SAINT ANNE CATHOLIC

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PARISH STAFF Pastors letter Dear parishioners, CLERGY Rev. Allan McDonald Pastor The Church is not heaven, but it points to heaven and has many heavenly [email protected] attributes which are a foretaste of what we hope to experience in heaven. 912-737-0112

Rev. Drew Larkin The Church isn’t , but it points to hell as a sign of what rejecting Parochial Vicar ’s sanctifying grace can create in us. The drama of the spiritual war- [email protected] fare between and is present in the Church in the temporal or- 912-737-0112 der, but in heaven Satan is conquered; that is, Satan is conquered in eter- PASTORAL STAFF nity, the victory of is complete. Renee Singleton Coordinator of Religious Education But aspects of hell are in the Church when sinners become corrupt and [email protected] 912-737-0118 wreck devastation in the Church and in the lives of people. They ruin what the mission of the Church is. They witness to Satan and his seduc- Kathy Zdunich Catholic Youth Ministry tions not to Christ and His salvation. [email protected] 912-737-0120 It is said that those in hell are quite happy to be there because they en-

Jody A. K. Deliguori joyed their mortal sins on earth so much. They did not want to repent be- Music Director cause there was no need for them to do so; they were completely content [email protected] with their lives without God. So we shouldn’t feel sorry for those in hell. 912-228-0993 In heaven we will know why they are there, even close relatives, and we ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF will know why God’s justice prevailed. We will be completely at peace Thomas with their enjoyment of hell. Director of Parish Administration [email protected] - 912-737-0122 The is a clear sign to Peter, James and John that June Methe Jesus is God and that Jesus is the that their Jewish Faith told Administrative Assistant them would come to usher in the Kingdom of God and lead the to [email protected] - 912-737-0114 the Promise Land. But they still have much to learn about Jesus as their Mary Fullerton Messiah and the New Covenant in His blood which will take place as RCIA Administrator [email protected] - 912-737-0113 they go up to where Jesus will be condemned, made to suffer and die. Jesus will experience from his own Jewish Religion a taste of COUNCILS hell. But He forgives them through the Blood of the Cross and leads them Pastoral Council Dunnermann and us to the Promised Land of heaven and for eternity. [email protected]

Stewardship Council Thus this Lent, let all of us repent and believe the Good News and Good Joanne Pruszynski News it is in this sinful and evil world. [email protected]

Finance Council - Allen Lancaster Speaking of Repenting, starting this Wednesday and every Wednesday of [email protected] Lent at 7 PM in the main Church one of us will be hearing confes-

Council of Catholic Women sions until 8 PM. We still have confessions from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM in Cory Daniels the Martha/Mary Chapel. Adoration then concludes with the Miraculous [email protected] Medal Novena and Benediction.

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

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But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. SEEK + Matt. 6:33

New to the Faith? Are you new to the Catholic Faith, or interested in becoming Catholic? At St. Anne we’re eager to meet you and your family and to introduce you to Jesus Christ through his body, the Catholic Faith, full of rich history and .

