ORGANIZATIONS and COMMITTEES:

 

 

 

Moms of Saint Anne

  

Saint Anne Seniors
Over 55 Club
 

Moms of all ages and any woman who would be interested are invited to join this group.  The Moms of Saint Anne meet once a month and have a speaker and/or a craft activity.  Some activities will be planned for the summer months in a less formal setting.  Children are welcome to join the activities planned for them during the meeting times.   Please join us for faith and fellowship  

  

The Saint Anne Seniors Over 55 Club is an association of lay men and women who gather together for social activities.
     The club provides an opportunity for Catholic seniors in the community to socialize on a regular basis and they would also like to be of service to the parish.
     Membership is open to all men and women of the parish who are at least 55 years of age or older who enjoy social activities.  The club is for fun, companionship and to meet new friends.  If one needs support in any area, the support is there. Meetings are once a month.   

   

 

 

Knights of Columbus

 

 

   The local council was formed in 1948 with Willard Spies as its first Grand Knight.
            In addition to meeting the fraternal needs of its members, the Saint Anne de Beaupre’ Council promotes and conducts educational, charitable, religious, social welfare and public relief work in the local community.
            While individual members are involved in a number of ministries in the parish the Council has an active Vocations Committee and Pro-Life Committee.  As requested, the Council provides Gregorian chant for funerals and other liturgies through its schola cantorum.
            Membership is open to any adult male who is determined by its admissions committee to be a “practical” Catholic and who receives a majority vote of approval by the current membership.  Current membership is 130 of whom approximately 40 participate on a regular basis in council activities.
            General membership meetings are held twice a month and are open only to members in good standing.
            The local council is chartered by the National Council and operates as a local entity of it in accordance with its policies and procedures.  The National Council is registered in Connecticut as a Fraternal Organization licensed to sell health and life insurance to its members. 		  

For information,
http://www.kofc.org/index.cfm

 

Ladies of Saint Anne

  

Saint Anne’s Rosary Makers
 

An association of Catholic women joined together as a small faith community.  The Ladies of  Saint Anne formed in 1986 from a study group associated with the Sisters of the Atonement who closed their mission here in June of 1985.
       The Ladies would like to develop and sustain a small faith community by: creating an atmosphere of fellowship and trust for the mature woman, especially widows; increase their understanding of the Catholic faith by study of scripture, church related issues and other items of interest that pertain to the life of the Church; celebrate life in social gatherings especially on member’s birthdays; visit members in the hospital and in nursing homes; and, find ways to be of service to the parish and community.
     The individual Ladies are active in various ministries within the parish.  Membership is open to mature Catholic women who live within two miles of the parish.  In 1999, there were ten active members.
     The Ladies meet in each others homes regularly and at other times as the need arises.

  

The Saint Anne’s Rosary Makers are an association of lay men and women who make and supply rosaries for the missions through US distributors and for local parish use.
      The group was formed in 1988 with six members, three of whom are still active.  The group makes  three to ten thousand rosaries a year in response to requests received from missionaries directly or through the media, especially EWTN. It has also made a number of rosaries - and shown others how to make them - which have been distributed in our own parish.
      The Rosary Makers make and send rosaries to the missions; make and/or repair rosaries for local and mission use; teach others how to make rosaries; and, sell rosaries and other religious articles in “God’s Treasure Cove” in the west vestibule of the Church.  Donations are also accepted to purchase materials.  Membership is open to all those who are interested in making rosaries.  Meetings are every other week.

 

 

  

 

 

Marian Prayer Group: “Queen of Peace”

  

Saint Anne’s Bazaar Committee

 The “Queen of Peace” prayer group is an association of Catholic men and women who join together to pray for their needs, the needs of others and the needs of the church seeking the special intercession of Mary as the Queen of Peace.
             The group was formed in September of 1995 after founding members of the group returned from a trip to Medjugorje, Bosnia.
             The group strives to be a prayer support arm for meeting parish needs and goals as well as the needs and goals of its members and their families; support an increase in priestly and religious vocations; and, evangelize Christ to the world, one person at a time.  The group is actively engaged in an apostolate of prayer.
             Membership is open to anyone willing to pray for the needs of the church through the intercession of Mary as Queen of Peace.  The group meets twice a month and the group has no formal structure.  Offerings received are used for Masses for priests, support for seminarians, Catholic literature, rosaries and the like.

