25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

As September unfolds, we are embraced by the vibrant colors of autumn and the refreshing coolness in the air. This season of change beautifully showcases God’s endless creativity and love. Another testament to His love is the wonderful volunteers we have at St. Anne. They help us run the parish office, make events like last week’s young adult brunch possible, lead the Alpha sessions starting this October, tend to our garden, and support the celebration of Mass and many of our ministries.

This September, we are overjoyed to announce that 17 school parents have signed up to volunteer at St. Anne. Some may offer their time for one afternoon to help clean up the campus before winter, while others join the choir or serve as lectors.

We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for each of you who brings your unique creativity and skills to our community. Your talents, blessed by God, make our parish a lively and joyful place to be!

God bless,

Barbara Bumbarger for the St. Anne Parish Team

We are thrilled to invite all our amazing volunteers to a special gathering in your honor! Let’s come together to celebrate and appreciate the incredible work you do for our community.

Event Details:

• When: October 2nd, right after the 5:30 PM Mass
• Where: St. Francis Garden (In case of rain: Narthex)
• Who: All volunteers of St. Anne parish and our ministries

See you there!

If you’re also interested in volunteering, please reach out to Barbara Bumbarger via email:  bbumbarger@stanneseattle.org Alternatively, stay tuned for specific volunteer opportunities that we’ll announce throughout the year.

Our Lady of Fatima 

Sacred Heart of Jesus

You can find all the latest school news right here.

If you have a child that is ready to receive First Reconciliation, First Communion, or Confirmation, please plan to attend one of the sacramental information meetings in September.

The first option is Sunday, September 22nd at 12:30pm (after the 11am mass),

and the other option is Tuesday, September 24th at 7pm.

This meeting is essential, as some of the regular elements of our sacramental preparation program are changing this year. If you are a parent and can’t make one of these meetings, please reach out to Jessica at jharris@stanneseattle.org.

Dear Parishioners,

This may be the last spotlight in this format as I have been transitioning my role to Director of Finance over both St. Anne and Sacred Heart Parishes. Mark Abadir, as the new Director of Operations, is starting to pick up more of the facility side of things.

Stay tuned for more information around that and as always, thank you for your continued support,

Brigid

FINANCES

• So far, we successfully raised $10,7 76 over our Annual Catholic Appeal goal. This means that with the matching gift, we have $21,552. going towards one of the three rebate projects which is very exciting! We will be closing the voting opportunity in the coming months, so please vote while you have the chance!
• In the coming weeks, we will be publishing the Parish Annual Report, please be on the lookout for that as it not only contains financial information but a snapshot of all the beautiful community that has gathered this past year.
• After a summer break, our finance council is resuming meeting this month.

August 2024 Budgeted Collections: $70,833.33

August 2024 Actual Collections: $48,110.83

FACILITIES

• SAVE THE DATE: please join us on Wednesday, October 2 for mass and a gathering to show our appreciation for all the volunteer support we receive!
• The church doors continue to be a work in progress. We are finalizing a date for the work to be done. Unfortunately, it is looking to require a replacement of the system all together which is going to cost about $25,000. We appreciate all of you, especially the volunteers and groups who have been so patient during this disruption.
• The school parking lot was restriped this weekend. The church parking lot will be restriped soon as well. Please stay tuned for updates on when the church parking lot will be closed for this work.
• We had a landscaping and tree trimming team out to help with some bigger projects which will hopefully make our campus clean ups easier this fall. Stay tuned for more information around those events scheduled for October 26 and November 9.

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Brigid McMahan and Barbara Bumbarger from Managers to Directors on our parish staff. Their dedication and hard work have been instrumental to our community. With these changes, oversight of the facilities will pivot to be under Operations, allowing Brigid to focus on finance.

We look forward to their continued contributions.

Blessings,

your Parish Family Team

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Transition Team, a dedicated group of parishioners who devoted countless hours this summer to ensure a smooth transition for our parish.

This remarkable team first met in June. Since then, they have served as a vital sounding board for our parish staff and incoming pastor, providing feedback and support.

June 22nd, we celebrated a heartfelt goodbye party for Father Colin, our beloved outgoing pastor. The group played a pivotal role in planning, advertising, and executing this event.

July 1st, guided by the input of the Transition Team the new Mass times were implemented.

July 28th, members of this group helped make the Parish Picnic a wonderful event.

On August 29th, the Transition Team held their final meeting with Father Freitag in attendance. Even during this last gathering, the group remained active, planning a series of “Meet & Greet” events to help parishioners get to know our new pastor and for him to get to know his new parishioners. For more details on these events, please read the next focus of this newsletter.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Transition Team for their dedication and remarkable contributions to our parish family. May God bless them abundantly for their service. Thank you!

We would also like to take a moment to honor the memory of Jean Hushebeck, the inspiring leader of this team. Jean’s enthusiasm profoundly shaped the group’s efforts, and her sudden, tragic passing in July has deeply touched us all. Her dedication and passion will forever be remembered.

Your St. Anne Parish Team

Dear Parishioners,

The St. Anne Parish Team is excited to invite you to a special Meet & Greet with Father Freitag! This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our new pastor in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Event Details:

• Dates: October 4th, October 18th, more dates coming for November!
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Guests: 8-12 per meet and greet
• Location: Private homes of generous parishioners (address will be provided upon confirmation)
• Refreshments: Depending on the host there will be light refreshments, but please eat dinner beforehand.

What to Expect: Get ready for an engaging and fun evening! During these social gatherings, Father Freitag is eager to hear your stories and share his own. Everyone, including Father Freitag, will have the chance to answer three intriguing questions:

• How did you come to be a parishioner at St. Anne?
• What is one cause or thing that you find life-giving at St. Anne?
• What is one hope or dream that you have for the future of St. Anne?

These conversations are a fantastic way to connect, share, and dream together about the future of our parish. We can’t wait to hear your unique experiences and aspirations!

Sign-Up Information:

• Deadline: Please sign up by September 27th.
• Note: Sign up for only one date. If attending with a partner or friend, each person must sign up individually.
• Cancellation: If you need to cancel, please inform us at bbumbarger@stanne.org so your spot can be reassigned.
• You can sign up by using the link provided or by visiting the news section on the St. Anne parish website. If you would like assistance with signing up, please reach out to the parish office by calling (206) 282-0223.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special time with Father Freitag!

This event is open to St. Anne parishioners.

Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ACA62CA5FAC52-51224318-meet#/

If you’re interested in hosting a meet & greet at your home, please contact bbumbarger@stanne.org

Join us for Alpha this fall, beginning October 1st at 7pm at St. Anne Catholic Church. Enjoy a free dinner and engage in meaningful conversations about life’s biggest questions in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Explore topics like: What is my purpose in life? Why do I exist? Who is God? What is faith?

Learn more about Alpha here

Please register for Alpha here

Hurry, space is limited!

Your Parish Family Team

This weekend, September 21st and 22nd, there will be a special campaign collection for Human Development. If you would like to learn more or make a donation, information flyers and envelopes are available at the entrances of St. Anne Church.