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Parish Directory 2019
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Table of Contents
Our Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mass, Confession, and Adoration Schedule . . . . . . . . 6
Our Leadership & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Liturgical Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RCIA/Initiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Social Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
NOTE:
For more information please visit our website:
www.stanneaz.org
3Our Story
In 1936, while the small town of Gilbert, Arizona, was written up as the
“Alfalfa Hay Capital of the World,” Father Vincent Mastres celebrated the
first Mass on November 22, in the small adobe mission church, located
on 20 West Bruce Avenue, which he and a group of volunteers built with
a $3,000.00 donation from the Catholic Church Extension of Chicago. The
building could hold seventy people, and served as a mission of St. Mary
Parish in Chandler. Sunday Masses were celebrated by the administrator
Father Joseph Patterson.
On October 22, 1943, the mission became St. Anne Parish with its own
pastor: Father Godfrey Fontaine. Dominican Sisters from Michigan arrived in
1948 and established a school for kindergarten through 4 th Grade, which
later closed in 1958. After being served by a series of faithful pastors for
thirty-five years, the old adobe church was torn down to be replaced by a
220-person capacity church which cost $80,000.00, financed through the
Charity and Development Appeal Fund. It was dedicated on August 1, 1971,
by Bishop Edward McCarthy; the pastor was Father Vincent Nevulis.
In 1985, Father Raul Morales organized a building fund campaign to build
a church at the new site on Elliot Road. The first Mass in the new church
took place on February 25, 1989 and the temple was dedicated on April 30,
1989 by Bishop Thomas O’Brien. At present, this space is now known as
the Parish Hall.
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Three years beforehand, in 1986, 74-year-old Father Stephen Adrian came as
Associate Pastor. Father Adrian would remain a faithful servant and refused
to retire until his peaceful passing in 2013, when he was 101 years old. A
former Episcopalian priest who had converted to Catholicism and eventually
ordained a Catholic priest in 1984, Father Douglas Lorig was installed as
the new pastor in June, 1989. Father Lorig soon started perpetual adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament in 1993, by converting his own office space into
an Adoration Chapel. With the surging population growth in Gilbert and
surrounding areas, a new church was desperately needed. Under Father
Lorig’s leadership, our present church was built and the dedication Mass was
celebrated by Bishop Thomas O’Brien on April 21, 1998.
The parish grew to over 4,500 registered families, becoming one of the
largest parishes in the country! Almost all of the ministries we have at the
church today started during this time and continue to flourish. In 1999 we
welcomed sisters from Mexico – the Carmelite Missionaries of St. Therese
of the Child Jesus (Misioneras Carmelitas de St. Teresa del Niño Jesus) who
joyfully helped out in our growing Hispanic ministries. We then raised funds to
construct a monastery for them in Mexico which was completed in 2002. We
continue to be blessed by the presence of the Carmelite sisters, helping out
not only here, but in other parishes as well.
The Diocese of Phoenix would also experience a change in December of
2003 - Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted was installed as our new Bishop. Father
Lorig was succeeded by Father Gregory Schlarb in 2006. In 2012, our current
pastor Father Sergio Fita, and his associate Father Juan Cano, arrived from
Spain. They belong to Servi Trinitatis (Servants of the Trinity), a secular
institute of the Church, which was founded in Spain. This is the first parish in
the United States where this order has sent priests to serve God’s people. In
July of 2014, parishioners bid farewell to Father Juan Cano who left to start
his new assignment in Spain. For the last two years up to the present, we’ve
been blessed with the help of several visiting priests, among them – Father
Charles Casale, Msgr. Michael Nestor, and Father Dennis Riccitelli. Currently,
we’re enjoying the assistance of Parochial Vicar, Father Job Kundoni from
Diocese of Verapoly, India and Father Joal Bernales, a Diocese of Phoenix
priest originally from the Philippines.
In October of 2014, we celebrated our 70th year of being a parish! Today,
we continue to pray for the Lord’s guidance and providence, and Our Lady’s
motherly care, as we continue our mission of the New Evanglization. St. Anne,
St. Therese, and all the angels and saints...Pray for Us!
5Mass, Confession,
and Adoration Schedule
There are different Mass schedules during the year. For the most
up-to-date schedule, please visit: https://stanneaz.org/about/times
Saturday Vigil Masses:
• 4:30 p.m. (English)
• 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday Mass times:
• English at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
• Spanish: 1 p.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule:
• Monday: 8 a.m. (English), 12 p.m. Noon (English), 6:15 p.m. (Spanish)
• Tuesday: 8 a.m. (English), 12 p.m. Noon (English), 6:15 p.m. (Spanish)
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. (Tridentine - Latin), 12 p.m. Noon (English)
• Thursday: 8 a.m. (English), 12 p.m. Noon (English), 6:15 p.m. (English)
• Friday: 8 a.m. (Tridentine - Latin), 12 p.m. Noon (English), 6:15 p.m. (English)
• Saturday: 7 a.m. (English)
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Confession Schedule:
Monday/Lunes: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday/Martes: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday/ Miercoles: NO CONFESSION
Thursday /Jueves: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday/Viernes: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday/Sábado: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday/domingo: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
NOTE: If there is a funeral on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, confession
will start at 11 a.m.
Check our Confession Line Camera to see the length of the line. It is
blurred for anonymity.
Parish Holy Hour:
• Thursdays - 7 p.m.
Perpetual Adoration
• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Learn about prayer in
Eucharistic Adoration.
