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Important Announcement
21 Mar '09
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
If you have been trying to communicate by email to the St. Anne's
office, please be aware that there have been some technical
problems with the office email over the past several days. Please re-send important messages to make sure that they can receive proper attention!
Thank you for your understanding!
Current Events & Bulletin Highlights
07 Nov '09
Events during the week of November 8th, 2009:
(Bulletin dates are in parentheses)
-- Anointing of the Sick - Sun Nov 8th after the 10AM Mass
-- NaPro Natural Family Planning Presentation - Thu Nov 12 @ 7:30PM
- The Respect Life Committee presents Dr. Paul Carpentier MD
-- Please check the bulletin, the listing of meetings at the
bottom of the website home page, as well as the on-line calendar to keep
up-to-date with the activities going on in the various Parish groups and committees. Thank you!
Please follow this link for the current & recent
bulletins:
-- Parish Support report - details available
-- Grand Annual Collection - has begun - thank you for your great support!
-- Religious Education News - see below & in the bulletin for latest news
-- Baptism Catechesis for Jan 10th Baptisms - Wed Dec 2 @ 7PM
-- Children's Liturgy of the Word - Leaders and Monitors are needed
-- LIFT Catholic Worship for a New Generation - Tue Nov 10th
-- Hurricane Outreach Mission Katrina Team - Sun Nov 15...
- after the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses
- join us for coffee and donuts during Hospitality Sunday
-- St. Catherine's "FaithWorks Employment Support Network"
- Thu Nov 10, 7-9 p.m. in Westford
- See bulletin for details!
-- Memorial Service for all Deceased Priests - two services in our Region
- Tue Nov 17 @ St. John the Evangelist, Chelmsford
- Thu Nov 19 @ St. Michael Church, N. Andover
-- Littleton Police Dept. Toy Drive - Nov 1 through Dec 7
- to help Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
-- Project Rachel Post-abortion healing retreat - Sat Nov 21, 9am to 5pm
-- Littleton Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Sun Nov 22 at 7pm
-- Archdiocese of Boston Flu Season Directives - Please see bulletin
-- New Stewardship Column - offering thanks!
-- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - see list of needed items in bulletin
-- Saint Anne's Adult Choir - rehearsals Weds. evenings
-- Saint Anne's Children's Choir - rehearsals Sunday after the 10:00 Mass
- Please see bulletin for details on preceding items
In recent bulletins... (bulletin month/date in parenthesis)
-- World Wide Marriage Encounter - see bulletin or their website (11/01)
- The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in New England are Nov 6-8, Dec 4-6 and Jan 8-10.
-- Home Schooling Families - new office "Spiritual Director/Liaison for Home Schooling Families (11/01)
-- Thank you from HGRM - (11/01) -
for the generous donation from the St. Anne Golf Tournament
-- Thank you from the 50th Anniversary team (11/01) -
- St. Anne Parish Groundbreaking
-- Protecting God's Children - CAP Training - required for Parish volunteers (10/25)
- Please see bulletin for info on upcoming sessions in the area
-- St. Anne IT Support Team - various computer skills needed (10/25)
- Please see bulletin for info
-- Thank you from Peter Galluzzo - to all who attended his retirement party (10/25)
-- The Pieta Ministry - A Spiritual Retreat for Parents Who Have Lost a Child (10/25)
- at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston, Nov 7 & 8, 2009
-- Appeal to Support Jamaica Mission Trip - by St. Anne parishioner Caitlin Scully (10/18)
-- 50th Anniversary Groundbreaking of St. Anne's Church
- Oct. 24th Mass & Celebration
-- Annulment Information - Merrimack Region Meeting, Thu Oct. 22nd (10/18)
-- Graph of Monthly giving for FY2010 - see back page of bulletin
-- Catholic Beliefs for Adults - free course to be held at St. Anne Parish (10/11)
- Begins Tuesday October 13th - see bulletin for additional info
-- Archdiocese of Boston Women's Cursillo - Thu Oct 22 - Sun Oct 25 (10/11)
-- Thank you from the Xaverian Brothers - for our recent donation (10/11)
-- Catholic Speaker Series - Extreme NORTH - begins Oct. 10th (09/27)
-- Pharmacy Discount Card - see info in the bulletin (10/04)
-- CORI Forms are due by Sep 30th - all volunteers please note! (09/13)
-- Hospice of Nashoba Nursing Service - lap blankets are needed! (09/20)
- Knitters and crocheters - please consider helping!
