Holy Baptism is administered in the context of the Sunday Eucharist. Candidates for baptism are infants & young children of members of the parish and older children and adults who desire to make a mature and public commitment to the Christian faith. Classes for parents and available godparents of infants and children precede each baptism date. Trinity Sunday June 7, 2009 will be the next available baptismal date. Please contact Mother Nancy or the church office if you have any questions. Baptismal forms can be found in the Church Narthex, Parish Hall or Office Foyer “Baptismal Forms” mailbox located in the Ministry Building.
We Are A Paper Recycle Site
Saint Anne is now a paper recycle site. The paper recycling container is located in the parking lot nearest Canterbury. Paper is welcome! Cardboard and phone books are not. We hope to fill the container each month so we can continue to offer this service to the community!
Progress on the Search for a New Rector
- The Parish Profile and Church
Deployment Office (CDO) search request
We have once again started a very active and exciting period for the search committee! During the month of May we reviewed information about a number of new interested and interesting priests. From those names, we selected five who we felt were the best potential match for our parish and conducted phone interviews with them. We are now in the process of selecting the ones about whom we would like to know more. At the same time, we are reviewing information on some additional priests who have just submitted their information.
This is a time full of hope as we move again toward decision-making. Your prayers for us and our parish in the days ahead are an important part of the process. Please continue to pray that we may discern God’s will in choosing a rector for Saint Anne.
Your search committee: Susan Alexander, Bonnie Bishop, Mack Bridges, Roger Buehler, Ted Carrington, Adriana Elliott, Russell Harrison, Dianne Hawkins, Allison Killian, Marilyn Pyeatt, Janie Ripley, Dave Snell, and Rosemary Udell.
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As always, please keep praying! Please also talk to us about any ideas or concerns you have about the process. After all, we are…
Your search committee: Susan Alexander, Bonnie Bishop, Mack Bridges, Roger Buehler, Ted Carrington, Adriana Elliott, Russell Harrison, Dianne Hawkins, Allison Killian, Marilyn Pyeatt, Janie Ripley, Dave Snell, and Rosemary Udell
Prayers and Squares Quilting Ministry
If you have a need for a Prayer Quilt for a family member or a VERY close friend, please call the church or Carolyn Fisher, 817-477-4247 or e-mail: fishtex1@sbcglobal.net. Please note that this month’s meeting is Monday, June 8, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s room. Anyone interested in being a part of this ministry is welcome to attend. Blessings to all, Your Prayers & Squares Quilting Ministry.
Ordination Service
Michael Benjamin Cover and Freda Marie S. Brown will be ordained to the deaconate on Saturday, June the 6th at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew’s Cathedral on 5100 Ross Avenue in Dallas. A reception will follow.
N U R S I N G N E W S
As in the past, we had scheduled a mobile mammography unit to come to St. Anne for the month of May. We have just been notified that there was a scheduling conflict, and our date for May was unfortunately postponed. We have been re-scheduled by Methodist Hospital for Wednesday, September 9th, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you have not received your mammogram and would like to do so this year, please mark your calendar for the September date. Additional information will be forthcoming, or you can contact Karen or Jeanette. We are sorry for this inconvenience and hope you will be able to come see us for your mammogram in September. Respectfully, Karen Snell, RN / Jeanette Dillow, RN
Brotherhood News
THE BROTHERHOOD - INVITES ALL ADULTS AND YOUTH TO THE SUMMER BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING JUNE 7TH - “HIGHLIGHTS OF MARK” will be the topic of the Brotherhood of St Andrew summer study. The class will be held in All Souls following the 9:00 worship service. The first study is June 7th. The second study is June 21. The class will meet every other Sunday during the summer.
