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.    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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. Thank you for your generosity www.hobread.org...more than just soup! 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 prayer@spsact.org. 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. 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