Saint Anne Catholic Church

Join our parish family: www.StAnneRH.org PARISH STAFF Pastor’s Letter CLERGY Rev. Allan Joseph McDonald Dear Parishioners, Pastor [email protected] | 912–737–0112 This week marks a historic week for the Diocese of Savannah. Bishop-Elect Rev. Robert Phillips Stephen Parkes will be ordained to the Order of Bishops this Wednesday at Parochial Vicar 1:00 p.m. at our Cathedral Basilica in Savannah. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, [email protected] | 912–737–0116 our former bishop, will be the principle consecrator. Bishop Parkes’ brother, Deacon Ben Ernst Bishop Gregory Parkes of Saint Petersburg, Florida, will be a co-consecrator along Permanent Deacon with Bishop Parkes’ bishop from the Diocese of Orlando, Bishop John Noonan. [email protected] | 816–383–0799 Three bishops are required to ordain a priest validly to the Order of Bishops. PASTORAL STAFF Renee Singleton In my 40 years of priesthood, I have Coordinator of Religious Education had these bishops to whom every [email protected] | 912–737–0118 priest in our diocese promises respect

Kathy Zdunich and obedience in the areas of Faith, Catholic Youth Ministry Morals, and Canon Law: Bishop [email protected] | 912–737–0120 Raymond Lessard, Bishop J. Kevin

Jody A. K. Deliguori Boland, and Bishop Gregory Music Director Hartmayer and very soon Bishop [email protected] | 912–228–0993 Stephen Parkes. (I was the Master of Ceremonies for Bishop Boland’s ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Sarah Thomas ordination in 1995. This is one Director of Parish Administration of my favorite “emcee” photos.) [email protected] | 912–737–0122 Because of this horrible coronavirus, Karen Krupp Assistant Bookkeeper only bishops and priests will be able [email protected] | 912–737–0114 to attend the ordination. On Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m., Solemn Sung Vespers will be celebrated at our Cathedral Basilica. This celebration of the Liturgy Mary Fullerton of the Hours will have lay representatives from throughout the diocese. RCIA Administrator [email protected] | 912–737–0113 Our representative is Mr. Russell Wicke, who is our Pastoral Council President, and our very own new deacon, Deacon Ben Ernst, will be present. Shannon GaNun Bulletin Editor [email protected] Both liturgies on Tuesday and Wednesday will be live-streamed on the Cathedral Basilica’s website and our Facebook page and website. COUNCILS Pastoral Council Bishop-Elect Parkes is a very personable man Russell Wicke, President and listens closely to what people say to him. [email protected] He has already visited many of our parishes Stewardship Council and missions. He is 55 years old, athletic, Joanne Pruszynski, Chair and in very good health, with lots of energy. [email protected] Oh, to be young again! Finance Council Allen Lancaster, Chair I hope to schedule him for our two Sunday [email protected] morning Masses once our Capital Campaign Council of Catholic Women has come to a conclusion, so more than likely Barbara Cole, President in November. [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Thank you for your kind words after my homily Bill Santa Rosa, Grand Knight introducing our new Capital Campaign last [email protected] weekend. Thank you to all who volunteered

OFFICE HOURS to assist us with this Campaign, and thank you Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. to everyone who has already made a pledge/contribution. Moving Forward Closed for lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Faith Together will help us to reach our $1.3 million goal. God bless you. Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 912–756–3343 Your Pastor, 912–737–0125 (fax)

10550 Ford Avenue Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Fr. Allan www.stannerh.org | [email protected] Look to the LORD in his strength; seek to serve him constantly. SEEK —1 Chronicles 16:11

Bible Study with Fr. Robert Saint of the Week: Starts Monday! For many Catholics today, St. Matthew (Feast Day interpreting the Book of Revelation presents an September 21) almost insurmountable St. Matthew was one of Jesus’ 12 Apostles. challenge. The dizzying Before being called to be an Apostle, St. Matthew was array of exotic symbols a tax collector, so many people did not like him. and apocalyptic warnings He followed Jesus and later wrote the Gospel can make St. John’s glori- of Matthew so we can know about Our Lord’s earthly ous vision seem more like life! He also spent his life ministering to people an incomprehensible in other countries, like Persia and Ethiopia, nightmare, prompting us so they could know Jesus, too! to ask what did he really see? So, what is the Book of (Kids: Please color me!) Revelation really about? Join Fr. Robert in a Bible Study, using the teachings of Dr. Scott Hahn, on Mondays from 6:00–7:00 p.m. starting September 21 in Holy Family Hall. Please purchase your own book on Amazon: “The End: The Book of Revelations - Study Guide.” Please email Mrs. Pat Byler ([email protected]) to register.

