news & events
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Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am to 7:30 pm Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm The Bazaar this year will feature an ever-popular Bake Sale, Jewelry Shop, Christmas Gift Items, and our fabulous Silent Auction. This year’s auction will include some new and exciting items. We are looking for new or gently used items of value such as linens, treasures, jewelry, gift baskets, hand-made goods, household items, toys & games for children (and grown-ups too!). Any treasure for holiday gift giving is most appreciated. All Santa’s helpers please look indoors, outdoors, in-your-drawers, closets, and garage to find articles for do-nation to this worthy cause. Each item that you donate should be delivered to the Parish Center during the following times: Tuesday, December 3, between 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 4, between 10:00 am & 2:00 pm Thursday, December 5, between 10:00 am & 2:00 pm Friday, December 6, between 10:00 & 2:00 pm Busy bakers get out that flour sifter and please provide us with a baked item or two of your choice. Bake shop goodies are always a sell-out and in demand! All yummies can be dropped at the Parish Center as follows: Friday, Dec. 6, 10:00 to 2:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10:00 am Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 am to 11am If you have something to donate for the Silent Auction, please provide us with the item and approximate value as soon as possible. Call Barbara Schurhoff at 925-451-2488 or Gale Lydecker at 925-937-7748 as posters must be made for each silent auction and a brochure must be prepared in advance. If you have jewelry and watches that are still ticking (running), please call Maria Molloy at 925-818-9857 to arrange donation and “wind things up”. We would like to receive these donations as soon as possible so they can be properly priced. Volunteers are needed for the following:
To volunteer for the hall decorating, please call Nancy Herney at 925-209-7805 or Gloria Beckett at 925-933-6173. To volunteer for the other time slots, call Gale at 925-937-7748 or Kathy Chan at 415-001-9615. Your help and support for any of the above is deeply appreciated. |
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Will You Serve At Mass?
We are short Eucharistic Ministers and Servers (Acolytes) for all masses. Please send an email to [email protected] for training and/or getting on the schedule. |
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Whose Mass Is It?
A Seven Part Monthly Lecture Series Resumes February 12 @ 1:00 pm St. Anne's Parish Hall As a priest I have encountered many Catholics and non-Catholics alike asking the same questions about why it was necessary to change the Mass. To some these changes were good and necessary and to many others the changes were disturbing and for some challenging. In many ways the changes were necessary to encourage people to fully participate in the celebration of the "Sacrifice" of the mass. My use of Fr. Paul Turner's book, "Whose Mass Is it?" is to assist me in explaining clearly to you what the desires of the Second Vatican Council's reasons were for these monumental changes to the liturgy. Please come join me for a seven-part monthly lecture based upon the Fr. Turner's book. When is the next lecture? February 12 @ 1:00 pm Where? St. Anne's Parish Hall, 1600 Rossmoor Pkwy. Walnut Creek, CA Please call Rachelle at 925-932-2324 to reservations. A good will donation is requested. Food and soft drinks will be available. - Fr. Leonard |
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Bring Communion To The Homebound
Would you like to bring communion to the homebound? New and returning Eucharistic Ministers are invited to join a training session in the church on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 am inside St. Anne's Church. |
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St. Anne’s Society News
We are looking for parishioners who may be interested in serving on the Society board next year. It is a small group of church members that does much good for our parish and other charities. Time spent is minimal ++ For more info please email Lupe Roberts at [email protected]. |
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Text & Email Scam
Parishioners had been receiving text messages supposedly from Fr. Leonard, asking for multiple Apple Gift cards, or something similar. Fr. Leonard would not send text messages or email requesting for gift cards or money. This is a scam. Please delete those messages. See Fr. Leonard if there are any concerns. |
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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. |