Adult Servers

Open to adult men 18 and older who are confirmed and in good standing with the Church, adult acolytes assist the priest directly at each Mass. Acolytes also help distribute Holy Communion and assist with incense and holy water when used. They help to ensure the altar servers are supervised and directed during Mass. The person first needs to meet with the pastor in order to begin this ministry. 

Attire: Formal

Rev. Dawid Kwiatkowski, fatherdawid717@gmail.com

Altar Society

This ministry includes various duties throughout the liturgical year. Some examples are: linen care (laundry care specific for each cloth), candles (refilling processional, sanctuary and votive candles and cleaning fowlers and shells), metal polishing (processional cross, wax candle followers, candle stands etc.), Holy Water (stocking water to be blessed, filling and cleaning bowls and vessels), floral arrangements for the Sanctuary, plants (care specific for Christmas and Easter, other plants around the church, cleaning up plant debris), seasonal decorating (crews for unpacking and decorating and repacking after the season is over), sacristy (checking inventory, organizing and cleaning this area). As you can see, this ministry truly is a society! We would welcome your help with any-and-all areas. 

Elisabeth Stanley-Jones, elisabethstanleyjones@yahoo.com 

Homebound Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministry

This ministry is for Parishioners both men and women who are interested in visiting the Homebound for the purposes of praying and talking to those that cannot attend Mass. It is not necessary to be an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister to make visits; you can accompany the Extraordinary Ministers on their rounds and help. The Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to those in Nursing Homes, Hospitals, or in their own homes who are unable to attend Mass due to illness, accidents or other infirmities. Anyone participating in this ministry must be in good standing with the Catholic Church, and must be VIRTUS trained (which can be done if you are interested).

Rosemary Brown, rosemaryjbrown@gmail.com or 912-677-0401

Greeters

Youth and adults assist as greeters to create a warm and welcoming environment for all who attend Mass. Greeters help to pass out bulletins before Mass and assist ushers in making sure the church is in order after each Mass. 

Attire: Sunday Best/Formal 

Kyle Upshaw, kylelupshaw@gmail.com

Lectors

Open to men and women, lectors are capable of publicly proclaiming the Sacred Scripture at Holy Mass. Lectors must be regularly practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church (if married, the marriage must be blessed by the Catholic Church) and must be confirmed. 

Attire: Formal 

Lyn Seifert, lynseifert@gmail.com

Music Ministry

Singers are invited to audition for the St. Anne Choir. We sing at the 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass on Sundays, as well as all other Holy Days of Obligation throughout the year. We ask that all adult singers have some experience singing with a choir and have basic musical theory skills and knowledge. Practice for the adult choir is Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Attendance is a requirement to join. If your child is interested in the St Anne children’s choir, practice for that is Fridays from 4:00-5:00p.m. Children’s choir requirements are only to have a love for music and willingness to learn. We ask that all children be of reading age. Please email us so we can put you on our email group list where we share most of our information. To find out more and schedule your audition, please contact the Music Director:

Jody DeLiguori, (912) 228-0993 (text only),  Jody.deliguori@gmail.com 

Ushers

Men and women 18 and older take up the collection, assist in helping to find seats for those entering late or for large Masses, offer information, guidance, and supervision of the congregation, and are vigilant of any problems that might develop during Mass. Ushers also help to restore order to the pews and church following each Mass, such as up-righting kneelers, clearing any trash from the pews, and organizing hymnals. 

Attire: Formal/ Sunday Best 

Kyle Upshaw, kylelupshaw@gmail.com

Youth Altar Servers

Boys 3rd grade and older serve at God’s altar during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This ministry helps the servers enter more deeply into the mystery of the Holy Mass and assist with its celebration. One seeking to serve in this capacity should desire to grow more closely to Jesus in the Eucharist and be an example of faith among friends. Please encourage your children to become involved in this ministry if you see those qualities in them. 

