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      <title>May 2-3:  Financial Appeal Second Collection</title>
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                                      &lt;img src=&quot;https://stanneaz.org/img/general/listing/sisters2026.png&quot; width=&quot;321&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;May 2-3:  Financial Appeal Second Collection&quot;&gt;   
                                                          &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:16.0pt;&quot;&gt;Carmelite Missionaries of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Annual Mission Appeal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 3&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt;, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I Was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” – Matthew 25:35&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:black;&quot;&gt;Support Our Missions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Please support our missions in places of greatest need. Your assistance is essential for us to continue bringing help, care, and love to those who need it most. With your collaboration, our missions can reach communities facing great challenges, offering them hope and assistance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:black;&quot;&gt;Support the Care of Our Elderly and Sick Sisters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Many of our elderly sisters dedicated years of their lives to evangelization work, receiving little or no salary in return. Because of this, we do not have enough financial resources for the basic health care they need at the end of their lives.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Your generosity is more than &lt;strong&gt;a gift: it is a grace.&lt;/strong&gt; Thanks to you, we receive care in our final years with dignity and love.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:black;&quot;&gt;Your Gift Matters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Every donation, regardless of its size, truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether you can give a little or a lot, your generosity supports our mission and helps us continue our vital work. For your convenience and records, we are also able to provide you with a receipt for your taxes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;list-style-type:disc;&quot;&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id=&quot;e0fe8c7a48a1bf943943df9bc53c004cd&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;St. Anne:&amp;nbsp; You may also make your financial gift &lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;through st. Anne online&amp;nbsp;&lt;/u&gt;giving&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;when you select the &lt;strong&gt;&quot;Vocations Fund&quot; and &quot;Religious Life&quot; as a sub-fund.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id=&quot;e1caae2c3a2e68216d08a57ddd53333ef&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Or you can make your donation through money check or Zelle by sending your desired amount to 559- 978- 0366. &amp;nbsp;Misioneras Carmelitas de Santa Teresa del Nino Jesus. If you need a receipt for your contribution, please text 559- 978- 0366 to request it.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:black;&quot;&gt;Gratitude and Blessin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;God bless your generosity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Each day, our prayers and gratitude are dedicated to those who support us. Your help inspires us and allows us to continue our mission with hope and faith.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;With faith and hope, your sisters in Jesus Christ our Savior,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Aptos Display&amp;quot;,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Carmelite Missionaries.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;aspect-ratio:960/720;&quot; src=&quot;https://stanneaz.org/img/general/events/page/2026-04-01-151014_St._Anne_May_2-3_2026.jpg&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Needed: NFP Instructors</title>
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                                      &lt;img src=&quot;https://stanneaz.org/img/general/listing/marriedCoupleHoldingHands.jpg&quot; width=&quot;321&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;Needed: NFP Instructors&quot;&gt;   
                                                          &lt;h1&gt;Married Couples:&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you believe in the Church’s teaching on NFP? Would you like to bless other couples by teaching them to use this method?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please &lt;a href=&quot;https://stanneaz.org/about/our-leadership?sl=father-charlie-goraieb&amp;amp;st=Father%20Charlie%20Goraieb&quot;&gt;contact Fr. Charlie by email&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <author>St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:39:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Radiant - New Catholic Book for Young Women – Written by a Parishioner</title>
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                                      &lt;img src=&quot;https://stanneaz.org/img/general/listing/radiant-girl.jpg&quot; width=&quot;321&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;Radiant - New Catholic Book for Young Women – Written by a Parishioner&quot;&gt;   
                                                          &lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;July 11th, 2025&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We want to share the publication of a new book for teen girls and young women titled “Radiant: A Catholic Guide to Modesty, Beauty &amp;amp; Identity”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rooted in the Theology of the Body and inspired by the wisdom of saints like Edith Stein and St. John Paul II, Radiant offers a heartfelt exploration of authentic femininity, inner beauty, and modesty through a Catholic lens. Written for girls ages 12–18 and young adult women, this book encourages readers to embrace their God-given dignity and live confidently as beloved daughters of God.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you’re a parent seeking faith-based guidance for your daughter, a catechist looking for formation resources, or a young woman desiring to deepen your Catholic identity, Radiant is a beautiful tool for spiritual growth. The book is available on Amazon, and you can access it via the QR code.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <author>St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Ministry of Care information</title>
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                                                          &lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Information updated on July 1, 2025:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Ministry of Care visits the sick and homebound as an extension of the sacramental life of the Parish, bringing them Holy Communion and assuring them of the constant prayers of the community. As Christians, we are all called to care, comfort and offer companionship to our fellow parishioners that are sick or homebound. If you feel you have the gift of compassion and caring and would like to serve as a Minister of Care, please &lt;a href=&quot;https://stanneaz.org/emejia&quot;&gt;contact Emma Mejia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:11:00 -0700</pubDate>
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