SAINT ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL, VIRGINIA August 13, 2017 Remember St. Anne’s in your Will and Trusts

When we gather each Sunday, we know where we will find

God: in each other, in the Word proclaimed, in the Blessed

Sacrament. Our readings today will challenge us to find

God in other places and at other times in our lives. Perhaps

as we continue our celebration today, our prayer can be for

the vision to see and hear God in our lives outside this

sacred place.

Readings for this Week (August 14-19)

Monday: Deut. 10:12-22; Matthew 17:22-27

Tuesday: Rev. 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab

1 Cor. 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56

Wednesday: Deut. 34:1-12; Matthew 18:15-20

Thursday: Joshua 3:7-1a, 11, 13-17; Mt. 18:21—19:1

Friday: Joshua 24:1-13; Matthew 19:3-12

Saturday: Joshua 24:14-29; Matthew 19:13-15

Scripture for next Sunday (20th Sunday/Ordinary Time)

Isaiah 56:6-7

The Lord brings foreigners into his house of prayer.

Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

The call of God is irrevocable.

Matthew 15:21-28

Great is the faith of the Canaanite woman.

The Canaanite woman of next Sunday’s Gospel, desperate

for the healing of her daughter, breaks through social and

political barriers, even challenging Jesus as she seeks relief

for her child. By responding to her faith, Jesus shows us

how his mission to the world continues to become broader

and wider in its outreach to the world. As we listen to

God’s holy word next weekend, let us examine the

boundaries that we set, and listen for God’s challenge to us

to break them down.

WELCOME BACK DEACON JAMES!

This weekend we are very happy to welcome back to

Saint Anne’s Deacon James O’Reilly who will be with

us for Masses and to preach at all of our liturgies.

A Special Note from Seminarian Jamie:

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I extend my sincere gratitude to each of you for your

prayers and encouragement. Please do keep in touch.

I look forward to seeing a representation of the parish

in October as I greet the pilgrims. Until we meet

again..

Mr. James W. Hickman

Seminarian, Diocese of Richmond

Pontifical North American College

00120 Vatican City State, Europe

(Note: After retreat, some diocesan meetings and

appointments, and some time with his family, Jamie

will return to seminary in Rome on September 1.)

Sunday Evening—August 13—6:00 p.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

to the Sick

(Communion to the Hospital, Nursing Homes,

or Homebound)

Plan to join us this evening to go over guidelines and

policies with Fr. Nicholas at 6:00 p.m. in the Great

Room. Any new folks who would like to join us for

this very important ministry are welcome to come to

the meeting to learn more about our Pastoral Care

program. If you have any questions about this

ministry, please call Sydney at 276-669-8200 ext. 32

or email sydneyfarnum@stannes-bristol.org.

Senior High Youth Ministry (grades –12)

Upcoming Schedule:

Aug. 13—Youth Group (BYC 6-8p)

“Who am I?”

Aug. 20—Youth Group (BYC 6-8p)

“How does God help when it hurts?”

Aug. 27—Fun Night! (3:00pm-7:30pm)

The Escape Game

Sept. 3—NO SHYM

Labor Day Weekend!

Welcome to SHYM

If you were unable to join us last Sunday, August 6,

for the Parent/Youth Meeting, you are more than

welcome to join us this evening at the BYC at 6 p.m.

We have a great group of youth and are looking

forward to a fantastic year of faith, fun, and service!

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Adult Faith Formation Committee members are

reminded of our meeting on Monday, August 21 at

4:00 p.m. in the St. Vincent de Paul Center. Please

note: this is a change of our regularly scheduled

meeting date due to vacation schedules.

Small Prayer Groups being formed now! As we come to the completion of our OREMUS study,

small prayer groups are being formed to continue our

growing understanding and experience of prayer.

Would you like to get together with a small group of

friends to pray together? Our groups will be formed to

meet the needs of the participants — your group may

choose to meet once a week or your group may choose

to meet once a month — it’s flexible. You might

come together and pray or you may choose to add a

book on prayer or study materials on prayer. The

group can be designed to meet the needs and desires of

the group. The important thing is that we continue to

pray together! The first group is being formed now. It

will meet on Monday evenings at the St. Vincent de

Paul Center 6pm-7pm. This group will meet every

other Monday beginning August 14. Give it a try —

come out to pray with fellow parishioners. Clint Smith

will lead the Monday evening group.

If you would like to host a small prayer group in your

home, please let Sydney know at sydneyfarnum@

stannes-bristol.org or call 276-669-8200 ext. 32. More

groups will be formed as we recruit leaders.

Remember… you don’t have to be a “theologian” to

host a prayer group—just a heart that loves the Lord

and wants to pray with others.

Parish Pastoral Council Elections Elections for three (3-yr.) positions on the Parish

Pastoral Council will be held at all Masses this

weekend. If you are out of town this weekend and

unable to be here to vote, you may cast your ballot by

emailing stannes@stannes-bristol.org or by calling 276

-669-8200 ext. 0 NLT 4p on Monday, August 14.

Registered Catholics, age 18+, may vote for up to

three of the nominees. Our nominees are:

Barry Staubus Teresa Ingle

Lin Ramsey Joyce Denton

Alex McCoy Rose Marie Burriss

Dave Hall

Formed.org — Pick of the Week

The Bible and the Virgin Mary

Episode 11: The Assumption

Just in time for the Solemnity of the Assumption on

August 15, this beautiful and awe-inspiring Bible

study from the St. Paul Center will make Marian

doctrine and devotion come alive in a powerful, new

way! Watch on www.formed.org. Be sure to stop by

the Religious Education Table each weekend to

pick up any print materials available concerning

FORMED.

No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this

Tuesday, August 15—The Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary. Masses are at 12:15 and 7 p.m.

