Announcements for the weekend of October 20, 2019

Join the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary with Mass at the Civic Center on Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 am. 

We can’t wait to see you all  for the Annual St. Anne and St. Jude Parish Picnic on Sunday, October 27th from 2-5 pm at the Swan Lake Pavilion.  There will be games, prizes and a pumpkin patch for the kids.  Don’t forget to show off your cooking talents by bringing in your favorite dish to share.  Sign ups are in the back of the church. 

The Feast of St. Jude will be celebrated with a Feast Day Mass at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 28th at St. Jude.   A Pot Luck dinner will follow the Mass. 

Would you like to get involved in the life of our Parish or do you know someone who should be involved?  Now is the time to nominate new members for the Pastoral Council.  Nomination forms are in this week’s bulletin and should be returned by October 27th.  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! 

The Ladies of Peter Claver will be holding a Shopping Extravaganza on November 2nd at St. Anne Parish Hall.  The Youth Ministry will also be holding a Car Wash fundraiser- you can shop while they wash!!

Announcements for the weekend of October 13, 2019

The next Women’s Guild Meeting will be this Sunday at 1:15 PM in the Saint Anne Hall.  All women of the parish are invited to attend. 

There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for The Sisters of St. Mary of Namur 200th Anniversary on Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 am at the Sumter Civic Center.  A simple reception will follow the Mass. 

Sunday is the LAST day to buy tickets for the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur 200th Anniversary Celebration Buffet Dinner at the Sumter Civic Center.    

Join us for the Annual St. Anne and St. Jude Parish Picnic on Sunday, October 27th from 2-5 pm at the Swan Lake Pavilion.  Please see the bulletin for more information. 

The Feast of St. Jude will be celebrated with a Feast Day Mass at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 28th at St. Jude.   A Pot Luck reception will follow the Mass.

 

Announcements for the weekend of October 6, 2019

Last day to register for Religious Education is this Sunday.  

On Saturday, October 12th, there will be a Rosary Rally in front of the old courthouse from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.  This is a nationwide event.  All are welcome to attend. 

The next Women’s Guild Meeting will be Sunday, October 13th at 1:30 PM in the Saint Anne Hall.  All women of the parish are invited to attend. 

Join the St. Anne and St. Jude Youth Ministry for Our Rosary Rally for Life at St. Anne.    Please join us for dinner at 6:15 PM, a brief lesson on how to say the Rosary and The Outdoor Rosary Rally and Bonfire Outside at 7:30 PM!!  Everyone is invited. 

The Knights of Columbus will host the Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians icon for a prayer service at St. Jude on Friday, October 11th at 6:00PM.  A Rosary will procede the Mass beginning at 5:30.   A Pot Luck Supper will follow.

Announcements for the weekend of September 29, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur 200th Anniversary Celebration.  They are $20 per person.  NO tickets will be sold at the door. 

Last day to register for Religious Education is Sunday, October 6th.  

Just a reminder- don’t forget the deadline for Cookies for Kairos is Wednesday, October 2nd.  They may be dropped off at the Parish Office. 

We need singers to join the choir celebrating the 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Sisters of St. Mary Namur.  Practices are every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 PM at St. Jude Church.  Everyone is welcome! 

2019 Sumter Life Chain will be Sunday, October 6th from 2:30-3:30 PM on Broad Street between Bultman Dr. and North Wise Dr.  Please come out and support Pro-Life silently with prayers. 

The next Young Adult Group Meeting will be on Friday, October 4th from 6-8 PM in the St. Jude Youth Building.  This is open to all young adults ages 18-35.  Please contact Fr. Gio for more information.

Announcements for the weekend of September 22, 2019

Please join the Sumter Knights of Columbus for an Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 28th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in St. Anne Parish Hall.  Enjoy German food, Polka music and good fellowship.  Please see the bulletin for more information. 

Tickets are now on sale for the Sisters of Saint Mary Namur 200th Anniversary Celebration.  They are $20 per person.  NO tickets will be sold at the door. 

The next Picnic Planning Meeting will be on Monday, September 23rd at 6:00PM in the St. Jude Conference room.  Every group of the parish should send at least one person to participate. 

2019 Sumter Life Chain will be Sunday, October 6th from 2:30-3:30 PM on Broad Street between Bultman Dr. and North Wise Dr.  Please come out and support Pro-Life silently with prayers.

