Greetings,

I'm not a meteorologist, but I'm enjoying these early mornings and evenings. Aren't you?

Life can be like the seasons of the year. And often times it's not the season itself, but the transition into the season that can be hard for people. We're wired for stability and so when things change we can have a knee jerk reaction to change and that's what's so frustrating. 

So, when things change here at St.Ann for one reason or another, I think the best thing to do is be patient and before you know it, you're loving the new season and growing into it. 

On another note, let's keep our country in prayer as we go through a season of grief, as we remember the victims and their families of the 911 Terrorist attack and the recent killing of Charlie Kirk.  Violence with one person or 2,977 is never an answer. May they all rest in peace. 

See what else is coming up.

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1) A MINISTRY DAY OF RENEWAL is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th from 9a.m. to 11a.m. here at St.Ann. Michele Kenaga, Director of Faith Formation for the diocese, will be our guest speaker. This is for all Liturgical Ministries for St. Ann and Our Lady of the Assumption parishioners and for those who wish to be a part of any of the various liturgical ministries. For all ExtraOrdinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Ems), We will also be renewing our commission from the diocese.

Please go to our website for more information and to sign up.https://www.stanngulfbreeze.org/st-ann-ministry-day

2) KITCHEN TEAM NEEDED at St.Ann!! For Sunday mornings(7:30-10:30a.m.) and 1st Wednesday evenings (4-7pm.) This is a great way to serve your parish and your fellow parishioners. No experience needed. If you would like to help set up, clean dishes or cook, then please contact Lynn Clark at 850-417-6753 or email  lynn@stanngulfbreeze.org 

3) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER, next Wednesday, Sept.17th from 5:30-6:30p.m. Donations accepted. Curbside pick up at 5:30p.m. Italian fare is on the menu 

Thanks for reading,

Fr. John

Bonus question: Who discovered the true Cross of Christ on Sept.14th 320AD? This is behind our celebration for this Sunday.