There is rite in the with ancient roots. Each year on during the Anne Youth Ministry Easter Vigil, the Catholic Church baptizes and Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body presents beautiful vision confirms its newest members, called Catechu- of human sexuality and personhood. It has revolutionized the way mens. St. Anne, and all Catholics, welcome these parents and educators teach morality to teens, providing the “whys” new Catholics through the Rite of Christian behind the “whats,” and paving the way to true freedom and happi- Initiation of Adults, or RCIA. If you’re con- ness. Years after he wrote it, his vision is all the more relevant in sidering the Catholic Church, contact Mary today’s world, where teens are receiving so many differing view- Fullerton at [email protected] or call 912-737 points about sex, love, and their bodies. -0113. For more information about RCIA, scan the code here: You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body is an exciting and St. Anne’s RCIA classes are held Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the dynamic program which is inspired by John Paul II’s vision. It is Martha-Mary Social Hall. being offered to High School teens here at ’s on Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This program will give teens the Adult Catechesis answers and the tools they need to successfully and safely navigate Join us on Sundays at 9:45 am in the Martha through life. Contact Kathy Zdunich at [email protected] for more information. Mary Social Hall for coffee, fellowship, and the opportunity to grow in knowledge of your St. Anne Catholic Youth Ministry faith. Please visit The Catholic Youth Ministry meets on www.teachingthecompendium.com to follow Sunday 6:00 pm to 7:30 p.m. along with the class and contact the parish All High School teens welcomed! Registration is free! Come office for more information. Please note that enjoy one another’s company and apply your Catholic Faith Adult Catechesis follows the calendar of the Sunday CCD in everyday life! Contact: Kathy Zdunich Classes. [email protected] March 17 - No Adult Catechesis March 24 - What does it meant to say that God is almighty? Why was the world created? Religious Education CCD classes run from September to May. Pre- If God is omnipotent and provident, why then K and Elementary School meet Sundays from does evil exist? 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.. Middle and High School meet Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Renee for details and to register: [email protected] & Religious Studies Meeting & Meditating March 24th - First Communion Parent Meeting A women’s study group who meet for 6-to-8 week sessions several March 30th—First Communion Retreat times a year to read and discuss various books to help with our 8:30 am to 11:30 am—HFH spiritual growth and to share our faith journey. All women of the May 5th—First Communion—1:30 pm—Church May 8th—Confirmation Rehearsal parish are welcome to attend and bring a friend. We meet on May 9th—Confirmation—5:30 pm—Church Thursdays, 9:30-11:00AM in Martha Mary Social Hall. Our current session is the parish Lenten series, “Living the Eucharist”. Contact persons: Cory Daniels, [email protected]; Sonja-Lee SAVE THE DATE! Pollino, [email protected] Vacation Bible School will be June 10 - 14, 2019 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. If you are interested in helping with VBS, there will be Rice Bowl Moment a Volunteer Information Meeting on Thurs- th How are we called to welcome the stranger day, March 28 at 7:00pm in Holy Family in our midst? How can you support those Hall. worldwide who are forced to flee their homes Adults and teens considering helping with VBS are invited to attend. You do not have to commit yet, so to find safety or beƩer opportuniƟes? come learn more about our new VBS program! Please contact Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Renee for more info or to register. 3

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 9:00 am Mass with The Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please consider signing up for an hour. Forms are in the chapel’s side Main Church entrance. For questions contact Rosemary Brown at: Saturday-Vigil: 5:30 p.m. [email protected] Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 am Nursery provided in Holy Family Hall for Sunday Masses 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 your 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. previously loving marriage suffering a crisis? Are you considering separation or di- vorce? Retrouvaille has been helping couples rebuild a loving relationship since CONFESSION 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 4 to 5 p.m. in the main church Also by appointment

BAPTISM For more information, Pre-Baptism Class: Parents who wish to contact Cyndy Glasscock at have their child Baptized must attend a [email protected]. Pre-Baptism class. For infants to children of 6 years old. Baptism are usually scheduled each Saturday at 11 a.m. For more information and to register call the main office at 912-727-0112 or contact Renee at [email protected]. At least Young Adults one parent must be registered and attend pre-baptism. Birth certificates are re- Low Country Catholics (Savannah Catholic Young Adults) quired. Theology on Tap Lent Season 2019 at Moon River Brewing Company 3/19/2019 Marybeth Hicks : Being a MATRIMONY 3/26/2019 Michael F. Acquilano Registered and active parishioners: contact 4/2/2019 Sr. Paula Cockerham, RSM: A Gut Feeling—Compassion clergy four months prior to the wedding date. (at Savannah Coffee Roasters) 4/9/2019 Fr. Daniel Firmin Wedding Coordinator Pat Byler [email protected]

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK Opportunities Contact Fr. McDonald at [email protected], or Fr. Larkin Saturday Rosary [email protected] Prayed at 8:30 am. in the Martha-Mary Chapel and in the main Church for details on receiving this Sacrament. at 5 p.m. before Mass. Contact Eugene McKee for more information: 912-308-8827

FOR PASTORAL COUNSELING Ladies Rosary Group To schedule an appointment with our Tuesday, at 9:30 am in Holy Family Hall. A Bible study follows the Rosary from counselor, call or text 912-660-5875 or 10 to 11 a.m. Nursery available upon request. Contact Betsy DeBry at email [email protected]. [email protected] or 912-756-2949 4

