MINISTRY AT MASS: Here are new November links for ministers to sign-up for ministry at Mass. Thank you to all of our generous ministers! READERS - WELCOME MINISTERS - SERVERS
THANKSGIVING BASKETS: All parishioners are encouraged to help the parish continue a nearly 50-year tradition by donating items for this year’s Thanksgiving Baskets. Donations of the following personal care products are needed: -4- or 6-pack or individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper; -boxes of tissues (Kleenex, Puffs, etc.); -36- to 100-oz laundry detergent (please stick to this range of sizes); -dryer sheets; -paper towels; -shampoo and/or conditioner. Bring donated items by Wednesday, Nov. 16, to the Gathering Space.
THE FALL FOLLOW-UP
In case you haven’t heard: Parishioners have pledged $820,135 to INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT - more than 91 percent of our goal. THANK YOU!
We are so close to meeting our target - If you haven’t pledged or contributed please be attentive to and generous in responding to the letter received in the mail this past week. Brochures and pledge forms also are at all entrances.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK - TV MASS: Four Masses for the diocesan TV broadcast will be recorded on Thursday, Nov. 10, beginning at 3 p.m. Twenty people are needed to be in the congregation for these liturgies. Each Mass is 30 minutes long and will air on Channel 12 at 6:30 a.m. later this month and in December. If you can join the assembly for an hour or two, please sign-up online.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: A COMMUNITY MEAL will be served by St. Anne parishioners on Thursday, Nov. 10. The meal is served at St. Matthew Church to people of the community who need and appreciate a nutritious meal and camaraderie. People are needed to help at the meals and to prepare desserts. If you can help make this happen or to learn more, send an email to candbgiebel@ gmail.com or dparlier77@gmail.com.
VISITATION MINISTRY: Beginning in December, teams of parishioners will make monthly visits to homebound parishioners. Might you be willing to join this important ministry of accompaniment and encouragement? An orientation meeting is at 6:30 Thursday, Nov. 17. At this meeting we will review expectations of Visitation Ministers and talk about making our visits as worthwhile as possible. If you are interested in this new ministry, attend the meeting or contact Fr. Tom. If you would like a monthly visit from a Visitation Ministry team, or know someone we should visit, send an email.
THE SUNDAY READINGS: Read, discuss and pray over next Sunday’s readings in a weekly gathering at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Gathering Space. It’s a great way to anticipate hearing the readings proclaimed at Mass and to gain a deeper awareness into the meaning and power of God’s word. All are welcome!
READY, GO - COMMIT! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Youth Mission Trip to Mission, SD. July 8-15! All youth ages 14 and up (including adults young at heart) are welcome to register for this life-changing and transformative experience! Click here to learn more and to register. Or, contact John Schmitt, co-director of disciple formation. And, watch this video featuring Wyatt, Sephorah and Haley, participants in last summer's adventure.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is now celebrated in the new Reconciliation Room, what was the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Penitents may sit face-to-face or behind a screen. An examination of conscience is available to prepare for celebrating the sacrament just outside the Reconciliation Room. The sacrament is celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturdays.
Celebrating Mass is a collaborative venture — we need people to assist with the various and necessary roles. As we move through the fall, we hope to bring new and more people to the essential ministries of Mass. All of them. Let’s consider this week the ministry of Server. This is a ministry to which children, teens and adults are invited, including parents and children. Send an email to Fr. Tom to learn more.
KC DINNER: The local Knights of Columbus is serving a County Spare Rib and Sauerkraut Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 at St. Matthew School, 229 S. 28th Ave.
ALL SOULS MEET AT THE STOVE: Here is a the latest column by Eric Clayton, a young Catholic father, husband and writer who shares his discovery of God in all things.
VIDEOS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
At right is a link to a 2020 conversation about the St. Anne Thanksgiving Basket tradition. >Here's a link to a recent conversation with Fr. Frank Corradi about the legacy of the Second Vatican Council. >Here's a link to last week's conversation with Monsignor Joe Hirsch about the diocesan orphanage in Peru.
SHARING WITH THE PARISH
Parish worship and ministries depend upon the generosity of ALL parishioners. And, it couldn't be easier to make a contribution. Scheduling an ongoing contribution or making a one-time donation - is just a click away. Thanks to all who share generously with the parish.
LORD'S DAY LIVESTREAM: Worship in-person in our newly renovated church would be ideal, but if circumstances prevent you from gathering with the community, a livestream of Mass is offered at 8:30 Sunday morning. A link is at left, as well as at the parish web site and at St. Anne Parish on Facebook. The link can be watched anytime after 8:30. Here is a link to this week's worship aid and a link to Sunday's readings.
