MASS SCHEDULE:

Weekdays 7:00 or 9:30 a.m. (Convent)

8:00 a.m. (St. Ann Church)

Saturday 7:00 or 9:30 a.m. (Convent)

5:00 p.m. (St. Ann Church-Sunday

Fulfillment)

Sunday 8:00 a.m. (St. Ann Church)

11:00 a.m. (St. Ann Church)

BAPTISMS: By appointment. (Instruction

classes for Parents and God-parents on Monday

evenings by appointment. Contact the Rectory

early in pregnancy.)

CONFESSIONS: Sat. 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

WEDDINGS: Prepare for your marriage.

Archdiocese guidelines must be followed.

Contact the Pastor at least 6 months in

advance to assist you. You must be attending

Sunday Mass.

7530 Natural Bridge Normandy, Missouri- 63121

www.stannchurch-stl.org School website: www.sacs-stl.org Father Bill Kempf, Pastor, ext 855

Pat Marstall, Secretary- 385-5090, ext 851 Mary Jo Reichenbach, Principal

School- 381-0113 Anna Hook, Preschool Director- 382-2974

Eileen Engelmeyer, Bookkeeper- 385-5090 ext 852 Parish Center Scheduling and Rental- 385-5090

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: If you

are unable to attend mass for a prolonged

period of time, call the rectory to arrange for

Holy Communion at your residence. Likewise,

please inform the rectory staff if you

will be hospitalized so we can attend to your

spiritual health.

NEW PARISHIONERS: A warm welcome

to new parishioners. Please stop at the Rectory

and register. If you move, please let us know.

CHILDRENS LITURGY:

Grades K thru 6, Special Liturgy of the Word

at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, Sept-May

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Noon on Tuesday

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETINGS

Knights of Columbus - 2nd Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Rosary begins at 7:20 p.m.

Ladies’ Guild-Second Thursday– 8:00 p.m.

Men’s Club - Last Wednesday - 8:15 p.m.

Finance Committee Quarterly - 7:00 p.m.

School Board - 2nd Monday - 6:30 p.m.

Athletic Association - 4th Monday - 8:00 p.m.

Social Justice Committee-4th Monday-7:00 pm

SAPO……………………..1st Tuesday-7:00 p.m.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph

December 27, 2015

Lector Schedule December 31-January 3 Dec 31: 5:00 pm: To Be Announced

Jan 1, 2016 10:00 am: To Be Announced Saturday, January 2, 5:00 pm: Kevin Cook

Sunday, January 3, 2016: 8:00 am: Karen Hubbard

11:00 am: Beth Barrere

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph

SANCTUARY LADIES : Thursday December 31 Audrey Hughes and Rosemary Fischer

From the Pastor’s Pen: I came across this prayer for the New Year last December, just after we had printed the bulletin that would cover New Years week. Yet, I thought it worth the praying so I saved it to a file for use THIS year. What a world this might be if we all were able to pray from this place and this aware-ness. “May you be aware of all the places your feet carry you in the New Year and conscious that "The feet of those who bring glad tidings are blessed indeed." May you have compassion so deep that you can taste the tears of all your brothers and sisters who know pain and hurt in the far corners of the world. May you be the one with welcome written on your smile and hello etched upon your outstretched hand...the hand you extend to everyone who blesses you with their pres-ence. May you awake each morning with "thank you" on your lips and in your heart, recognizing that all is gift...all is blessing. May the grace of these sacred holidays spill over into your New Year and increase your joy and peace. May God bless you, throughout the New Year. Amen.” by Sr. Mary Elizabeth Tebo, FSP And this, from the writings of St. Francis De Sales: “Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life: rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in his arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.” May we all have a blessed and mercy-filled 2016...

Readings for the Week of December 27, 2015 Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:41-52 Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

December 27: Dynamic Catholic, Alive! –Family Prayer This feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph marks the last Sunday of the calendar year. The Holy Family can serve as a model for our own families. “The family is the original cell of human society and is, therefore, prior to any

recognition by public authority” (Compendium, 457). A vi-brant Catholic culture requires the renewal of family life, and family prayer is one source of renewal. How often do you pray as a family? Family prayer is essential in strengthening the Domestic Church. Happy New Year! archstl.org/dynamic

St Ann Ladies Luncheon will be Tuesday, December 29th. We will meet at 11:30 a,m. in the parking lot. Please contact Maureen Giblin, 383-3832 by Sunday (today) for reservations.

Save the Date for the 2016 Dinner Dance and Auction

St. Ann’s annual Dinner Dance and Auction is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th. Please reserve the date on your calen-

dars today! And remember, post Christmas sales are a great time to find wonderful deals on items to donate! If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity with this, our major fundraiser of the year, contact Pat at the rectory (385-5090

We will not have Coffee and Donuts next Sunday, Jan 3

St. Pius V Annual Migration Mass will be celebrated on Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2016. This multicultural celebration will welcome parishioners, citizens, immigrants, and refugees from our area and around the world! A color-ful and exuberant celebration of the Mass and a unique luncheon in Singler Hall featuring food from various nations are the highlights of this annual celebration. All are invited and encouraged to wear the ethnic dress of their heritage and to bring a dish representing their heritage to share at the Migration Mass luncheon; ethnic dishes from around the world are especially needed and welcome. You may bring your dish to Singler Hall before the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 3.

The 2016 Catholic Men for Christ Conference is sched-uled for Saturday, February 6, and will feature Tom Peter-son, Steve Bollman, Msgr. Eugene Morris, and David Wil-liams, along with emcee Zip Rzeppa. This year's conference will be held at the Peabody Opera House (1440 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103). For more information and to register, please visit the Catholic Men for Christ website catholicmenforchrist.org.

