Saturday, December 14, 2013

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!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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!

Friday, December 6, 2013

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.

Spiritual Events:
·         Bethlehem Walk – Salem Baptist Church Goochland – Dec 4th-8th
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 16th 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 6th. Location Colonies playground December 20th will be a Lloyd’s Family Farm.  Interested contact Alicia.
·         Shyndigz Cake CafĂ© – Lots of fun…  Do again in Feb??
·         Family Christmas Social Saturday Dec 7th 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 1st.  Benefits St Mary’s School

Next Meeting January 27, 2013 7:00 pm Bishop Sullivan Room
·         No Meeting in December.  Theme…..”junk” swap


SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT ST ANNE J

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.