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St. Anne CATHOLIC CHURCH
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Mission
St. Anne Parish, a Catholic
community of faith, is joyfully
committed to living the Gospel
through worship and prayer,
education, service, and stewardship.
Mass Times
Sat.: 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sun.: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Fri..: 7:30 a.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m.
Reconciliation
Mon.-Thurs.: 4:45-5:15 p.m.;
Sat.: 4-5 p.m.; and by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Fri.: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross & Benediction
Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
Clergy
Rev. Jeremiah McCarthy, Pastor
Rev. Jacob Almeter, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Martin Eke, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Rev. Mr. Robert Herrmann
Deacon Rev. Dr. Eddie Ensley
Deacon Rev. Mr. John Quillen
St. Anne Outreach
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m.-Noon
706-568-1592
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
706-561-8232
www.BeAViking.com
Parish Office Hours
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nursery
For kids ages 6 months to 4 years;
available at every Mass
Contact Us
2000 Kay Circle
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: 706-561-8678
Fax: 706-565-4845
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stannecsg.com
Mass Meditation
New Here?
Welcome to St. Anne Catholic Church! We’re happy you’re here! We are a warm,
vibrant, Roman Catholic Church located in Columbus, Georgia. As part of
the Diocese of Savannah, we presently have over 2,000 families representing a
rich diversity of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Learn more online about our parish, including how to register, information about
educational programs for adults and children, sacraments, as well as
opportunities to get involved: www.stannecsg.com/newcomers.
Lent is a time when God wants to purify us. It’s a time when He tells us, just as He
told Moses and the Israelites, that He wants us to have no false gods before Him
(Exodus 20:3). To that end, Lent is a perfect time for us to come to the Lord and ask
Him to burn away our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Lent is also the
perfect time for us to invite the fire of the Holy Spirit into our hearts so that we—
everyday people—can be a source of blessing to the people we meet.
Let’s make it a point this Lent to ask Jesus to send His fire to purify our hearts and
empower our lives. Let’s ask Him to set us on fire for Him and His Church!
“Come, Holy Spirit, and enkindle in me the fire of Your love!”
Source: The Word Among Us Feb. 28, 2016 Mass Meditation
CRS Rice Bowl
Join our parish community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the
United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your
family’s rice bowl in the Commons Area of St. Anne Catholic Church after all Masses
this weekend, and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app at
www.crsricebowl.org.
Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives!
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Lenten Fish Fries
The Knights of Columbus will sponsor Lenten Fish Fries
after 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Fri., Feb. 26,
March 4, 11 & 18 at 6 p.m. The dinners, to be held in
Visitation Hall, include fried tilapia or catfish and shrimp;
homemade hush puppies; French fries; a vegetable;
coleslaw; and iced tea or lemonade. Meals cost $7 for
adults and kids 12 and under eat for $4 each.
Soup & Sandwich Suppers
There will be a simple meal of soup & sandwiches at
6 p.m. in Visitation Hall following 5:30 p.m. Masses on
Wed., March 2, 9 & 16. Presentations on the Corporal and
Spiritual Works of Mercy will follow each supper. St. Anne
Church’s Pastoral Assistant and Director of Faith Formation
Brian Guillot will lead the Mar. 2 presentation, which will
focus on “Counseling the Doubtful and Comforting the
Afflicted.” Find Soup & Sandwich menus and future
presentation topics online at www.stannecsg.com/Lent.
Cursillo News
Upcoming Retreat
Women, you’re invited to learn more about Cursillo during a
three-day retreat designed to give you the tools, mentality,
strength and support to live your life in a Christ-like manner
at home, work and play during a Mar. 3-6 retreat at the
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat Center in Ft. Mitchell, AL.
Ultreya
The next Ultreya for the Columbus, Ft. Benning and Phenix
City Cursillo Community will be Sun., Mar. 13, in the school
auditorium of St. Joseph’s Church in Holy Trinity, AL at
2 p.m. All Cursillistas and anyone interested in learning
more about Cursillo are urged to attend.
