The monthly Filipino Mass will celebrated at St. Anne Parish will resume in September. Have a wonderful summer!

Last week, the 4th and 5th graders of St. Anne’s parish worked together to prepare a meal for the Our Fathers Table ministry in Marlborough, and then served it on Thursday evening. The students who participated contributed ingredients, learned to chop, fry and bake, and poured their hearts into preparing food for the hungry. We blessed the food and then shared it with those who come to Our Fathers Table for a nutritious meal. We could not have done it without the help of the teen volunteers, the parents of our students, Joanne Flathers, Jennifer Garden, Regina McAuliffe and MaryEllen Duggan. Our students learned so much and had an enriching experience. We are grateful for the opportunity! Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information. Thank you! -Beth McGonagle and Melissa Shields

Parishioner Julia Howard has been selected as one of 3 applicants to sing the National Anthem at a New England Revolution home game during the 2018 season. Congratulations, Julia!

Leo celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism with his family and friends on Sunday, March 11th at the 10:30 Mass. Congratulations, Leo!

Congratulations to Myra Oluwatobiloba Yusus and her family! Myra received the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, February 4th, 2018 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Welcome to our St. Anne Parish family, Myra!

Dear Parishioners, We had been running the religious education program without an official DRE for the past few months. After seeing the hard work of Monica Shay as well as her willingness to postpone her Master's program, just for the sake of our religious program, I, with the consultation of Parish council chairpersons and Finance committee appoint her as Director of Religious Education for two years term. Please congratulate her and continue to support her. Fr. Albert

Southborough Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets in January after the weekend masses to benefit the High School Seniors of St. Anne & St. Matthews Church. There are only 200 raffle tickets being sold at $20 each and there are three prizes; (1st) $1,000 (2nd) $750 and (3rd) $250 in cash. Please support the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund for High School Seniors and Religious Vocations and win some cash in the process.

Thank you to all who contributed to the Giving Tree. On behalf of all the Southborough Food Pantry clients, a HUGE thank you to Orla Wages for all her work in ensuring that this year’s Giving Tree was such a big success and to aLl who contributed to the Giving Tree. As I sat in Church, I was amazed as the gifts arrived and filled the sanctuary. What a sight!!! I had the honor of giving some of the gifts to our clients, receiving a big hug and kiss. I received this warmth on your behalf. Please know that you made many people lives brighter this Christmas season. May you and your family have a joyous, peace-filled Christmas and new year. Pat Draper, St. Anne Pantry Coordinator

On Sunday, December 10th, St. Anne Parish welcomed Paul Stephen Soliman into our parish family. He and his family celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism at the 10:30 Mass. Congratulations, Paul!

I’ve often seen how agitated residents who are sick, elderly or have dementia, find peace and a sense of well being by caring for a baby doll. How strong is the instinct in each of us to love and care for another. In honor of the infant Jesus we celebrate this season, and His Blessed Mother who cared for him, I would like to collect 23 life-like baby dolls to donate to St. Francis-one for every day of Advent. Please help by purchasing a doll and bringing it to the Parish Office or placing it in the bin inside the front parish foyer. Gently used or “like new” are welcome too. Thank you for your generosity. Tanya Rybarczyk, St. Anne Parishioner and director of Pastoral Care at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing in Worcester.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS MEMORIAL OFFERINGS are welcomed and will be used for decorating the church for the Christmas season. Please list all the names of those you wish to remember and honor with your donation. Donation envelopes are found in the weekly envelope packet and extra envelopes are in the foyers of the church.

Dec 4 & 5, 7:30-9:00 p.m. @ Finn School. Click for more information.

The United Parishes of Southborough and Neighbors for Peace will host an Interfaith Community Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 19th. Click for more info!

Christopher John Evers was welcomed into our St. Anne Parish family on Sunday, November 5th as he and his family celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism at the 10:30 Mass. Congratulations, Christopher!

On Sunday, November 5th, St. Anne Parish welcomed Payton Jane Thebado into our parish family, as she and her family celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism at the 10:30 Mass. Congratulations, Payton!

St. Anne Parish is very grateful to the Hostage Family, owners of Allegra Print, who have for many years printed our weekly bulletin. each week at no cost to the parish.

UNBOUND: Fr. Bill Martin from Unbound, who said the Masses last weekend, has reported that parishioners signed up for 13 sponsorships. He was extremely pleased and thanks all the people who heard his message of hope for those individuals who need our assistance.

St. Anne Parish extends a very warm welcome to Francesca and her family. Francesca celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was a beautiful star of the day, and we all look forward to seeing her grow as part of our parish family!

St. Anne Parish is seeking a Religious Ed Coordinator for grades 1-6, effective September 1, 2017. Ideal candidate would hold a Master’s degree in Religious Education or its equivalent and be a great team player. This is part time position & salary is negotiable. Send inquiries/resumes to Fr. Albert, St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Rd, Southborough, MA 01772.

St. Anne Parish First Annual Shopping Bazaar was held on June 24-25, 2017. We were blessed with many donations and many shoppers! Thank you to everyone who helped out. Special thanks go to Karla Reuter for stepping up and organizing such a successful day!!