Andrew F. Giardino, OFM

BORN: APRIL 13, 1930

ENTERED INTO ETERNAL LIFE: JULY 30, 2016

2016 Annual Report Mission Statement

St. Patrick–St. Anthony Parish and The Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry are 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.

2016 Ministry Coordinators

Adult Faith Formation Ministry: Pat Curtis A Novel Idea Book Club: Marybeth Walsh; Adventure Saturday Mentors: Kathy Hoogewerff; Sara Zagorski Faith Vos Winkel Office Volunteers: Trudi Campbell, CVA Altar Servers: Chris Devine; Meg Hutcheson Open Hearts Ministry: Michael Reynolds Baptism Preparation: Julie Przybycien Parish Nursing Bereavement: Roberta Horton; Bass Clef Choir: Gabriel Löfvall Cecy Mickey Care Ministry: Lynne Willis Parish Nursing Blood Pressure Screenings: Catherine’s Place: Fran D’Amico, Cynthia Prior Helen Martins; Judee Martz Church Décor Team: John Bizis Parish Trustees: Christina Mainelli; Clare Gallery Ministry: Nancy Wynn Carl Zyskowski Collection Counters: Sally Mazzarella Pastoral Advisory Board: Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm Committee for Social Justice: Fran D’Amico Pastoral Care Outreach Ministry: Fr. John Community Sunday Hosts: Anna Eddy, Jack Leonard, ofm Martins Prayer Network Ministry: Melissa DeForge; Confirmation: Faith VosWinkel Marie Ferrantino; Pamela Morrison-Wolf; Divorced and Separated Support Group: Stacie Julie Przybycien; Mary Ann Walsh Mawson; Catherine Posteraro Prayer Shawl Ministry: Janet Bristow Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents: John and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Natalie Welsh Pat Curtis; Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm Eucharistic Ministers: Rie Poirier-Campbell; Religious Education Coordinator: Deb Pelletier Marybeth Walsh Sacristan Ministry: Trudi Campbell, CVA Families and Friends of the LGBT Community: Sandwich Makers: Daniel Byrne Sr. Ginny Sheehan, SND Sandwich Servers: Lise Perody Finance Committee: Don Wilson Secular Franciscans: Martina Caspersson Gallery Choir: Gabriel Löfvall Sister Parish Committee: Eric Henon; Golf Tournament Committee: Joanna Penta Rodger Swanson Hospitality Ministry: Carole Twohig Spiritual Direction: Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm House of Bread Meal Teams: Richard Nicholson SPSA Yard Goats Gardens Ministry: Frank House of Bread Partnership: Fr. Tom Gallagher, Ferrero ofm Treble Clef Choir: Pamela Johnson Ladies Guild: Marianne Midura Ushers: Trudi Campbell, CVA Lectors: Susan Ring Volunteers at Large: Trudi Campbell, CVA Liturgical Dancers: Mary Beth Griffith; Deb Volunteer Ministry: Trudi Campbell, CVA Pelletier Welcoming Committee: Anna and Roger Eddy Marriage Preparation: Jenny and Jim Schwab; The Wellness Center on Church Street: Trudi Anne and Brian Thibeault Campbell, CVA; Sr. Beth Fischer, RSM Men’s Fellowship: Dan Lareau; Jack Martins Women of Hope Ministry: Pat Curtis

Photography by Carolyn Abramo and Meg Hutcheson PASTOR’S LETTER

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Patrick-St. Anthony and Ste. Geneviève, May the Lord give you peace. I thank you for taking the time to peruse this Annual Report. There are many things to ponder that reflect the dynamism of God’s presence among us along with the nuts and bolts of financial reports. The diversity of ministry reflects the many talents of those who participate in our life and the greatness of the need that surrounds us. This is the richness of the Body of Christ, the Church. I thank you for participating in the life and gift of this parish. It is my prayer that you experience the transformation in grace that your shared gift affords so many. I would like to focus on a couple of things that were significant for us in 2016. Our young lectors and cantors provided us with wonder at the spoken and sung Word of God. We are indeed blessed in their active engagement in ministry. They help us to realize that our ministers range in age from the innocence of elementary school children to the wisdom of our seniors. All are called and gifted. In the Spring of 2016 we bade farewell to the women who had resided with us at Catherine’s Place. The State budget cuts eliminated the funding to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation for this transitional housing program. We had been blessed for many years by the shared ministry of care and new beginnings for the residents. Our ministers’ lives were changed by the shared stories and healing that was part of the ministry of Catherine’s Place. All are called and gifted. The witness of our people to the need for prayer and healing following the shootings and deaths at the gay club, Pulse, in Orlando was amazing. People traveled from great distances to be with a community that could mourn the deaths and celebrate the lives of gay men and their friends. All are called and gifted. In June, we celebrated the anniversaries of profession to Franciscan Life of Frs. Andrew (60 years), Fr. John (25 years), and Fr. Cid (10 years). We had a great party and were able to get Fr. Andrew out of the rehab facility so that he could be with us to celebrate. He looked great and was thrilled to be with everyone. All are called and gifted. On July 30, Fr. Andrew died. He had served St. Patrick-St. Anthony for more than 23 years. He was an integral part of the life and transition of this parish. Fr. Andrew arrived in 1990, 60 years old, full of energy and joy. He watched with delight as the parish grew and attracted households from all over the area. His family was amazed at the stories that people told of his presence in their lives, at the number of people who were able to participate in the celebration of his life, and the hospitality offered to them by so many of you. All are called and gifted. Finally, 2016 was a year of political struggle, mixed messages, and confusion. The consistent message has been the love of God for all, the Gospel call to care for the poor, the child, and the alien. In the midst of conflicting messages the Gospel message is clear—All are called and gifted. I thank you.

Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm Pastor

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Your Staff Carolyn Abramo, Office Assistant Fr. Cidouane Joseph, ofm, Parochial Vicar John Bizis, Wedding Coordinator & Church Décor Lauren Kasperowski, Traditional Religious Trudi Campbell, CVA, Director of Volunteer Education Program Ministry Fr. J. Patrick Kelly, ofm, Senior Friar in Residence Patricia Curtis, Pastoral Associate Fr. John Leonard, ofm, Parochial Vicar Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm, Pastor Gilberto Lisboa, Church Custodian Hopeton Genus, Maintenance Gabriel Löfvall, Director of Music Ministry Fr. Andrew Giardino, ofm, Parochial Vicar Frances Martyn, Parish and Center Secretary († July 30, 2016) Salvatrice Mazzarella, Weekend Receptionist Mary Gray, Religious Education Family Program Deb Pelletier, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Carol Hanlon and Michelle White, Religious Program and Religious Education Team Education, Seventh and Eighth Grade Program Coordinator Roberta Horton, Volunteer Facilities Scheduler Orville Russell, Director of Maintenance Pamela Johnson, Business Manager, Cantor, Kids’ David Violette, Maintenance Chorale Director, Treble Clef Choir Director, Faith Vos Winkel, High School Confirmation Youth Cantor Program Program

The Numbers in 2016 1,334 Volunteers with 61,719 service hours 1721 Registered Households 34,013 Community Ministry Hours 18,242 Worship Ministry Hours 4,556 Formation Ministry Hours 4,908 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Hours 96 New Family Registrations 41 First Communions 313 Children in Religious Education 15 Marriages 265 Weekend Masses 38 Funerals 759 Daily Masses 129 Adult Faith Formation Programs 58 Baptisms 19 Women of Hope Programs 39 Confirmations 111 Zip Codes

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM  Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:45 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 Information Office Hours: Phone: 860-756-4034 Monday—Thursday: 8:30 AM—7:00 PM Email: [email protected] Friday: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Fax: 860-249-6487 Saturday: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Website: www.spsact.org Sunday: 9:00—11:30 AM

