe has served as a staff member and writer for Sojourners magazine
HOW THE WORLD WORSHIPS ndash Native American Spirituality A Personal Journey Thursday April 4 630-830 pm A discussion in the round of thousands of years of stories wisdom and spiritual practice of Indigenous People in North America Implications for our own spiritual journey in the 21st century will be explored through our discussion Presenter George Ducharme PhD Suggested Offering $800
MOMS NIGHT OUT sponsored by Ministry of Mothers Sharing Wednesday April 10 630-930 pm ldquoListening with the Ear of Your Heartrdquo will be our theme as we provide the opportunity to focus on developing an attitude of listening as a skill to be relished a gift and a grace from God who is ever present This program is designed for moms of all ages and we encourage you to bring a friend Set aside time for this special evening and enhance your listening skills Coffee tea and dessert will be served Suggested Offering $1000
ldquoTHESE ARE THE HIDDEN SAYINGS THAT THE LIVING JESUS SPOKErdquo Apocryphal Gospels and Early Christian Experience Saturdays 130mdash345 pm April 13 and 27 May 4 and 18 June 15 and 29 (please note date change from original listing) The so-called lsquohiddenrsquo (apocryphal) gospels have recently been featured in some popular novel and movie plots where they stand at the center of convoluted conspiracy theories and murderous intrigue But when one reads the actual texts it is rather difficult to understand why These gospels although often overlooked by the general reading public have long been known read and studied by specialists Ordinary Christians in the Middle Ages were so intimately familiar with several of them that knowledge of these gospels is required today for properly interpreting some of their greatest works of art and literature These gospels narrated the words and deeds of Jesus and those around him and they articulated a variety of theologies and spiritualities During these six sessions we will read and discuss key texts from four apocryphal gospels the Proto-Gospel (Protevangelium) of James the Gospel of Peter the Coptic Gospel of Thomas and the Coptic Gospel of Mary Before the first session participants should procure a copy of Bart D Ehrman and Zlatko Plese The Apocryphal Gospels Texts and Translations (New York Oxford University Press 2011) ISBN 978-0-19-973210-4 In preparation for the first session participants should read the section on the Proto-Gospel of James (Apocryphal Gospels pp 31-71) Presenter Paul Sansone Suggested Offering $5000 because of the continuing nature of this course we request payment in full at time of registration To discuss an alternative payment schedule please contact Pat Curtis at 860-756-4034 x113 It will be helpful to have 20 participants for this course - encourage a friend to register with you
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Dear Parishioners and Friends of St Patrick-St Anthony and St Genevieve
May the Lord give you peace I hope your journey is going well This season is a great
opportunity to deepen your relationship and understanding of the presence of God We are blessed to have this gift each year We are in the year of Luke and have been attentive to the Gospel texts from Luke Last week we heard the parable of the fig tree and of course as we listen to parables we need to be attentive to the unexpected Perhaps the unexpected is that the grace of God is present more strongly in the gardener than the owner of the field Here is an image of God who cultivates and fertilizes in contrast to the owner who cuts down when he does not get what he feels he deserves This week we will hear the story of the Prodigal ldquoFatherrdquo whose love for his two sons is overwhelming Another image that we find in Luke is the prevalence of the Holy Spirit Both in the Gospel and in the Acts of the Apostles Luke presents us with ways of recognizing this dynamism of God
Curiously as I was listening to an interview with a Cardinal who is in Rome for the gathering of the Cardinals when asked what people could do as we look at the upcoming election he responded ldquoprayrdquo I thought that was a good idea but then he reframed the response noting that the Holy Spirit is very responsive to prayer From my perspective it is not the responsiveness of the Holy Spirit that is in question Our very prayer arises from the impetus of Godrsquos Spirit I suspect the greater need for responsiveness is on the part of the voters We pray that they be attentive to the energy insight and wisdom of Godrsquos Spirit May that responsiveness open the doors to new possibility unrealized imaginings a welcome to those who have been driven away and an increase in our understanding of how we each embody ndash incarnate - the presence of God If we imagine our own embodiment of Godrsquos presence we will have greater respect for what it is to be a human person and the grace of diversity that exists among us Yes please pray Let us hope and imagine that the gardener is elected that the one who is overwhelmed by love has a ring placed on his finger and the mantle of responsibility on his back
