St. Anne Parish, a Catholic
community of faith, is joyfully
committed to living the Gospel
through worship and prayer,
education, service, and stewardship.
CONTACT US
Parish Office2000 Kay Circle Columbus, GA 31907 706-561-8678; Fax: 706-565-4845 Email: [email protected]
Maintenance: [email protected] Website: stannecsg.com
Parish Office Hours
Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
St. Anne Outreach Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m.-Noon 706-568-1592; Fax: 706-568-1699 Email: [email protected] St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School 706-561-8232; Fax: 706-563-0211 Website: BeAViking.com
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Masses
Sat. 9 a.m. ; Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
Sat. 4-5 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (temporarily canceled)
St. Anne Parish, a Catholic
community of faith, is joyfully
committed to living the Gospel
through worship and prayer,
education, service, and stewardship.
CLERGY
Rev. Robert Schlageter, OFM Conv., Pastor
Rev. Emanuel Vasconcelos, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor
Rev. Paul Pantiru, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor
Rev. Mr. Robert Herrmann, Deacon Rev. Dr. Eddie Ensley, Deacon Rev. Mr. John Quillen, Deacon
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A “FEW” WORDS FROM FR. ROBERT
Lent Begins February 17th
Even though there is some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, it looks like this Lent will once again be centered
in the homes of good Catholic families or the domestic Church. We have put a complete weekly schedule of Lenten
devotions in the bulletin. All of our Lenten devotions except Confession will be held virtually and in-person,
respecting social distancing and all of the precautions we have had in place for almost a year. It is our hope to pass
on to our families suggestions they can use at home and live Lent 2021 in the best possible way. I was so impressed
with how many of our parishioners lived Holy Week at home last year. May we face Lent with the same conviction
and resolve.
Positions Available
Please help us spread the word that St. Anne Catholic Church and St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School have two
positions available. We are looking for a new Director of Religious Education for our church and a Campus Minister
for St. Anne-Pacelli School. These are important positions.
Director of Religious Education
The Director of Religious Education is responsible for our Religious Education program and the sacramental
preparation program of our children. It is definitely a labor of love! Applicants have to be practicing Catholics with
some knowledge of our faith. Sometimes people with a background in education apply for positions like this. It is a
part-time position with flexible hours and it is an opportunity to continue to spend time with children. Some of the
best DREs I have had are good Catholic moms with no background in education. They bring a whole new practical
perspective to the program and can easily learn the ins and outs of being a DRE on the job. A person interested in
this position could work with current DRE Suzanne Zimmermann the remainder of this year and be ready to assume
complete responsibility next year when Suzanne retires.
Campus Minister for St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
We are also looking for a Campus Minister for St. Anne-Pacelli. This person would be responsible for the pastoral life
of our beautiful school, including the planning and organizing of the school’s liturgical life, community service, and a
retreat program for all of our middle and high school students. A bachelor's degree in Religious Education and/or
Theology is required. This is an exciting opportunity to build something beautiful for our students and our school,
something that will help our students continue to practice their faith long after they have graduated.
Please see the announcement in the bulletin concerning both of these very important positions and share them with
anyone who might be qualified and interested.
Faith-Based Residential Community for People with Special Needs
A small but very dedicated group of parishioners is dreaming about a faith-based residential community for people
with special needs. What a blessing it would be for Columbus to have such a program. The organizers envision
modeling their program after a L’Arche community. L'Arche is an international private voluntary organization that
works for the creation and growth of homes, programs, and support networks for people who have intellectual
disabilities. Today, it is an international organization operating 153 communities in 38 countries, and on five
continents. If you are interested in sharing this dream please contact Bob Spano at [email protected].
Forgiven
This weekend the trailer for “Forgiven” will be shown before all Masses. It is a beautiful program which tries to help
people understand the meaning and practice of the important Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please consider
watching this program as a family. We hope to offer additional opportunities for confession during Lent. Please see
the Lenten schedule in the bulletin.
PARISH NEWS
This week’s altar flowers were donated by Joe Roy in loving memory of his wife, Tonya L. Roy. If you would like to donate altar flowers in memory of or in honor
of a loved one, please call the Parish Office. The cost is $100.
THE GIFT OF BREAD & WINE
This week’s gift of bread and wine was donated by Joe Roy in loving memory of his wife, Tonya L. Roy. If you would like to offer the bread and wine for Sunday Mass, please call the Parish Office to schedule your weekend. Your offering of $50 will help defray our cost.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Saturday, Feb. 13 5:30 p.m. - Rose Zeranski †
Sunday, Feb. 14 8 a.m. - Pro Populo Mass (St. Anne parishioners)
10:30 a.m. - Maureen Mize † 12:30 p.m. - Kuruvilla Sebastian † Monday, Feb. 15 7:30 a.m. – Robert “Bobby” Thompson † Tuesday, Feb. 16 7:30 a.m. - Franciscans & Benefactors † Wednesday, Feb. 17
ASH WEDNESDAY 7:30 a.m. - Lien Landrum
(spec. int. - thanksgiving)
6:00 p.m. - Doc Landrum † Thursday, Feb. 18 7:30 a.m. - Rose Zeranski † Friday, Feb. 19 7:30 a.m. - Robert Reinke †
Saturday, Feb. 20 9 a.m. - Mothers Considering Abortion
(spec. int.)
