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Lectors' Schedule for December 2015

Dear Lectors, 

I attach the schedule for December, in which I have accommodated all the absences notified to me. 

Note that there are now two lectors scheduled for the Saturday evening Mass.

God bless all, 
Markus

DOWNLOAD HERE: Lectors' Schedule December 2015

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CCD Updates

A friendly reminder for all CCD families who have yet to submit payment, to please do so.

All FHC families are reminded to submit two passport size photographs of the students, indicating name and DOB on the back of the photograph, by the end of this week please.

All Confirmation students need to submit one passport size photograph by the end of this week as well.

Attention CCD 2014-2015 First Holy Communion and Confirmation families:  Students who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion or Confirmation this past May, and who did not pick up their doves or banners, may still do so until the end of October. These are available in the CCD office on Sundays until the end of the month, after which time they will be discarded. 

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Hospitality Ministry

Thank you to the Confirmation class for providing contributions to the Hospitality table this Sunday 15th November.

The next parish Hospitality gathering date is Sunday, November 29th sponsored by the Grade 4 CCD class (Teacher Ms. De Leon).

Questions? Email Celine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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St. Anne’s BBQ on Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Tickets are on sale now! The price will rise after November 20th.

Prize donations in the form of goods, service and money are most welcome. All of these can be dropped off with Jacqueline or Desmond at the Parish Office beginning November 8th. Please contact Jacqueline by calling 2813-0206 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. beforehand.

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Hospitality Ministry

The next parish Hospitality gathering date is Sunday, November 15th sponsored by the Confirmation CCD class (Teacher Mr. Rod Francis).

Questions? Email Celine at oconnorhk@netvigator.com.

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Hospitality Ministry

Thank you to Grade 5 CCD Class (with Teachers Kerry Barto & Rebecca Nicholls) who sponsored the Hospitaity table contributions this Sunday.

The next Hospitality table date is Sunday, November 1st sponsored by the Grade 6 CCD class (Teachers Sara & Karl Buch).

Questions?  Email Celine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Introduction to Roman Catholic Ethics

Introduction to Roman Catholic Ethics
Most of us are lucky to live in a time of peace, with a stable government, but the world is a volatile place. Watching the News for 5 minutes reminds us that conflict is never far away.
  • What did Christ say about how we should manage conflict?
  • and how can we apply his teaching to the world we live in?
ACTS Hong Kong is a new and innovative charity for young Catholics and all who seek God, in partnership with Ampleforth College in the UK. It is a learning centre, which will teach the Christian Theology course of Ampleforth College here in Hong Kong soon.

The course is being offered for teenagers and adults; and next month you will have an opportunity to experience a class, so that you can see if you would like to join for the full course.

You will be introduced to the Church’s teaching on whether a war can ever be justifiable, and why. You will have an opportunity to listen to debates around the subject, and a time to reflect in prayer.

The taster class is offered free, and places will be allocated on on a first-come first-served basis. You must register on line. The classes are:
  • Friday 6 Nov, for 14-18 year olds
  • Sat 7 Nov, for adults.
Please download a leaflet or look at the ACTS Hong Kong website www.acts.hk
You can sign up on line to receive information about future events by email or on Facebook.

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Pre-Confirmation Class Mass Sponsorship

Pre-Confirmation Class Mass Sponsorship
Students from our CCD program's Pre-Confirmation class sponsored our 11:15 Mass last Sunday.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers of our young people in religious education and faith formation. 

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The 51st International Eucharistic Congress

The 51st International Eucharistic Congress
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held next January in the Philippines. From Hong Kong, Bishop Stephen Lee, together with the TOUCH Community, will be organizing a delegation to attend, and they are now inviting all to join.

The Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people aimed at promoting an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. The Roman Ritual De Sacra Communione et de Cultu Mysterii Eucharistici extra Missam defines the Congress as “a pause for commitment and prayer to which a particular Church invites the universal Church”. During this time “the celebration of the Eucharist becomes the center and vortex of all forms of piety, of theological and pastoral reflections, of social commitment”.

There will be a talk and promotion briefing by Bishop Lee this coming Friday, October 16th, from 7:30-9:30pm, at the Diocesan Centre 9/F, Caine Road, Central. All are welcome.

Please also visit the IEC Website for additional information.


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CCD Updates

CCD families please note the following important upcoming dates:

October 25th, 10:30 am, Parish Hall - Pre-Confirmation Parents meeting

November 1st, 10:00 am, Parish Hall - FHC meeting #1

November 8th, 10:00 am, Parish Hall -  FHC meeting #2 (for those who could not attend meeting 1)

November 15th, 10:00 am, Parish Hall - Confirmation Parents meeting

A friendly reminder for all CCD families who have yet to submit payment, to please do so no later than October 18th.

All FHC families are reminded to submit two passport size photographs of the students, indicating name and DOB on the back of the photograph, by the end of this week please.

All Confirmation students need to submit one passport size photograph by the end of this week as well.

Attention CCD 2014-2015 First Holy Communion and Confirmation families:  Students who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion or Confirmation this past May, and who did not pick up their doves or banners, may still do so until the end of October. These are available in the CCD office on Sundays until the end of the month, after which time they will be discarded.

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Catholic Moms Honoring Holy Rosary Month

Praying mothers of our parish invite you to join us on Thursday, October 15th, at 8:00 am, to pray the rosary and the five Mysteries of Light, in honor of Holy Rosary month.

