St. Anne Catholic Church 
The Spirit of St. Anne Church
February 1, 2019
St. Anne Catholic Church
Pastor's Corner
A Few Words from Fr. Robert
Bulletin
Our bulletin is a very important way for us to communicate with each other. This year it was necessary to raise the number of bulletins printed so that we didn't run out at the 12:30 Mass.  Because the bulletin is printed in-house on our copier machine it costs roughly $11,000 a year to print. We have decided to contract out bulletin printing and have negotiated a very favorable financial agreement with LPI or Liturgical Publications. This will not only save us $11,000 but actually generate a small amount of income in royalties. As you might expect, this financially favorable contract depends on advertising. If you have a business or practice, please consider advertising in our bulletin. It is my hope that our bulletin will become a kind of Catholic Business Directory for Columbus, the first place our parishioners would check when they need a service or work to be done on their homes.

Comings and Goings
Fr. Mark is away this week visiting his Mom in Buffalo as she moves to a new assisted living facility. Don't worry St. Anne Pacelli students, he will be back for class on Monday. When he gets back, I will be away on the annual province retreat with the friars. Then I will be visiting the friars in Florida for a couple of days, so I'll be out next weekend. Fr. Manny has been asked to help out at our parish in Port St. Lucie Florida the following weekend. There will be lots of comings and goings in the next two weeks. Now you see us now you don't, but rest assured that you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Deimel Legacy Ball
The Deimel Legacy Ball was a great night to be a Catholic in Columbus. The attendance was wonderful and the "entertainment" was very enjoyable. I warned Brian Sillito that Fr. James was a quick wit. Both Bishop Hartmayer and Fr. James, our Minister Provincial were very pleased and impressed with the evening. We all know that the purpose of the whole effort is to provide scholarships to those who wish to attend St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School but don't have the resources to do so. I can't think of a more noble or important task. Thank You, thank you, thank you to everyone who made that evening go so well.

All Dried Up
The sewage backup in the brand new bathrooms has been repaired and cleaned up. Now the plumbers and contractors are trying to figure out what caused it and how we can avoid problems like this in the future. There seems to be some concern about the pipes which connect the church to the main sewage line. Because our campus has been built in stages there is a lot of confusion about what connects to what. I apologize to the people at last week's 5:30 Mass who went without lavatory facilities. I'm grateful to Mr. Jim Mahnken and the plumbing crew who came in on Saturday evening to get the mess fixed while we were all at the Deimel Ball.
Stewardship Spotlight
Bishop's Annual Appeal
This year's theme is "Who is My Neighbor?" Our parish goal is $149,830. With your help, we can assure the continued support of the many important programs that help thousands in our diocese each year; the education of our children and seminary students, evangelization and Christian initiation, ongoing formation for our clergy, and more. We are blessed with much; let us be a blessing to others.


Making News
Ledger-Enquirer
St. Anne Community Outreach Featured in Local Newspaper
The efforts of St. Anne Community Outreach and Feeding the Valley Food Bank were spotlighted in the Ledger-Enquirer this week. The organizations teamed up to feed federal employees affected by the government shutdown. Read all about it here.
Mark Your Calendar
Baptism Class
Baptism Class
If you would like to have your child baptized at St. Anne Church, you must be a registered member and attend a Baptism Class. Our next Baptism Class is Sun., Mar. 17 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Anne-Pacelli's High School Media Center. Register online to attend.
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Save The Dates!

Ultreya
Sun., Feb. 3
1:30 p.m.
Parish Hall of 
St. Patrick's Church in Phenix City

Covenant Marriage Preparation Program
Sat., Feb. 9
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

High School Youth Group  Meeting
Sun., Feb. 10
7-8:30 p.m.
Visitation Hall
Note: Middle School Youth Group won't meet on this date

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Contact Information
St. Anne Catholic Church
2000 Kay Circle
Columbus, GA 31907
706-561-8678