You shall love , your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor LOVE as yourself. + Luke 10:27 Respect Life Pro-Life Ministry WEEKLY COLLECTION 2019 Savannah Deanery Respect Life Ministry Schedule, St. Anne's Pro-Life Ministry Capital Campaign Bldg. Fund Continuing God’s Good Works Goal $1, 500,000 Monthly Respect Life Deanery Meetings 213 pledges to date $934,518 Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m. (teleconferenced meeting). All St. Anne members and parishioners are welcome to join in, please contact coordinator for details Please mark pledge on your check if you are paying on your Meeting schedule: April 9, May 14, August 13, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 pledge. Thank You! Spring (Lent) 40 Days for Life Campaign 2019, March until April 14th Prayer Vigil in front of Savannah Medical Center, 120 E. 34th Street Offertory Budget Campaign Kickoff: TBA Weekly prayer hour for St. Anne: TBA Approved by Parish Council for 2018/2019 Church year. 's Vineyard Post Abortion Healing Retreat: March 22nd- 26th Budget for year $954,200.00 For additional information contact Stephanie May at 912-306-0406, [email protected], or visit the website Per week collection needed $18, 350.00 at www.rachelsvineyard.org . All calls and inquiries are strictly confiden- tial. Come and be restored.

Offertory Weekly Events: February 2019 February 2018 Pro Life Holy Hour, St. James the Less Catholic Church, Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. $ 56, 306 $ 61, 478 Public Prayer, in front of Savannah Medical Center, 120 E. 34th Street, Thurs- days 10- noon and Fridays 10:30-11:30 a.m. July to February (8 Months) $ 582,994 $ 522, 326 Ministry contact: Jen Thornton at 912-508-3229 or [email protected]

Online Giving Eucharistic Men of Christ Catholic Online Giving allows us to make contributions What does it mean to be a Catholic man? During this period to our church without writing checks or offering when our Church, our family life and our Faith is under attack cash donations. If you would like to give online Catholic men are called to stand in the breach. Eucharistic sign up at the St. Anne online giving website: Men of Christ Catholic (E=MC2) is a group of Catholic men https://osvonlinegiving.com/4445, or scan the code on the left. who meet to pray and discuss today’s challenges in order to Contact Sarah at the parish office for questions: 912-737-0122. grow spiritually together. Contact Chris Edscorn 603-769- 1402 The 2019 Bishop's Annual Appeal Just a Reminder! If you haven’t yet made your pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, please consider doing it this week. As Choir Help Needed good Stewards, each of us has a responsibility to share our great Adult Choir: Rehearses Thursday, 7 pm. main church gifts that come from God. Our parish goal is $76,552. As of the Children’s Choir: Rehearses Mondays—5 pm. main church last report we received, 17.85 % of our parishioners (only 126 of 720) have made a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Ap- peal. 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 Traveling Fatima Statue last Wednesday of each month where we will meet at different The Fatima Traveling Statue is at St. locations for fun mom and littles outing. For details contact Anne. To offer devotion make arrange Carol Ann Reed: [email protected] or 912-532-1409. ments with Eugene McKee at 912-308-8827 Natural Family Planning Classes For those that had their pictures taken, please come by the Betsy DeBry [email protected] or 912-659-8244 Church office and pick them up. The directory is in and you will need to come by the Church office and pick yours up, call Boy Scouts - Troop 333 to make arrangements. The directory is for those that had their Meets every Monday at 7:00 pm in Martha Mary Hall. pictures taken. One per Family You can pick up your directory Contact Gary Morea at 631-278-5785 this Sunday and Next Sunday in the Narthex after Mass. 5

NEWS | EVENTS | BITS

Enjoy a casual, fun-filled evening with delicious food provided by Notch 8 BBQ, cold beer and wine, table seating for everyone, dancing to music provided by DJ Don Scott Fore more on KofC find them on the web www.kofc.org, and of 95.5, and Silent and Live Auc- Facebook by searching KofC 10866 Saint Anne tions. Proceeds from this event will be used to reduce the debt on our beautiful new church and to support The Council for Catholic Women our youth ministries. Saint Anne CCW meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Here’s how you can help: Martha-Mary Social Hall at 6:45 pm 1) Buy Your Tickets Now: http://bidpal.net/StAnneAuction2019

The Savannah Spring Deanery Meeting is Saturday, March 23 at St 2) Sponsor the Event: http://bidpal.net/StAnneAuction2019 Peter the Apostle, with lunch to follow. Cost of the luncheon is

$10.00, payable in advance. 3) Donate items for both the Silent and Live Auctions. If you are interested in attending, please let me know ASAP so we Ask the businesses you use to donate items and pick up a can get a head count and send in payment for the luncheon. Peace! basket donation form. This is where we need the most help!

