Women’s Guild Guild luncheon for February and March Birthdays will be on Thursday March 26 at the LA Sports Grill in Blue Jay at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Melanie Hopkins at 867-4699. All women of the parish are invited. St. Anne’s Spring Food Drive During the months of March and April, the St. Anne’s Parish Community will be gathering non-perishable food items to restock our Family Assistance Program food pantry. We use this food to supplement our monthly food distribution, feed families in the community who request assistance and provide food items to local schools for children who come to school hungry. Please bring items such as canned soups, meats, vegetables, and fruit, pasta, rice, granola bars, and cereal and place them on the table at the back of the church. Your support and generosity is appreciated! Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. ~ Proverbs 22:9 March Parish Council Meeting The next Parish Council meeting is March 26 at 6:00 p.m.. All members of the parish are welcome to attend! Pope thanks women as dozens gather in Vatican to share faith stories VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On International Women's Day, Pope Francis thanked women, "who in thousands of ways, witness to the Gospel and work in the church." The pope's comments March 8 preceded a five-hour celebration in the Vatican of the ways Christian women minister to their sisters who are poor, sick, excluded from education, victims of human trafficking and exploitation. The celebration, Voices of Faith, also included a session in which participants -- a theologian, a physician, a journalist and an ambassador -- expressed their hopes and dreams for fuller involvement of women in church decision-making. Chantal Gotz, executive director of the Fidel Gotz Foundation and chief organizer of the celebration, told Catholic News Service, "It's not about arguing doctrine or wanting something; it's highlighting the contributions women already are making. We are trying to change mindsets by showing what women really do in the church," she said. After reciting the Angelus prayer at noon with tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis offered special greetings to the world's women, particularly, "all those women who everyday seek to build a society that is more human and welcoming." International Women's Day, a popular celebration in Italy, is an occasion "to reaffirm the importance and necessity of women's presence," the pope said. St. Anne in the Mountains Catholic Church and Retreat Center P. O. Box 2400 30480 Fredalba Road Running Springs, CA 92382 Phone/Fax (909) 867-2832 Rev. Michal Osuch, C.R. Pastor - (909) 337-2333 Parish Registration: Please call parish office. If you move or change your address, please notify the Parish Office at 867-2832. Mass Schedule: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Confession at 3:30 before Mass. For all Sacraments, Sacramental preparation, and Religious Education, please call Our Lady of the Lake at (909) 337-2333. Church Website http://mountaincatholic.org/stannes/ Knights of Columbus Contact: Les Payne (661) 902-3280 Family Assistance Program Directors: Terri & Larry Mac Donald, 867-2893. Food Program, 3rd Thursday from 4:00 − 5:30 p.m. Visitors to the Sick CeCe & Ron Hartt 867-4963 4th Sunday of Lent March 15, 2015 Mission Statement It is the desire of St. Anne Christian Community always to be a reflection of the beauty which surrounds us. In the true spirit of the gospel, we will strive to dedicate ourselves to the service of others. May we never miss the opportunity to extend a kindness -- remembering always that what we do for another we do for Christ. May we never knowingly contribute to the suffering in the world -- but rather, always be a positive force in each life we touch. May we freely share our joys and sorrows with one another, thus strengthening the bonds of our friendships, and enriching our lives. May all our actions be aimed at bringing others closer to God. May the welcome we extend to visitors make them truly aware of our love for them − for there is no such thing as a stranger, but only a friend we haven't met as yet. Spiritually Speaking ... RAISED UP BY THE MESSIAH Last week, when Jesus referred to the destruction of the temple, the account from today’s first reading is what would have come to the minds of his listeners. But, as Jesus was speaking on a deeper level, so does today’s first reading. In the first paragraph we hear that Israel had, in effect, “fallen” already