Saint Ann Catholic Church
January Faith Formation Update
This email is our monthly Faith Formation update to let you know about programs happening at Saint Ann and across the Diocese in adult faith formation, RCIA, religious education, sacrament preparation, and more. These emails do not replace regular communication channels for our RCIA participants, youth group, and Sunday School - if you'd like to receive more regular emails about any of these programs, please contact mandi@stannnash.org.
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities
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In the Parish:
The Thursday Night group watching and discussing The Chosen will once again begin meeting on Thursday, January 12th. Contact Ruth Neal at rothneal_99@yahoo.com for more information.
YCP Nashville Executive Panel Discussion, “Stewardship and Investment” (January 18), 7-9 p.m., St. Ann Church, Breen Hall, 5101 Charlotte Ave., Nashville. Dress Code: Business Professional. Free for members; $10 non-members. Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to attend networking and panel discussion. Panelists include Jay Hoover, managing member of Baker, Sullivan, Hoover and Zack Lewis, senior sustainability program manager of Amazon. Click here for info.
Join us for the monthly Morning of Reflection Saturday, January 21st, at 8:30 AM in the church for Mass and a spiritual talk. Afterward, we will adjourn to Breen Hall for fellowship and discussion. Learn more by visiting saintannparish.com/vac.
Save the date for our Lenten 40 Hours of Adoration co-sponsored by Regnum Christi Nashville: Friday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 5th. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact regnumchristinashville@gmail.com.
Want to keep in the know about what's going on in the Saint Ann Young Adult community? Join us on GroupMe! Join us for our one-year Anniversary Party on Friday, January 20th, at 7 PM in Breen Hall!
Parent and Godparent Baptism classes at Saint Ann meet monthly on the second Monday. Contact mandi@stannnash.org to learn more.
Around the Diocese:
12-week Grief Support Program (Monday nights beginning January 16), 7 p.m., St. Edward Church, 188 Thompson Ln., Nashville. Info: Julianne Staley, jstaley@stedward.org or 615.833.5520.
Together in Holiness Marriage Enrichment Conference (February 18), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center, 2800 McGavock Pk., Nashville. The conference will focus on the theme of Family, a Domestic Church, with presentations from Leonard J. DeLorenzo, PhD and more. Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered. Childcare and scholarships are available. The conference will be a day for married and engaged couples to step away from the busy-ness of everyday life to encounter God and rediscover the beauty of the sacrament of marriage. Click here for info.
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.
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.
Family Faith Formation Opportunities
The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of how your family is doing on the quest to sainthood! Teaching Catholic Kids has some great suggestions for talking to your children about their Baptism and its role in their everyday life. Catholic Sprouts reminds us what it means to live a life of "ordinary holiness." Shining Light Dolls has a new free app with daily stories of the saints to help inspire us with examples from our heavenly friends. Make a New Year's Resolution to grow in holiness as a family! There are many great online resources in addition to these.
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. We hope that this addition will help to engage your children in the Mass and continue your Sunday worship experience throughout the week!
This Month on FORMED
FORMED.org has compiled their media resources on Pope Benedict XVI to make it easier for the lay faithful to celebrate his life. Browse their collection today and say a prayer for his soul.
Eternal rest grant to him, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Saint Ann has a parish subscription to FORMED, the premier Catholic video streaming platform! Follow these steps to create your FREE account:
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• Register with your name and email address
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Sunday School of Religion Faith Formation Program
We held our first All-Family meeting of 2023 this past Sunday between the Masses. We are excited to be back up and running for this year and are looking forward to growing in our faith this year!
We accept rolling registrations throughout the year. Learn more and register by clicking here.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA renews weekly meetings this evening at 6:30 PM in Breen Hall. In January, our catechumens will dismiss before the Liturgy of the Eucharist at each 8:30 Mass to break open the word together. Please continue praying for both our catechumens and our candidates as they pursue their faith journey!
We continue to welcome unbaptized inquirers, Christians who were baptized into another denomination, baptized Catholics who have not been fully initiated, and fully initiated Catholics who want to learn more and/or support others on their faith journey.
Find and request more information here. If you know someone who is seeking God, please prayerfully consider forwarding this email to them.
Saint Ann Youth Ministry
We begin Youth Ministry in 2023 with a group excursion to the arcade this Sunday! RSVP and learn more about our youth program(s) by visiting saintannparish.com/youth.
Diocese SEARCH Retreat dates (Mar. 24-26, April 28-30), at Camp Marymount. SEARCH is an experience in encountering Jesus Christ, which will assist teens in living a Christian life as they enter into young adulthood. SEARCH is open to all Juniors and Seniors in High School. Registration: https://soundscatholic.com/searcher. The next registration will open on July 1, 2022.
The Diocese is planning to go to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal for two weeks in July and August 2023. The cost is approximately $4300 per person. If you are interested in more information, you can contact Mandi in the church office at mandi@stannnash.org.
Prayer Ministry
In addition to our bulletin and online prayer lists, we also send out periodic (usually weekly) requests for prayer to our Prayer Warriors' inboxes. There is no commitment to be a prayer warrior, except to open your emails and say a quick prayer for those on the list. A prayer is even included so that Prayer Warriors can pray as soon as receiving the email. Submit your prayer requests to mandi@stannnash.org.
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Prayer warriors receive periodic (usually weekly) emails with prayer intentions for people in our parish community. A prayer that can be said immediately is included with each email.
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Are you interested in learning more about Faith Formation programs at Saint Ann, or have an idea for a program? Email mandi@stannnash.org.
All of these programs rely on your generous support. Make a donation to Saint Ann by visiting saintannparish.weshareonline.org.