The 80th Annual Savannah Diocesan CCW Convention is being 4) Volunteer to help. Contact Shannon GaNun at hosted by Macon Deanery and will be held April 26, 27, 28, 2019 at [email protected] or 912–547–1617. Sacred Heart, Warner Robbins.

If you are interested in attending, please let me know. We will dis- cuss the Convention at our March 19, 2019 meeting. Peace! St. Anne Religious Store

We have just the right gifts for your special Sacramental and Novena to the Divine Mercy of Jesus devotional needs—a wide assortment of religious items- rosar- ies, bracelets, medals, statues, wall plaques, holiday/liturgical The Novena to the Divine Mercy will be prayed each day items and much more! Stop by the store located in the Narthex in St. Anne’s Church beginning at 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm after all the weekend Masses. If we don’t have what you’re from Good Friday (4/19/19) through Saturday (4/28/2019) looking for, it can be special ordered. within the Octave of Easter. However, on Good Friday, it Contact Grace Campbell the store manager at will follow the Stations of the Cross, which begin at 3:00 210-844-6129 or [email protected]. pm.

A Catholic Novena is a time of prayer, meditation, and devotion for nine consecutive days. All are kindly invited to share in this holy nove- Ministry of the Month na each day.

Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at We will be featuring “Building and Grounds” for 3:00 pm . Fr. Allan will have a Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. our March “Ministry of the Month”. Come join us for the Divine Mercy Novena. For further information, kindly contact Eugene McKee (912-308– 8827.) Please stop by the table in the Narthex after all Masses.

Hispanic Ministry 2nd Annual Parish and Community Service Misa en Español durante la temporada de la Cuaresma! Award for Graduating Seniors Acompáñanos a celebrar Misa en español y a participar por el Council 10866 would like to remind this school recorrido de las Estaciones de la Cruz (Vía Crusis). Por favor year's graduating senior of our 2nd Annual Par- trae un platillo para compartir en comunidad y celebrar esta ish and Community Service Award for Graduat- temporada de cuaresma después de Misa. ing Seniors. We will be awarding up to two Fecha: Domingo, 31 de marzo de 2019 $500 one-time service awards to deserving grad- Horario: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm uating seniors who will attend any further post- Lugar: Parroquia Santa Ana, secondary education. The application will be available in January 10550 Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 2019 and will need to be submitted in April 2019. Packets can be Para más información llama a Maria G. Ramos-Hibbs, Coordina- found in the Narthex, or you can request a packet by email the dora del Ministerio Hispano, 912-660-5875. Grand Knight at [email protected] Good luck to all graduating seniors! 6

Readings 888 Second Sunday of Lent for the Week is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? - Psalm 27:1 Saturday March 16, 2019 Weekday Genesis 15:5-12,17-18 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Nancy Edwards Auclair + Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14

Philippians 3:17—4:1 Sunday, March 17, 2019 Second Sunday of Lent Luke 9:28b-36 8:30 am Mass For the People (SI) st 11:00 am Mass Beginning June 1 , Saint Anne Church will have a Ronald Ziol + new weekend Mass Schedule:

Monday, March 18, 2019 Saturday: Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Confessions: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Daniel 9:4b-10 Psalm 79:8-9,11,13 Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Luke 6:36-38 9:00 am Mass Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Robert Brockell +

Beginning in September CCD will have two complete sessions each Sunday. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 There will no longer be a Wednesday night session. , Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary th 2 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 New times for CCD, Pre-K through 8 grade: Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM and 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM Matthew 1:16, 18-21a 9:00 am Mass In Thanksgiving (SI)

New Address, Phone Number or Email? Wednesday, March 20, 2019 The Church Office seeks your help keeping accurate records Lenten Weekday 18:18-20 If you are a new parishioner or registered parishioners Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16 with changes, please fill out this form and drop in the col- Matthew 20:17-28 lection basket. 9:00 am Mass

Better yet, scan the code here to submit your information Joan Schneiderman (SI) through by our website. You can also find the form here: Thursday, March 21, 2019 www.stannerh.org under the heading Parish Registration. Lenten Weekday PLEASE PRINT Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1:1-4,6 Family Last Name: Luke 16:19-31 9:00 am Mass First Name: ( Head of Household) Shawn Lynch (SI)

Spouse: Friday, March 22, 2019 Lenten Weekday Address: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Psalm 105:16-21 City, Zip: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 9:00 am Mass Phone: Cell:

Email Address:

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