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OCTOBER 12, 2014
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014
4:00
Brian Mahoney – req. by the Family
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014
8:00 Angeline & William Speziale – req. by Joanne & Donna
Speziale
10:00 Margaret Kennedy Samolyk, 1st anniversary – req. by
Edward Samolyk
11:45 Leo & Delphine Bricuglio, 2nd anniversary – req. by the
Family
5:00 John Manfredi, 2nd anniversary – req. by the Family
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014
12:05 Robert Donnelly – req. by Harry & Kathy Reynolds
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014
7:00 Robert Sullivan – req. by Michael & Mary Ellen Rogers
8:00 Denise LaRaja – req. by Margaret & Sebastian
Pappalardo
12:05 Armond Fonti – req. by Sebastian Kolodziej
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
7:00 Kenneth Pappalardo – req., by Sebastian Pappalardo
8:00 Richard James Walters – req. by Dave Dunbar
12:05 Santo Franzo – req. by the Ladies Guild
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014
7:00 Baby Daniele – req. by the Jacobson, Lupis &
Beauchen Families
8:00 Brian Callahan – req. by the Family
12:05 Perrina Petruzzi – req. by Jim & Betty McManus
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014
7:00 Mae Juana Bumpus – req. by Michael & Patricia
McKenna
8:00 In thanksgiving – req. by Anne Krafft
12:05 Leonteena & George Tull – req. by the Family
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014
4:00 Hipolit Narwid – req. by Bernice & Jack Czertak
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014
8:00 Florence Toscano – req. by the Family
10:00 Josephine & Louis D’Atri – req. by Anne Krafft
11:45 Alfred Silver – req. by the Family
5:00 Dulce Martins – req. by Peg & Dan Lareau
ALTAR FLOWERS – WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2014
The altar flowers this week are donated in memory of
Leo & Delphine Bricuglio – req. by the family.
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Please note that on Monday, October 13, Columbus Day,
there will be one Mass for the day at 12:05 p.m. The
6PM Vesper Service will not be held on October 13.
The parish office will be closed in observance of the
holiday.
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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 11:30 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REBECCA WITHERINGTON AND BRAD STEARNS
CAMILA, daughter of David Bubser and Kimberly LeMay
MORGAN, daughter of Merisa Leclerc-Kelly
LILIA, daughter of Mark and Sheila Sokolski
SISTER PARISH UPDATE
The re-signing of our Covenant and 10-year
twinning celebration last week was both an
informational and festive evening. Thank you to
everyone who contributed or attended. Fr.
Phillippe spoke movingly about effects of our
relationship and support of St. Genevieve
parishioners.
Please keep our five Haiti travelers in your prayers as
they leave Monday morning. They will pray for us as
they travel and meet with our Haitian neighbors and
friends.
For more information about our work or to find out how
you can help, please stop by the Sister Parish station at
the Ministry Fair this weekend and talk with one of our
volunteers. Or, consider coming to our next meeting, on
Monday, October 20, at 6:30 in the Franciscan Center.
All are welcome.
Peace and All Good.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Listing of Fall/Advent 2014 Programs are available
in the Church or at www.spsact.org
Lectio Divina – Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 16
Facilitator: John Lemega
Spiritual Reflection – Mon. 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15
Facilitator: Trudi White
Franciscan Reading Group – Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Oct. 22, No. 12 & 26, Dec. 10
Book: by Richard Rohr. The book is available
through Amazon. New members are invited to join
at any time.
Trip to Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven
Sat., Oct.18 – 10:30 a.m. “Illuminating the Word –
The Saint John’s Bible”
Response by Oct. 14 to Fran at 860-756-4034
Dear Parishioners and Friends at
St. Patrick-St. Anthony and St. Genevieve,
May the Lord give you peace.
I thank you all for the wonderful celebrations of St. Francis
and the beginning of a Jubilee year for the friar presence in
Hartford. It was good to see so many people at the Center on
Saturday as we enjoyed pizza, sandwiches, wonderful desserts as
well as a variety of beverages. As I looked around I was struck by
the intergenerational mix of those gathered. I thank all, who
under Trudi White’s guidance, helped to set up, serve and clean
up after the celebration in the Center. I thank all who were
involved in the liturgies - musicians, lectors, servers, ministers,
ushers, sacristans, and those who brought their stuffed animals! I
hope you noticed that our lectors now include young people. We
have some fine readers who will proclaim the Word at the 10 AM
Mass during the school year. This is a wonderful and long past
due opportunity for shared ministry that is intergenerational as
well. Perhaps with these young voices we will hear the text in
new ways. It was also great to bless and hear our bells!