Attire: Formal 

Adult Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation is designed to support adults who are seeking to grow closer to Christ and deepen their life within His church. Whether you are exploring the Catholic faith or looking to strengthen an already active faith, Adult Faith Formation is for you.

*Please note: Classes are currently suspended until Holy Family Hall re-opens (projected to be summer 2026). When classes resume, they will be held on Sundays. Light refreshments are served at 9:00 a.m., followed by class from 9:15–10:15 a.m.

Dr. Brent Stubbs, brentstubbs@gmail.com 

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) for 6th through 12th Grade

Our Catholic Youth Ministry is looking for adult volunteers who want to support, mentor, and journey with middle and high school (grades 6th-12th) students in their faith, whether behind the scenes or in the forefront. Youth Ministry meets Wednesdays from 6:00–8:30 PM for prayer, dinner, small groups, faith talks, and community, with middle and high school meeting separately for age-appropriate formation. We also meet the first Sunday of each month from 6:00–8:30 PM for a combined middle and high school night led by our junior and senior Youth Leadership Team, who are formed and mentored throughout the semester to grow as Catholic leaders and serve our younger teens. No experience is needed—just a heart for teens and a willingness to walk with them. 

Macrina West, stannecatholicyouthministry@gmail.com

Children’s Religious Faith Catechists (CCD Teachers) Pre-K through 8th Grade

We are always looking for parishioners who have the gift of teaching to hand on our Catholic faith to our young people. We offer CCD on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. Catechists, assistants, and substitutes are needed as volunteers. 

Kathy Zdunich, CCD@stannerh.org

Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Eucharistic Adoration is available 24/7, year-round in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.

Registered parishioners are welcome to spend time in Adoration whenever they wish. 

The Chapel can be accessed daily during regular parish office hours. Outside of those hours, a code is required for entry. The code is available by contacting the parish office or online through this link:- 

stannerh.org/chapel-code-request.

Rosemary Brown, rosemaryjbrown@gmail.com or 912-677-0401.

Evangelization Ministry

The St. Anne Evangelization Ministry fosters faith renewal and outreach, often sponsoring events like film screenings (e.g., 'Triumph of the Heart'), evangelization on the Savannah riverfront during Lent, spring trolley stops at the Martha Mary Chapel, and so much more. It supports the parish’s mission to deepen Catholic faith and proclaim the Gospel through community engagement and special educational events. 

Carol Brooks, cbcarolb111@gmail.com

Holy Rosary Leaders Ministry

Men and women are needed to lead the Holy Rosary before each Mass on Sundays. Volunteers should be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church (if married, the marriage must be blessed by the Catholic Church).

Lyn Seifert, lynseifert@gmail.com

M&M Bible Study

The M&M Bible Study (Meeting & Meditation) takes place on Thursday mornings from 9:30–11:00 a.m. in the Martha Mary Social Hall. This Bible-based study group selects faith-based books to study and discuss. Sessions usually last about six weeks, so there are several sessions during the year (publicized in the bulletin), usually meeting August through May. All are welcome to join! Cory Daniels, marydaniels72@gmail.com

Marian Movement of Priests

The Marian Movement of Priests started in 1972 by Servant of God Fr. Stefano Gobbi after a pilgrimage to Fatima. The movement aims to strengthen the church by encouraging clergy and laypersons to consecrate themselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary through prayer “cenacles” (small groups that pray together). We meet on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00PM in Martha Mary Social Hall to pray the Rosary and the cenacle prayers. All are welcome! Come weekly or as you are able. 

Gisele Gregorio, Gisele.gregorio@gmail.com 

Natural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning consists of scientifically based and morally acceptable methods to regulate pregnancies. The Catholic Church promotes NFP because it is the only method that respects the indivisible bond of love and life inscribed by God. Betsy DeBry is a certified teacher of the Sympto-Thermal Method. Classes are taught upon request. 