Holy Days of Obligation
• January 1 – The solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
• May 8 – The solemnity of the Ascension (transferred to a Sunday from
May 5th)
• August 15 – The solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary (abrogated when it falls on a Monday)
• November 1 – The solemnity of All Saints
• December 8 – The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
• December 25 – The solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
*Whenever January 1, August 15, or November 1 falls on a Saturday or
Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
Schedule Change Messages
• For schedule changes, please visit the website, www.stanneaz.org
7Our Leadership & Staff
Pastor..................................................................Father Sergio Muñoz Fita
Vicar.............................................................................Father Job Kundoni
Vicar............................................................................Father Joal Bernales
CLERGY - DEACONS
Deacon Keith Boswell..........................................................(480) 507-4400
dcnboswell@stanneaz.org
Deacon Joe Spadafino........................................................(480) 507-4400
dcnspadafino@stanneaz.org
Deacon Bob Carey..............................................................(480) 507-4400
dcncarey@stanneaz.org
Deacon Andrew Gilliland......................................................(480) 507-4400
agilliland@stanneaz.org
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Parish Administration............................ Deacon Andrew Gilliland
(480) 507-4420
agilliland@stanneaz.org
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Priests’ Secretary............................................................... Norma Guzman
(480) 507-4422
normag@stanneaz.org
Director of Friends of the Needy....................................... Merci Hernández
(480) 507-4466
mercih@stanneaz.org
Gift Shop Volunteer....................................................................Cristin Allen
(480) 507-4409
giftshop@stanneaz.org
Front Office Receptionist....................................................Lourdes Salazar
(480) 507-4400
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Director......................................................... Mike Zazick
(480) 507-4477
mikez@stanneaz.org
Technology Development Coordinator............................ Monique Spryszak
(480) 507-4476
moniques@stanneaz.org
FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation Director.......................................................... Donna Kano
(480) 507-4430
dkano@stanneaz.org
Coordinadora de Catequesis Familiar...............................Sister Juana Vera
(480) 507-4432
sisterjuana@stanneaz.org
Coordinadora de Bautismos...............................Sister Viviana Lopez Luera
(480) 507-4434
sisterviviana@stanneaz.org
9Marriage Coordinator.................................................. Jean Estes-Gonzales
(480) 507-4439
jeaneg@stanneaz.org
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Children’s Sacraments.........................
Micheal McConnel
(480) 507-4451
michealm@stanneaz.org
Coordinadora de Catequesis del Buen Pastor................. Lourdes Santiago
(480) 507-4455
lourdesv@stanneaz.org
Youth Ministry Coordinator................................................... John Caballero
(480) 507-4441
johnc@stanneaz.org
RCIA/Returning Adult Formation Coordinator...................Aurora Sarmiento
(480) 507-4433
auroras@stanneaz.org
Catequesis Familiar...........................................Sister Viviana Lopez Luera
(480) 507-4434
sisterviviana@stanneaz.org
LITURGY & MUSIC
Director of Music........................................................................ Paul Dittus
(480) 507-4461
pauld@stanneaz.org
Spanish Music Coordinator...............................................Francisco Santos
(480) 507-4463
franciscos@stanneaz.org
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Coordinator.............................................................Joe Reed
(480) 507-4470
joer@stanneaz.org
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Ministries
Catechesis and Faith Formation:
Children - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
NOTE: Registered parishioners can sign up for CGS sessions on line.
“At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, ‘Who is the greatest
in the kingdom of heaven?’ He called a child over, placed it in their midst,
and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children,
you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like
this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives
one child such as this in my name receives me.” (Mt 18:1-5)
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)?
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is an approach to the religious
formation of children 3-12 years of age. The catechesis is based on the
conviction that God and the child are already in relationship. The atrium is
the environment where adults help a child to live fully the encounter with
God, and where formation takes place. It’s one of the elements that help
the relationship between God and the child to flourish, making the atrium
a place of preparation for involvement in the larger worshiping community.
Meeting Times
• Tuesdays: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Sundays: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The children attend one 90-minute session a week. The last ten to fifteen
minutes of a session are spent in prayer. From time to time the children may
desire to remain longer in prayer.
Plan your visit
We’re happy to have you observe this sacred space, prepared for the
child’s work to become prayer, any time you’d like. In fact we encourage
it! To preserve the natural rhythm of the atrium we ask that you review a
copy of the guidelines for observing from the CGS Office. Please let your
11child’s catechist know when you’d like to come for a visit so a place can be
prepared for you.
The CGS Office is located in the Parish Office. Please see the Contact Us
page for office hours. Doris is the CGS office assistant. The office staff can
answer any general questions. If you have issues or concerns of a personal
or spiritual nature please contact the CGS coordinator at (480) 507-4451.
Sacramental Policies (for baptized children)
• R
econciliation - Children in second grade who are currently enrolled in the
atrium may prepare, in their regular atrium session, for this sacrament.
• C
ommunion and Confirmation - Children in third or fourth grade who
have completed one year of catechesis (during which they prepared for
reconciliation) and who are currently enrolled in the atrium may prepare
in their regular atrium session for these sacraments. Children will be
confirmed and receive first holy Communion at the same sacred liturgy
For more information on diocesan policies visit the Diocese of Phoenix
website, https://dphx.org.
For more information, contact Micheal McConnel at (480) 507-4451, or
e-mail at michealm@stanneaz.org, or send a message via Flocknote.
If you have questions about payment or payment plans, please contact
Doris at (480) 507-4454 or email dorisg@stanneaz.org
Non-Catholic baptized persons looking to learn more about the Catholic
faith please visit our RCIA page to see how you can become a member of
the universal Church.
Junior High – BATTLE:
Becoming All That The Lord Expects
The purpose of this group is to teach 5th through 8th graders more about
their faith, developing a relationship with God through prayer, learning acts
of charity through apostolic work, and interacting with their peers in a safe
environment. The four main pillars that we focus on are: Catechism, Prayer,
Service and Social.
BATTLE meets once a week on either Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. or Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every last Monday
of the month we have a “Mix it up Monday” where the youth gets to learn
about the saint of the month, and engage in fun activities with their peers.
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BATTLE also performs two service projects throughout the year as well as
other social activities.
For more information on the BATTLE group, contact Youth Ministery
Coordinator John Caballero at (480) 507-4441, or e-mail at
johnc@stanneaz.org, or send a message via Flocknote.
