November & December Calendars with rota
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne
November & December 2023 Highlights
November is Stewardship Month at St. Anne's Church. The level of support and commitment demonstrated by the members of St. Anne's Parish who pledge each year has been commendable. Please remember the costs of operating the Church often increase faster than in your own household and there are fewer members to sustain us. Please consider these factors as you prayerfully determine the extent of your commitment during the current appeal for our Church and its many ministries in the coming year. All pledges received will be blessed on Christ the King Sunday.
Thursday November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated with Low Mass and Thanksgiving hymns at 9:00am.
Sunday November 26th - The Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King) will be celebrated with Low Mass at 8:00am, and Sung Mass at 9:30am.
Tuesday November 28th - Chair Yoga with Becky West in the Undercroft 9:00am. Text Becky for details or more information at 815-718-3699.
Wednesday November 29th - We will celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (transferred from Nov. 30) with Evening Prayer at 5:00pm, and Low Mass at 5:30pm. A dine-out will follow Mass for those who wish to participate.
Friday-Sunday December 1st-3rd - Morrison Music Theater Christmas Play: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" will be performed Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm, and Sunday 2:00pm at Morrison Tech. The play is directed by our own Jalayne Riewerts and accompanied by Nancy Brzezinski. Admission is free but donations are accepted and encouraged. We will not host a Christmas Walk soup supper this year.
Sunday December 3rd - The First Sunday of Advent will be celebrated with Low Mass at 8:00am, and Sung Mass at 9:30am followed by our First Sunday of the month coffee hour in the Undercroft at 10:30am. Let Fr. James know if you can help or can supply any food/treats.
Tuesday December 5th - Chair Yoga with Becky West in the Undercroft 9:00am.
Wednesday December 6th - St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra will be celebrated with Evening Prayer at 5:00pm, and Low Mass at 5:30pm. A dine-out after Mass is anticipated for anyone who would like to participate.
Sunday December 10th - The Second Sunday of Advent will be celebrated with Low Mass at 8:00am, and Sung Mass at 9:30am.
Tuesday December 12th - Chair Yoga with Becky West in the Undercroft 9:00am has been moved to Tuesdays.
Wednesday December 13th - We will honor St. Lucy, Martyr with Evening Prayer at 5:00pm, and Low Mass at 5:30pm. A dine-out will follow Mass
Sunday December 17th - The Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete or Rose Sunday) will be celebrated with Low Mass at 8:00am, and Sung Mass at 9:30am. Handel's "The Messiah" will be performed at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Ave. S., Clinton, IA at 2:00pm performed by RiverChor, Gateway Area Singers and Orchestra.
Tuesday December 19th - Chair Yoga with Becky West in the Undercroft 9:00am.
Wednesday December 20th - We will celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle (transferred from Dec.21) with Evening Prayer at 5:00pm, and Low Mass at 5:30pm. The Vestry will convene after Mass at 6:30pm in the Undercroft for their monthly meeting which is open to all members.
Sunday December 24th - The Fourth Sunday of Advent will be celebrated with Low Mass at 8:00am, and Sung Mass at 9:30am. Today is also Christmas Eve and we will celebrate the Eve of our Lord's birth with Mass at 5:30pm as is our tradition.
Monday December 25th - Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am. Merry Christmas to all!
Tuesday December 26th - Feast of St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr will be celebrated with the daily offices as requested. Chair Yoga with Becky West in the Undercroft 9:00am.
Wednesday December 27th - We will celebrate the Feast of St. John, Apostle & Evangelist with Evening Prayer at 5:00pm followed by a dine-out.
Thursday December 28th - The Holy Innocents of Bethlehem will be remembered with the daily offices as requested.
Sunday December 31st - The First Sunday after Christmas will be celebrated with Low Mass at 8:00am, and Sung Mass at 9:30am.
Wednesday January 3rd - We will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ (transferred from Jan. 1) with Evening Prayer at 5:00pm, and Low Mass at 5:30pm followed by a New Year's dine-out.