SAINT ANNE CATHOLIC 10550 Ford Avenue, Richmond Hill, GA

Save the Date Annual Anne Garage Sale TBA Dates for Parish Nights Join us today for the 6:00 pm—Potluck Dinner SACC Yard Sale - October 12th Save the Date Page 3 ParishAnnual Picnic Saint 1:00—4:00Anne Garage Sale pm Page 3 OctoberOctober 6, 19, 2019 2019 page 6 Join our parish family: www.StAnneRH.org

PARISH STAFF Pastors letter

CLERGY Dear parishioners, Rev. Allan McDonald Pastor The month of October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Holy which is cele- [email protected] - 912-737-0112 brated on October 7th. This coming Wednesday, we are celebrating our annual

Rev. Kaanan Solemn Recitation of the Holy Rosary with Exposition and Benediction of the Parochial Vicar Most Blessed Sacrament. It will be at 6 PM in the main Church and should last [email protected] - 912-737-0116 less than an hour.

PASTORAL STAFF This is a parish-wide celebration, but we are asking our First Communion class as Renee Singleton Coordinator of Religious Education well as, our Confirmation Class, and all our CCD students to attend along with [email protected] - 912-737-0118 their parents. Our Confirmation candidates will announce each of the Five Lumi- nous Mysteries which we will mediate upon this Wednesday. Our First Commun- Kathy Zdunich Catholic Youth Ministry ion class will present flowers to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary at the beginning of [email protected] - 912-737-0120 this celebration.

Jody A. K. Deliguori I hope we have a large turnout, after all our is , Mother of Music Director Our Lady of the Holy Rosary! [email protected]

912-228-0993 I strive to pray the Holy Rosary each day, usually in the morning. I credit Our ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lady of the Holy Rosary for rescuing me from serious temptation and keeping me Thomas on the narrow path that leads to heaven. Others who pray the Holy Rosary daily Director of Parish Administration can testify to similar miracles in their own lives. [email protected] - 912-737-0122

Karen Krupp Our Lady of Fatima urged Catholics to pray the Holy Rosary daily. If you don’t Assistant Bookkeeper pray the Rosary, I hope you will begin to do so. I have never known a Catholic [email protected] - 912-737-0112 who prays the Holy Rosary each day to leave the true Church. Our Lady of the June Methe Holy Rosary sees to that! Administrative Assistant [email protected] - 912-737-0114 I have brought numerous non-Catholics into the who began to Mary Fullerton pray the Holy Rosary after they were introduced to it by watching EWTN, Moth- RCIA Administrator er Angelica’s Catholic Cable Network. That’s amazing in my book. [email protected] - 912-737-0113

COUNCILS It seems that both our country and our Church are in turbulent times as it regards Pastoral Council the polarization that our highest leaders seem to bring upon us. As well, our Cath- Cyndy Glasscock - 912-344-8874 olic families experience a great deal of polarization because of the confusion that [email protected] reigns in the Church and that many Catholics due to the sin of pride think their

Stewardship Council way and their personal beliefs, even when in conflict with what has actually Joanne Pruszynski revealed, are better than God’s truths. That attitude flows from and ’s [email protected] , which is the sin of pride, and their (and our) wanting to be the ulti-

Finance Council - Allen Lancaster mate authority in our lives and rejecting God’s ultimate authority. That always [email protected] leads to dire consequences in this life and the next!

Council of Catholic Women Let us entrust our Church, our Country and our Catholic Families to Our Lady of Barbara Cole the Holy Rosary. [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Finally, I hope you will join us for our parish picnic in Hall at 1 PM Bill Santa Rosa today (Sunday)! [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS God bless you. M-F: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your pastor, Closed for lunch: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. P: 912-756-3343 - F: 912-737-0125 www.St.AnneRH.org Email: [email protected] 2

Religious Education Saint Anne Youth Ministry

Religious Education classes are off to a The Catholic Youth Ministry meets on great start, but our program is still not Sunday 6:00 pm to 7:30 p.m. complete without YOUR FAMILY! All High School teens welcomed! Registration is free! Come There are still openings at 11:45 am in all enjoy one another’s company and apply your Catholic Faith in grades and it is not too late to register! everyday life! Contact: Kathy Zdunich [email protected] Please contact the parish office or come by Holy Family Hall this Sunday after Mass to register.

St. Anne Catholic Church Parish Nights—Holy Family Hall

October 23, 2019 January 15, 2020 February 12, 2020 April 22, 2020 May 13, 2020

6:00 pm—7:30 pm

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BECOME CATHOLIC?? ATTENTION ALL LECTORS

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) offers an opportunity for non-Catholic adults to come together to learn more about our faith. There will be a Lector training on Sunday, October 27th from Sessions focus on the teaching and experience of church and prepare 9:15 to 10:15 beginning in the quieting room off the Narthex in individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the main church. All new Lectors, please attend or make other First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. arrangements for training. All current lectors are also welcome Classes began on September 12. to come and hone their skills. Contact Chris Edscorn 603-769- For more information please contact Mary Fullerton at 1402 or [email protected] for further information. [email protected] or call 912-737-0113 or 912-247-9953.

