St Ann's Council of Catholic Women
Guided by faith, prayer, knowledge and concern, the St Ann's Council of Catholic Women (SACCW) helps build St. Ann's community through friendship, spiritual reflection, mutual support and support to those in need.
2018 Woman of the Year
Rita Anderson
Please join us in honoring our newest Woman of the Year. Rita is a tremendous example of grace and humility and never takes credit for all the work she has done for St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the community.
Rita is a long time member of St. Ann’s Parish and has served both in the parish and in the community at large.
Volunteer service at St. Ann’s includes:
Facilitator of weekly Bereavement Group
Facilitator for Little Rock Scripture Study
Eucharistic Minister
Eucharistic Minister to the Sick
Lector
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
Women’s Guild Board Member and Past President
LaBelle Elementary School Outreach
She is involved in Adoration, Centering Prayer, Dance and Exercise Programs for Seniors, served on Parish Council for 11 years; narrator for Living Stations for 8 years; Apple Annie volunteer, Garage Sale Department Manager
She volunteers for Knight of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinners, Fairy Tale Tea, KofC Father Daughter Dance
Service to the community present and past includes:
Catholic Social Services Counselor for Abused Children
Cobb County Rape Crisis Hotline
Speakers Bureau for Cobb County YWCA
Battered Women’s Hotline
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Atlanta
Georgia Tech Scholarship Committee Member
Alliance Theater Board of Directors
Georgia Tech Women’s Forum Past President and Scholarship Committee
Past Women of the Year Recipients:Joanne Balen, Mickey Boyle, Carol Braun, Carol Brown, Karen Buckbarg, Ann Collins, Sally Crow, June Daywalt, Sue Deering, Ellen DeHihns, Eleanor Dudek, Carolyn Eckert, Ann Falchero, Mary Ann Fischer, Ivy Foo, Jeanice Glennon, Carole Grabowy, Jo Anne Green, Colleen Jefferies, Carol Kelly, Mary Lang, Kathy Mawn, Karen Miller, Karla Osman, Dorothy Pape, Julie Pardo, Connie Perry, Claire Pringle, Monica Raus, Sarah Regitz, Kathy Robenalt, Joanne Simpson, Catherine Tommasello, Joan Tuite, Jane Whitehead
APPLE ANNIE
APPLE ANNIE ARTS & CRAFT SHOW -2018 DATES:
November 30 9am-7pm
December 01 9am-2pm
Admission $3.00 donation (children under 12 free)
Proceeds support local charities
*PLEASE NO STROLLERS*
Apple Annie cannot happen without our wonderful volunteers.
Please sign up to give your time or make soup through Volunteer Spot.
Donate Drinks: drop off (well marked “APPLE ANNIE”) to the kitchen in Nolan Hall by Wednesday Nov 27 2018:
(1)case of 24 - 16 oz. bottles of water, (2) pack of 12 - 12 oz. cans of Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite.
2018 Teen of the Year
ST ANN TEEN OF THE YEAR
MADISON B.
The Teen of the Year award is selected by our Pastor Fr. Ray Cadran, the Youth Ministry Staff, and volunteers. The selected teen embodies the reconciling and missionary heart of the La Salettes. They are an active participant in not only the St. Ann Youth Ministry program, but also in other St. Ann Ministries. Congratulations Madison B.
St Ann's Council of Catholic Women Senior Recognition
At the end of every school year, the Women’s Council honors high school graduates from our parish with a Recognition Award and a $1,000 monetary gift. Thanks to the hard work of the Council at both the Apple Annie and Garage Sale fundraisers, donations to this award, our church and other deserving causes are possible. The following outstanding high school senior received this award at the Senior Mass on May 6 2018
This outstanding teen exemplifies what it means to live one’s faith through service to the parish and the community. Congratulations Charlie! God bless all of our graduating high school seniors as they begin their new endeavors.
Trips and Lunches
The second Tuesday of each month Guild members who have signed up and paid about $35 meet in the lower Church parking lot across Bishop Lake Road from the Church Offices and carpool to a chosen event for the day.
Become a Member
The membership dues are $15 per year. This small amount goes to off set the cost of our gracious hospitality, food and decorations, at each meeting; Christmas Gala Luncheon, Day of Reflection extras, Evening of Reflection and Installation Luncheon extras. The member registration form can be found to the left under "documents" or click here: pdf St Ann's Council of Catholic Women Registration
St Ann's Council of Catholic Women (SACCW) Meetings
Board Meetings - The Women’s Guild elected officers and appointed committee chairpersons meet the third Tuesday of each month in Room 30 from 9:30 to 11:00am to discuss and plan the activities of the Guild
Day Guild- First Tuesday, September through May, 9:00 am, Mass in the left front pews, following Mass: Nolan Hall for breakfast, socializing, meeting and program. To arrange for free babysitting, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 7 days before the meeting to reserve a spot for your child. Please include his/her name, age, potty-trained/not and any allergies.
Mothers' Guild– Second Friday, September through May, 9:00 am Mass and meeting in Nolan Hall. Mothers bring their children and babysitting is provided. Play Groups, Moms’ Night Out, spiritual book studies, service projects, a retreat, and Bunco are some of the opportunities available.
Spanish Guild – Evening of the first Thursday, September through May. Great programs, socializing, food, and "to die for" desserts. The Spanish Guild sponsors the St. Ann’s Epiphany Celebration in January, the Oasis Santa Rafaela in Athens, adopts a family for Thanksgiving, and spearheads many other projects.
