As we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Savior, we invite all families who are “EXPECTING” to receive a special blessing, Sunday, December 18th, at the 10:30am Mass.  Please Call St Anns Rectory @ 941-2556 so we may include you in this special blessing of families.

St Ann’s Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, Dec 7 at 7:30pm in the school Library. They will discuss Kathy Coffey’s book “Hidden Women of the Bible” in 19 short chapters.  Coffey imagines the Lives of “Hidden” women of the Bible and then connects them to women of today.  The Book is available at the Maryknoll bookstore.  If you tell them you are part of our group you will receive a discount.

On Wednesday, Dec 7 from 7:30-9 in St Ann’s rectory, there will be a bereavement workshop.  “Getting through the holidays, while experiencing grief or Loss” will be presented by Bess Steiger, LCSW, a Phelps Hospice Bereavement Coordinator.  This time of year can be especially difficult for anyone experiencing grief or loss of a loved one.  For additional Information and/or to register, please call Sr. Eileen Finnerty at 941-2556.

The annual dedication of the Christmas Crib will be Sunday Dec 4th, at 2pm.  The rain dat will be sunday Dec 11.  This year marks the 56th anniversary of our Community Christmas Crib.  The Crib is erected on the grounds of the House of Refuge Apostolic Church, located on the corner of Croton Ave & Todd Place.  50/50 Raffle tickets are $1 and will be available after Sunday Masses this weekend.

Please help!  There are many needy families who ask for our help at Thanksgiving.  If you can, please donate a turkey, a large chicken, Stuffing, Cranberries, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, canned items, etc.  Food should be brought to the Rectory no later than Sunday, November 20th.  Last year we prepared over 140 Thanksgiving baskets for distribution.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.