  

The purpose of the Bazaar Committee is to raise money to purchase items for the parish that are not budgeted for.  The Bazaar Committee was originally started in 1977-78 when the parish center was built and money was needed to furnish the kitchen.   The first bazaar was held at the old parish center in Grants Pass at 8th and C Streets where the RCC Downtown Learning Center now resides.
      Once a year after the bazaar, the bazaar chairperson will put a notice in the bulletin asking for people to serve on the committee which decides what to do with the proceeds from the current year’s bazaar.   There are always many people who show up to help with the bazaar which adds to its success each year.  For more information, call one of the Bazaar Chairpersons.

 

 

  

 

 

Marriage Encounter

  

Saint Anne Altar Society

  Marriage Encounter is designed to give married couples an opportunity to examine their lives together...a time to share their feelings, their hopes, their disappointments, joys and frustrations...and to do so openly and honestly in a face-to-face, heart-to-heart encounter with the one person they have chosen to live with for the rest of their lives.
             The emphasis of Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and tensions of everyday  life, to concentrate on each other.
             It is not a retreat, nor a marriage clinic, nor group sensitivity.  It is an unique approach to revitalizing Christian Marriage.  It is a time for you and your spouse to be alone together, to rediscover each other and together focus on your relationship for an entire weekend.  Every marriage deserves this kind of attention.

  

The Saint Anne Altar Society is an association of women who come together for prayerful communion and companionship so as to clean, provide and care for the needs of the Altar to include linens, sacred articles, vestments and so forth.
            The Society has been of service to Saint Anne Parish since 1949, and continues to provide ongoing care and funds for the needs of the Altar.
             On request, the Society is available for recitation of the Rosary before funerals.  Membership is open to any female member of the Parish.
            The Society meets once a month.   The meeting opens in the church with the rosary followed by Mass or a Communion Service after which the Society adjourns for a luncheon and business meeting in the Parish Center.  The Altar Society is governed by a set of By-laws dated September 1998.

 

  

 

 

Saint Vincent de Paul Society

 

 

 Saint Vincent de Paul Society is an association of Catholic lay men and women devoted to personal service of the poor through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.  The local Council (Our Lady of the Valley) is particularly devoted to assisting all who have short-term emergency needs.
            The Saint Anne Conference was started in 1985 with Barbara Feeney as President with an emphasis on social service assistance to the needy in the community.  In 1987, Saint  Joseph’s Conference was formed with Don Humphrey as President to open and operate a thrift store in Grants Pass; in 2004, the store moved to the current location at 132 SE H Street.  Our Lady of the Valley Council was formed about this time to coordinate the activities of the Saint Anne, Saint Joseph, and Saint  Nicholas (Rogue River) Conferences.  In 1998, the Saint Frederic Conference was formed with Jerry Schultz as President to operate a kitchen at 757 SE 7th Street.
            The Society sees Christ in those seeking help; helps to meet the short-term emergency needs of those seeking their help; provides a place where the poor can purchase used, serviceable furniture, clothing and other household items; and, provides a place where those in need of a meal can be satisfied.
            While individual members are involved in a number of parish ministries, the Society sees itself as an agency to which local pastors and ministers can refer those in need of short-term, emergency assistance.
            Membership is open to Catholic adults who have a strong desire to help others.  Our Lady of the Valley Council has about 88 (1999) active members grouped into the four conferences.
            Meetings depend on the various conferences and councils. While the Council and its conferences are affiliated with the US Superior Council and operate in accord with the Society Manual/Rule Book, it is separately incorporated as a non-profit organization under Oregon law.  It has a set of By-Laws dated February 17, 1999, as required by Oregon law. 		  