High School – BOLD:
Because Our Lord Does
The purpose of BOLD is to lead the youth to Christ so that they may
develop a relationship with God through prayer, charity and being Jesus’
disciples and to provide a safe environment where they can learn, engage
and interact in a youthful, simple age-appropriate way with their peers, core
team members and their Catholic faith.
The youth group meets once a week on Sundays after the evening Mass to
learn more about their faith and also attend to social events such as hiking,
sports and day retreats throughout the year.
For more information about BOLD, contact Youth Ministry Coordinator John
Caballero at (480) 507-4441, e-mail at johnc@stanneaz, send a message
via Flocknote.
High School and Young Adults - Los Cristeros
“Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those
who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.” (1 Tm 4:12)
The mission of the Cristeros Hispanic Youth Group is to show Jesus
to the youth, so that they can develop a relationship with God through
prayer, charity, and be disciples of Jesus. Youth are encouraged to learn,
participate, and interact with their peers in a way that is relevant to their
young age.
The Cristeros meet once a week to learn more about the faith and also
attend other social events such as charity fundraisers, sports days, and
retreats. Meeting time is 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
For more information about Los Cristeros, contact Youth Ministry Coordinator
John Caballero at (480) 507-4441, e-mail at johnc@stanneaz.org, or send
a message via Flocknote.
13Young Adults - Catholics in Action
In collaboration with Catholics in Action Corp., St. Anne provides a ministry
in which young adults learn about their faith as well as grow in community
with other young adults.
The Young Adult CiA Group is composed of 18 - 35 year olds who are
interested in learning about Catholic Action Spirituality. Meetings are
held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The meetings begin with
mandatory Holy Hour from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by formation in the
San Juan Diego chapel from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
To learn more, email info@catholicsinaction.us, or send a message via
Flocknote.
Young Family Ministry
The purpose of this ministry is to provide an avenue for young families within
the parish to grow in friendship and community with on another, offering
support, and encouragement to both parents and children as they walk
along their spiritual journey. All families with children from infancy through
elementary school are invited to participate in this ministry. By fostering the
growth of friendhip and prayer within our own families, we hope to bring the
ligh of Christ to the Church and the rest of the world.
“Thus the little domestic Church, like the greater Church, needs to be
constantly and intensely evangelized...the family, like the Church, ought
to be a place where the Gospel is transmitted and from which the Gospel
radiates...the future of evangelization depends in great part on the Church
of the home”
- Pope Saint John Paul II
The Young Family Ministry is currently looking for a volunteer to coordinate
events like going to playgrounds to pray the rosary, weekly book studies for
moms, monthly storytime for preschool aged children, monthly confession
opportunities with childcare, and other social events.
Contact us at youngfamilyministry@stanneaz.org.
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Liturgical Ministries
Altar Boys
An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a Christian
religious service. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such
as retrieving and carrying items, ringing the altar bell and so on. If you’d like
to learn more information about becoming an altar server, please contact
Peter Faulk at (480) 507-4400, or e-mail at altarboyministry@stanneaz.org.
Art & Environment
The Art & Environment Ministry manages the decorations for the liturgy,
which includes funerals and Masses. There’s room for creativity in this
ministry in the sense that volunteers can design and create their own
decorations for these events.
If you’re interested in becoming a part of the Art & Environment Ministry at
St. Anne, please contact John Hernandez at (480) 495-1100, or e-mail at
artandenvironment@stanneaz.org.
Choir
This ministry provides leadership at all parish liturgical celebrations
throughout the year with singers and musicians.
Music Ministers are not here to “perform”
Yes, my friends, how can we keep from singing? This is an opportunity
to express outwardly the union in spirit by means of the unity of all of our
voices. Our music ministers are here for the purpose of assisting God’s
holy people to give thanks and praise. The elements, forms, and styles of
music are created and molded depending upon the liturgical context of
the celebration. Music ministers are not here to “perform,” but to celebrate
God’s reign in our world - to make a joyful noise to the Lord and hopefully
to inspire you to join them.
15Psalms of David
Father Eugene Walsh wrote, “The full symbol of the word of God proclaimed
in the midst of the parish Sunday assembly is the assembly itself, sharing
the living word of God alive in voice and song...” The magnificent Psalms
of David exort us all to participate fully: Psalm 71 - “I will sing of your
salvation.” Psalm 145 - “I will praise your name, my King and my God.”
We urge everyone to come to the table of the Lord and participate fully
through prayer and song!
What do I need to do in order to be a music minister?
There are a few requirements:
• B
e a registered member of St. Anne and obtain current “Called to
Protect” certification.
• H
ave some experience in music ministry whether singing or playing an
instrument, and be willing to work with others to improve your God-
given talent.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals.
• P
articipate in the liturgical formation offered at St. Anne throughout
the year.
Come and join the ranks of the Music Ministry
Accompanist. We need experienced pianists and organists to accompany
the adult, festival choirs, and cantors at Mass.
Cantor. Are you an experienced soloist? Join the ranks of the St. Anne
cantors. This very important person leads the congregation in song at Mass,
proclaims the responsorial psalm, and helps enliven all of us to participate
fully in the liturgy. Some extra rehearsals and membership in at least one
choir are required.
Instrumentalist. Attention brass, woodwinds, and string players! Some
special seasonal music is planned for this year. Come lend your talent to
make these celebrations truly wonderful.
For more information contact Paul Dittus at (480) 507-4461, or e-mail at
pauld@stanneaz.org
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary ministers of holy Communion are responsible for handling
and distributing the holy Eucharist, primarily during Mass. There are also
extraordinary ministers of holy Communion that are involved in bringing
the holy Eucharist to those that are not able to attend Mass at church
(see Ministry of Care)
If you’re interested in becoming an extraordinary minister of holy Communion,
please contact Mike and Priscilla Graffeo at (480) 648-6334 or (480) 648-
6335 or e-mail at emhc@stanneaz.org.