Church Hours Monday—Friday: 7:00 AM— 2:00 PM

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Altar Servers Twenty-five new and veteran altar servers ministered at the Lord’s table during our liturgies in 2016. These men, women, and children provided generous assistance at our weekend celebrations of the Eucharist. Baptism Preparation In 2016, we welcomed 58 children into the Church through the waters of Baptism. The Baptism Preparation Team offered five preparation classes to help their parents explore the ways in which Baptism begins our life in Christ. The preparation program includes a presentation about the theology and spirituality of Baptism. The team explores with parents the primary symbols of Baptism, the important role of godparents in the life of a child, and practical information needed for the day of Baptism. An important element in the parents’ preparation for Baptism is the blessing of the participants to commission them in their ministry of parenting. In April 2016, we hosted a program for parents and grandparents on fostering the spiritual development of toddlers. Deb Pelletier (Religious Education Coordinator), suggested simple, creative ways to encourage a child’s unique and intimate relationship with God. She also distributed resources to guide a child’s awakening curiosity about Jesus, the Church, and the Mass. Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers minister at the weekday, weekend, and other liturgies throughout the year. They also bring communion to those who are not able to leave their homes. About 75 people minister at the weekend Masses (on a rotational basis) and about 14 people minister at Masses during the week. Lectors Proclaiming God’s Word at Mass is a vital ministry in our parish. In 2016, there were about 50 active readers. Younger readers from the Religious Education program read at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday. Liturgical Dancers In 2016, dancers offered their talents to provide prayerful liturgical dance at our 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Liturgy. Their grace and the beauty of their movement interpreted for us anew the experience of wonder felt by all who celebrate Christ’s birth and his coming among us in human flesh.

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Marriage Preparation The Marriage Preparation Team comprises five married couples from St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish. During 2016, they planned and conducted two workshops for 24 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, during which the gathered community asked God to bless them with a long and happy life together. Music Ministry St. Patrick-St. Anthony takes pride in its vibrant music ministry that encompasses musical expressions from around the world. The music ministers strive to imbue the whole congregation with a passion for word and music, 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 form part of every liturgy. The unparalleled acoustics of our exquisite, nineteenth-century brownstone church provide an apt setting for appreciating beautiful sound woven in blended harmonies that leads the congregation in deep and reverent worship.

The Bass Clef Choir Over a dozen volunteers and four section leaders offered their talents to the Bass Clef Choir in 2016. This unique ensemble of lower voices provided music leadership at the 5:00 PM Mass every other Sunday, occasionally at the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass, on feast days, and at special liturgical celebrations. While they are conversant with many musical styles, the Bass Clef Choir, under the leadership of Gabriel Löfvall, made the church resound with early colonial American shape-note numbers and ageless Gregorian chant, so well suited to low voices. They joined the two other parish choral groups for the special performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s exquisite setting of the Magnificat at Christmas time. For the Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Bass Clef Choir offered Franz Biebl’s poignant setting of the Angelus, including his most celebrated piece, the Ave Maria. The Gallery Choir Over thirty volunteers, eight section leaders, and two choral scholars brought their musical gifts to the Gallery Choir in 2016. Conducted by Director of Music Gabriel Löfvall, the Gallery Choir was featured at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sundays and major feasts. Their members provided music leadership with a sacred choral repertoire that brought scriptural poetry to life through music. The Gallery Choir

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explored a diversity of different musical styles, including Medieval and Renaissance motets; beautifully crafted Baroque, Classical, and Romantic works; and dazzling twentieth-century pieces that included Gospel, world, and contemporary sounds. Their varied repertoire included music sung in English, French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Zhosa, and Zulu. The Gallery Choir also offered a meditative rendition of Josef Rheinberger’s exquisite setting of the Stabat Mater as part of our Good Friday Vespers service. For our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Gallery Choir joined ranks with its choral siblings—the Treble Clef Choir and Bass Clef Choir—to present Johann Sebastian Bach’s splendid setting of the Magnificat, accompanied by a lush orchestral ensemble. The piece was repeated as the meditation before Christmas Midnight Mass. The Treble Clef Choir Over two-dozen volunteers and four section leaders combined their gifts of melody and harmony for the Treble Clef Choir in 2016. This very distinctive choir of high voices provided musical leadership at the 5:00 PM Mass every other Sunday, periodically at the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass, and on special feasts. The distinctive sound of treble voices is wonderfully amplified by the acoustics of our sanctuary. Conductor Pam Johnson found rare gems of repertoire that highlighted the beauty and expressiveness of the treble range. The Treble Clef Choir offered musical leadership at the prayerful Pentecost Vigil Service. They also joined the two other parish choral groups for a special performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Magnificat (performed as part of our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols) and offered two impressive anthems: Leo Nestor’s Mary the Dawn and Ola Gjeilo’s exuberant Gloria. The Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost Kids’ Chorale Many children participated in the 2016 Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas celebrations as members of the Kids’ Chorale, lending their young, clear voices to the special Masses celebrated at these solemn feasts. The children not only added beautiful sound and vitality to the liturgy by singing anthems and special songs, but they also led the congregation as cantors and proclaimers of the word. The Kids’ Chorale was conducted by Pam Johnson and accompanied by Gabriel Löfvall. Pam crafted an integral program in which the older children tutored the younger ones in learning their songs and acting as song leaders from the cantor’s stand.

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Youth Cantor Summer Program Cantor Pam Johnson selected some of the most seasoned choristers from the Kids’ Chorale to serve as featured youth cantors for our 10:00 AM Masses on the summer Sundays. Our well-rehearsed youth cantors led the entire congregation in the vibrant singing of psalms and hymns. Instrumentalists Professional instrumentalists greatly enhanced our worship experience at the 2016 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 acoustic sanctuary. Youth cantors Caroline Christopher and Margaret Price co-cantor the Gloria at the 10:00 AM Easter Combined Events Sunday Mass. In 2016, the Gallery, Treble Clef, and Bass Clef Choirs collaborated in performing one of the major works of choral literature, Johann Sebastian Bach’s legendary Magnificat. The concert featured our choral groups together with talented musicians from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. In June 2016, the Bass Clef, Treble Clef, and Gallery Choirs came together to refresh their vocal and choral techniques under the guidance of Dr. Chris Shepard (artistic director for Connecticut Choral Artists [CONCORA]). Chris provided an educational Choral Workshop for our singers. Our three choirs welcomed Chris with separate pieces and a combined anthem. The All Are Welcome Choir An impromptu choir was formed on several occasions during 2016, which was dubbed the “All Are Welcome” Choir. The group met only for the liturgy at which it sang; preparation consisted of a single rehearsal. The single requirement for admittance was an eagerness to provide musical accompaniment for the liturgy. This spontaneous choir sang once during the summer months (when the permanent choirs were in recess) and for a Mass in June 2016 celebrating the covenant with our sister parish, St. Geneviève (Zoranjé, Haiti). Music in the City Concert Series Our much-awaited concert series Music in the City continued to bring local musical talent to our beautiful church for special concerts. The first concert of the 2016 series featured Celesti Sondato, the Hartt School Community Division Adult Chamber Choir (directed by Bryan Zaros), and the Hartt School Community Division High School Choir (conducted by Jack Pott). The groups performed choral music representing a wide range of styles and periods—including selections from Tomás Luis de Victoria, Johannes Brahms, and Eric Edward Whitacre. The Music in the City series continued with the Women Composers Festival of Hartford, an annual festival held every year in March in conjunction with National Women’s Month to celebrate the diverse body of women’s music past and present. Since its inception in 2001, the festival has featured the music of current and historical women composers in concerts, lectures, forums, and other outreach efforts across the Greater Hartford area. St. Patrick-St. Anthony and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry joined with the Women Composers Festival to host their opening and closing events. Lift 8 Sacramental life