When asked what they were looking for in a new pope some of our Confirmation Candidates responded peace in the Middle East care for the less fortunate all over the world an improved standard of living through wage and fair trade laws an end to violence care for those who are alone medical help for countries in need including vaccinations for diseases the right to basic human needs everlasting love accept same sex marriage - love is love a more open-minded church an end to racism and starvation freedom clean water world peace food and water to countries in need peace and prosperity for all While I doubt that the Cardinals will have this list on hand as they consider the various candidates and I admit that I did not censor the list nor is it in the power of any one person to accomplish all that is noted these are the hopes and dreams of the next generation Perhaps we hear from the voices of these young people the desire manifest in Godrsquos Spirit
As we seek an end to violence noted more than once within the dreams of our youth I invite you to consider a gathering and talk given by M W Edelman at The University of Hartford on March 14
th The web site for the speaker is
httpwwwchildrensdefenseorg I am sure you will find the rest of the details there We are also involved in sponsoring Kathy Kelly from Voices for Creative Non-Violence who will speak at St James Episcopal Church in West Hartford on April 17
th Again moved by the Holy Spirit we engage in ways of
nurturing an end to violence
The House of Bread meal teams
are in need of help for Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast Each team serves once a month Please contact Jean Wilson or Trudi in the Volunteer Ministry office to find out more
The stewardship message in the parable of the Prodigal Son is
that it is never too late to become a good steward Blessed is
the elder brother who had been a good steward all along but
blessed too is the prodigal son who had to lose all he had in
order to understand the value of what hersquod been given
LIVING STEWARDSHIP
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who open hearts schedules and hands to others by being available and willing to listen to give and to share their resources with all
CATHERINErsquoS PLACE AT THE FRANCISCAN CENTER FOR URBAN MINISTRY IN PARTNERSHIP
Please bring your donations to the plastic bin marked ldquoCatherinersquos Placerdquo at the back of the church
Thank you for your generosity
NEWTOWN A Time for Reflection Sat March 23 9 am to Noon Franciscan Ctr
Co-Sponsored by Spiritual Life Ctr amp St Patrick-St Anthony Church
The events at Newtown CT continue to affect all of us ndash especially those who work with children We invite all those work in educational day care medical settings and more to gather with one another and facilitators for a morning of reflection through the lens of faith Join us Facilitators Rev Oscar Brockmeyer and Trudi White
Spiritual Directors To register call the church office 860-756-4034 or Spiritual Life Ctr 860-243-2374
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction refers to the active conversation centering
on the relationship with GodDivine PresenceHigher Power Spirit of what is life-giving As companions on the journey the director listens for the underlying flow of life (often named ldquospiritrdquo) 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
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 (860-523-7034) or Sara Zagorski (860-721-1814) Upcoming Selections Mar 21 Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Apr 18 The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey May 16 The Strangerrsquos Child by Alan Hollinghurst June 20 The Orphan Masterrsquos Son by Adam Johnson DateTime Thurs Mar 21 ndash 7 to 830 pm Place Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
OPEN HEARTS GAY amp LESBIAN MINISTRY
Next meeting March 10 at 600 pm
Families amp Friends of the Gay amp Lesbian Community Next Meeting March 21 630-800 pm
Sr Ginny and individual parents are available for one-on-one
visits Please call the church office for further information
Join us this Lent at noontime for spiritual and physical
nourishment Immediately following the 1205 Mass Spiritual
Talks will be presented in the Franciscan Center
Mar 12 Speaker Sr Peg Luby RSM Offering $500
NOOMA Nights ndash Tues Mar 12 amp 26 630-730 pm
Need a spiritual boost ndash an inspirational moment ndash during the
week to keep going The films emphasize the teachings of
Jesus relating to real life situations
Mar 12 ndash ldquoDoes God Believe In Usrdquo
Mar 26 ndash ldquoIt Isnrsquot Easy To Forgiverdquo
Facilitators Patricia Curtis amp Steve Starski
Free Will Offering
