Cards, Candy Canes & Carols

The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is to sing loud for all to hear!

A few moms and children from our ministry delivered cards, candy canes and carols to the residents at a facility near our church. The residents were happy to see the joy of Christmas from our children.  I know many of the kids enjoyed singing carols and spreading Christmas cheer!

A few of our "elves" spreading Christmas Cheer

Silly Face Photo!

I hope you and your families are enjoying all this beautiful season has to offer. Happy Holiday!

December Family Social

We had a good turnout at the Christmas Family Social! There were 15 families who attended, 67 adults and children.  The kids made cards, watched a holiday movie and had a blast.  Here are a few photos from our social..... 

Stay tuned for photos of our ministry delivering the Christmas cards!

November Meeting Recap

St Anne Meeting

Monday November 25, 2013

Opening Blessing  and Prayer Intentions –Tricia Blair, group chaplain to led us in prayer

Welcome  - Introduction of new individuals.  Welcome Jennifer, Suzanne, Elizabeth, Shannon and Andrea’s Mom J

Announcements: 

·         St Anne blog is up and running.  THANKS to Kirsten!!  It is also linked to the St Anne webpage of St Mary’s Parish.

§  http://stanneministry.blogspot.com

§  http://www.stmarysrichmond.org/St--Anne-Ministry

Spiritual Events:

·         Bethlehem Walk – Salem Baptist Church Goochland – Dec 4^th-8^th

o   Will try to get a group together to go.  Let Trish know if interested.

·         Book Club – Book that was chosen Sophie’s Heart by Lori Wick

o   Sign up on nList to participate.   

o   Meet at Trish’s Home      Thursday January 16^th at 7:30 pm

·         Rosary Group with our Children – Once a quarter gathering at the church to pray the rosary with our children.   Comment in nList if interested.  Date to be determined after finding who is interested.

Social Events:

·         PlayGroup:  Next one will be Friday December 6^th. Location Colonies playground December 20^th will be a Lloyd’s Family Farm.  Interested contact Alicia.

·         Shyndigz Cake Café – Lots of fun…  Do again in Feb??

·         Family Christmas Social Saturday Dec 7^th after 5:30 mass in the Lower Commons

o   $10 per family for the pizza, paper products….

o   Signup per nList to RSVP

o   Pizza, other food items……

Community Outreach:

·         Deliver Christmas cards prepared by our children to Marywood Apartments- 112 rooms

o   Section 8 housing serving low wealth older folks

o   Tuesday December 10, 3:30 pm.  Sign up on nList.

Church Affairs:

·         Human Concerns

o   Christmas Toy Drive

o   Giving Tree:  Thanks Kirsten for making the gift card boxes!!

Church Events:

·         Advent Breakfast - Sunday December 1^st.  Benefits St Mary’s School

Next Meeting January 27, 2013 7:00 pm Bishop Sullivan Room

·         No Meeting in December.  Theme…..”junk” swap

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Ornament Exchange!

Our November meeting was fun!  The air was full of Christmas music, aromatic warm cider and lots of laughter.  We enjoyed a white elephant ornament exchange which was a hoot!   I know that I will think of our ministry when I spot  my pretty ornament our tree.

Upcoming Events

November 25^th  at 7PM - St. Anne Meeting at Church

We will enjoy an ornament exchange, holiday music, festive treats and best of all in comfy pajama attire!!!  Don't forget to wear your pj's for our Christmas themed meeting.  Please bring one ornament for the exchange,  valued less than 10$.  It will be a fun meeting and sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. 

December 7^th at 6:30 – Family Christmas Social – Lower Commons

Enjoy 5pm mass and dinner with members of our St. Anne ministry.  We will order pizza for dinner.  Kids will have Christmas cards to decorate which will be sent to residents at St. Marys Woods.  

We hope to see you at our upcoming events.  Please RSVP is possible.  Thank you. 

Shindigs Social

Delicious dessert was on the menu for our November Social .  Not only was the dessert great, but it was rejuvenating to get out for a ladies night.  Great conversation and yummy peanut butter pie were a treat!  Coffee was the cherry on top of our sweet evening.   

