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Saint Anne Catholic Church
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Pastor’s Letter Dear Parishioners, Today is the Feast of All Saints, which rarely falls on a Sunday—once every six or seven years, if not longer. I think many people misunderstand what it means when the Church, through the pope, canonizes a saint. The Church or the pope doesn’t make the person a saint. It is God who does that through His Son Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Sainthood begins with our baptism and culminates with our entry into heaven after our death and personal judgement. If we are saints in heaven, it is because of Jesus’ Sacrifice on the Cross and His glorious resurrection. It is because we are baptized into Jesus Christ and made members of His adopted family through the Church. It is because of the sanctifying Grace that is Jesus living in our souls that the gates of heaven are opened to us.
Of course, all of this is a gift from God. As we all know as Catholics, gifts are offered to us, not imposed upon us. We must receive the gifts that God offers. Salvation is offered; it is not imposed. At the canonization of a saint, who has been a worldwide
beacon of Catholic witness to the Church, the pope simply declares what God has accomplished for this person, that he or she is a saint in heaven. It is a definitive, formal, papal declaration. And since it is proclaimed from the “Chair of Saint Peter,” it is considered an infallible declaration too. But anyone in heaven is a saint, even if that person is relatively unknown. Perhaps the saint is only known to his or her family. Thus, there is no canonization ceremony, but the person is a saint nonetheless. All Saints’ Day is a celebration of each and every saint in heaven, known or unknown. It could be your mom, aunt, good friend, or someone else dear to you. Fortunately, the Church has no process to determine who is in hell. We’ll find that out at our final eternal destination, heaven or hell. This Tuesday is election day. I have already voted, and I know many of you have also. If you haven’t voted, please get out and do so. Don’t be the one who suppresses your vote! God willing, whoever is elected will have added grace to be pro-life from the moment of a human being’s life until natural death. As Catholics, we must all be on board with the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of human life and the right to life each person should be offered in our country. 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]
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
SEEK Religious Education Upcoming Class Dates: November 1, November 8,
November 15 Teaching Mass: Wednesday, November 18 MIDDLE SCHOOL CATECHIST NEEDED
at 11:45 a.m. on Sundays. Please contact Renee for more information and to apply.
All Saints’ Day November 1, 2020 4:00–5:30 p.m. Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Veneration
of Relics in the Main Church. Family Activities in Holy Family Hall. Dress as your
favorite saint! Information online at www.stannerh.org/allsaints.
Catholic Youth Ministry Sun 11/1 6-7:30 p.m. HFH All Saints Party service for the kids Wed 11/4 6:30-8:00 p.m. Church/Teen Trailer Benediction then hot chocolate. Bring toppings! Sun 11/8 6-7:30 p.m. Teen Trailer Letters 9-10 Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis Sun 11/15 6-7:30p.m. Teen Trailer Letters 11-12 Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
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/
Saint of the Week: St. Martin de Porres
(Feast Day: November 3) St. Martin de Porres was born to a freed slave in 1579
in Peru. His family was extremely poor. Martin wanted to be a Dominican, but thought of himself as far too unworthy for the religious life. Instead,
he became a “lay helper” so he could still participate in the Dominican life and serve the poor and the sick with great love. Because he was mixed-race himself
and experienced great social injustice, Martin worked to make sure that everyone, even the poor and
enslaved, were treated with dignity and cared for as children of God. Eventually, his brother Dominicans
asked him to make a full religious profession! St. Martin de Porres is the patron saint of racial harmony and social justice, as well as barbers and innkeepers.
(Kids: Please color me!)
When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart. —Jeremiah 20:13
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. Holy Days of Obligation Mass Times 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Live Streamed Mass Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Confession/Reconciliation Martha Mary Chapel Wednesday 6:15–6:45 p.m. Main Church Saturday 3:30–4:30 p.m. Also by Appointment
Baptism Before the celebration of Baptism, parents and godpar-ents should be formed in the meaning of the Sacrament and its responsibilities. Classes are currently being 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. Wedding Coordinator Pat Byler | [email protected]
Anointing of the Sick Contact Fr. Allan at [email protected] or Fr. Robert at [email protected] for details on receiving this Sacrament.