OUR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS WOULD LOVE TO VISIT YOU
If you or a family member or a parishioner you know is unable to attend Mass due to illness injury disability etc St Patrick-St Anthonyrsquos eucharistic ministers would welcome the opportunity to visit ndash either on a short-term or long-term basis To all these individuals we wish to emphasize that you are a cherished part of our parish community When you are unable to be with us we are lessened Presently we have fifteen eucharistic ministers who are available to visit pray and bring Communion if desired The minister can also share information about other parish resources which are available (eg Sacrament of the Sick prayer shawl etc) To arrange a visit please contact Fr John Leonard OFM at (860) 756-4034 Ext 129 or by e-mail at jleonardspsactorg
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 Yoursquove brought home cooking to those in need
wwwhobreadorgmore than just soup
The Eleventh Annual Rev Dawson D Trenchard Scholarship Applications are available on the parish web site or in the parish office Parish students entering or attending a Catholic school grades K-12 are eligible Applications must be returned by Friday April 12 2013 as directed on the application Sponsored by the Ladies Guild over $30000 has been awarded in the past ten years
2013 ARCHBISHOPrsquoS ANNUAL APPEAL
The 2013 Archbishoprsquos Annual Appeal is now underway in our parish Your support of this yearrsquos Appeal ensures that essential charitable educational and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are continued and carried forward We hope you can help meet our parish goal of $96000 If you would like to make a gift simply mail in your pledge card You may also contact our parish secretary visit the Archdiocesan website at archdioceseofhartfordorg or call the Appeal Office at (800) 781-2550 Keep in mind that an early pledge will allow for a monthly payment plan
ST ANTHONYS BREAD FOR THE POOR
Financial gifts to St Anthonys 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
The collection last weekend amounted to $1672600 Thank you for your generosity and support
Partners
in Ministry
Faith Formation The complete program schedule for WINTERLENTSPRING 2013 is available on our parish website at wwwspsactorg
To register for any of these programs please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034
JESUS DESERT EXPERIENCE His Lenten Time and Ours Monday March 18 500-900 pm Suggested Offering $1500 Presenter Fr Joe Nangle OFM Registration deadline March 14 Fr Joseph Nangle OFM Washington DC an ordained priest for over 50 years has worked with the US Conference of Catholic Bishopsrsquo Office for International Justice and Peace and is a former member of the National Council of Pax Christi USA Fr Joe has served as a staff member and writer for Sojourners magazine
HOW THE WORLD WORSHIPS ndash Native American Spirituality A Personal Journey Thursday April 4 630-830 pm A discussion in the round of thousands of years of stories wisdom and spiritual practice of Indigenous People in North America Implications for our own spiritual journey in the 21st century will be explored through our discussion Presenter George Ducharme PhD Suggested Offering $800
MOMS NIGHT OUT sponsored by Ministry of Mothers Sharing Wednesday April 10 630-930 pm ldquoListening with the Ear of Your Heartrdquo will be our theme as we provide the opportunity to focus on developing an attitude of listening as a skill to be relished a gift and a grace from God who is ever present This program is designed for moms of all ages and we encourage you to bring a friend Set aside time for this special evening and enhance your listening skills Coffee tea and dessert will be served Suggested Offering $1000
ldquoTHESE ARE THE HIDDEN SAYINGS THAT THE LIVING JESUS SPOKErdquo Apocryphal Gospels and Early Christian Experience Saturdays 130mdash345 pm April 13 and 27 May 4 and 18 June 15 and 29 (please note date change from original listing) The so-called lsquohiddenrsquo (apocryphal) gospels have recently been featured in some popular novel and movie plots where they stand at the center of convoluted conspiracy theories and murderous intrigue But when one reads the actual texts it is rather difficult to understand why These gospels although often overlooked by the general reading public have long been known read and studied by specialists Ordinary Christians in the Middle Ages were so intimately familiar with several of them that knowledge of these gospels is required today for properly interpreting some of their greatest works of art and literature These gospels narrated the words and deeds of Jesus and those around him and they articulated a variety of theologies and spiritualities During these six sessions we will read and discuss key texts from four apocryphal gospels the Proto-Gospel (Protevangelium) of James