2011 ANNUAL REPORT - Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony Church

2011 ANNUAL REPORT

MISSION STATEMENT
St. Patrick–St. Anthony Parish and The Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry is a welcoming and dynamic community
of Christian disciples. Rooted in the Franciscan experience of the Roman Catholic tradition, we proactively endeavor to
extend hospitality both at the Eucharistic Table and as we minister reciprocally and in solidarity among the alienated
and the poor, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit in the Greater Hartford Community.
2011 MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Adult Faith Formation: Pat Curtis
Adventure Saturday Mentors: Vinnie Loffredo
Altar Servers: Chris Devine & Meg Hutcheson
Baptism Preparation: Julie Przybycien
Bass Clef Choir: Ray Hardman
Care Ministry: Lynne Willis
Catherine’s Place: Trudi White, CVA
Catherine’s Place Meals: Fran D’Amico & Cynthia Prior
Church Décor: John Bizis
Clare Gallery: Nancy Wynn
Committee for Social Justice: Fran D’Amico
Confirmation: Faith VosWinkel
Donut Sunday Hosts: Anna Eddy & Jack Martins
Eucharistic Ministers: Marybeth Walsh
Finance Committee: Don Wilson
Gallery Choir: Gabriel Löfvall
Gardens Team: Ed Denson
Hospitality: Rosemary McCarthy & Carole Twohig
House of Bread Partnership: Tom Gallagher, ofm
House of Bread Meal Teams: Jean Wilson
Lectors: Denis Geary
Ladies Guild: Marianne Midura
Liturgical Advisory Committee: Marybeth Walsh
& Tom Gallagher, ofm
Marriage Preparation: Anne & Brian Thibeault
Newsletter: Carol Harding
New Life Program for Divorced and Separated
Catholics: Stacie Mawson & Margot Comacho
A Novel Idea: Marybeth Walsh & Sara Zagorski
Office Volunteers: Trudi White, CVA
Open Hearts Ministry: Michael Reynolds &
Ginny Sheehan, SND
Parish Nursing Bereavement: Cecy Mickey & Helen
Martins
Parish Nursing Blood Pressure Screenings: Lucille
Taylor
Parish Trustees: Christina Mainelli & Carl Zyskowski
Pastoral Care: John Leonard, ofm
Prayer Network: Marie Ferrantino
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Janet Bristow
Religious Education: Deb Pelletier
Sandwich Makers: Rebecca Webber
Sandwich Serving: Linda Astromowicz & Lise Perody
Sister Parish: Tom Cuthbertson & Roberta Horton
Treble Clef Choir: Pamela Johnson
Ushers: Andrew Giardino, ofm
Volunteers at Large: Trudi White, CVA
Welcoming Committee: Anna & Roger Eddy
Women of Hope: Pat Curtis
Layout and design by Pamela Johnson. Editing by Pamela Johnson and Paul Sansone.
Photography by Carolyn Abramo, Jeff Feldmann, Meg Hutcheson, Matthew Johnson, and Pamela Johnson.

PASTOR’S LETTER
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
May the Lord give you peace.
I invite you to take some time to consider the 2011 Annual Report. It is good to reflect on our experience as
moments of encounter with the presence of God. You will find in this report a reflection on our mission,
the variety of ministries, our worship, our community, and our finances. I am grateful to all who participate
in our life and who not only give of themselves so generously, but also receive the gracious gift of the other.
In considering 2011 we must talk of the weather. The winter storms brought record snow through January
and early February. The hills of snow remained with us well into Lent. A most painful reminder was the
extended school year for so many teachers and students. We also had a tornado just north of us and a
hurricane in the summer. The early snow in the fall left many without power and a significant loss of trees
in our area.
Not surprisingly, these seasons were also marked by incredible hospitality. We were privileged to share our
space with our partner, The House of Bread, as they expanded their facilities. For weeks, the friary meeting
room was home to many people who sought shelter during the day and something to eat. Having Sebastian,
the chef at House of Bread, here during the day made our Lenten Noontime Nourishment series even more
exciting. The meals were delicious and the presentation remarkable. During the October storm many were
without power. We were privileged to host men and women from a local group home. These folks slept in
our meeting rooms and recreated and dined in the Friary meeting room. We also became a site for folks
looking to charge their cell phones, take a shower, connect to the internet, and have a warm place to stay.
We hosted “dinner and a movie” one night for any who could join us. Hospitality is clearly a hallmark of
our community.
Many of you were able to participate in the ordination of our brothers, Cid and Erick. This was a great
grace, because you had shared in forming them for ministry. We are fortunate to have Fr. Cid as a part of
our community.
I am grateful to you for your sharing in our life and ask your continued prayers for the parish, the Center,
and for the friars of Holy Name Province.
Peace and all good,
Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm
Pastor
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2011 AT A GLANCE
Your Staff
Carolyn Abramo, Office Assistant
John Bizis, Wedding Coordinator & Sanctuary Décor
Patricia Curtis, Pastoral Associate
Denis Geary, Weekend Sacristan
Fr. Andrew Giardino, ofm, Parochial Vicar
Mary Gray, Religious Ed Family Program
Carol Hanlon, Religious Ed 7th & 8th Grade Program
Roberta Horton, Volunteer Facilities Scheduler
Pamela Johnson, Associate Liturgy Director,
Office Administrator
Fr. Cidouane Joseph, ofm, Parochial Vicar
Lauren Kasperowski, Traditional Rel. Ed Program
Fr. Thomas Gallagher, ofm, Pastor
Carol LaPorte, Weekend Receptionist
Fr. John Leonard, ofm, Parochial Vicar
Gilberto Lisboa, Church Custodian
Gabriel Löfvall, Director of Music Ministry
Frances Martyn, Parish & Center Secretary
Salvatrice Mazzarella, Weekend Receptionist
Deb Pelletier, Religious Ed Team Coordinator
Orville Russell, Director of Maintenance
David Violette, Maintenance
Faith VosWinkel, High School Confirmation Program
Trudi White, Director of Volunteer Ministry
The Numbers
1,608 Volunteers with 61,140 service hours
1601 Registered Households
83 New Member Registrations
500 Children in Religious Education
283 Weekend Masses
773 Daily Masses
36 Baptisms
39 Confirmations
60 First Communions
21 Weddings
31 Funerals
1683 Participants in Adult Faith Formation and
Women of Hope Programs
107 Zip Codes
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:00 PM
Weekday: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and 12:05 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:30 AM to 12:00 NOON; Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
General Info
Phone: 860-756-4034
Email:
info@spsact.org
Website: www.spsact.org
Office Hours: Monday—Thursday: 8:30 AM—7:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00—11:30 AM
Church Hours: Monday—Friday: 6:30 AM—1:00 PM
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Altar Servers
Thirty-one new and veteran Altar Servers ministered at the Lord’s table during our liturgies in 2011. These men,
women, and children provided generous assistance at our weekend celebrations of the Eucharist.
Baptism
The Baptismal Preparation Team offered
four preparation classes to help parents
consider the ways in which Baptism begins
our life in Christ. In 2011, we welcomed
thirty-five children and one adult into the
Church through the waters of Baptism. The
preparation program includes video clips of
Father Tom, ofm discussing the theology of
Baptism. The team explores with parents
the primary symbols of Baptism and the
important role of godparents. A blessing of
the participants to commission them in
their ministry of parenting is an important
element in the preparation session.
Eucharistic Ministers
Sixty-eight extraordinary ministers of the
Eucharist exercised their dedicated service
in the parish in 2011; this number includes
six newly commissioned ministers and two
ministers who transferred from another parish. Forty-eight ministers are scheduled every other weekend and twenty are
not regularly scheduled. The weekday ministry is served by seventeen active ministers; upon request, others visit people
who are homebound or in convalescent homes. Fr. John Leonard, ofm offers a monthly sharing and reflection session for
ministers who visit the sick and homebound.
Lectors
Forty-six Lectors served at our weekend Masses during 2011, and
twenty-one Lectors served at the weekday 12:05 pm Mass. On Palm
Sunday 2011, the Passion of the Lord was read at each of the Masses
by candidates for Confirmation, and at the Good Friday liturgy by
various ministry representatives. To highlight the drama of these
sacred days, some readers proclaimed the biblical text from the choir
loft.
Liturgical Advisory Committee
The Liturgical Advisory Committee continued to discuss the
changes in the liturgical texts that were implemented in Advent
2011. Changes in the weekly printed worship aid to help facilitate
the new congregational responses were implemented and the weekly
worship aid received a new six-page format to accommodate the
additional text.