 

 

 

Saint Anne Parish Nurses

 

 

 Saint Anne Parish Nurses is an association of registered nurses who promote wellness with a spiritual dimension in the parish community. 
            The association was formed in June, 1997 in response to a grant through Three Rivers Community Hospital to establish Parish Nursing as a pilot project within four congregations in Grants Pass.  Under Kathy Mahannah as coordinator, the program was begun in the parish in September 1997 with two RN’s participating.  Since April 1998, the nurses have sponsored blood pressure clinics, home visits, phone contacts, discussion groups, and patient monitoring.
            The Parish Nurses continue their program of health education, health clinics and home visits on request; and, recruit other registered nurses to assist and possibly expand the program.
            The Parish Nurses support a vital part of parish ministry in an apostolate of health care.  At present, they provide: discussion on timely health topics; make home visits to the sick on a referral basis; disseminate health information and /or counseling as requested; and, act as a referral resource within the parish.
            Membership is for registered nurses with a current Oregon license willing to volunteer time to the program.  Meetings are as needed by the membership to coordinate activities. 
            Governance as a parish sponsored association, with funding and reporting of activities in accord with the terms of the grant received from the Three Rivers Community Hospital.

 

 

  

 
 

 

 Association of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

  

The Legion of Mary

     The Saint Anne Association of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is an association of the faithful dedicated to promoting Eucharistic worship and devotion, and having as a particular character of its apostolate of prayer that of perpetual adoration before the exposed  Blessed Sacrament.  The Association is contemplative in nature and is directed to the sanctification of its members who seek to exercise more perfectly the theological virtues and give an example of Christian life and virtue.
     Perpetual adoration began on September 21, 1996 in the former convent chapel with the approval of the pastor, Fr. Karl Schray under the leadership of Vernon Snyder.  Saint Anne was formally affiliated with the international apostolate based in Los Angeles on November 5, 1997.  The association has assumed responsibility for the Adoration Chapel and has done some renovation work therein to include carpeting, painting, and purchase/installation of stained glass windows.
     The goals of the Saint Anne association are those of the international apostolate, to wit: promote the practice of Perpetual Adoration of the exposed Blessed Sacrament in our parish; to deepen in the members a reverence and love for the Holy Eucharist; to increase the love of and obedience to the Church, the Holy Father, and all bishops in communion with him; to instruct members in the fundamental truths of the Catholic Church especially those concerned with the Holy Eucharist as the Mystery of Faith; to foster the growth of the Eucharistic faith of its member in their daily lives; to make reparation for sins especially sins of irreverence to the Most Blessed Sacrament; to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life and to invoke Divine protection for the clergy, religious and all those preparing for the Lord’s service; and, to increase devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Eucharistic Lord.
     The association, as an apostolate of prayer, provides a place for quiet contemplative prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis.  Membership is open to any Catholic who shares the vision of the association and is ready and willing to spend at least one hour a week in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Adoration Chapel.
     The Head-coordinator and Division Captains meet once a month.

  

An association of Catholic laymen and women formed into a Legion for the sanctification of its members and service to the Church under the leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces.
            The Mother of Our Redeemer Praesidium was formed at Saint Anne Catholic Church on October 20, 1993 under the leadership of Ann Titus and the pastor, Fr. Karl Schray.  At Fr. Schray’s request, the Praesidium has been principally active in visiting the ill, elderly and homebound of the parish and, as time permits, visiting newcomers and recently bereaved parishioners.  
          The Praesidium would like to: pursue personal sanctification through prayer and good works; bring others to Christ for their salvation; spread devotion to Mary, Mediatrix of all Graces; and, work with other persons and associations in the parish for the good of the parish always under the direction of the Holy Spirit and the parish priests. 
           Members of the Praesidium: visit and take Holy Communion to the elderly, infirm and homebound of the parish; call newly registered parishioners and visit the bereaved as time permits; conduct an emergency prayer line for prayer requests; lead the recitation of the rosary at funerals and other occasions when asked; assist in monthly Mass at Highland House; and, assist with Perpetual Adoration one hour a week.
           Active membership is open to any lay, adult Catholic who faithfully practices the Faith, is animated by the desire to be of service to the Church under the banner of the Legion, and is prepared to fulfill their obligation of service as a member.  Auxiliary Membership is open to all who can only undertake a service of prayer in the name of the Legion.  In 1999, there were 20 active members and 78 auxiliary members.  The Legion meets once a week.  
          The Praesidium is “chartered”, with the local pastor’s permission, by the Concillium Legionis Mariae (the major governing body of the Legion) and governed in accord with The Handbook of the Legion of Mary published by it which should be consulted for details.  The work of the local Praesidium is determined by the pastor who serves as or appoints another priest as Spiritual Director to it.