We pray for true peace and to be drawn more deeply into the life of the Church.
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October Music Schedule and Line-Up

1. October Choir schedule and music line up

October Music Line-up
October Choir Schedule

2. Location of Choir and Musical Instruments

Please give feedback to see if this arrangement will allow all singers and instrumentalists to see and hear each other better. 

3. Monthly Choir Practice at St. Anne’s Church

There will be an additional 1.5 hr evening Choir Practice once a month. We have a professional musician Mr. Eric Monson of American Vocal Studio to give us voice coaching. 

The schedule is as follows: 

You are welcomed to come on either one of the practices, so hopefully you can make up if you missed the earlier one. 

Group A @ 4-5:30 PM (1st Sunday of the Month) 2015- Oct 4, Nov 1,  2016 -  Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3 
Group B @ 7-8:30 PM (3rd Thursday of the Month) 2015- Oct 15, Nov 19,  2016 -  Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 14

Unfortunately, Mr. Monson can only come on Thursday evening. I will see if he allows me to tape the session, so I can share with the Sunday group. 

Purpose for lessons:

1. Improve in intonation, breathing, diction
2. Sing in parts, 2 part or with harmony and descant
3. Learn to chant for Latin Mass
4. Increase repertoire  



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Caritas Fund Raising Campaign

This year’s theme of the campaign is ‘Love and Hope’, and you can support it by purchasing some Raffle Tickets from our volunteers or the Parish Office.

Each ticket only costs $20, and if we all just buy a few of them, many will be helped.

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Hospitality Ministry

Seeks volunteers to help CCD class teachers coordinate rotational snack tables offered to parishioners once, or twice, a month. Parishioners gather on these occasions in the courtyard after the Sunday 8.45AM Mass on a pre-determined schedule linked to the religious education class timetable. Help with set-up/clean-up, snack contributions, coffee/lemonade drinks on a sign-up basis as suits your schedule. Email Celine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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Gift Bags for the Poor with Sunshine Action

Gift Bags for the Poor with Sunshine Action
Some of St. Anne's Confirmation and Pre-Confirmation students and parents volunteered at Sunshine Action on Saturday, September 5th :

They worked all morning to sort, pack, tie and carry 400 bags containing canned food, rice and noodles.  The large room was packed with about 100 volunteers who altogether packed 4000 bags . It was exhausting work for sure! The reward was knowing that the food bags would be delivered to needy families this weekend. A great service experience for our kids who managed the factory lines well with minimal rest!

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CCD Update

We welcome back all CCD students to St. Anne's for another great year of Religious Education. We also welcome all new families who have registered their children, and we look forward to continuing their faith formation in our parish.

A reminder that all new registrations are now closed. Registered families may still update their records and upload required documents, but any new registrations must be pre-approved by the program's director, Paul Munder, who may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We still need some teachers and encourage parents to participate by assisting with any special events the classes may be having. Please note that the latest CCD calendar is also on the website.
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Sunday Car Parking at St Stephen’s College

Applications closed. Successful applicants, who have received an email from the Parish Office, please kindly come to collect their car park labels on or before 30 September 2015.

Labels unclaimed after 30 September 2015 will automatically go to those on waiting list.
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Lectors' Schedule for OCTOBER 2015

Dear Lectors, 

I attach the lector schedule for OCTOBER. Apologies for the early release; I will be travelling for most of September. 

As usual, if you cannot read at your assigned slot, please email the googlegroup to ask for a replacement. 

May I please remind all readers to practice the readings OUT LOUD before the Mass. Arrive a bit early to give yourself time to do this. Believe me, it is noticeable when this hasn’t been done. Conversely, those who have prepared by reading out loud give a noticeably quality performance! 

God bless all, 
Markus 

Download the schedule here:  Lectors' Schedule October 2015
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CCD Registration Deadline is Sunday, September 6th

Thank you all who have completed the registration for CCD. 

The cut-off date for any new registrations is this Sunday, September 6.

Classes begin Sunday, September 13 at 10:00am. We are happy to announce that due to the parent volunteers of a few students, we are able to offer a special class on Saturday evenings at 5 pm only for students preparing for First Holy Communion who play rugby on Sundays. This class will begin on Saturday evening, September 12 at 5:00 pm, to enable students and their families to attend the 6:00 pm Mass.

We are still in need of a few teachers and teacher assistant volunteers. Please prayerfully consider participating in this important ministry.

Thank you
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Walk To Emmaus #67 and #68, October 2015

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Do you wish you could spend three days off to rediscover your faith and the life-enhancing power of the Holy Spirit? If the answer is "YES" (or even "maybe"), then the Walk to Emmaus retreat is for you.

The Walk to Emmaus is a 3½ day residential weekend retreat held at Maryknoll House (in Stanley).  It is an ecumenical retreat linking Christians from many churches in Hong Kong.  You will spend three busy, but very enjoyable days in study, prayer, worship and discussion, centering around 15 talks given by both laity and clergy.  A great many St. Anne's parishioners have taken part in a Walk to Emmaus retreat over the years and have found it to be a life-changing experience.

The upcoming walks, #67 and #68 in the series, will be held on 1-4 October 2015 (Men) and 8-11 October (Women).  Additional information can be found on the WTE website at www.hkwalktoemmaus.org

For any questions or to express interest, please contact:

MEN: Patrick Kaye at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Paul Munder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
WOMEN: Vivian Lee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Karen Hartman Brown at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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