Ministros de Eucaristia (Spanish Masses)
Please contact Hna. Angeles Sarmientos at (480) 507-4434, or e-mail at
sisterangeles@stanneaz.org or Alejandra Galvan at (480) 730-2756, or
e-mail at ministros-de-eucaristia@stanneaz.org.
Sacristans
In order for the members of the faith at St. Anne to take their full, conscious
and active part in the liturgy, sacristans need to gather the items necessary
for Mass and place them in accessible areas for the celebration. Additionally,
sacristans need to ensure that these items will be available for future
celebrations of the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of our lives
as Christians.
The sacristan is responsible for ensuring that prior to each liturgy all elements
necessary for that celebration are ready.
• T
he altar is set. All vessels for the Mass, bread, wine, cruets, etc. are
in place.
• T
he church environment is appropriate as far as heating, cooling,
lighting, and the sound system being ready.
• Sufficient ministers and servers are available.
• P
rovide any special requirements for the celebration (worship aids and
vigil candles).
17What do I need in order to be a sacristan?
There are a few prerequisites.
• B
e a registered member of St. Anne and possess Called to Protect
certification with the diocese.
• B
e a baptized and confirmed member of the Catholic Church who
regularly receives Communion.
• B
e a reliable person who is able to participate in the initial and ongoing
ministry formation of a sacristan.
• Be a friendly and outgoing person who has organizational skills.
• B
e responsible and committed to the sacristan schedule for Sunday
and holy day of obligation Masses as well as a few hours each week
in the church sacristy.
If you are interested in learning more about the Sacristans, please contact
either Rob Estes (Lead Sacristan - English Masses) at (480) 985-7032, or
e-mail at estes1way@gmail.com or Hna Angeles (Lead Sacristan - Spanish
Masses) at (480) 507-4434, or e-mail sacristans@stanneaz.org.
Funerals
This is a funeral planning ministry group. Volunteers help the family to plan
the funeral liturgy as well as to assemble the people needed to make the
liturgy, wake, and interment go smoothly for the family of the deceased.
If you are interested in learning more about the Funeral Ministry, please
contact Jane Mintzer at (480) 813-4611, or e-mail at funerals@stanneaz.
org.
Greeters & Hospitality
A ministry of joy...
This ministry can also be understood as a ministry of joy. Ushers and
greeters invite everyone to enter into the joy of the Lord. This means that
the ushers and greeters must be in touch with that joy too. That’s easier on
some days than on others. We may have to push ourselves to manifest the
joy of Christ; but when we do, we benefit as much as those whom we greet.
The conversation between an arriving worshiper and an usher or greeter is
often very brief, especially as the time for worship nears and the number of
people arriving increases. But brief doesn’t have to mean superficial.
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…and care.
If you see someone whose spouse is ill, you might ask how he or she is
doing. If you greet someone who is out of work, you might inquire how he
or she’s holding up. If you welcome someone who has recently lost a loved
one, offering a word of sympathy may be very appropriate. If you greet
someone whose child is away at school, you might ask if they have heard
from the child and how he or she’s doing. In other words, what’s most
appropriate is the kind of conversation that says, “I care about you and your
loved ones.” This kind of conversation makes evident the love of Christ that
binds us to one another. It’s much more powerful than idle talk about sports,
or the weather.
Ushers’ duties before people arrive
The work of the Minister of Hospitality begins even before the assembly
begins to gather for worship. Good hospitality requires attention to the
physical space into which people will be welcomed. When you know that
visitors are coming to your house, you pick up, dust and vacuum so that
your guests will enjoy their visit. Although ushers usually aren’t responsible
for dusting, vacuuming, and putting away things that clutter the gathering
space, it’s often needed. The roles of the usher and greeter are crucial
ministries for the worshiping community. Those who serve in these
capacities have the potential to add greatly to the experience of worship
for all who gather.
Like the Good Shepherd, they reveal God’s love in our midst and help
us become more aware of that love. May the Good Shepherd give them
strength and wisdom as they serve the flock in his name.
What do I need in order to be a Minister of Hospitality?
There are a few prerequisites for being an usher/greeter.
• B
e a registered member of St. Anne and possess Called to Protect
certification with the diocese.
• B
e a baptized and confirmed member of the Catholic Church who
regularly receives Communion.
• Be a reliable person, and accountable for their duties.
• Be a friendly and outgoing person who has a welcoming presence.
19• B
e a person who is adaptable and able to think at a moment’s notice
for any changes that present themselves.
• Attend all ongoing formation opportunities offered by St. Anne.
For more infromation about Hospitality Ministry, please
e-mail hospitality@stanneaz.org.
Welcome Committee (Come and See Sunday)
For more infromation about the Welcome Committee, please e-mail
welcomecommittee@stanneaz.org.
Lectors
Lectors are called to break open the Word of God and deeply meditate
on the story of our faith, which is rich of God’s boundless love for us with
the summit of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. They proclaim this faith
to all during Mass. As humble instruments, the Holy Spirit works through
lectors to feed us God’s words and in turn prepares us to encounter Jesus
in the Eucharist. Scripture studies are encouraged for each week’s assigned
lectors to prayerfully and communally meditate on the Liturgy of the Word.
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a lector, please contact either
Lou Perdoni (English Massess) at (480) 215-0660, or e-mail at lectors@
stanneaz.org or Miguel Vega (Spanish Massess) at (480) 233-4268, or
e-mail at lectores@stanneaz.org.
Mass Communication
Mass Communication Ministry
Another aspect of the Art & Environment Ministry is communication to
the congregation within the Mass celebration, which involves running the
projectors during this and other church events.
If you’re interested in joining the Mass Communication Team at St. Anne
please e-mail masscommunication@stanneaz.org
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RCIA/Initiation
All RCIA programs are open to the unbaptized, baptized in another faith,
and those who are baptized but don’t practice their faith regularly so as
to prepare them for full communion with the Catholic Church through the
sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist.