through its infidelity to the covenant. Lest we get too cozy, this account reminds us that God, though just, loving, and merciful, is capable of punishing sin when that sin is unrepentant. But we are also reminded that God, rich in mercy, anoints individuals to be vessels of salvation as well (in Hebrew, King Cyrus of Persia is called “messiah”). In the Gospel reading, we hear of another Messiah being “lifted up” for our salvation in one of the bestknown passages from the New Testament. As Lent concludes and we enter Holy Week, we need to keep our gaze steadfast upon the cross of Christ, the Son of God who came into the world to raise us who had fallen. Treasures from our Tradition With the dissipation of the catechumenate’s energy since almost everyone was born into the Church, Lent began to be seen more as a preparation to follow the Passion of Christ with devotion. In the city of Rome, creative spirits settled on “stational churches” as a way of keeping the energy flowing. Everyone would be directed to a certain “station” each day, and the name of that church provided a theme for the liturgy. So, for example, on certain Saturdays in Lent, everything centered on the church of St. Vitale. Now, this poor fellow had been thrown into a hole and covered in stones at his martyrdom, so the readings recalled Joseph thrown down the well by his brothers, and the wicked servants killing the son of the owner of the vineyard. Gradually, travelers to Rome noted the celebration and worked it into liturgical schedules back home. Eventually, calendars everywhere bore the curious footnote on a Lenten Saturday: “Station S. Vitale.” This served the priority of getting ready to hear the Passion fairly well, but was hardly satisfactory for Lent’s baptismal character. Now, at last, our liturgy is reorganized to serve the deepest level of our tradition exceedingly well. Lent, once again, is all about baptism. to God for the gift of the Lord Jesus, who came into this world not to condemn, but to save. Social Hour We’re looking for volunteers to host social hour after masses on 2nd or 4th Sunday of each month. Please let Deanna Martin or Vada Godwin know if you would like to host social hour on one of these days or would like to bring a dessert to share. Your help in making parishioners and guests feel welcome at St. Anne in the Mountains is always appreciated. If you have any questions or are interested in hosting social hour, please contact either Deanna (867-7768) or Vada (867-7533). Lenten Reminders - Soup Suppers Friday 6:00 p.m.Stations of the Cross, followed by dinner of soup or meatless dish, bread and salad. Parish Support March 7 Parish Collection Total God’s Word Today Such rich fare is offered to us this day from the table of God’s word. The first reading chronicles both the punishment and the great mercy shown by God to the people who “added infidelity to infidelity.” Saint Paul calls this God one “who is rich in mercy.” The greatest merciful act shown by our God is beautifully proclaimed in today’s Gospel: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” As the word of God is proclaimed today, let us be thankful $1295.00 Date April 25 May 2 March 14 March 21 March 28 April 5 April 11 April 18 $1295.00 Please Pray For: Kate Helfrich Alice Reilly Stella Witczak Ann Williams Roberta Schnoebelen Jamie Spencer Kathy Johnson Sue Vasby Loren Grannis Carol Camp Julieanne Legge Nathan Godwin Tina Winters Bob Riggio Justin Hodges Gloria DeMent Kathy Hefner Alek Brown Bev Dunivent Joan Lucas Frances Danita Bidoglio Costantino Frank Brown Bruce Wood Russ Womack Jane Black Cindy Hogan Ron Abel Steve Millsap Ben Huerta Jeff Frantz Nick Rivas Janeen Chery Barnes Johnson Helen Stephen Fontaine Perrone Fr. Bob Annette Lacee Erickson Hoffman Brandon Dan McDowell Eileen Michelle Johnson Gramann Marge Babel Pat Murphy Harry Pray Tammy Celine Liam Talovich Thivodeau Christofferfen CarolAnn Scott Sranke Preston Leslie Doyal Larry Jennings If you know of anyone who needs our prayers or anyone whose name can be removed from our prayer list please submit their name. Schedule - Lectors, Ministers, Hosts and Ushers Lector Eucharistic Ministers Social Hour Hosts CeCe Terri and Diane Sandy CeCe and Ron Diane Les and Sandy Melanie Gene and Gwen CeCe Terri and Diane Gwen CeCe and Ron Diane Les and Sandy Melanie Gene and Gwen Ushers Larry and Ivan Dave and Gene Gene and Keith Bob and Errol Jerry and Larry Ivan and Gene Keith and Bob Errol and Jerry
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