the Gospel of Peter the Coptic Gospel of Thomas and the Coptic Gospel of Mary Before the first session participants should procure a copy of Bart D Ehrman and Zlatko Plese The Apocryphal Gospels Texts and Translations (New York Oxford University Press 2011) ISBN 978-0-19-973210-4 In preparation for the first session participants should read the section on the Proto-Gospel of James (Apocryphal Gospels pp 31-71) Presenter Paul Sansone Suggested Offering $5000 because of the continuing nature of this course we request payment in full at time of registration To discuss an alternative payment schedule please contact Pat Curtis at 860-756-4034 x113 It will be helpful to have 20 participants for this course - encourage a friend to register with you
Angelo DeFazio BS RPh PDPrescriptions bull Diabetes bull Ostomy bull Medical Aids
ldquoFREE DELIVERYrdquo HARTFORDS ONLY DRIVE THRU PHARMACY3 Convenient Hartford Locations
500 Farmington Avenue 100 Woodland Street860-522-9289 Lobby of St Francis Hospital 800-523-4454 860-527-2800
860-286-2766 bull 131 Coventry Street
10 SeniorDiscount on Rx
Hartford OrthopedicSurgeons PC
John J OBrien MDJohn J Mara MD
Robert W McAllister MD1000 Asylum AvenueHartford CT 06105
For appointments please call525-4469
PATRISSI NURSERY35 Ringgold St West Hartford
233-5578middot Complete Garden Center
middot Complete Landscaping AvailableKevin Cavalier ~ President
Wethersfi eldEast Hartford563-6117
Advertise YourBusiness
Here
056A (EM) St Patrick-St Anthony Hartford CT For Advertising Information Call (800) 364-0684 Bon Venture Services LLC bull PO Box 850 Flanders NJ 07836
All Things SeniorSenior Care Consulting On In-Home Health
Care Assisted Living Nursing Homes amp More860-803-5881
WWWALLTHINGSSENIORLLCCOM
Recovery mentorscoaches providing confi dential support to persons suffering with alcohol or drug addiction We CAN
HELP you get sober and stay sober one day at a time
Call 1-866-592-2525 bull wwwrecoverwellorg
REJEAN LABRIE middot 860-559-4344
wwwlabriehomeimprovementcom
Senior LivingSpecialist
JOAN LAFFIN PARISHIONER
860-280-4227wwwmarykaycomjlaffin
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 (860-523-7034) or Sara Zagorski (860-721-1814) Upcoming Selections Mar 21 Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Apr 18 The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey May 16 The Strangerrsquos Child by Alan Hollinghurst June 20 The Orphan Masterrsquos Son by Adam Johnson DateTime Thurs Mar 21 ndash 7 to 830 pm Place Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
OPEN HEARTS GAY amp LESBIAN MINISTRY
Next meeting March 10 at 600 pm
Families amp Friends of the Gay amp Lesbian Community Next Meeting March 21 630-800 pm
Sr Ginny and individual parents are available for one-on-one
visits Please call the church office for further information
Join us this Lent at noontime for spiritual and physical
nourishment Immediately following the 1205 Mass Spiritual
Talks will be presented in the Franciscan Center
Mar 12 Speaker Sr Peg Luby RSM Offering $500
NOOMA Nights ndash Tues Mar 12 amp 26 630-730 pm
Need a spiritual boost ndash an inspirational moment ndash during the
week to keep going The films emphasize the teachings of
Jesus relating to real life situations
Mar 12 ndash ldquoDoes God Believe In Usrdquo
Mar 26 ndash ldquoIt Isnrsquot Easy To Forgiverdquo
Facilitators Patricia Curtis amp Steve Starski
Free Will Offering
OUR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS WOULD LOVE TO VISIT YOU
If you or a family member or a parishioner you know is unable to attend Mass due to illness injury disability etc St Patrick-St Anthonyrsquos eucharistic ministers would welcome the opportunity to visit ndash either on a short-term or long-term basis To all these individuals we wish to emphasize that you are a cherished part of our parish community When you are unable to be with us we are lessened Presently we have fifteen eucharistic ministers who are available to visit pray and bring Communion if desired The minister can also share information about other parish resources which are available (eg Sacrament of the Sick prayer shawl etc) To arrange a visit please contact Fr John Leonard OFM at (860) 756-4034 Ext 129 or by e-mail at jleonardspsactorg
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 Yoursquove brought home cooking to those in need
wwwhobreadorgmore than just soup
The Eleventh Annual Rev Dawson D Trenchard Scholarship Applications are available on the parish web site or in the parish office Parish students entering or attending a Catholic school grades K-12 are eligible Applications must be returned by Friday April 12 2013 as directed on the application Sponsored by the Ladies Guild over $30000 has been awarded in the past ten years
2013 ARCHBISHOPrsquoS ANNUAL APPEAL
