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This section contains annoucements and information of general interest to the St. Anne's community

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Caritas Fund Raising Campaign

This year’s theme of the campaign is ‘Love and Hope’, and you can support it by purchasing some Raffle Tickets from our volunteers or the Parish Office.

Each ticket only costs $20, and if we all just buy a few of them, many will be helped.

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Sunday Car Parking at St Stephen’s College

Applications closed. Successful applicants, who have received an email from the Parish Office, please kindly come to collect their car park labels on or before 30 September 2015.

Labels unclaimed after 30 September 2015 will automatically go to those on waiting list.
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Regular Mass Schedule Has Resumed

The end of the Summer schedule, and the resumption of the regular schedule for masses is now in effect.

Weekday Masses at St. Anne's are:

1) Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00AM;  
2) Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays at 9:30AM;  
3) Confessions at 5:00PM on Saturday, and by appointment for other times. 

Weekend Masses at St. Anne's:

1) Saturday at 6:00pm;  
2) Sunday (English) at 8:45AM and 11:15AM;  
3) Sunday (Cantonese) at 8:00AM (Carmelites Convent) and 10:00AM (St. Anne's). 

Weekday Masses at Carmelite Sisters: 1) Monday through Saturday at 7:15AM. 

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Car Parking at St. Stephen’s

We have very limited number of Sunday car parking spaces at St. Stephen’s College this year,

If you wish to apply, please contact our parish secretary, Jacqueline.

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Summer Pastoral Staff at St. Anne’s

Fr. John will be away this summer until August 10th.

During that time, Fr. Paulus Waris and Fr. David Tristianto, both of whom are Order of Carmelites priests, will cover all pastoral needs. They can be reached through the parish office at 2813-0206. 

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Marriage Celebration Mass

Marriage Celebration Mass

Congratulations to the 13 couples who participated in last Sunday’s “Marriage Celebration Mass" and to the many friends and family who came to witness and give blessing to the couples in their Renewal of Vows and Candle Lighting Ceremony. It was a very memorable evening thanks to our pastor Fr. John who led the couples in a prayerful renewal of love and promise.

The joyful atmosphere of the Mass overflowed into the parish hall as everyone gathered for a delicious potluck dinner. Blessings continued as we listened to The Covenant Hymn sung by Pat and David, Gregorian Chant by the men’s group and lots of laughter sharing wedding memories from Gigi.

Thank you to Hubie for his piano accompaniment. . . Ying Ying for the wonderful display of old photos . . . Angel for the incredible flowers . . . Markus for capturing the memories in photo . . . Christine, Mae and Estela, who helped with set up and food . . . and to all those behind the scenes who organized and prepared for this special event. It would be a blessing to celebrate with more couples in the future!

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From Fr. John

As a priest, I have been in accompaniment of a good number of persons and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one.  I have also witnessed their suffering exacerbated and prolonged when that loved one died without clear instructions for critical arrangements following their death. 

Making a will is one last loving act we can perform on behalf of those who have been most intimate and important in our lives.  As many of us return to our home countries this summer, please consider making a will while home if you have not done so already, and updating your will if one has already been made.

May you have an enjoyable summer!
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Farewell for Fr. Bruno Lepeu MEP

Farewell for Fr. Bruno Lepeu MEP
Fr. Bruno Lepeu, Associate Pastor at St. Anne's, will leave the parish on Monday, June 15th, to begin new assignments with the Hong Kong Diocese and with his religious community, the Paris Foreign Missions. 

There will be a farewell party for Fr. Bruno on Sunday, June 14th, from 11:15am to 1:00pm, at the Sea School cafeteria. 

All are welcome to join in as we express our gratitude and good wishes for Fr. Bruno.

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Little Sisters of the Poor

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be at all masses this weekend seeking support for the work that only they do exclusively, whether in Hong Kong or around the world: the care of elderly persons who cannot afford medical attention and have no meaningful support structures in their lives; among them, religious Sisters, Brothers and Priests from small communities. 

Please be as generous in the second collection as possible, or give you gift directly to the Sisters at the back of the church.  

Learn more about the activities of the Little Sisters at www.littlesistersofthepoor.org.hk

 

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World Communications Day

The 49th World Communications Day will be celebrated on the Solemnity of the Ascension, 17 May 2015.  The main theme is “Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love”.  

In accordance with the usual practice, a second collection for the promotion of the media apostolate in our diocese is to be taken up at all public Masses.

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Day of Prayer for the Church in China

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI invited the Church throughout the world to pray for the Church in China on every May 24th, by the intercession of Our Lady of Sheshan, Mary Help of Christians.

