With thanks to Dennis Montecillo for compiling this video and to all of our current and former parishioners for contributing!  

At the end of St John's Gospel, we are told that if everything Christ did during his brief earthly life were written down, the entire world would not contain the books. We can infer, therefore, that many of Christ's miracles and encounters were not recorded in the New Testament.

So why did St Luke include the miracles of curing the leper? Clearly because of the lesson that Christ teaches us by it: the beauty of gratitude.

The one leper who came back to thank Jesus is praised for this gratitude. We can almost hear the sadness in Christ's heart at the lack of gratitude in the other nine who were healed. Why does Christ value gratitude so much? Is he vain? Is his self-esteem so weak that he gets depressed if we don't praise and thank him?

No. He values gratitude because gratitude is valuable - it's valuable for us, for the health of our souls.

In the first place, gratitude keeps us grounded in the truth, which is key for our ongoing relationship with God. In the second place, gratitude is the perfect antidote to sin. Sin turns us in on ourselves, like an ingrown toenail; gratitude opens us up to God and neighbour.

Gratitude is one of the most beautiful flowers in the garden of virtue - what a pity that it's so rare!

Fr. Paulus Waris Santoso, O.Carm 

The St. Anne's Filipino Community wishes to encourage and invite all our parishioners, including children, to participate in our beautiful ceremony The October Living Rosary.It is an expression of love for our Blessed Mother and it will be held on October 27^th at exactly 2:00 PM and the assembly time is 1:30 PM. Please join us in praying the rosary, singing Marian songs, flower offering, the crowning of our Blessed Mother Mary, and the Benediction and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

If your children want to dress up as angels, please let us know in advance so that we can provide appropriate attire for them and souvenirs for their participation. There will be some sharings and refreshments right after the activities.For queries, please call Lorenda Rafanan 9107-9805 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The Hong Kong government and the Philippines Consulate are providing a free MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine for all Overseas Foreign Workers, for those who were born from 1967 onward. They must be 52 years old or younger. To apply, please submit your name as shown in your contract or passport. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please contact Lorenda G. Rafanan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or WhatsApp 6370-3640.  

The buffet dinner for celebrating the 60th anniversary of St. Anne's Church will be held at the Hong Kong International School cafeteria (Tai Tam campus) from 5 pm. There will be entertainment and a buffet. Tickets are limited, on sale now. Parishioners are encouraged to bring a dish or a dessert to share!

The parish will arrange a shuttle bus after the 3 pm Mass for guests, senior citizens, families with children, and other people in need. Other participants are advised to take public transport.

As advised by the Hong Kong International School, all guests need to be checked in on arrival by the security. (See announcement overleaf.) Please remember to bring your ID cards or passports for entry. You can also pre-register your name and get an electronic pass. For pre-registration, please contact our staff, Mr. Desmond Lau, after the mass to provide your name (full name in English as shown on ID card) and email address. 

Security Clearance for St. Anne's Anniversary Party

If you have purchased a ticket for the 60th Anniversary celebration party or are planning to attend but have yet to buy a ticket, please submit an email address, with your first and last name, for security clearance at HKIS (not required if you already have a Hong Kong International School ID).

A sign-up sheet can be found at the back of the church. Alternatively, you may give the information directly to Desmond.

Names and email addresses will be submitted to HKIS security and an e-pass (similar to a boarding pass) will be sent via the email submitted.

Please be sure to bring the e-pass along with identification document (HKID or Passport) to the school on Sept 22nd for entrance to the party. 

We are looking for your generous support in donating potted flowers such as orchids and roses to decorate the newly restored Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto and the icons for the blessings ceremony at the 3pm Mass on 22 September.We hope we can receive as many as pots possible for this special day.Please feel free to go take a look at the grotto and icons after mass and decide how you can contribute.

For those who wish to donate, please arrange with your florist to deliver the flowers on the 19th & 20th September so that the flowers stay fresh for Sunday and we can line them nicely.

Your Contributions will be greatly appreciated!

Delivery Address:

St. Anne's Church
1 Tung Tau Wan Road
Stanley
Hong Kong
Tel: 2813 0206

The parish is planning to construct a Grotto in honor of the Blessed Virgin. The Grotto will be built on the side of the church near the current structure that houses several icons and the goal is to have it completed before the St Anne's 60^th Anniversary celebration that will take place on Sunday, 22^nd September.

While the construction of the Grotto is important, so is ensuring that there are sufficient plants, flowers, and greenery to make the Grotto aesthetically pleasing and a desirable place for prayer. Therefore, we are making an urgent appeal to any parishioner who has a green thumb, is interested in gardening or simply wants to get involved in designing and coordinating the planting and vegetation.  If we want the Grotto to look presentable at the 60^th Anniversary celebration, then planning and ordering plants and other greenery should happen now.  Please consider volunteering and contributing to the beauty of St Anne's. 

If interested, please contact David Lamb at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 6771-1787. 

In line with St. Anne's 60^th Anniversary, we will also be celebrating the golden jubilee and silver jubilee of the services of Fr. Cuff and Sr. Antonysamy, respectively, on 22 September (Sun).The event will start at 3pm with a special Mass celebrated by Cardinal Tong.This will be followed by a party at the Hong Kong International School cafeteria from 5pm. There will be entertainment and a buffet.

