Alpha is less than a week away – RSVP today! Come meet new people and explore faith together in an open, informal environment. Everyone is welcome! Whether you have been in the church since you were young or you are new to faith, when last have you shared a (free!) meal and conversation around some of life’s biggest questions? Spring into something new with Alpha! – 2023-03-29
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Alpha Starts Next Tuesday
March 29, 2023
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Stations of the Cross – Bach’s ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’
March 23, 2023
Wednesday, March 29th
7pm – 8pm
St. Anne ChurchBach, as all Baroque composers, attempted to express a single emotion with each piece. The Well-Tempered Clavier is a collection in two books of 96 different pieces, four in each key. It was frankly revolutionary for its time, and is still revered by pianists, organists, and composers. With so many opportunities to give musical garb to emotion, there is a lot to choose from.
The idea of doing a Stations of the Cross with Bach’s music acting as the commentary came from the famous fugue in C# minor from the first book. Tradition has it that the theme is in the shape of a cross and so it is often played on Good Friday. It is also one of the most emotional pieces of music I know, while simultaneously being one of the most intellectual. It wasn’t hard to go through the books and find other pieces suitable for the other stations.
The result is more of a concert than a traditional stations, but for this pianist it is a work of devotion and prayer. Your listening is your participation in the prayer.
Charles Hiestand
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Christmas Dinner
November 4, 2022
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Proclaiming God’s Word
October 27, 2022
A Virtual Workshop for Lectors
Saturday, November 12 at 10:30am
Presenters: Corinna Laughlin, Director of Liturgy at St. James Cathedral and Jim Russell, Coordinator of Lectors at St. John, Seattle
In this interactive online training, parish lectors will have an opportunity to hone their skills as together we reflect on the importance of the Word of God in the liturgy and learn practical tips to prepare and proclaim the Scripture in our parishes. Whether you’re a veteran lector, just starting out, or still thinking about it, you are invited to take advantage of one of two opportunities to go deeper. This workshop is FREE – registration required.
For questions or to register, please contact Jennifer Day in the Liturgy Office of the Archdiocese of Seattle, jennifer.day@seattlearch.org, 206-654-4652.
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All Souls Day, Wednesday, November 2
October 21, 2022
Altar of Remembrance
For All Souls Day, we will again have our Altar of Remembrance under the crucifix. Everyone is invited to bring pictures of their loved ones who have died to be placed on this Altar. These pictures can then remain there for all of November until Advent and be a sacred place in the midst of our community. Our parish Book of the Dead will also be beside this Altar for you to enter the names of those who have died.
6:30 pm Service of Reflection
7:00 pm All Souls Day Mass
If you have questions about the Altar of Remembrance, please do not hesitate to call Carol Ford (206-281-5920) or Monica Bradley (206-286-7694)
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Presentation on the Rosary
October 14, 2022
Join us for a Presentation on the Rosary
Sunday, October 23rd after 10 AM Mass
Assembly RoomWhy do we pray? Is anyone listening? What does the church teach us about prayer? Learn how prayer can improve your faith and life directly from the teachings of St. Dominic, St. JP2, and Our Lady herself. The St. Anne rosary group will lead a discussion about prayer, please join us and other fellow parishioners after Mass in the Assembly Room. We’d love to see you there!
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Young Adult Fall Retreat
October 14, 2022
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Alpha
September 1, 2022