Cancellation of Masses in the Diocese of Charleston.
In a March 16 letter to South Carolina Catholics, Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone announced the cancellation of Masses in the Diocese of Charleston.
Announcements for the weekend of March 15, 2020
In order to take every precaution and for the safety of our Parish family, we are cancelling the Lenten Soup and Bread supper and the upcoming Fish Fry fundraiser. The Stations of the Cross will be held as scheduled. Things are changing rapidly so we will update you with information as soon as we get it.
We will have a special Lenten Mission of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. It will be every Tuesday of Lent at St Jude’s Church starting at 7:30 AM. Please check your bulletin for more details.
St. Anne and St. Jude school is collecting donations for their Annual Gala to be held on Friday, May 1st. All donations are needed no later than April 3rd. Check your bulletin for details.
The Sunday Adult Education Group looks at Learning Detachment and seeing ourselves as God sees us. Sessions start at 1:30 PM in the St. Anne Adult Ed Room.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance and Silent Auction Cancelled
Announcements for the weekend of March 8, 2020
With permission from the Bishop of Charleston, until further notice, we will not have the “handshake/kiss of peace”. This is due to the continued presence of the flu and the global concern about the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
We will have a special Lenten Mission of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. It will be every Tuesday of Lent at St Jude’s Church starting at 7:30 AM. Please check your bulletin for more details.
The Knights of Columbus Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance and Silent Auction is March 14th at St. Anne Parish Hall. Join the Knights for a traditional Irish/American dinner and dancing. Tickets are $20 per person and proceeds benefit the Knights Pro-Life activities.
Bring in a pot of your favorite Meatless Soup and Bread to share at 6:30 pm at the Parish Hall following the 6 pm Stations of the Cross at St. Anne. We hope that everyone will participate in this Lenten tradition. The Soup & Bread Supper goes by the First Initial of Your Last Name. Please see the bulletin for the list for your scheduled evening.
In our special Lenten program, the Sunday Adult Education Group looks at Journeying Back to God. Sessions start at 1:30 PM in the St. Anne Adult Ed Room.
Stations of the Cross and Soup & Bread Supper
Tonight at 6:00pm begins the presentation of the Stations of the Cross in the Saint Anne Location. A traditional Soup and Bread Supper will follow at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. If your last name begins with the letters (A-E) Tonight is your night to provide a pot of meatless soup to share. Happy Lent !!
Announcements for the weekend of March 1, 2020
With permission from the Bishop of Charleston, until further notice, we will not have the “handshake/kiss of peace”. This is due to the continued presence of the flu and the global concern about the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
If your have completed your BAA pledge envelope, please include it with your offertory.
We will have a special Lenten Mission of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. It will be every Tuesday of Lent at St Jude’s Church starting at 7:30 AM. Please check your bulletin for more details.
Bring in a pot of your favorite Meatless Soup and Bread to share at 6:30 pm at the Parish Hall following the 6 pm Stations of the Cross at St. Anne. We hope that everyone will participate in this Lenten tradition. The Soup & Bread Supper goes by the First Initial of Your Last Name. Please see the bulletin for the list for your scheduled evening.
The Sunday Adult Ed Group starts a special Lenten program devoted to Christian Spirituality. Sessions start at 1:30 PM in the St. Anne Adult Ed Room
Announcements for the weekend of February 23, 2020
In Honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Please read your bulletin for more information.
Please check your bulletin for Ash Wednesday Mass times and locations.
St. Anne and St. Jude School will be hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner at 5:00 PM in the St. Anne Parish Hall on February 25th. This is an All-You-Care-To-Eat Pancake and orange juice dinner. Tickets are $5 per person and can purchased in advance. See your bulletin for more information.
A Catholic Conference for Women in South Carolina will be held Saturday, February 29, at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Greenville, SC. It is for all the women in our diocese. Please read the bulletin for more information.
In the Final Session, the St. Anne and St. Jude Sunday Adult Ed group examines our own debt to the Patristic Era. See your bulletin for more information.
Announcements for the weekend of February 16, 2020
Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, February 19th for training. We will reopen on Thursday, February 20th.
In Honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Shirley Anita Chisholm. Please read your bulletin for more information.
St. Anne and St. Jude School will be hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner at 5:00 PM in the St. Anne Parish Hall on February 25th. This is an All-You-Care-To-Eat Pancake and orange juice dinner. Tickets are $5 per person and can purchased in advance. See your bulletin for more information.
A Catholic Conference for Women in South Carolina will be held Saturday, February 29, at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Greenville, SC. It is for all the women in our diocese. Please read the bulletin for more information.
The St. Anne and St. Jude Sunday Adult Ed group looks at Pope Leo the Great who presided over the council which declared Christ’s human and divine natures. See your bulletin for more information.
Fake Emails or Text Messages
Parish family! Another round of fake emails and now also text messages are being circulated by scammers impersonating Fr. Gio! If you get one, Do Not Respond!PLEASE be aware that NONE of our priests, Deacons or Brothers will contact you asking for favors or money! If you receive any communication that is suspicious PLEASE call the office to report it. These scams are happening all over the country. Again our clergy will never contact you by email or text message asking for money or favors.
Church Address
1855 Beckwood Road
Sumter, South Carolina 29153
Office Address
216 East Liberty Street
Sumter, South Carolina 29150
Our Office Hours – St. Anne Location
Mon-Thu: 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Fri: 9AM-12PM
(803) 773-3524; (803) 773-9244