Tickets will go on sale next weekend from 31 August (Sat) for St. Anne's 60^th birthday party! Parishioners are encouraged to bring a dish to share!Regular (adult) tickets are $120 per person, and discounted tickets are $80 for helpers, elderly (65+), and children (under 12).The ticket will include transportation from St. Anne's to the HKIS campus and back.Please get the tickets before they are sold out!Enter your text here ...

The Acolyte Ministry is seeking new members to join a dedicated group of altar servers. You must be at least ten years old and have received your First Holy Communion. Training will take place in September and you will begin your new service in October!If you are a current acolyte and have not received an email from AhYoung regarding your September availability, please send her an email as soon as you can. If you are interested, please email AhYoung Chi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 For the past 25 years, thousands have flocked to the Divine Retreat Centre for this 5-day retreat to receive physical, psychological and spiritual healing.

The Eucharistic Oblate for the Vulnerable has invited Fr. Augustine Valooran, a preacher from the Divine Retreat Centre, to give a talk on the Eucharist followed by a Eucharistic Healing here at St. Anne's on 30th June from 1pm to 3pm. Don't miss it!

St. Anne is celebrating her 60^th birthday this year! On September 22^nd, we will have a special Mass presided by Cardinal John Tong, followed by dinner and festivities. Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us! As a birthday project, we would like to collect photos of parishioners and their families from present and yesteryear, when they first came to St Anne's and now, to make a video album. The pictures can be of family shots, or of religious occasions, or from the Parish BBQ etc. Please submit enthusiastically to Linda Law, via message at 9832 0239 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!  

Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital is a community Hospital serving the Wong Tai Sin and surrounding areas since 1961. A raffle draw for the benefit of Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Ltd will be held on June 26, 2019. Raffle tickets are selling now and your support to this would be much appreciated! The proceeds of the raffle draw will help finance the non-subvented areas of the Hospital including the Pastoral Ministry Department, Community Specialty Clinics, and other medical projects. 

 FREE screening of "M et le 3me Secret" followed by a sharing session with the director. This is a A French documentary investigating the apparitions of the Virgin Mary (一部探討聖母瑪利亞顯靈的法國紀錄片). The movie will be in French with English and Chinese subtitles.

Wednesday, 19th June at 7:00pm
Y Theatre, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Road, HK

Thursday, 20th June at 7:10pm (Limited Tickets)
AMC Cinema, House 4, Pacific Place, HK
For tickets, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Nearly everyone agrees that meditation is beneficial. Meditation helps us focus and cultivates inner calm. It is just a matter of making time and having the discipline to do it. It is easier to do it with others than by yourself. The St Anne's Meditation Group meets every Tuesday at 7pm (come at least 15 minutes earlier to settle down) in the sanctuary to practice stillness and silence. We finish before 7:45 and you will feel more rested than when you came. Come and find out. 

For more information, please contact Vivian Lee at 6100 0880. 

The 17th of December this year will be the 82nd birthday of His Holiness Pope Francis. 

The Holy See Study Mission together with the Diocese of Hong Kong is organizing a concert which will be held at 8:00 p.m. on the 16th December at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Central to celebrate the Holy Father's birthday. 

You are all invited to participate at such a joyous event. 

Nearly everyone agrees that meditation is beneficial. Meditation helps us focus and cultivates inner calm. It is just a matter of making time and having the discipline to do it. It is easier to do it with others than by yourself. The St Anne's Meditation Group meets every Tuesday at 7 pm (come at least 15 minutes earlier to settle down) in the sanctuary to practice stillness and silence. We finish before 7:45 and you will feel more rested than when you came. Come and find out. For more information, please contact Vivian Lee @ 6100 0880.

To learn more about Christian meditation, there will be a talk on January 27th (Sunday) by Father Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk who became famous for meditating with Lee Kuan Yew, the former prime minister of Singapore. His talk is entitled "Word into Silence." Fr Laurence is head of the World Community of Christian Meditation. Details to follow. 

Catholicism 201 Course – Starting 11 January 2019

You may be considering becoming a Catholic or wanting to learn more about the foundations of Catholic faith, so that you can share yours with others more effectively. A small group has been meeting weekly Fridays 7PM. We share faith, fellowship, and food, with freedom fully to express your concerns, questions and views.

We are about to start a new course – Catholicism 201 – that covers the Catholic Church, the Seven Sacraments, Mary and the Saints, and Catholic Moral and Social Teaching. It is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a personal copy of which is required for the course.

While we consider New Year's resolutions, please prayerfully consider if one you could make would be to deepen and strengthen your faith and that of others who are new to the faith by joining us for this course.

Please contact Paul Jackson – WhatsApp 9371 6636 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Vivian Lee – WhatsApp 6100 0880 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or Sister Wu – WhatsApp 9660 4468 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our annual Christmas party with lottery draw will be held on Dec 2 (Sunday) at the St. Teresa Kindergarten playground. Parishioners and non-Catholics are welcome. Tickets are on sale now.

VOLUNTEERS are needed for various tasks for this important annual parish building event. If you can lend a hand, there are many things to be done. Please contact Paul Munder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to volunteer!

​Please find attached the Lectors Schedule for December (plus 1 January 2019).

December is always a busy (and joyful) month in our Parish and our personal schedules as well, a few of us have been assigned to read twice, and many thanks in advance for this extra help.

God bless you all for your service.

Kindest regards,

Maria Lee