The 2013 Archbishoprsquos Annual Appeal is now underway in our parish Your support of this yearrsquos Appeal ensures that essential charitable educational and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are continued and carried forward We hope you can help meet our parish goal of $96000 If you would like to make a gift simply mail in your pledge card You may also contact our parish secretary visit the Archdiocesan website at archdioceseofhartfordorg or call the Appeal Office at (800) 781-2550 Keep in mind that an early pledge will allow for a monthly payment plan
ST ANTHONYS BREAD FOR THE POOR
Financial gifts to St Anthonys 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
The collection last weekend amounted to $1672600 Thank you for your generosity and support
Partners
in Ministry
Faith Formation The complete program schedule for WINTERLENTSPRING 2013 is available on our parish website at wwwspsactorg
To register for any of these programs please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034
JESUS DESERT EXPERIENCE His Lenten Time and Ours Monday March 18 500-900 pm Suggested Offering $1500 Presenter Fr Joe Nangle OFM Registration deadline March 14 Fr Joseph Nangle OFM Washington DC an ordained priest for over 50 years has worked with the US Conference of Catholic Bishopsrsquo Office for International Justice and Peace and is a former member of the National Council of Pax Christi USA Fr Joe has served as a staff member and writer for Sojourners magazine
HOW THE WORLD WORSHIPS ndash Native American Spirituality A Personal Journey Thursday April 4 630-830 pm A discussion in the round of thousands of years of stories wisdom and spiritual practice of Indigenous People in North America Implications for our own spiritual journey in the 21st century will be explored through our discussion Presenter George Ducharme PhD Suggested Offering $800
MOMS NIGHT OUT sponsored by Ministry of Mothers Sharing Wednesday April 10 630-930 pm ldquoListening with the Ear of Your Heartrdquo will be our theme as we provide the opportunity to focus on developing an attitude of listening as a skill to be relished a gift and a grace from God who is ever present This program is designed for moms of all ages and we encourage you to bring a friend Set aside time for this special evening and enhance your listening skills Coffee tea and dessert will be served Suggested Offering $1000
ldquoTHESE ARE THE HIDDEN SAYINGS THAT THE LIVING JESUS SPOKErdquo Apocryphal Gospels and Early Christian Experience Saturdays 130mdash345 pm April 13 and 27 May 4 and 18 June 15 and 29 (please note date change from original listing) The so-called lsquohiddenrsquo (apocryphal) gospels have recently been featured in some popular novel and movie plots where they stand at the center of convoluted conspiracy theories and murderous intrigue But when one reads the actual texts it is rather difficult to understand why These gospels although often overlooked by the general reading public have long been known read and studied by specialists Ordinary Christians in the Middle Ages were so intimately familiar with several of them that knowledge of these gospels is required today for properly interpreting some of their greatest works of art and literature These gospels narrated the words and deeds of Jesus and those around him and they articulated a variety of theologies and spiritualities During these six sessions we will read and discuss key texts from four apocryphal gospels the Proto-Gospel (Protevangelium) of James the Gospel of Peter the Coptic Gospel of Thomas and the Coptic Gospel of Mary Before the first session participants should procure a copy of Bart D Ehrman and Zlatko Plese The Apocryphal Gospels Texts and Translations (New York Oxford University Press 2011) ISBN 978-0-19-973210-4 In preparation for the first session participants should read the section on the Proto-Gospel of James (Apocryphal Gospels pp 31-71) Presenter Paul Sansone Suggested Offering $5000 because of the continuing nature of this course we request payment in full at time of registration To discuss an alternative payment schedule please contact Pat Curtis at 860-756-4034 x113 It will be helpful to have 20 participants for this course - encourage a friend to register with you
Angelo DeFazio BS RPh PDPrescriptions bull Diabetes bull Ostomy bull Medical Aids
ldquoFREE DELIVERYrdquo HARTFORDS ONLY DRIVE THRU PHARMACY3 Convenient Hartford Locations
500 Farmington Avenue 100 Woodland Street860-522-9289 Lobby of St Francis Hospital 800-523-4454 860-527-2800
860-286-2766 bull 131 Coventry Street
10 SeniorDiscount on Rx
Hartford OrthopedicSurgeons PC
John J OBrien MDJohn J Mara MD
Robert W McAllister MD1000 Asylum AvenueHartford CT 06105
For appointments please call525-4469
PATRISSI NURSERY35 Ringgold St West Hartford
233-5578middot Complete Garden Center
middot Complete Landscaping AvailableKevin Cavalier ~ President
Wethersfi eldEast Hartford563-6117
Advertise YourBusiness
Here
