Parish Mission Statement
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Parish Mission Statement
Saint Ann's Parish is a vibrant community of Roman Catholic men, women and children living and practicing their faith throughout the Greater Bristol area of Central Connecticut. The parish draws strength and tradition from its French heritage and from a growing diversity of nationalities and backgrounds.
The mission of Saint Ann's is to help guide and strengthen each member of our parish family, as well as other throughout the community to
· Develop a closer personal relationship with God our Father
· Grow in knowledge and understanding of the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ
· Deepen our faith in God's love through prayer and empowerment by the Holy Spirit
· Nurture our growth in love and service toward each other
We commit ourselves to this mission by focusing our individual and collective gifts of Time, Talent and Resources on
· Liturgical and sacramental celebrations
· Lifelong education in the teachings of the Holy Roman Catholic Church
· Sponsorship and participation in a wide variety of parish ministries, groups, events and activities
· Development of a Christ-centered environment that promotes the spiritual growth of our faith community and shares with others the love of God and understanding of the Gospels
| Today |
Singing My Way Toward the Priesthood
by Neven Pesa
I'm a son of Croatian immigrants who first emigrated to Italy and subsequently to America in the 70's. Within two years of their marriage, my brother and I were both born. My mother lovingly tells me that God willed very much that I come into this world because I came as a "happy surprise" to both my parents, having been conceived only 4 months after my older brother had been ... >>read more
| Touched By Grace |
Bon Appetit!
by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
The atheist philosopher of the 19th century, Friedrich Nietzsche, once said "If Christians want me to believe in their Redeemer, they need to look more ... >>read more
| The Edge |
by Mickey Addison
Can you name the largest megachurch in the world? Is it in San Antonio or Colorado Springs? Maybe Los Angeles or Orlando? Nope....it's in Rome. The world's largest megachurch is the Catholic ... >>read more
