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Vessels of Grace with Sabrina Mao
Saturday, July 12
10:00 am | Donnellan Cafe
Join us for a morning of reflection with Sabrina Mao. This month's topic will be
Faith and Patriotism - Serving God and Country.
Come for a time of prayer, fellowship, and encouragement in faith.
Please bring a refreshment to share and invite a friend to join you.
Let’s make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ.
- 10:00 AM – Social & Refreshments
- 10:15 AM – Program Begins
RSVP by email to Sabrina Mao: sbcmao@bellsouth.net
2025 Fall Bible Studies
TUESDAY MORNING
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Starting Sept. 10 (20 sessions) | 9:30-11:30 am
Delve into the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith: learn about the biblical and historical sources of the Catechism, and discover how these teachings have developed since the time of the apostles. Led by Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, and Fr. Mike Schmitz—this program will help you understand the Catechism of the Catholic Church, beginning to end!
Contact Michele Kubiak: mkubiak918@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled (Jackie Mazoway)
Starting Sept 10 ( sessions) | 7:00-9:00pm
Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church provide an abundance of wisdom, though it can be challenging to apply it to our lives. Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith examine biblical wisdom as it relates to daily life. Drawing on the wisdom literature of the Bible—Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes—Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life will teach you how to actively seek sound guidance and increase your sense of peace in navigating life.\
Contact Michele Kubiak: mkubiak918@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Wisdom: God's Vision for Life (Michele Kubiak)
Starting Sept. 10 (sessions) | 7:00-9:00pm
In Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled, you will witness key moments in salvation history including the Annunciation, the Nativity, his public ministry, and Jesus' suffering, death, and glorious Resurrection. This 8-part study will show you the biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke, strengthening your prayer life like never before.
Contact mazowayjackie8@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Genesis by Allen Hunt
Starting Sept 10 (10 sessions) | 7:00-9:00pm
Do you need a new beginning? So often in life we become frustrated and tired, spiritually disoriented, doubtful of ourselves, weighed down by our past, or simply uncertain about the next right step to take. The good news is, God loves new beginnings. In Genesis: Seven Life-Changing Encounters with the God of New Beginnings, nationally acclaimed Bible teacher Allen Hunt reveals that God is always waiting to give us a fresh start—and how learning to say yes to that offer can change our entire lives. Contact Deb Brewer: dbbrewer02@gmail.com 
THURSDAY MORNING
Women In the Old Testament
September 4: Brunch and Introduction in LaSalette Hall
September 11: Bible study starting (10 sessions) | 9:00-12:00pm
Women in the Old Testament, takes you on a journey through Israel’s beginnings: it’s captivity, freedom, and tribal period from the perspective of the women of salvation history, such as Sarah, Deborah, and Ruth.
For more information contact Joe Kelly: papajoe9@bellsouth.net
THURSDAY EVENING
Ponder: Weekly gospel reading and reflection
Starting Sept. 11 | Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm
This weekly discussion and prayer session focuses on the Sunday Mass readings. No Bible study experience or knowledge needed. No homework! Delve deeper in your relationship with God and connect with others hoping to find words of comfort and challenge in the Gospels.
Contact Ann Marie Martin: jammpdm@aol.com
St. Ann Family Life Ministry
Did you miss the Town Hall Meeting
to discuss formation of Encounter's Family Life Group.
You are still welcome to participate in the discussion by answering a few questions.
Dads Group
January 23:
More than 529s : Financial Literacy Couples Night in La Salette Hall.
Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/q6VaHfwcdHP4Hx9N9
February 27:
Mardi Gras
March 20:
Lent service project
May 1:
The feast of St. Joseph the Worker
June 13*:
Family cookout on Reilly Field *
date subject to change
Moms Group
Join us for Coffee and Conversation
in 2025 (Dates Coming Soon)
Nolan Hall Café
Babysitting available by RSVP. Email babysitting@st-ann.org
Sign Up for the event HERE.
National Eucharistic Revival
Learn more about how the St. Ann, the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the entire Catholic community is coming together to grow closer to Christ through in the Eucharist. Learn more.
GO WALK WITH ONE
Someone in your life is waiting for a moment that will change everything. God is ready to deliver, and he wants YOU to be a part of that story. This is your opportunity to be God’s instrument in the life of someone you know and love. Click here to get started: eucharisticrevival.org/walk-with-one.
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Order of Christian Initiation Inquiry Sessions:
The journey of a lifetime awaits you.OCIA Inquiry Sessions
ARE YOU SOMEONE . . . OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…
· Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
· Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
· Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
St. Ann’s offers an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith.Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of initiation and to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. There are separate sessions for adults, children or youth. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting.
For more information please contact Ann Marie Martin at amartin@st-ann.org.
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments of initiation is welcome along with those that are questioning if this is a faith path for them. Click here to learn more.
Adults who are Catholic and only need Confirmation: contact Stephanie Holden.
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