-- Sunshine Club Bingo - please see bulletin for info (09/06)
-- Retrouvaille marriage renewal - website or call 1-800-470-2230 (08/30)
-- UMASS Amherst students & Parents - Newman Catholic Center (08/30)
-- See note about collection for Xaverian Brothers Missions - collection to be taken Sep. 26/27 (08/30)
-- Note from the Parish Life and Leadership Office - regarding Fr. Clifton (08/30)
-- Does your Parish group need to use the Hall? - you must contact the Parish Office for availability and scheduling! (08/09)
-- Shaw's Rewards Card - benefits the Catholic Citizenship organization (08/16)
-- Katrina Team News - see bulletin, and their website (link in the left column)(08/16)
-- Visit the Archdiocese of Boston website
- Electronic Fund Transfer for Parish Support - a new, convenient program
- Parish bulletins & Pastor's Letters — available on-line
Religious Education Information
07 Nov '09
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-6
Regular Class Schedule this week (Nov 8th)
ATTENTION: Sacramental preparation for First Penance and First
Eucharist is a two year program. The first year is an introduction
to who God is and Jesus as brother and friend. The learning of basic
prayers, the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Prayer,
simple Morning Offering and Grace before meals are also introduced and
memorized. Parents must provide a letter that your child has attended
a First Year Program either in another Parish or Parochial School.
Otherwise the child will not be eligible for the second year program
and must start with the first year program.
Parochial School Students in Grade Two:
Children anticipating the reception of First Penance and First
Eucharist this year must register in the Parish Office and Attend
Parent Meetings and retreats and special classes in preparation for
the reception of the Sacraments at St. Anne Parish.
Please call the Parish Office at 978-486-4100 for information about the Religious Education Program. You may also email:
Jackie Butterfield - Grades Pre-K through 6
Mrs. Michelle Hatch - Grades 7 through 10
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades 7-10
Grades 7-10 Class Schedule
| Grades 7-8 |
Mon Nov 16th |
7:00 - 8:15 p.m |
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Mon Nov 30th |
7:00 - 8:15 p.m. |
| Grades 9-10 |
Sun Nov 15th |
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Sun Nov 29th |
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
For more information on Grades 7-10, please email Michelle Hatch or call 978-486-4100 ext. 17. For
info on grades Pre-K - 6, contact Jackie Butterfield at
Jackie Butterfield or 978-486-4100 ext. 20
Youth Group
24 Oct '09
Both the High School and Middle School Youth Groups meet before their respective Religious Education classes.
High School Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Middle School Monday at 6:00 p.m.
Youth Group leaders and adult helpers are needed. If you would like
to volunteer or would like more information, please contact Bob Panek
at 978-853-9338 or bob_panek@verizon.net. Meetings provide food, fun,
friends, and faith to our teens. Thank you!
New Archdiocese of Boston Website
28 Mar '09
Please visit the new website for the Archdiocese of Boston at
www.BostonCatholic.org. The new web site contains all the helpful
information on the previous website and a number of new features,
including a video welcome message from Cardinal Seán, streamlined
navigation, and many new videos and slideshows. Each office, service
and ministry has dedicated space on the site. In some cases,
BostonCatholic.org serves as the main site for an office; in other
cases, it provides basic information and link to a ministry's main
website. Please enjoy this wonderful new website as you learn more
about the Archdiocese and the wider Catholic Church.
Catholic Television Programming
04 Jul '09
Are the rainy days keeping you indoors with some extra time on your hands? Or just looking for something different to pass the time?
Did you know that there are two great Catholic Television viewing
choices available in the Littleton area?
The Archdiocese of Boston has the Boston Catholic Television
channel, 24 hours a day on Comcast Digital cable ch. 268, Verizon
FIOS ch. 296, or on the BCTV website with great programs for all!
The Eternal Word Television Network is available on
local cable channel 56 from midnight until 10:00 a.m., and M-F from
8-9 p.m. and 24/7 on Comcast Digital cable ch. 238 or Verizon FIOS
Ch. 285, DISH Network 261, DIRECTV 370, and on the EWTN
website. (Please note the the cable systems occasionally change
channels for these broadcasts, please consult the listings of your
cable provider!)
Both BCTV and EWTN provide Daily Mass broadcasts, as well as
many other informative, enriching and entertaining programs to help
develop knowledge of your faith.
Committee/Ministry Meetings - Nov 2009:
| Mon 16th |
7:00 p.m. |
Finance Council |
Parish House |
| Tue 17th |
7:00 p.m. |
Men's Group |
RCR |
| Thu 19th |
1:00 p.m. |
Sunshine Club |
Kaye Room |
| Thu 19th |
7:00 p.m. |
St. Vincent de Paul |
Kaye Room |
View full meeting chart
Website Updates
| Parish Home Page | 08 Nov 2009 |
| Current Events | 08 Nov 2009 |
| Calendar Page | 07 Nov 2009 |
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Website Visitors
| Sep |
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| Oct |
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Saint Anne Church
Address
75 King Street Littleton, MA 01460
Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri: Closed
Sat-Sun Closed
Phone and Fax
978.486.4100 (telephone)
978.952.6303 (FAX)
Internet Website
http://www.rc.net/boston/stanne
Masses
Sunday: 8:30am, 10:00am
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am
Saturday: 4:00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm (Summer schedule)
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon-Tue: 9:00am
Wed: 6:45am
Thu: No Daily Mass
Fri: 12:00pm
(See Current Events or Calendar pages for changes)
Mon-Thu: 9:00am
Holyday Masses
As Announced
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm or by appt.
Baptisms
First Sunday of the month at 12:30pm
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