As we are in the back-to-school mode and we have many
children at our weekend liturgies, I want to remind parents to
please accompany your child for the bathroom breaks that may
be required.
This is the weekend of our Ministry Fair! I encourage you to
● Are you curious about the
many ministries and activities of
St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church
and the Franciscan Center for
Urban Ministry? Plan to join us
after any of the weekend Masses
on October 11 & 12 for the
Ministry Fair. If you cannot join us then, please contact
Trudi White, CVA in the Office of Volunteer Ministry or at
twhite@spsact.org or take a look at our Ministry Guide
on the website (click the “serve” button).
● Our House of Bread Meal Teams are seeking
additional members. The time commitment is once a
month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. On Thurs. Evenings, Sat.
10:45-1 or Sunday, 7:45-11 a.m. The need for meals in
Hartford is increasing and this supper is one way our
hungry neighbors can access food. For more information,
please contact Jean Wilson, or call Trudi in the parish
office.
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
In today’s second reading, St. Paul thanks the Philippians
for being willing to share in his hardships and promises
that God, in turn, will fully supply all their needs. Our
God truly cannot be outdone in generosity!
LIVING STEWARDSHIP
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who share their gifts by cooking or providing meals for
the homebound or those in need at soup kitchens or
community centers.
wander over to the Center to consider the many opportunities
available for ways of sharing your gifts. It is also an opportunity
to connect with other folks, and naturally there will be something
to eat! I am grateful for all of the many ministries that have
developed over the years here at St. Patrick-St. Anthony. Your
creativity and commitment enable the reciprocal experiences of
God’s grace to be made manifest - you are God-bearer and
recipient of God’s presence. I am also very aware of the often
unseen or under-appreciated ministries that abound. Parenting;
caring for the sick or aged; care for friends or family members
struggling with physical, emotional or mental illness; presence;
growing in relationship as partner or spouse; and simply paying
attention to life’s myriad situations are all forms of ministry. I
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 (white or 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!
thank you for the many ways you share your gifts and hope that
you are able to realize the reciprocal grace of God present in the
sharing. Please join us for a few minutes after Mass to be amazed
by the variety of ways that life is being shared here at St. PatrickSt. Anthony and the Franciscan Center.
Finally, our Appeal pledges and gifts are over $90,000 at this
point. I thank all who were able to give and ask those who may
be able to give something to consider your pledge or gift. As
always, I am aware that each person is in a unique financial
situation and I am grateful for whatever support you are able to
give.
Today We Prayed For and Are Thankful For: our
Parish Nurse Blood Pressure Screening Ministry. The
Parish Nurses offer their time on the second Sunday of
each month, check blood pressures and are available to
speak with you regarding health questions. If you are a
licensed nurse in the state of Connecticut and are
interested in assisting our brothers and sisters in this
way, please contact Trudi White, CVA in the parish office.
OPEN HEARTS
GAY & LESBIAN MINISTRY
Next meeting: October 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Families & Friends of the Gay & Lesbian
Community
Next Meeting: October 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Sr. Ginny and individual parents are available for oneon-one visits. Please call the church office for further
information.
"Taking a Chance on God" Film Nights
The Open Hearts GLBT Ministry will present the film
"Taking a Chance on God" (55 min) on Saturday &
Sunday Nights, 6-8 pm on October 11 & 12 at the
Franciscan Center. The film is an inspiring portrait of a
pioneer gay priest and theologian, John McNeill, who is
89 years old, was a POW in Nazi Germany, Vietnam
peace promoter, and leading gay rights advocate and
author. Brendan Fay, the film’s director will be on hand
for discussion following the film. All in the parish are
invited. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Len at
LSDiscenza@gmail.com.
EMMAUS MINISTRY
Retreat Day for Grieving Parents
Saturday, November 1, 2014
9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Several registrants have said that they are coming to our
retreat because of a personal invitation extended by a
parishioner…Thank you!
It would be helpful to have registrations by October 24th
but if you or a friend decide later…all are welcome!
For more information and to register, contact Natalie
Welsh at jjnnwelsh@cox.net.
BECOMING A EUCHARISTIC PEOPLE
An Afternoon of Reflection for Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
Sunday, November 9, 2014 – 1:30-5:00 p.m.
St. Peter Church Hall, Torrington, CT
Msgr. Gerard Schmitz will discuss the centrality of the
Eucharist in the life of a Catholic as well as explore basic
Eucharistic themes from the Scriptures and Church
Documents. It will be an opportunity for those who serve
as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to enrich
their own spirituality and to deepen their appreciation of
this Sacrament.
Registration Fee: $15.00. Checks payable to Office for
Divine Worship.