Her Voice was presented on March 10, 2016, featuring an evening of music, dance, poetry, and community dedicated to the safety and empowerment of women and children in our city and elsewhere. This free concert was our gift to the Hartford community and open to the public. Donations were shared with advocacy groups like Catherine’s Place and Cuatro Puntos’ Chamber Music for Peace initiative. The Women Composers Festival of Hartford closed on March 13, 2016 with a concert featuring new music for voice and piano. Miguel Campinho accompanied vocalists Charity Clark, Anna Hayrapetyan, Amanda Kohl, Rachel Love, and Theresa Pilz. The series continued in Holy Week with the Good Friday Prayer Service, an intimate choral ceremony that combined our Gallery Choir with an ensemble of string players. The program featured Josef Rheinberger’s remarkable Stabat Mater, and several choral anthems (such as Gabriel Fauré’s exquisite Cantique de Jean Racine, Antonio Lotti’s Crucifixus, and Ēriks Ešenvalds’s O Salutaris Hostia). The final two events for Music in the City took place in December. Our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols (December 11, 2016) featured the Fr. Tom anoints Julia Sollars three choirs of St. Patrick-St. Anthony, our assistant organist Jim Barry, and with chrism at the Easter Vigil. a vibrant orchestral ensemble featuring musicians from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. The central piece was Johann Sebastian Bach’s Magnificat, presented by our three choirs under the direction of Gabriel Löfvall. The splendid choirs filled the church with a superb array of timbres and vocal colors. The Bass Clef Choir performed Franz Biebl’s emotional setting of the Angelus and his famous Ave Maria. The Treble Clef Choir performed Leo Nestor’s haunting Mary the Dawn and Ola Gjeilo’s exuberant Gloria. On December 17, 2016, Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus performed their annual Christmas Angelicus holiday concert, under the direction of Gabriel Löfvall, and accompanied by Vaughn Mauren on the organ. Old and new arrangements of carols and seasonal songs were expertly executed by the pure voices of the children and adult singers, and were intertwined with readings and narrations masterfully delivered by seasoned actor John McDonough. For this installment of Christmas Angelicus, the choir introduced a newly commissioned piece, Ola Gjeilo’s The Rose, based on a poem by the English Victorian poet Christina Rossetti. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) In 2016, four people participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. Weekly meetings included an opportunity for participants to reflect together on the Sunday Scripture readings, and to learn about Scripture, the Catholic faith, and liturgy. Each week they prayed together and shared their mutual journey of faith with one other. These four candidates were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Ushers Our community is blessed with the work of many hands, including the ushers at our weekend services. Ushers assist people in finding a seat for the service, take up the collection, and help maintain the orderly appearance of the church. Several new members became ushers in 2016.

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Special Liturgical Events 2016 January 19—Mass of Healing—Roe vs Wade August 4—Funeral Mass for Fr. Andrew February 9—Ash Wednesday Vigil (including Giardino, ofm burning of palms from 2015) September 9—Archdiocesan Hour of Prayer February 10—Vespers for Ash Wednesday October 3—Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi Lenten Evening Vespers October and November —Tuesday Evening Stations of the Cross during Lent Prayer Services March 11—St. Patrick’s Parade Day Mass November 1—Mass of Remembrance Easter Season Evening Vespers November 19-20—Communal Anointing at all April 16—Anointing of the Sick in Franciscan weekend Masses Center for Urban Ministry November 19—Healing Mass for Those Affected May 1—May Crowning by Suicide May 6—Confirmation November 23—Vigil Mass for Thanksgiving May 14—Vigil Mass for Pentecost November 24—Mass on Thanksgiving Day June 14—Memorial Service for Victims in Orlando December—Advent Vespers August 1—Reconciliation Service December 1—Mass for World AIDS Day August 2—Special Mass for the Feast of the December 11—Lessons and Carols Portiuncula December 31—Vigil Mass for New Year’s Day August 3—Wake Service for Fr. Andrew Giardino, ofm

Baptized into Christ Jesus in 2016 Zola Therese Bates Rory Patrick Tavelli Adelaide Shaw Danacia Lillian McDonald Garrett Robert Shannon Julianne Shaw Malachy Michael McDonald Michael David Genovese Julianna Jimenez-Silva Joseph Keayon McDonald Axel Daniel Glantz Christian Scott Cintron Carter David Tucker Lucy Catherine Buglione Emmett Maxwell Devlin Anthony William Bradway Grace Adeline Discenza Jillian Grace Dwyer Nia Rose Higgins Genevieve Marianna Lombardi Conor William Clark Michaela Kennedy Carbray Madeline Olivia Davis Grayson Levi Scioscio Veronica Parlante Benjamin Alexander Gessay Henry Matthew Stewart Christopher Sean Garcia Joseph Patrick Miceli Jenna Danielle Parlante Destiny Diamya Garcia Molly Elizabeth Miner Jack Sullivan Nadeau James Renda Samantha Avery Black Santiago James Gallagher Aidan Sanders Johanna Louise Percy Tess Rosaleen O’Donoghue Julia Sollars Thomas Galloway Frye Brennan James Sullivan Michaela Rose Serignese Luke Adam Michael Kocienda Luba Hazelle Eusko Nathan Michael Palombizio Vincensina June Borla Alivia Rose Mace Collin Matthew Weaver Luke Matthew Griffiths Simon Oliver Parlante Adeline Maria Junger Caroline Harper Stiles Quinn Rhodes MacDonnell Lucas Cote Raymond Eleanor Evangeline Quinn Zachary Rybczyk Raymond Maxson James Vaughan

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Sealed with the Holy Spirit in 2016

Michael Aisevbonaye Emily Karanian Kyle Sanzo Alexander Connelly Daniel Karas Maura Shiring Clare Coursey Calla Kremidas Carlos Sierra RuthAnn Dillon Ethan Lynch Savanna Sierra Thomas Dineen Daniel Manger Emma Sinnock Michael Farley Catherine McNamara Grace Smith Isabel Fitzsimons Emily Mohler Avery Sutton Leia Ficks Dominic Mongillo Lucas Torres Bailey Gallo Marin Moylan Adrian Valera Katherine Gillis Jacenda O'Dwyer Andre Valera Erin Goss Lillian Parrotta Kelsea Wyrebek Ryan Goss Marisa Paquette Evan Kishel Caitlin Gray Jessica Rodden Ryan Gangloff

Welcomed to the Eucharistic Table in 2016 Hannah Mary Abebe Arianna Valentina Lopez Sophia Grace Adelman Louisa Martha McDonagh Benjamin Michael Alger Braden Edward McDonald Aidan James Arcila Danacia McDonald Ethan Robert Bisaillon Zoe Milgate-Sweeney Lucas Aston Branco Grace Elizabeth Mitchell Fiona Elizabeth Campbell Mallory Maureen Mori Charles Callan Carson Eunice Ngunjiri Joseph Raymond Christopher Elijah Rhodes Perry Ronan Walter Culligan Gavin Michael Potts Ian Gordon Daigle Jonathan Price Emily Caroline Dunlea Chase Yieppeum Quigley Sophia Fiskewold Michelle Christine Sanchez Ronan Foley Margaret Frances Schwab Kieran John Andrew Fournier Cole Lawrence Smith Isabella Ciel Jubrey Eliza Alexander Stevenson Evelyn Kelly Benjamin Anthony Thompson Sophia Colette LaPorta Madison Rose Tucker Tommy Leahy Renee Marie Williams Nora Sophia Lewandowski William Henry Zygulski Owen James Lonski

