Bulletin 12 16 2012 - St Anns Church

A PRAYER FOR RESOLUTION IN IRAN
I pray, we, our community pray, O Lord God, for a good and
just outcome in the discussions that are currently on going
with Iran and five other nations, including our country. We
implore that you inspire each person in these deliberations to
act with a sincere conscience and a deep respect for humanity.
We ask, Lord God, that the divine hand of your Son,
Jesus, lead the way for all nations to let go of all weapons of
mass destruction---and for those countries seeking nuclear
weapons who harbor sinister thoughts in the hope of eliminating
their perceived grievousness by acts of destruction.
We pray that Mary, the Queen of Peace, may shed her light
to enkindle greater understanding among all nations in their
hope of living without the fear of nuclear attack or retaliation.
Each Thursday, from 9:00-9:15am I will invite our community
to join me in prayer in our chapel, and also join me in a
day of fasting for peace in our world —- and for life that is
either denied or taken away from others (i.e., abortion and
capital punishment).
Gracious wonderful God, we thank you for the end of our
nation’s war in Iraq and the ending war in Afghanistan. We
ask you to continue to comfort those who suffer loss of life.
Heal all the wounded and bless those who labor for a world
without strife. Bless our soldiers and personnel in these wartorn
countries that they may see the fruits of their labor.
Amen.
copyright, 2012, Lou Ruoff
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MON. DEC. 17 ______ No Eucharist Scheduled
TUES. DEC. 18 7:00pm Glover Family
WEDS. DEC. 19 10:30am At Colonial Heights
Convalescent Center
THURS DEC. 20 ______ No Eucharist Scheduled
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FRI. DEC. 21 12:00pm Jon Duggan
SAT. DEC. 22 5:00pm Elise Coghlan (int)
By Laura Lank
SUN. DEC. 23 8:30am For Saint Ann Parish
11:15am Matthew Hennessey
By Lucille Hennessey
SIMBANG GABI - PLEASE COME OUT AND JOIN US
TO CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS NOVENA MASS.
Sponsored by the Filipino Commission of the Catholic
Diocese of Richmond at CHURCH OF THE SACRED
HEART 9300 Community Lane, Petersburg, VA on December
18, Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Reception to Follow
after Mass in the Parish Center. Please bring your favorite
dish or dessert to share!
THIS WEEK AT
SAINT ANN CHURCH
MONDAY –DECEMBER 17 Night Manager, Marty Martinez
9:00am Quilters Group Dbl Rm
9:45am Scripture Sharing Chapel
10:00am Line Dancing Condon Hall
2:00pm Hall Rental Condon Hall
7:00pm Meditation Support Chapel
TUESDAY –DECEMBER 18 Night Manager, Eric Ertzner
12:30pm Game Day H/School
3:00pm Staff Meeting Admin
6:00pm James House Rm 7
7:00pm Knights of Columbus Dbl Rm
WEDNESDAY–DECEMBER 19 Night Manager, Cathy Laskowski
6:30am Scripture Sharing Chapel
9:30am Bible Study Rm 6
10:00am Children’s Playgroup offsite
7:00pm Centering Prayer Chapel
7:00pm Choir Worship
8:30pm N. A. Group Room 4
THURSDAY–DECEMBER 20 Night Manager, Hank Duarte
10:00am Women’s Spirituality Rm 6
10:30am A.A. Rm 4
8:00pm A.A. Rm 5
FRIDAY–DECEMBER 21 Night Manager, Bill Berkel
10:00am Line Dancing Condon Hall
8:00pm N.A. Rm 4
8:00pm A.A. Dbl Rm
SATURDAY–DECEMBER 22
8:00am Cursillo Group Chapel
8:00am Jail Prayer Service Riverside
SUNDAY–DECEMBER 23
HAGA FOUNDATION
The original funds that began the Haga Foundation were
left to St. Ann by a simple, devout parishioner, Elisa
Haga, who simply wanted to maximize the good that
could come from such a gift to help the poor. It is now our
responsibility to grow that endowment to enhance our
ability to aid those most in need. We ask that you consider
St. Ann, and more specifically the Haga Foundation,
for the poor, when you prepare your estate. Your gifts will
continue to strengthen this important ministry.
The Office for Black Catholics invite you to join us as we
honor the dream and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
on Monday, January 21, 2013, 11:30am, Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, 3300 R Street, Richmond, VA 23223. A
reception is immediately following. Please contact Kathy
Hughes for more information, obc@richmonddiocese.org
or (804) 622-5262.