Parish Events
October
Medicare Presentation
Thursday, October 16
7:00 pm | Room 302
If you are new to Medicare, retiring, or need to make changes to current Medicare plans, this presentation is for you!
Learn about parts A, B, C, D, (and More) of Medicare!
RSVP appreciated:
Please, call Pastoral Care
770-552-6400 ext. 6019
Note: If you can't make this sessions, Pastoral Care is offering the presentation again,
Wednesday, 10/29 @ 1 pm; or, Wednesday, 11/12 @ 7pm
Perfect Paint Fest
Thursday, October 16
7:00 pm
La Salette Hall
All women are invited to join SACCW to paint panels for children's hospitals, hospice centers and other medical facilities in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. No talent is required. (It's like paint by number.) Wine and snacks will be provided.
For more information & to rsvp
Contact Mickie Boyle Grammy409@gmail.com. 770-490-0161
Faith and Light
Monthly Meeting
Saturday, October 18
10:30 am
Donnellan Cafe
The Faith and Light Community is hosting the second meeting of the year at St Ann.
The theme for this year is The Angels: Messengers of God
No registration required.
All are welcome to come and see.
The Faith and Light Ministry is an ecumenical group of people with developmental disabilities and their families and friends.
Friends of Seniors Fall Craft Sale
Saturday & Sunday,
October 18 & 19
In the Narthex
After Mass
Come by the Narthex after any mass to support the Friends of Seniors Ministry.
Friends of Seniors is an outreach Ministry devoted to connecting seniors with ongoing support.
They embrace the forgotten, the lonely, and the aged.
Donations are welcome as well.
Teens Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 19
La Salette Hall
After 8:30 and 10:30 am
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast cooked and served by the new St. Vincent de Paul Teen Conference!
Come enjoy good food, great company, and support our teens in their mission of service.
This event is a fundraiser.
Please help the teens as they plan service projects for the coming year.
$10 - individual ticket
$25 - family ticket
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Charitable Giving and How it Works
Wednesday, October 22
7:00 pm | Room 302
This session will explore charitable giving options for 2025, including cash and non-cash donations, charitable IRA rollovers (QCDs), donor-advised funds (DAFs), charitable trusts (CLTs and CRTs), and corporate giving. We will also highlight the impact of volunteering and review key tax considerations to help guide effective planning for the year ahead.
Please RSVP at faithandfinance@st-ann.org
Truck Or Treat
Saturday, October 25
Festivities and Set up
Begin at 5:15 pm
Trunk Or Treat
starts at 6:00 pm
Lower Parking Lot
Rain plan is Nolan Hall
Join us at 5:15 pm for food. games and a Life Teen Fun House!
Trunk or Treating for kids begins at 6:00 pm - 7:15pm
Many thanks to the Preschool Parents Association, Family Life Ministry and Life Teen joining together to put on this spook-tack-u-lar event!
Click the link below to sign up a trunk and / or donate candy.
Medicare Presentation
Wednesday, October 29
1:00 pm | Room 302
If you are new to Medicare, retiring, or need to make changes to current Medicare plans, this presentation is for you!
Learn about parts A, B, C, D, (and More) of Medicare!
RSVP appreciated:
Please, call Pastoral Care
770-552-6400 ext. 6019
Note: If you can't make any of these sessions, Pastoral Care is offering the presentation again,
Wednesday, 11/12 @ 7pm
Habitat for Humanity
Turtle Pre-Sale
(thru Monday, November 10, 2025)
Habitat for Humanity Ministry's
annual candy fundraiser continues.
Put in your order for a box of our world-famous, joy-inducing, Chocolate Turtle Candy before the price increases at Apple Annie.
Turtle candies check every box on your gift list: friends, relatives, neighbors, clients, teachers… and, most importantly, you. (Pro tip: buy extra and stash a box in the freezer—your January self will thank you.)
- Turtles: $15.00 per half-pound box
- Pick-up: Saturday, November 15, from 10 am to pm in Donellan Cafe
November
Dad’s Group - Manhood Matters: The Calling of Fatherhood
Thursday, November 6
8:00 pm
La Salette Hall
Much of society questions the role of masculinity or manhood in general, especially when raising children. Nevertheless, the Church teaches that masculinity and gender are essential to God’s design. In this talk we’ll explore fatherhood as a role for men and dive into practical approaches to be Godly, loving men.
