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Saint Anne Catholic Church
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Pastor’s Letter Dear Parishioners, This Wednesday, December 23, Bishop Stephen Parkes will join Fr. Robert, Fr. Adam Kasela, Fr. Martino Nygyen, Fr. Jerry Sherbourne, and me for Confessions in the Main Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. There will not be a liturgical service, just Confessions. So, come as soon as possible, as we will close after the last person, whether it takes a half hour, an hour, or more. Confession is the perfect way to prepare for the Christmas Season. In my entire life and my 40 years as a priest, I have never seen a bishop come to a parish for Confessions! In fact, I’ve never been to a bishop for Confession, and I won’t start this Wednesday. But we are blessed to have Bishop Parkes with us. Make sure that each priest and the bishop have lines that are even so that no one priest is overwhelmed. Thursday is Christmas Eve. We have three Masses scheduled at 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. The Children’s Pageant starts at 4:30 p.m., and the Prelude of Carols starts at 7:30 p.m. We will allow about 350 into the church to provide for social distancing, and we have about 100 chairs in Holy Family Hall for the overflow. In the hall, the Mass from the church will be live streamed. We will ask those in the hall to process to the church for Holy Communion. Because of the increase in COVID-19’s spread, please wear a mask to alleviate the anxiety of those who are present and fearful of contracting this disease during Mass. No matter your ideology on the matter of masks, please put that aside and side with those who are fearful and believe mask wearing will help stop the spread. We have Mass on Christmas Day at 9:00 a.m. I ask those who can to attend the 11:00 p.m. Mass Christmas Eve to alleviate the crowds at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., which in the past have been packed, or attend the 9:00 a.m. Mass Christmas Day. I hope we will not have to turn anyone away from Christmas Mass, and if everyone is wearing masks, we might be able to fudge a bit on the 350 number. This is new to all of us, and we must try to accommodate as many as possible. I pray that all of you have a blessed Christmas. Pray for an end to this pandemic and that ethically developed vaccines will halt it as soon as possible. God bless you. Your Pastor, Fr. Allan
PARISH STAFF CLERGY Rev. Allan Joseph McDonald Pastor [email protected] | 912–737–0112 Rev. Robert Phillips Parochial Vicar [email protected] | 912–737–0116 Deacon Ben Ernst Permanent Deacon [email protected] | 816–383–0799
PASTORAL STAFF Renee Singleton Coordinator of Religious Education [email protected] | 912–737–0118 Kathy Zdunich Catholic Youth Ministry [email protected] | 912–737–0120 Jody A. K. Deliguori Music Director [email protected] | 912–228–0993
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Sarah Thomas Director of Parish Administration [email protected] | 912–737–0122 Karen Krupp Assistant Bookkeeper [email protected] | 912–737–0114 Mary Fullerton RCIA Administrator [email protected] | 912–737–0113 Shannon GaNun Bulletin Editor [email protected]
COUNCILS Pastoral Council Russell Wicke, President [email protected] Stewardship Council Joanne Pruszynski, Chair [email protected] Finance Council Allen Lancaster, Chair [email protected] Council of Catholic Women Barbara Cole, President [email protected] Knights of Columbus Bill Santa Rosa, Grand Knight [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed for lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 912–756–3343 912–737–0125 (fax) 10550 Ford Avenue Richmond Hill, GA 31324 www.stannerh.org | [email protected]
SEEK Religious Education CCD classes resume January 10, 2021. Have a safe and happy break! Epiphany House Blessing Bags will be available in the Narthex after all Masses on January 2 and 3. For CCD news and updates, check the Narthex bulletin board or the website at www.stannerh.org/ccd. Follow the links online for updates regarding: Weekly CCD Classes Family Catechesis Online Classes Sacramental Prep
Catholic Youth Ministry For more information, contact Kathy Zdunich at [email protected] or visit www.stannerh.org/cym.
Moms & Little Catholics Please contact Crystal Reynolds for more information at [email protected].