RCIA Children
RCIA for children is a process that invites any child ages 7 to 13 interested
in searching the Catholic faith to discover what the Catholic Church teaches
and believes. This process is accomplished in a comfortable, friendly and
informal environment designed for children.
For children ages 7 to 13, please contact Donna Kano at (480) 507-4430,
e-mail at dkano@stanneaz.org, or send a message via Flocknote.
RCIA Teens
RCIA for teens invites anyone of high school age (grades 9 through 12)
interested in searching the Catholic faith to discover what the Catholic
Church teaches and believes. This process is accomplished in comfortable,
friendly, and informal environment designed for teens.
For more information on RCIA for Teens, please contact Donna Kano at
(480) 507-4430, or send a message via Flocknote.
RCIA Adults
RCIA for adults invites anyone over the age of 18 interested in searching
the Catholic faith to discover what the Catholic Church teaches and
believes. This process is accomplished in comfortable, friendly, and informal
environment designed for adults.
For more information on RCIA for Adults, contact Aurora Sarmiento at (480)
420-7729 (PRAY) or (480) 507-4433, e-mail at auroras@stanneaz.org, or
send a message via Flocknote.
21Social Outreach
Friends of the Needy
Humble Beginnings
Many parishes within the Diocese of Phoenix assist the needy, but St. Anne
has a ministry called Friends of the Needy which is unique and came into
being in a unique way. In the mid-1980’s, when the current site of our church
was still a pecan grove, the pastor, Father Charles O’Hern was working to
increase the parish building fund. One fund raising event “The Valentine’s
Day Dance” was an old tradition at St. Anne. Young women from the parish
would raise money for the building fund, and the woman who raised the
most money was crowned as Valentine’s Day Queen at the dance.
In 1986, Miss Teri Hernandez raised $3,000 by holding yard sales, soliciting
money from local businesses in the community, and organizing raffles. As
Teri and her family held these yard sales near the old church site on Bruce
Street, they grew increasingly familiar with the people in the downtown
Gilbert area, many of whom were poor. The fundraising soon extended to
buying diapers for the needy, as coordinated by Sister Beatrice McQuade
and Barbara Hennessey. It became very apparent these people needed
much more than diapers, so Teri’s group continued having yard sales so
they could buy food, diapers and help with utility bills for the less fortunate.
“That’s how Friends of the Needy Ministry started and we expanded from
there,” says Merci Hernandez, Teri’s mother and current Director of Friends
of the Needy. “We just kept asking people within the parish to donate food
and we started a little pantry in the old rectory on Bruce Street. While other
parishes have their own St. Vincent de Paul ministry, we developed our
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Friends of the Needy ministry separately based on our available space and
ability to help the community.” The ministry was officially established in 1988,
under the guidance of Father Raul Morales, the pastor of St. Anne from 1985
until 1992. Father Doug Lorig arrived as the new pastor in June 1992 and
he gave the ministry his full support, allowing Friends of the Needy to collect
money after Masses.That was when the need to hold raffles and yard sales
slowed down and the ministry was able to concentrate on helping the needy
using parishioner funds. St. Anne Friends of the Needy is funded primarily by
St. Anne parishioners.
Services Provided
Since its modest beginnings, the Friends of the Needy ministry has grown
into a vehicle that allows parishioners to help those less fortunate in our
community who have difficulty making ends meet. Our staff assesses the
needs of a family on a case by case basis, and helps them based upon the
results of this assessment.
The services we provide include:
• F
ood. Volunteers put together food boxes for families or individuals. The
size and contents of each box is determined by the client’s needs as
assessed by the Friends of the Needy volunteers.
• N
ew or gently used clothing. Friends of the Needy has a thrift store
stocked with new and gently used clothing. Clients can shop our store
while waiting for their food boxes. Items are reasonably priced and
clients pay what they can afford. If a client’s unemployed, or cannot
afford to pay we provide them with the essentials they need.
• C
hildren’s toys. We have a small collection of donated toys available in
our store.
• H
ousehold items and small appliances. People donate small household
appliances and items to us, and clients pay a minimal amount based
upon what they can afford for an item. If a client cannot afford to pay we
will give them the appliances they need.
• L
arge household appliances and furniture. We facilitate the exchange
of larger household appliances and furniture donated to Friends of the
Needy by connecting clients with donating parishioners. There’s no
charge for this service or any item donated to us in this category.
23• R
eferrals. Friends of the Needy provides referrals to many other agencies
in the community such as the Gilbert CommunityAction Program (CAP)
or the Salvation Army.
• A
ssistance. Friends of the Needy provides clients with assistance in
applying for governmental assistance programs such as food stamps
or unemployment benefits. We’ve also helped several clients with
applications when applying for low-income medical payment programs
with the local hospitals.
• U
tility bill assistance. Friends of the Needy helps clients pay for basic
needs like water, gas and electricity.
• R
ental assistance (suspended at this time). Previously, we provided
rental assistance to our clients. We feel this is something we would like
to continue to do, but at this time we don’t have the funding to extend
this help. If you’d like to provide some of this funding, please contact
Merci Hernandez at (480) 507–4466, or send a message via Flocknote.
We assist people within our parish geographic boundaries as dictated by
the Diocese of Phoenix. If someone from outside our area comes to us for
assistance with food, we provide it for them one time and refer them to
the proper parish for assistance. The exception to this rule is our
Saturday food box service that is open every Saturday to anyone
from surrounding communities.
Location and Contact Information:
Address: 14 North Cottonwood Lane, Gilbert, Arizona 85234
(A short distance west from the parish campus.)
Phone: (480) 507–4466
Respect Life
What does it mean to be Pro-life?
We Catholics are thoroughly and unabashedly pro-life. We are pro-life
because we believe life is sacred. We are pro-life because the Church
teaches us that we humans are created in the image and likeness of God.
For these reasons:
• We are pro-preborn babies, pro-newborn babies, pro-woman, pro-
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child, pro-man, pro-elderly, pro-vulnerable, pro-human, and pro-
creation!