Betsy Debry, betsydebry@comcast.net 

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Sponsors

We need volunteers who will act as sponsors to those who are interested in the Catholic Faith and are willing to mentor them as they go through the process of initiation into the Church. Help evangelize a new generation of converts to the Catholic Faith. 

Contact stannerh.OCIA@gmail.com

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

This Rosary group and Bible study is open to all women in the parish. The group meets in the Martha Mary Social Hall at 10:00 a.m. to pray the Rosary and continues with a Bible study until 11:30 a.m. (usually a book in the New Testament, but other programs are used as well). Meetings are from September through May. It is a very casual group that likes to have fun and fellowship together, and little prep work is required. All are welcome to come for the Rosary, Bible study, or both! 

Betsy Debry, betsydebry@comcast.net 

CCW Religious Store

Could you spare 15 minutes after Mass?  Looking for a FUN and EASY way to help our Parish?  The CCW Religious Store NEEDS YOU!  Managed by the Council of Catholic Women, the store is open on the 2^nd and 4^th weekends of Each Month.  We typically need 2 to 3 volunteers after each Mass.  All proceeds from the store go the help our Parish, our Community – locally, nationally, and even internationally!    COME HELP US HELP OTHERS!

Grace Campbell, 210.844.6129 (text is best), cookwithgrace@hotmail.com 

Meal Train Ministry

Saint Anne's Meal Train Ministry supports parishioners and community members who are going through family emergencies, hospitalizations, welcoming new babies, and other such circumstances where a few meals might help ease their burdens. We also provide meals to the priest and other visiting clergy. To sign up to help or request assistance for a someone, please send an email.

Michelle Hilleary, mahilleary@gmail.com

 Prayer Chain

Pray. That’s what Prayer Chain members do. They pray for parishioners, priests, families, friends, each other, special intentions, the living, and the deceased. They pray at a time convenient to them and use prayers that they prefer. Meetings are not necessary for this ministry. To join the St. Anne Prayer Chain (or to send your prayer requests), please email one of the following contacts:

Terrie Campbell, tdelila@hotmail.com & Elizabeth Hinely, rhinley@darientel.net 

 Pro-Life Ministry

This ministry strives to promote the culture of life, from conception through natural death, in our parish community and the broader Richmond Hill and Savannah areas. We are always in need of volunteers to help this ministry reach out in love with the Church’s pro-life teachings.

Claire Wong, jmj0599new@protonmail.com  

St. Anne Charities (Catholic Social Services)

This committee plans out ways the parish can assist people in need locally and beyond.

We support the local soup kitchen at The Church on the Hill (Food for the Soul).  Once a

Month, we prepare and box meals for the hungry in our area. Working with Bryan County 

Family Connection, our parish makes Christmas brighter for families and seniors in 

Bryan County. This ministry also initiates parish support for Victims of Domestic Abuse, Migrant

Farm Workers, CRS Operation Rice Bowl, prayers for expectant parents (Little Prayer Apron)

and aid for those in a crisis-situation.

Pat Smith-Auth, pasamama2lena@hotmail.com 

Welcome and Fellowship Ministry

Join an inviting team that welcomes new parishioners, making them feel at home within our parish. We strive to bridge the intimidating gap of being a visitor and connect you with the beauty of this Catholic community. True hospitality is more than simply welcoming in new members; it is about being filled with the love of Jesus and extending that love to others in intentional ways. The heart of the parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Aligning with the vision of our pastor, we generate and execute ideas for events and activities creating fellowship, faith-sharing and community-building. Some of these events include parish potlucks, our annual RunToGrandma 5k, Welcome Fair, various liturgical activities, party receptions, and much more! We are always looking for members to help us make these events unforgettable.