Christmas Eve Readings 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:18-25 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) - Mass During the Night Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Saint of the Week St. Stephen (December 26) St. Stephen is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles,
and was one of the first deacons of the Church. He was the first person to be martyred for his faith in Jesus Christ. Stephen was killed outside of the temple in Jerusalem by stoning under the watch
of St. Paul prior to St. Paul’s conversion. (Kids: Please color me!)
Thank you to seminarian Kevin Braski for his help with our “Saint of the Week!”
Check back for a new series starting in 2021!
They trust in you who cherish your name, for you forsake not those who seek you, O LORD. —Psalm 9:11
KNOW Sacraments Mass Martha Mary Chapel Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. Tuesday: Low Latin Mass at 6:00 p.m. First Saturday of Each Month: 9:00 a.m. Mass Main Church Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (live streamed) Holy Days of Obligation Mass Times 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Confession/Reconciliation Martha Mary Chapel Wednesday 6:00–6:45 p.m. Main Church Saturday 3:30–4:30 p.m. Also by Appointment
Baptism Parents and godparents should be formed in the meaning of the Sacrament and its responsibilities before Baptism. Classes are offered online. To register, please contact Renee at [email protected].
Matrimony Registered and active parishioners should contact clergy four months prior to the wedding date. Contact Wedding Coordinator Pat Byler at [email protected] for more information.
Anointing of the Sick Contact Fr. Allan at [email protected] or Fr. Robert at [email protected] for details on receiving this Sacrament.
Natural Family Planning Natural Family Planning classes are taught upon request by Betsy DeBry, certified teacher of the Sympto-Thermal Method ([email protected] or 912–659–8244).
Holy Rosary Tuesday 5:00 p.m. in the Martha Mary Chapel, before
the Latin Mass (Latin Chant) Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary
Chapel, as Adoration begins, after the daily Mass Friday 9:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary Chapel, after the
daily Mass (Latin Chant) Saturday 8:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary Chapel Saturday 4:30 p.m. in the Main Church, before
the 5:00 p.m. Mass The Traveling Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available for home visits by request. Kindly contact Eugene McKee at 912–308–8827.
Adoration Martha Mary Chapel Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 6:00–7:00 p.m. hour includes praise and worship and instrumental music and Confession and concludes with the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction Thursdays 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 3:00–4:00 p.m. hour concludes with the Divine Mercy Chaplet To sign up as an Adoration volunteer, please contact Rosemary at [email protected] or 912–677–0401.
RCIA Information If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Mary Fullerton about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at [email protected] or 912–247–9953.
Adult Catechism Class Our Adult Catechism class meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the Martha Mary Annex. Join Dr. Brent Stubbs and Ross Tomazin as we explore the tenets of our Catholic Faith.
Prayer for Vocations O God, hear our prayer and let our cry come unto you. Bless our Diocese of Savannah with many vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Give the men and women You call the light to understand Your gift and the love to follow always in the footsteps of Your priestly Son. Amen
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ——John 1:1
LOVE Weekly Collection Capital Campaign Debt Reduction Please mark “pledge” on your check if you are paying on your pledge. Thank you!
Offertory Budget Budget for offertory for FY 2021 .............. $832,000 Per week offertory needed ............................ $16,000 Monthly offertory needed ............................. $69,334 Loan payment on Main Church/month ..... $32,200
Weekend Collection December 5 and 6, 2020 Offertory Collection Boxes in Church ....................... $5,077.00 Mailed In ....................................................... $2,724.00 Online ............................................................ $9,080.00 Total ..................................................$16,881.00 Debt Reduction for Main Church Collection Boxes in Church ....................... $5,364.50 Mailed In ....................................................... $1,895.00 On Line ......................................................... $3,370.00 Total ................................................. $10,629.50 Special Collection—Intentions, CCD, & Other Collection Boxes ............................................. $925.00 Mailed In ....................................................... $1,390.00 Online ............................................................... $656.00 Total ................................................... $2,971.00
Online Giving Available If you would like to give online, sign up at the St. Anne online giving website: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4445, or use your phone to scan this QR Code to be taken to the website. Please contact Sarah at the parish office with any questions (912–737–0122).
