Saint Anne's Desoto

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.

Saint Anne offers Children Chapel the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month during the 9:00 a.m. and the 11:15 a.m. services. Children ages 3 to 8 years of age are invited to follow the Children’s Chapel crucifer to their service in All Soul’s Chapel at the beginning of the service. They will return at the Peace to participate in the service of Holy Communion with their families.

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Vestry’s Covenant to the Congregation of
Saint Anne Episcopal Church
Adopted August 26, 2007




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.



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 ClayOla Gitane 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



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.




Vacation Bible School


 All children age 4 years through 5th grade are invited to join us for an old-fashioned Vacation Bible School July 14-17.   VBS will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening.  This year’s theme will be “Kids in the Kingdom.”   Children will explore God’s Kingdom as revealed to us in four parables that Jesus told – “The Good Samaritan,” “The Mustard Seed,” “The Prodigal Son,” and “The Wheat and the Weeds.”  Activities will include storytelling, music, games, arts & crafts, and dramatic enactments of the parables in “real life.”  Each night will also include dinner for the children.  Registration is now open and forms can be found on the table outside the parish hall. Adults are needed to run the activity stations and youth in grades 6th through 12th are asked to help lead the children from station to station.  Sign up to be a volunteer on the sheets found outside the parish hall.  Our first volunteer meeting will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 10:30 in St. John. As in past years, there is no charge for attending VBS.  However, donations towards the expenses associated with VBS are always welcome and the cost to sponsor a child for the week is $10.00.
For more information, contact Father George at 972-325-1094/gmeu@aol.com  or Ann Barrick at 971-709-7334/abarrick@sbcglobal.net

The Holy Eucharist



Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday at 7:45 a.m., 9:00*a.m. and 11:15*a.m.
with Sunday School at 10:15
*Childcare available



Saint Anne's


Location


1700 North Westmoreland Blvd.
DeSoto TX 75115
Phone 972-709-0691
(Link to Google Map)
saintanneoffice@saintannedesoto.org


Contacts


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.





Talent Show & Potluck


We will celebrate some of the talents found in our church family with a talent show in August. There was a scheduling conflict with the June 29th date but the later date allows more time to prepare your entry in the talent showcase! The talent show will showcase a wide variety of gifts including: Performing arts such as singing, playing musical instruments, dramatic readings, storytelling, poetry, dancing, card and magic tricks, comedic routines; Visual arts such as painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, prints, jewelry-making; Fabric and yarn arts such sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, Culinary arts including baking, cake decorating, and other cooking that we can sample, and any other talents.  So we will know how many would like to participate, please sign-up for the talent show on the sheets located in the hall outside the parish hall.  The talent show is open to children, youth, and adults of our parish and is just for fun! Everyone is invited to attend, even if you won't be participating in the talent show.  We are going to have a potluck dinner so bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert and come join in the fun and fellowship!! For more information, contact Ann Barrick at 972-709-7334 or abarrick@sbcglobal.net







Summer Pancakes & Study


SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: JUNE 8th AND JUNE 22nd.
REGULAR MEETING: June 12th and June 26.
PANCAKES will be served JUNE 15TH AND JUNE 29TH.  The Pancakes will be served after the 7:45 service and after the 9:00 service.





North Texas Food Bank


Needs our help! Just like the rest of us, the North Texas Food Bank is feeling the pain at the pump and it is now having to spend $ marked to buy food for hungry tummies on gas for thirsty gas tanks!!!!!!
WE CAN HELP! Harvest your small change and see it add up to BIG changes for hungry tummies! Look for the gas can in the parish hall.








Supper Guild


August 2, Progressive Dinner/Potluck
For the Supper Guild members who attended Fall 2007 and Spring 2008, put August 2 on your calendar!  There will be a Progressive Dinner/potluck starting with appetizers/salads; moving to entrees and vegetables; and finally to dessert/coffee.  Please contact Ed & Alice Titsworth for details.  972-296-5333





Nursing News


Blood pressure checks will be offered in the Parish Hall on July 6th, between 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.  Please come see your parish nurses, Karen Snell, RN and Jeanette Dillow, RN.  Blood pressure checks are an important part of your regular health maintenance.  Take a moment and stop by and see us!







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Parish Spotlight


The Evangelist - June 2008
June Lay Schedule
A Message from our Vestry

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Youth Announcements


What to do? What to do? Have you started to think about what to do this summer? Here are some options for you and your ENTIRE family! Summer Camps at All Saints!






Prayer Shawl Ministry


The Prayer Shawl Ministry has a good selection of blessed prayer shawls available for the asking. If you would like one, or if you have a friend who might, please call Pat Conway at 972-298-1840 or Sue Heigele at 972-296-1818. Help us find homes for these comforting spirit-lifters!






Holy Baptism


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. Sunday July 27, (St. Anne Feast Day), will be the next available baptismal date. Classes for parents and available godparents of infants and children precede each baptism date. Please contact Mother Nancy, Father George 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.




Pastoral Care


There are many ways to describe pastoral care but each of us knows when we need it and whether we received it. The hardest part for the clergy and lay representatives of the church is to know who needs pastoral care, whether it is a home visit or a hospital visit. With the new HIPPA laws regarding medical information, clergy no longer receive information from hospitals telling them if a member of their congregation is in the hospital. So many procedures are done as day surgery by the time we hear that some one is in the hospital they have already left. Some of the ways we provide care is by bringing communion, praying for someone who is to have surgery, or making a home visit to someone who is unable to come to church. We are looking at ways in which parishioners can let us know when they need a pastoral visit or prayers before surgery. But in the interim we are asking that you let us know whether you are going into the hospital or if you know someone else who is going to have surgery or needs a visit from the clergy. If you would like communion or prayers please call the church office so that we may be present with you.









Sign Class


Starting June 22 at 10:15 in St. John’s Room you can come and learn how to talk with your hands through Sign Language! Suzy Dunn-Bradford, Ruby Macy and Katrina Marie Meacham will be your guides this summer! Hope you can come and join!






Grief Class


A Grief class will be offered this summer on Thursdays following the 10:30 a.m. Service. It will begin Thursday, July 10 from 11:00 a.m. to noon and there will be four sessions presented by Mother Nancy Smalley. The topics covered will include an overview of what grief is, including the stages of grief, an exploration of different kinds of loss that elicit a grief response, how to redefine the present after a significant loss, and healing rituals and symbolism. Should the class decide to follow up this class with a support group an opportunity will be given to those who would like to explore these topics in a deeper way.






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