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Sacrament of Baptism

Celebrated on the 3^rd Sunday of each month. Please get in touch with the office 2 months in advance. Godparent must be a practicing Catholic (eligible to receive the sacraments) Non Catholics of a Christian denomination act as sponsor only.*

Sacrament of Marriage

Arrangements must be made with the Pastor six months in advance. Couples must attend Pre-Cana or Marriage Preparation Classes, sponsored by the Diocese before Marriage. Please contact either Nativity Parish in Portage or St. Patrick's Parish in Chesterton who offer these programs.*

*(Please note that pamphlets listing the detailed requirements for the sacraments are available in the back of the church).

Sick Calls

Please inform the Church Office of any shut-in who would like a visit that will be scheduled by the Pastor or a Eucharistic Minister.

New Parishioners

Permanent residents as well as summer residents are welcome. All are welcome! All are encouraged to register. Please use the form provided on the table in the back of church. You may drop it in the collection basket when completed. Provided information will be used exclusively for parish records and mailings, which will help you keep informed about St. Ann's parish. Envelopes are available for those who request them. Contribution statements are automatically generated in January for the prior year. Separate statements are available for larger donations.

Printable Registration Form

CHESTERTON:

St. Patrick Church

Saturday - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 p.m.

MICHIGAN CITY:

Notre Dame Church

Saturday - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday - 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Queen of All Saints Church

Saturday - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday - 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 am & 12 p.m.

St. Mary's Church

Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:15 (Sacred Heart Mission), 9:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

St. Stanislaus Church

Saturday - 4:30 p.m.

Sunday - 6:00, 8:00 (Polish) & 10:00 a.m.

Mass Schedule at St. Ann of the Dunes

ASCENSION SUNDAY

Saturday May 3, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Intention: Severina Janulis from Sister Julia Vailokaitis

Sunday May 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Intention: Rev. Charles Doyle's 81th birthday & 55th Anniversary of Ordination from St Ann and for St. Ann's First Communicants and Their Families

SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST

Saturday May 10, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Intention: Memory of Robert Kyts from Wife Dr. Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts

Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 8:00 AM

Thomas J. Tobin from Margaret L. Tobin

Sunday May 11, 2008 - 10:00 AM Mother's Day
Intention: Helen Barasinski from Family and Friends

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Saturday May 17, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Intention: George and Nell Smith by Judy and George Smith

Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 8:00 AM
Intention: Roland Cline and Julianne DeWulf from Hank and Lou DeWulf

Sunday May 18, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Intention: In Memory of Robert Mulshine from Marlene Philips and family

MASS FOR OUR LITHUANIAN COMMUNITY - 1:00 PM
Intention: Antanina Stravinskas from the Stravinskas Family

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Eucharistic Ministers

(Please consult your Schedule)

Lectors

(Please consult you Schedule)

Altar Servers

(Please consult your Schedule)

Hospitality

"Treats" after Sunday Mass are a St. Ann's tradition that everyone enjoys. It is a time of camaraderie and the treats are delicious. We appreciate the efforts of Ruthie Palonis, Louis Falat and Winfred Poole who arrive at 9 am to prepare coffee and set the table and do not finish until noon – every Sunday. We thank them for all they do to keep this tradition alive and well.
Hospitality though is everyone's job. Have you provided the treats this year? Each week about 100 parishioners stay for this Happy Hour. Volunteers are needed to bring the treats. They may be home-baked or purchased, as you wish. Volunteers should bring juice or milk as they choose for the children. Coffee and sugar is provided along with plates, napkins and more. If you need any assistance, please consult with Ruthie Palonis, our Treats Coordinator. Most important! Sign up this week so this tradition may continue!

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We are always in need of additional volunteers to secure our treats. Please consult the list on the
bulletin board. Many Thanks !!!

Our sincerest thanks to all our hospitality "hosts" and "hostesses".
We appreciate the sharing of your talents with st. Ann's parish community and your
dedication to maintain a welcoming atmosphere. God Bless you!

