Announcements

Return-It-Express is accepting bottles and cans on behalf of SSVP. It is located at 23-31550 South Fraser Way (ad on back side of bulletin cover). Simply drop off bag(s) and note St. Ann’s phone number 604-852-5602, at the machine. Funds will be added to SSVP 

Come for “Wine and Cheese with your Beloved” this fall at St. Ann’s Parish. We will be watching the Beloved: Living Marriage series. It will run for three Friday sessions: September 21st, October 19th and November 16th. Our nal night will include dinner. Cost: $15/per person (includes all 3 sessions). Time: 6:45 p.m. (doors open) 7-9 p.m. (course). For more informa on and to register, email: stannsfamilygroup@gmail.com.

LADIES of St. Ann’s Parish: Do you long for a Women’s Bible Study? Would you like to meet other Catholic ladies in the Parish? Join us on Tuesdays starting Sept 18th from 10:30am -12:30pm. We will start with fellowship and move right into growing in relationship with our Heavenly Father. This brief but powerful six-week Bible study is the ideal way to revive and refresh yourself. Discover just how much God loves us and how the Gospels are deeply relevant to our relationship with God and with those we love. For more information, please contact Kathy at kathysmail@shaw.ca.

Alpha Fall 2018 If you are interested in helping with Alpha this Fall please contact Jody in the Religious Education Office. We need prayer support, table hosts, and kitchen help. This time we want to invite new people who have little or no exposure to the Christian faith. 

Religious Education Office. 604-852-5602 ex 7. Email alpha@stannsabbotsford.ca 

One of our elderly parishioners is in need of a ride home (on Ware Street) after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday evenings. If you can help out please call Patty at 604-302-2881. Thank you. 

ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER: If you know someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or possibly becoming a Catholic, consider invite them to join our class this September 2018 to May 2019 (RCIA). We meet on Thursday evenings. Classes are engaging and open to questions. If you are interested in helping others while also learning more about your faith, we need Catholic sponsors and hosts to help. Please contact Jody at the Religious Education Office. 604-852-5602 ex 7. Email  adultfaith@stannsabbotsford.ca 

PILGRIMAGE TO THE GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES———Saturday, August 18th, 10-4 at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary Street, Mission. Confessions begin at 10am. Mass 1pm Procession to Grotto (Rosary and Benediction) to follow. 

 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL is a ministry in our parish that feeds the hungry of the community through the help of your generous monetary donations and canned/dried foods left in the collection box in the foyer. We deliver food to their homes 3 times a week or as needed. We are currently short of canned fruit and mac & cheese. Please leave your donations in SVDP box in Church foyer. Thank you. 

CWL SISTERS: if you are interested in writing your story of immigrating to Canada, you still have time. Please drop them off at the Parish Office by August 1st.

VOLUNTEERS are needed by the Knights of Columbus to help with prep work, cooking, washing dishes etc. on the Food Bus during this year’s Agrifair. Please fill in your name and phone # on the SIGN UP SHEET found on the table in the Church Foyer.