Our Annual Respect Life AcƟvity Saint Anne Knights of Columbus invites you to join us in our Baby LayeƩe DonaƟons Drive 17th F. Lawrence Iwanski golf outing. If you would like to to benefit The Richmond Hill Crisis Pregnancy Center and form a team or are a single golfer and would like to golf, The Living Vine Ministry of Savannah. please contact Brian Casteel at [email protected], Now through Oct. 13th we will be collecƟng baby clothing, 912-312-3462. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100.00 Please see flyer for details. blankets, towel/wash cloths, diapers, wipes, cream, diaper bag, pacifiers, boƩles, baby shampoo/wash, loƟon, comb set, thermometer, nail clippers, bibs and burping cloths. We are accepƟng new and gently used items. Stewardship Please place your donaƟons in the play pen in the narthex. “Please remember to return your Renewal Commitment cards Next Sunday, October 13th, Fr. Frank Ziemkiewicz, OSB to the parish office as soon as possible. We have currently will preach both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. He is received 112 family cards, and are looking for responses from the Headmaster at BC (Benedictine). He wants to introduce more of our 800+ registered families. Your commitment of himself to us and tell us a bit about BC. He is unable, time, talent and treasure means a great deal to us! though, to be at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass. Please let us hear from you!”

Want to Grow in Holiness, But Too Busy?

Want to transform your work, your marriage, your family, and your life, but don’t have time? Looking for the quickest, surest, and easiest way to holiness, but don’t know where to begin? In our hectic day and time, Pope John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa knew that the quickest way to be transformed into a saint is through a relationship with Our Blessed Mother, Mary. Join us starting October 15th, as we begin a 33-day preparation for Marian Consecration. In our weekly meetings, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, we’ll share our insights within our small group and then watch a 30-minute video. If you’re looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and grow in holiness, join us for 33 Days to Morning Glory Small-group Retreat. Pick up a flyer in the Narthex and contact Chris Edscorn prior to October 13th.

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This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be KNOW saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. + 1Tim. 2:3-4 Wednesday and Thursday SACRAMENTS Adoration Martha-Mary Chapel

MASS Both days commence at 9:30 am. Martha-Mary Chapel Wednesday concludes at 7:00 pm with Benediction. Monday - Friday 9:00 am Confessions: 6:15—6:45 pm Tuesday: Low Latin Mass at 6 p.m. 6:50 pm— Novena 1st Saturday of each Month: Thursday concludes at 4:00 pm with The Divine Mercy Chaplet. 9:00 am Mass Please consider signing up for an hour. Forms are in the chapel’s side entrance. For questions contact Rosemary Brown at: Main Church [email protected] Saturday-Vigil: 5:00 p.m. 8:00 am and 10:30 am Nursery provided in Holy Family Hall for 10:30 am Sunday Mass only Retrouvaille for Married Couples Retrouvaille (pronounced RE-TRO-VI) is a lifeline for married couples needing a Holy Days of Obligation Mass Times boost. Without attention and care, marriages will wither and eventually die. Is 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. your previously loving marriage suffering a crisis? Are you considering separation or divorce? Retrouvaille has been helping couples rebuild a loving relationship CONFESSION since 1977. Call 706-869-8434 or visit http://www.helpourmarriage.com. Wednesdays 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. In the Martha-Mary chapel Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the main church Also by appointment Respect Life Pro-Life Ministry

2019 Savannah Deanery Respect Life Ministry Schedule, St. Anne's Pro-Life

Monthly Respect Life Deanery Meetings BAPTISM Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m. (teleconferenced meet- Pre-Baptism Class: Parents who wish to ing). All St. Anne members and parishioners are welcome to join in, please contact have their child Baptized must attend a Pre- coordinator for details. Meeting schedule: Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 Baptism class. For infants to children of 6 years old. Baptism are usually scheduled Weekly Events: each Saturday at 11 a.m. For more infor- Pro Life Holy Hour, St. James the Less Catholic Church, Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. mation and to register, contact Renee at Public Prayer, in front of Savannah Medical Center, 120 E. 34th Street, Thursdays [email protected]. At least one parent 10- noon and Fridays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ministry contact: Jen Thornton at 912-508- must be registered and attend pre-baptism. 3229 or [email protected] Birth certificates are required.

