Weekly Bulletin                           week of July 13, 2008

Baptism 

Parents wanting a child baptized must attend a preparation class and should be registered members of the Parish. Contact the Church office for details.

Children's Liturgy 

Children's Liturgy takes place during the 9:30 a.m. Mass each week during the school year. We truly enjoy teaching your children and appreciate their participation.

“Let the children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”      Matthew 19:14

Finance 

If you are planning on remembering St. Ann Parish in your will, the following wording should be used: To Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, and the successors in office, for the exclusive  use of St. Ann Parish.

Food Pantry
Thank you to all who are remembering to bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry when you come to Mass. Pick up a brown grocery bag at the church entrance and use it to  remind you of your Food Pantry offertory each week.

Gymnatorium and Fine Arts Center 

The Gymnatorium and Fine Arts Center is available for parties, wedding receptions, meetings, sporting events, etc. If you have any questions or would like to check on availability, please call the Facilities Coordinator, Carl Scheffler, 762-7175.

Memorial Opportunities

Memorial opportunities are still available throughout areas within the parish. If you would like to offer a memorial in remembrance of a loved one, please contact The Development Director, Brenda Burnette at (561) 659-7026.

New Parishioners

Welcome to the family of St. Ann Parish. Please fill out an information sheet and drop it off after mass or at the Parish Office to receive an invitation to our monthly "New Parishioners' Sunday Brunch" at the priests' house.

Parking Garage

For your convenience the parking garage is located under the Gymnatorium and Fine Arts Center across from the school entrance.

Religious Education Volunteers Needed

Anyone interested in volunteering for any aspect of our religious education program, please contact Sr. Pat in the Parish Office, 832-2757.

Re-Membering Church 

According to a Gallup statistic, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest denominational church in the United States with a membership of more than 70 million. But a little known fast is that the second largest denomination is a group of more than 25 million who are non-practicing or alienated Catholics. If you know someone who has been away from  the church and who may be ready to come back, please contact Marsha or Michael Burkhardt at 967-8999 or call the church office for details about Re-Membering Meetings. Four sessions are held each year-- one after Easter, one after Christmas, one in early summer and one in the fall.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA is a process for adults seeking to become Catholic. Sr. Pat and a team will meet with inquirers on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM. Becoming Catholic does not depend on how much you know,  but the desire to deepen your relationship with Christ within the Catholic Church. For further details contact the Parish Office at 832-3757.

St. Ann School 

 A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, St. Ann offers a challenging high school preparatory program that includes an award winning Fine Arts Department. Students are required to take a musical instrument of their choice, and our band and strings program perform in state-wide competitions. The physical education program, including intramural and extracurricular sports, takes place in our new Gymnatorium. Students also participate in special subjects including Technology, Media and Spanish. Call now for a personal tour and interview with Dr. Patrice Scheffler, Principal, at 561 832-3676.

Substance Abuse Ministry

Substance abuse problem? Help is available. Pick up a brochure in the back of Church  or call our Substance Abuse Ministry at 561 832-3757. All calls are confidential.

Thinking of Becoming Catholic?

Please contact Sister Pat at 659-7026 to find out details of our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.). 

"I was hungry and you gave me to eat"

Shortly after the opening of the Community Services Office in August 2001 we drafted a mission statement                         that was meant to give a focus to our ministries. It said:

Items that are always needed at St. Ann Place are shaving cream, underwear -medium                                                          or large; socks; sample sizes of personal items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap,                                                             shampoo, razors and deodorant. Men's jeans - sizes 30, 32, 34 and men's T-shirts.

Thank you to each of you who respond so often when we ask for things we need for                                                             the poor!

Thanks!  Sister Carleen