Saint Ann Parish offered families the chance to participate in a
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary using the
Regnum Christi Pilgrim Queen Shrine through November leading up to the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th. We welcome families to continue signing up to receive the shrine in their home! Visit
saintannparish.com/faithformation to learn more.
This Thursday, December 12th, Mass will be in Spanish at 7:00 PM, followed by a celebration with traditional songs and dances for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
December 16th through 24th, the Saint Ann Hispanic Ministry will host Las Posadas, the traditional Novena Prayer and Holy Pilgrimage each night beginning at 7:00 PM in the church, followed by light refreshments.
Wednesday December 18th at 6:00 PM in Breen Hall, join us for a special Advent Faith Formation event on Accompanying Others in Suffering. At a time of year when the holiday cheer in the air can feel more like an assault than a blessing for those experiencing grief, this inspirational event will help us live out our Catholic mission to walk with friends and family members who are struggling. Snacks will be provided - bring a dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies to share! We will have boxes available so that everyone can take home an assortment of cookies.
Family Bible Study hosted by Zane and Maria Laughlin continues monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 3:30 PM in Breen Hall.
Families of all ages and sizes are welcome!
Join the GroupMe to learn more!
Save the Date - January 31st - February 1st, Immaculee Ilibagiza will be at Saint Ann to present her Story of Faith, Hope and Forgiveness Through Our Lady of Kibeho. More information about this event will be forthcoming.
May 1st through 8th, 2025,
Father Fye will be leading a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe & Cristero Saints of Mexico. Visit
www.206tours.com/frfye for more information. The deadline to register is
January 13th.
Cursillo, a Catholic retreat since the 1940s, is a source of spiritual awakening within Central Tennessee. Contact Saint Ann parishioners Ben Pietrzyk at
ben.pietrzyk@gmail.com or Tony Frankie at
tonyfrankie@gmail.com to attend one of the upcoming retreats held at Camp Marymount:
Men's Weekends - Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2025, Sept 25-28, 2025
Women's Weekends - Feb 13 - 16, 2025, Oct 2-5, 2025
We are in the third year of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Year of Mission. During this year, the United States Bishops are calling on American Catholics to examine how the Eucharist calls us to be on mission towards one another. Start a small group study to delve into this topic using
Transformed: The Gift and Challenge of the Eucharist. $8 donation per book is requested. Indicate your interest at
saintannparish.com/euchariststudygroup.
Our next Parent and Godparent Baptism class is
Monday, January 13th, at 6:30 PM. Contact
mandi@stannnash.org to learn more.
Ongoing Opportunities for Faith Formation
Mondays, 6:00 PM Young Adult Vespers and Social
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM OCIA Meeting and Social
2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Lighthouse Young Adult Adoration, Praise, & Worship
Thursdays, 10:00 AM Bible Study
Thursdays, 6:30 PM every other week Chosen Group Study
Fridays, 6:00 AM Men's Bible Study
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 3:30 PM Family Bible Study
Sundays, 9:40 AM Children's Religious Education PK3-Confirmation Prep
1st and 3rd Sundays, 12:15 PM Middle School Youth Group
Sundays, 3:30 PM Children's Religious Education K-10th Grade, Spanish
Sundays, 3:30 PM OCIA Meeting, Spanish
2nd and 4th Sundays, 6:00 PM High School Youth Group
Sundays, 7:30 PM Gianna's Group Bible Study for Moms of Young Children
Tuesday - Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 Daily Adoration
Around the Diocese:
The Cathedral of the Incarnation choir, along with a full orchestra, will present “Let the Stable Still Astonish,” a concert of Christmas music in various styles, at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 10, at the Cathedral. Admission is free. For more information, email
jschoos@cathedralnashville.org.
Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, of the Fathers of Mercy, will sign copies of his newest book, “Stand Firm, Be Strong: A Men’s Catholic Daily Devotional of Scripture and Saints” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Mary’s Bookstore.
St. Henry Church will host A Walk Through Bethlehem from 3:30-6 p.m. on
Sunday, Dec. 15, beginning in the Fellowship Hall. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit
sthenry.org/advent.
The Cathedral of the Incarnation will host Godsplaining: A Day of Recollection on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the church. The event will be hosted by Godsplaining Friars Father Gregory Pine, Father Patrick Briscoe, and Father Bonaventure Chapman.
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Communion for patient visitation at both the West and Midtown campuses. Eucharistic Ministers must be practicing Catholics and apply first to become hospital volunteers. A letter of good standing from the pastor must also be provided. Those interested should contact Susan Fussell at 615-222-6602 for additional information.
Listen to Nashville Catholic Radio on 100.5 FM and Streaming 24/7 on NashvilleCR.com...just tell your smart device to play Nashville Catholic Radio for the following local shows:"
Mondays: Around the Diocese 11 a.m., Laudato Si 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: Classic We Believe 11 a.m., Parenting Matters 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: NashVocations Podcast: Adapted for Nashville Catholic Radio 11 a.m., Faith in Business 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: Belonging for Young Catholic Adults 11 a.m., Parenting Matters (repeat from Tuesday) 11:30 a.m.
Help is needed on air, in production, promotion, financial, and many new areas to come. Email
Jim Crowe (jim.crowe@dioceseofnashville.com) or
Ron Fleitz (rfleitz31@gmail.com) for more information.
Retrouvaille is a marriage recovery program for struggling couples who are considering separation or divorce. It is Catholic in origin and orientation but is open to all married couples regardless of religious background. For confidential information about the program: 800-470-2230 or 615-523-0631 or
nrv3043@gmail.com or
www.HelpOurMarriage.org.
We continue our ongoing project to turn our current Cry Room into a sensory-friendly space for families who need to take a break from the pews during Mass. Learn more about this effort and make a donation at
saintannparish.com/little-saints-room.
Pray the family rosary every night with fellow Catholics around the country at 7pm on Nashville Catholic Radio. 100.5FM, streaming at NashvilleCR.com, or ask your smart speaker to "Play Nashville Catholic Radio".
We continue to have copies of Magnifikid available on Sundays and major feasts and holy days. They are placed near the bulletins for children to grab as they come into Mass. Each copy of Magnifikid includes all the readings and prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the rituals; a suggested prayer for Morning and Evening; many suggestions on how to live the entire week with the Lord; various games, a comic, and activities to help children learn about Christian life and culture; and a page intended for the parents with suggestions for family prayers. MagnifiKid is for children between the ages of 6 and 12.
For families: Brother Francis has a companion video series to the
Days of Advent! Watch with your family to learn more together about this special season of the church.
FORMED has also compiled all of their Advent and Christmas resources in one easy-to-find place.
Click here to access!
Saint Ann has a parish subscription to FORMED, the premier Catholic video streaming platform! Follow these steps to create your FREE account:
• Go to signup.formed.org
• Select your parish
• Register with your name and email address
• Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Our last official meeting of Sunday Religious Education will be this coming Sunday, December 15th. All students should attend the Breakfast with St. Nick with their families and check in with their catechists to be counted present and to receive a special gift from the parish.