• W
e reject the shallow mantra of “pro-choice” which masks any
thoughtful consideration of sexual intercourse, pregnancy, childbirth,
or abortion.
• We reject the unfinished thought of a woman’s right to choose. . .
• W
e reject the fashionable claim of “reproductive rights” which has
resulted in untold millions of abortions.
• W
e reject contraception in all its forms, but especially those forms that
silently abort such as: the pill, the patch, injections and the morning
after pill.
• W
e reject violence and unnatural death in all its forms—abortion,
terrorism, unjust war, capital punishment, and euthanasia.
• W
e embrace the fact that we humans procreate, not reproduce:
Animals reproduce. Machines copy. Humans procreate.
• W
e know that “life” and the future of the human community are sexually
transmitted—by the wondrous design of our maker.
• W
e are in awe of the power God has invested in us: that we, imaging
God’s creativity, have the power to create new humans in God’s image.
• W
e believe that at the moment of human conception, through the
power of the Holy Spirit, a new and unique soul is created by God.
• W
e embrace the fact that humans need to live in community, responsive
to each other, caring for the young, the sick and the old, sharing their
burdens and joys.
Based on work done by Carol Hogan Director for Pastoral Projects and
Communications California Catholic Conference
Ministry Objectives
Expose
• The reality of abortion within the paroquial community
• The URGENT need to participate in Prolife activities
25Invite
• The community to participate in the Rosary for Life in the Parish
• to join the 40 Days for Life campaign and other Prolife activities
Diffuse
• Information about the Prolife movement in our general environment
• The culture of family life
Exhort
• Parishioners to explore information on the internet about the Prolife
movement
Help
• Women in danger of aborting, and offer them support and refer
them to help centers for pregnant women
• To distribute information flyers of the Prolife centers
Support
• Prolife groups economically
• With voluntary time, help centers for pregnant women.
Prayers
• Prayer to end Abortion
• Prayer for Healing
• Prayer for Life
• Prayer for the unborn child
For more information on Respect Life Ministry, contact either
Genny Jones (English) at (480) 201-7198, or e-mail at respectlife@
stanneaz.org, or Erika Araiza (Spanish) at (480) 334-7373,
or e-mail at RespetoALaVida@stanneaz.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Mission: To Join people together in prayer and fellowship to knit, crochet
and quilt prayer shawls for our church family and community in need of
prayer and support (in joyful or trying times) as a gift of healing, protection,
and celebration. To bring hope, comfort, and prayers through the work of
our hands.
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Prayer shawls are given freely to anyone in need and are available in the
parish office. Donations are welcome and appreciated to keep our ministry
on-going. We meet the last Friday of each month at 1p.m. in the JPII Room.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact Linda Osowski at (480) 390-8511,
or e-mail at prayershawls@stanneaz.org.
Aid to Women Center
Aid to Women Center is a non-profit, Catholic, Pro-life Pregnancy Center
in Tempe, AZ. Our mission is to help women-in-need by providing the
resources and assistance needed for a woman to choose life for her unborn
child. We provide fee pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, low-cost prenatal care
to women without insurance, education classes, and material support to
moms.
We are a 501 © 3 non-profit, charitible orgainization and we are supported
by nominal medical fees and fundraising. If you are interested in volunteering
for Aid to Women Center, please feel free to reach out to us. Whether it is
helping sort through donations, empty baby bottles from our fundraising
drives, help with office work, or facilitating our Parenting Prep classes, any
time that you can give is valuable.
Please contact Katrina Winn at (480) 261-0592, or e-mail at
aidetowomencenter@stanneaz.org for more information.
Ministry of Care
The mission of the Ministry of Care is to bring Jesus in the holy Eucharist
to our parishioners who are homebound, hospitalized, in care or nursing
facilities, hospice, in jails, or prisons.
To learn more, please contact Marcy Peterson at (602) 810-0286, or e-mail
at ministryofcare@stanneaz.org
27Prison Ministry (Prisión y Cárcel)
We pray that by sowing the seed of the Gospel to the incarcerated, it
may land on fertile soil and assist them in finding salvation and lead to an
experience of true conversion. This conversion and acceptance of salvation
would thus free them of sin; alleviate their sorrow, and diminish the inner
emptiness and loneliness in which they all experience. God’s word is
unpredictable in its power (Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 22).
Nosotros oramos para que la siembra de la semilla del Evangelio en los
encarcelados caiga en tierra fértil y les ayudemos a encontrar la salvación,
y los conduzcamos a una experiencia de verdadera conversión. Esta
conversión y aceptación de la salvación los liberará del pecado, aliviará
su dolor y disminiurá su vacío interior y la sodadad en la cual todos se
encuentran. La Palabra de Dios es impredecible en su poder (Papa
Francisco, Evangelii Gaudium, 22).
We are volunteers who are to bring the joy of the Gospel to all people in
all places, especially those who are incarcerated in jails and prisons. We
support their spiritual needs . We meet once a week on Wednesday at noon
12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information contact: Sergio & Maria Velarde
(928) 812-0734, or e-mail at ma.velarde@yahoo.es
Somos voluntarios que llevan la alegría del Evangelio a todas las personas
en todos los lugares, especialmente a quienes están internados en las
cárceles y prisiones.. Los apoyamos sus necesidades espirituales para
mantenerlos, cercanos a Cristo y fuera de las calles. Nos reunimos cada
semana los Miércoles a las 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Para mas información
contactar a Sergio & Maria Velarde al (928) 812-0734, e-mail a ma.velarde@
yahoo.es
The Giving Tree
So many lives were richly blessed because of your love and generosity. Your
giving of time, gifts, and financial donations make such a huge difference in
the lives of the less fortunate. The Giving Tree meets on the first Tuesday of
every month.
Contact Jennifer Barger at (480) 892-5617, or e-mail at
givingtree@stanneaz.org.
