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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BULLETIN ADVERTISING

DetecTogether Gala/Golf Tournament Volunteers Needed

Seeking responsible, personable volunteers (minimum age 16). Volunteers will be part of a night/day to remember by ensuring DetecTogether’s two-part fundraising event is enjoyable and memorable for guests. We kick off the weekend with a Gala and Auction on Saturday June 3rd, where volunteers are needed from 4pm – 10pm at the Bancroft School (110 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA). The fun continues with a Golf Tournament on Monday June 5th, volunteers are needed from 8am – 4pm at either The Haven Country Club (369 Cross Street Boylston, MA) or the Worcester Country Club (2 Rice Street, Worcester, MA). You may volunteer for one or both events – golf experience is not necessary. “Shifts” may be available for both events – please advise of any time restrictions. Samples of volunteer opportunities are as follows:
For the gala - greeters, registration, mobile bid help desk, table directors (ballroom), convert cocktail space to post-gala space, set up check-out area/gifts, goody bag item distribution, auction certificate and item pick-up, auction runners/deliver items to cars
For the golf tournament: registration, goody bags, breakdown, volunteer shuttle, putting contest, hole-in-one, free prize set up and distribution.
You may email [email protected] for more detail on the volunteer opportunities, or please email [email protected] ASAP to inquire and receive more information.
You can learn more about DetecTogether’s mission here:
https://www.detectogether.org/about-us/

BREAKFAST

Please join us in the Fr. Smith Center for breakfast on Sunday, June 11th after the 9:00 AM Mass.  Menu will consist of bacon and eggs, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, fruit, coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice and water.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 are free and $25.00 for families of 4.  Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the breakfast.  Proceeds will benefit St. Anne's Christian Service Awards fund.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARDS 2023

Application for the 2023 Christian Service Award (available to graduating seniors who have served the parish in some capacity) is available by clicking on the application link in the dropdown under the Ministries tab above.
 

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!

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]