news & events
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Fall Retreat
Friday, October 7th from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Topic for retreat is “Eucharistic Revival”. This retreat is open to St. Anne’s Parishioners and Friends. Rev. George DaRoza will be the retreat facilitator. Registration is open. Cost is $30 per person. If you bring a friend its $50. Deadline for registration is September 26th. |
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Blessing of The Animals
Sunday, October 9 at 1:00 PM Come join the community of St. Anne's for the annual St. Francis Blessing of the Animals! Please make sure that all animals are on leashes or in cages. |
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Pizza & Bingo
The ever-popular PIZZA-BINGO will be held Monday, October 17, in the Parish Hall. All parishioners and guests are welcome. $18 per person. |
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Fall Clean Up Day
Thursday, October 27th at 9:00 AM The fall church clean-up day is on Thursday, October 27th at 9 AM. No adoration on that day. Help keep our church beautiful! This is a great time to come out in fellowship with others to 'shine up' the church and make it a more welcoming place for all. All are welcome! Bring your family and friends. There is a job for everyone. Bring your own work gloves, or any other cleaning supplies you think might help. Refreshments will be provided. Thank you for your support in helping to keep our church a beautiful place for all to worship! |
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Grocery Gift Cards Still Needed
Please continue purchasing grocery store gift cards for the St. Vincent De Paul food bank at St. Mary’s in Walnut Creek. Gift cards can be dropped in the mailbox near the parish office window. Because of your generosity and love of our brothers and sisters in need we have exceeded more than $1200 in gift cards. Non - gift card donations can be placed in the bin outside St. Anne’s Church, near the courtyard entrance. Items needed are listed in the side of the bin and pamphlets are available in the church entrance. Thank you for your generosity. |
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Food Pantry Donations Needed
The following non-perishable items are needed at St Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry on a regular basis and are usually in short supply and not provided through the Food Bank:
Canned foods are provided through the Food Bank Donations can be placed in the bin outside St. Anne’s Church, near the courtyard entrance. Gift cards can be dropped in the mailbox near the parish office window.
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We Need Your Help!
God has uniquely equipped every person in this Church with specific skills and gifts. As one family in Christ, we are tasked with utilizing these gifts within our church. Using your God-given skills as a volunteer is a fantastic way to serve the church. Volunteering has a spiritual benefit as well. By volunteering, an individual will often want to dive deeper into the life of the church. At the same time, they serve not only as a helping hand, but also as a witness of the Gospel message within the community. Volunteers are immediately needed for:
If you are interested in other ministries, you are always welcome to join. We encourage you to give prayerful thought and consider joining the ministries that are within your interest. |