MATRIMONY Registered and active parishioners: contact clergy four months prior to the wedding Choir Help Needed date. Adult Choir: Rehearses Wednesday, 7 pm. main church Children’s Choir: Rehearses Mondays—5 pm. main church Wedding Coordinator Pat Byler [email protected] Rosary Opportunities Saturday Rosary Prayed at 8:30 am. in the Martha-Mary Chapel and in the main Church at 4:30 p.m. before Mass. Contact Eugene McKee for ANNOINTING OF THE SICK more information: 912-308-8827

Contact Fr. McDonald at Ladies Rosary Group [email protected], for details on Tuesday, at 9:30 am in Holy Family Hall. (September 3rd thru May) receiving this Sacrament. A study follows the Rosary from 10 to 11 a.m. Nursery available upon request. Contact Betsy DeBry at [email protected] or 912-756-2949

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You shall love , your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, LOVE and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. + Luke 10:27 Fall 2019 Savannah Deanery Respect Life Ministry Schedule, St. Anne's Pro-Life Ministry

Monthly Respect Life Deanery Meetings WEEKLY COLLECTION Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m. (teleconferenced meet- ing). All St. Anne members and parishioners are welcome to join in, please con- Capital Campaign Bldg. Fund tact coordinator for details Meeting schedule: Nov 12, Dec 10

Continuing God’s Good Works Goal $1, 500,000 Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign 2019, September 25th-November 3rd th Please mark pledge on your check if you are paying on your Prayer Vigil in front of Savannah Medical Center, 120 E. 34 Street Weekly prayer hour for St. Anne: Fridays 10-11 am (group will carpool after pledge. Thank You! morning Mass to vigil site)

Life Chain, October 6th (Sunday) Life Chain on Respect Life Sunday at Daffin Park, Savannah, from 2:30-3:30 pm Offertory Budget th Approved by Parish Council for 2019/2020 Church year. America Needs Fatima, October 12 (Saturday) Rosary Rally, in front of the Mary Martha Chapel at 8:30 am

Budget for year $954,200 Rosary Coast to Coast, October 13th (Sunday) Per week collection needed $18, 350 TBA, POC Jayne Stefanic

Rachel's Vineyard Post Abortion Healing Retreat: TBA Offertory For additional information contact Stephanie May at August 2019 - $ 62,824 912-306-0406, [email protected], or visit the website August 2018 - $ 58,830 at www.rachelsvineyard.org . All calls and inquiries are strictly confiden- tial. Come and be restored.

Weekly Events: Pledges Pro Life Holy Hour, St. James the Less Catholic Church, Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. th August 2019 —$ 13, 937 August 2018—$ 21,881 Public Prayer, in front of Savannah Medical Center, 120 E. 34 Street, Thursdays 10- noon and Fridays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ministry contact: Jen Thornton at 912-508-3229 or [email protected] Total Pledged $ 948,118 Moms & Little Catholics If you’re a mother with young children, this study is for you. Every Wednesday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the nursery. (except the last Wednesday of each month where we will meet at different loca- tions for fun mom and littles outing.) For details contact Carol Ann Reed: [email protected] or 912-532-1409.

Eucharistic Men of Catholic (E=MC² What does it mean to be a Catholic man? During this period when our Church, our family life and our Faith is under attack Catholic men are called to stand in the breach. Eucharistic Men of Christ Catholic (E=MC²) is a group of Catholic men who meet to pray and discuss today’s challenges in order to grow spiritually together. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 in the Martha Mary Social Hall. Contact Chris Edscorn 603-769-1402.

Traveling Fatima Statue The Fatima Traveling Statue is at St. Anne. To offer devotion make arrangements with Eugene McKee at 912-308-8827

Boy Scouts - Troop 333 Meets every Monday at 7:00 pm in Martha Mary Hall. Contact Gary Morea at 631-278-5785 If you would like to give online, sign up at the St. Anne online giving website: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4445, or scan the code on the left. Contact Sarah at the parish office Natural Family Planning Classes for questions: 912-737-0122. Betsy DeBry [email protected] or 912-659-8244 5

One of Our Own Needs Your Help M&M GROUP will meet on Thursdays @ 9:30 – 11:00 AM -- Martha Mary Social Hall The granddaughter of parishioners is in dire need of If you are interested in joining, please contact a stage 2 cardiac surgery in Houston, Texas. The Cory Daniels, [email protected]; or granddaughter lives here in Richmond Hill, but the Bernadee Randall, [email protected]. surgery must be in Houston. If you wish to help All are welcome to join! please go to their “Go Fund Me” page and make a contribution. The link is : Laurens Heart Healthy - gofundme.com https://www.gofundme.com/f/1o8ibhkwuo October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Saint Anne’s Annual Solemn Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary with Benedic- MARK YOUR CALENDAR tion of the Most Blessed Sacrament will SACC YARD SALE th Saturday - October 12, 2019 be on Wednesday, October 9 at 6 PM in 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Holy Family Hall the main Church. All our candidates for First Holy Communion and Confirmation will Please bring your unwanted household items (NO CLOTHES) to the HFH and we’ll take care of the rest. participate in this joyous solemn event. Proceeds go towards our debt reduction of our new church. For more The entire parish is invited to celebrate Our Lady information, drop off dates for items and help with the yard sale. of the Holy Rosary. * Community Service hours given for Confirmandi Students.