 

 

  

 

 

Carmelite Secular Order of Grants Pass - O.C.D.S.

 

 

  A society of the faithful living in the world who seek to deepen their Christian life and apostolic commitment in association with and according to the spirit and secular rule of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel and of Saint Theresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross.
             The members of the Order wish to deepen their own Christian life and apostolic commitment to service of the church in accord with the spirituality of the Carmelites; and interest others in living according to Carmelite spirituality through contemplative prayer.
             The individual members are involved in various parish ministries.  Membership is in accord with the secular rule and inquirers are invited to attend meetings.  The meetings are as needed to meet members or inquirers needs. 		  

 

 

Secular Order of the Servants of Mary (Servites)

  

Divorced and Separated Support Group

This is a pious association affiliated with the Order of the Servants of Mary (OSM).  Members, after a probationary period of one year, live in accord with the Secular Rule of the Servants of Mary.  The association promotes a number of devotional practices associated with the Servites particularly devotions to Mary under the title “Our Lady of Sorrows”.
            The Servants of Mary have been a part of life at Saint Anne since 1971.  They are active in pro-life matters and promote the sanctity of life.  They conduct an annual Mercy of God novena during the Triduum.
            The Servites promote devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother particularly the Servite Rosary of the Seven Sorrows; Eucharistic adoration and a general understanding of Mary’s role in assisting parishioners to a deeper love of Jesus; a life of prayer and service as Mary served and worked; doing all things for the love of Jesus; and, doing spiritual and corporal works of mercy as Mary would have done. Membership is open to Catholics who are at least 18 years of age and have completed a one year probationary period under the guidelines of the Secular Order Rule.  The Servites meet as the need arises.

 

The Saint Anne Divorced and Separated Support Group is an association of men and women who are undergoing or have undergone a separation in their marriage, divorce, or have been widowed who seek support as they transition and rebuild their lives.
     The group has met on a regular basis each Monday night since 1985.  It provides a structured program for recovery of its membership.
     The group desires to continue to help people through the emotional experience of a separation and/or divorce in a Christ-like but non-denominational setting.
     It assists the Parish as an ecumenical outreach as an apostolate to care for people of all faiths who are separated, widowed or divorced.
     Participation in the program is open to anyone who feels they would benefit from it.  Staff members must have been through the program as participants and have completed a training program.  The group meets once a week throughout the year.

 

  

For more information on any of the above ORGANIZATIONS or COMMITTEES, please contact the Parish Office

 

Youth Ministry

Mid-High Youth Group
 Grades 6th through 8th

  

High School Youth Group
Grades 9th through 12th
 

The Mid-High Youth Group meets on Wednesday evening in the Parish Center, with speakers, videos, discussion groups, and sharing, to learn more about their faith.  The Mid-High Youth also attend retreats and participate in social get togethers.

  

The High School Youth Group meets on Wednesday evening in the Youth Center, with presentation of interest on various current topics, then they have group discussion.  The youth also participate in  retreats and community service projects, as well as social outings..

 For information, Contact the
Mid-High Youth Minister Mark Johnson
476-8507

  

For information, Contact the
High School Youth Minister Patti Sanford
476-5802