Seeks willing hands to help with the snack table when parishioners gather in St. Anne's courtyard approx. once a month on a Sunday at the conclusion of 8.45am Mass, ending by 10am.Volunteering is on a rota basis - last year only asking volunteers to help at approx. 3 gatherings in total during October to April. Please email Celine at oconnorhk@netvigator.com for more information.
If you enjoy making music, please join us in the music ministry. We welcome all vocalists and instrumentalists, and we especially need keyboard accompanists. Our members are all ages and all nationalities and we always welcome new members. If you are interested to find out more, come talk with one of the choir members after Mass, or else e-mail me at peggiefitch@netvigator.com.
The following remarks were prepared by David Lamb, Chairman of the English Speaking Parish Council of St. Anne's on the occasion of the departure of our Pastor, Fr. John McAuley, M.M.
Fr John arrived at St Anne's a little more than four years ago. His first weekend, or perhaps day, at St Anne's was on Service Sunday, when without much warning he was quickly thrust into the Parish ministries and operations. He handled that cooly with his able manner with which we have now become accustomed. Since then, it is safe to say that Fr John has been involved in every aspect of our Parish. He has shown himself to be truly a "hands-on" individual who gets things done!
Fr John arrived here amidst change. Fr Ed served as our Pastor for a short time after the long tenure of Fr Wurth. At the time, the Parish was looking for a bit of stablity and Fr John stepped up to that role and became the steady and trusted pair of hands that guided the tilller of our Parish. Fr John's calm, capable and confident demeanour was just what the Parish needed. Fr John has clearly been the glue or bond that has held St Anne's together.
In summary, Fr. John has been an inspirational Pastor whose diligence, spirituality and leadership have greatly benefited the St. Anne's community. He has been instrumental in ensuring that the Parish receives maintenance and care both spiritually and tangibly!
We will miss Fr. John but we will keep him in our hearts and prayers and know he will do the same for St. Anne's.
The days are quickly passing and before long Fr. John will be saying so long to St. Anne's and moving on to other spiritual missions.Before he goes, we want to join together as a Parish community and wish him so long, good luck, and Godspeed.
The Parish is planning a send-off celebration on Sunday, Aug 27th at 12:15 pm in the St. Anne's courtyard and hope all can participate. The celebration is planned as a potluck, so please spread the word and bring a dish for all to enjoy.
Fr. John has been an inspirational pastor whose diligence, spirituality, and leadership have greatly benefitted the St. Anne's community.He has been instrumental in ensuring that the parish receives maintenance and care both spiritually and tangibly!We will miss Fr. John, but we will keep him in our hearts and prayers and we know he will do the same for St. Anne's.
Welcome to all of our families whether you are returning to us from last year or joining us for the first time.
The CCD Registration page is open. If you have not registered your children yet, you can find the link on the St. Anne's web site after you log in. We are asking all families to register their children if they wish to join the classes this year. Please do this by 10am on Sunday, 27th August to give us enough time to have everything ready to start classes.
Classes will begin on Sunday, the 10th September.
We most likely will be in need of teachers this year. If you are willing to serve our ministry, which it is run 100% by volunteers, please let us know (ccd@stannes.hk). We need teachers, co teachers, teacher assistants and office help.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone very soon.
We are in need of altar servers for the coming year. If you are at least 10 years of age and have received your First Holy Communion, please consider joining this important ministry. It is a fun and fulfilling way to serve your parish.
Please contact Moka Quinlan at quinternational@yahoo.com for further information.
We have very limited Sunday car parking space at St Stephen's College this year and if you wish to apply, please fill in the application forms at the back of the church. The deadline of application is the beginning of September.
Dear Lectors,
Please find attached the schedule for September, including Sep 30 and Oct 1.
If you are unable to make it, please find someone to replace you in good time.
Thank you for your faithful service!
I attach the lector schedule for August, in which I have accomodated all absences communicated to me.
Hope you are all having a good summer.
God bless and kind regards,
Markus
Dear Lectors,
Grateful for letting me know your availability. July is understandably a challenging month for scheduling due to travels and holidays, and we just made it to fill up all the time slots. Special thanks in advance to Marc Harvey who has been scheduled to read twice in this month :)
Please find attached the July schedule. If you have any last minute change of plan, please notify in good time and seek replacement.
Our Parish will celebrate St. Anne's Feast Day on 23 July at 11:15am Mass. Maria Gonzaga and Oliver Wong have been assigned to be the readers, and kindly refer to the attached Feast Day Liturgy booklet to prepare the special bible passages for that Mass.
Thank you to all.
Happy holiday and God bless,
Maria Lee
Following is the link to the Confirmation photographs by Jeffery Lai
His phone is 9360 8181 and his email is jeff@mansonlife.com
Dear Lectors,
I attach the Lector Schedule for June - three beautiful feast days! - in which I have accommodated all absences communicated to me.
Wishing you all a good summer.
God bless,
Markus
Dear Music Ministry members,
The line-up and schedule for June are attached.
