news & events
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The Book of Remembrance
Will be in the back of the Church. You are invited to enter the names of your loved ones whom you would like to be remembered on All Souls Day and throughout the month of November. |
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Volunteers Needed For Decoration
We need Volunteers to help decorate the Parish Hall for the Christmas Bazaar on Tuesday, November 28th at 9:30 a.m. Questions? Call Nancy Herney 925-209-7805 Gloria Beckett 925-933-6173. |
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Fall/Winter Coffee Chat Speaker Series
Our guest speakers for the 2023 series of talks come from various religious orders in the church who wish to share with us their particular spirituality of their respective communities. It is the desire that these talks aid you in your own spiritual journey. Come join us for this spiritual adventure and fellowship.
A goodwill donation of $5.00 per person is suggested or a Safeway gift card is always welcome. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. |
Calling All Bakers!
Please help make our Christmas Bazaar BAKE SALE a Success! We Need Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Muffins and a Variety of Breads (Zucchini, Pumpkin, Banana Nut, Cranberry, and many more) Baked Donations: Please bring them to the Parish Center
Thanks for your Time and Efforts to make this the most successful Bake Sale Ever! |
Holiday Gift Bazaar & Raffle
Saturday December 2 & Sunday December 3 The St. Anne's Society will sponsor a holiday gift bazaar on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Sunday Dec 3rd from 10 a.m. until the final auction raffle at 2.00 p.m. There will plenty of gift items, just in time to do your holiday shopping, including jewelry, holiday decorations, linens, toys and games, all at bargain prices! In addition, a silent auction will be held with gift baskets, and valuable prizes such as game tickets, gift certificates, and special treasures. Donated articles are appreciated to support this bazaar. Some desired items are handmade gifts, such as knit hats and scarves, as well as creche or nativity sets, artwork, and jewelry, new, vintage or valuable. Any treasures for holiday gifts are much appreciated. You may drop off donations at the Parish Center on Weds, Nov 29th between 12 noon and 2 p.m., or Thursday, Nov 30, and Friday, Dec 1st between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information for drop off or pick up, please call Gale Lydecker, 925-937-7748. Jewelry items need to be evaluated and priced, so please call Gale in advance for this. Doors open on Saturday, Dec. 2nd at 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. On Sunday, Dec 3rd, the hours are from 10 a.m. until the final auction and raffle at 2 p.m. Come early to secure the best goods and choices. |
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Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 17th @ 3:00 PM Join St. Anne’s musicians in Church for some Christmas music, followed by treats in the Parish Center. |
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Faith Formation Bible Study
St. Anne’s Faith Formation Bible Study begins September 27th at 10:30 am in the Parish Hall. Fall Registrations are open. Cost is $30 per person. Call the parish office to register. The bible study will consist of two parts.
Call the Parish office to reserve your spot. |
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Holy Hour
Once a month on the 1st Thursday after 8:15am mass, we will observe a holy hour, led by either Fr. Leonard or Fr. George. On those days, Eucharistic adoration will not take place. Holy hour begins November 10th, which is the 2nd Thursday, due to All Souls Novena in November. Let us spend an hour together in adoration. |
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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. |