Yard sale drop off Monday—Friday— October 7th - 11th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the HFH . Call Pat Byler @ 912-492-5971 for answers to any questions.

“For He inflicts pain, and gives relief; He wounds, and His hand also heals.” — 5:18

WHITE MASS Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:00pm St. Mary’s Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center 2170 East Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404 Mass will begin at 6:00

The annual “White Mass” recognizes the ministry of those Friday, October 11, 2019 6:30—9:30 pm Martha Mary Hall who protect life and care for the ill and dying, such as physi- cians, nurses, compassionate care ministers, ministers of con- solation, chaplains, mental health workers, and all in the medical profession. In recognition of the dedicated work of Catholic healthcare professionals, Bishop Gregory J. Hart- mayer, OFM Conv. will extend a special blessing at Mass. Reception to follow in Boland Hall.

Please RSVP by October 16, 2019 to Danielle Dueno at 912.201.4049 or email [email protected] You can also RSVP online at the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-mass-2019-tickets- 70764563715

The 2019 Bishop's Annual Appeal Interested in earning extra money Just a Reminder! If you haven’t yet made your pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, please consider doing it this week. As good Stewards, each of us has a responsibility to share our great gifts that come from God. Our parish goal is $76,552. As of the last report 260 families have participated. Pledge remaining $ 5,869. Given to date $ 66,848. Needed to meet Anyone interested in applying for the position as Nursery goal $ 3,856. Only 82.31% of target met. If you have not Workers (Sunday mornings ) from 7:30 am to 9:30 am or made a pledge, please consider one at this time. 10:00 to noon, please apply at the church office.

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Readings for the Week Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time 1008

Saturday October 5, 2019

Our Sympathy Blessed Francis Xavier Seekis 9:00 am Mass We offer sympathy to and Rosa Langevin family and James, Frank and Loretta McKee friends on the sudden death of their son, 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

David Dominic Langevin Sunday, October 6, 2019 May David and all the faithfully departed be raised up to eternal life, Twenty-Seventh Sunday O Lord, and hold them in the palm of your hand. In Ordinary Time Hebrew 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 DID YOU KNOW: You don’t have to be a Knight to partici- pate in Knights of Columbus events (except business meetings). 8:00 am Mass If you are curious as to who and what the Knights are about, Earl Waters + please consider joining us in a Knights event, such as our fish 10:30 am Mass fries, Carmelite cleanups, etc. We welcome all. For The People (SI) Are you a male, at least 18 years old, a practicing Catholic, and interested in contributing to your church, community, and world? Consider joining St. Anne Knights of Columbus Council. Monday, October 7, 2019 Interested: Contact William Santa Rosa or [email protected]. visit : For more on KofC find them on the web www.kofc.org, and Facebook by searching KofC 10866 Saint Anne 1:1—2:2, 11 (PS) Jonah 2:2-5, 8 CCW CORNER Luke 10:25-37 St. Anne CCW meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 9:00 am Mass The Next CCW meeting is scheduled for October 8 at 6:45 in the Martha Mary Social Hall. Father Solomon will be guest speaker giving us an overview of his childhood in Nigeria and his path to Richmond Hill. Al ladies are welcome! Light Tuesday, October 8, 2019 refreshments will be provided. Weekday All ladies of the parish are invited to the Savannah Deanery CCW Fall meeting Jonah 3:1-10 and Luncheon on Sat, Oct 12 beginning at 10:00 at St. James. Cost $10 Nicole Auguste, author Psalm 130:1b-4ab, 7-8 of Female of Rome is guest speaker. RSVP to [email protected] Luke 10:38-42 by October 7. 9:00 am Mass

6:00 pm Latin Mass New Address, Phone Number or Email? The Church Office seeks your help keeping accurate records Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Saint Denis If you are a new parishioner or registered parishioners with changes, Jonah 4:1-11 please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. Psalm 86:3-6, 9-10 Better yet, scan the code here to submit your information through by Luke 11:1-4 our website. You can also find the form here: www.stannerh.org 9:00 am Mass under the heading Parish Registration.

PLEASE PRINT Thursday, October 10, 2019 Weekday

Malachi 3:13-20b Family Last Name: Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Luke 11:5-13 First Name: ( Head of Household) 9:00 am Mass

Spouse: Friday, October 11, 2019 Saint John XXIII, Pope Address: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Psalm 9:2-3, 6, 8-9, 16 City, Zip: Luke 11:15-26

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