Sunday Mass — 10 am
Holy Days — 7 pm
Weekdays — 7 pm Thursday (followed by Bible Study — 7:30-9:00pm)
Sunday School — Sundays, October–May 8:45 - 9:50 am
Pre K–8th Grade & Youth Group (SAY G) Grades 9 - 12
We, the parish community of St. Ann's Church, are called by God to be a family of believers united in faith and love, to teach and to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ, to celebrate the Word of God, to witness to the presence of God in our community, and to manifest the Kingdom of God in word and work.
In our efforts to teach the Gospel message we offer religious education classes for all ages. Through discussion, formal instruction and study, the tenets of our Catholic faith are passed on.
In word and in action we strive to proclaim the message of Christ to all. We believe that by our example others can come to know Jesus Christ. We endeavor to build a vibrant community so others are touched by what they see and experience.
In our attempts to celebrate the word of God we seek to create a lively, worshipping community. The Eucharist is our central celebration to which all our hopes lead, and from which all of our strength comes. From this celebration all meaningful parish activities flow. We recognize that the celebrations of the sacraments are great occasions of joy and new life in our parish. The prayer life of our parish sustains us in our journey of faith.
In our witness of the presence of God in our world we reach out to those who are oppressed in any way or who are victims of injustice. By using the gifts of our members we create programs that will bring about peace, justice and harmony in our community.
In our service to others we try to follow the example of Jesus Christ who was present to others who needed healing, forgiveness and restoration. We value the individual and the communal efforts of our parish to recognize and respond to the needs of our community.
We perceive our mission as both gift and challenge. We believe that God will use us as His instruments manifesting His Kingdom on this earth. We rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us in being faithful to this parish Mission Statement.
DECEMBER/JANUARY CALENDAR
Sun., Dec. 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent No Sunday School, Confirmation Class, or SAY G
Wed., Dec. 24 Christmas Celebration Christmas Carols, 7:30 pm, Christmas Mass, 8:00 pm A blessed Christmas to all!
Thurs., Dec. 25 No Mass at St. Ann’s on Christmas Day 9 am Mass, St Wenceslaus
Sat., Dec. 27 Serve our Sisters at Our Sisters’ Place, 3pm
Franklin and Cathedral Streets
Sun., Dec 28 Feast of the Holy Family 10 am Mass CHRISTMAS BREAK No Sunday School, Confirmation Class or SAY G
Wed., Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Interfaith Prayer Service for blessings on the New Year, 8 pm, St Ignatius Church No tickets required.
Thurs., Jan. 1 Feast of the Motherhood of Mary and World Day of Prayer For Peace 10 am Mass at St. Ann’s Blessings on the New Year!
Sun., Jan.4 Feast of the Epiphany 10 am Mass No Sunday School, Confirmation Class or SAY G Christmas break.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1 SHIRLEY SMITH
3 GWENDOLYN NEALE
7 ARTHUR “DINO” GRIER
9 PEGGY DAY
11 JOHN G. BOSTON
14 ERIC BUNDY
21 QUAWANDRA BROWN
22 PATRICIA WARREN
22 RENEE TURNER
24 ANGELA DAY
25 LILEMA BUNDY
28 VICTOR MARCH, JR.
AFRICAN PROVERB::: :: ::: : : God’s gifts are greater than human gifts......... . . .........(IBO) — (Ghana )