Ministries in Alphabetical Order: 

Stewardship

Stewardship is our faith response to Christ's invitation to follow Him. As disciples of Christ, good stewardship begins with gratitude for all the blessings and gifts that have been entrusted to each of us, and ends with loving, concrete actions that reflect our responsibility to God for what God has given us. As Catholics, stewardship should be our way of life.

St. Ann is gifted with wonderful, loving, and generous people! Already, there is plenty of evidence that many of our parishioners are active and deeply involved in the life of the parish. What we want to accomplish is to "widen the circle" and invite many others to come and be a part of a life-giving and faith-filled community. We are offering to all of us the challenge of being good Stewards of our Time, Talent, and Treasury. "You have made us Stewards of your Creation, to praise you night and day for the marvels of your Creation." (Preface of the Mass.) Coming to Sunday Mass is very important, but, we are called to serve one another in the Body of Christ. Jesus taught us by word and deed to "wash each others feet" in loving service in his Name.

Please look over the numerous opportunities and ministries below and pray for Divine Guidance to give of your time and gifts to the Lord's Service at St. Ann's. If you are already involved, keep up the good work, if not, consider the gift of one to three hours a week to a volunteer program of your choice, and also, the areas of greatest need.

I have learned in my life that our God is a generous God -- he will not be outdone by our generosity -- he will be generous to you. "What goes around, comes around' - we reap what we sow. Come, let us be about the work of building his Kingdom!

Sincerely,
Rev. Philip M. Breen Pastor


ALTAR SERVERS
FUNCTION: Altar servers have the important responsibility of assisting the celebrant during the holy Sacrifice of the Mass. All those 5th grade or above interested and accepted will be trained before being asked to serve.
WHERE: St. Ann Church
WHEN: During the Mass you normally attend.

BEREAVEMENT
FUNCTION: Help prepare the Church for a funeral. Assist the funeral director, relatives and friends arriving for a funeral. Secure the Church following a funeral.
WHERE: St. Ann Church
WHEN: As needed, requires approximately 2 hours.

COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP
FUNCTION: Set up area for social time in Neidert Hall following Sunday morning Masses. Make coffee and juice and clean up afterward.
WHERE: Neidert Hall
WHEN: Sunday mornings half an hour before and after the 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Mass.

EMMAUS
FUNCTION: Small faith groups that meet weekly to give your faith the chance to seek new understanding and to grow in community by being a part of a small faith group. Typically this program meets during Advent and Lent
WHERE & WHEN: As announced in the bulletin.

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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
FUNCTION: Distribute Holy Communion at weekend Masses.
WHERE: St. Ann Church
WHEN: As scheduled, usually once or twice a month at the Mass you normally attend. Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass to check in. Training is required.

FINANCE BOARD
FUNCTION: The St. Ann Finance Board is an advisory board appointed by the pastor. The purpose of the Parish Finance Board is to assist the pastor in the administration of parish assets.

HEALTH MINISTRY
FUNCTION: Provides awareness of health related activities in the parish and community.
WHEN: Each month a different theme or health issue is spotlighted in a Sunday bulletin insert along with educational updates and events in Nashville. Also free blood pressure checks are offered following the 8:30 Sunday Mass the fourth Sunday of each month and before the Seniors’ Luncheon on the second Thursday.

HISPANIC OUTREACH
FUNCTION: Provide spiritual and practical help to Hispanic Immigrants, to settle in their new environments with their families and become familiar with how they may adapt to their new role in the U. S. ESL classes (English as a Second Language) and Spanish classes are currently available.
Spanish Mass: Every Sunday at 6 pm (Nursery available 5:45 pm – 7 pm)
Choir (Spanish hymns and songs) Practice is twice weekly on varied days.

