Saint Ann Catholic Church
Weekly Bulletin Highlights

Sunday, August 17, 2008

THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

From The Office

of Christian Formation

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS:  please have your friends or family members call the CF Office if they are interested in learning more about our Catholic faith.

BAPTISM PREPARATION: The next parish celebration of Baptism will be October 25 & 26 at all liturgies. Please call the CF Office to register for the parent preparation classes on October 7 (7:45 pm in the Church) and October 14 (7:30 pm in the library of the school building) and to schedule Baptisms.  Parents, please note – you must be registered in the parish three months prior to your child’s baptism and participating in the sacramental life of the church regularly.

CF PARENTS:  Registration forms were mailed July 2 and the return DEADLINE DATE WAS AUGUST 12, 2008.  There is a $10.00 late fee per family after August 12.

NEW ENROLLMENTS:  If you have a child age 4 (by Sept. 30, 2008) through 12^th grade and were not registered in St. Ann’s program last year, call the Christian Formation Office at 526-1860. No late fee for new families.

CATECHISTS NEEDED:

Elementary Christian Formation Catechists (Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 PM) – 2^nd grade.

Aides are needed for: 4^th and 5^th grade Sunday morning (9:45-11:00 am); Pre-K, Kindergarten, 2^nd on Wednesday evening (6:30-7:30 pm); and 6^th thru 10^th grade Sunday evening (7:00-8:30 pm). 

ADULT FAITH FORMATION: “Heart-Burn … from wilderness to wisdom” will meet on Thursday, August 21 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in Condon Hall.  Topic: “Jesus Teacher-Storyteller”.  All adults are welcome to participate in this “faith refresher” study group. To fulfill your longing to learn more about your Catholic Faith this is the place to be on the third Thursday of each month. Nursery provided.

VIRTUS/Background Checks: VIRTUS Sessions in the area: Sun. August 17 at 1:00 pm at St. Martin of Tours, Fort Lee; Mon. Aug. 18 at 6:00 pm at St. Gertrude School in Richmond; Wed. Aug. 25 at 6:30 pm at Church of the Epiphany in Chesterfield; Mon. Sept. 8 at 6:00 pm at All Saints School in Richmond; Sat. Sept. 13 at 9:00 am at St. Michael’s in Glen Allen. Please register in advance – there is a link to “VIRTUS Registration” on the St. Ann website. Please call Judy in the CF Office if you need help registering. All volunteers who work with children or youth (Youth Ministry, Catechists, Aides, Office Managers, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Nursery, Vacation Bible School) must attend a VIRTUS session and must complete background checks.

 This Week At Saint Ann Church 

FROM FR. LOU -   I’ve received several phone calls asking out of curiosity, about notes that I have sent out in the last few weeks.  Well, I love the community of Saint Ann and consider each and every one of you part of my family.  Each morning, I begin my day with prayer and pray specifically for different individuals/families in this parish.  I hope that I will eventually touch everyone in the parish.                    

FR. LOU -  Is on vacation.  He will be back in the office on August 20^th.

The  "PASS IT ON  Clothing & Toy EVENT" will be held on Saturday September 6th from  8am-noon for parishioners and those in the community most in need.  If you have any questions or if you can volunteer during set-up on Friday 9/5 or during the event on 9/6, please contact us.  Thank you for your support!

Please Keep in Prayer

Daniel Belmonte, Anthony DiBenedetto, Lamese Essey, Mary Hartsell, Cindy Hogman, Bob Ellis, Hazel & Joe Kadzis, Truman Morris, Fredda Pelter, Marion Savoca, Maria Turano

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 Readings This Week

Justice & Peace

KEY THEMES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING  -

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person

2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation

3. Rights and Responsibilities

4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

6. Solidarity

7. Care for God’s Creation

FORMING CONSCIENCES - There are still copies available in the Commons after all masses.  One per family please.  If the current supply is exhausted, let us know your need and we will order more.  Contact the parish office, a staff person, or Jim Kaeser or Jack Hughes of the Justice and Peace Ministry.

Eucharist This Week 

Coordinator of Youth Ministry—Growing suburban parish of 1,100 households near Richmond, Virginia seeks dynamic and Spirit-filled individual to develop a comprehensive Youth Ministry which will empower all youth of the parish in their relationship with Jesus.  Successful candidate will be detail oriented and gifted with a strong work ethic and the ability to recruit and motivate volunteers. The candidate must be skilled in interacting with both youth and adults.  In this full-time position one must work in collaboration with DRE and Pastor.  At least five years experience as an adult lay-leader working with parish youths.  Knowledge of “Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.” Bachelor’s

degree in religious studies or related field required. Certification or willingness to obtain within two years preferred.  Competitive salary and benefits.  Starting date negotiable.  Resume with cover letter and three references may be mailed to: Joseph Hilbert, Chairman, Selection Committee, St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or email to www.prielou @verizon net. Please respond by August 31.

Please keep in your prayers the following people who are serving in Afghanistan or Iraq:

Christopher Bahr, Anthony Barber, Jeff Boch, Nicholas Castrinos, Aaron Christy, Pat Cihak, Jim Crowley, William Dasch, Dennis Fitzpatrick, Eric Jones, David Kelly, Susan Keophila, Steven Nalepka, Oscar Perdomo, David Quinn, Jonathan Quinn, John Ruffner, Sam Russell, & John Paul Scimone

If you have a family member who is currently serving in Afghanistan or Iraq, please call the parish office (526-2548) to have him/her added to prayers.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INVITE YOU - All are invited to a presentation called The Wisdom of Ingle to be given by James Ingle, in Condon Hall on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30pm.  It will cover five generations of the Ingle Family with parables and short stories.

A spiritual support group for healing from abortion - monthly by Epiphany’s Post Abortion Healing Ministry.  This confidential group is for women & men who want to heal from their experiences of abortion and lingering consequences.  The sessions on third Wednesdays include encouraging guidance, prayer, meditation, and personal reflection.  Call Kay Marie Geiger at 804-330-3137 for more details and the Richmond location on August 20, 7-9 PM.

Summer’s Last Splash Dance - the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bishop Ireton Knights of Columbus Council #6189 invite regional parishioners to a Summer’s Last Splash Dance, from 7 - 10 pm, Sat., September 27^th.  Held at Bishop Ireton Ctr, 3300 Old Courthouse Rd ; band is ‘Splash’; fare is beer, wine, softdrinks and heavy appetizers; dress is summer casual.  Tickets are $12.00/person in advance; $15.00 at the door.  Call Eva Weck at 804-768-9405 for details or tickets.