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Marriages Celebrated in 2016 Zachary Sheer and Erika Lojko John Callahan and Olivia Holston Kyle Shute and Courtney McQueeney John Calabrese and Evynne Graveline Joseph Napolitano and Victoria MacPherson Andrew Weinfurtner and Kyleigh Condon Christopher Devine and Sarah Condon Brian Geer and Courtney Saccente Gregory Murphy and Molly Davis Michael McCabe and Julie Veileux Noel Roman and Amanda Leitzman Timothy Onyiuke and Amaka Obi Matthew McDonnell and Michelle Geraci Nelson Rolon and Theresa Dudek Joshua White and Amanda Casale

Deceased of the Parish in 2016 Vincenzo Bazzano Helen Miggins Barbara Cyr Alan W. Gates Eleanor D’Esopo Steven Starski William Hazlitt Johanna Pace Frances (D’Amico) Coco Concetta Scalzo John Barone Victoria Arias Robert B. Connor Hilda Gandara Carmela Pappalardo Lawrence F. Fagan, Jr. Stanley Sidur Jeremiah Cronin Robert Tuttle Penelope Murphy John Kevan Anthony Robert Anderson John Claffey Annetta M. Merlino Mary Coiteux Lawreen McCann Alfred G. Tufano Bruce Gagne Michael Moreau Brian Secord Christopher Wolf Rosalie Malone Katherine Rose Amato Kathleen Foley Fr. Andrew F. Giardino, ofm Pedro Rivera Selena Grace Mason Jeanne Walker

Andrew F. Giardino, OFM

BORN: APRIL 13, 1930 ENTERED INTO ETERNAL LIFE: JULY 30, 2016

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Adult Faith Formation Ministry Seven members of the Adult Faith Formation Ministry sponsored 129 programs and prayer offerings during 2016 to foster 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 awareness of God’s presence in their daily living. A strong commitment to contemplative prayer was evidenced by the number of participants in the regular offerings for lectio divina, theological reflection, and spiritual direction. Scripture offerings included a two-part Introduction to the New Testament and two, day-long introductory courses on the Gospels: one on Matthew, and one on John. Other programs explored the concept of servanthood and the impact of mindfulness in our lives. We also included an offering on Saint Bonaventure’s description of the spiritual journey of St. Francis of Assisi. Through three Reel Faith programs we discovered how contemporary films can spark valuable discussion for people of faith. Because 2016 was an election year, we invited Fr. Kenneth Himes, ofm to discuss the challenges posed to Catholic voters as they prepared to make choices in the general election. The number of participants in our daytime programs increased as people found more ways to share significant experiences with others. Four Twilight Retreats and one weekend retreat for men and women of the parish offered time for extended quiet and reflection. This rich variety of program offerings—daytime and evening, weeknight and weekend—provided something for everyone, and invited all the participants to mature in their faith and become enlivened through spiritual transformation. The Adult Faith Formation Ministry provides a resource for people living in the greater Hartford area.

Total Number of Adult Faith Formation Program Offerings: 129 55 Daytime Programs 4 Twilight Retreats 1 Weekend Retreat 1 Advocacy Action with Theological Reflection 10 Theological Reflections 11 Spirituality Programs 1 Servant Leadership Formation 3 Reel Faith Programs 4 Scripture Programs 15 Franciscan Spirituality Offerings 24 Lectio Divina Contemplative Prayer Offerings

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Religious Education Religious Education has continued to flourish at St. Patrick-St. Anthony. Forty-one children celebrated their First Communion in spring 2016. In addition to sacramental preparation, a variety of programs were offered throughout the school year to meet the individual catechetical needs of our 400 children. For younger children (through sixth grade) there are three programs offered:  A traditional-style program in which students attend Sunday morning classes  The Family Program in which students and their parents meet monthly with other families to discuss sacraments, the liturgical seasons, and Christian family life  The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a hands-on learning program based on the Montessori method, in which participants meet in small groups (Sunday mornings or Fridays after school) under the guidance of a certified instructor Seventh and eighth graders met together on two Sunday afternoons a month throughout the academic year; participants focused on understanding their faith as they approached confirmation and adult life choices. In Advent 2016, sixty seventh and eighth grade students prepared about 250 Advent Wreath Kits for the St. Patrick-St. Anthony community; wreaths were made for senior members of our parish to pick up. All of our programs include various social ministries and family involvement. Confirmation Thirty-nine candidates from St. Patrick-St. Anthony were confirmed on May 6, 2016 by Bishop Christie Macaluso (Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford). They had participated in a two- year preparation program, which included both classroom instruction and ministerial experience. They also participated in a Sunday retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center (West Hartford). As part of their ministerial experience, Confirmation candidates 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 participated in parish ministries. 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. Spiritual Direction Spiritual direction is the practice of accompanying other people as they consciously attempt to live their lives in the presence of God and deepen their spirituality and spiritual practice. In the Franciscan tradition, the Holy Spirit is acknowledged to be the real spiritual director of Christians. The human

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spiritual director assists the person seeking direction in discerning where God is leading the person along life’s path, offering support for the journey, and helping the person to recall the many experiences of God’s presence in their own history. All of our spiritual directors are trained and in monthly peer supervision. Women of Hope Ministry Women of Hope Ministry catalyzes our faith community to be more attentive to the ongoing needs and challenges of women in church and society—both within our parish boundaries and beyond. Women of Hope Ministry sponsored 19 program offerings in 2016 in five areas (faith formation, prayer, advocacy, Muslim/Christian dialogue, and Ministry of Mothers Sharing [MOMS]). Other highlights include:  The Women’s Drumming Circle met monthly through September 2016, and was part of the Music Ministry at special Haitian liturgical celebrations.  Thirty-three women enjoyed a Day of Reflection at St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island.  A four-week Lenten series by Joan Kennedy entitled “Mouthy Women of the New Testament” affirmed the value of women’s stories and voices in Scripture.  Our annual Remembrance Bread Ministry Norma Eccellente boxes the Remembrance (December 18, 2016) was very successful in Breads for delivery. offering a remembrance bread and prayer to Rob Koury 180 people who have lost loved ones in the previous year. prepares the sprigs of Through these ministry offerings, Women of Hope formed people’s rosemary and minds and hearts through educational programs, spirituality groups, ribbons ecumenical retreats and prayer opportunities, interfaith for the Remembrance conversations, and activities that promote the dignity of all people. Breads. Total Number of Women of Hope Program Offerings: 19 1 Day of Reflection (Enders Island) 1 Prayer Service (Transitus of St. Clare of Assisi) 4 Lenten Scripture Sessions (Joan Kennedy)

8 Drumming Sessions 1 Remembrance Bread Outreach 1 MOMS Program 2 “I Hear God Laughing” (Spirituality Program)

1 “Wake Up the World” (Ecclesiology Program)

