St. Anne's Parish 

We are a Catholic Christian community rich in a tradition of giving and caring for its Church and its people.  Our mission is to inform and educate through our lived faith at St. Anne's.

Through the course of each year, hundreds of parishioners volunteer their time and talents for the many special events and celebrations within our Parish.

In addition, many of our parishioners are active on an ongoing basis in the ministries we see and experience every week as well as in those ministries that are not so outwardly visible.

2 Corinthians 9:6 "Whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully."

Lord Jesus Christ,
 
Who by the gift of your Body and Blood are really present in our lives, 
hear the prayers of the Church in Worcester.
Give us the faith of your Church,
confident in your presence in our Masses, our tabernacles and our lives.

Give us the faith to offer our lives to you, joined with the perfect sacrifice,
which you offered on the altar of the Cross.

Good and loving Shepherd,
teach us how to lead your children home, that we might long together
to glorify your name at the Supper of the Lord.

For you are Lord, forever and ever. 

Amen.

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ADORATION AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT

Each Friday during the season of Lent beginning February 24, we will have silent Eucharistic Adoration from 5:30-6:30 P.M. in the Church followed by Stations of the Cross from 6:30-7:00 P.M.  We invite all in our Parish to consider spending time with the Lord in silence followed by walking with Christ on His way to the Cross as part of our spiritual preparation for the Easter season.
 

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday (April 1/2)   4:00 PM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Holy Thursday (April 6)     7:00 PM
Good Friday (April 7)         Stations of the Cross at 12:00 PM
                                              Good Friday Service at 3:00 PM
Easter Vigil (April 8)           7:30 PM
Easter Sunday (April 9)      7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
    

PARTNERS IN CHARITY

Once a year, we commit ourselves to this ongoing work by supporting this life-giving appeal. We reflect on God’s great generosity and respond with generous giving of our own. With your support, faith in action is visible every day in the compassionate outreach of Catholic Charities, to the least among us; in the prayerful witness of our retired priests and the joy of new priestly vocations; to the many diocesan ministries and programs that heal, teach and care for others. Watch the Appeal Video at home this week at www.partners-charity.net. If you have already made a gift to the 2023 appeal, we thank you. Your gift will help us in reaching our parish goal. You can also make your gift online at www.partners-charity.net. Thank you!

                                                     ST. PAT'S NIGHT
Thanks to all who worked so hard to make our St. Pat's Dinner (our first since 2019!) a great success and a lot of fun for all who attended:  The Mastro Family, Nick & Sue Todisco, Mary Ann Palumbo, Laurie Palumbo, Paul Prunier, Ted & Evie Gulledge, Tracy Flynn, Sue Stone, Joyce Roncka, Phyllis Musella and MaryAnn Particianone

TRIP TO FRANCE  IN NOVEMBER

Fr. Riley will be leading a trip to France  from November  2-11, 2023.  This will be a custom tour with up to 32 spaces available. Some of the highlights include a Paris city tour, a tour of Versailles, a  walking tour  of  the  medieval quarter of Rouen where St. Joan of Arc was martyred, Mass at  the  Basilica  of  St. Therese of Lisieux,  Normandy and D-Day sites, Mont St.  Michel, Mass  at  Chartres Cathedral, and more.  

The cost is $3,689.00, with single supplement of $529.00. Flyers are in the church for those who are interested. If you have any questions, feel free to speak to Fr. Riley.

To sign up, visit https://www.gate1travel.com/customgroups/FR2356201
 

DIOCESAN YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
Applications are now OPEN for the 2023-2024 Diocesan Youth Discipleship Team! 

If you are a high schooler or know of someone who may be interested, please go to the following link to sign up:
neworcester.org/diocesan-youth-discipleship-team

DAYBREAK AT THE SHREWSBURY SENIOR CENTER

An adult day health program offering socialization for seniors and respite for caregivers.  First and third Fridays of the month from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM through June 16, 2023.  Pre-registration required.  Contact Renee D'Argento, Outreach Coordinator for more information or to register at 508-841-8647 or [email protected]