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Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. —1 Peter 4:8
The Eternal God King David wished that the ark of God might have a more permanent home. David may have envisioned something like the cedar palace where he resided. God had in mind something more: a throne where David’s descendants would rule forever, a kingdom where Jews and Gentiles alike would be welcome. Mary’s prayerful nature led to an even more disturbing message. She would conceive and bear a Son though she was not yet married. “How can this come about?” Mary wondered. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you,” she was told (Luke 1:35). Mary’s acceptance of this difficult challenge ushered in this, the final age of God’s reign. What was once a secret known only by chosen people like King David and his descendants must now be made clear to all so that, as Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, we can be brought to the “obedience of faith” “according to the command of the eternal God” (Romans 16:26).
Prayer for the Canonization of the Georgia Martyrs
O Lord Jesus Christ, reward the apostolic zeal of Friar Pedro de Corpa and his four companion friars, Blas, Miguel, Antonio and Francisco,
who labored for the spiritual well-being of the native Guale people of Georgia and gave their lives in witness to the Christian faith. Through their merits and intercession graciously grant the favor I humbly ask of You, so that, for the glory of Your Name, their heroic sacrifice may be officially recognized by the Church. Amen. https://thegeorgiamartyrs.org/en/
NEWS | EVENTS | BITS Christmas Mass Schedule (All in Main Church) Wednesday, December 23 Advent Confessions with Several Priests at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve, December 24 5:00 p.m.: Family Mass with Children’s Pageant
at 4:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.: Solemn Sung High Mass with a choral
prelude of carols by the choir at 7:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m.: High Mass with cantor and
congregational singing Christmas Day, December 25 9:00 a.m.
Help for Those In Need If you or someone you know is in need of essential services (food, vital documents, prescription assistance, groceries,
clothing, etc.), please reach out to the Social Apostolate of Savannah at 912-233-1877.
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Pray More? Join Tuesday Adoration!
Adorers are needed for our new Tuesday Adoration for every hour from 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Mary, our Blessed Mother said PRAY, PRAY, PRAY. Contact Rosemary Brown ASAP to volunteer ([email protected] or 912–677–0401). You may drop into the Martha Mary Chapel and choose an hour on the sign up sheet, located at both entrances.
Custom Rosaries: Great Christmas Gift A custom-made Rosary makes a great Christmas gift, and ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HELP REDUCE THE DEBT OF OUR NEW CHURCH.
Rosaries are $35 each. For more information, please check the website under Miscellaneous/Rosaries for Sale, or contact Mrs. Pat Byler at [email protected] or 912–492–5971.
Been Away? Come Back to the Catholic Church St. Anne is a great place to reinvigorate your faith, whether you are single, newly married, have a family, or just plain seeking the Truth. There are various ministries and activities for all demographics, making this environment perfect for seeking Christ in what we learn and through one another. Join us at St. Anne—let us be your home in the Faith.
Processional Hymn
Recessional Hymn
Mass Readings and Intentions Saturday, December 19, 2020 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 5:00 p.m. Mass Arlene Norris † Sunday, December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent—2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 8:00 a.m. Mass Robert McGrath † 10:30 a.m. Mass For the People (SI) Monday, December 21, 2020 St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church—Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 9:00 a.m. Mass Arthur Boondry † Tuesday, December 22, 2020 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 9:00 a.m. Mass Elizabeth Lopez † 6:00 p.m. Mass Chris Harte (SI) Wednesday, December 23, 2020 St. John of Kanty, Priest—Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 9:00 a.m. Mass Judy Ward † Thursday, December 24, 2020 See Page 3 for Readings 9:00 a.m. Mass Fred Lopez, Sr. † 5:00 p.m. Mass Jim and Janet Morris (SI) 8:00 p.m. Mass Donna Krupp † 11:00 p.m. Mass Patrick H. Kenney † Friday, December 25, 2020 Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)—Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] 9:00 a.m. Mass Jim Bianculli †
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