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Care Ministry Five Care Ministers assisted more than 40 families who had lost a loved one in 2016, and guided them in planning the funeral Mass or memorial service. These compassionate ministers offered grieving families and friends the support of our entire community during their time of loss. The Church Décor Team Throughout 2016 the Church Décor Team enhanced our community worship space with beauty and elegance. Each week the Church Décor Coordinator prepared flower arrangements for the sanctuary that reflected the mood of the liturgical season or feast. Clare Gallery Ministry Clare Gallery, a not-for-profit professional exhibition gallery, hosted four exhibits in 2016 that emphasized social justice, world religion, and interfaith themes; these exhibits were:  Aspirations and Limitations: Artwork by Hall High School Students (January 19-March 18, 2016)  Depressive Realism: Artwork by Adam Viens (April 17-May 29, 2016)  Two Sacred Views: Serigraph Landscapes/Nature Photography: Serigraphs by Dan Russell and Photography by Jeff Feldmann (August 30-October 23, 2016)  Silent Witness: Works by Nancy Wynn (November 1-December 31, 2016) An important part of the Clare Gallery ministry is providing educational sessions and community outreach pertaining to our exhibits. All four of these exhibitions were accompanied by an artist lecture or panel discussion. The eleven-member Clare Gallery ministry team logged over 425 hours during 2016 on installations; publicity; receptions; organizing workshops, artist talks, and panel discussions; and researching artists for future exhibits. In 2016, the Clare Gallery collaborated for the first time with Hall High School (West Hartford). A high school student, who serves on the Clare Gallery committee, organized and curated the exhibition. The project involved securing student artists; working with art teachers; installing and de-installing the exhibition; and facilitating the panel discussion. This successful exhibition provided a tremendous learning Clare Gallery Committee Members Catherine experience for the student, who is considering pursuing Art Wynn (left) and Nancy Wynn (right) pose with History and Studio Art courses as she earns her parishioner artist Jeff Feldmann during the recep- undergraduate degree. tion for his Gallery exhibit Two Sacred Views: Serigraph Landscapes/Nature Photography: Seri- graphs by Dan Russell and Photography by Jeff Feldmann (August 30–October 23, 2016)

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Collection Counters Each week this dedicated group of volunteers gathers to count the Sunday collections and prepare them for deposit. They play an important role in ensuring the appropriate stewardship of our financial resources. Committee for Social Justice The Committee for Social Justice comprises 24 active members and 10 associates who assist on special projects. The Committee plays an important role in fulfilling our parish mission to minister in solidarity with and among the alienated and the poor. Some of the main activities undertaken by the Committee in 2016:  “Better Know a Ministry” Dinners: To get to know people of the parish working in other ministries and to look for opportunities for inter-ministry collaboration and support, dinners were hosted with the Open Hearts Ministry for Adult Faith Formation and Women of Hope  Ecology: The Committee introduced Eco-Palms to the parish in 2016 and provided information in the Palm Sunday bulletin; Eco-Palms support fair pay for harvesters, protection of important forests, and sustainable livelihoods in harvesting communities  Local Giving Tree: Nearly 400 gifts were collected for 11 programs sponsored by Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the House of Bread; in addition, the Committee assisted three families in providing presents for their children  Prison Ministry: Two Committee members assisted a candidate in completing pardon paperwork; the Committee collaborated with Asylum Hill Congregational Church to present two programs related to the Second Chance Society Legislation, which helps prisoners upon release  Reel Faith: The Committee collaborated with Adult Faith Formation to screen Romero (March 10, 2016) and The Other Side of the Other Side (April 7, 2016)  Refugee Ministry: Collaborating with Women of Hope, two members gathered information from other churches who are participating in refugee resettlement programs and made a recommendation to the Parish Advisory Board to initiate a Refugee Ministry  Walk against Hunger: St. Patrick-St. Anthony was well represented at the Walk against Hunger in 2016; almost $11,000 was raised (70% of which went directly to the House of Bread) Community Sunday Hosts The Community Sunday Hosts welcomed St. Patrick-St. Anthony parishioners and friends to the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry after each of the morning liturgies on the second Sunday of the spring, fall, and winter months. Donuts, juice, and Fair Trade Coffee were served. The hosts collaborated in offering hospitality, sharing conversations with members of the parish, and keeping refreshments in steady supply. Divorced and Separated Support Group A session for divorced and separated Catholics was held in fall 2016 for nine weeks. Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents The Emmaus Ministry supports parents whose spiritual journey includes the death of a child. All parents who have suffered the loss of a child at any time are welcome to participate in this parent- directed ministry. In 2016 a parents-only circle was introduced and well received by the participants. In the fall, a day-long retreat was offered by an experienced retreat team.

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Families and Friends of the LGBT Community The Families and Friends of the LGBT Community met monthly in 2016. Several newcomers were welcomed to the group. This support group reaches out to LGBT persons, parents, families, and friends. Its mission is to assure participants of God’s compassionate and unconditional love for us all. The group read and discussed two documents published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers [1997] and Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination [2006]). Through prayer, discussions, videos, story-telling, guest speakers, and other means, this group encouraged and supported the mission of our Open Hearts Ministry. Golf Tournament Committee Twenty Golf Committee members planned the Twenty-First Annual St. Patrick-St. Anthony Charity Golf Tournament, renamed as the Father Andrew Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament took place on September 16, 2016, at Tunxis Country Club (Farmington). A beautiful sunny day welcomed 122 golfers, who were joined by 197 guests for dinner and evening festivities. The evening event included both live and silent auctions, with WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney as auctioneer. The Golf Committee’s efforts raised over $68,000 to benefit programs that serve the Greater Hartford Community through the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. The Hospitality Ministry The Hospitality Ministry collaborates with other ministries in welcoming and caring for people and providing meals and refreshments to those who attend events at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. In 2016, eighteen volunteers planned, prepared, and served meals at 17 events: 12 Nourishment Luncheons (Lent, Summer, and Advent), 4 Twilight Retreats, and the Emmaus Day of Reflection. Over 230 volunteer hours were contributed in service in 2016. Ladies Guild The St. Patrick-St. Anthony Ladies Guild serves its members, the church community, and engages in outreach to women. In 2016, fifteen new members were welcomed, including one new Life Member; seven long-serving members passed away during the year. Highlights of 2016 include:  The Annual Spring Basket Bazaar (April 2016) raised money for the Rev. Dawson Trenchard Scholarship Fund  Baptismal Robes: the Ladies Guild makes robes for children baptized in the parish  Scholarships: the Ladies Guild awarded $5,500 to 13 parish students attending Northwest Catholic, East Catholic, Xavier, St. Christopher, and Corpus Christi schools (since 2003, a cumulative total of $49,300 has been awarded in scholarships)  The November Bake Sale and the Christmas Corner Men’s Fellowship Group During 2016 the members of the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Men’s Ladies Guild President Marianne Midura Fellowship Group shared their faith with each other at greets her granddaughter, Sr. Alicia Torres, monthly meetings and joined other parish groups in service Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist of Chicago opportunities. Highlights include: who was the guest speaker at their Annual Luncheon held in May 2016. 18 COMMUNITY LIFE

 On the third Wednesday evening of each month (except July, August, and December), a core group of about twelve men met and discussed a broad range of topics. Relevant, thought- provoking spirituality issues were presented via multi-media presentations and accompanied by small-group discussions. Because fellowship is a key component of our mission, time was set aside at each meeting for networking.  Extended opportunities for prayer, reflection, and socializing during 2016 included the annual Men’s Retreat at Holy Family Retreat and Conference Center (March 2016), the Seventh Annual Barbeque (June 2016), and the Fifth Annual Day of Reflection for Men at Ender’s Island (September 2016).  Service activities included participation in the House of Bread’s Thanksgiving Replenishment initiative and the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Turkey Drive. The group collected more than 300 turkeys, along with canned goods, stuffing, and other items needed by the House of Bread to feed their guests. A Novel Idea Book Club A Novel Idea Book Club has been active in the parish since 1993 and meets on the third Thursday of each month (7:00-8:30 PM). One of the oldest ministries in the parish, the book club is open to anyone who has read the suggested book. Books are suggested, voted on, and selected by members. Background information on the author and discussion questions are provided by the facilitators, who encourage member participation. Office Volunteers Nine dedicated volunteers engaged in this ministry in 2016 and provided hospitality through personal contact with parishioners and other visitors, and by their behind-the-scenes work with mailings, preparing song-sheets and birthday cards, assisting with special projects, and tending to reception desk duties. Open Hearts Ministry The Open Hearts LGBT Ministry experienced many blessings and enjoyed many opportunities for fellowship, collaboration, and service during 2016. Highlights include:  Held month Sunday Fellowship meetings (September through June) and two summer picnics (June and September)  Participated in Hartford Pridefest, the largest LGBT gathering of the year in the Hartford area  Participated in Holy Family Retreat Center’s Always Our Children Retreat (October 2016)  Formed a new sub-committee for community service to explore possible service at a local LGBT shelter  Hosted receptions for Mardis Gras and Lessons and Carols for the St. Patrick-St. Anthony community  Collaborated with the LGBT ministry at St. George Parish (Guilford, CT)  Participated in the regional Inter-Parish Catholic Collaborative (New York City) and New York City Pride Parade Parish Nursing Ministry On the second Sunday of the spring, fall, and winter months (designated as Community Sundays), St. Patrick-St. Anthony parishioners were served by our parish nurses after each of the three Masses. Ministry highlights include:

