St. Anne Parish, Littleton, MA

Current Events & Bulletin Highlights 31 Aug '10

Events during the week of August 29, 2010:
(Bulletin dates are in parentheses)

-- Register for Rel. Ed. before Sep 1st - avoid the late fee!

-- St. Anne Parish Planning Study - The bulletin insert from 08/15/2010 and the link for full study is below
      - Planning Study Bulletin Insert Pg 1
      - Planning Study Bulletin Insert Pg 2
      - Planning Study document
-- Stewardship Survey Form - see below for Ministry descriptions
      - Ministry descriptions (PDF format)

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!

— New on the website —

-- Sodality meeting information - see Current Events page
-- Men's group meeting schedule posted - see Current Events page
-- Golf Tournament Sponsor Letter and Brochure - see below

-- Now available - new on-line giving site for St. Anne Parish
      - "My Own Giving" donation site for St. Anne Parish
      - Additional info here on our website

-- NEW "My Own Church" website - online site for parishioner info
      - My Own Church website
      - See bulletin for a description of this new service

-- New page for Religious Ed. K-10 - Jackie will provide regular updates
      - Religious Ed. K-10 webpage
-- Direct link to the on-line calendar - see navigation bar on the left

-- Religious Education Registration - at the Parish Office

Saint Anne Parish
Religious Education Registration
Grades Pre-K through 10

If you have not registered your child/ren for the 2010-11 school year, please stop by the Parish Office to register during business hours. Early registration helps us better plan for teachers, supplies and class schedules. (Note: Register now to avoid the $25.00 late registration fee.)
Fees for the 2010-11 year are as follows:
1 Child = $85 / 2 Children = $160.00 / 3+ Children = $225
Additional Fees: Retreat Fee (Grades 2 and 10) = $25.00
Late Registration (after September 1st) = $25.00

For Grades Pre-K through 10, please contact Jackie Butterfield at stannes.jbutterfield@verizon.net or 978-486-4100 ext. 20

Please follow this link for the current & recent bulletins:

-- Parish Support report - details available
-- Religious Education Registration - sign up now to avoid late fee!
-- Baptism Catechesis schedule in the bulletin -
      - Next class is Wed. Sep 8th. Please call the office.
-- Low Gluten Altar Breads available - see bulletin for info
-- Religious Education News - see below & in the bulletin for latest news
      - New webpage for Rel. Ed K-10
      - "Faith Formation" Calendars are available now!
      - Please note the need for Hall Monitors for Sun & Tue classes
-- Employment Opportunity at St. Anne's - part-time cook, 8 hrs/week
-- Save the Date - St. Anne Parish 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance
      - Sat. Nov 20, 2010, see bulletin for early info.
      - committee meeting on Sep 12 at 7:00 pm in the Kaye Room.
-- St. Anne's Annual "Flea Market" - Sat. Sep 11th, 7am-12pm
      - Please see bulletin for information
-- ARISE Together in Christ - Season 5 begins soon, see bulletin
      - sign up weekend Sept 18/19
-- St. Anne's Teens attend Summer Retreats - see article in bulletin
-- Youth Ministry Planning Meeting - Thu. Sep 9th, 7:30-8:30PM
-- Respect Life Ministry - attend / support the Chelmsford "Walk for Life"
      - Sunday September 19 at 12:30 p.m.
      - Pregnancy Care Center website
-- St. Anne's Respect Life Ministry - Stands Out on Littleton Common
      - Sept 1, 16, 30 from 7:30AM to 9:30AM
      - see bulletin for info & please join in
-- Project Rachel retreats - see bulletin
-- Master of Arts in Ministry - classes begin Sep 7, see bulletin
      - Or visit Saint John Seminary website
-- Littleton Cub Scouts "Egg Drop Challenge" - Sat. Sept 11
-- "Eyes of Faith" Adult Ed. Film Series - at St. John the Evangelist Parish
      - Wed. mornings in September, see bulletin for list of films & info
-- St. Anne Parish Golf Tournament - see bulletin
      - beneficiary will be St. Anne Conference St. Vincent DePaul Society
      - Tournament scheduled for Fri Sept 17th, see bulletin for details
      - Raffle Tickets on sale - see bulletin
      - 2010 Golf Tournament Brochure
      - 2010 Golf Tournament Sponsor Letter
-- Even if you don't golf... - you can help!
      - consider sponsoring the event or donating raffle items
-- Thank you to the "Garden Party" helpers - another is scheduled
      - next 'party' Sep 18, 9am till Noon - see bulletin
-- Looking for your bulletin? - they are always available on the website!
      - this is a reminder: recent bulletins are available on-line
-- Does your Parish Group need to reserve the Hall or other facilities? -
      - Remember that you must contact the Parish Office
-- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - see bulletin for extensive information

- Please see bulletin for details on preceding & other items

In recent bulletins... (bulletin month/date in parenthesis)

-- Farewell to Deacon & Nancy Laws - Aug. 28 & 29
      - see 08/15 bulletin for further information
-- Workshop on Visiting the Sick - will be offered at St. Anne's (08/22)
      - begins October 13, continues for 6 weeks
      - pre-registration is required by Oct 6, please contact the Parish Office
-- Special thank you to Pat Jones - leading Baptismal Robe team for 35 yrs! (08/22)
-- Special word of thanks - to Summer program teachers (08/22)
-- Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend - Sep 17-19 & 24-26, Oct 22-24 (08/15)
      - WWME website
-- Men's ACTS Retreat - Sep 23-26
      - see 08/15 bulletin for extensive information
-- Loaves & Fishes Annual Backpack Drive - see Aug 8th bulletin for info
      - See our bulletin or Loaves & Fishes website
-- Fall Semester Gerontology Classes at UMass Boston - see Aug 8th bulletin
-- Thank you to Michelle Hatch - for 9 years of service to St. Anne Parish (08/01)
-- Saint Vincent DePaul Society - see information in the bulletin (07/04)
-- Massachusetts "Choose Life" License Plates - see bulletin (07/25)
-- "The Musical Notes" - volunteers who sing for Senior Citizens (06/27)
      - see bulletin for additional info
      - Musical Notes website
-- Report on the Middle School Cruise - and thanks to all who attended! (07/11)
-- LIFT Catholic Worship for a New Generation - Tue Jul 6th (06/27)
-- Cantors needed @ St. Anne's - see bulletin for details (06/13)
-- Engaged couples - see helpful info in bulletin (06/20)
-- Marriage Resources - see bulletin for info (06/20)
      - Archdiocesan website "Marriage Ministries"
      - Boston Engaged Encounter
      - Resources for Married couples
-- Thank you to Religious Education teachers & aides - see bulletin (06/13)
-- Thank you from Food for the Poor - see note in bulletin (06/13)
-- Attention Teens age 15-18 - Magdalen College Summer Programs (06/13)
      - See their website or our bulletin
-- Where Will You Find God Today? - read on... (05/09)
      - Bulletin contains more info about a new website
      - Other6.com
-- World Wide Marriage Encounter - see bulletin or their website
-- The Catholic Faith & Family Bible - available for sale in the Office (05/02)

-- For additional past bulletin items - please follow this link