The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 9, 2024 is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year and will be celebrated at the 9am Mass that morning.
St. Ann's Family Ministry invites all families to join them in making Advent wreaths on Saturday, November 16th at 3pm in Fr. Bennett Hall. Grandparents are welcome to bring grandchildren. All materials will be provided, as well as snacks and beverages. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the significance of the Advent wreath and share in fellowship. We hope to see you there as we kick off this meaningful season together! If you have any questions please e-mail Family Ministry at: stannfamilyministry@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to Sign Up!
Stop by the Gathering Space to sign up to light the Advent wreath at one of our Advent Masses. All are welcome: individuals, couples or families! Look for the purple binder and sign up for one Mass. Thanks!
Join us on Tuesday, November 26th right here at Saint Ann, for a service of Gratitude and Thanksgiving with local faith leaders of many traditions. There will be a soup and bread supper at 6pm and the service will begin at 7pm. Please contact the parish office (kris.martino@stannavon.com or 860-673-9858) if you will be bringing soup and/or bread supper. Please let us know your name, phone number and what you are brining. Thank you!
Please join us to support farmers and artisans from developing countries. The Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am-5pm and on Sunday, November 24th from 9am-12:30pm. Items such as coffee, woven crafts, chocolates, Christmas decoration and more will be available. Why not get started on your Christmas list! Sponsored by St. Ann's Social Outreach Ministry.
Our Knights of Columbus will be taking pie orders in the Gathering Space after all Masses the weekends of November 9/10 and 16/17. The delicious pies (apple, pumpkin, very berry & peach praline) are only $12 each and can be picked up after all Masses the weekend of November 23/24...just in time for Thanksgiving! CLICK HERE TO ORDER & PAY ONLINE!
Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this divine presentation of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. From miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father's razor sharp Irish wit. This hilarious, interactive comedy includes a collection, a raffle and even an actual Bingo game. (18 & up) Review: “Your program was incredible. You had everyone spellbound, as you took them on your journey of laughter, dancing, singing and providing the audience with a spirituality check. You made everyone happy, you made everyone grateful that they had God on their side. You also helped us add funds to our treasury for our many causes that we support throughout the year.” Frank Connelly Jr. Grand Knight, Sacred Heart Council 5780, Madison, CT
If you have any gently used clothing or accessories to donate, you can do so on Tuesday-Thursday, October 1-3, from 9:30am - 4pm (Tuesday until 7:30pm). Then shop the sale on Friday, October 4th from 5-7pm ($5 admission fee) and Saturday, October 5th from 9am- 2pm (no fee and most items are $3). All proceeds go towards partial tuition scholarships for deserving urban students who attend local Catholic High Schools.
Please click here to see the letter sent to Fr. Fontana thanking him and the parishioners of Saint Ann for the donations made towards their Pilgrimage to the West Coast.
The Archdiocese of Hartford will celebrate the Investiture of the Pallium to be bestowed upon Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne by the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Christophe Cardinal Pierre, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 11am at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford. This will be a historic event and all invited. If you wish to attend, please register online by clicking here. No computer? Call the parish office at (860) 673-9858.
If you are a volunteer at St. Ann (or any Catholic parish) you need to take the VIRTUS training. Many volunteers have already done this, but if you haven't you can either do it online at virtusonline.org or you can attend our in-person training. This will be held on Wednesday, September 11th from 2-5pm in Fr. Bennett Hall (it is the full 3 hours). If you would like to register for this session, please contact Jennifer Soucy at: jennifer.soucy@stannavon.com or 860-673-9858, ext. 234.
Our Avon Knights of Columbus invite you to join them on a journey of discovery and sample the fruits of vineyards from around the world! The Wine Tasting will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 5:15-8pm in Fr. Bennett Hall. Cost will be $35 per person and proceeds and will benefit Feeding Greater Hartford. Click here for more information and a link to pay online.
As part of the Archdiocese of Hartford's Mission Cooperative the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate-Gulu will be visiting St. Ann on the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd. From their website we learn that, "The Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu (LSMIG) is an indigenous Congregation of Catholic Sisters founded in 1936 in the Archdiocese of Gulu in Northern Uganda (East Africa)... The Congregation of the LSMIG is based in Northern Uganda and was founded in 1939 by Bishop Angelo Negri, a Comboni Missionary. The mission of the LSMIG is to witness to the love of Jesus Christ to most vulnerable especially women, children, youth and the aged. The LSMIG live their mission through: Catholic education, health, pastoral and social services to the poor and the most vulnerable in the society." For more information, click here.
Quo Vadis Retreat is a 4 day overnight camp for Catholic men of high school age (13-18) to deepen their Faith, grow in Virtue, learn more about all vocations, and better discern God's call in their lives. This 4 day overnight camp ($150) will be held on June 20-23, 2024 at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. Click here for flyer with registration and contact information.
Dear Parishioners: Last summer our community was blessed to have Seminarian Gregory Myer with us. Since his return to seminary studies in Minnesota, he has made an advancement towards priesthood. Seminarian Gregory received the official Ministry of Lector. The ministry of Lector is reserved for men officially installed by the bishop and who are preparing for ordination to the diaconate and/or priesthood. On behalf of the Parish of St Ann, I congratulate Seminarian Gregory on this spiritual milestone! Let's continue to pray for him as he continues his journey to priesthood. Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Al Fontana, Pastor
Congratulations to Bill and Theresa Bachhuber on receiving the 2024 St. Jospeh Medal of Appreciation yesterday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. For over 36 years, Bill and Theresa have been active members of St. Ann's and have participated in numerous ministries and Parish Council. You can read Father Al's letter detailing all of their service to St. Ann's in the March 10, 2024 bulletin by clicking the title.