Catholic Youth Ministry Join us Sunday, September 20 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the Teen Center for Letters 1–2 of The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis. For more information, contact Kathy Zdunich at [email protected] or visit www.stannerh.org/cym.

Religious Education Classes have begun for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents have the option of: 1. In-person classes (11:45 a.m. is still open) 2. Online classes 3. Family Catechesis

Please visit www.stannerh.org/ccd for more information and to register.

Is God Calling You to Become Catholic? Are you new to the Catholic faith or interested in becoming Catholic? Please contact Mary Fullerton to learn about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at [email protected] or 912–247–9953. Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. KNOW —Romans 12:2

Sacraments Holy Rosary  Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary Mass Chapel, as Adoration begins, after the daily Mass Martha Mary Chapel  Saturday 8:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary Chapel Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.  Saturday 4:30 p.m. in the Main Church, before Tuesday: Low Latin Mass at 6:00 p.m. the 5:00 p.m. Mass

 First Saturday of each month: 9:00 a.m. Mass Friday 9:30 a.m. in the Martha Mary Chapel, after the daily Mass (Latin Chant) Main Church The Traveling Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. for home visits by request. Kindly contact Eugene Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. McKee at 912–308–8827.

Holy Days of Obligation Mass Times 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Adoration Live Streamed Mass JESUS will bless you, our family, and the whole Sunday 10:30 a.m. world for this hour of

faith you spend with him Confession/Reconciliation in the Blessed Sacrament. Martha Mary Chapel Wednesday 6:15–6:45 p.m. “Blessed are they who do not see and yet be- Main Church lieve.” Saturday 3:30–4:30 p.m. —John 20:29

Also by Appointment

Baptism Class Martha Mary Chapel Before the celebration of Baptism, parents and godpar- Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ents should be formed in the meaning of the Sacrament  6:00–7:00 p.m. hour concludes with the Miraculous and its responsibilities. Parents and godparents will jour- Medal Novena, Confessions, and Benediction ney through salvation history to learn about the origins Thursdays 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. of baptism, discuss their specific roles in the life and faith  3:00–4:00 p.m. hour concludes with the Divine of the child, and examine the Rite of Baptism to prepare Mercy Chaplet them for this most special occasion. Classes are currently being offered online. To register, please contact Renee To sign up as an Adoration volunteer, please contact at [email protected]. Rosemary at [email protected] or 912–677–0401. Matrimony Registered and active parishioners should contact clergy four months prior to the wedding date. Natural Family Planning Wedding Coordinator Natural Family Planning consists of scientifically based Pat Byler | [email protected] 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 Anointing of the Sick and life inscribed by God. Classes are taught upon Contact Fr. Allan at [email protected] or Fr. Robert request by Betsy DeBry, who is a certified teacher of the at [email protected] for details on receiving Sympto-Thermal Method. Please contact Betsy for more this Sacrament. information: [email protected] or 912–659–8244. Your every act should be done with love. LOVE —1 Corinthians 16:14

Weekly Collection Our Sympathies

Capital Campaign Building Fund Glenn Hoffer (September 12) Please mark “pledge” on your check if you are paying (Parishioner) on your pledge. Thank you! Marian Potter (August 13) Offertory Budget (Parishioner) Budget for offertory for FY 2021 ...... $832,000 Per week offertory needed ...... $16,000 May all the faithfully departed be raised up Monthly offertory needed ...... $69,334 to eternal life, O Lord, and hold them Our loan payment on Main Church in the palm of Your hand. per month ...... $32,200

Weekend Collection September 5 & 6, 2020 Offertory Collection Boxes in Church ...... $5,491.00 Mailed In ...... $2,015.00 Online ...... $12,991.50 Total ...... $20,497.50

