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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 ......................................................