BROTHERHOOD COOKS PANCAKES BEGINNING JUNE 14TH - The Brotherhood of St Andrew will cook pancakes with sausage. “ALL OF YOU ARE INVITED” Pancakes will be served between the 7:45 and 9:00 service; then pancakes will also be served between the 9:00 and 11:15 service. YOU HAVE TWO ASSIGNMENTS. THE FIRST ASSIGNMENT IS TO BRING A BIG APPETITE FOR GOOD PANCAKES AND SAUSAGE. THE SECOND ASSIGNMENT IS TO COME FOR GREAT FELLOWSHIP WITH FELLOW CHURCH MEMBERS.
Eighth Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic
Hosted by St. Matthew’s Cathedral will be on Monday, September 21 at Thorntree Country Club. Registration begins at 12PM. You can build your own team in a 4 person Florida Scramble or they can assign you a team. Entry fee is $150 per player which includes one-half cart, tee favors, range, refreshments and dinner. See the church office for an entry form.
Our Mission
We, the congregation of St Anne Episcopal Church, embracing unity not uniformity, respond to God’s call to be Christ’s presence in the world. Through our common life we dedicate ourselves to worship God, serve others, study the faith and proclaim the Gospel.
All Visitors Welcome
We invite all people to attend our services. One doesn’t need to be an Episcopalian or even familiar with the Episcopal Church to visit. Let us share with you the sacred story of Jesus Christ and the hospitality of our community.
Our prayer is that on this occasion of receiving Communion in the Episcopal Church, all visitors may find their lives strengthened in God’s grace and encouraged to love God and serve both neighbors and strangers in the name of Christ.
Children in Worship
In 1991, the congregation voted to use the name “Saint Anne” because of the significant connection she had with two children. She was the earthly grandmother of Jesus and she was the mother of Mary. Anne played a critical part in Mary becoming the mother of our Lord. Anne must have taught Mary to pray, to listen for the voice of God and to risk a “yes” when God called her. We are obliged to be like Saint Anne for the children in our community of faith. Part of our baptismal promise is that we will do all in our power to support the children of our parish to grow into the full stature of Christ.
The vestry strives to articulate and nurture the parish’s vision of who God is calling us to be.
• We welcome and include all people who seek God here and incorporate the gifts and talents each offers into our collective vision.
• We promote and celebrate the diversity of our congregation and seek to represent all our members’ views.
• We creatively seek out innovative ideas and best practices as to how we can answer God’s call.
• We strive to be inspired leaders who look for God in the world around us.
The vestry dedicates itself to the faithful stewardship of our parish.
• We serve the members of our parish who have entrusted us to help them carry out the mission God has given us.
• We prayerfully seek consensus on how to support the needs of our parish.
• We are accountable for the decisions we make concerning the spiritual, physical, and financial care of our parish.
• Individually, we give generously of our time and treasure and model stewardship for others.
The vestry commits to honest, two-way communication with all members of the parish.
• We will listen with open hearts and minds to all comments and concerns expressed.
• We will actively seek out and understand all aspects of issues raised and offer constructive solutions that look forward towards God’s call.
• We will convey a positive and consistent message through our communications, facilities, and ministries to our members, visitors and community.
• We will communicate positively and respectfully and avoid defensive, confrontational language and gossip.
2009 Vestry
Ann Barrick
Senior Warden
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Junior Warden
Tony Drake
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Vestry Clerk
Carol Williams
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Harold Boswell
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Gene Chapman
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Judy Craig
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Tony Drake
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Bob Elliott
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Denny Hauser
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Ella Jordan
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Mary Perkins
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Nancy Simpson
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Helen Snyder
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Ed Titsworth
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VBS 2009! June 22-25 6:00-8:30 pm
Calling all campers…get your gear together for an action-packed, expedition to an Extreme Adventure Camp. Camp E.D.G.E. VBS is not your typical stroll through the woods. Camp E.D.G.E. VBS 2009 teaches children that their strength and might come from God. Through Bible stories, rockin' new contemporary music, larger-than-life games, mind-boggling science activities, extreme sports videos, and cool, challenging crafts children will learn to Experience and Discover God Everywhere! VBS is open to children who will be 5 years old by September 1st through those entering the 6th grade in the fall. A light dinner will provided each evening. Look for Registration table coming soon……. Vacation Bible School can be a tremendous tool for evangelism, please consider inviting a friend or a neighbor this year.
