St. Anthony of Padua Church
Litchfield CT
06759-4005
Who we are
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Litchfield, Connecticut is a Christian congregation serving the Litchfield community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
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We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
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July 12, 2020 Mass of the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Stuart H. Pinnete Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
Phone:
Fax:
860-567-2052 Â
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Stuart H. Pinnete Â
Leader Bio:
Fr Stu was born and raised in Litchfield county in the town of New Milford. His mom and dad live in Granby and he enjoys spending time with them and nurturing their close relationship.
This year he celebrated his 27th year of ordination. He has served several roles at various churches / parishes within the Archdiocese of Hartford including St Marianne Cope Parish, Broad Brook; Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, Rocky Hill; Mary Magdalen Church, Oakville; Saint Bernadette Church, New Haven; St Michael’s Church, Hartford; and Blessed Sacrament Church, Hamden.
He received a B.A. in History from the University of Hartford, an M.A. in Politics & Philosophy from the University of Oxford, and a Master of Divinity as well as a Licentiate in Systematic Theology (Ecclesiology) from St. Mary’s Seminary & University.
Fr Stu loves working with members and families of all ages, especially young ones who are striving to know Jesus in a deeper way in their busy lives. He believes the invitation we all have: to grow closer to the Lord as we worship, learn, and serve in His name, reaching out to others to join us on the walk of faith. Fr Stu enjoys collaborating with dedicated parish members in building community in exciting ways together. Â
This year he celebrated his 27th year of ordination. He has served several roles at various churches / parishes within the Archdiocese of Hartford including St Marianne Cope Parish, Broad Brook; Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, Rocky Hill; Mary Magdalen Church, Oakville; Saint Bernadette Church, New Haven; St Michael’s Church, Hartford; and Blessed Sacrament Church, Hamden.
He received a B.A. in History from the University of Hartford, an M.A. in Politics & Philosophy from the University of Oxford, and a Master of Divinity as well as a Licentiate in Systematic Theology (Ecclesiology) from St. Mary’s Seminary & University.
Fr Stu loves working with members and families of all ages, especially young ones who are striving to know Jesus in a deeper way in their busy lives. He believes the invitation we all have: to grow closer to the Lord as we worship, learn, and serve in His name, reaching out to others to join us on the walk of faith. Fr Stu enjoys collaborating with dedicated parish members in building community in exciting ways together. Â
Mailing Address
PO Box 97
Litchfield, CT
06759-4005 Â
Litchfield, CT
06759-4005 Â
St. Anthony of Padua Church Mass Times
Vigil Mass Celebration:
Our Lady of Grace Bantam: 4:00pm
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: 5:00pm
Sunday Mass Celebration:
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: 8:00am
St. Thomas of Villanova Goshen: 9:15am
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: 10:45am
Daily Mass Celebration:
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: M-Th 8:00am
Tuesdays after Mass: St Anthony Novena
St Louis de Montfort Parish Lenten Schedule
2024 Lenten Events
Stations of the Cross
Feb 16th (Fri) - St. Thomas at 7:00pm
Feb 23rd (Fri) - Our Lady of Grace at 12:30pm
Mar 1st (Fri) - St. Anthony at 7:00pm
Mar 8th (Fri) - St. Thomas at 7:00pm
Mar 15th (Fri) - Our Lady of Grace at 12:30pm
Mar 22nd (Fri) - St. Anthony at 7:00pm Walk the way of the cross as disciples of the Lord.
Sacrament of Recondliation
Feb 19th (Mon) - Our Lady of Grace (6:00-7:00pm)
Feb 27th (Tue) - St. Anthony (8:30am)
Mar 4th (Mon) - - St. Thomas (6:00-7:00pm)
Mar 12th (Tue) - St. Anthony (8:30am)
Mar 18th (Mon) - St. Anthony (6:00-7:00pm) Put aside some time to experience God's forgiving love.