For a registration form, please call Fran in the parish
office at 860-756-4034.
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!
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SPSA Men’s Fellowship Group Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wed., Oct. 15 in the
Franciscan Center. Selected from the “NOOMA Series”,
the topic for discussion will be “You!” (Do we get so hung
up on debating our faith that we miss out on the point of
it?) The meeting will be from 7 to 8:30 PM with
refreshments and time for networking. Please plan on
attending and bring a snack to the meeting if you are
able. Coffee will be provided. All men are welcome.
LECTOR WORKSHOP
The Office of Divine Worship will be holding a Lector
Workshop on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield.
Father Baranowski will cover the role of lector and
practical guides for more effective liturgical reading. This
workshop will be of interest to individuals who read on a
regular basis and individuals who train lectors.
Registration Fee: $15.00 includes coffee/pastry upon
arrival. Checks payable to Office for Divine
For a registration form, please call Fran in the parish
office at 860-756-4034.
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Weekly – Oct. 4/5
$ 14,006.00
On-line Giving 9/25-10/6
$ 1,754.00
2014 Appeal Goal
$115,000
2014 Appeal Pledges as of 10//14
$ 92,720.00
To register for Online Giving, please visit our
website: www.spsact.org
Thank you for your generosity and support.
READINGS – OCT. 13-19, 2014
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sun.
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27. 31-5:1; Lk 11:29-32
Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41
Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46
Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54
Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7
Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21
Faith Formation
* Register NOW for a program or two with a friend * Please call the Parish Office at 860-756-4034.
SPIRITUALITY AND MORALITY: The Role of Prayer in the Moral Life
Thursday, October 23, 6:30—9:00 p.m.
Does it make a difference to the moral life if you are a person of prayer? In the
pre‐Vatican II manuals of moral theology, prayer was treated largely as an obligation in
the moral life; for example, a person had to attend mass every Sunday under pain of sin.
The relationship between the moral life and the spiritual life was viewed in terms of
duties coupled with penalties if one failed to perform one’s duties. Can we speak in
terms other than obligation when discussing the relationship of spirituality and
morality? This presentation will explore the various ways that our prayer life and our
moral experience enrich each other.
Presenter: Fr. Kenneth Himes, OFM
Suggested Offering: $10.00
Fr. Kenneth R. Himes, OFM, is a Franciscan friar and former chairman of the Department of Theology at Boston College
where he continues to teach theological ethics. A native of Brooklyn, NY he was ordained a Catholic priest in 1976 and
holds a Ph.D. in religion and public policy from Duke University. Fr. Himes is a past President of the Catholic Theological
Society of America and the author of nearly one hundred essays in a variety of academic and popular periodicals. His
recent book, Christianity and Political Order, was published by Orbis Books in 2013 and received the First Place Award in
the area of social teaching from the Catholic Press Association this year.
REEL FAITH: The Jewish Cardinal
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30—8:30 p.m.
Contemporary films can spark valuable discussion for people of faith. Join us as we
view the following movie to explore our faith, traditions and moral values through
our mutual exchange of ideas.
“The Jewish Cardinal” film accurately describes a real man, Jean‐Marie Lustiger, the
Paris‐born son of Jewish immigrants from Poland, who maintained his Jewish identity
even after converting to Catholicism at a young age and later joining the priesthood.
Quickly rising within the ranks of the Church, he was appointed Archbishop of Paris
by Pope John Paul II, and then made a Cardinal. The movie keeps a steady focus on
the strange way this “man of God and of contradictions” insists on being both Jewish
and Catholic, and sometimes being a bridge between the two.
Film is unrated; 1 hour and 36 minutes in length, with subtitles.
Facilitator: Marion Kingsbury
Free Will Offering
HOW THE WORLD WORSHIPS - JUDAISM
One Hundred Blessings a Day: Cultivating Gratitude
Wednesday, November 5; 6:30—8:30 p.m.
This series is designed to cultivate our understanding of one another’s faith traditions.
By exploring the richness of various world religions we hope to celebrate our diversity
while cherishing what we hold in common; to build bridges and develop appreciation
for each other’s beliefs.
Presenter: Rabbi Debra Cantor
Suggested Offering: $8.00
Rabbi Debra Cantor is the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Tikvoh‐Sholom in Bloomfield
CT. A member of the first JTS Rabbinical School class to include women, and a graduate of
Brandeis University, she was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. She has
extensive background in Jewish education with particular expertise in adult learning, teacher training, leadership
development and Jewish outreach. Rabbi Cantor is active in interfaith work, and is an adjunct Lecturer for the Hartford
Seminary’s “Building Abrahamic Partnerships” program among other involvements.
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