Adoration will resume at its usual time next Tuesday,

August 22. Please join us for quiet prayer time.

Benediction will be at 4:30 p.m.

Evangelization Committee (E-Team)

E-team members are reminded of our regularly

scheduled meeting this Wed., August 16 at 3 p.m. in

the St. Vincent de Paul Center. New members are

always welcome to join the team.

RCIA

RCIA will NOT meet this Wednesday, August 16,

due to the “Back to School” event in the Great Room.

RCIA will resume next week, August 23, at 6:30 p.m.

in the Great Room for Catechumens, Inquirers,

Children’s RCIA, and Mystagogy. For information

about our RCIA, please contact Sydney at 276-669-

8200 ext. 32 or sydneyfarnum@stannes-bristol.org.

NO Weekday Mass this Friday, Aug. 18 (Fr. Nicholas

will be in Richmond).

HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

into Heaven

This Tuesday, August 15, is a Holy Day of

Obligation for Catholics—the Solemnity of the

Assumption. We will have two Holy Day Masses

here on Tuesday: at 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Incense will be used at the 7 p.m. Mass.

There will not be a Morning Mass this Tuesday

and no Weekly Adoration or Confessions this

Tuesday.

SAINT ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL, VIRGINIA August 13, 2017 Remember St. Anne’s in your Will and Trusts

Saturday, August 12 (Vigil: 19th Sunday/Ordinary Time)

5:30 p.m. †John Burns

Sunday, August 13 (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

8:30 a.m. †Barb Fiala

10:30 a.m. †Susan Johnson

2:00 p.m. Parishioners

Tuesday, August 15 (Assumption of Mary: Holy Day)

12:15 p.m. †Regina C. Finan

7:00 p.m. †Susan Johnson

Wednesday, August 16

8:30 a.m. †Ruth Boden

Thursday, August 17

6:00 p.m. †Frances Charlie

(no weekday Mass Friday, Aug. 18)

Saturday, August 19 (Vigil: 20th Sunday/Ordinary Time)

5:30 p.m. †Mr. & Mrs. José Rodriguez

Sunday, August 20 (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

8:30 a.m. †Neal Jewell

10:30 a.m. †Barbara Fiala

2:00 p.m. Parishioners

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

“Get hold of yourselves! It is I. Do not be afraid!”

Uncertainty can sometimes bring fear along with

God’s call to consecrated life or priesthood. If the Lord

is truly calling you, what is needed is trust. If you are

discerning your vocation, call Father Michael Boehling

at 804-359-5661 or mboehling@richmonddiocese.org.

Collection Report (August 5/6)

Regular/Operating $12,428.

School 2nd Collection $ 4,955.

Holy Day/Assumption $ 200.

BFIA $ 75.

HOLY DAY Collection: There will be a collection

taken up at the Masses on the Holy Day (August 15) -

Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, during the offertory.

This Week in Adult Faith Formation:

Tuesday, August 15:

Book Club at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Vincent

de Paul Center.

Wednesday, August 16:

Scripture Study—Women in the Old

Testament, 1:00 p.m., at the St. Vincent de

Paul Center.

NO RCIA this week.

For more information about any of the above

programs, email sydneyfarnum@stannes-bristol.org or

call 276-669-8200 ext. 32.

POPE FRANCIS— “Five Finger Prayer”

1. The thumb is the closest finger to you. So start

praying for those who are closest to you. They are

the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our

dear ones is a “Sweet Obligation”.

2. The next finger is the index. Pray for those who

teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need

the support and wisdom to show direction to

others. Always keep them in your prayers.

3. The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of

our leaders — those who have authority. They

need God’s guidance.

4. The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it

may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It

should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick

or those plagues by problems. They need your

prayers.

5. And finally we have our smallest finger the

smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to

pray for yourself When you are done praying for

the other four groups, you will be able to see your

own needs but in the proper perspective, and also

you will be able to pray for your own needs in a

better way.

St. Anne School’s CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, September 23

If you are a crafter and would like to participate, email

Wendy Cheers at wcheers@stanneschooolbristol.org

for an application to sell your crafts.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS! Lectors — Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Altar Servers—Thurifers—Mass Coordinators

Please check your calendars for Sept/Oct. and notify

the parish office of dates you can’t serve in those

months NLT noon Thurs., Aug. 24. The Sept./Oct.

schedules will be in the commons for you to pick up

on the weekend of August 26/27.

LITURGICAL MINISTRY trainings will be held in

September & October—watch the bulletin for more

information! We will have some procedural changes

this year.

St. Anne’s Choir—Good Friday/Easter CD This past Holy Week, with it being Richard’s last Easter as

the Director of Liturgy/Music, we were asked by the CCW

about the possibility of making a recording. Richard had

contacted someone who came to the services and recorded a

file through the mixer. We have just received the CD and

Richard will be making copies soon. If you would be

interested in one of the CD’s, please notify Rosie in the

parish office. We are asking for a $10 donation per CD to

help with the costs involved. If more is collected, it will go

to the choir’s budget for this coming ministry year.

Don’t Forget — HOLY DAY is this TUESDAY!

Assumption of Mary—August 15

Masses at 12:15 & 7 p.m.

RACE WEEKEND— Next weekend is Race

Weekend so remember to give yourself a little extra

time to get to Mass if you have to come by Bristol

Motor Speedway.

St. Anne’s Friendship Club will meet this Thursday,

Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant at Exit 7.

Please call Gina Rossetti at 423-878-7827 by Tuesday,

August 15 to reserve your spot for lunch.

BLOOD DRIVE—Wed., August 30

Plan to sign up in the commons Aug. 19/20 or 26/27 to

come to Give the Gift of Life on Wed., August 30

from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.