St. Ann Church December 27, 2015

MONDAY, December 28 7:00 am Maria Bac Nguyen (Good Shepherd Convent) 8:00 am Betty Muckerman TUESDAY, December 29

7:00 am Zelenovich family (Good Shepherd Convent) 8:00 am William Bove’

WEDNESDAY, December 30 7:00 am Maria Nhai Nguyen (Good Shepherd Convent) 8:00am Craven family (Not an All School Mass)

THURSDAY, December 31 7:00 am Maria Bac Nguyen (Good Shepherd Convent) 8:00 am Anna Chuc Nguyen 5:00 pm Michael Cody

FRIDAY, January 1 (Holy Family Feast Day) 9:30 am (Good Shepherd Convent) 10:00 am The people of St. Ann Parish

SATURDAY, January 2

9:30 am Charles Keen (Good Shepherd Convent) 5:00 pm

SUNDAY, January 3

8:00 am The people of St. Ann Parish 9:30 am Kennard L. Craven (Good Shepherd Convent) 11:00 am Luke Morrow

FINANCIAL REPORT

For the 3rd week of December ending 12/20/2015

$5,942 Stewardship Goal: $21,300

Actual Monthly Parish Stewardship: $19,792 Money Counters: Monday, December 28: Team D

There is a second collection next weekend for our St. Vincent

De Paul Society

Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and so can celebrate that we all be-

long to the holy family of God which makes us brothers and sisters to each other. At Christmas this year, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the joy and hope to our “brothers and sisters” who are poor by assisting 61

families, providing 24 with food, 4 with gifts, and 33 with utility and other bills. Thank you!

WEEKDAY MASSES Mon-Wed, Dec 28-30: Jayme Ferris & Ryan Klohr Thurs, Dec 31, 8 am : Rebecca Williams & Payton Ligon Thurs, Dec 31, 5 pm: 3 Volunteers needed Fri, Jan 1, 10 am: 3 Volunteers needed SATURDAY, January 2: 5:00 pm: Ethan & Olivia Bulard SUNDAY, January 3: 8:00 am: Alex Lawrence & Tahj Henderson 11:00 am: Christine Oyalo & Felix Opiyo

James Alexander Katie Alexander Patrick Barry Alex Befort Dorothy Birdsong Mary Leigh Britt Carl Brown Don Buchholz Marie Buechert Marcia Buterin Walter Chadwick Helen Craven Fr. Jim Edwards Rose Ann Emma Elaine Fitzgerald Kathleen Fitzgerald Marie Gagnepain Bruce Gardiner Julie Garcia Dominic Gaulden Fritzi Goodman Wallace Goodwin

Emily Habel Shannon McLaughlin Healy

Mary Hof Cindy Hogan Chris Holmes Betty Husmann James Jakle Levi Jennings Maggie Jost Michael Jost Jack Klein Pauline Lawler Barb Lynch Kirk Markuly Dan McGraugh Bob Merritt W.D.M. MaryLouise Montgomery Peggy Murry John Nikonowicz Jack Niland Sheila Nunes

Anne Parker Kevin Putnam Marcia Putnam Vi Rodgers Carol Ruth Roszhart Kimberly Ryan Joan Schroeder Rose Marie Schroeder Al Schulte Blain Selvidge Stephanie Selvidge Raymond Sharp Fred Shea Michael Shea James E. Smith Angela Tutt Joe Welsch Nancy Whalen Barbara Williams Marjorie Williams Theresa Zlotopolski Alfred Zlotopolski

Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Trivia night (Super Hero theme) to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, being held at Chaminade College School Atrium, 425 South Lindbergh. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person /$200 per table of 8. Price includes 2 free drinks per person! Light snacks will be provided. For more information or to register visit: www.ourladysinn.org or call Amy Rager @ 314-736-1544. All proceeds from the event will benefit Our Lady’s Inn, an emergen-cy shelter for homeless pregnant women and their children.

The 17th St. Louis Marian Conference will be held Jan. 15, 16, 17, 2016 held at the Renaissance Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge, 63134. Your spiritual weekend includes inspiring speakers, Holy Mass, Adoration Chapel, Confession. Scott Kennebeck, Executive Director of the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts will sing and lead the Liturgy. Enclose copy of bulletin notice for $5.00 discount. Call 314 4 23 -1 075 . Com p l e te d e t a i l s on ou r we b s i t e : www.stlmarianconference.net

YOU Can Help Your Marriage – 25% of surveyed couples say they are “Happily Married”. For everyone else there is Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Does talking only make it worse? For information on the Retrouvai l le Program, vis i t the webs ite at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. The next program begins the weekend of January 29-31, 2016.

The RLA is looking for individuals born in 1973 or after to partici-pate in the Rose Procession at the Annual Roe v. Wade Mass on Saturday, January 16 at 9:30 AM at the Cathedral Basilica. Individuals carry a rose during the entrance procession, represent-ing the approximately 1 million children who lost their lives to abor-tion during that year. Participants must be able to arrive at the Ca-t h e d r a l b e f o r e 8 : 4 5 A M . If you are interested, please contact Stephanie at stepha-nieto@archstl.orgor 314-792-7038 to sign up.

Please pray for the sick, the hospitalized, home bound, and nursing home residents:

COMING EVENTS MLK Day of Service………………………...…...….Mon, Jan 18 St. Ann School Open House……………..………...Sun, Jan 31 St. Ann School/Preschool Trivia Night…….………..Sat, Feb 6 SAPO Progressive Dinner……………………..……Sat, Feb 20