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.
Holy Rosary Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary
Chapel, as Adoration begins, after the daily Mass 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 Friday 9:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary Chapel, after the
daily Mass (Latin Chant) 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 will include praise and
worship and instrumental music* and Confession and concludes with the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction *NEW!
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.
Natural Family Planning Natural Family Planning consists of scientifically based and morally acceptable methods to regulate pregnancies. The Catholic Church promotes NFP because it is the only method that respects the indivisible bond of love and life inscribed by God. Classes are taught upon request by Betsy DeBry, who is a certified teacher of the Sympto-Thermal Method. Please contact Betsy for more information: [email protected] or 912–659–8244.
All Souls’ Day Masses On Monday, November 2, All Souls’ Day, Fr. Robert will offer three Masses in the Martha Mary Chapel: 9:00 a.m. Ordinary Form Mass 12:00 p.m. Ordinary Form Mass 6:00 p.m. Extraordinary Form Mass
A lamp to my feet is your word, a light to my path. —Psalms 119:105
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Capital Campaign Building Fund 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 Our loan payment on Main Church per month ........................................................ $32,200
Weekend Collection October 17 & 18, 2020 Offertory Collection Boxes in Church ....................... $3,748.00 Mailed In ....................................................... $1,847.57 Online ............................................................ $7,269.00 Total ................................................. $12,864.57 Debt Reduction for Main Church Collection Boxes in Church ....................... $3,975.00 Mailed In ..................................................... $13,900.00 On Line ......................................................... $4,098.39 Total ................................................. $21,973.39 Special Collection—Intentions, CCD, & Other Collection Boxes ............................................. $307.00 Mailed In .......................................................... $508.00 Online .................................................................... $0.00 Total ...................................................... $815.00
Online Giving Available If you would like to give online, sign up at the St. Anne online giving website: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4445. Please contact Sarah at the parish office with any questions (912–737–0122).
Help Us Reach You The Church Office seeks your help keeping accurate records. If you are a new parishioner or a registered parishioner with changes to your contact information, please update your information at www.stannerh.org under About/Parish Registration Form.
Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. —1 John 4:8
Our Hope and God’s Promise The Church uses these waning November days and darker skies as the season to remind us of the last things. Today’s feast, the Solemnity of All Saints, is the centerpiece of three days that point to doctrines we proclaim each time we say the Apostles’ Creed: “We believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.” While the days and our hearts may be dark, the readings today are bright with the light of faith. John’s vision in the book of Revelation reveals dazzling angels and white-robed saints gathered in triumph around the throne of God. In the responsorial psalm, we sing our longing to see God’s face, and in the second reading John writes that we are God’s children and will, in fact, see God “as he is” (1 John 3:2). This is our hope. This is God’s promise. Today we celebrate the triumph of those who already gaze on the face of God. Tomorrow we cry out for mercy with those in purgatory, who, like us on earth, still long to see God’s face.
Election Day Adoration Open On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Martha Mary Chapel from 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. between the two Tuesday daily Masses. Please join us in prayer for our country during these turbulent times.
Our Sympathies
Robert James Citelli (October 17) (Father of parishioner Renee Legas)
George Scott (October 24)
(Father of parishioner Emily Cannon)
May all the faithfully departed be raised up to eternal life, O Lord, and hold them
in the palm of Your hand.
NEWS | EVENTS | BITS Capital Campaign Corner As our Moving Forward in Faith Together Capital Campaign comes to an end, I want to thank the entire parish community for the opportunity to serve as your campaign director. It has been a blessing to meet many of you and to see St. Anne’s spirit alive in the hearts of its parishioners. I will treasure the friendships formed and stories shared as I continue in my own faith journey. I want to offer a special thanks to Father Allan, Sarah Thomas, and the entire of parish staff for making me feel at home in the parish office every day.