Direction Debt Reduction for Main Church Isaiah tells us something that we already know, and yet Collection Boxes in Church ...... $3,544.33 seem to forget every now and then. He tells us, essential- Mailed In ...... $3,757.00 ly, that God is God and we are not. When we’re confused On Line ...... $2,867.39 and troubled and can’t figure everything out, it might be Total ...... $10,168.72 wise to recall Isaiah speaking on the Lord’s behalf and explaining that God—who is on a much more, well, Special Collection—Intentions, CCD, & Other Godly wavelength than we are—moves in ways we can’t Collection Boxes ...... $25 even imagine. Mailed In ...... $20 Online ...... $521.00 Saint Paul, by comparison, has everything figured out. Total ...... $566.00 Kind of. At least he understands his calling in life—to magnify Christ in everything he does. That should give all of us the direction we need. Jesus gives us direction, too, Online Giving explaining to us once again in the parable of the workers If you would like to give online, sign up at the St. Anne in the vineyard that the last will be first, and the first, last. online giving website: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4445. Please contact Sarah at the parish office with any questions (912–737–0122). Permanent Diaconate Class The permanent diaconate is open to single and married men who Keep Us Up-to-Date meet specific requirements. The Church Office seeks your help keeping accurate Applications must be received records. If you are a new parishioner or a registered by the Office of the Permanent parishioner with changes to your contact information, Diaconate by September 30, 2020, please update your information at www.stannerh.org with a class start date of Septem- under About/Parish Registration Form. ber 2021 for those accepted. Questions should be directed to Deacon Kelley Culver at 706–651–8989. For more information, please visit https://diosav.org/permanent-diaconate/formation. NEWS | EVENTS | BITS

Small Group Retreat: Consoling the Heart of Jesus September 29 to December 8 in Holy Family Hall, Tuesday evenings 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Join us for a 10-week small group retreat that delves into the simplicity and grandeur of Consoling spirituality. This retreat is based on the popular book by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, “Consoling the Heart of Jesus.” Gain new insights into how you can console Jesus; learn the keys to the great sanctity of the saints like Therese of Lisieux, St. Faustina, and Mother Teresa; and have all the tools you’ll need to “become a saint, a great saint, and quickly.”

Register in the Narthex Sept. 12–13, 19–20, or 26–27, email [email protected], or call 603-769-1402. The cost is $33 for the book and participant pack. 18th Annual F. Lawrence Iwanski Golf Outing Crafts Fair Cancelled The St. Anne Knights of Columbus Council invites all Because of concerns related to COVID-19, the Arts & parishioners to join us for our 18th Annual F. Lawrence Crafts Fair and Family Bazaar scheduled for October Iwanski Golf Outing at Crosswinds Golf Club on Satur- 24–25 has been cancelled. day, September 26. The cost is $300/team or $75/player. Teams and single players are welcome. A fried chicken lunch will be served following the outing. Hole sponsor- Prayer for Vocations ships are available for $100/hole. We are also accepting O God, hear our prayer and let our cry come unto you. donations that could be used for our raffle following the Bless our Diocese of Savannah with many vocations outing. All proceeds are used to fund parish, council, and to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Give community needs. Knights will be in the narthex follow- the men and women You call the light to understand ing all Masses with flyers and information, or contact Your gift and the love to follow always in the footsteps Brian Casteel at [email protected] or 912–312–3462 of Your priestly Son. Amen if you would like to support our outing.

3rd Annual Yard Sale Saturday, October 10, 2020 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Holy Family Hall Volunteers needed/service hours given. Drop off donations Monday, October 5–Friday, October 9 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in Holy Family Hall. We cannot accept any clothing donations. For more information, please contact Pat Byler at [email protected] or 912–492–5971. Processional Hymn Mass Readings and Intentions Saturday, September 19, 2020 St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr; Blessed Virgin Mary—1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15

5:00 p.m. Mass For the People (SI)

Sunday, September 20, 2020 Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

8:00 a.m. Mass Curt Wuellner † 10:30 a.m. Mass All Priests (SI)

Monday, September 21, 2020 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evan- gelist—Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2- 5; Mt 9:9-13

9:00 a.m. Mass Constance Frazier †

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, Recessional Hymn 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21

9:00 a.m. Mass Christopher Collins † 6:00 p.m. Mass N/A

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest— Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6

9:00 a.m. Mass Marc Daniel Stanley (SI)

Thursday, September 24, 2020 Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9

9:00 a.m. Mass Dennis Takacs †

Friday, September 25, 2020 Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22

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