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Maundy Thursday April 17 at 7 p.m. Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar

                                                   Altar of Repose Thursday, following the service until 10 a.m. on Good Friday                                                                                               Parishioners take turns praying and waiting in the chapel throughout the night as a reenactment of the watch in the Garden of Gethsemane. To participate, please see the Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Rose Hall.

Good Friday April 18 at 7 p.m. Veneration of the Cross & Holy Eucharist from the Reserve Sacrament

Sacrament of Reconciliation Friday, April 18 from 3-5 p.m. in the chapel or by appointment. Please email Fr. Joe to set up a time at rector@stanneswarsaw.org

Holy Saturday April 19 at 9 a.m. Altar Guild set up for Easter (all members, please)

Easter Vigil Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church located at 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN

Easter Sunday April 20 at 9 a.m. Celebration of Holy Eucharist (One Service on Easter) beginning with the Butterfly Procession

THIS WEEK AT ST. ANNE’S

WELCOME If you are a guest and visiting us for the first time, please join us for Hospitality Hour following the Easter service.  We are so blessed to have you here.

SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE Our next meeting is scheduled for April 27 at 9 a.m. Our plan is to begin looking at the OTM (Office of Transitional Ministries) and Parish profiles.

FR. JOE’S ADJUSTED SCHEDULE Due to the change in schedule for Holy Week and Easter, Fr. Joe will be out of the office on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22. 

APRIL OUTREACH OF THE MONTH – B.A.B.E. “Beds and Britches Etc…” BABE is a store for mothers to purchase items for their babies using vouchers they receive from doctor’s appointments, parenting classes, and having their babies immunized. This encourages them to care for themselves and their children. Items needed:  Baby Soap (Lavender kind particularly), Baby Lotion, Pull Ups 4t-5t, Socks (2t-5t), Board Books for Children. If giving a monetary donation, please write: BABE Outreach on the memo line.

MAY/JUNE SERVING SCHEDULE Thank you to those who serve. The schedule for May and June will be available soon. If you have Sundays that you are not able to serve, please email office@stanneswarsaw.org or call the office by April 22. Thank you!

PARISH DIRECTORY Please pick up your copy of the updated directory located on the small table at the entrance of Rose Hall.  Your name is in the top right hand corner. There is one for each household.

MORNING PRAYER Is postponed until next week on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m.

EVENING PRAYER Is postponed until next Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

MID WEEK HOLY EUCHARIST Is postponed until next Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

VISITS WITH FR. JOE Thank you to those who have reached out to meet with Fr. Joe.  If you would like to schedule a meeting with him, you can leave a message on the office phone or with Carol. You may also call Fr. Joe directly at 847-363-7572. Blessings and thank you!

EASTER SEASON BOOK STUDY Join us for four weeks on Tuesday evenings beginning May 6. We will meet after the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist. A soup and bread supper will be served. Books have been ordered and should arrive around Easter. Please see the bulletin board in Rose Hall for more information or email Brenda.rigdon@yahoo.com. To learn more about the book, check out our website under the Adult Formation tab.

DIOCESAN SPRING YOUTH RETREAT May 16 from 7 p.m. – May 18 at 11 a.m. At the Wawasee Episcopal Center. This is a time to gather, reconnect and pray as they begin finals at the end of the school year. Questions, see Carol Bianchini. Register by going to the diocesan website www.edin.org.

DIOCESAN SUMMER YOUTH CAMP – “Heroes of Hope: One Love, Many Marvels-2025” Registration is now open for the 2025 Episcopal Summer Youth Camp! All youth entering grades 3 – 9 are encouraged to attend.  To register, go to ednin.org under the Ministries and Programs tab, scroll to Episcopal Youth Camp and follow the link. Cost is $500 per student.  Scholarship forms are available on the gift counter in Rose Hall.

ON-GOING EVENTS

REFLECTIONS BIBLE STUDY Meets on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in the parlor to study the readings for the upcoming Sunday. 

THE BEACON Items in need are nonperishable food items, hygiene products and cleaning supplies. No perishable or glass items please. To support the outdoor pantry, the school lunch debts or our community garden, please write a check to St. Anne’s and specify which ministry on the memo line.

2025 FLOWER CHART To sponsor altar flowers, please sign up on the chart in Rose Hall. Flowers are $40 per arrangement, there are two per Sunday. Flowers may be given in memory, celebration or in thanksgiving. An envelope will be sent to you to fill out the information. The new chart is posted on the bulletin board in Rose Hall.

ANNUAL SALE NEWS St. Anne’s annual sale will soon be here.  This year, in addition to collecting great sale items, we would like to collect aluminum cans.  Please bring them during the week of the sale until Friday at noon.  Even a small number of cans is welcome! 

Please note-in trying to keep the prayer list updated, names have been removed.  If you would like names to reappear on the list, email office@stanneswarsaw.org. Thank you!   

** Please note-in trying to keep the prayer list updated, names have been removed.  If you would like names to reappear on the list, email office@stanneswarsaw.org. Thank you!