"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us..." (John 1:14). Jesus Christ became a human being at a specific time and in a concrete place. And yet His actions-above all His Death and Resurrection for the forgiveness of sins-have affected the whole human race for all time. What one person does locally can make a profound difference for others. As disciples of Jesus Christ, who possess His Holy Spirit, we seek to live out our faith in concrete ways. We believe that God can use our prayers, words, and actions to continue the work of Jesus, and so make a difference for others-indeed, for the world. Listed below are the many ways we try to live out our faith here in this parish. You are invited to learn more about these ministries which, thanks to the Holy Spirit, are flourishing at St. Anne. You are welcome to offer your gifts and talents to Lord in this holy work.

Becoming Catholic, Religious Education

. What's Happening in the Parish?

Parish calendar
This weeks bulletin
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. Mission statement

. History of St. Anne parish

. Liturgical ministries
"There are different gifts, but the same Spirit; there are different ministries but the same Lord; there are different works but the same God...To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." (1 Corinthians. 12:4-7)

We invite you to participate as a liturgical minister in the following areas:
(if you have any questions, please contact Richard Davis, Director of Liturgy & Music, at the parish office, 276-669-8200, ext. 24)

"Unity in prayer and in the active participation in the celebration of the divine mysteries
in the Church's liturgy contributes in an especially effective way to the wealth of Christian life of both the individual and the community." (Pope John XXIII)

. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for liturgy
Extraordinary Ministers assist at Mass in the distribution of the Precious Body and Blood. Training is provided in the fall of the year.

To serve in this ministry, you must be a practicing Catholic, age 16 or older, who has been Confirmed, and must presently be in Full Communion with the Catholic Church.
We strongly encourage returning Extraordinary Ministers to attend training every year.

. Lector (Proclaimer of the Word)
Lectors proclaim the Scripture during parish liturgies. Current and prospective Lectors receive training in how to publicly proclaim the Word of God. This training is held in the fall.

Teens who are at least age 16+ and have been Confirmed or are participating in their 2nd year of Confirmation preparation may also serve as Lectors at Mass.

. Altar Server
Altar Servers assist the priest at Mass. Children and Teens (Grade 4 & above) who are practicing Catholics (attending Mass on a regular basis) and who have received their First Holy Communion, may train as Servers. ALL Servers, new and returning, are to attend one of the training sessions.

. Acolyte
Adults and Teens (Grade 8+) may serve as an Acolyte. Acolytes assist the priest at major liturgies and funerals with the incensation. Acolytes must be practicing Catholics who have received their First Holy Communion.

. Mass Coordinator
Mass Coordinators are of vital importance to our liturgical celebrations. They assume responsibility for setting up for the liturgies (getting the vessels in place, etc.), as well as being sure that the other liturgical ministers (EM's, Lectors, Servers, etc.) have arrived. Mass Coordinators work closely with the Pastor and the Director of Liturgy & Music. Mass Coordinators need to be familiar with the guidelines and procedures for the other liturgical ministries. Training is provided for those who are willing to volunteer in this capacity.

. Altar Server Coordinator
Adults are needed who are willing to assist our young servers before liturgy.

. Ushers
Ushers serve as greeters before Mass, hand out worship aids, assist people find seats when the church is crowded, take up the collection, guide communion lines, and hand out bulletins at the end of Mass.

. Choir (Adult/Teen & Children) & Musicians
Music is an integral and essential part of the worship life of our community!
Adult Choir is open to adults and teens in Grade 9-12. The Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. (Except in the summer when the choir takes a well-deserved "break"!)

. A Children's Choir (Gr. 3-8) sings for Christmas & Easter.

. Gift Bearers and Cross Bearer for Liturgy
The Mass Coordinator finds people before each liturgy for these tasks. If you might be interested in bringing up the gifts at the Offertory, or be our Cross Bearer, please let us know!!

. Environment/Worship Committee
Volunteers are needed to help prepare the church space for the different liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter and for special feasts (Pentecost, etc.). Mailings are sent to committee members notifying them of the date/time for "decorating". If you would be willing to help in this capacity, your help would be appreciated!

. Altar Cleaners/Plant Care
Volunteers are assigned to do "light" housekeeping in the church and chapels (dusting, cleaning glass doors, replace vigil candles, straighten hymnals in pews, water plants, etc.)

. Youth and Young Adult

Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM)
Senior High Youth and Young Adult
Junior High Youth and Young Adult
Confirmation
Protecting God's Children (VIRTUS program)

. Justice and Peace
"What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness and walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)

Our church mission statement expresses it as follows:
One of the great challenges for Christians is as old as our faith, how do we connect our Sunday worship with our everyday life? How do we carry the values of our faith into family life, our vocations, and our interactions in the public area? How do we love our neighbor, pursue peace and seek justice in everyday choices and commitments?

Catholics are called by God to protect human life, to promote human dignity, to defend the poor and to seek the common good. This social mission of the Church belongs to all of us. It is an essential part of what it is to be a believer. Catholicism does not call us to abandon the world, but to help shape it. This
does not mean leaving worldly tasks and responsibilities, but
transforming them. Catholics are everywhere in this society.

Working for justice in everyday life is not easy. There are complex and sometimes difficult challenges encountered by women and men as they try to live their faith in the world. We applaud the efforts of all Catholics to live the Gospel by pursuing justice and peace in their everyday choices and
commitments.

Our Justice and Peace committee works to educate our parish concerning our Catholic teaching on topics relevant to Justice and peace. And assist our community in developing outreach to those in need. Please Call Lee Armstrong to join more fully in this effort.

Love for others, and in the first place love for the poor, in whom the Church sees Christ himself, is made concrete in the promotion of justice.
Pope John Paul II, Centesimus Annus, 1991

. Hispanic Ministry

. The Ministry of the Catechist: Teaching Religious Education

. Parish Pastoral Council

. Capital Campaign

. Parish Life Committee

. Administration Committee

. Knights of Columbus

. Friendship Club

. St Anne's Cemetery Committee

Purchasing a Mausoleum

. Bristol Faith in Action (BFIA)
. Haiti outreach
. Bingo

. Stewardship

Sunday's collection
Capital Campaign

. Parish Nurse Activities

Health Screenings
Protecting God's Children (VIRTUS program)
Natural Family Planning
Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound
Haiti Outreach