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The Adorno Fathers Foundation representatives will be outside after Mass selling tickets for their annual 50/50 raffle.  The AFF exists to provide emergency support to the Adorno Fathers seminarians and retired priests.  This is their one fundraising event of the year and they appreciate your generosity.  Tickets are $5.00 each. 

St. Anne and St. Jude Parish will be having a Christmas Gala on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 6:30-9:30 pm at the O’Donnell House.  Tickets are $35 each.  This is a catered event featuring food, music and fellowship.  

Applications for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors are available in the church and the parish office. This year we will be focusing our finances and help on the individuals and families in our own parish community.  The deadline to be included is November 27th. 

The altar servers training for those who are interested is today at 2:00 pm with Fr. Ronie at the church. You must have had your first communion to attend.  

The Sumter- Knights of Columbus will be holding a “TURKEY BINGO” on Sunday, November 24^th, from 2-4:00 PM at the Parish Hall.  No fees. Free Popcorn and Drinks.  

The Women’s Guild will be having their annual BAKE SALE on Nov. 23-24th after all Masses. 

We will have a Healing Mass and Anointing of the Sick this Tuesday at 7PM after Benediction.  Anointing will take place during the Mass.  This is for any Catholic who is seriously ill, elderly, handicapped or will be undergoing surgery within the next several days. 

The Adorno Fathers Foundation will be selling raffle tickets after all the Masses the next two weekends.  Proceeds are used to provide emergency support to the Adorno Fathers seminarians and retired priests.  Tickets are $5.00 each.  They appreciate your generosity. 

There will be a facility clean out at St. Jude’s on November 9^th from 9-2pm.  This is NOT a sale- this is a giveaway.  The doors will be opened and anything that isn’t attached to the building or religious in nature is there for the taking.  Just a reminder NO religious items are available. 

It is that time of year again! Sumter United Ministries has asked our parish to donate 150 cans of Cranberry Sauce for their Thanksgiving baskets.  All donations are needed in the Parish office by Wednesday, November 13^th. 

The altar servers training for those who are interested has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 pm with Fr. Ronie at the church. You must have had your first communion to attend.  

Today’s second collection is for debt reduction. Thank you for your generosity!

Please check your bulletin for All Saints Day Mass schedule.  There will be an All Souls Mass at St. Lawrence Cemetery on Saturday starting at noon.  

The Knights of Peter Claver Auxiliary will host their 9th annual shopping extravaganza on Nov. 2nd from 8am-2pm at St. Anne’s Parish Hall.   Check your bulletin for more information. 

Mark your calendars- St. Anne and St. Jude Parish will having a Christmas Gala on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 6:30-9:30 pm at the O’Donnell House.  Tickets are $35 each.  This is a catered event featuring food, music and fellowship.  

The Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver invite you to a Safe Environment Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00- 8:00 PM at St. Anne Parish Hall.  There will be games, refreshments and some ghoulish fun! 

It is that time of year again! Sumter United Ministries has asked our parish to donate 150 cans of Cranberry Sauce for their Thanksgiving baskets.  All donations are needed in the Parish office by Wednesday, November 13^th.

Join us on Friday, October 18^th at 7:00 pm for a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Fabre-Jeune for the installation of our new Pastor, Father Nony Villaluz.  A light reception will follow immediately following the Mass. 

There will be NO Youth Group on October 13^th.  Enjoy your fall break! 

The Knights of Columbus will be having an Italian Dinner to Support our Seminarians on Saturday, October 19^th from 5-8PM in the Parish Hall.  This is eat-in or take-out.  Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. 

Knights of Peter Claver Auxiliary will host their 9th annual shopping extravaganza on Nov. 2nd from 8am-2pm at St. Anne’s Parish Hall.  They are accepting vendor applications.   Check your bulletin for more information. 

The next Women’s Guild meeting will be on October 19th starting at 11:00 am in St. Anne Parish Hall.  Our program will be about Mariel Farrell’s Fatima and Lourdes trip.  Please join us and bring a friend.   

Next week’s we will be taking up a second collection for Hurricane Helene Relief.  Thank you for your generosity!

If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary or birthday this week and would like a special blessing, please see the priest after Mass. If you are a visitor here for the first time, please visit our welcoming table in the foyer after Mass.    

Attention Parents!  The LAST day to register for Religious Education is Monday, September 30^th.  There will be NO sign ups starting October 1^st. 

The Knights of Columbus will be having an Italian Dinner to Support our Seminarians on Saturday, October 19^th from 5-8PM in the Parish Hall.  This is eat-in or take-out.  Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. 

We will have a Healing Mass and Anointing of the Sick this Tuesday at 7PM after the Benediction.  Anointing will take place during the Mass.  This is for any Catholic who is seriously ill, elderly, handicapped or will be undergoing surgery within the next several days. 

There will be a blessing of the animals on Wednesday, October 2nd at noon in the church parking lot.  All animals are welcome! 

Just a friendly reminder- Please dispose of ALL food, drink and gum BEFORE entering the church!