For more details about the retreat or Ultreya, email
[email protected] .
Prime Timers’ Lunch
The Prime Timers, a deanery-wide social group for Catholics
over 60, will meet for lunch on Mon., Mar. 14 at 12:30 p.m.
at Smokey Bones, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. in Columbus Park
Crossing. Call Ursula Cave at 706-561-6314 or Pat Jasinski
at 706-322-0228 to reserve a seat.
Lenten Deanery Penance Service
Priests from throughout the Columbus deanery will be
present to hear confessions during a Lenten Penance
Service at St. Anne Church on Mon., Mar. 14 at 7 p.m.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Do you or someone you know have emotional, spiritual or
psychological pain due to a past abortion? Rachel’s
Vineyard Ministry offers help, hope and healing through
their confidential, post-abortion retreats. The next retreat is
April 15-17 near Augusta, GA. For information, email
Stephanie May at [email protected] .
Have News?
Please email items to be considered for publication in the
Mar. 13 bulletin to [email protected] by Noon on
Mar. 4.
Mark Your Calendar
Spotlight on Stewardship Feb. 28, 2016 Stewardship Reflection ”He said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have
come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found
none.’” (Luke 13:7)
Are you like the barren fig tree? How will you respond
when God asks you what you have done with all the
gifts He has given you? Remember, not only are we
called to be generous, we are called to develop and
nurture our gifts and return with increase.
Council of Catholic Women
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is an
organization who, through its members, nurtures the
Church and the community through the sharing of
spiritual and material gifts. Meeting on the 3rd
Tuesday of the month from 5:45 to 8 p.m. in
Visitation Hall (from September to May), this group is
open to all Catholic women who are registered
parishioners and who are willing to work and support
the organization’s goal to provide support for the
three commissions within our council: Spirituality,
Leadership, and Service. Learn more about the
Columbus deanery CCW by visiting
www.columbus-deanery-councilofcatholicwomen.net.
St. Anne Community Outreach
St. Anne Community Outreach’s Item of the Month in
March is socks. The center’s greatest needs at this
time of the year are blankets, linens, men’s pants,
and Easter clothing. Donations are accepted at
St. Anne Community Outreach Monday-Thursday from
8:30 a.m. to Noon, or before and after Masses on the
third Sunday of the month.
Stewardship of Treasure
Feb. 21, 2016 Offertory $21,064
Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2016
Just a reminder! If you haven’t made your pledge to
the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, please consider doing it
this week. As good stewards, each of us has a
responsibility to share our great gifts that come from
God. Please be generous in your sharing. Donation
envelopes can be found on the table in our parish’s
Commons Area, or you can go online to make your
contribution: www.diosav.org/BAA.
For Your Health
Did you know St. Anne Church
has several exercise
ministries?
Tai Chi classes are offered
Mondays from 1 to 1:45 p.m.;
Strong for Life: Strength
Exercise for Older Adults meets Mondays and Wednesdays
from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.; and ZUMBA! Gold classes are offered
Wednesdays from 1 until 1:45 p.m. All ministries meet in
Visitation Hall.
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Education
Next Middle & High School Youth Group Meetings
Our parish’s Middle and High School Youth Groups will
meet at the movies on Sun., Feb. 28. Middle schoolers
should email Tonya Seguin ([email protected] ) and
high school students should email Mary Denise Espiritu
([email protected] ) for more information.
Religious Education News
Congratulations to the students from St. Anne-Pacelli
Catholic School and St. Anne Church parishioners who will
celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation on Sat.,
Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Church.
This year, First Communion will be Sat., May 7 at 10 a.m.;
and Confirmation is scheduled for Thurs., May 12 at 6 p.m.
Have Faith In Your Child’s Future!
St. Anne-Pacelli is now accepting applications for the 2016-
2017 school year. Learn more at www.BeAViking.com.