We had two broadcast masses last month. Here are the links if you'd like to listen:
Thanks to the singers who came for the Confirmation and First Holy Communion services in May, and congratulations to the youth of the parish on receiving these sacraments.
As this is almost the end of the school year, I'd like to take this chance to thank all of the people who volunteered their service and talents to the music ministry this year. In particular, thanks to the following musicians:
You are the backbone of the music ministry and it is a joy to make music with you.
Thank you all so much!
Peggie
All parishioners, including children are invited to join us in praying the rosary, singing Marian songs, flower offering, and the crowning of our Blessed Mother Mary, the High Queen of Heaven, and the Queen of May on Sunday, May 28th.
Additionally, the St. Anne's Filipino Community Group in Stanley would like to welcome visitors from different parishes in Hong Kong who will be in attendance:
* Alay Kapwa Group | Wah Yan College Chapel, Queens Road East
* Catholic Centre Ushers | Catholic Center, Central
* Evangelization Family | St. Mary's Church - Hung Hom
* FILMCASS (Filipino Migrant Cancer Support Society) | Sacred Heart Canossian School, Caine Road
* KAMMPI (Kapisanan ng Manggagawang Migranteng Filipino) | DPCF (Diocesan Pastoral Centre for Filipinos) Catholic Centre, Central
* Our Lady of Guadalupe Px. | Star of the Sea Church, Chaiwan
* Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Community | Wanchai
* Queen of Peace Group | Catholic Center, Central
* St. Anne's Parkview Community | Parkview Complex, Tai Tam
* St. Joseph's Filipino Prayer Group | St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road
* St. Jude's Filipino Catholic Group | St. Jude's Church, North Point
* The Lord's Flock Community | St. Anthony's Church, Pok Fu Lam
For more information please email Lorenda G. Rafanan at rafloren02@yahoo.com.
I would personally like to thank my team and all the teachers that have given of themselves this year in support of the youngest in our community on their faith formation. Without this group's time, care and commitment, all of the things that we do would not have been possible. Thank you to this year's teachers:
A huge thank you to each and everyone of these individuals.Your contribution was greatly appreciated.
Paul Munder
Perhaps the most critical ministry in which the Church engages is passing the faith on to those we most treasure, our children. Teaching the faith was the role first given to the Apostles after Jesus' resurrection, and it remains the primary ministry of Bishops today. Teaching our own children in structured ways such as CCD is a concrete and vital actualization of that sacred ministry.
We are making a special appeal for women and men, both mature and in their teen years, to step forward before the Summer break to commit to leading a class in our CCD program starting in September. In the nine months between mid September to the 3rd week of May, there are approximately 25 scheduled class sessions and almost 10 weeks of recesses during school holidays. Please be generous to God's mission among us for our children through this vital ministry.
We are looking for teachers, administration staff, and a possible new leader of the program for the next generation of CCD.You can contact me, Paul Munder, Sandra Gallaudet, or Amy Turner in the next 3 weeks to convey your willingness.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Fr. John
Every year before Summer, we encourage all parishioners to review their Wills and update them if necessary during the Summer months. A well written and current Will is a loving gift to those who are suffering the great loss of one who is so close and intimate to them. Especially important is reviewing the asset list upon which the Will is drawn.
The Catholic Women's League of Hong Kong have been invited by St. Anne's this weekend to assist them in their annual charity fundraising campaign.
Throughout the year they provide assistance to students, the elderly and the needy in our host city.
Please support them in their efforts with either a freewill offering after masses throughout the weekend, or by purchasing their raffle tickets.
The St. Anne's Filipino Community will again host the traditional MAY CROWNING in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary, the High Queen of Heaven and the Queen of May.
In this regard, we would like to invite all parishioners and friends to join us in this pious activity. It will be held on May 28th at St. Anne's Church. The assembly time is 1:30 PM and the procession will start at exactly 2:00 PM, followed by recitation of the Holy Rosary, Singing Marian Songs, flower offering, and crowning of our Blessed Lady. We will be reciting two mysteries wherein we will be making the petitions for PEACE and UNITY for the whole world.
If your children want to dress up as angels and join in this activity, please let Lorenda Rafanan know in advance so that they can prepare the appropriate attire for them and a souvenir for their participation. She can be contacted via 91079805 or via email at rafloren02@yahoo.com for more information.
Many thanks to the musicians who are providing music for this Saturday's Confirmation ceremony.
We are still RECRUITING SINGERS for the First Holy Communion ceremony on May 20th at 10:30am. Most of our regular music ministry members are not free to come on Saturdays, so we need singers from the parish community. Let's come together to sing at these joyous occasions for the youth of our parish.
For more details, or to volunteer, please contact Peggie Fitch at peggiefitch@netvigator.com.
St. Anne's Church
1 Tung Tau Wan Road
Stanley, Hong Kong
Office Hours:
Sunday 8:30-1:30
Tue-Fri 9:00-12:00, 1:00-6:30
Closed on Statutory Holidays
Tel: +852 2813 0206
Fax: +852 2813 6908
