St. Anne Catholic Church

The CCW Religious Store is located in the Narthex of the Main Church.  The store is typically open the 2nd, and 4th Sundays.

Come take a peek at our NEW selection of gifts for the following Sacraments:  Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.  Don't see what you need?  No worries, we can order it for you.

Mrs. Grace Campbell will have the store open on the following days:

                Aug 14, 15, 28 & 29
                Sep 11, 12, 25 & 26

Contact Grace at:  cookwithgrace@hotmail.com

Our P. O. Box has been closed.
All checks or any correspondence for St. Anne Catholic Church should be mailed to: 10550 Ford Avenue, Richmond Hill, GA 31324.  Please advise your bank of the address change if you have automatic debit payments.

A letter from Bishop Stephen Parkes about Catholic politicians:

Dear Friends in Christ,

As a body is one though it has many parts,  and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ.  
(1 CORINTHIANS 12:12)  In this issue of the Southern Cross, I hope that you will enjoy learning more about our spiritual family – the Diocese of Savannah.

 As the body of Christ we are made up of many parts and are very diverse, but all of our parts are united together as “one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.” As the Roman Catholic Church, we celebrate our universality but are beautifully knit together around the table of the Lord through our celebration of the Eucharist, which:...is  “the  source  and  summit  of  the  Christian  life.”

  “The  other  sacraments,  and  indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1324)

The Eucharist draws us into beauty and mystery. One of my favorite quotes about the Eucharist is from St. John Vianney: There is nothing so great as the Eucharist.  If  God  had  something  more  precious,  He  would  have  given  it  to  us.  As  we receive the Eucharist, we become a tabernacle and resting place for the Real Presence of Christ. Our thoughts, words and actions – our witness as Catholic Christians – should reflect the light and love of Christ. Our  Church,  our  world,  needs  authentic  witnesses  to  bring  Christ’s  light  into darkness, most especially from those who hold public office. 

I am deeply concerned about government officials who identify as Catholic but whose views  (especially  when  it  comes  to  the  preeminent  issue  of  protecting  the  child  in  the  womb),  are  not  in  accord  with  the  teachings  of  the  Catholic  Church.  Our  shared  faith  should  also  be  expressed  in  our  public  witness. 

 I ask you to please pray for Catholics who serve in the public square...that they do not compromise the beliefs of our faith but rather show courage in their promotion of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all persons from conception to natural death. 

For those who separate their personal belief from their public witness, may they experience the grace of conversion and make a difference in building a culture of life. Please  be  assured  of  my  prayers  for  you,  your  loved  ones  and  your  intentions. I pray that we may be authentic witnesses of our Catholic faith. 

Thank you for your prayers for me. May we meet each day in our prayers and as the Body of Christ, may we Rejoice in the Lord always!

In Christ, 

Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes 
Bishop of Savannah
 

July 29, 2021

Dear parishioners,

Today's update on Saint Anne's participation in the Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal shows that 212 of us out of almost 660 registered households have pledged or given $55,288 toward our goal of $70,445. Thank you so much. But all of us have to step up to the plate and give. We don't want to leave anyone behind. Please send your gift or pledge today! Together we can do it!

Father Allan J. McDonald
Pastor

Please consider tithing online by using the St. Anne Catholic Church secure online giving website:  https://osvonlinegiving.com/4445.