Other Lenten Gatherings
Evening Pryer from the Liturgy of the Hours
Feb 19th (Mon) - Our Lady of Grace at 5:30pm
*(Reconciliation to follow for those who wish to stay)
Lenten Soup Supper
Mar 6th (Wed) - St. Anthony at 5:30pm
*(Short reflection to follow)
Tenebrae Prayer Service
Mar 20th (Wed) - St. Thomas at 6:30pm
*(Join in this unique Lenten Prayer before Holy Week)
St. Anthony of Padua Church mass times last updated on the 5th of March, 2024
Our Lady of Grace Bantam: 4:00pm
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: 5:00pm
Sunday Mass Celebration:
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: 8:00am
St. Thomas of Villanova Goshen: 9:15am
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: 10:45am
Daily Mass Celebration:
St. Anthony of Padua Litchfield: M-Th 8:00am
Tuesdays after Mass: St Anthony Novena
St Louis de Montfort Parish Lenten Schedule
2024 Lenten Events
Stations of the Cross
Feb 16th (Fri) - St. Thomas at 7:00pm
Feb 23rd (Fri) - Our Lady of Grace at 12:30pm
Mar 1st (Fri) - St. Anthony at 7:00pm
Mar 8th (Fri) - St. Thomas at 7:00pm
Mar 15th (Fri) - Our Lady of Grace at 12:30pm
Mar 22nd (Fri) - St. Anthony at 7:00pm Walk the way of the cross as disciples of the Lord.
Sacrament of Recondliation
Feb 19th (Mon) - Our Lady of Grace (6:00-7:00pm)
Feb 27th (Tue) - St. Anthony (8:30am)
Mar 4th (Mon) - - St. Thomas (6:00-7:00pm)
Mar 12th (Tue) - St. Anthony (8:30am)
Mar 18th (Mon) - St. Anthony (6:00-7:00pm) Put aside some time to experience God's forgiving love.
Other Lenten Gatherings
Evening Pryer from the Liturgy of the Hours
Feb 19th (Mon) - Our Lady of Grace at 5:30pm
*(Reconciliation to follow for those who wish to stay)
Lenten Soup Supper
Mar 6th (Wed) - St. Anthony at 5:30pm
*(Short reflection to follow)
Tenebrae Prayer Service
Mar 20th (Wed) - St. Thomas at 6:30pm
*(Join in this unique Lenten Prayer before Holy Week)
St. Anthony of Padua Church mass times last updated on the 5th of March, 2024
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St. Anthony of Padua Church History
Bridgeport, Waterbury, and then Winsted were given successive pastoral charge over Irish immigrants in Litchfield, yet the first priest to visit the town and offer Mass was Father John Smith of Albany, New York, who came in 1848. Julia Beers purchased a South Street building to use as a mission church for about 140 Catholic families. From 1866 to 1882, the Winsted Franciscans attended to Litchfield. They built a small frame mission church, first opened for worship on Christmas 1867 and later dedicated by Bishop Francis P. McFarland on June 22, 1869.
On September 8, 1882, St. Anthony of Padua was made a parish, with Father Michael J. Byrne as resident pastor. Father Joseph M. Gleeson immediately used monies raised by Father Byrne to buy land for a new church and rectory. Father Timothy Sweeney erected a frame church of Gothic style, dedicated on July 8, 1888, by Bishop Lawrence S. McMahon. On October 5, 1944, a fire destroyed St. Anthony Church. The Congregational and Methodist churches immediately offered their facilities. On October 24, 1948, then Bishop Henry J. O'Brien dedicated the new St. Anthony Church.
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On September 8, 1882, St. Anthony of Padua was made a parish, with Father Michael J. Byrne as resident pastor. Father Joseph M. Gleeson immediately used monies raised by Father Byrne to buy land for a new church and rectory. Father Timothy Sweeney erected a frame church of Gothic style, dedicated on July 8, 1888, by Bishop Lawrence S. McMahon. On October 5, 1944, a fire destroyed St. Anthony Church. The Congregational and Methodist churches immediately offered their facilities. On October 24, 1948, then Bishop Henry J. O'Brien dedicated the new St. Anthony Church.
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Abide with us
O Holy Spirit of God, abide with us; inspire all our thoughts; pervade our imaginations; suggest all our decisions; order all our doings. Be with us in our silence and in our speech, in our haste and in our leisure, in company and in solitude, in the freshness of the morning and in the weariness of the evening; and give us grace at all times humbly to rejoice in Thy mysterious companionship.
St. Anthony of Padua Church listing was last updated on the 5th of March, 2024