Trish, Mindy, Kelly, Kirsten & Kristen

Divine Peanut Butter Pie!

October Meeting Agenda

St Anne Meeting

Monday October 28, 2013

Welcome  - Introduction of new individuals.

Opening Blessing  and Prayer Intentions –Tricia Blair, group chaplain to lead us in prayer

Announcements: 

·         Meals for  Courtney Tan’s Family– Take them a Meal

o   Max and Dylan

o   If you would like to sign up, you can access the meal schedule by visiting TakeThemAMeal.com and locating the schedule by recipient last name (Tan) and password (9085).

·         Need help developing a St Anne Blog to attach to our St Mary Parish Webpage to help provide information about our group to new &/or interested individuals

o   John Sweet suggested wordpress.com

Spiritual Events:

·         Book Club – Book that was chosen Sophie’s Heart by Lori Wick

o   Sign up on nList to participate.  Details to follow on when to meet.

·         Prayer Breakfast Tuckahoe YMCA –Friday November 22^nd 7-9am Second Baptist Church

o   Speakers Amy Julia Becker (Blogger of Faith, Family and Disability), Corey Widmer from Third Presbyterian, Craig Sherhouse from 2^Nd Baptist, and speakers from HOPE church

o   http://www.ymcarichmond.org/templates/content.aspx?id=19761&utm_source=Tuckahoe+YMCA+Prayer+Breakfast&utm_campaign=TK+Prayer+Breakfast&utm_medium=email

·         Rosary Group with our Children – Once a month gathering at the church to pray the rosary with our children and Mom’s.

o   Anyone interested in learning how to make a Rosary?  Melanie would love to teach us!

Community Outreach:

·         Caroling?  Marywood, Laurels of University

·         Jack and Abby Neonatal Foundation Event – Tuesday Nov 12^th 6 pm– Spirited Art

Church Affairs:

·         Human Concerns:  Kathy and Kelly to give updates

o   Heart to Heart Ministry -  Sara Sitkiewicz to discuss

§  Sold 101 pillow boxes

§  Deliver to 134 Marywood Elderly Apartments tomorrow Tuesday Oct 29^th 3:30-5pm.  Meet in front Lobby of Marywood.

o   Christmas Toy Drive……..

·         Outreach of our Ministry to new Mothers…….  

o   Formal Invitation to attend St Anne meeting to be given at Baptisms

o   St Anne Prayer cards

·         Marketplace Event for St Mary’s School – how did it go Kirsten

Social Events:

·         PlayGroup:  Update by Alicia

o   Next one will be Friday November 8^th.  Location TBD.  Interested contact Alicia.

·         Upcoming Events:  Update by Betsy

o   Shyndigz Cake Café – Thursday November 7 7:30pm – RSVP nList

o   Family Christmas Social Saturday Dec 7^th after 5:30 mass in the Lower Commons

§  Ideas for food…. Activities for kids……Invite Fr Mike and Church staff to attend?

Church Events:

·         Parish Picnic – Thank You!!!!  Great success. 

·         Bake Off- Thanks to all who had helped that day.  Everyone was very pleased.  Received Thank You cards from Fr Mike and Sharon Mugford to our group.

·         Advent Breakfast - Sunday December 1st

Couponing Tips:  Young and Frugal in Virginia workshop

Next Meeting November 25, 2013 7:00 pm Bishop Sullivan Room

·         Ornament Exchange or Favorite Things Exchange

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Mission Statement

St. Anne Ministry

St Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Anne † Patron Saint of Children and Families

Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mission Statement

The St. Anne Ministry provides an opportunity for mothers to join together in the spirit of Christian fellowship and share the experiences of motherhood and offer the support that is so necessary in this role.  By fostering friendships and establishing a support network, we provide members with the help and encouragement needed to sustain us as Mothers.

Join us the last Monday of every month

Bishop Sullivan Room

7:00 – 8:30 pm

We are at the early stages developing this wonderful Ministry.  The goal for St Anne Ministry is for members to enrich their Catholic faith through service to our parish and the community at large.  Whether through social outings or monthly meetings, our hope is to provide Mothers and their families with many opportunities for fellowship with others.

We would love to get to know you and your family!!