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Nearly 10,000 Afghan refugees have arrived at Fort McCoy near Sparta, most of them with only the clothes they are wearing. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse is one of the lead agencies in offering temporary assistance to the refugees. Financial assistance is needed and welcome. Click on this image to make an online contribution.
Teens, adults and young people in grades 4 and older are needed to assist with some basic tasks as we celebrate Mass: light the candles, carrying the cross in beginning and concluding Mass, extinguishing the candles and taking the chalice and plates to the sacristy after Mass.  To learn more and to volunteer, send an email to Fr. Tom.
          Of course we also continue to seek readers, welcome ministers and cantors.
SHARING WITH THE PARISH
Parish worship and ministries depend upon the generosity of ALL parishioners. And, it couldn't be easier to make a contribution. Scheduling an ongoing contribution or making a one-time donation - is just a click away. Thanks to all who share generously with the parish.
If you’re interested in learning more about Jesus, the Church, becoming a Catholic Christian and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, we’d love to talk with you.  Please contact Lee Ann Lella, disciple formation co-director. 
   Or, if you know someone who might appreciate a bit of encouragement or an invitation in terms of becoming a Catholic Christian, please extend that invitation and encouragement to them. 
   This invitation is for people who may not be baptized, as well as those who were baptized in another Christian tradition, but are interested in becoming Catholic.  Also, if you are Catholic and are interested in celebrating confirmation, please contact Lee Ann.
- WELCOMING REFUGEES: A meeting will be at 6:30 Thursday in the Gathering Space for parishioners interested in a potential St. Anne effort to partner with area churches and agencies to welcome refugees.
- BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 "on the grass."
- Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on the environment — Laudato Si’ - On Care for Our Common Home — will be the focus of a discussion series led by Fr. Tom through the fall.  Meeting days and times will be determined by the participants. Meetings will occur in in-person or on Zoom. Contact Fr. Tom to indicate your interest and to initiate a scheduling process.
- Here is a link to an international prayer service celebrating the Season of Creation.
Nobody Likes Traffic
Here's the latest post by ERIC CLAYTONa young husband and father rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius, who writes occasional reflections about finding God in all things. Here are some previous columns:
- Hedgehogs are huggable
- But, what if I need you?
- Lessons from a bumpy flight
- Encountering God, barefoot
- God winks
- What I learned from banana beer
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through a weekly meeting of presentations, discussions and prayer.  Gatherings are at 6 p.m. Mondays, and are led by dedicated St. Anne parishioner. The meetings are on Zoom.  Send an email to get a Zoom link.
YOUR LINK FOR MASS
Save this email and the link at left to connect with this week's livestream of Mass.
> MASS IN PERSON is at 4 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. 

> MASS ONLINE: The 4 p.m. Mass is offered online and can be watched live or anytime after that. The link at left will go live at 4 p.m. Saturday; you can also find a link can be found later at the parish web site. Here are links to this week's worship aid and the readings we'll hear at Mass.
THANKS TO THOSE PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE STEPPED FORWARD TO GUIDE THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH IN THE YEAR AHEAD!
PLEASE GET THE SHOT
Here's a link to information about various opportunities to get a Covid-19 vaccinate in Marathon County
The Maryknoll religious community is offering an immersion pilgrimage to El Salvador in March. Click on the image to learn more. Also, here's a link to a recent presentation about St. Oscar Romero of El Salvador.
Previous reports and updates regarding the process and plan for Re-Imagining Our Church, as well as Built of Living Stones, the guidebook for U.S. Catholic churches, can be found at stanneswausau.org/re-imagining.
     Here is a link to the column Fr. Tom mentions in the Quick Things regarding the connection of the baptismal font with the altar.
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