Religious Education: Sign
up for Religious Education after all Masses in August. Please
sign up before Sunday, September 7 so our teachers will be prepared
with all materials necessary prior to our start up date. Classes
begin on Sunday, September 7 with Rosary in the church.
CIA Kickoff: CIA
(Catholics in Action) will kick off on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 pm
with a cookout and games. CIA is for ALL school-aged children of
our parish. We are also seeking volunteers to help us with our
CIA activities this year. If you can help, please contact Pam
Shehan.
Volunteers Needed: The
Youth Ministry team is looking for volunteers to share their gifts with
our youth by teaching CIA. For more information or if you are
interested, please contact Pam Shehan or any member of the Youth
Ministry Team.
Special Second Collection: There
will be a special second collection during all Masses of the weekend of
August 30 & 31 for St. Ann's Nursing Home in Panhandle,
Texas. The proceeds of the second collection will help with our
diocese's only Catholic nursing home meet its operating expenses.
Thank you for your support.
Sts. Anne & Joachim Circle:
The Circle will meet on Thursday, September 4 at 9:30 am at the
home of Jodi Meyer.
Circle of the Holy Spirit: The
Circle will host a potluck dinner on Monday, September 8 at 6:30 pm in
our parish hall. Guests will be the
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ
from Prayer Town. Sr. Rita will speak on her travels to Africa
and will ask for our help in assisting them in meeting the many needs
they have. All parishioners are invited to attend. Please
bring your favorite potluck dish and help us welcome the Sisters from
Prayer Town to our parish. If you have any questions, please call
Judy Smith.
RCIA: RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin on Wednesday, September 10
at 6:30 pm in the parish hall. If you are interested in becoming
Catholic, or just learning more about the Catholic faith, please join
us!
Appropriate Attire for Mass During
the Summer: Please practice the virtue of prudence when
choosing what you should wear to Mass during the summer months when
weather is hot (and occasionally humid). Prudence disposes a
person to choose what is good and right in every circumstance--in this
case what is appropriate and NOT appropriate to wear when we come to
Mass. The practice of this virtue is self-evident in a person who
shows modesty in his or her speech and action, most especially in
proper clothing. As members of the Body of Christ, the Church, to
show reverence and respect to one another and to God by what we say and
do is a way of life.
Chewing Gum and Cell Phones: Please
get rid of your chewing gum before you enter the main body of the
church. There are trash cans available in the sacristy and the
rest rooms. Also, please turn off your cell phone before Mass
begins. Those who work for emergency services, medical and police
services are exempt from turning off cell phones (please put them on
"vibrate" if possible). Thank you!
Year of St. Paul, Apostle to the
Gentiles: The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has
declared the year of St. Paul which began on Saturday, June 28,
2008 and to end of June 29, 2009. During this year, the entire
Church commemorates the life of the Great Apostle Paul and his writings
found in the New Testament. In this year of St. Paul, we look for
guidance from this apostle who lived during the time of Christ and had
an important impact on our early Church. The Vatican has
designated an Internet site to the life and writings of St. Paul.
The English site is available
here as well as
in
Español.
Make a Difference!: Come
and make a difference! Share your talents with your faith
community. Singers and instrumentalists: all are
welcome. We are particularly looking for more pianists and
organists. If you are interested or have questions, call Mary
Freund-Braun at 655-3302 x2.
"The Mass is Ended ...": These
are the words that send us forth to live out the mystery that we have
just celebrated at the Eucharist, the source and summit of the life of
the Church. These words also announce the actual end of the
Mass. After Mass it is appropriate to spend some time in quiet
prayer and thanksgiving for what we have received. Thus, it is
most beneficial to remain in church until we are sent forth and have
spent time in prayer. Please refrain from leaving Mass before
these moments. To keep time with the Lord should neither be
rushed nor cause undue impatience, but it should be done with a deep
awareness that we desire to pass quality time with Him whom we love and
worship.
Save the Date!: St.
Ann's Parish will host the first annual Parish Fair on Sunday,
September 14, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Come and join us for food
and fellowship! There will be a potluck dinner. Meet your
fellow parishioners and visit booths sponsored by the different
ministries and organizations of our parish.
Stained Glass Windows: We are happy to announce that all
the windows have been reserved. We would like to thank everyone
for your generosity. There will be a liturgy when the windows
will be blessed to give thanks to God for these gifts to glorify our
faith in Him.
Ministry to the Sick and Dying:
When Jesus cared for the sick and dying, the Lord extended God's
mercy and love. The Lord continues his ministry through the
universal Church. as a community of faithful, we continue to
carry out this ministry of the Lord. Therefore, the purpose and
goal of the ministry of the sick and dying at our parish is to insure
that pastoral care is extended to those who are sick and dying in our
parish. The coordinators of this ministry are Nancy Shehan and
Debbie Vega. If you need assistance in this capacity, please
contact Nancy or Debbie.
Canyon Cares: Canyon
Cares is requesting that St. Ann's parishioners donate pasta (in 1
pound sizes) for their food pantry. Please drop it by our hall or
take it directly to Canyon Cares at 1719 5th Ave.
Catholic Museum: The
Catholic Museum, located at 2200 North Spring (by Bishop DeFalco
Retreat Center and St. Laurence Cathedral), is open every Friday from
9:30 am until noon. The next open house will be on Sunday, August
10, from 2-4 pm.
Wine Raffle: The
Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center
is in need of wine donations for the 5th Annual Wine Raffle, which is
Wednesday, September 17. Please contact Robert or Janet at
383-1811 for more information. The wine raffle is a major
fundraising event for the retreat center.
Theology Workshop: Sr.
Sara Butler will present
The Catholic
Priesthood & Women: A Guide to the Teaching of the Church at
the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center on Friday, September 12 from 7-9 pm
and/or Saturday, September 13 from 9 am until 3 pm. Call 383-1811
for more information.
Saint Valentine Radio: Check
out
St. Valentine Radio's
redesigned website, which makes it easier to find exactly what you
are looking for. If you missed your favorite program, click on
MP3 Player to access the archives of past programs.
Nursery and Cry Rooms: The
nursery and cry rooms are available during every weekend Mass.
The nursery, located in the hall, is staffed by our parishioners who
will take good care of your children. The cry rooms are available
in the back of the church, and are accessible from the narthex.
Legion of Mary: The
Legion of Mary would like to bring a beautiful statue of the Blessed
Virgin Mary to your home. We would pray the rosary with
your family and leave the statue with your family for two weeks.
Your family would pray the rosary or other Marian prayers each day
asking for Mary to intercede for your family and any other intentions
you may have. If you are interested or would just like more
information, please call Mary Rausch or Pat and Nancy Shehan. A
Legion member will contact you to set up a time for us to visit your
family. The Legion of Mary meets every Thursday at 7 pm in the
parish hall to pray and talk about our faith. We invite you to
come and inquire about our ministries.
Permanent Diaconate Program: The
Permanent Diaconate program resumed its training for new
candidates. St. Ann's has one candidate, Dave Rausch, who has
been accepted into the formation program. His
training will take place with the hope of ordination in June
2011. Please pray for Dave so that he
may persevere toward ordination.
Votive Candles: Once
again we have votive candles available in the church and chapel for you
to light. Lighting candles is part of our practices of
piety. The candle is a small way for you to make an offering to
God and also to sustain your prayer long after you leave church.
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Tuesdays at noon. There are occasional changes due to holidays,
and these will be noted in the bulletin and on this webpage. You
may e-mail bulletin and calendar announcements to the parish
office:
st.anncc@yahoo.com