Children of the parish take a front row seat during the Mass to witness the
welcoming of a child into the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism. All
are extending their hands to take part in the blessing.
Lector Bill Prenetta takes a role in the reading of the
Passion on Good Friday as liturgical dancer Grace
Gothers stands at the ready for her role in
portraying the drama of the Passion.
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Liturgical Dancers
In 2011, dancers offered their talents to provide
prayerful liturgical dance at our liturgies during the
Easter Triduum, on Easter Sunday, and at Christmas.
The grace and beauty of their movement highlighted
the drama of the Passion and the solemnity of the
presentation of the Cross on Good Friday,
heightened the joy of the Resurrection as they danced
to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and helped us
experience the wonder of Christ’s birth as they led us
in adoration of Jesus, who assumed our flesh.
Marriage Preparation
The Marriage Preparation Team, made up of married
couples from St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish, planned
and conducted a workshop for twenty-one engaged
couples. Discussion topics included family of origin,
communication, conflict resolution, finances, and
intimacy. The couples were introduced to the parish
community at the 4:00 pm liturgy, where the
community blessed them as they continued their
preparation for living the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Music Ministry
St. Patrick-St. Anthony takes pride in its vibrant
music ministry, one that encompasses musical
expressions from all corners of the world and strives
to imbue every member of the congregation with
passion for word and sound, and an eagerness to
express this passion through singing and playing. St.
Patrick-St. Anthony Church is well known for its
exuberant music and bold programming, which
permeate every liturgy. The unparalleled acoustics of
our exquisite nineteenth-century brownstone church
provide a steady incentive to fill it with beautiful
sounds woven together in blended harmony, while
leading the congregation in reverent worship.
The Bass Clef Choir
Over a dozen volunteers and three section-leaders
offered their talents to the Bass Clef Choir in
2011. This unique ensemble of male voices
provided music leadership at the 5:00 pm Sunday
Mass every other week, occasionally at the 8:00 am
Mass, and also on special feast days and at special
liturgical celebrations. While they are fond of all
musical styles, the Bass Clef Choir made the
At the start of each Sunday liturgy during Advent, a candle for
the Advent wreath was lit from the Easter Candle in the sanctuary.
Then people were invited to process to the Peace Pole outside the
church for the lighting of the Advent wreath.
Liturgical dancers raised their arms in praise as the people,
choir, and musicians proclaimed the Gloria during the
Easter Vigil (April 23, 2011).
Ray Hardman directs the Bass Clef Choir at the 5:00 pm Mass
commemorating 9/11 (September 11, 2011).
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church resonate with early colonial American shape-note numbers and the ageless Gregorian chant that so well suits
their low voices.
The Gallery Choir
Over thirty volunteers and
eight section-leaders brought
their musical gifts to the
Gallery Choir in 2011. This
choir was featured at the
10:00 am Mass on Sundays
and major feasts. Their
members provided music
leadership through a sacred
choral repertoire that
brought scriptural poetry to
life through music. The
Gallery Choir explored a
diversity of different styles of
music, including antique
Medieval and Renaissance
motets, beautifully crafted
Baroque, Classical, and
Romantic works, and
dazzling twentieth-century
pieces that include Gospel,
world, and contemporary
sounds. Their varied
repertoire included music
sung in English, French,
German, Latin, Portuguese,
Russian, and Spanish. The
Gallery Choir also led the
annual Christmas Festival of
Lessons and Carols.
The Treble Clef Choir
Over two-dozen volunteers
and three section-leaders
Members of the Gallery Choir served as our music ministers for the evening service
commemorating the Transitus (death) of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 3, 2011).
Pamela Johnson directs the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Treble Clef Choir and the
West Hartford Women’s Chorale in the finale, Voices of Light, by Paul Halley
(Spring Collaboration Concert, April 2011).
combined their gifts of melody and harmony for the Treble Clef Choir in 2011. This very distinctive choir of high
voices provided musical leadership at the 5:00 pm Sunday Mass every other week, periodically at the 8:00 am Sunday
Mass, and also on some special feasts. In the spring of 2011, the Treble Clef Choir joined the West Hartford Women’s
Chorale (conducted by Ethan Nash) in offering a concert at St. Patrick-St. Anthony that displayed the exceptional
abilities of these female vocalists. The Treble Clef Choir also prepared their annual devotional performance of sacred
Lenten music, including Francis Poulenc’s exquisite Litanies à la Vierge Noire for a service on Good Friday evening.
The Christmas and Easter Kids’ Chorale
Many children participated in the 2011 Easter and Christmas celebrations, lending their young, clear voices to the
special Masses celebrated at the Urban Center. The children not only added beautiful sound and vitality to the liturgy by
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singing anthems and special songs; they also
led the congregation as Cantors and
Proclaimers of the Word. The Kids’ Chorale
was conducted by Suzanne O’Connor and
accompanied by Christian Cashman.
Instrumentalists
Volunteer and professional instrumentalists
enhanced our worship experience at the 2011
Easter and Christmas celebrations and on
other feast days. The sound of new timbres—
strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion
instruments (alone or in combination with
organ and piano)—resounded throughout our
acoustically outstanding sanctuary.
Combined Events
In 2011, the Gallery Choir, together with the Treble
Clef and Bass Clef Choirs, twice performed
Argentinean composer Ariel Ramírez’s distinctive
pieces. In April 2011, Ramírez’s Misa Criolla, a Latino
mass setting, was offered as part of a joint choral
concert that included the choral ensembles from
Christ Church Cathedral and Center Church, our
neighboring houses of worship. In June 2011, the Bass
Clef, Treble Clef, and Gallery Choirs came together to
rejuvenate our vocal and choral techniques under the
guidance of Maestro Richard Coffey (Choral Leader of
South Church, New Britain, CONCORA, and the
Hartford Chorale) who provided a very informative
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Katie Kelly rings a green bell as the
Christmas Kids’ Chorale leads the
congregation in singing on Christmas Eve.
The Cashman family provided instrumental support for the Christmas Kids’
Chorale (directed by Suzanne O’Connor) for the Mass held in the
Franciscan Center on Christmas Eve.
Yovianna Garcia, Eugenio Huanca, and Gonzalo Cortes were featured
instrumentalists for Navidad Nuestra (“Our Christmas”) at the 2011
Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Isabel Fitzsimmons (pictured at center) and her sister Kateri
are two of the youngest members of the Gallery Choir;
together they sang the opening verse to Once In Royal David’s City
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Choral Workshop for our
singers. Our three choirs
welcomed him with separate
pieces and two combined
anthems. In December 2011
our three choirs shared duties
at the annual Festival of Lessons
and Carols, when all of our
musicians crowned the musical
year with buoyant and bright
sound. The occasion was
celebrated with the
performance of another of
Ariel Ramírez’s masterpieces,
his charming Christmas
pageant Navidad Nuestra
(“Our Christmas”), a staple
yuletide piece in Latin-American
countries. Navidad Nuestra was the
musical centerpiece of the Festival of
Lessons and Carols. Characterized by
idiosyncratic Latino rhythms and
unusual orchestration (including
harpsichord, charango—an
Argentinean small instrument made
with the carcass of an armadillo—
bombo drums, and guitars), it greatly
enriched our Christmas experience.
All three choirs gathered to sing Ariel Ramírez’s Navidad Nuestra (“Our Christmas”)
for the 2011 Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Visitors joined some of the regular members of the choirs to form the “All Are
Welcome” Choir at the 10:00 am Mass on August 7, 2011.
The All Are Welcome Choir
An impromptu choir was formed on several occasions during 2011, which was dubbed the “All Are Welcome Choir.”
The group was convoked only for the liturgy at which the choir sang; preparation consisted of a single rehearsal. The
The Hartt Choruses, conducted by Edward Bolkovac, Colin Britt, Carolina Flores, and Stuart Younse, were joined by the
Hartford Chorale Chamber Choir and Glastonbury High School Choir for Sing for the City, an annual community fundraising
event which this year raised over $2,600 for the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Sandwich Ministry.
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only requirement for admittance was an
eagerness to provide musical accompaniment
for the liturgy. This spontaneous choir sang
twice during the summer months, when the
permanent choirs were in recess, and for a
Mass in celebration of the covenant with our
sister parish, St. Genevieve, Zoranje, Haiti
(June 2011). The All Are Welcome Choir
provides an ideal opportunity for friends and
parishioners who are considering joining one
of the permanent ensembles to learn about
choral expectations and to experience a
rehearsal.
Music in the City Returns!
