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Current Events & Bulletin Highlights

- Website Update is underway - current bulletin is available


Events during the week of November 22nd, 2009:
(Bulletin dates are in parentheses)
Littleton Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
This is a Thanksgiving service of Littleton's combined religious congregations. This year's service will take place at the First Church Unitarian on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The Unitarian Church is located at 19 Foster Street (across from the Fire Dept.) in Littleton. Lay speakers from each of the churches will be sharing their thoughts and the combined choirs will be singing.
Please join your friends and neighbors, of whatever spiritual tradition, to celebrate and give thanks.
-- Father Clifton - will be here this week
      - Fr. Clifton will be here during Thanksgiving week to offer Masses
      - There will be a coffee reception after the weekend Masses on Nov. 28 & 29
      - Contributions to Loaves & Fishes will be collected in honor of Fr. Clifton
-- Thanksgiving Day Mass - Thu Nov 26 @ 8:30 a.m.
-- Annual Thanksgiving Outreach - contribution envelopes are available in the church

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 —

-- NaPro Natural Family Planning - In His Image Family Medicine
      - The Respect Life Committee presented Dr. Paul Carpentier MD
      - See his website (linked above) for additional information
-- St. Anne's Prayer Chain - See the Ministry Contact Info on the right

Parishioners are encouraged to call the Saint Anne Prayer Chain any time they have a need that reflects a serious concern affecting themselves, their families, relatives and friends. All petitions are treated confidentially and with respect. Serious needs that the Prayer Chain members pray for include grave illness, surgery, job loss, family difficulties, injury due to an accident, and death. To have your special needs prayed for by St. Anne's Prayer Chain, call the Parish Office at 978-486-4100, or use the email link at the right.

Please follow this link for the current & recent bulletins:

-- THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED -
-- Parish Support report - details available
-- Grand Annual Collection - thank you for your great support!
-- Second Collection 11/22 - for Retired Sisters
      - See their website for more information
-- Baptism Catechesis for Jan 10th Baptisms - Wed Dec 2 @ 7PM
-- Religious Education News - see below & in the bulletin for latest news
      - See below for information on the Annual Christmas Pageant
-- "God of this City Tour" - LIFT Ministries, Nov 30th - Dec 4th
      - See website for additional info
-- Littleton Police Dept. Toy Drive - Nov 1 through Dec 7
      - to help Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
-- Finance Council & Property Report - see report in bulletin
-- Hurricane Relief Outreach - Commitment form & fee due by Dec 15th
-- Katrina Hurricane Outreach T-Shirt Design - see bulletin for info
-- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - see list of needed items in bulletin
-- "Angels of Charity Stars" - tags available 11/28 for Christmas Outreach program
-- Boot and Shoe Fund - send donations to the Parish Office
-- Knights of Columbus Christmas Card sales - watch for them in the coming weeks
-- Thank you from Caitlin Scully - for mission trip donations
-- 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)

-- Memorial Gifts - Two new cruet sets were donated to St. Anne Parish (11/15)
-- Children's Liturgy of the Word - Leaders and Monitors are needed (11/08)
-- Second Collection 11/15 - annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development
      - see their website
-- New Stewardship Column - offering thanks! (11/08)
-- Archdiocese of Boston Flu Season Directives - Please see bulletin (11/08)
-- Project Rachel Post-abortion healing retreat - Sat Nov 21, 9am to 5pm (11/08)
-- St. Catherine's "FaithWorks Employment Support Network" (11/08)
      - Thu Nov 10, 7-9 p.m. in Westford
      - See bulletin for details!
-- LIFT Catholic Worship for a New Generation - Tue Nov 10th (11/08)
-- World Wide Marriage Encounter - see bulletin or their website (11/01)
      - The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in New England are 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)
-- World Mission Sunday Collection - Oct. 17-18, 2009 + see website (10/11)
-- Graph of Monthly giving for FY2010 - see back page of bulletin (10/11)
-- Catholic Beliefs for Adults - free course to be held at St. Anne Parish (10/11)
      - Begins Tuesday October 13th - see bulletin for additional info
-- Catholic Speaker Series - Extreme NORTH - begins Oct. 10th (09/27)
-- Pharmacy Discount Card - see info in the bulletin (10/04)
-- 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)
-- Visit the Archdiocese of Boston website
- Electronic Fund Transfer for Parish Support - a new, convenient program
- Parish bulletins & Pastor's Letters — available on-line

Men's Group and Sodality News
Ladies Sodality — Holiday Bazaar, Sat. Dec 5th!
St. Anne Men's Group - next meeting Tue Dec 15th
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Religious Education Information


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-6
NO Classes This Week (Nov 22nd)
Classes will resume Mon Nov 30th, 2009

Fourth Annual Christmas Pageant - Calling all actors, actresses, readers & carolers for St. Anne's 4th Annual Christmas Pageant! All children in Grades K-6 are welcome to join. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd at 4:15 p.m. in the Church.

This year's pageant will take place during the homily at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 20th. For more information, call Jackie Butterfield at 978-486-4100 ext. 20.


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
Grade Date Time
Grades 7-8 Mon Nov 30th 7:00 - 8:15 p.m
  Mon Dec 14th 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Grades 9-10 Sun Nov 29th 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
  Sun Dec 13th 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
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
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
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 - Dec 2009:
Date Time Meeting Location
Tue 1st 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Comm. Kaye Room
Tue 15th 1:00 p.m. Men's Group Church Hall
Thu 17th 1:00 p.m. Sunshine Club Kaye Room
Thu 17th 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Kaye Room
View full meeting chart

Website Updates
Page Name Post Date
Parish Home Page 21 Nov 2009
Current Events 21 Nov 2009
Calendar Page 21 Nov 2009
  Website Visitors
Month # Visitors
Sep 450   cal = 149 cur = 58
Oct 341   cal = 137 cur = 34
Nov Hit Count
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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: 8:00am, 10:00am
Saturday: 4:00pm
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)


Holyday Masses
As Announced


Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm or by appt.


Baptisms
First Sunday of the month at 12:30pm



Staff Contact Information
Father Clifton Thuma Pastor


Father Richard Casey
Temporary Administrator

email Father Casey


Brian Laws Deacon
email Deacon Brian


Bob Couchon Music Director
email Bob


Debra Rhodes Parish Manager
email Debra


Lee DeLuca Office Assistant
email Lee


John Boroski Office Volunteer
email John


Jackie Butterfield Rel. Ed. Gr K-6
email Jackie


Michelle Hatch Rel. Ed. Gr 7-10
email Michelle


Rich Regan Groundskeeper/Custodian
email Rich




Ministry Contact Information
St. Vincent dePaul Society Office
email Parish Office
or call the office
at 978.486.4100


Prayer Chain Office
email Parish Office
or call the office
at 978.486.4100


MS Youth Program Bob Panek
email Bob


HS Youth Program Bob Panek
email Bob


Extraordinary Ministers Parish Office
email the Parish Office


RCIA Program Paddie Hunt
email Paddie


Childrens Choir Bob Couchon
email Bob


Teen Choir Peter Marek
email Peter


Adult Choir Bob Couchon
email Bob


Parish Council Paddie Hunt, Vice-Chair
email Paddie


Liturgy Committee Father Clifton
email Father Clifton


Baptismal Committee Jackie Butterfield
email Jackie


Respect Life Dotty Chase
email Dotty


Sodality Parish Office
email Parish Office


Volunteer Webslave Ken Haduch
email Ken