It is with great joy that the Saint Ann family welcomed
Lucas Abel Mueller. Lucas was baptized at last Sunday’s (Dec. 29
th) Mass. Lucas is the child of Christine and Max Mueller, and the grandchild of Ruth and Dudley Hurst. Welcome Lucas!
Remember in your prayers: Mary Sexton, Archbishop Kurtz, Helen Lucas, Gavin Francis, Jo Ellen’s mom, Mary Ellen, Norma Cartwright, Dolores Hayden, the Boniewski family, Lonnie Howard, Katie Kon, and Mary Beth Norris.
Also remember in your prayers the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who have no one to pray for them, those in prisons, physical or mental and those who have unspoken prayer requests.
PRAY FOR the repose of the soul of Betty Kober’s mother,
Sharon Simpson, who passed away Dec. 31
st. Remember also her family that mourns her loss. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
THANK YOU to the elf (elves) that spruced up the church yard and also sent all the leaves packing! Looks so much better, God bless you!
SECOND SUNDAY BREAKFAST next Sunday, January 12
th.
Happy January Birthday to:
6 Dan Susak 7 Frank Waschevski 8 Rick White
20 Alphonso Sexton 23 Adam Susak 25 Jane Matson
31 Phil Matson
THE SUNDAY MORNING “CLASSES” at St. Ann that Father Michael started holding several weeks ago, are still ongoing. They are called a Study of our Catholic Faith. Fr. Sweeney has topic ideas for each week but there is no set agenda, so if you come with questions, the answers might be that week’s agenda! There is no assigned homework and no tests! Informal and very informative. Those who have attended, even cradle Catholics, have learned a lot and now have a much deeper understanding of, and greater appreciation for, our Catholic faith and customs. Feel free to join us and see what you think. Starts at 7:30 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Holy Family Room. No pre-registration required!
*Father Michael's "Penny Catechism"(A fun and informative little morsel of Catholic teaching and trivia)* Last week's question along with the answer:
Question #152: What do the terms Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur mean?
Answer: The author of a book representing the faith may submit the book to a bishop for review. The bishop will entrust the book to the diocesan Censor Librorum. The Latin term simply means this official has the responsibility of checking the book for mistakes in content. If there are none, the Censor Librorum issues a Nihil Obstat which means "nothing objectionable" or nothing contradicting the faith, was found. Then the bishop issues an "Imprimatur" which means "Let it be printed." It is interesting to note that there are many areas of Catholic thought that are very flexible. A Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur does not mean the bishop or Censor Librorum agrees with the authors opinions. The terms simply mean the contents of the book does not conflict with Catholic teaching.
Question #153: The term "incardination" is important in our Catholic faith. What does it mean?
The answer will appear in next week's bulletin along with a new question