We are called to be Christ’s loving arms in the world
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: OCTOBER 5th
We'll celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with a Blessing of the Animals at both services on October 5th. All feathered, finned, and furry friends are invited!! (Please leash or contain as is appropriate and safe for your pet, of course.)
TWO SERVICES: 8:30 and 10:30 AM
8:30 AM: A 45-minute service of readings, prayer, music led from the piano, and Eucharist. Smaller, and less traditional than our 10:30 service, this service uses a variety of resources that include but are not limited to the Book of Common Prayer, while still remaining distinctly Episcopal in nature. This is a quieter and more contemplative experience.
10:30 AM An hour-long service of readings, prayer, music from both the organ and piano, and Eucharist. This is our more traditional service that follows the Book of Common Prayer, and is generally our larger congregation, with families and children generally choosing this service. Nursery care is available during this service.
Our 10:30 service is livestreamed via YouTube Live stream right here:
https://www.youtube.com/@saintannesmn
From the announcer
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Here are some upcoming Saint Anne's events you'll want to keep on your calendars:
October 5: Blessing of the Animals
October 7: Morning Prayer 10AM; Bible Study 10:30
October 8: Choir Rehearsal 7:30-8:45 PM
October 10: Outdoor Movie, 6:30 PM
October 12: Last day: From Me to You Clothing Drive
October 13: 2026 Pledge Drive begins
October 26: Wear your Halloween Costume to Church Day
FOOD SHELF NEEDS
What’s on your grocery list? Something for your neighbor?
At Saint Anne’s we keep an active collection going for food for two local food shelves, Neighbors, Inc. and The Open Door Pantry. We are informed about their most needed items and focus on a few of them for our collections.
Right now, as families prepare to send their children off to school, food items such as boxed cereal and peanut butter are in high demand. Please consider adding these to your grocery list for our neighbors seeking help. Items can be brought to the collection box in the entryway. Paper bags are still greatly appreciated as well!
FALL CLOTHING DRIVE ON THROUGH OCTOBER 12
The Fall Clothing Drive is here! Saint Anne’s is now collecting Fall and Winter men’s and women’s career clothes for the From Me to You Clothing Ministry. The program is for men and women returning to the workplace, entering school, or going to job interviews, helping them have appropriate clothes to assure their success. Items needed include:
fall and winter jackets and coats
boots
gloves/mittens
accessories: jewelry, scarves, men’s ties, belts, shoes and dress socks, watches, purses and briefcases.
All items should be clean and in good condition; clothing should be delivered on hangers. Please hang donations in the coat rack area off the Parish Hall, by the signs.