August 16, 2020 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME any times in my life, Iʼve Mquestioned if my prayers were being heard, and I would try to do it all by myself or force conclusions. But the Canaanite woman in todayʼs Gospel doesnʼt force her way in, or act in aggression. She persists in her faithfulness. She trusts that Jesus will see her for the The piano man faithful servant she desires leading parishioners in praise and worship since 1992 to be. She trusts that he will see ft to ease her Director of Music Ed Bolduc posts the weekly Mass songs at st-ann.org/music. daughterʼs pain. ouʼve probably heard the “I try to choose songs and We, too, should remain Yjoke that Ed Bolduc has hymns with a strong text that steadfast and been at St. Annʼs so long he still really speak to us, but with unrelenting had hair when he started. an assembly-friendly melody in our faith, Nearly three decades ago, that people want to sing,” he trusting that Bolduc joined our parish, said. “I also really listen to what Jesus knows charged with leading music at parishioners tell me. Weʼre there the way and the Life Teen Mass. He found to celebrate together.” will lead us a Catholic community brimming Our parish is known to his grace. with faith and love. throughout the archdiocese as Reflection The noise Matt Berrell “The parishioners embraced me a musical one. And Bolduc has around us and my music,” he said, “and were been a big part of that. Father that creates our uncertainty is willing and hungry to embrace Ray Cadran calls him a parish no different than the disciplesʼ the old and the new ways of treasure. dismissals of the Canaanite celebrating our faith.” “Ed has written music that woman. Like her, we must Bolducʼs job has grown has become a hallmark of our overcome our worries and be and shrunk over the years to parish identity,” the pastor said. frm in the knowledge that our include duties from director “His gifts have enhanced retreat faith is enough for him. of communications to experiences, comforted grieving director of liturgy. Today, heʼs families, made sacramental Matt Berrell is a member of director of audio-visual, but most celebrations more memorable and Encounterʼs leadership team and a people know him in his main role helped us celebrate with joy our former chair of the Parish Pastoral as director of music. Eucharistic love for Christ.” Council. bring the message home Children: Why did Jesus say the womanʼs faith was great? What were some of the signs of her faith? Teens: How persistent are you in your prayers to God? Do you continually ask for his grace and blessings? Adults: Do you persevere in your prayer life and trust that God will answer? august 16 READINGs twentieth sunday in ordinary time (usccb.org/bible/readings/081620.cfm) First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7: The Lordʼs house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Responsorial: Psalm 67: O God, let all the nations praise you! Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32: God uses our disobediences as occasions for divine mercy. Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28: Jesus heals the daughter of a woman who shows great faith. together in Fa ith Tis week at our parish Mass schedule Resources for Saturday: 5:00pm* Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am*, 6:00pm* parishioners Monday-Friday: 9:00am st-ann.org/coronavirus *livestreamed Note: Please check the website for updates and schedule changes. Online worship Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer What you should know has dispensed the faithful from • Advance reservations are required for weekend Masses. the obligation of attending Visit st-ann.org/reservations. Daily Masses do not require Sunday Mass through Aug. 30. reservations. Check in at the church doors when you arrive. Weekend Masses are livestreamed • There are many guidelines in place for the safety of all involved. and available at any time. Find all Please review the Mass guidelines at st-ann.org/reservations. videos at st-ann.org/watch-live. • The Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the church and the columbarium are open for prayer and adoration on weekdays, 9:30am-3:00pm. Enter through the front doors of the church. Holy water is available Parish staff in the narthex (bring your own container). Weʼre still here! Staff is working • Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays. Enter the building near staggered hours and remotely Nolan Hall. Masks are required. You may also contact a priest to ensure that the work of our for an appointment during the week. See page 9 for times and parish continues during these contact information. uncertain times. Visit st-ann.org to get answers to many of your questions and to fnd staff contact information. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at st-ann.org. Virtual church All About: The Assumption A variety of online content is of the Blessed Virgin Mary available for prayer and refection. Celebrated on Aug. 15 each year, the Assumption of the Blessed Visit our video library at Virgin Mary is the belief that at the end of her life, Mary was st-ann.org/watch-live and check taken, body and soul, into heaven, as declared by Pope Pius XII out our YouTube channel for in 1950. Mary, like all humans, could die, but as the mother of recent broadcasts and videos. God, it was unftting for her to undergo a grave. That being said, Browse our religious education the Church does not take a position as to whether Mary actually pages (links on page 7) to plug died or not, only that Mary in the fullness of her personality now into online activities and fnd lives in union with God, ready to intercede for us who turn to her thoughtful articles and helpful in prayer. Since the feast day falls on a Saturday this year, there resources for you and your family. are no separate Masses. stewardship THanks for your support St. Annʼs is a strong financial parish and we will continue to pay our regular staff for normal working hours throughout this situation. Please help us meet these and all of our obligations. Text or click the graphic below to use our virus-free online giving methods. Ofertory collection Thank you for your contributions online, via text and mailed envelopes. Because of your continued support, a federal payroll loan and careful stewardship, St. Annʼs is in solid shape fnancially. July report Amount collected $ 200,390 Amount budgeted $ 226,576 Difference $ (26,186) Our staff is committed to keeping you informed of our fnancial status in a timely and accurate manner. For more information, contact Jim Herrel, [email protected]. how you can help Grow food at home Give online Make blankets Plant a row or an extra seedling for Donate to outreach ministries If you can sew, quilt, knit, or the St. Vincentʼs food pantry. Your St. Vincent de Paul and My crochet please consider making produce will be given away to Brotherʼs Keeper, which are much needed prayer blankets. people who visit the pantry each actively helping those affected These will be distributed to ICU Wednesday and Friday. Email by reduced access to assistance. patients, especially those with [email protected] for Click ‘give onlineʼ at st-ann.org Covid-19. Please contact Linda more information about feeding to learn more and support Walsh, [email protected], families in need. these ministries. or x6019. The Catholic Church of St. Ann is a La Salette parish family dedicated to reconciliation through worship, word, works and sacrament. together in Fa ith About our parish Parish employment opportunities Named for Maryʼs mother, St. Ann The operations department has openings is staffed by missionaries of Our for team members. These part-time people, Lady of La Salette, an order that reporting to Facilities Operations Manager is dedicated to the ministry of Liam Farrelly, would execute events set up, reconciliation. Our community is maintenance tasks and perform repairs as needed invited to bring people together for hospitality on the church campus. Please send resumes to and prayer, provide support to those in need, Parish Offce Manager Linda Field. Learn more at and share the love of Christ with everyone. st-ann.org/job-openings. La Salette missionaries serve all over the world, and are called to make the message of Maryʼs grace known to all people. The hammer and pincers on the La Salette cross, shown here, represent the sins of humanity that put the nails into the hands of Jesus and the good actions we do that remove the nails from his hands. Learn more at st-ann.org/lasalette. Congratulations to our St. Annʼs prayer for strength parishioners who celebrated God, you are our light in the darkness. these sacraments in July You are our strength and ever-present help and Baptism support as we fght this formidable foe. Catalina Estela Mendenhall Gandia Shepherd us to safety from the coronavirus. Hutchins Vining Williams Jesus, minister to our bodies, souls and hearts Christopher McCarthy Hill II as we breathe in your love and Isaiah Manuel Wierson fll our souls with your presence. Greyson William Wilkinson Spirit of God, bring us your wisdom, patience, Marriage understanding, reconciliation, Matthew Joseph Skoner & Kelly Ann DiMeo hope and joy, and let us pass that on Drake Rolland Moore & Aileen Lynn Pollitzer to others in need. Amen. Stephen Casey Maher & Jayme Lauren Zedrow — Patti Miller, parishioner Knights of Columbus Founders Day commemoration Aug. 23, 8:30am Mass St. Annʼs Council 8376 typically holds an evening Mass and potluck dinner for the parish to celebrate Father Michael J.