Announcements for the weekend of September 15, 2019

Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each of us play, by virtue of baptism, in handing on our Catholic faith and being a witness to the Gospel.  Let us use this occasion to rededicate ourselves to the mission of educating our children and evangelization as a community of faith. 

Please join the Sumter Knights of Columbus for an Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 28th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in St. Anne Parish Hall.  Enjoy German food, Polka music and good fellowship.  Please see the bulletin for more information. 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for St. Anne and St. Jude and Our Lady of the Skies meets Wednesdays at 7 PM at the St. Jude Parish Center.  Come and learn more about the Catholic faith.  Please see your bulletin for more information. 

Tickets are now on sale for the Sisters of Saint Mary Namur 200th Anniversary Celebration.  They are $20 per person.  NO tickets will be sold at the door. 

The next Picnic Planning Meeting for anyone who would like to be a part of this community building event will be on Monday, September 23rd at 6:00PM in the St. Jude Conference room.  Every group of the parish should send at least one person to participate.

Announcements for the weekend of September 8, 2019

There will be a training meeting of the Ministry of Altar Servers on Saturday, September 14th at 10:00 AM at St. Jude.  

Attention ALL 6th-12th graders-Youth Group Kickoff will be on Sunday from 6:15-8:15 PM at the Youth Group Building.  

Please join the Sumter Knights of Columbus for an Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 28th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in St. Anne Parish Hall.  Enjoy German food, Polka music and good fellowship.  Please see the bulletin for more information. 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for St. Anne and St. Jude and Our Lady of the Skies meets Wednesdays at 7 PM at the St. Jude Parish Center.  Come and learn more about the Catholic faith.  Please see your bulletin for more information. 

Tickets are now on sale for the Sisters of Saint Mary Namur 200th Anniversary Celebration.  They are $20 per person. 

ALL of this information and More can be found in your bulletin, on our website, our parish app, and our Facebook page.

Announcements for the weekend of September 1, 2019

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd. 

There will be NO Religious Education this weekend.  Classes will resume on Sunday, September 8th. 

Congratulation to Greg Tavarez, diaconate candidate, for being installed as an acolyte by Bishop Guglielmone. 

Attention ALL 6th-12th graders-Youth Group Kickoff will be on Sunday, September 8th from 6:15-8:15 PM at the Youth Group Building.  

We invite ALL the ladies of our parish to join us on Sunday, September 8th for a meal and friendship at the St. Anne Parish Hall after the 12:00 PM Mass.  Women from the Women’s Guild will be standing outside after Mass with registration forms.  

The next Young Adult Ministry meeting will be on Friday, September 6th from 6-8 PM in the St. Jude Youth Building.  All young adults ages 18-35 are welcome.  Please contact Fr. Gio for more information or to register.

~ Schedule for Extraordinary Ministers Training ~

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES ~ Schedule for Extraordinary Ministers Training ~

  • Altar Servers (SASJ Catholic School) August 28, 2019 (Wednesday) 3:00pm St. Anne
  • Installation of Altar Servers -September 6, 2019 Friday at 8:15am Mass
  • EOM of the Holy Communion & Homebound August 29, 2019 (Thursday) 6:00pm St. Anne
  • Installation of EOMHC and Homebound – August 31, 2019 Saturday at 8:15am Mass
  • Altar Servers September 14, 2019 (Saturday) 10:00am St. Jude
  • Installation of Altar Servers -September 15, 2019 Sunday at 5:00pm Mass

Announcements for the weekend of August 25, 2019

There will also be a training  meeting of the Ministry of Holy Communion & Homebound on Friday, August 30th at 6:00PM at St. Anne.  

Religious Education Meet Your Teachers is this weekend from 10:30-11:30 AM at St. Jude Parish Hall.  Classes will begin on Sunday, September 8th. 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins Wednesday August 28th at 7 PM in the St. Jude Parish Center.  If you are thinking about joining the Catholic Church or know someone who is, this is for you or them.  Please see the bulletin for more information. 

It is not too late to contribute to the Capital Campaign!!  There are pledge cards available in the church and at the Parish Office.  Please contact the Office if you have any questions.

The next Picnic Planning Meeting is Monday, August 26th at 6:00 PM.   Meet us in the conference room at the Saint Jude Location.   Every group of the parish should send at least one person to participate.