056A (EM) St Patrick-St Anthony Hartford CT For Advertising Information Call (800) 364-0684 Bon Venture Services LLC bull PO Box 850 Flanders NJ 07836
All Things SeniorSenior Care Consulting On In-Home Health
Care Assisted Living Nursing Homes amp More860-803-5881
WWWALLTHINGSSENIORLLCCOM
Recovery mentorscoaches providing confi dential support to persons suffering with alcohol or drug addiction We CAN
HELP you get sober and stay sober one day at a time
Call 1-866-592-2525 bull wwwrecoverwellorg
REJEAN LABRIE middot 860-559-4344
wwwlabriehomeimprovementcom
Senior LivingSpecialist
JOAN LAFFIN PARISHIONER
860-280-4227wwwmarykaycomjlaffin
Faith Formation The complete program schedule for WINTERLENTSPRING 2013 is available on our parish website at wwwspsactorg
To register for any of these programs please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034
JESUS DESERT EXPERIENCE His Lenten Time and Ours Monday March 18 500-900 pm Suggested Offering $1500 Presenter Fr Joe Nangle OFM Registration deadline March 14 Fr Joseph Nangle OFM Washington DC an ordained priest for over 50 years has worked with the US Conference of Catholic Bishopsrsquo Office for International Justice and Peace and is a former member of the National Council of Pax Christi USA Fr Joe has served as a staff member and writer for Sojourners magazine
HOW THE WORLD WORSHIPS ndash Native American Spirituality A Personal Journey Thursday April 4 630-830 pm A discussion in the round of thousands of years of stories wisdom and spiritual practice of Indigenous People in North America Implications for our own spiritual journey in the 21st century will be explored through our discussion Presenter George Ducharme PhD Suggested Offering $800
MOMS NIGHT OUT sponsored by Ministry of Mothers Sharing Wednesday April 10 630-930 pm ldquoListening with the Ear of Your Heartrdquo will be our theme as we provide the opportunity to focus on developing an attitude of listening as a skill to be relished a gift and a grace from God who is ever present This program is designed for moms of all ages and we encourage you to bring a friend Set aside time for this special evening and enhance your listening skills Coffee tea and dessert will be served Suggested Offering $1000
ldquoTHESE ARE THE HIDDEN SAYINGS THAT THE LIVING JESUS SPOKErdquo Apocryphal Gospels and Early Christian Experience Saturdays 130mdash345 pm April 13 and 27 May 4 and 18 June 15 and 29 (please note date change from original listing) The so-called lsquohiddenrsquo (apocryphal) gospels have recently been featured in some popular novel and movie plots where they stand at the center of convoluted conspiracy theories and murderous intrigue But when one reads the actual texts it is rather difficult to understand why These gospels although often overlooked by the general reading public have long been known read and studied by specialists Ordinary Christians in the Middle Ages were so intimately familiar with several of them that knowledge of these gospels is required today for properly interpreting some of their greatest works of art and literature These gospels narrated the words and deeds of Jesus and those around him and they articulated a variety of theologies and spiritualities During these six sessions we will read and discuss key texts from four apocryphal gospels the Proto-Gospel (Protevangelium) of James the Gospel of Peter the Coptic Gospel of Thomas and the Coptic Gospel of Mary Before the first session participants should procure a copy of Bart D Ehrman and Zlatko Plese The Apocryphal Gospels Texts and Translations (New York Oxford University Press 2011) ISBN 978-0-19-973210-4 In preparation for the first session participants should read the section on the Proto-Gospel of James (Apocryphal Gospels pp 31-71) Presenter Paul Sansone Suggested Offering $5000 because of the continuing nature of this course we request payment in full at time of registration To discuss an alternative payment schedule please contact Pat Curtis at 860-756-4034 x113 It will be helpful to have 20 participants for this course - encourage a friend to register with you
Angelo DeFazio BS RPh PDPrescriptions bull Diabetes bull Ostomy bull Medical Aids
ldquoFREE DELIVERYrdquo HARTFORDS ONLY DRIVE THRU PHARMACY3 Convenient Hartford Locations
500 Farmington Avenue 100 Woodland Street860-522-9289 Lobby of St Francis Hospital 800-523-4454 860-527-2800
860-286-2766 bull 131 Coventry Street
10 SeniorDiscount on Rx
Hartford OrthopedicSurgeons PC
John J OBrien MDJohn J Mara MD
Robert W McAllister MD1000 Asylum AvenueHartford CT 06105
For appointments please call525-4469
PATRISSI NURSERY35 Ringgold St West Hartford
233-5578middot Complete Garden Center
middot Complete Landscaping AvailableKevin Cavalier ~ President
Wethersfi eldEast Hartford563-6117
Advertise YourBusiness
Here
056A (EM) St Patrick-St Anthony Hartford CT For Advertising Information Call (800) 364-0684 Bon Venture Services LLC bull PO Box 850 Flanders NJ 07836