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Movements
Catholics in Action
Catholics in Action is an apostolate group which depends on the secular
institute Servi Trinitatis and which configures itself as Catholic Action. Or
in other words: Catholics in Action is a Catholic Action group which the
Church has entrusted through its hierarchy to the secular institute Servi
Trinitatis. With lay apostolate and fidelity to the pope being two of Servi
Trinitatis’ ends, it’s understandable that it would assume, in a particular
way, the call of the Church to promote this lay apostolate, which is the
Catholic Action, wherever it develops its own. In this manner, Servi Trinitatis
contributes to laity finding their way towards sainthood in their faithfulness
to the Gospel, in the development of its activity throughout the world, and
with the purpose of working to win souls for Christ. At this time, the secular
institute of Servi Trinitatis is developing its apostolate at the parish of St.
Anne, in Gilbert, Arizona.
To learn more about Catholics in Action, visit their website at catholicsinaction.
org, e-mail at info@catholicsinaction.us, or find their group on Flocknote.
Cursillo Movement
The Cursillo Movement is a movement of the Catholic Church. The name
cursillo is Spanish, meaning short course, and is often associated with a
three-day weekend which is only one aspect of the Cursillo Movement.
The proper name is Cursillo de Cristiandad (short course of Christianity). In
general it teaches lay people how to become effective Catholic leaders and
29to take what they learn out into the world. Personal spiritual development
is paramount along with staying strong in the faith by sharing in regular
reunions with other participants.
To learn more about the Cursillo Movement in Phoenix, visit their website
www.phoenixcursillo.com.
English Language Learners (ELL) Ministry
This ministry provides an English Language Learning (ELL) service for those
who live in our area of this country and want to learn its language, but are
refused access to this service from state and municipal sources or are more
comfortable receiving this training in a church environment.
We provide classes at several skill levels with a child care service during
the classfor children ages 2 through 13. While most students are Spanish
speakers, we welcome other native laguage speakers as well
Classes currently meet Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the parish
hall during the months of September through May.
We welcome volunteers who would like to teach or help with childcare.
Teens can earn service hours helping children with homework or playing
games with them.
For more information, contact either Hna. Juana Vera at (480) 507-4432,
or e-mail at sisterjuana@stanneaz.org or Beth King at (480) 287-3435, or
e-mail at mabethking7@cox.net.
Guadalupanas
The Guadalupanas meets on the second Thursday of the month and attends
Mass as a group on the second Sunday of each month. During the meetings,
the rosary is prayed for special intentions and needs, as well as presenting
a bouquet of roses to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Guadalupanas prepare
for the feast day of Our Lady by praying a novena at Our Lady’s shrine. Per
the group’s tradition, a mariachi band serenades “Mañanitas” to Our Lady
in the early morning followed by a Mass. Following Mass, hot chocolate,
coffee and Mexican cookies are shared with everyone.
For more information, contact Argelia Peralta at (480) 633-3050, or by
e-mail at elliereina@q.com.
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Knights of Columbus
This is the largest Catholic Men’s Fraternal organization in the world.
The Knights of Columbus was formed to render financial aid to members
and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled
and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship
is promoted among members and their families through educational,
charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus visit their website www.kofc.
org, speak with any Knight on campus, or find their group on Flocknote
Knights of Columbus - Ladies’ Auxiliary
The purpose of the Ladies’ Auxiliary is faith, friendship, and service. The
Ladies’ Auxiliary provides the opportunity for wives, mothers, daughters,
granddaughters, sisters, and widows of Knights of Columbus members to
come together in fellowship with the primary goal of providing assistance
to the St. Anne Knights of Columbus council. We also assist St. Anne
and its community, and provide help to charitable organizations within the
community of Gilbert.
Lamb of God Charismatic Community
Lamb of God Charismatic Community is a fellowship of Christian disciples
whose hearts are turned to God in worship and who are renewed and
enlivened by the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit and teachings of the
Catholic Church. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord by the transforming
power of the Holy Spirit and be His presence in our world as disciples who
faithfully obey and serve God and His Church. Our meetings begin with
Rosary followed by praise & worship, bible reflection & intercessory prayers.
There is First Friday mass when a priest is available. We also participate in
the Diocesan Catholic Renewal Ministries seminars and conferences.
The community meets on Friday night from 7:30-9:30 at the Gilbert Historical
Museum community hall back building at the SW corner of Gilbert & Elliot.
Contact Ed Orillo at (480) 330-4350, or e-mail at eorillo@cox.net, for more
information.
31Returning Catholics
A welcoming ministry for anyone who, for various reasons, has drifted
away from the sacraments and the full practice of the faith. Because of
our baptism, we are members of one family. Come take another look at
the church of your childhood. We’ll never judge or condemn. Let’s walk
together in good times and in bad, through laughter and through tears!
For more information, please contact Aurora Sarmiento at (480) 507-4433,
e-mail at auroras@stanneaz.org, or send a message via Flocknote.
Small Altar Cloths Caretakers (SACCs)
We are a group of ladies who are intimately involved in the daily life of
the Church. How? We take care of the small altar cloths that are used at
every Mass: Coporals, Purificators, Lavabo towels, and other pieces as
needed. As we wash, iron, and fold these items (in very specific ways), we
offer prayers for all the souls in Purgatory, and also other intentions. We
welcome more team-members in our rotation system duties, which means
your turn comes only every few weeks. It is an awesome privilege to serve
at the banquet table of the Lord, by preparing the cloths that touch His
Precious Body and His Precious Blood!
If you would like to participate in this silent labor of love, and experience
its unique rewards, contact Aurora Sarmiento at (480) 507-4433, e-mail at
auroras@stanneaz.org.
Sons of St. Joseph
Sons of St. Joseph has existed at St. Anne’s for 20 years to provide
fellowship and biblical insight with the goal of better knowing God and how
to serve Him. Our current focus is an in-depth study on the next Sunday’s
readings. Please try to bring your own Catholic translation of the Bible and
use it during our time together on Saturday. The Bible studies provided
use the lectionary version of the New American Bible, but any approved
Catholic translation is fine. If you forget your Bible, we have Bibles and
Catechisms for you to use at the meeting place. We meet after the 7 AM
Mass every Saturday morning till about 9 AM in the liturgy conference room
in the church.