Kori Jung, koriljung@gmail.com

Buildings and Grounds (Property, Lawn, and Landscape Maintenance)

We always need hardworking volunteers (men, women, and families) to help this exceptional group who maintain our extensive property on the church campus and the off-site rectory landscaping.  This includes mowing, trimming hedges, edging, weeding, planting, leaf blowing, and applying lawn care products along with many other activities. This group allows the parish to save tens of thousands of dollars every year by not contracting out the work. We are open to individual volunteers and/or families who want to work in small areas based on your time/availability. We divide much of the work into these smaller areas to prevent overwhelm and the timeline is flexible. There are also opportunities for larger jobs for anyone who can dedicate more time.

Allen Lancaster, allengptg23@gmail.com

Council of Catholic Women (CCW)

We invite women of all ages in the parish to be active members of the CCW. This women’s group meets the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. We spend 30 minutes informally gathered, and then begin the formal meeting at 6:30pm. This starts with the Holy Rosary followed by the business agenda. CCW has various committees, supports many of the social outreach ministries of the parish, and staffs the Religious Store in the Main Church. 

Alice Robben, President, garobben@comcast.net

Divine Mercy Academy

Divine Mercy Academy is a homeschool hybrid program formed to assist parents in the education of their children, from nursery age through 12^th grade. We offer students an opportunity to learn from teachers with unique gifts and talents given by our Divine Creator. They will engage in thoughtful discussions with their peers and build community in a place where their Catholic Faith will be supported, nurtured, and encouraged to grow. Classes are held on Fridays during the school year. The subjects vary, but generally include Religion, History, Mathematics, Sciences, English, Literature, Composition, and others. You can select which classes you would like to take. Please contact us for more information.

Michelle Hilleary and Cristin Arnold, dmacademyga@gmail.com

Grief Support

 Ana Parodi-Gonzalez, alparodi@hotmail.com

Homeschool Ministry

St. Anne Catholic Church is home to many families who homeschool their children, from preschoolers all the way through high school seniors. If you are one of these families, or if you are discerning homeschool options, we hope you will find a network of support and community here.

Katie Silva, silva.katiejo@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus (Saint Anne Council 10866)

The Knights of Columbus is Saint Anne men’s group. This national organization provides many benefits to its members and welcomes new members. Our council meets the third Monday of each month at 6:45 p.m. Please join anew or renew your membership. www.kofc.org 

Grand Knight, Jamey Hermanns, 10866gk@gakofc.org 

Marriage Ministry

All married parishioners are welcome to be a part of this fun and important ministry that is intended to support the married community at St. Anne. All ages of married couples come together to have fun date-nights (babysitting included), talks, and retreats to support and foster married life. Events are scheduled throughout the year; check the bulletin or narthex billboard for information on upcoming dates.

Betsy DeBry, betsydebry@comcast.net or familylife@stannerh.org

Medical Assistance Team

We are a ministry of parishioners who are physicians, nurses and EMT's that VOLUNTEER to be called upon if needed for any emergency that occurs during a Mass or parish gathering. All volunteers are educated in the use of AEDS, CPR, and First Aide. St. Anne currently has 2 AEDs and 3 Emergency medical equipment bags. Volunteers for this ministry are required to be VIRTUS trained. 

Terri Sheahan, tsheahan731@hotmail.com

Mothers Ministry

This ministry offers an opportunity for mothers with children of all ages to come together with their children for fellowship, support, and prayer on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am in various locations such as playgrounds, parks, our homes our parish, coffee shops. Contact below for more information and/or to be added to our GroupMe messages.

Sarah Lieberman, mothersministry@stannerh.org

Safety and Security Team

Corbin Dantes-Perry, corbin.dantesperry@yahoo.com

That Man Is You (TMIY)

A weekly men's group learning more about taking on authentic leadership roles in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision for men to capably transform themselves, their families and the greater society. We meet every Wednesday morning in the Fall and Spring in Margaret Mary Social Hall. Doors open at 6:15AM and following videos with passionate and learned speakers as well as discussion groups, we adjourn at 7:30AM.