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 Provided blood-pressure monitoring and screening upon request; made referrals; provided guidance and education on hypertension, diabetes, weight control, heart disease, and general health and wellness questions  Made free educational materials available to parishioners for review at home  Followed up with parishioners on health and wellness concerns; sent get-well and sympathy cards  Provided support and assistance to parishioners attending the Communal Anointing of the Sick Masses (April and November 2016) Pastoral Advisory Board During 2016 the Pastoral Advisory Board met regularly to share information on the progress of current ministries, to hear of new ministries under consideration, and to support the Ministry Fair (October 2016). The Pastoral Advisory Board facilitates linkages between ministries and the integration between the parish ministries and their alignment to our Mission Statement. Pastoral Care Outreach Ministry In 2016 our fifteen-member Pastoral Care Outreach team visited many parishioners who could not get to church due to injury, surgery, or a short- or long-term illness. Members of the team extended the parish’s ministry of hospitality by expressing the parish’s concern for its sick members, bringing communion, and making referrals to the friars for a pastoral visit and Anointing of the Sick. Other highlights of the ministry include:  Bringing plants at Christmas and Easter to those visited by members of the ministry as a symbol of the parish’s prayerful good wishes  Communal Anointing Masses (April 16, 2016 with a luncheon, and November 19-20, 2016)  Reflection Sessions for Pastoral Care Outreach Ministers were held on the second Monday of the month (except for July and August); participants discussed articles on pastoral care and shared their ministerial experiences and concerns Prayer Network Ministry The Prayer Network Ministry grew both in the number of participants and in the number of daily prayer requests during 2016. Over fifty members dedicated themselves to praying for those who had requested their prayers. This ministry expresses the parish’s spiritual solidarity with all those in need. Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry, comprising 30 members, was very active during 2016. This ministry blesses not only those who receive the prayer shawls, but also blesses the shawl makers who prayerfully weave these symbols of the parish’s support and concern. Highlights of the ministry include:  Hosted the annual gathering (November 5, 2016) for about 100 shawl makers; presented The Spirit of Father Andrew shawl to Sr. Beth Fischer, RSM (University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford), who is the coordinator of the Wellness Center on Church Street  Made and presented white shawls to the RCIA candidates at the Easter Vigil (March 26, 2016) and other candidates receiving the sacraments  Made white shawls to be used as funeral palls for children who have died  Supplied shawls for the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Retreat (October 2016)

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Secular Franciscans The Secular Franciscan Order, founded by St. Francis of Assisi, gathers monthly to pray, to share their commitment to the apostolic life of the Gospel, and to study. This community of lay men and women live their faith in fidelity to the Catholic Church and in the spirit of St. Francis. The Secular Franciscan Rule (paragraph 4) bids its members to “devote themselves especially to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to gospel.” During 2016, participants read and discussed the Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, and examined its implications for Christian life today. SPSA Yard Goats Gardens Ministry The members of the St. Patrick-St. Anthony Yard Goats Gardens Ministry participate in the parish’s mission of hospitality by ensuring that the church gardens are inviting and well kept. 2016 highlights include:  Performed an early spring cleanup (week of April 11, 2016) and planted flowers in the church gardens (mid-May 2016)  Experimented with a variety of plantings in Father Murph’s Garden  Watered, weeded, and performed general cleaning (weekly throughout the season)  Performed fall clean up (November 30, 2016) Virtus: Protecting God’s Children St. Patrick-St. Anthony is committed to providing a safe environment for everyone, especially children. In 2016 we continued our compliance with the policies of the Archdiocese of Hartford regarding children and vulnerable adults, which require all employees and volunteers who have contact with children to attend the VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children Program as a condition of their employment or service. Welcoming Committee The Welcoming Committee provides services to the parish and to the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry upon request. In 2016, the Committee hosted the annual Welcome Brunch for over 40 new parishioners; food was prepared by members of the Committee and Sebastian Kolodziej (House of Bread). The Brunch included a tour of the church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, sharing information about parish life, ministries and history. Volunteers at Large Volunteers at Large is a group of individuals who help on specific occasions (e.g., for the Holy Thursday supper, for receptions, on parking lot cleanup days). In 2016 these Volunteers at Large provided more than 200 hours of service, which included several days of hosting in the church, to enable it to remain open for prayer. Volunteer Ministry At the 2016 Ministry Fair, members from each ministry of the St. Patrick-St. Anthony community hosted displays illustrating the various aspects of their work. Visitors were able to enroll in ministries that they wanted to participate in.

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Adventure Saturday Mentors The Adventure Saturday Mentor Program brings together members of the St. Patrick-St. Anthony community with children ages five through fifteen who reside in Hartford. The spiritual and financial support of the parish and contributions from individual parishioners enable the mentors to provide opportunities that enrich the lives of the participants and open them to a broad range of new experiences. Highlights of 2016 include:  Twice-monthly meetings (September through May): adult mentors and Confirmation candidates from our parish share their time, talent, and energy to create a safe and supportive environment for mentoring participants. Some weeks the group heads out on an adventure; at other times they have a planned in-house activity. Adventures for 2016 included attendance at Pipes in the Valley on the Riverfront (to applaud one of the members playing her bagpipe); a visit to the Wadsworth Athenaeum; duckpin bowling at Ducks on the Ave; a Wolf Pack hockey game; participation in the Riverfront Recapture, Inc. challenge course; and visits to Ray of Light Farm (East Haddam) and UCONN Storrs. And lunch is always a much-anticipated highlight of the day!  Collaborated with the House of Bread Helping Our Mothers through Education (H.O.M.E.) program: adult mentors and Confirmation candidates from our parish offered remedial language arts, math, and social studies tutoring for women preparing for the GED exam. Catherine’s Place “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens” (Eccl 3:1). For twelve years, St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, in collaboration with Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation, and St. Joseph College (West Hartford) undertook a ministry to help homeless women get a new start in life. That ministry was called Catherine’s Place. In 2004, Fr. Jim Hynes, ofm (then pastor of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church) showed Sr. Pat McKeon (Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation’s Executive Director) the former convent facility that was used at that time for parish retreats. Fr. Jim asked Sr. Pat if she could make use of the space. The rest was history. Catherine’s Place opened on November 29, 2004 as a ‘no-freeze’ shelter for the winter. The scope of its mission expanded the following year: it reopened in November 2005 as a year-round facility for homeless women who agreed to stay clean and to strive to find permanent housing within three months. At Fr. Jim’s suggestion, the facility was named after the founder of the Sisters of Mercy Catherine McAuley, who had established a residence for homeless women and their children in nineteenth century Dublin. The Connecticut Sisters of Mercy had found a way to reanimate their founder’s charism at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Catherine’s Place accommodated groups of 15 women at a time during its years of operation. Throughout those years, parishioners cooked and served meals for the residents, mentored them in life skills, and assisted them with preparing for job interviews and writing résumés. Health assessments and medical information were provided by St. Joseph College faculty and students. Catherine’s Place relied on government support for its operation; the loss of funding due to federal and state cutbacks for transitional housing was a devastating blow to the viability of the venture. Catherine’s Place ended its ministry in May 2016. Although we took leave of an important and much-loved ministry in 2016, we are mindful of the words of Qoheleth that “one generation departs and another generation comes” (Eccl 1:4). The next chapter is yet to be written.