VIRTUAL BAPTISM CLASS
Our next Baptism Class will be held on Sunday, February 28th via Zoom. If you are a registered member of St. Anne and would like to have your child baptized, you must attend one of these classes which are scheduled throughout the year.
To register for the class go to our website: www.stannecsg.com/ baptism-class-form. Closer to the date, Fr. Manny will send registrants an email with the Zoom link to “attend” the class. The next session of St. Anne’s marriage preparation program,
The Covenant…Marriage inChrist
, will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Engaged couples will enjoy fantastic presentations by various presenters. To register for the program, please go to: stannecsg.com/your-marriage. Please call Kimberly Kaup at 706-561-8678 if you have any questions.THE COVENANT...MARRIAGE IN CHRIST
WEEKNIGHT PARTY LINE ROSARY
Did you know we have a Party Line Rosary and it’s FREE! If you can’t get to Mass but love to pray the holy Rosary, just call 706-204-1192 at 7 pm each night, Mon.-Fri. A parishioner will lead each evening. If the Rosary is already under way when you call, just jump right in and pray along. We will do the complete Rosary each week night.
Ash Wednesday is February 17th, the beginning of Lent, which is a solemn time of prayer, fasting, and deep reflection as we journey towards the great mystery of Christ’s crucifixion, death and resurrection. Masses will be celebrated at:
7:30 a.m. - All parishioners are invited to attend 9:30 a.m. - School Mass (NOT open to parishioners - School only)
11 a.m. - School Mass (NOT open to parishioners - School only) 12 Noon - All parishioners are invited to attend
6 p.m. - All parishioners are invited to attend
There will be several opportunities to spend time with Christ during this Lenten season:
Mondays - Men’s Adoration (1st & 3rd) at 7 p.m. Women’s Adoration (2nd & 4th) at 7 p.m. Confessions will be heard during this time
Fridays - the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 4:30 p.m. Confessions will be heard from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross & Benediction will begin at 5:30 p.m.
(there will be no Senior Adoration at 1 p.m.) Saturdays - Confessions from 4-5 p.m. under the bell tower Because of Covid, there will be no 5:30 p.m. Mass each
Monday-Thursday; there will be no Soup & Sandwich meals on Wednesdays; and there will be no Fish Fries on Fridays. A Parish Penance Service will be scheduled sometime in March.
PARISH NEWS
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OFFERTORY & ATTENDANCE
Stewardship of Treasure
February 6/7 In-Pew Offertory: $19,361
February 6/7 Online Offertory: $16,157 Please remember St. Anne Church in your will.
Attendance February 6/7 TOTAL: 811 5:30 p.m. - 184 8:00 a.m. - 189 10:30 a.m. - 284 12:30 p.m. - 154
If you would like to set up online giving, please call the Parish Office for assistance.
MEN’S/WOMEN’S/SENIOR ADORATION
The next Men’s Adoration Hour will be held February 15. Our next Women’s Adoration Hour will be February 22. Both will begin at 7 p.m. Following Adoration, participants may stay for a program from the Formed platform.
Our senior adults are invited to Adoration each Friday from 1-2 p.m. in the church. It’s a beautiful opportunity to get closer to our Lord, and you don’t have to drive in the dark!
The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal is underway. This year’s theme is “Steadfast in Faith.” Our parish goal is $140,258. With your help, we can assure the continued support of many important programs that help thousands in our diocese each year; the education of our children and seminary students; evangelization and Christian initiation; the ongoing formation for our clergy; and more. We are blessed with much. Let us be a blessing to others. Please help our parish exceed our goal once again this year.
Director of Religious Education
St. Anne Church, Columbus GA, seeks a Director of Religious Education (DRE) to serve, educate and form young people (Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade) and families alike in the Catholic faith. The DRE is a person who is a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church and has a commitment to pass on the Faith through classroom education, liturgical practice and personal example. The Director works closely with the pastoral staff, catechists, and members of the parish to meet the religious education goals and spiritual needs of the youth, families, and the parish in an effective manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or a diocesan certification or equivalent. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the
Church.
Must complete and maintain Child & Youth Protection with the Diocese of Savannah.
Demonstrated catechetical experience.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and teaching skills.
Must be able to incorporate Catholic social teachings, a love for liturgy, and a spirit of prayer in their work.
St Anne-Pacelli - Campus Minister
Under the supervision of the President of St. Anne-Pacelli School, in collaboration with the Pastor of St. Anne Church or his delegate, the Campus Minister plays an important role in the development and enhancement of the Catholic Identity of St. Anne-Pacelli School. By providing the school community with experiences of the sacraments, prayer, leadership development, retreats, and service, the campus minister assists St. Anne-Pacelli in creating a strong, vibrant Catholic community on campus. With the help of the administration, parish priests, faculty, staff, parents, and students, the Campus Minister brings to life the Gospel’s call to holiness and service to others. In doing all these things the Campus Minister also inspires and prepares our students to assume roles as future leaders in service of the Church.
Qualifications
Practicing Catholic with an active sacramental and faith life and in good standing with the Church.
Bachelor’s degree in Theology or Catechesis ( Master’s Degree Preferred).
Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Professional Conduct.
Completed FBI fingerprint clearance.