Our erstwhile concert series Music in the City
was brought back to life, thanks to
determined requests from local musicians to
use our church for concerts. Two major events were held in October 2011. In the first event, all the choirs from the local
Hartt School of Music (University of Hartford), the Hartford Choral Chamber Singers, and Manchester Community
College Choir, offered their annual Sing for the City concert. At the second event, the renowned vocal ensembles Chorus
Angelicus & Gaudeamus, together with Gospel legend Theresa Thomason, performed Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia (“Earth
Mass”), a rare Mass setting that includes a jazz ensemble, percussion, and pre-recorded nature sounds (such as whale and
wolf calls). The annual Festival of Lessons and Carols rounded off the 2011 musical offerings.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
In 2011, seven people participated
in the Rite of Christian Initiation
(RCIA) process. Weekly meetings
included an opportunity for
participants to reflect together on
the Sunday Scripture readings; to
learn about Scripture and the
Catholic faith and liturgy; to pray
together; and to share their
mutual journey of faith with each
other. These candidates were
received into the church at the
Easter Vigil.
Special Liturgical Events
Special liturgical events
throughout the year
complemented our weekly
celebrations of the Eucharist.
In 2011, the following special
liturgies were celebrated:
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Gabriel Löfvall (Artistic Director for Joyful Noise Inc., the umbrella
organization for the vocal ensembles Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus)
acknowledges organist, Ezekiel Menéndez, following the Chorus
Angelicus & Gaudeamus presentation of Missa Gaia (“Earth Mass”),
featuring well-known Gospel singer, Theresa Thomason.
Fr. Tom, joined by the concelebrating ministers and the congregation, blesses the
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January 5 and 6—Anointing of the Sick
January 30—Feast of St. Genevieve
March 8—Ash Wednesday Vigil (including burning of palms from 2010)
March 9—Vespers for Ash Wednesday
June 11—Vigil Mass for Pentecost
August 10—Transitus of St. Clare
September 11—9/11 Memorial
October 3—Transitus of St. Francis
November 2—Mass of Remembrance
November 19—Suicide Survivors Mass
November 23—Vigil Mass for Thanksgiving
December 1—World AIDS Day
December 10—Mass of Anointing of the Sick (celebrated in the
Franciscan Center)
December 31—Vigil Mass for New Year’s Day, including a reception and
the viewing of fireworks.
Ushers
We are blessed with ushers who are
committed to their ministry! Some come
prepared to assist each week; others are
drafted by Fr. Andrew to serve as needed.
Each usher offers the hospitality unique
to St. Patrick-St. Anthony.
Children and adults brought their wellworn
and well-loved stuffed animals
for a special blessing during the
weekend liturgies celebrating the
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Frank Thomann and Sean Callahan receive the offering during the
10:00 am Easter Mass.
In remembrance of 10
years since 9/11, a
2500-pound bell, cast
in bronze and inscribed
with the names of the
men and women from
the New York and the
Port Authority Police
Forces who died that
day, was placed in
front of the church and
rung ten times. Barbara
Theurkauf, who lost her
brother, Tom, on 9/11
rang the bell before the
4:00 pm Mass
(September 10, 2011).
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Baptisms Celebrated in 2011
Brody Osvaldo Belgrove
Chase Stephen Bisaillon
Danielle Aston Branco
Lucas Carvallo-Herbstaedt
Benjamin Louis Chechile
Schalleen Connelly
Matthew Cypher Cook
Aime Pineda Flores
Bianca Pineda Flores
Kiara Foley
James Vincenzo Freschi
Sophia Rose Laffin
Isis Louise Graser
Riley Jane Hansen
Rowan Thaddeus Harned
Mikartny Amelia Hart
Alexis Mackenzie Hawk
Patrick Xavier Hennessy
Layle Sky Higgins
Benjamin Robert Kolenda, Jr.
Hailey Elizabeth Kroll
Victoria Rose Luzi
Desmond Francis McGloin
Jack Carroll Morrell
Quinlan Ann Moylan
Kieran Francis O’Connor
Elizabeth Ann Orchen-Baker
John Joseph Orchen-Baker
Ian James Owler
Madeline Rose Perrault
Patrick Edward Reilly
Jacob Enrique Santiago
Bridget Viola Gertrude Shannon
Elizabeth Lynn Thibeault
Renee Marie Williams
Nadia Mariella Zaffina
Sealed by the Holy Spirit in 2011
Kendra Andrada
Ethan Cannon
Quintin Casella
Molly Chiffer
Shealagh Clark
Schalleen Connelly
Will Cook
Annie Coursey
Nancy Fellinger
Max Gaudio
Ellen Hanlon
Thomas Holland
George Howard
Lydia Howard
Atticus Kelly
Caroline Kuzoian
Emily Kuzoian
Kyle Langevin
Gretchen Lemke
Alexander Lord
Emma Manfredi
Jimmy Manger
Katie Manger
Charles Marlor
Brenden Michaelis
Kathleen Morrisroe
Isabel O’Connell
Molly O’Hare
Lauren Oldziej
Jere Ravenscroft
Anthony Ravosa
Charles Slaughter
Elizabeth Slaughter
Max Sherer
Sam Sherer
Alexandra Smith
Caroline Tibbits
Stephen Treacy
Jennifer Yarsawich
Welcomed to the Eucharistic Table in 2011
Thomas O. Aisevbonaye
Anna Jiang Qian Baker
Jordan Barnes
Brooke Atkins Barry
Isaac Lee Beltran
Michael John Bobin
Garrett Ahearn Brown
Luke Michael Brown
Calista Ximena Carlson
Nathaniel Walter Cavo
Rebecca Jayne Chernovetz
Sophia Elizabeth Colliton
Caroline Paige Connelly
Michael Damian Culligan
Helene Katherine Cummings
Leah Taylor Cunha
Anabella Grace DiNatale
Kobe Bryce Dominguez
Hannah Caitlyn Duzy
Matthew Eamonn Flynn
Chase Elizabeth Gengras
Ella Gill Harrington
Maeve Marie Healy
Grace Connor Hennessy
Nora Quinn Holmes
Elizabeth Dorothy Horan
Nolan William Horn
Bridget Ava Hunt
Ava Elizabeth Johnson
Genevieve Barrett LaForte
Joseph Michael LaSpada
Sophia Grace Cappuccio Long
Isabelle Dior Lundquist
Emma Rose Main
Miranda LeeAnn Makari
John Garrit Marx
Jackson Thomas McDonald
Isabella Grace Mielcarek
Molly Elizabeth Miller
Audrey Jean Mongillo
Claire Winifred Murphy
Alexandra Evelyn Nash
Emily Suzanne Nash
Jack Douglas Newhouse
Liam Jeremiah O'Dwyer
Carter John O'Keefe
Elizabeth Ann Orchen-Baker
Catherine Olivia Pace
Mark Hayden Peoples
Christopher Michael Pinchera
Jerveil Kwame Prempeh
Kaci Lynn Radican
Lindsay Anne Robinson
Aidan Michal Rostkowski
Gabrielle Rose Tardif
Zoe Marina Lucia Vaz
Nicolas Guillermo Villamizar
Lucia Isabella Volin
Nathaniel James Welsh
Elizabeth Anne York
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The first communicants processed from Our Lady of the Angels Chapel
during the Hymn “All Are Welcome” at the 11:30 am Mass on May 8, 2011.
First Communion Celebrations were also held at the 4:00 pm Mass on May 7,
2011 and at the 10:00 am Sunday Mass on May 8, 2011
to accommodate the communicants’ invited guests.
Marriages Celebrated in 2011
Dan Neville & Courtney Pusko
Shane Fogarty & Samantha Grath
Ryan Buzzell & Amy Griffin
Nicholas Warchol and Adrienne Smith
Jose Rivera & Suzana Santos
Tim Holzhauer & Elizabeth Dolan
Eric Cavoli & Rosalynn Bravo
Michael LaBianca & Angela Minoia
Ryan MacDonald & Jenna Cooke
Steven Procko & Lea Molloy
Travis Meyer & Christina Johns
Sebastian Burzacchi & Kelly Burke
Matthew Dwyer & Kate Grelle
Michael Palombizio & Kristen Lainas
Luke Junger & Jennifer Tatasciore
Brian Lied & Alexandra McCary
Steve Soares & Alicia Uliano
Brett Pucher & Danielle Gervais
Jessica Laffin & Tanner Glantz
Tara Rondano & Jeff Moody
Anthony Rinaldi & Elizabeth Gionfriddo
Deceased of the Parish in 2011
Robert “Ben” Adam
James Baio, Sr.