PUP Fest
Will perform on Saturday June 13th at 1pm and 4pm at Kitchen Dog Theater at The McKinney Avenue Contemporary3120 McKinney Ave Dallas, TX 75204. Five plays written by talented High School students will be staged this year. Performances are free. Reservations will not be taken. One of the 5 plays, "Back Home", was written by St. Anne's own, Laurence Lau.
A list of our Clergy and Staff can be found on the contact page.
Liturgical Calendar
To view a Liturgical Calendar for upcoming weeks with links to Lessons from the Episcopal Letionary (BCP) and the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), click here.
The DeSoto Al-Anon
The DeSoto Al-Anon Family Group is still meeting at St. Anne every Monday evening from 7-8 pm in St. Brigid. The group will meets weekly and is open to anyone in the community. There is no cost or reservation. Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon believes alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution. Al-Anon has but one purpose & that is to help families of alcoholics.
Stephen Ministry
“Bear one another’s burdens,
Here at St. Anne, we are blessed by the care we give each other, both through prayer and through practical care. At the Litany of Healing each week, St. Anne parishioners pray for all who are “sick, injured or disabled”; for those who are “lonely, anxious, or despondent”; and for those who experience broken relationships or emotional distress. Anyone who experiences these kinds of problems has the prayers of the community. They also have St. Anne Stephen Ministers available to them.
Stephen Ministry is “laying on of ears.” It is simply having a friend who listens and walks with you through any dark time of your life. This person is with you to love you and to let you know that God and your church family care for you. Stephen Ministry is confidential, one-on-one, and distinctively Christian care-giving ministry. If you are experiencing stress or a problem of any kind, please contact Mother Nancy at the church office, phone 972-709-0691, or e-mail her at clayola@saintannedesoto.org to request a Stephen Minister. If you know of someone who might need a Stephen Minister, please talk with them about calling us. We would like to help.
and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2
Tai Chi
Come to the Quiet. We had such a wonderful response to our first session of Tai Chi that we will be having another session for beginniners starting June 1st. Tai Chi is a practice that brings mind and body together, and can reduce stress. During tai chi, you focus on movement and breathing. This combination creates a state of relaxation and calm. Stress, anxiety and tension should melt away as you focus on the present, and the effects may last well after you stop your tai chi session. The next session has just begun in the parish hall on Monday nights from 7:00—8:00 pm the cost is $45. Feel free to invite a friend to join you. If you are interested or have further questions, contact Angie Hudson via email or phone. awhudson@tx.rr.com or 214-681-0523.
Help the Hungry in Our Community
The economic downturn and high gas prices we are currently experiencing has impacted both the needy and the organizations that minister to them. Please remember to bring food to for the Duncanville and DeSoto Outreaches. Outreach committee members transport the food weekly to the food pantries. Thanks for remembering the less fortunate.
North Texas Food Bank
The next volunteer date will be Saturday, July 11th from 9AM to 12 Noon. All you need to bring is yourself and a smile. Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes for safety. Children between the ages of 10 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult; provide at least one chaperone for every 5 to 7 children. Location is: 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. in Dallas.
Safe Church Program
Is required for anyone working with children or youth. The program must be repeated every 3 years for anyone working with children and youth. We will offer two sessions but you only need to attend one session. The first session will be Thursday , June 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The second will be available to take at a later date in August.
SAINT ANNE LADIES LUNCH BUNCH
WILL MEET ON THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 12:30PM AT MACARONI GRILL IN CEDAR HILL - CONTACT BETTY DAGGETT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RESERVATION AT 972-223-5208.
