Weekly Bulletin

MASS & EASTER FLOWERS
Envelopes are available on the Usher’s table for those who would like to remember a loved one with an Easter flower for our church altars. The offering is still $8.00. Envelopes are due TODAY!

          ROOF PROGRESS  
We received word that the extensive work needed on the Anchorage roof is schedule to begin June 6. We thank George Brown for his generous donation to our roof project given in memory of his sister Betty. Please remember to use your Church Restoration envelopes monthly to help defray the cost of this $100,000 project!

GOSPEL CONCERT
The Unified Voices of Johns Hopkins will salute the Gospel Greats at their Anniversary Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 5 pm at the Turner Auditorium at Johns Hopkins Hospital, 720 Rutland Avenue. Tickets cost $10. Please contact Eric Bundy for tickets at 301-275-5201.

DANIEL RUDD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Office of African-American Catholic Ministries is conducting a raffle for the benefit of children attending Catholic schools. Two hundred tickets will be sold at $100 each. The winner will receive $10,000 and the scholarship fund will receive the same amount. Tickets are available in the church office. Talk to friends or colleagues about purchasing a ticket together. Drawing is July 11

WOMEN’MSA 5 K RUN
Once again SAY G represented St. Ann’s outstandingly at Mother Seton Academy’s 5 K Run. In addition, with your help, they raised $400 to support Mother Seton Academy. The Youth will be in the back of church today to collect any remaining pledges that are due. Thanks to all!

HOLY WEEK

The holiest week of the year begins today, Palm Sunday, and reaches its climax in the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Let us celebrate together the dying and rising of our Savior. Holy Thursday, April 21, Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of feet and procession of the blessed Sacrament, 7 pm at St. Wenceslaus ( Ashland & Collington. Good Friday, April 22, Stations of the Cross at 12 noon with Deacon Eddie Bee in the church and with St. Ann’s Youth group in the neighborhood. Church is open 12 noon – 3pm. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion is at 3 pm at St. Ann’s. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, April 23 Mass at St. Ann’s begins at 8 pm with the Lighting of the Easter Fire. Sacraments of Initiation are received. Easter Sunday, April 24, Easter Mass at 10 am with the Baptism of Children

SEDER MEAL
Our Annual Seder Meal will take place this Wednesday, April 20, at 7 pm in Mother Seton Academy’s hall. This service commemorates the Jewish Passover and the Last Supper. All are welcome. If you would like to help prepare or serve the Seder Meal, please call Mary Middleton at the church office (410-235-8169).

HOLY WEEK MINISTRIES
The services of Holy Week depend on our lectors, altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, musicians and ushers. Please plan to arrive early to receive special instructions. If you cannot keep your assignment please call the church and let us know.

WASHING OF THE FEET
Six volunteers are invited to sign up on the usher’s table for the washing of feet on Holy Thursday, 7 pm, at St. Wenceslaus. We encourage women, men and youth to take part in this service..

GOOD FRIDAY FAST
Good Friday is a day of fast for Catholics. Adults ages 18-59 limit themselves to one full meal and

NEXT WEEK'S READINGS
First Reading: Acts 10:34-43
 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
          Gospel: John 20:1-9

                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Sun., Apr. 17   Palm Sunday

“Palm Sunday in the Park, 10:15 am;” Blessing of Palms&Procession through the Neighborhood Palm Sunday Mass, 11:00 am

Wed. Apr. 20 Seder Meal 7 pm Mother Seton Academy Hall

Thur, Apr. 21       Holy Thursday

                           Mass of the Lord’s Supper & the Washing of Feet, 7:00 pm at St. Wenceslaus Church (Ashland & Collington)

Fri., Apr. 22      Good Friday,
 12:00 noon– 3:00 pm, church open       for prayer and Stations of the Cross   led by Deacon Eddie Bee   Stations of the Cross in the   Neighborhood led by St. Ann’s   Youth (SAY G)   3 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at   St. Ann’s

Sat., Apr. 23    Holy Saturday Blessing of the New Fire and Easter Vigil, 8:00 pm

Sun., Apr. 24-       Easter Sunday Easter Mass at St. Ann’s, 10:00 am lessed Easter to all! Mon., Apr. 25 Easter Monday Church office closed. Leadership Team meeting, 6:30 pm, Anchorage

EASTER VIGIL READINGS
Genesis 1:1-2: 2
Exodus 14:15-15:1
Isaiah 55:1-11
Romans 6: 3-11
Matthew 28:1-10/em>