Elizabeth Barbieri
Katherine Barnard
Patricia D. Barry
Riberto Bascom
William D. Brown
Roland R. Cailler
Prudence Chechile
Grace Chiarenza
Frank Ciarlegio
Rosemarie Clarke
Miriam Costello
Patrick Dempsey
Louise Fiorentino
Yolanda Fiorentino
Stephen G. Kristofak, Jr.
Maria Vittoria Mancini
Mary Marsdale
John Martin
Raymond J. Michaelis
Mary Montano
Roger P. Morgan
Dorothy Murphy
Doris Sharkey
Arlene Singarella
Angeline Speziale
Sarah St. George
Thomas S. Testa
John B. Walsh
Jacqueline Welsh
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Adult Faith Formation
The Adult Faith Formation Ministry sponsored 180 programs and prayer offerings
during 2011 to nourish participants’ spiritual growth. These offerings included
programs in faith sharing, Scripture study, and explorations into spirituality and
prayer that encouraged adults to deepen their faith and heighten their awareness of
God in their daily living. In 2011, we continued our ongoing series How The World
People gathered to hear Ken
Himes, ofm in October 2011.
Worships by viewing a multiple-part
series on Jerusalem, and by hosting a
two-part series on the Eastern Rite
Churches. Commitment to
contemplative prayer remained
strong, and parishioners participated regularly in weekly prayer sessions of lectio divina and centering prayer. The
Franciscan Reading Groups have expanded our ongoing Franciscan spirituality program. Our commitment to exploring
Scripture included an eight-part series on Jesus in the Gospels. The number of participants in our daytime programs
increased as more people found ways to share significant experiences with others. Films were used to explore spirituality
and social justice topics. Five Twilight Retreats and three weekend retreats for men and women of the parish and their
friends offered time for extended quiet and reflection. This rich variety of program offerings—daytime and evening,
weeknight and weekend—provided something for everyone! The Adult Faith Formation Ministry serves as a regional
resource for people from all over the greater Hartford area.
Religious Education
Religious Education continued to grow and flourish at St. Patrick-St. Anthony during 2011. Sixty children made their
First Communion in spring 2011. In addition to
sacramental preparation, a variety of programs
were offered throughout the school year to meet
the individual catechetical needs of our 500
children. For younger children (through sixth
grade) three programs continued to be offered.
The first is a traditional-style program in which
students attend Sunday morning classes. The
second is a Family Program in which students and
their parents meet monthly with other families to
discuss sacraments, the liturgical seasons, and
Christian family life. The third is the Catechesis of
the Good Shepherd, a hands-on learning program
based on the Montessori method, in which
participants meet in small-group sessions (Sunday
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mornings or weekdays after school) under the
guidance of a skilled and certified instructor—
making this a popular choice for Religious
Education. Seventh and eighth graders gathered
together on two Sunday evenings a month
throughout the academic year. This program focused
on understanding their faith as they prepared for
confirmation and making adult life choices. Sixty-five
seventh and eighth grade students made deliveries of
homemade cookies to senior members of our parish
for Valentine’s Day 2011. In Advent 2011, students
prepared 200 Advent Wreath kits for the St. Patrick-
St. Anthony community. In addition, wreaths were
The Foran family crafts their Advent Wreath at the annual wreath
making event on the first Sunday of Advent, 2011.
prepared to be picked up or delivered to senior members of our
parish. All of our programs continued to enjoy growing registration
and included social ministry and family involvement in various
ways.
Confirmation 2011: Thirty-two candidates from the St. Patrick-
St. Anthony Community were confirmed on April 26, 2011. They
participated in a two-year preparation program which included a
Sunday retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center (West
Hartford), classroom instruction, and experience in ministry. As
part of their ministerial experience, Confirmation candidates
Following his Confirmation, Thomas Holland poses
for a picture with Archbishop Henry Mansell,
Thomas’s mom Rita, and his sister Maureen (April 26,
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regularly prepared Sunday breakfasts at the House of Bread, made dinners for Catherine’s Place residents, assisted young
children in the Adventure Saturday Mentor Program, and on a number of Saturdays worked at the Catholic Worker
House. The Confirmation candidates also held a very well-attended pancake breakfast, which is an annual fundraiser for
the Mentor Program and the Catholic Worker House. Several candidates participated in reading the Passion on Palm
Sunday 2011 and others helped with the Giving Tree or participated in various other parish ministries.
Spiritual Direction
A new offering introduced in 2011 was spiritual direction. Since in the Franciscan tradition the real spiritual director is
the Holy Spirit, this type of spiritual direction is characterized by the willingness of a mature Christian to accompany
another person on his or her life journey to help that person discern, support, or recall the manifold experiences of God’s
presence in their personal history. All of our directors are certified and in peer review.
Women of Hope Ministr y
Women of Hope Ministry sponsored thirty-nine program, prayer,
outreach, and advocacy offerings in 2011. Women of Hope Ministry
catalyzes our faith community to be more attentive to the ongoing needs
and challenges of women in church and in society—both within our parish
boundaries and beyond. There are five ministry areas: faith formation,
prayer, advocacy, Muslim/Christian dialogue, and Ministry of Mothers
Sharing (MOMS). In collaboration with the Committee for Social Justice,
we began a twice-monthly peace vigil around our parish Peace Pole at the
corner of Ann Uccello and Church Streets. To celebrate Women’s History
month, we hosted the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit on the
achievements and accomplishments of women from the state of
Connecticut as advocates for justice and equality. Our women’s Drumming
Circle met monthly and was invited to be part of the Music Ministry at
special Haitian liturgical celebrations. Our prayer experiences this year have
taken us to a Bosnian mosque and to Fishers Island Sound for our annual
Sunset Cruise and Evening of Reflection. We also shared the rosary and
dinner with our friends from St. Justins’s Martha/Mary Guild.
Joyce Lemega, of Women of Hope,
coordinated distribution of 112 loaves
of Remembrance Bread for friends and
parishioners who had lost loved ones
in the past year.
Elaine Wiatr puts finishing touches on the Remembrance
Breads prior to delivery.
Michael Burns helped with the
Remembrance Bread project.
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The Vibrant Voices series continued to encourage critical thinking about issues in the Church today and provide
inspiration from faith-filled leaders. In collaboration with the Ladies Guild, the Gaelic and Garlic Pasta Feast and Basket
Bazaar continued to be a successful annual fundraiser. Through these various ministry offerings, Women of Hope formed
people’s minds and hearts through education programs, spirituality groups, ecumenical retreats and prayer opportunities,
interfaith conversations, and activities that promote the dignity of all people.
Members of the Drumming Circle, Shirley Swanson, Elaine
Wiatr, and Dale Galbo, drum at Our Lady of Calvary
Retreat Center in Farmington (September 2011).
Joyce Lemega, Pat Curtis, and Patty Panetta
don their hats for a “High Tea” function hosted
by St. Justin’s Church (Hartford).
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A Novel Idea
A Novel Idea is a book discussion
group that has met monthly for
more than eighteen years to discuss
works of fiction. In 2011,
membership increased; attendance
ranged between 15 and 25
participants at the monthly
meetings.
Care Ministry
Our Care Ministers assisted thirteen
families who lost a loved one in
2011 to guide them in planning the
funeral Mass or memorial service.
These compassionate ministers
offered grieving families and friends
the support of our community
during their time of loss.
The Church Décor Team
Throughout 2011, the Church Décor Team enhanced our community
worship space with beauty and elegance. Each week the Sanctuary Décor
Coordinator prepared flower arrangements for the sanctuary that reflected
the mood of the liturgical season or event. We are grateful to Zysk
Brothers Landscaping Inc. for their generosity in once again installing our
baptismal pool on Holy Saturday morning. This baptismal pool, which
was equipped with running water and finished with stone-work and
plants, received adults and children for Baptism at the Easter Vigil and
throughout the Easter Season as they entered into the waters of rebirth.
The Christmas nativity scene featured a traditional crèche highlighting the
Holy Family and the adoration of the shepherds.
Clare Gallery Ministry
Clare Gallery, a not-for-profit professional exhibition gallery, hosted four
exhibits in 2011 that emphasized social justice, world religion, and
interfaith themes. These exhibits were: Morning Walks and Talks with the
Creator: Work by Hartford Artist John Karrer (January 13—February 27,
The decorating committee decorated the Church for the 2011 Christmas Masses.
If you were looking through the front doors of
the church on Holy Saturday morning 2011,
you would have seen the Zysk Brothers’ truck
that had transported the stone used to finish
the baptismal pool for the Easter Vigil.
