Friday, November 15, 2013

Upcoming Events

November 25th  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 7th 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. 

Monday, November 11, 2013

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!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

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 22nd 7-9am Second Baptist Church
o   Speakers Amy Julia Becker (Blogger of Faith, Family and Disability), Corey Widmer from Third Presbyterian, Craig Sherhouse from 2Nd Baptist, and speakers from HOPE church
·         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 12th 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 29th 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 8th.  Location TBD.  Interested contact Alicia.
·         Upcoming Events:  Update by Betsy
o   Shyndigz Cake CafĂ© – Thursday November 7 7:30pm – RSVP nList
o   Family Christmas Social Saturday Dec 7th 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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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Mission Statement



St. Anne Ministry
St Mary’s Catholic Church

St. AnnePatron 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!!