Contact Jim Montgomery at (602) 638-5449, or e-mail at jmontgomery@
stanneaz.org or Vince Contreras at fidelis927@gmail.com
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St. Peregrine’s Prayer Partners
Established in 1996 by a former parishioner and cancer survivor, St.
Peregrine’s Prayer Partners consists of people from many walks of life
who come together, virtually, to ask the intercession of St. Peregrine for his
intercession for the many needs of our family and friends.
For more information, contact Jane Mintzer at (480) 813-4611, by e-mail at
Saint.Peregrine@yahoo.com, or send a message via Flocknote.
Magis Women Bible (formerly Women’s Christian Fellowship)
Magis Women is a dynamic group of Catholic women who have been
creating and presenting women’s retreats, women’s leadership retreats,
healing days, facilitator training sessions, bible studies and more since
2001. The goal of Magis women (formerly known as Women’s Christian
Fellowship – AZ) is to offer resources designed to lead you to your “more” –
by fully embracing the woman God created you to be and the beautiful life
He has in store for you. Magis Women is part of Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Magis
Center.
For more information go to MagisWomen.com or contact Jenna Kandas at
(480) 427-8614, or e-mail at jennakandas@gmail.com.
Door-to-Door Evangelization
This ministry sends out evangelists two-by-two door-to-door particularly to
invite fallen away Catholics, non-practicing Catholics parents of unbaptized
children, and parents looking for instruction for their children, in addition, to
invite anyone searching for the truth, a church or even those just curious.
A few join RCIA, some come back to Mass and some do get their children
baptized. For the few who are receptive this is life changing. The goal is to
visit every house inside the parish boundary with an invitation to come to St.
Anne’s church. Training and materials are provided with Safe Environment
Training required. While Saturday mornings are a traditional time to go
out, anytime can be fruitful. One does not have to be an apologist to be
successful.
For more information contact Jim Montgomery at (602) 638-5449, or
jmontgomery@stanneaz.org.
33Altar Society
The St. Anne Altar Society will be responsible for maintaining the Altar as
well as all altar cloths, sacramentals, Priests’ and Deacons’ vestments, etc.
This will involve cleaning the Altar on a regular basis and the washing/ironing
of the Altar cloths, etc.
I look forward to hearing from you and working with to continue the work of
beautifying our church and making it a welcoming environment. The Altar
Society gathers on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30p.m.
If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact John
Hernandez at 480 495-1110 or email at nhsnm@q.com
Misterio de Hospitalidad (Ministry of Hospitality, Spanish)
My name is Oscar Lopez and I represent the ministry of hospitality. We
know that hospitality is a vital element that provides a sense of community
for the liturgical celebration, as St. Paul tells us “Welcome one another as
Christ welcomed you for the glory of God.” (Rom: 15:7) This way people
arriving at the celebration will feel welcomed and valued.
The hospitality and welcoming ministry is open to men and women who
intend to serve in different functions and in the same way receive people
with a smile and kindness that encourage and comfort the faithful in our
Sunday celebration or according to the chance.
In this same way the participants in the ministry may invite anyone who
would like to join this group.
For more information, contact either Oscar Lopez at (480) 510-6856 or
e-mail at ola1957@hotmail.com or Gabriel Moreno at (602) 758-9176.
Mi nombre es Oscar Lopez, representó el Misterio de hospitalidad.
Sabemos que la hospitalidad es un elemento vital que proporciona un
sentido de comunidad para la celebración litúrgica, como San Pablo nos
dice “Acogerse los unos a los otros como Cristo los acogió para la gloria de
Dios.” (Rom: 15:7) De esta manera las personas al llegar a la celebración se
sentirán bienvenidas y valoradas.
El ministerio de hospitalidad y bienvenida está abierto a hombres y mujeres
que tengan la intención de servir en las diferentes funciones y de la misma
manera recibir a las personas con una sonrisa y amabilidad que animan y
confortan a los fieles en nuestra celebración dominical o segun la ocasion.
De esta misma forma los participantes en el ministerio podrán invitar a
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quien quisiera integrarse a esta grupo.
Para mayor información comunicarse Oscar Lopez a (480) 510-6856 o
correo electrónico ola1957@hotmail.com o con el senor Gabriel Moreno
(602) 758-9176.
Apostoles de la Palabra (Apostles Danza Caxcan from Jose)
We invite you to the Apologetic courses to strengthen your Catholic Faith,
to clarify your identity, and answer any doubts you may have.
Jesus said, “I’m the way, the truth and the life, no one goes to the Father
except through me.” Jn 14,6.
• The Bible is the Word of God.
• Read it and you will become wise.
• Create it and you will be saved.
• Live it and you will be Holy.
Our meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the St. Anne
Parish Hall.
For more infromation please contact Norma Garcia at (602) 348-8330, or
e-mail at norma.garcia.0405.84@gmail.com.
Danza Caxcan
Danza Caxcan was formed in 2009. The age of the danzantes varies from
7 - 80 years of age. In our danza we have female and male members. Our
danzantes are of Mexican and Puerto Rican decent. But we would gladly
accept anyone of any nationality. Danza Caxcan first originated in central
Zacatecas in honor of Santa Maria de Rosario on the 7th of October. We
dance to celebrate the saints, such as: Día de honorar a tu madre, Día de
Santa Ana, St. Anne’s catholic Parish’s Anniversary, and December 12th for
our Virgen de Guadalupe. In our Danza we get together once a month at
one of our members homes to do a rosary in which we also have a beautiful
image of La Virgen de Guadalupe that travels from home to home for a
whole month at a time.
For more information contact Jose Misael Estrada at (480) 388-5114, or
e-mail at nau.e1719@gmail.com.
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