2011); Haitian Stations of the Cross (March—May 2011); Le Point Vierge: Mary and the Catholic Imagination (August
25—October 23, 2011); A Painter’s Gospel: Icons by Br. Robert Lentz, ofm (November—December 2011). The ninemember
Clare Gallery ministry team logged almost 350 hours last year on installations, publicity, receptions, and
researching artists for future exhibits. An important part of the Clare Gallery ministry is soliciting the commitment of
the artists to provide educational sessions in conjunction with their exhibits. These sessions have contributed to the faith
formation of all who entered Clare Gallery. For example, more than 40 people gathered to listen to photographer John
Karrer and to view his inspirational PowerPoint meditation on Creation. Over 120 students in grades 7-10 participated
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in creating the Haitian Stations of the Cross.
When they came to view the exhibit on
opening night, their parents witnessed the
students’ engagement with the exhibit and
their understanding of the suffering of the
Haitian people. Parishioners sponsored the
exhibition of Franciscan iconographer
Robert Lentz, thereby deepening their
commitment.
Committee for Social Justice
In 2011, the Committee for Social Justice
(CSJ) chose to focus on peace. One of the
first initiatives was to have the Peace Prayer
(attributed to St. Francis of Assisi) prayed at
Committee for Social Justice and the Women of Hope joined forces to hold
Peace Vigils in front of the Peace Pole.
both ministries stood with signs in front
of the Peace Pole to raise hopes for peace
and to call for an end to violence and war
in our communities and our world. In
March and October of 2011 Catholic
Relief Services was invited to provide two
advocacy workshops. The CSJ also
recommended that St. Patrick-St.
Anthony purchase coffee for church
events from Equal Exchange, because all
of their products are fair trade. The CSJ
2011 Local Giving Tree resulted in 481
gifts collected and distributed to the
following charities:
Over 120 students in grades 7-10 participated in the creation
of the Haitian Stations of the Cross.
Mass on Community Sundays. In May
2011, the CSJ coordinated the St. Patrick
-St. Anthony Team for FoodShare’s
Annual Walk against Hunger, raising
over $10,000. Seventy percent of those
funds went directly to House of Bread. St.
Patrick-St Anthony was the Top Faith
Team (in funds raised) for the eighth
consecutive year. The CSJ reached out to
other ministries to prepare joint programs
on the theme of peace. The Adult Faith
Formation Summer Nourishment Series
featured four sessions on peace and
peacemakers. CSJ joined with Women of
Hope to hold peace vigils on the first and
third Wednesdays of the month,
beginning in September. Members of
Members of Committee for Social Justice sorted, bagged, and tagged the 481
gifts generously donated in response to the annual Giving Tree.
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Agency
Gifts
Catherine’s Place 30
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center - Children with HIV (CCMC-C) 88
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center - Teens Against Negligence (CCMC-TAN) 53
House of Bread (HOB) - Families in Need (HOB-F) 61
House of Bread - H.O.M.E Program - Mothers (HOB-HM) 13
House of Bread - H.O.M.E Program - Children (HOB-HC) 44
House of Bread - Mentors (HOB-M) 24
House of Bread - Soup Kitchen (HOB-S) 42
House of Bread - Transitional Living - Men (HOB-TM) 31
House of Bread - Transitional Living - Women (HOB-TW) 7
Youth United for Survival (Y-US) 50
Christian Activities Council 38
Community Sunday Hosts a.k.a. “Donut Sundays”
On the second Sunday of every month during 2011, our group of volunteers offered their time to tend to the
distribution of fair trade coffee, juice, and as many as forty dozen donuts to St. Patrick-St. Anthony parishioners and
friends in the Urban Center after the three Sunday morning Masses. The team ensured that the coffee was hot and kept
donut trays and juice pitchers full. During the summer months lemonade and cookies were served in place of donuts and
hot coffee. With cheery smiles and friendly service, this dedicated group welcomed all who stopped by after Mass and
provided a pleasant environment in which parishioners and friends of the parish could mingle, chat, and learn about the
many ministries of our community.
Gardens Team
The Father Murphy Garden and the Ann Uccello Street Garden, cared for by twenty team members, were the source of
pleasure for countless individuals throughout the summer of 2011.The Father Murphy Garden was enhanced with new
varieties of plants to provide a place conducive both to quiet reflection and outdoor parties. The Gardens Team
Ministry was active throughout the winter months caring for plants in storage. Wedding reception lines and outdoor
church functions were enhanced by these scenic surroundings, and downtown
visitors met or lunched in the privacy of the Ann Street Garden and enjoyed its
beauty.
Golf Tournament Committee
Eighteen Golf Tournament Committee members prepared for the Sixteenth
Annual St. Patrick and St. Anthony Charity Golf Tournament (September 30,
2011) at Tunxis Plantation Golf Course (Farmington). One hundred thirtytwo
golfers participated in the tournament with one hundred sixteen guests
joining them for dinner and evening festivities that included a raffle and both
live and silent auctions. WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney once again served as
host for the evening events. The Committee raised $60,000 for the Franciscan
Center for Urban Ministry to benefit charity programs serving the Greater
Hartford community.
WFSB Channel 3 weatherman, Scot
Haney, served as auctioneer and
“comedian” for the live auction.
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Glen Johnson, Fran Martyn, and Marilyn McGuire
watch and wait at the driving range for the
shotgun start of the tournament.
Jack Martins peers down the fairway as his son-in-law
Eric Schreijack tees off during the 16th Annual
St. Patrick-St. Anthony Charity Golf Tournament.
Hospitality Ministry
The Hospitality Ministry collaborates with other ministries to
welcome and care for people, providing meals and refreshments
to those who attend events at the Franciscan Center for Urban
Ministry. In 2011, eighteen volunteers planned, prepared, and
served meals at more than twenty-eight events. These events
included the Lenten, Summer, and Advent Nourishment
luncheons; Twilight and Weekend retreats; and Confirmation
and Eucharist preparatory retreats. More than 450 volunteer
hours were offered in service in 2011.
Hungry golfers and dinner guests enjoy the sumptuous
buffet at Tunxis Plantation Golf Course.
Parishioner and bagpiper Nancy Fellinger
sends the golfers off in style.
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Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild, now in its seventy-third year, is dedicated to discipleship in the way of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and
has over one hundred members whose mission is to promote spiritual life and the corporal works of mercy, to be an
integral support to the parish community, and to serve as an outreach to women. A highlight of 2011 was the Gaelic and
Garlic Pasta Feast, held in collaboration with Women of Hope, which raised $6,000; this money was distributed to
Catherine’s Place, the House of Bread, and the Ladies Guild Scholarship Fund. Other events included the November
Bake Sale, the December Raffle, and the Basket Bazaar. The Ladies Guild awarded $5,500 in scholarships to ten parish
students attending Northwest Catholic, St. Timothy, St. James, St. Thomas the Apostle, and Fairfield College
Preparatory schools. Over the past eight years a total of $24,800 has been awarded in scholarships. The Ladies Guild also
provided handmade robes for children baptized in the parish.
Men’s Fellowship
The Men’s Fellowship group had an excellent year in 2011 as we shared our faith with other members of our fellowship
and sponsored various service opportunities. Discussions at monthly meetings covered a range of topics. Mark Prisloe
led a discussion on the “Economic Outlook for 2011” and the potential impact on people in low income brackets
(January 2011). Fr. John Leonard, ofm shared his spiritual journey with us that led us to share experiences with each
other (February 2011). John Lemega described lectio divina (March 2011) and the Rev. Dana Hallenbeck provided us
with insight on the spiritual journey (May 2011). Our season ended with a family barbecue in June. At the September
and October meetings, we listened to a presentation by Fr. Ed McLean, facilitated by Dan Lareau, titled “The
Eucharist—You are What you Eat.” Jack Wentland led us in a discussion on “Social Justice—What is Expected of us as
Catholic Men.” Extended opportunities for prayer and reflection included several retreat and spiritual events at Holy
Family Retreat and Conference Center (West Hartford). Twenty-four St. Patrick-St. Anthony men attended the April
Men’s Retreat (“God Changes Everything”). Several members attended the May 2011 retreat (“Rediscovering a Felt
Presence of God”). Service activities included: discussing with Confirmation candidates, “How Do You Keep Your
Faith after Confirmation?”; participating in the Gaelic and the Garlic Dinner; providing assistance at the Hartford
Marathon; collecting food for the House of Bread; and participating in the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Thanksgiving
Response by coordinating the collection of 176 frozen turkeys and myriad canned goods, stuffing, and other items for
the House of Bread and clients of the Sandwich Ministry.
New Life Program for Divorced and Separated Catholics
The ten-week New Life Program for Divorced and Separated Catholics was offered in fall 2011 at St. Patrick-St.
