Responsorial Psalm: 25 #744 R: To you, O Lord, to you, O Lord, I lift up, I lift up my soul.
2nd Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44
Presentation of the Gifts: #43 People, Look East
Sanctus: #842
Communion: #68 Maranatha
Sending: #39 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
WELCOME TO ST. ANNE'S! Dear friends, neighbors and guests, blessings to you and yours!
Welcome to St. Anne's parish community. As Pastor of this wonderful and vibrant parish, I wish to extend a warm, encouraging and welcoming invitation to all who wish to worship with us and for us to share our community and Catholic faith with you.
St. Annes Parish is located in the city of Walnut Creek, near the entrance to the Rossmoor Retirement community, in the Diocese of Oakland, California. We are proud of our long history in this community and hope you will become a member to share in all that makes us what we are today.
It is in this setting and by sharing time with this community, I believe, you will experience Christian fellowship, faith, spirituality, and a sense of belonging. Here you may well taste and see that the Lord is Good. Here, I hope, you will find a sacred space in which to pray, to worship in community, and to find comfort knowing we share Christ’s Word and Body each day.
So we welcome you and your family and friends to worship. Come join us as we pray, meet great people, and serve God and His community together. Welcome and God’s blessing.
Your brother in Christ,
Fr. Leonard Marrujo Pastor of St. Anne’s Parish
DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, December 2nd 1st Tuesday of every month after 8:15 am Mass Anointing of the Sick
St. Anne’s Annual Christmas Bazaar Set-up: Wednesday, Dec 3rd—Friday, Dec 6 Bazaar: Saturday, Dec 6th & Sunday, Dec 7th Breakdown: Monday, Dec 8th
Thursday, December 4th 1st Thursday of every month at 9:00 am Holy Hour with Benediction
Monday, December 8th HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Our Blessed Virgin Mary @ 9:00 am
Tuesdays, December 9th & 23rd 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month 10:00 am - Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, December 10th ***Last Bible Study of 2025*** ***Resumes 1/14/2026*** Bible Study 10:30 am—11:30 am @ Parish Hall
Friday, December 12th *NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
LATEST HOMILIES FROM FR. LEONARD
WELCOME MIRIAM! Welcome to the newest member of St. Anne's Staff---Miriam Devlin. Miriam has an MBA (master's in business administration) from St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. and over 40 years of experience in finance and accounting for both large and small corporations. We are very blessed to have someone of Miriam's experience here at St. Anne's. She enjoys her weekends spending time with her grandchildren. If you happen to visit the rectory offices, please feel free to welcome her to the parish!
MASS TIMES & RECONCILIATION Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:30 am Saturday 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Weekend Masses Saturday (Vigil) Mass: 5:00 pm Sunday Morning Mass: 9:00 am & 11:00 AM
PRAY FOR THE SICK Andrea Puccini - Jeanette Egan - Sheila Wilkins - Robert Fiore -Risha Armstrong - Joann Holbrook - Shawn Ilardi - Karen Goldman - Cathy Bridges - Christina Dwyer - Annette Burns - Michelle Sinchak - William Egan
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED Josephine Cardaci - Raymond Gorski - Edward Emil Rinne - Irene Gorski - Elizabeth Jane Wydner - Donna Tucker - Bunk Sicotte - Ida Castillo - Francis Carion - Dick McLean - Barbara Schurhoff - Jim Stevens
WELCOME TO THE PARISH! Eric and LeeAnne Kaniut | Howard and Nancy Hutto | Barbara Korfhage | Daniel and Marlene Orsot | Fred and Angela Lloyd | Pat and Ann Cain | Kathleen Kamian | Colette Couch | Robert Vetro
SUPPORT YOUR PARISH We appreciate your financial support to help us continue our ministry. You can give online easily through the Diocese of Oakland website. Please make sure to select "St. Anne, Walnut Creek". Thank you for your stewardship!