HOSPITAL MINISTRY
FUNCTION: Take Holy Eucharist to Catholics who are in the hospital.
WHERE: Centennial Hospitals
WHEN: Once or twice a month, any day except Monday and Friday. You must be trained with Father Breen if you have not been trained as a Eucharistic Minister.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
FUNCTION: Welcome new parishioners, new babies and newly adopted children, coordinate receptions for RCIA graduates and the newly confirmed plus quarterly receptions for all parishioners, and develop other activities that extend hospitality to parishioners.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
FUNCTION: Plan the annual event of appreciation of, and fellowship with, our international brothers and sisters.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish
WHEN: Spring

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #11925
FUNCTION: A Fraternal Service organization of Catholic men that offers an opportunity for fellowship with people who share the same beliefs and who recognize the same duty to God, family, Church, and community. Their web page address is http://www.kofc11925.org.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish Life Center
WHEN: Second Wednesday of each month, Rosary at 6:30 PM, Meeting at 7:00 PM

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL # 11925, LADIES AUXILIARY
FUNCTION: Offers an opportunity for adult, female, practicing Catholics, 18 years of age or older, or any non-Catholic female married to a member of the St. Ann Knights of Columbus to enjoy fellowship and service.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish Life Center
WHEN: Third Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m.

KOREAN OUTREACH
FUNCTION: Offers an opportunity for Korean Catholics to enjoy fellowship through Mass and group prayer meetings.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish Life Center
WHEN: Sunday Mass at 10:30am.

LECTORS
FUNCTION: Proclaim the Scriptures at weekend Masses.
WHERE: St. Ann Church
WHEN: As scheduled, once each 6 -8 weeks at the Mass you normally attend. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass to check in. Training is required.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
FUNCTION: Serve as an alternative Sunday Liturgy of the Word geared toward children in grades 1-4. It is offered each Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. Mass and facilitated by an adult leader, assisted by one or more teen leaders. The children hear their own authorized but simplified version of the 1st Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel, Creed and Petitions. The homily is an interactive discussion after listening, then reflecting and responding to the Readings.
WHERE & WHEN: Children and leaders will be formally dismissed from and returned to 11:00 Sunday Mass during the regular Liturgy of the Word. They will meet downstairs in the school building.

LOAVES AND FISHES
FUNCTION: Feed the hungry by cooking, serving the guests, then cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
WHERE: Holy Name Parish Center
WHEN: The third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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MUSIC MINISTRY
CHOIR
WHEN: Practice on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. for Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass. Meets 30 minutes before Mass. Additional time is required for Holy Days.

FOLK GROUP
WHEN: Practice Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm in the lower level of the PLC and meet one hour before 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR—“Spirit and Life” (Open to children of the parish, grades 6-12)
WHEN: Practice on Thursday 5:20 to 6:00 pm in the lower level of the PLC.

NASHVILLE FAMILY SHELTER
FUNCTION: House and feed the homeless. Families have been screened and placed by caseworkers. Provide a meal and/or stay overnight at the shelter. Ecumenical ministry.
WHERE: Nashville Family Shelter, 6107 New York Ave.
WHEN: Volunteers needed nightly 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. or Saturdays or Sundays 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or Saturdays or Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

NURSERY
FUNCTION: Provide care for children ages 1 - 5 years immediately prior to and during Mass.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish Life Center, lower level
WHEN: During Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass, attendant on duty.

OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS
FUNCTION: Present offertory gifts at weekend Masses.
WHERE: St. Ann Church
WHEN: Once each 7 - 8 weeks at the Mass you usually attend.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
FUNCTION: Process of information and formation in the faith for those interested in becoming a Catholic and an opportunity for Catholics to share their faith through sponsorship.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish Life Center
WHEN: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.starting September 12th-May

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - (Sunday School of Religion)
FUNCTION: Provide religious education for children, grades K-8, who do not attend Catholic Schools.
WHERE: St. Ann School
WHEN: Sundays 9:40 -10:45 a.m. Late August - May

RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
FUNCTION: Works to promote and foster vocations to priesthood and religious life.
WHERE: St. Ann Parish Life Center
WHEN: As announced in the bulletin.

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SACRISTAN
FUNCTION: Prepare the church for weekend worship dusting, cleaning the glass doors, cleaning and filling holy water bowls, straightening missalettes, etc.
WHERE: St. Ann Church
WHEN: Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, for about hour, once or twice a year.