Anthony. Facilitators followed the curriculum of the Family Life Office, which includes a reading and discussion guide
entitled “Divorce and Beyond.” Books and journals were provided for each participant and each person was encouraged
to keep a journal and to share their experiences as they thought appropriate. At
the final session, each participant was presented with a prayer shawl provided by
the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Newsletter Committee
Slowly but surely, St. Patrick-St. Anthony has been moving into the electronic age,
using email blasts to communicate information regularly and in timely fashion to
parishioners and friends of the Church and Franciscan Center. Church Street Life,
the Church’s former print newsletter, is being redesigned in an electronic version
so that the parish’s stories can be told in a new way through electronic and social
media.
Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers assist with mailings, song sheet preparation, birthday cards,
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special projects, and reception desk duty when our parish staff are not available. The nine dedicated volunteers are
critical to the ongoing work in the office and larger community.
Open Hearts Ministry
Open Hearts is a ministry to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) parishioners, as well as their families and
friends. LGBT is also open to the wider community and family of faith. Open Hearts offered a number of programs and
activities during 2011, and continues to look for new opportunities to expand and extend our offerings to the parish and
community. Some of the highlights of 2011 were the Second Annual “Welcoming Gay Catholics to the Church”
conference and symposium, including presentations from Jim FitzGerald (Leader of “Call to Action”) and Matthew
Meyers (Board Member of “New Ways Ministry”). The conference offered a time of sharing, discussion, networking,
and collaboration. Open Hearts collaborated with the Clare Gallery and the Adult Faith Formation ministry to offer
the opportunity for viewing and discussing the documentary film, The Times of Harvey Milk. A Twilight Retreat (“The
Spirituality of Iconography”) explored the icons of Brother Robert Lentz, ofm. Two community picnics and monthly
fellowship gatherings in the Franciscan Center were regular offerings of the Open Hearts Ministry. Other events
included an evening retreat on vulnerability and authenticity, participation in Hartford PRIDE, and collaboration with
St. Francis Xavier parish (New York, New York), which also has an
active GLBT ministry.
Parish Nursing Ministry
Our Nurses continued to minister on Community Sundays, taking
blood pressure, listening to the stories and paying attention to the
needs of those who come each month. This dedicated core group of
six nurses maintained contact with the sick, and comforted both those
who were dying and those who grieved the loss of a loved one.
Additionally, our parish nurses offered the New Day Bereavement
program in the spring. There was also a “Hope for the Holidays”
program offered for anyone dealing with loss at Christmastime.
Pastoral Advisory Board
The Pastoral Advisory Board (formerly Ministry Coordinators) met
quarterly during 2011 to assess the various ministries of both the
parish and the Center. A major work of 2011 was the re-crafting of
our Mission Statement, with the guidance of Jeff Wilson.
Matt Johnson has his blood pressure checked by
Parish Nurse Volunteer Helen Martins.
Pastoral Care Outreach
In 2011 Pastoral Care Outreach Ministers called or visited parishioners and their family members who were ill,
homebound, disabled, recuperating after an injury or surgery, or who expressed a desire for a pastoral visit from the
parish. Our ministers visited residences, nursing care facilities, and hospitals to convey the support and prayers of the
parish as well as to assess whatever needs the parish could meet. Communion was also provided to individuals, if they
requested it. In 2011, monthly reflection and sharing sessions for pastoral care outreach ministers were implemented.
Prayer Network Ministry
The Prayer Network continued to grow both in the number of participants and in the number of daily prayer requests.
By the end of 2011, over fifty members had dedicated themselves to praying for others who requested their prayers. The
Prayer Network gathered on a Sunday in July for lunch, a prayer service, and discussion. It was a good opportunity for
“pray-ers” to meet each other, since there are few opportunities for them to interact with and support each other. In
2011 they continued this “hands on” (or, rather, “hands clasped together”) ministry for all who were in need of their
prayers.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Patrick-St. Anthony
continued to create shawls to comfort and bless families, friends, parishioners
and their families, as well as clients of Interval House (Hartford). Seven white
prayer shawls were presented to the RCIA candidates at the 2011 Easter Vigil
symbolizing the community’s prayerful support. The annual Gathering of the
Prayer Shawl Ministry Circles (November 5, 2011) was once again hosted at
St. Patrick-St. Anthony and despite the epic snowstorm and resulting power
outages in late October, the event was filled to capacity. This event involved
approximately 175 participants from Prayer Shawl Ministry groups (including
a group from Great Britain). As a token of appreciation for the delicious lunch
that he prepared, the Prayer Shawl Ministry gave ten shawls to Sebastian
Kolodziej for graduates of F.E.A.S.T., his House of Bread Culinary Arts class.
Through the work of their hands and the prayers of their hearts, the Prayer
Shawl ministry served and blessed many and, in turn were blessed by those
who received their prayer shawls.
A Prayer Shawl minister listens to a
presenter at the Annual Gathering
(November 2011).
Secular Franciscans
Within the Franciscan Movement there are three distinct orders, each with its own Rule of Life. Friars (First Order) and
Poor Clares (Second Order) follow rules written by Francis and Clare, respectively. Francis found a way to include lay
people in the Franciscan movement even as they continued to live their lives in the world; these lay people are referred to
as the Third Order or, more commonly today, Secular Franciscans. The Secular Franciscan Order is a vibrant branch of
the Franciscan Movement and we are fortunate to have a fraternity here at St. Patrick-St. Anthony. The Secular
Franciscans meet monthly for prayer in common, spiritual development, and support in living the Gospel life in the
Franciscan Tradition. This fraternity welcomes new members who seek to discover how to live the Gospel life in the
manner of Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Sunday Collection Counters
Each Sunday during 2011, one of five teams of collection counters spent approximately five hours recording the weekly
collection. The efforts of these collection counters are an important aspect of the administration of our parish.
Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee provides services to the parish and Center as requested. They continued to host the annual
Welcome Brunch for new parishioners; in 2011, the Committee welcomed forty-two parishioners, and even some longstanding
parishioners who wanted to hear the history and take the tour. All are welcome! The “Welcome Buffet”
consisted of food prepared by the welcoming committee, food garnered from local businesses by the committee, and
food prepared by Sebastian Kolodziej of the House of Bread. The various hot and cold items were a delicious and hearty
meal for our parishioners and the brunch provided an opportunity to make new acquaintances, to share information on
parish life, and to provide highlights of the parish's history. Tours of the Church and Franciscan Center helped enrich
parishioners’ and other visitors’ appreciation of our parish and the hospitality offered here.
Volunteers at Large
Volunteers at Large is a group of individuals who help on specific occasions (e.g., set up for the Easter Vigil, receptions,
parking lot cleanup days). In 2011 these Volunteers at Large provided 600 hours of service.
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The Adventure Saturday Mentor Program
Adventure Saturday Mentors met every other
Saturday during the school year with children
from Hartford, who joined the program through
the House of Bread. Activities included games in
Bushnell Park, roller skating, pumpkin picking,
holiday parties, building and racing pinewood
Derby cars, and visits to the New England Air
Museum and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
of Art. These activities ended with lunch for the
mentors and children. This ministry relies on
donations for its sponsored activities, but
especially relies on its committed mentors, who
contribute their time and talent to nurture the
gifts of the young people in the program and
provide them with opportunities that they would
not otherwise have. In 2011, some of the
Confirmation candidates also assisted the mentors in this ministry.
Virtus: Protecting God’s Children
St. Patrick-St. Anthony is committed to providing a safe environment for
everyone, especially children. In 2011 we continued our compliance with the
Archdiocesan policies regarding children and vulnerable adults that require
all employees and all volunteers who have contact with children to attend the
VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children program as a condition of their
employment or service. Four separate training sessions were held for twentyseven
adults which included catechists, mentors, staff, parish nurses,
Eucharistic Ministers, and Pastoral Care Outreach ministers.
Catherine’s Place
Catherine’s Place, the collaboration between the Franciscan Center for
Urban Ministry and Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation, has been in
continuous operation since November 2005 as a year-round transitional
residence for homeless women in recovery. In 2011, Catherine’s Place
continued to offer housing, hot meals, and other homey comforts for up to
fifteen women at a time, while they were finding jobs and independent
housing. More than seventy households work on a monthly schedule to
provide, prepare, and serve a family style supper each night of the year. We are
Confirmation students engage in thumb wrestling contests with
members of the Adventure Saturday Mentor Program.
Faith VosWinkel, who runs the
Confirmation Program, served as Santa’s
elf at the 2011 Adventure Saturday
Mentor Program Christmas Party.
very grateful for other donations that we have received, including two meals a month provided by Agave Restaurant and
one each month provided by The House of Bread.
