St. Anne’s invites all Catholics who want to reconnect with their faith to our eight-week Awakening Faith program. Awakening Faith is a small-group process that helps inactive Catholics return to the church. Starting in January 2020, we will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Hall for friendly and informal conversations on such topics as spirituality, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Mass, mercy, and more. Melinda & Richard Stubbs, Melindastubbs8@gmail.com, 352-530-6950
The aim of this Bible Study is to foster spiritual growth through prayer, discussion and faith sharing. Bible studies are held twice per year, usually in the evenings.
Pat Byler, ptakacs@hotmail.com, 912-492-5971
Catholic Youth Ministry is an opportunity for our Parish High School Youth to connect on a social and fraternal level. We will focus our religious discussion on apologetics and practical application in everyday life. Our form is small-group based with four to six teens and one adult mentor. This group meets in the Youth Building on Wednesday evenings. This group also has many social and service activities. Kathy Zdunich, StAnneCYM@gmail.com, 912-737-0120
Coffee & Conversation (C&C) is an opportunity for adults to learn about the Catholic faith. It is also a great forum to invite a friend who might be interested in learning about what Catholics believe — but may not be ready for an RCIA commitment. In this next year, C&C will focus on understanding fundamental Catholic beliefs in ways that support Catholics defending and proclaiming those beliefs in the community in which we live. It will approach topics through questions like “Do Catholics worship Mary?”, “If God can hear me, then why do I need confession?”, and “Who founded the Catholic Church?” All are welcome, and Perc coffee will be provided by the Way Station Coffee Co. Coffee and Conversation meets on Sunday between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Mass in Holy Family Hall. Brent Stubbs, brentstubbs@gmail.com
Beginning on Good Friday, each year, you are invited to participate in the Most Holy Divine Mercy Chaplet in St. Anne’s Chapel at 3 p.m. in the afternoon. This Holy Novena ends nine days later, on the Saturday in the Octave of Easter. Then, on Divine Mercy Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter, you are invited to join in the Divine Mercy Benediction/Holy Hours. The Holy Hours begin just after the 11 a.m. mid-morning Mass until the Benediction at 3 p.m. in the afternoon. Through the intercession of Sts. Faustina and Pope John Paul II, we have a marvelous opportunity to receive tremendous Graces from Heaven, when we participate in this glorious Novena, especially when we do it as a Catholic parish! Again, when you pray together as a group, then you receive the benefits, the Holy Graces, from each group member’s devotion. Yay! Come join us! Eugene McKee, euiemckee@yahoo.com, 912-308-8827
This is a wonderful time to spend with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament; just one hour in quiet prayer and contemplation, the fruits of which are widespread. The rewards are terrific for all those who take part in the wonderful ministry; both for themselves, their families, their Church and their parish at large. At least two signed-up volunteers must be present for each hour that The Most Blessed Eucharist is being exposed on the altar so that The Blessed Sacrament is never in danger of being left alone. All are welcome to drop in at any time during the day for as long as you would like to stay; however, it is very important to the survival of this ministry that people volunteer to be scheduled for a specific time slot on Adoration Day. Adoration Day is on Wednesday, immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass, and ends with benediction at 7:30 p.m. Rosemary Brown, rosemaryjbrown@gmail.com, 912-677-0401
Men’s spiritual action group sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 10866
What does it mean to be a Christian man? How does a Catholic man love? Why is fatherhood, fully understood, so crucial for every man? During this period in time when our church, our personal faith, and our Judeo-Christian culture is under attack, Catholic men are called to stand in the breach. E=MC2 began with a book study and prayer meeting weekly to examine these questions and is developing into a group of men committed to growing spiritually, supporting each other fraternally, and serving the community of St. Anne Parish. The group met monthly during the summer and plans to meet twice a month to continue to grow in our faith, our vocations, in support of each other and in service to our parish. There are plans developing to host an annual men’s conference, continue further book studies, provide fellowship opportunities to strengthen community and take focused actions to stand in the breach in Christ’s battle lines. See bulletin for regular meeting times.
Chris Edscorn, acornacademy1@gmail.com 603-769-1402
There are sometimes young Catholics who “fall through the cracks” when it comes to Sacramental preparation. For various reasons, youthful individuals may not have received a Sacrament at a stage in life when others do. For this reason, St. Anne Parish offers additional Faith Formation to these individuals. Attendance to class is determined on a case-by-case basis. There are three groups of preparation classes: 1) Elementary Sacrament Prep, for students in grades 3-6 who are missing the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and/or First Communion 2) Intermediate Sacrament Prep, for students in grades 6-8 who are missing the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and/or First Communion and 3) High School Sacrament Prep, for students in grades 9-12 who are missing a combination of Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
Renee Singleton, ccd@stannerh.org, 912-737-0118
A best practice for any good practicing Catholics, as St. Louis de Montfort kindly recommends, is to participate in the Most Holy Rosary with others. St. Louis speaks of God’s Math. When you pray together as a group, then you receive the benefits, the Holy Graces, from each group member’s devotion. Yay! Our Lady of Fatima asks us to pray the Holy Rosary each day. You are invited to participate in the Most Holy Rosary in St. Anne’s Chapel each Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. and each Saturday evening in the new St. Anne’s Church at 5:00 p.m. just prior to the Holy Vigil Mass. In addition, we pray the Holy Rosary each Wednesday just after the 9 a.m. Daily Mass at the start of Adoration of The Most Blessed Sacrament. Come join us!
Eugene McKee, euiemckee@yahoo.com, 912-308-8827
Lenten Small Groups is a program sponsored by the Diocese of Savannah on a three-year cycle. During this time, participating parishes are asked to come together in small gatherings in people’s homes, in Holy Family Hall classrooms, the local coffee shop or library — anywhere that suits and responds to the season of Lent. Group leaders will facilitate the meetings with fellow parishioners in an effort to grow spiritual community through use of provided topics and discussion. If you are interested in sharing your Catholic Faith with fellow members of the St. Anne parish family and would like to help others on their spiritual journey during the Lenten season, please join us!
Cyndy Glasscock, cynlouwho1@aol.com