Join Kevin Whelan as he shares with us about fatherhood as a role for men and practical approaches to be Godly, loving men.
Mom's Group Coffee and Conversation
Friday, November 14
9:00 am
Nolan Hall (after Mass)
Attend 9am daily mass together on a Friday and then meet for coffee, guided conversation, and socializing.
Babysitting is offered from 8:45 - 11:00am.
No need to register to attend! However, if you would like to host a Coffee & Conversation, sign up here:
Knitters and Crocheters Meeting
Friday, November 7
10:00 am
Call for location and more information
The Knitting and Crocheting ministry will be meeting to wrap items they have created for Pastoral Care’s Christmas Outreach.
If you would like to join this group, please contact Pastoral Care at 770-552-6400 ext. 6019.
The ministry welcomes all donations of yarn (no wool). Please drop them off at the parish office.
Mom's Group Morning Reflection & Hike
Saturday, November 8
8:15 am
Summit Coffee in Roswell
The St. Ann's moms group will meet at Summit Coffee in Roswell for a brief reflection followed by a walk through the Roswell Mill trails. Join us!
Summit Coffee in Roswell:
585 Atlanta St, Roswell, GA 30075
Knights of Columbus Family Movie Night
Saturday, November 8
6:00 pm
La Salette Hall
Come join Knights of Columbus for a Family Movie Night! We will be watching The Wild Robot in La Salette Hall.
The movie will begin at 6:30pm. There will be popcorn and snacks provided and pizza is available for purchase. We hope you can join us!
Children's Christmas Choir 2025
Rehearsals Begin Nov 12
Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:30 pm
Church
It’s time to sign up for the Children’s Christmas Choir!
Registration is open for children ages 6–12. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30 pm in the church beginning November 12.
A complete schedule is available on the registration form. (And yes, we will record another video this year for the Christmas Sing-Along!)
The choir will sing at the 6:00 Mass on Christmas Eve in the church.
MBK Blanket Drive
Saturday & Sunday
November 15&16
In the Narthex | After Mass
Share some warmth with the homeless: With the weather turning colder, My Brother's Keeper is collecting new or lightly used blanket to distribute to people living outside. Please bring donations to the Narthex November 15th - 16th.
MBK ministers to the homeless by providing basic needs, such as food, bicycles for transportation and temporary shelter.
Questions? Call Barbara McLoughlin at 631-921-8267
Family Life Ministry Legomania
Sunday, November 16
1:00 pm
La Salette Hall
Join Family Life ministry for Legomania!
It will be a fun, hands-on event for kids of all ages! Bring a new Lego set, spend time building it together with friends, and then donate your creations to local foster care programs so other children can enjoy them. It’s a perfect way to play, create, and share joy with kids in need!
Exploring the Bible together
Friday, November 17
12-1:30 pm
La Salette Hall
Join us once a month as we explore passages from the Bible through the lenses of different faith traditions.
Led by Rabbi Slomovitz and Father Lamartine, each session will include a reading of scripture, followed by thoughtful explanations from both the Jewish and Catholic perspectives.
Together, we'll engage in respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue that honors our differences while celebrating our shared values.
The goal of this group is to foster friendship between our communities, promote mutual understanding, and remind us that people of different faiths are often more alike than different.
All are welcome—come with an open heart and a curious mind.
Faith Sharers
Sip and Paint
Friday, November 14
7:00 pm
Scout Lodge
Join us for Sip and Paint, a fundraiser for Faith Sharers retreat scholarship program.
It will be a fun evening of fellowship and a chance to create a keepsake Christmas painting under the guidance of artist Greg Whiting.
Food and drink (wine) are included in the registration fee.
Register below!
Altar Server Training
Sunday, November 16
2:00pm
Church
Increase your participation and understanding of Mass by learning to serve at the altar.
*Children who have received Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist may apply.
Qualifications:
1. Must be baptized and have received First Holy Communion.
2. Fourth grade or older. Adults are welcome.
3. Mature enough to understand responsibilities and to carry them out with reverence.
4. Should be a member of the parish.
New Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training
Monday, November 17
7:00pm
Mary's Chapel
Expand your full active participation at Mass. Join our Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Team and assist in the distribution of the Eucharist to your parish community.