Viking 500: Race to Replace
Viking supporters, start your engines! It's
time to race to replace the high school
floors at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic
School! The goal of the Viking 500: Race
to Replace campaign is to raise $25,000
to complete this project. Each $50
contribution will help purchase one
package of tile and pay for the costs associated with its
installation. Alumni are encouraged to challenge other
classes in the Viking 500: Race to Replace! Those who
donate $50 or more toward this campaign will be
recognized by name on a plaque to be permanently
mounted in the newly-tiled hallways. Learn more about the
campaign and donate online: www.BeAViking.com/alumni.
Sunday, February 28
After 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Masses
9-10:30 a.m.
9-10 a.m.
9:15-10:15 a.m.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
VH
HMO
YR
HMO
CH
Coffee & Donuts
Blood Pressures
Confirmation Parent Mtg (HS Aud)
Adult Education Class
Blood Pressures
Confirmation Parent Mtg
MS Youth Group - Movie Off-sight
HS Youth Group - Movie Off-sight
Monday, February 29
1-1:45 p.m.
1:45-2:30 p.m.
2-3:15 p.m.
VH
VH
MR
Tai Chi
Strength Exercise Class
Lectionary Bible Study
Tuesday, March 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
CH
MR
Centering Prayer Group
CCW Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 2
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
1-1:45 p.m.
1:45-2:30 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
6:30-8 p.m.
7-8:30 p.m.
7:30-9 p.m.
MR
VH
VH
SCR
VH
MR
VH
SCR
Joyful Rosary Makers
Zumba Gold
Strength Exercise Class
12:30 Mass Choir Practice
Lenten Soup & Sandwiches
Adult Bible Study (Luke’s Gospel)
RCIA
Adult Choir Practice
Thursday, March 3
10:30-11:45 a.m.
6-8 p.m.
MR/YR
MR
Mother’s Pray & Play
JustFaith
Friday, March 4
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
5:30-6 p.m.
6-7:30 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
CP
CP
MR
VH
Adoration of the Blessed Sac.
Stations of the Cross/Benediction
Charismatic Prayer Group
Lenten Fish Fry
Saturday, March 5
4:15-5:15 p.m.
5-7 p.m.
7-10 p.m.
7-9 p.m.
SCR
HMO
YR
MR
Saturday Evening Choir Practice
Blood Pressures
Family Prayer Mission
Couples for Christ
Sunday, March 6
After 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Masses
9-10:30 a.m.
9:15-10:15 a.m.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
VH
HMO
YR
HMO
Coffee & Donuts
Blood Pressures
Adult Education Class
Blood Pressures
CH-Church
CP-Chapel
HMO-Health Min. Off.
MR-Meeting Rm.
RC-Rectory
SCR-St. Cecilia Rm.
SJR-St. Joseph Rm.
VH-Visitation Hall
YR-Youth Rm.
If your ministry plans to meet on our church campus,
please be sure there is space available.
Email room requests to [email protected] .
The Week Ahead
Mass Intentions
Sun., Feb. 28: Parishioners of St. Anne Church (liv & dec’d)
Mon., Feb. 29: 7:30 a.m. - Stan Swinehart
5:30 p.m. - Diane Derzis (spec. int.)
Tues., Mar. 1: 7:30 a.m. - Louis Pena
5:30 p.m. - Bruce Hellkamp
Wed., Mar. 2: 7:30 a.m. - Paul Hackett
5:30 p.m. - Rita Hellkamp (spec. int.)
Thurs., Mar. 3: 7:30 a.m. - Robert A. Clements
5:30 p.m. - Whitney Brazzel (spec. int.)
Fri., Mar. 4: Beverly Krier
Sat., Mar. 5: 10 a.m. - Knights of Columbus (liv & dec’d)
5:30 p.m. - Dorothy Howlet
Daily Readings
Easter Flower Envelopes
Each year we decorate the church with beautiful flowers for
Easter. If you would like to make a donation to our Easter
Flower Fund in memory of a loved one, envelopes are
available on the table in the Commons Area. Please PRINT
clearly and return your envelope to the parish office no later
than Thurs., Mar. 17.
Visit our parish website—www.stannecsg.com—and click on
Daily Readings in the Quick Links section.
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