CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE ON THURSDAY: You can still join the Christmas choir to help us celebrate the 6 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in church, following the weekday Advent mass. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions please contact Kristine Lato or call the parish office.
SHARING MINISTRY AT CHRISTMAS We are still in need of Welcome Ministers and Servers for the 4 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. Sign-up links are found here. To those who have already signed up: THANK YOU! READERS - WELCOME MINISTERS - SERVERS
RECONCILIATION: 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday
THURSDAY EVENING ADVENT MASS: 5:30 p.m. Thursday
There will not be Reconciliation on Saturday morning this week.
An examination of conscience can be found at this link.
ADVENT GIVING: Throughout Advent and Christmas parishioners are encouraged to donate gift cards, which will be given to St. Vincent de Paul to share in their outreach to individuals and families in need. Cards are requested for Kwik Trip, Pick ’n’ Save and Walgreens valued at $5 to $25. Cards will be accepted until Jan. 8, and can be put in the collection basket at Mass.
Baby bottles also will be distributed this coming weekend to support Hope Life Center and its outreach for those facing an unplanned pregnancy or dealing with a past abortion.
THE SUNDAY READINGS ON TUESDAY:Read, discuss and pray over next Sunday's reading in a weekly gathering at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 in the Gathering Space. It’s a great way to anticipate hearing the readings proclaimed at Mass and to gain a deeper awareness into the meaning and power of God’s word. All are welcome!
CHRISTMAS WRAP-UP
Thanks to the generous parishioners who have brought us to 95 percent of our target, with parishioners pledging $860,762. If you haven’t pledged or contributed please help us meet our goal and wrap-up this important campaign. Brochures and pledge forms also are at all entrances. You can also pledge online!
CHRISTMAS LIVESTREAM:Worship in-person in our newly renovated church is ideal, but if circumstances prevent you from gathering with the community, a livestream of Christmas Mass is offered at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. A link is at left, as well as at the parish web site and at St. Anne Parish on Facebook. The link can be watched anytime after 6. Here is a link to the worship aid and a link to the Christmas readings.
ADVENT ONLINE
This documentary about Pope Francis' call to care for the Earth, our common home, will be broadcast on PBS Wisconsin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 and 1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22.
MUSIC, MISSION & LIGHT
Our three extraordinary nights with ValLimar Jansen are available online for the next month. Simply click on the image at left. You'll also find an earlier interview with ValLimar.
> ADVENT HEROES: Receive a daily Advent gift from U.S Jesuits and collaborators identifying significant figures who reveal the courage and compassion of Christ.
> ADVENT SIMPLICITY CHALLENGE: This Advent, commit to simplicity. In a season that can mistakenly be focused on gifts and consumption, explore ways to live simply as we hopefully prepare for the coming of Jesus and the restoration of the earth. > DAILY REFLECTIONS from Bishop Robert Barron can be found at stanneswausau.org.
ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS FROM WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL: If you're looking for a beautiful, reflective presentation of the most important themes of Advent, this is it.
INTRODUCING MATTHEW: In this Quick Things Conversation scripture scholar John McHugh offers an insightful and engaging introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, which will be our gospel text at Sunday Mass in the new Church year.
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.