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The House of Bread Meal Teams The meal ministry of St. Patrick-St. Anthony works in partnership with the soup kitchen of the House of Bread. One hundred eleven volunteers in twelve teams serve Thursday dinners, Saturday lunches, and Sunday breakfasts to hungry and impoverished people in the Hartford area. Volunteers, who serve on average ten times per year, greet and serve the guests, do light meal preparations, and clean up the dining area. In 2016, Thursday teams fed an average of 42 people; Saturday teams fed approximately 100 people, and Sunday teams fed 145 people. Jesus’ reminder to those on his right that when he was hungry, they gave him food (Matt 25:35) is brought vividly to life for the participants in this ministry. The Sandwich Ministry The Sandwich Ministry continued to offer sandwiches and other donated food items to all those who came to our doors throughout 2016. Fr. John Murphy, ofm began this ministry in the 1990s and the need for food for the poor and underemployed people of Hartford continues. A team of 130 volunteers made sandwiches on a rotating basis, while 33 volunteers served at the Hartford Mayor Luke A. Bronin was one of the speakers at the 2016 Hunger Banquet. “sandwich door.” Sandwich distribution took place from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM daily; we provided sandwiches to approximately 70 people daily. The ministry expanded into offering home-made cookies every Wednesday. We also assisted our hungry neighbors by providing them toiletries, socks, and other donated items. The parish was very generous in providing donated items in 2016 to alleviate the many needs of our brothers and sisters who came knocking at our door.

The Sister Parish Committee The twenty-one member Sister Parish Committee facilitates the partnership between St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church and the people of our chosen sister parish, Ste. Geneviève (Zoranjé, Haiti). The immediate need is providing financial support for Ste. Geneviève School, which provides teacher and teacher assistant salaries, lunch four days a week, tuition scholarships, and the pastor’s contingency fund. Our brothers and sisters at Ste. Geneviève offer their hospitality when St. Patrick-St. Anthony parishioners visit Zoranjé. Mutual spiritual support, prayers, and friendship enhance our relationship. Activities in 2016 included:  Visit to Zoranjé, Haiti (January 2016): Parishioners of St. Patrick-St. Anthony visited Ste. Geneviève and participated in a liturgy in the new church, erected to St. Patrick-St. Anthony helped rebuild Ste. Gene- viève Church and provided a church bell to call our replace the building that had been damaged by the 2010 Haitian brothers and sisters to worship and prayer.

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earthquake.  Bells (April 2016): The bells provided by St. Patrick-St. Anthony were installed in April 2016; $50,000, earmarked for the construction of the church, was released upon completion of the project.  Planning Meeting (June 2016): The Committee held a planning meeting to establish priorities as we enter the second decade of our covenant with Ste. Geneviève. Some plans identified for future implementation include offering Creole classes to enhance parishioners’ conversational abilities, and initiating an information exchange between the youth of both parishes.  The Taste of Haiti (June 4, 2016): This evening event offers everyone the opportunity to experience Haitian cuisine, music, art, and culture. Fr. Philippe (Pastor, Ste. Geneviève) attended the event and spoke at the weekend Masses.  Productive Cooperatives Haiti Assessment (July- October 2016): The Committee commissioned Productive Cooperatives Haiti to complete a needs and resource assessment that would enhance the quality of learning and foster the development of St. Geneviève parish. The report Sister Parish Committee member Stefan Wawzyniecki prepares food for the June 4 Taste of Haiti Event. was received in October and included several recommendations for consideration by our sister parish.  Global Giving Tree (Advent 2016): Most of the funding for Ste. Geneviève School comes from parishioner donations associated with the Global Giving Tree. Donations in 2016 amounted to $18,120. The Wellness Center on Church Street The Wellness Center on Church Street is our partnership with the University of Saint Joseph established in 2005. In 2016 the students continued to have an opportunity to serve individuals who are likely otherwise unable to get care. Students were involved with Hands on Hartford Manna Community Meals, Mercy Housing, and Shelter, Valentin Otazu-Toro serves himself up Malta House of Care Mobile Health Van, Malta Food some tasty Haitian Soup. Pantry at St. Justin’s Catholic Church and our Wednesday Sandwich Ministry. The Wellness Center also offered education, assessment and referral services to those they saw. Nursing students provided outreach services to the underserved population in Greater Hartford through these social service organizations. The interaction of students with the underserved enriched the educational opportunities for students as well as enriching the lives of the service recipients.

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Finance Committee In 2016, the Finance Committee met four times. At each meeting, we had a thorough discussion of the Profit and Loss statements and balance sheets for St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, and the Saints Parking Lot. At our February 16, 2016 meeting, we reviewed and approved all required financial statements and reports that were to be submitted to the Archdiocese of Hartford. This included:

 Budget vs. Actual Report for 2015  Balance Sheet for 12/31/15 and 12/31/14  Cash Flow Statement for 2015  Unpaid Bills Detail Report for 12/31/15  Net Asset Reconciliation  Annual Budget for 2016

At subsequent meetings we reviewed the progress of our Increased Offering Program which included the elimination of the “monthly” collections and promoted the benefits of Online Giving to the parish and to the individual giver. Because of your continued generosity, we were able to present a balanced budget for 2016 to the Archdiocese of Hartford and exceeded our budgeted offertory income by $26,987.00. Online giving alone nearly doubled (2015: $146,578; 2016: $287,428). The 2016 Fiscal Year was the first year since 2012 that we had not ended the year with a budget deficit. In addition, organizations typically pay $30,000 to outsource an Increased Offering Program. Our program (with the exception of the printing of one brochure) was designed, prepared, and processed by members of the Finance Committee and St. Patrick-St. Anthony staff members.

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. Thomas Gallagher, ofm, Pastor. Phone: 860-756-4034; Email: [email protected].

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ST. PATRICK-ST. ANTHONY CHURCH

2016 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish Income Collections (Sundays, Christmas, Easter, Other Holy Days) $1,090,887 Interest and Dividends $659 Stole Fees (Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals) $6,648 Gifts, Donations, and Bequests $102,300 Religious Education Program Fees $19,389 Temporarily Restricted Income (Prayer Shawl Ministry, Music Ministry, Ladies Guild) $13,269 Votives—Flowers—Bulletin Income $16,031 Draw from Investment Account and from Saints Parking Lot Income $207,672 Total 2016 Income $1,456,855

2016 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Operating Expenses Salaries (Pastoral Staff, Support Staff, Custodial Staff) $440,231 Benefits (Disability, Health Insurance, and Retirement) $159,832 Payroll Taxes $40,204 Utilities $84,826 (Heating and Cooling for the Church and Franciscan Center, Electricity, Telephone, Water, Internet)

Physical Plant (Contracted Services: e.g., Snow Plowing, Property and Casualty Insurance, Trash $101,502 Removal Services, Maintenance and Repairs, Fire and Theft Prevention) Friary Expenses $43,172 Miscellaneous $6,808

Sacramental and Liturgy Expenses (Organists, Cantors, Music Coordinators, Section Leaders, Choirmasters, Altar Flowers, Altar Supplies, Music Supplies, Worship Aids, Missalettes, Music Licensing $249,748 Fees, Votive Lights, Music Library, Sound System Upgrades and Maintenance)

Religious Education (Formation to Discipleship Programs and Sacramental Preparation Programs for $75,262 Children and Adults [including the Religious Education Staff]) Charity $25,190 Office Expenses (Copy Machine, Office Supplies, Computers/Data Fees, Website Maintenance) $32,916 Parish Events and Social Expenses, Professional Services, Memberships and Dues $45,288 Diocesan Expenses (Catholic Schools Support Program [CSSP], Cathedraticum, Catholic Schools $132,330 Assessments [$250 per student parishioner attending Catholic school] Total 2016 Expenses $1,437,309 2016 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Net Income/(Loss) $19,546 Other Income: Unrealized Investment Gain/(Loss) $83,486 Other Expense: Depreciation Expense ($86,765) 2016 St. Patrick-St. Anthony Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) $16,267 26 Financial stewardship

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 2016 In addition to weekly 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/ expense (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 $1,366 April Peter’s Pence $2,520 May Catholic Communications $1,328 June Catholic Relief Services (CRS)—CRS provides programs that give hope to refugees, the $2,295 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.