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEN & WOMEN

St. Ann is honored to have members serving in the both the Armed Services and the Peace Corp. Let us remember them in our prayers each Sunday. As a community of Christ's people, we at St. Anne's honor their service and salute their dedication by offering prayers for their safety and welfare.
Major Philip J. Farese. Jr. of the U.S. Army is serving in Iraq. His wife, Dr. Anne Hollingsworth and sons, Mason and Parker, live in Chesterton.
Col. Gary M. Servold, Army Aviation, is the son-in-law of Richard and Nancy Peterson.
Major James S. Pluta, U.S.M.C., is the son of James and Sandy Pluta.
Nicholas Bielinski serves in the Air Force and is stationed in Pensacola. His sister, Jennifer Bielinski, is in the Army and in Germany. They are the grandchildren of Lottie Nekus. Donna Polkowski is their great aunt.
Lt. Sean Stiller of the Army is the son of Aileen Turner of LaPorte. Her daughter, Lt. Amy Sander, is a member of the JAG Corps of the Navy. And her son Steve Stiller serves in the Peace Corp in Bolivia.
Bryan Rhoda, Jr., the son of Bryan and Mary Lou Rhoda, has been deployed to Afganistan. He has been stationed in Germany for the last 3 years. He is now a specialist but took his military promotion board for sergeant before deployment
Do you have a member of your family currently serving in the military?
We would like to pray for each of your serving loved ones by name if you will tell us who they are. Please put their name, rank and branch of military on a card and deposit it in the collection basket or call Carol Dickerman at 872-4992 with the information, which will be printed in a future bulletin.

WELCOME TO ST. ANN OF THE DUNES!

If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual home or a summer church home. Parish Registration Forms are at the back of church. Our ushers will be happy to give you one. We are glad you are here and hope you will join us!

ST. ANN'S WELCOMES YOU AND INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE!

There are many opportunities to participate in parish life at St. Ann's. And there are many reasons to volunteer. Make new friends. Answer a need. Show you care. Take pride in giving. Enjoy a new experience. Feel good about giving and sharing your talents and gifts. Be part of the solution. Be a positive influence. Add meaning to your day. Delight in your efforts. Build a stronger community. Have fun. Put your skills to work. Deepen your sense of belonging. Keep active. Enrich your life. Get closer to God. Be a worker in the Kingdom of Christ.

ST. ANN'S YOUTH GROUP
St. Ann's Youth Group is now being organized. Attorney Philip J. Farese, Jr. and his wife, Dr. Anne T. Hollingsworth, have been appointed co-chairs. They are members of St. Ann's and parents of two children. Activities of the group will include museum trips, pizza parties, hikes, tours and other social activities for youth in our parish. There will not be any study groups. Parents and children, ages 9 to 16, are invited .If you have any questions, please call 926-2742.

PARKING LOT SAFETY... Because of a few occurance of car breaking and stolen purses or personal items we strongly encourage our parishioners and visitors not to be overtaken by the apparent peace and serenity of our Beverly Shores enclave. Many parishioners leave their purses and other valuables in their cars. Many cars are left unlocked as well during Mass. Unfortunately events such as these become a rude awakening, and force us to be on our guards even in and around St. Ann's. Please lock your cars, and do not leave any valuables inside. Even left out of site they become rewarding trophies to a petty thief who may be siting in his car watching you as you leave your car. Should you notice a suspicious vehicle parked in or around the church parking lot do not hesitate to notify the Sherrif's Police. As the Sherif told us: a vehicle which seems to be out of place is often time out of place...

ST. ANN'S LIBRARY

"Spiritual reading," said Mother Theresa, "helps us cultivate the gift of prayer." With the help of Win Poole, retired Chicago University librarian and a volunteer at the Michigan City library, our Religious Education Committee established a lending library. We could use more books. If you have inspirational, insightful books you have enjoyed and would like to share, please drop them off at the parish office. Our committee will gladly process them and make them available to our parish family in the near future. Books are now availlable for "check-out". Some are on display in back of the church, the rest are in the office. If you find something of interest, just sign the card and drop in the index box -- and happy reading !