The House of Bread Meal Teams
In partnership with the House of Bread, the Meal Team Ministry of St. Patrick-St. Anthony serves the hungry,
homeless, and needy population of Hartford. There are 134 volunteers divided into twelve teams. Each team serves ten
or twelve times a year. Religious Education youth groups also serve Sunday breakfast eight times a year. In 2011,
Thursday dinner teams served 2,220 clients; Saturday lunch teams 4,020 clients; and Sunday breakfast teams served
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5,960 clients (a total of 12,200 people, up 1%
from 2010). In addition, breakfast and lunch
are served outside this ministry five days a
week. Twenty new volunteers were added to
the teams in 2011, and the teams are now
fully staffed.
For almost three months, beginning in
February 2011, the Friary Meeting Room and
other rooms in the lower level of the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
became the temporary home for the House of
Bread Soup Kitchen and Day Shelter. An
expansion project necessitated the temporary
move and the parishioners and friends of St.
Patrick-St. Anthony Church and the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry were
happy to provide hospitality.
The Sandwich Ministry
The Sandwich Ministry continued to grow, welcoming both
individuals and families to this vital urban ministry. Rain or shine,
365 days a year, these volunteers made sandwiches that are
distributed at the door of the Franciscan Center for Urban
Ministry by thirty-one sandwich servers each day between 4:00
and 5:30 pm. The Sandwich Ministry, continuously operating for
the past nineteen years, is an important outreach to assist the
hungry in Hartford. The working poor and the destitute have
come to rely on—and are grateful for—this sustenance. On the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, they were joined
by nursing students from The Wellness Center on Church Street
(our partnership with Saint Joseph College) to measure blood
pressure and blood sugar levels. Students from the Nutrition,
Counseling, and Social Work departments also assisted.
Sister Parish
On January 30, 2011, the Sister Parish Committee held a special
celebration commemorating the Feast of Saint Genevieve, patron
of our sister parish in Zoranje. During Lent the Committee
distributed two-ounce bags of rice as a reminder of the constant hunger experienced by the majority of Haiti’s
population. During the spring, the committee worked with Religious Education students to collect soap, hand sanitizer,
and other hygiene products to help the people of Zoranje deal with a cholera epidemic. The Seventh Annual ‘Taste of
Haiti’ was held in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry on June 4, 2011. The funds raised at this event supported
the parish and parish school of St. Genevieve. Since he is fluent in Haitian and Creole, Fr. Cidouane Joseph, ofm has
been a great help in our work with Fr. Frixner, the parishioners of St. Genevieve, and the people of Zoranje. Two
members of the Committee accompanied Fr. Cid on a visit to Zoranje in September. The primary purpose of the visit
was to sign the renewal of the covenant between our two parishes during a special mass at St. Genevieve Church. The
original plan to sign the renewal in Zoranje was delayed for sixteen months because of the earthquake that devastated
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House of Bread board member John Ryan serves delicious bread to guests
during the Annual Hunger Banquet which takes place each fall in the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry.
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much of Haiti in January 2010. One result
of the visit was that the committee acquired
a better understanding of the Partnership
for Church Reconstruction in Haiti
(PROCHE). Fr. Frixner and Bishop
LaFontant in Haiti and Fr. Cid and
members of the committee in the United
States have been in contact with PROCHE
with the hope that the churches, schools,
hospitals, and residences can be rebuilt. The
committee also learned that Catholic Relief
Services (CRS) had selected the St.
Genevieve parish school, damaged during
the earthquake, as one of the three schools
in Haiti that they would rebuild. CRS
agreed to pay for the rebuilding of the
school, and to provide furnishings (benches, Allison Keeton has some fun with children from St. Genevieve
during her visit to Zorangé, Haiti.
desks, blackboards). In 2011, the Sister
Parish Committee also sent Fr. Frixner money to buy a plot of land next
to the existing school for building a new school. The parishioners of St.
Genevieve cleared the plot of land in preparation for the construction.
The money raised by the 2011 Global Giving Tree will be used to
support St. Genevieve parish and school, including the school lunch
program, tuition assistance, and teachers' salaries. Based on
recommendations from the St. Genevieve parish council and the teachers
of the St. Genevieve parish school, the committee voted to give Fr.
Frixner a small monthly emergency fund. Fr. Frixner gets numerous and
frequent requests for food, medical aid, and other necessities.
The Wellness Center on Church Street
The Wellness Center on Church Street, a partnership between the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry and Saint Joseph College, was
formalized in 2005 and renewed in 2009. The heart of this collaboration
is the commitment of both institutions to the call to service to reach out
to those in greatest need. During 2011, faculty practitioners and students
from the Counseling, Nursing, Nutrition, and Social Work programs
participated through their clinical internship and community outreach
experiences. The Wellness Center has established consistent
relationships with four programs serving those with the greatest need:
The Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry and the Sandwich Ministry,
Sister Parish Committee Co-Chair Tom
Cuthbertson, Fr. Frixner, and Fr. Cid during the
Covenant signing in September 2011.
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation and Catherine's Place, Hands on Hartford and MANNA Community Meals,
and Malta House of Care Mobile Clinic. The Wellness Center works in collaboration with the Office of Volunteer
Ministry to provide opportunities for students, parishioners, and volunteers to collaborate in providing services,
especially to the Sandwich Ministry participants.
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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met four times in 2011 to review the budgets and the current financial state of the Parish, the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, and the Parking Lot. At three meetings the council reviewed the Sustaining
Fund investments. A transfer from our Sustaining Fund covered the budget deficit. In spite of withdrawals, the
Sustaining Fund principal continues to grow. Although Sunday collections were down from 2010 (due in part to several
weekend weather-related events), a special appeal made in late August 2011 resulted in additional funds to cover deficit
operating expenses.
2011 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish Income
Collections (Sundays, Christmas, Easter, Other Holy Days) $914,616
Interest and Dividends $4,136
Stole Fees (Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals) $5,713
Gifts, Donations, and Bequests $130,856
Program Education Fees $22,105
Votives $4,759
Total 2011 Income $1,082,185
2011 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Operating Expenses
Salaries (Pastoral Staff, Support Staff, Custodial Staff) $368,355
Benefits (Disability, Health Insurance, and Retirement) $124,094
Payroll Taxes $34,742
Utilities (Heating and Cooling for the Church and Franciscan Center, Electricity, Telephone, Water,
Internet)
$82,562
Physical Plant (Contracted Services: e.g., Snow Plowing, Property and Casualty Insurance, Trash Removal
Services, Maintenance and Repairs)
$70,401
Friary Expenses $21,837
Miscellaneous $9,263
Sacramental and Liturgy Expenses (Organists, Cantors, Music Coordinators, Section Leaders,
Choirmasters, Altar Flowers, Altar Supplies, Music Supplies, Worship Aids, Missalettes, Music Licensing
$188,636
Fees, Votive Lights, Music Library, Sound System Upgrade and Maintenance)
Religious Education (Formation to Discipleship Programs and Sacramental Preparation Programs for
Children and Adults [including the Religious Education Staff])
$70,329
Charity $16,589
Office Expenses (Copy Machine, Office Supplies, Computers/Data Fees, New Website Launch) $33,786
Catholic Schools Assessments ($250 per student parishioner attending Catholic school) $15,875
Diocesan Expenses (Catholic Schools Support Program [CSSP], Cathedraticum) $105,310
Total 2011 Expenses $1,141,779
2011 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Net Income/(Loss) (59,594)
Transfer of 5% from Sustaining Fund to Operating Budget $71,464
2011 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) $11,870
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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Special Collections 2011
In addition to weekly, monthly, and Holy Day collections that support the General Operating Expenses of the Parish,
several other works were supported financially that do not appear in our reported income (shown on the previous page),
because the money went directly to the listed agency or to the Archdiocese of Hartford. This list is impressive and
demonstrates the generosity and caring of the members and friends of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church and the
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry.
January Catholic High Schools $1,897
April Peter’s Pence $2,598
May Catholic Communications $1,034
June
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)—CRS provides programs that give hope to refugees, the
impoverished, and immigrants, including victims of war, natural disaster, and drought. These
programs not only direct aid, but also provide important tools such as agricultural assistance, water
programs, and health care, that allow people to create better lives for themselves in the most
challenging circumstances.