This cam-paign chal-lenged St. Anne to continue
moving forward together in building a legacy of Catholic faith in Richmond Hill. The tireless support of our cam-paign leaders, volunteers, and parish staff who responded graciously when called, coupled with an outpouring of prayers and generosity from the community, helped St. Anne accomplish worthy progress toward its goal. On behalf of St. Anne, thank you. St. Anne is truly blessed to have such a strong and faithful community. St. Anne will continue to accept pledges of any amount in the following weeks. If you have not yet made your pledge, please join your fellow parishion-ers and take part in this important moment for your parish. While I might not be around the parish office every week anymore, I will remain available to answer campaign questions in the weeks ahead, and I look forward to visiting Richmond Hill again soon. I am so grateful for all that St. Anne has shown me. Please know that this parish will continue to be in my prayers. God Bless! Alex Check (815 505-5337 call or text or [email protected]).
Knights News Join us on Monday, November 16 for an hour of Adoration, including the Rosary, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Mary Martha Chapel. All are invited to this special time. The Knights will meet in Holy Family Hall for their monthly scheduled meeting afterwards.
CCW Religious Store Open The CCW Religious Store, located in the narthex of the church, is open the second and fourth Sunday of the month after both Masses. Come see our selection for Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, and more! We are in need of people to help in the store. If you are interested, please contact Grace Campbell (210–844
–6129 or [email protected]). Masks are required, and social distancing will be observed!!
Yard Sale Raises $3K+ Fr. Allan would like to thank the following parishioners for volunteering their time to the Third Annual Yard Sale: Lynn Farmer, Cory Daniels, Marianella Hoffer, Maria Hoffer, Clem & Roseline Breton, Chris & Michele Ameduri, Lee Veinot, Gabriella Brodany, Jill, Jackson & Bode Leduc, Brad & Lyn Seifert, Lisa Ichikawa, Bernie Robinson, Omotayo & Princess Onuoha, Vivian & Ava Tillery, Rhesa & Shiloh Hicks, John & Lauralee Tabakian, Colin Willoughby, and Isabelle DeBry. Also, to all the parishioners for their donated goods. Together, we raised $3,753.56 towards the loan of our beautiful church.
Bishop Parkes Visit Thanks Fr. Allan would like to thank the following families/individuals who helped clean the Main Church and Holy Family Hall in preparation for Bishop Stephen Parkes’ visit: Pat Auth, Linda Cota, Elizabeth Stanley-Jones, Chris Ameduri, Omotayo & Princess Onuoha, Rachel Ehrhart, Vivian & Ava Tillery, Rhesa & Shiloh Hicks, Colin Willoughby, Jackson & Bode Leduc, Isabelle DeBry, and the Parco Family. Our housekeeper, Ms. LaSonia Russell, is very appreciative of all who pitched in while she was out sick.
Processional Hymn
Recessional Hymn
Mass Readings and Intentions Saturday, October 31, 2020 Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 5:00 p.m. Mass For the People (SI) Sunday, November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day—Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a 8:00 a.m. Mass Shaheen Family Living and Deceased (SI) 10:30 a.m. Mass Fred Lopez Sr. † Monday, November 2, 2020 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)—Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 9:00 a.m. Mass Faithful Departed † 12:00 p.m. Mass Pope Francis (SI) 6:00 p.m. Mass Deceased Members of the Carter Family † Tuesday, November 3, 2020 St. Martin de Porres, Religious—Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24 9:00 a.m. Mass Elenanora Peda † 6:00 p.m. Mass Renee Brousseau (SI) Wednesday, November 4, 2020 St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop—Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 9:00 a.m. Mass Elizabeth Surma Lopez † Thursday, November 5, 2020 Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 9:00 a.m. Mass Fred Lopez Sr. † Friday, November 6, 2020 Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 9:00 a.m. Mass For the Unborn (SI)
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