GARDEN CLUB EVERY SATURDAY Remember St. Ann's Garden Club meets every Saturday at 9 am. Helping hands are always needed. Come and help prepare the gardens for summer!!!

MASS REQUESTS:

Everyone is welcome to request Masses at St. Ann's. Contrary to what someone recently mentioned to me, One does not have to be a parishioner nor does the intention have to be for a parishioner. To make the process easier Mass Request envelopes are available for this purpose in the back of the church or can be requested from an usher. Please fill all the info as requested keeping in mind that your choice of a date will be honored on a first come first served basis, thus your request for a specific date will be honored only if no other intention has been scheduled prior to your request and the next available Saturday, Sunday or week day will be assigned. Mass Intentions are always published two weeks in advance in the bulletin and are usually accessible on our parish web-site.

Spiritual Life Center

The Spiritual Life Center! sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, offers a quiet space to nurture the spirit in Christ. The Center is a place where people, caught in the challenge of contemporary life, can find solitude, reflection, dialogue and companionship. The Center brings opportunities for spiritual growth by providing an affordable full service retreat building featuring a full kitchen, bedrooms, separa1e men and ladies showers and toilets, one large chapel, two small chapels, mediation room and two living rooms. We have a dinning room, conference room, and a snack room, Meals can also be provided upon request. Spiritual Life
Center accommodates different group needs. The center is open for groups who are interested in just a few hours. 8 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour or weekend retreats. For more information, please call 932-8321.

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE...

"NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC"
The diocesan newspaper, 46 issues a year, reports on the Catholic Church, from a Catholic perspective, from Northwest Indiana to Washington to the Vatican. Subscribe now! Drop your check in the collection basket during February. This annual drive ends March 6.

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL 2008
The 2008 Catholic Services Appeal will officially begin at St. Ann on Sunday, April 6. The campaign theme is "Gifted by the Holy Spirit for Mission" and the drive runs for five weeks. In his letter to the people of our diocese, Bishop Dale J. Melczek stated the theme "reminds us that each of us is empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue Jesus' mission of bringing God's peace, love, truth, and justice into our communities and larger society." Joining with the other parishes, we can all work together to show compassion to those in need by sharing our gifts though the CSA.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE 2008
The one day program, 9:00 am to 4:00 P.M., will be on May 17, and September 27 2008. Cost for program is $95.00 per couple. This course is to be completed in a minimum of 3 to 6 months before your wedding. Application for the program is available from St. Ann's office. Advanced registration required at least 6 weeks prior to program date. Contact Catholic Charities, Marriage & Family Life Ministry, 176 S. West Street, Crown Point. (219) 663-8417.

Diocesan Anniversary Mass
Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or over 50 year wedding anniversary during 2008 are invited to the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy angels in Gary. Bishop Dale J. Melczek will greet couples and their guests at a reception in the Cathedral Hall following the Mass. A special certificate will be presented to all anniversary couples. This annual celebration is sponsored by Catholic Charities' Marriage & Family Life Ministry. Call 219 663-8417 for reservations.

TAPT

When is the next TOT?
January - April, 2008, St. Mary, Crown Point
UPCOMING DATES: MARCH 5, MARCH 16, APRIL 9
Held once a month. Click Crown Point button to the left for details

Where:
Host sites in NW Indiana are located in Whiting, Highland, La Porte, Crown Point, and coming soon to Hammond and Valparaiso! If you'd like to start a TOT series in your community, contact the Office for Young Adults!

What is "Theology on Tap?"
Theology on Tap is a casual forum where friends gather to discuss topics relevant to young adults, from a faith perspective. The mission of the program is to provide young adults from all walks of life "straight talk, hard facts and real answers" on our faith -- and the implications of our faith on our daily lives, our community and our society.

Every week friends are present, a relaxed atmosphere is created, and the speakers are top-notch! Click on the schedule button to the left for more information about the speaker lineup.