To prepare for this day, Fr. Bruno will give a talk on the situation of the Church in China in the Parish Hall on Friday, May 15th at 8:00PM.

It will be conducted in French.

To pray for the Church in China on this occasion, please refer to Pope Benedict’s prayer to Our Lady of Sheshan.  Please visit this link.

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Catholic Women's League Raffle

This weekend the Catholic Women's League of Hong Kong will be selling raffle tickets to fund their many programs that assist promising students from deprived backgrounds, the elderly, and the physically and mentally handicapped.  

Please be generous in your purchase of their raffle tickets, or your direct contributions.  

Thank you.
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Marriage Celebration Mass and Potluck Dinner

b2ap3_thumbnail_Wedding.png     Love one another as I have loved you.  John 15:1

The Saint Anne’s Parish Community will honor our married couples at a special “Marriage Celebration Mass with Renewal of Vows for Catholic Married Couples” to be held Sunday, May 31st  at 6:00PM with a Potluck Dinner immediately following.

All couples are invited to celebrate their life-long commitment to one another during this special evening. Whether you are in your first year of marriage or enjoying a milestone, please come to share in a commemoration of life and love, renewal of vows, and marriage blessing. Family and friends are welcome to attend with you at both the Mass and Potluck Dinner. 

For planning purposes and the importance of each couple’s commitment to the celebration, this is a signup only event!  We ask that signups be made no later than Monday, May 18th and please tell us how many persons will be attending with you.  We look forward to sharing a memorable evening together.

For more information and to sign up please contact Sally Helfer at 6777-0857 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Aid for Middle East Christians

An amount of HK $50,000 was raised during Lent from the parishioners of St. Anne's for the pastoral and social needs of Catholics and other Christians in the Middle East who are under religious persecution, suffered dislocation, or have been martyred outright.  

Thank you for responding so generously to the needs of these vulnerable, individuals, families and communities.

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English Speaking Parish Council (EPC)

The EPC will meet this coming Tuesday, April 14th, at 7:45 pm in the parish hall.

Interested parties can bring issues to the council either in person or via a council member, especially the Chair, Mr. David Lamb, or the pastor, Fr. John.
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English Retreat for Teenagers

English Retreat for Teenagers
ACTS Hong Kong is an exciting new initiative for the English-speaking Catholic community of Hong Kong. It is a charity established in partnership with Ampleforth College, UK, to bring the faith formation programmes of Ampleforth to Hong Kong teenagers.

The Spiritual Director, Fr Chad Boulton OSB, is visiting Hong Kong from 26 March to 1 April. As Senior Chaplain of Ampleforth College, Fr Chad oversees the spiritual formation of 600 girls and boys from 13 to 18-years-old, and conducts programmes for adults. He will be conducting a series of retreats here for teenagers and adults, over his 5 day visit.

Please go the website: www.acts.hk to find out more and sign up. There are limited places.

Finally and most importantly, please keep the mission of ACTS Hong Kong in your prayers.

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Lenten Film Showing

Lenten Film Showing
A Lenten Film Showing focusing on the message of the Divine Mercy of our Lord will be shown on March 27th, Friday at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall.

The 65-minute DVD "Ocean of Mercy - One Vision - No Limits" tells the true story of three Polish saints: Saint Faustina, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint (Pope) John Paul II.

Find out the stories of
  • Jesus appearing to Sister Faustina with his message of the endless and merciful love of God towards all people
  • Fr. Maximilan Kolbe who volunteered to die in the place of a stranger at the concentration camp and
  • the beloved Pope John Paul II.
Contact Vivian Lee (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Sally Helfer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 





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Confessions During Lent

Confessions will be available every Saturday during Lent from 5:00 to 5:30 pm in the parish church, as well as by appointment for other times.

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Stations of the Cross During Lent

Stations of the Cross will be held in English during Lent on Wednesday evenings at 8:00PM in the parish church.

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Giving Alms During Lent

For those who wish to make almsgiving a part of your Lenten practice, you may wish to join other parishioners in donating to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

This is a papal agency for humanitarian and pastoral support of Middle Eastern churches.

During this time when Middle Eastern Catholics and their families are being martyred for the faith, and when Christian villages and neighborhoods are under pressure and attack, their need for assistance and support from us is greater than ever.

During the remaining 3 weekends of Lent there will be a special box in the back of the church to receive any donations you may wish to make for the pastoral and temporal needs of Middle Eastern Catholics and other Christians.

We will consolidate your offerings and make one single gift from St. Anne's.

Thank you for your generosity. Yours, Fr. John 
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