July The Franciscan Missionary Union of Holy Name Province was founded in the 1920s to help $2,009 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.

August The Mission Cooperative Plan (MCP) is a program in which missionary dioceses are invited $2,977 to send representatives to preach at the weekend Masses. The program helps to raise awareness in our community of the richness of missionary work across the world, and inspires us all to live the missionary call in our daily lives. The offerings collected during the MCP weekend are sent to the mission organizations represented by the visiting missionary. In July 2016 a spokesperson for the Discalced Carmelite Friars visited our Church.

September HOPES—Catholic Elementary Schools $2,107 October Propagation of the Faith $2,137 November Campaign for Human Development $2,374

November Military Services $2,605

December Retired Religious $1,683

December Hurricane Matthew Relief $1,084

2016 2016 Franciscan Challenge $72,865

2016 2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal $117,378

TOTAL 2016 ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS $214,728

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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. The need for support to the poor and homeless of Hartford has increased exponentially in the past few years. In 2013 our Sandwich Ministry costs were $9,449; in 2016 the total was $39,360.

2016 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Income Sandwich Ministry/Client Assistance $47,045 Charity Golf Tournament $63,420 Grants and Donations $63,065 Adult Faith Formation $16,948 Women of Hope $1,985 Catherine’s Place $1,674 Men’s Fellowship $900 Clare Gallery $2,809 Mentor Program $2,465 Open Hearts Ministry $670 Emmaus Ministry and Bereavement Ministry $595 Interest $51 Total 2016 Income $201,626

2016 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Operating Expenses Physical Plant $23,900 Sandwich Ministry/Client Assistance for Rent, Medical Co-pays, Utilities, Bus Passes, Bus Tickets $39,360 Catherine’s Place $3,357 Volunteer Ministry $76,307 Mentor Program $3,880 Adult Faith Formation $16,163

Women of Hope $2,279 Clare Gallery $2,005 House of Bread Supplies for Weekend Meal Program/Other Charity $9,004 Men’s Fellowship, Open Hearts Ministry, Social Justice/Emmaus/Bereavement $6,946 Office Supplies/Subscriptions/Books/Memberships/Golf Tournament Expenses $2,521 Miscellaneous $7,585 Total 2016 Expenses $193,307

2016 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Net Income/(Loss) $8,319

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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.

In 2016 we installed a new parking access and revenue control system as the old system was obsolete and malfunctioning on a regular basis. This $110,000 capital expense was anticipated as we had been depreciating the cost of the original system purchased in 2003. The new system enables the management company to properly oversee the day-to-day operations of the commercial transactions of this parking lot.

Due to the continued success of the parking lot we were able to apply $50,000 of our net proceeds to the operating budget of the parish.

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.

2016 Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Income Monthly Parking Income $239,419 Transient Parking Income $75,887 Special Events Parking $116,720 Pre-Season Hockey Parking $5,382 Miscellaneous and Interest Income $345 Total 2016 Income $437,753

2016 Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Expenses Payroll Expenses (including Workers’ Compensation and benefits) $152,687 Bank Service Charges/Credit Card Expenses $5,353 Snow Removal $27,502 Liability Insurance and Claims $8,642 Accounting/Professional Fees/Licenses and Permits $4,951 Equipment Repairs, Landscaping $2,929 Telephone $305 Utilities (including street lights) $6,724 Management Fees $13,942 Supplies $2,502 Property Taxes, Sales Tax, Filing Fees $156,171 Miscellaneous $258 Total 2016 Expenses $381,966 2016 Metro Center Parking (Saints Lot) Net Income/(Loss) $55,787 Other Expense: Equipment & Resurfacing Depreciation ($28,774) Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) $27,013 29 Financial stewardship

Sister Parish Financial Report July 2016—June 2017 The Sister Parish financial report runs on a July-to-June fiscal year due to the fact that we support the school at Ste. Geneviève so the expenses are incurred on a school calendar-year basis. Please see pages 23-24 of this report for complete details on the activities by and for our Sister Parish in 2016.

Income General Fund Designation $2,700 Memorial/Tribute Donations 8,971 Giving Tree $18,493 Lunch Program Designation $240 Teacher Salary Designation $500 Interest $42 Taste of Haiti $4,500 Other Income $90 Total Income $35,536 Expense Lunch Program $14,000 Teachers’ Salaries $13,000 Tuition Program $2,000 Taste of Haiti Event $588 Contingencies $3,083 Bank Fees, Miscellaneous Expenses, Postage, Supplies $8,624 Travel $1,380 Total Expense $42,675 Net Income/(Loss) ($7,139)

Sister Parish Committee Member Shirley Swanson presented Fr. Phillipe with a drum during his visit to Hartford for the Annual Taste of Haiti event.

30 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 2016:

Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve-step Program Meetings Archdiocese of Hartford Archdiocesan Planning Meetings Capital Region Education Council Cathedral Musicians Conference CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists) Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty Hartford Chorale Hartford Faith-Based Initiative Hartford Performs Hartt School of Music Hartt Choirs Spring Concert Piano Recital Recording Session Vocal Recital Hartt School of Music, Community Division Celesti Sondato Winter Concert Holy Name Province House of Bread Adventure Saturday Mentor Program Annual Hunger Banquet Joyful Noise, Inc. (Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus Choirs) Medical Mission to Haiti Group Meeting Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation Mothers United Against Violence Narcotics Anonymous Activities Subcommittee Meetings Area Service Committee Meetings Hospitals and Institutions Subcommittee Meetings University of Saint Joseph Nursing Student Meetings Sisters of Notre Dame Jubilee Celebration Vocal Intensive Program VOCE Women Composers’ Festival of Hartford

31 On Saturday, June 18, 2016 we closed Church Street and gathered for an anniversary celebration. We gave thanks to God for Fr. Andrew Giardino’s 60 years, Fr. John Leonard’s 25 years, and Fr. Cidouane Joseph’s 10 years as Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province.

Fr. Cidouane Joseph, ofm poses with parishioners Judy Ryiz and Natalie Campbell.

Fr. Andrew Giardino, ofm greeted parishioner Amy Brown at the June 18th celebration. We were so happy that he was able to be with us despite his recuperation after a serious fall on April 3rd.

In addition to D & D Market's 6-ft long Grinders, we Seventh and Eighth Grade Religious Education Co- had the Taco Loco Truck in the street with chicken, ordinator, Michelle White, provided the much loved steak, pork, mahi–mahi, shrimp, vegetable and face painting for the kids! ground beef specialty tacos served on homemade gluten free tortillas—served with Spanish rice, black beans, avocado salad, chips, salsas and guacamole. We also had churros and chocolate dipping sauce for dessert. Folks brought desserts to share.

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