$2,719
July
The Franciscan Missionary Union of Holy Name Province was founded in the 1920s to help
support and promote the missionary activity of the friars. Beginning with China and the rural
Southern United States, the Province has provided missionaries to many diverse places: Brazil,
Mexico, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Peru, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Sweden,
Africa, Easter Island and, most recently, Vietnam and inner city Camden, New Jersey. In addition,
they provide assistance to the Church in China and friars who minister in Thailand and North
Korea. It is a mission of word and deed. Human development programs are part of missionary
work: schools, economic programs (food centers, job training, public works projects),
environmental work (farming, soil renewal, conservation, water projects), medical centers, and
hospice care.
$5,942
August
The 2011 Missionary Cooperative collection was for the work of the Passionist Missionaries in
Kenya, whose mission is to promote the memory of the passion of Jesus Christ by witnessing and
preaching to the suffering Christ of our time; to reach out to people through evangelization and
promotion of integral human development; to plan, promote, and coordinate development
programs and activities that will effectively alleviate poverty and enhance social justice and
economic empowerment.
$6,963
September HOPES—Catholic Elementary Schools $2,279
October Propagation of the Faith $1,507
November Campaign for Human Development $1,955
December Retired Religious $2,957
2011 2011 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal $97,405
TOTAL 2011 ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS $127,256
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FINANCIAL S T E WA R D S H I P
The Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Inc. is classified as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the United
States Internal Revenue Code. The Center relies on goodwill contributions, in-kind donations, hundreds of volunteer
service hours, charitable grants, and proceeds from the Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support the operational
expenses, programs, and services of the Center. For the second year in a row, the Franciscan Center ended the 2011
calendar year with net income. This is due in large part to the tireless efforts of the Golf Tournament Committee and
all those who contribute to this center while still supporting the operational expenditures of the parish. We are grateful
for your generosity.
2011 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Income
Sandwich Ministry $11,034
Charity Golf Tournament $60,000
Grants and Donations $41,102
Adult Faith Formation and Women of Hope Program Fees $16,972
Catherine’s Place $10,881
Clare Gallery $8,011
Other Programs (Open Hearts Ministry, Wellness Center) $1,435
Interest $74
Total 2011 Income $149,509
2011 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Operating Expenses
Physical Plant $17,716
Volunteer Ministry, Catherine’s Place, Mentor Program and Sandwich Ministry $73,068
Adult Faith Formation and Women of Hope $16,216
Clare Gallery $5,230
Open Hearts Ministry, Social Justice, Miscellaneous Expense $5,995
Total 2011 Expenses $118,225
2011 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Net Income/(Loss) $31,284
If you would like to contribute by...
• A bequest in your will
• Making St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church or the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry the
beneficiary of a life insurance policy
• An endowment fund or non-cash bequest
…we are happy to accept whatever gift you are able to make. For more information, contact Fr.
Andrew Giardino, ofm in the parish office.
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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Financial Report
Since March 2003, St. Patrick-St. Anthony has contracted with a management
company to oversee the day-to-day operations of our parking lot, which is located
directly across the street from the Church and the Center. Although the lot saw
increasing revenue for the second year in a row, the year-end numbers showed a deficit
of $16,768. This was due in large part to snow removal costs. Not only did the snow
need to be plowed, but it had to be trucked away because of the number of spaces
blocked with snow. The parking lot continues to be an important support to the
ministry of the Church and the Center. Parishioners and volunteers have ample, free
parking—a difficult thing to come by in downtown Hartford!—during weekend and
Holy Day Masses, Parish and Center meetings, and many other events throughout the
year.
2011 Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Income
Monthly Parking Income $176,750
Transient Parking Income $84,966
Special Events Parking $100,518
Validations $309
Pre-Season Hockey Parking Sales $6,055
Interest Income 386
Total 2011 Income $ 368,984
2011 Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Expenses
Payroll Expenses (including Workers’ Compensation and benefits) $136,647
Bank Service Charges $711
Snow Removal $37,726
Liability Insurance and Claims $13,286
Licenses and Permits $40
Accounting Fees $1,920
Equipment Repairs $2,354
Telephone $576
Utilities (including street lights) $6,263
Filing Fees $500
Management Fees $12,000
Supplies $3,760
Miscellaneous $86
Taxes $169,883
Total 2011 Expenses $385,752
2011 Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Net Income/(Loss) ($16,768)
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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Sister Parish Financial Report
July 2011—June 2012
The Sister Parish financial report runs on a July-to-June fiscal year. Please see pages 26-27 of this report for complete
details on the activities by and for our Sister Parish in 2011.
Income
General Fund Designation 2,221
Church Rebuilding Designation 255
Giving Tree 38,895
Lunch Program Designation 454
Teacher Salary Designation 1,300
Interest 421
Taste of Haiti 4,620
Total Income 48,166
Expense
Lunch Program 8,800
Teachers’ Salaries 7,090
Tuition Program 800
Outreach to Haiti Administration Fees 1,695
Taste of Haiti Event 1,530
Miscellaneous 10
Travel 576
Total Expense 20,501
Net Income (July 2011—June 2012) 27,665
Fr. Frixner and Fr. Cid survey the land where the new school will be built.
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FACILITIES USAGE
Facilities Usage at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
Over 6,600 square feet of meeting space is open to non-profit organizations that would otherwise have to spend precious
resources to rent space for various functions. In addition, we are a critical downtown site for Alcoholics Anonymous and
Narcotics Anonymous. Following is a list of some of the non-profit organizations that enjoyed our hospitality in 2011:
Alcoholics Anonymous
12-step Program Meetings
Way of Life Step Group
Archdiocese of Hartford
Catholic Charities CLINIC Training
Catholic Charities Training/Retreat
Death Row Exoneree—Kirk
Bloodsworth
Social Justice Meeting
Capital Region Education Council
Catholic Book Store
Chorus Angelicus Inc.
Collaborative Center for Justice
Connecticut Coalition to End
Homelessness
Journey Home Inc. Board Meetings
Journey Home Housing Committee
Meetings
Connecticut Choral Artists
Connecticut Network to Abolish the
Death Penalty
Hartford Audubon Society
Hartt School of Music
House of Bread:
Adventure Saturday Mentor Program
Annual Hunger Banquet
Board Meetings & Executive
Committee Meetings
Jewish Association for Community
Living
Leadership Greater Hartford
Mercy Housing & Shelter
Staff Meetings and Training Sessions
Mothers United Against Violence
Narcotics Anonymous
Activities Subcommittee Meetings
Area Service Committee Meetings
Hospitals and Institutions
Subcommittee Meetings
Notre Dame College
Hesburgh Lecture
Notre Dame AmeriCorps:
Staff Meetings
Year-Round Office Space
Notre Dame Learning Providers:
Classrooms for ESL Tutoring
Board Meetings
Saint Joseph College
Nursing Student Meetings
Sisters of Notre Dame
Jubilee Celebration
Spiritual Life Center
Board Meetings
Walking With Haitians
Board Meetings
The walls between Community Rooms A, B, and C of the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
were opened to create a lovely, well-lit space for this large group of singers who
participated in the CONCORA Summer Choral Workshop (July 2011).
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LET IT SNOW!
This photo was taken of the Peace Pole
in front of the church following Storm Denis
(January 2011).
Repairs were needed on the roof of the Church following
the 2011 snow storms. January was the snowiest month on
record in Connecticut (47.8 inches).
Another view of two brave men balanced on the peak of
St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in order to complete roof repairs following
the heavy snowfalls during the 2011 winter.
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LET IT SNOW!
The financial bottom line for the Saints Parking Lot was greatly affected by
the cost of snow removal. In addition, parking spaces were lost due to snow
piles. Other parking spaces were being taken up by Hartford Steam
equipment as they were making steam pipe repairs underneath the sidewalk
of Church Street alongside the parking lot.
Twelve inches of heavy, wet snow on trees still fully
laden with leaves meant one thing: trees large and
small fell to the ground, often taking power lines with
them. Many people throughout Connecticut were
without power for several days.
Storm Albert brought twelve inches of heavy, wet snow on
Saturday, October 29, 2011, and left many people (for up to
eight days) without electricity, heat, water, or food. There was
also a tremendous amount of property damage reported.
Because the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry had power,
it provided a welcome refuge. Some came to recharge cell
phones and computers, others to take showers, and some just to
have a cup of coffee or some conversation with others who
suffered the same plight. Phone calls were made to some of our
parishioners, whom we knew lived alone, to ensure that they
were all right. Twelve residents and staff members from a local
group home were housed at the Center for several days. A pasta
dinner was hosted for anyone who could make the journey to
the Franciscan Center. Dinner was served from 5:00 to 7:00
pm, but people were welcome to arrive earlier and stay later.
The “family friendly” film The Sound of Music was shown and
150 guests joined in singing the music. The evening was both
heartwarming and inspiring, and helped alleviate the
frustration that people had endured over those days.
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