Young adults-- both married and single, in their 20's and 30's-- are invited to attend Theology On Tap! Come as often as you wish, but to get the full benefit of T.O.T., you should consider attending all of the sessions in a series!

What happens there?
The featured speaker for the evening will lead and inspire! After the topic has been presented, you will be invited into lively discussions with your fellow young adults.

Theology on Tap is a place to meet new friends, learn a little, and have a lot of fun!

What should I bring?
Yourself, of course, and a friend or two or three! Admission is $FREE!

I'm not Catholic. Can I come?
We welcome ALL young adults! Theology On Tap speakers present topics from a Catholic perspective. Often non-Catholics will say, "I never knew that's what the Catholic Church teaches about that." We also hear a good deal of Catholics say, "I never knew that's what the Catholic Church teaches about that!"

I'd like to recommend a speaker, or I'm interested in serving in a leadership capacity. Who should I call or email?
Each host site has a contact person included on their page, or contact Kevin Driscoll, Diocese of Gary Ofc for Young Adults, 219-769-9292 x229.

Theology On Tap is great, but what else is there for young adults?
There are other young adult ministries that maintain a full calendar of programs all year long. Get in touch with them- they'd love to have you!
? OUR LADY OF GRACE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY, HIGHLAND (will launch a new browser window)
? EFFETA YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY, ST. CASIMIR, HAMMOND (contact Alfredo, 805-3760)
? ST. PAUL YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY, VALPARAISO.

PARISH NEWS...

NEW DOORS
Four new doors at back and front sides of our church have been installed. The doors are handicap accessible. This is part of the renovation project for our church. The doors have been donated by St. Ann's Society.

ON A NEW NOTE
Marsha Jerome has been appointed Music Director of St. Ann.

A member of the Spirituality and Worship commission, she brings experience from her former parish to this position.

As our new choir and music director, Marsha will be coordinating our Saturday and Sunday liturgies into one unified community spirit.
Our new organist is Karen Erminger. An organist for many years at St. Peter & Paul in Whiting, she is an accomplished musicians with a strong appreciation for liturgical music. .

Members of our choir are Chris Cattani, Marge Connell, Kevin Firme, Marilyn Grantner, Marsha Jerome, Henry and Amanda Kazmier, George and Betty Kelchak, Mary Leonard, Nancy Lynch, Mark and Alli Witek, and Mary Wybrew. We express our deep appreciation to all for their commitment and wonderful work. If you are interested in joining our choir, please contact Marsha Jerome.
We will pray for the continued good health of Judy Guriel and we extend to her our best wishes.

FROM DEEAN WITEK, DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Saint Ann's parish would like to thank all of the CCD volunteers that make our Faith Formation program thrive. We thank you for your great contribution to our young people! Our teachers are: Kathy Doman, Patrick Kovalan, Jennifer Little, Sue McGue, Gloria Petersen, and Margie Potter; our substitutes and helpers are: Dean Doman, Lorie Mayersky, Allie Witek, Mark Witek, and Suzy Witek. A very special thank you to the parents for being your student's primary teacher, providing transportation, and supporting us in our program. Jesus will reward you!

FATHER DOYLES ANNIVERSARY
Retired Pastor Father Charles Doyle will observe his 55th year of ordination on May 1, 2008. Father Doyle will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association on July 29 in recognition of his work in advocating for social justice and human rights, including prison reform and abolition of the death penalty.

UPCOMING EVENTS
April 26 - CCD Reconciliation
May 4 - First Communion
May 8 - Confirmation at St. Terese of Avila in Valparaiso
July 27 - Celebration of the Feast of St. Ann and our Annual Pancake Breakfast
August 9 - Mission Sunday
Eucharistic Minister Training
Current Extraordinary Ministers of Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) and those interested in serving in that position are urged to attend a training session on Sunday, April 27 at 11:20 A.M. For more information call or email Dorothy Palmer at 219-872-8726 or djpalmer611@comcast.net. Being an EM is open to anyone over 18 who has been confirmed.

Last update: April 23, 2008

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