We are called to be Christ’s loving arms in the world

PALM SUNDAY PATH: MARCH 29

On Palm Sunday, the faith-based advocacy group ISAIAH is inviting Christians to gather at the Capitol building in St. Paul to reclaim the message of Jesus: feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, loving our neighbors. The event is family friendly and will be spreading a positive message: showing what we are FOR, not what we are against. You can learn more here.

THE PLAN:

  • We'll have one service on Sunday, March 29 at 10:30

  • Following the service, we'll have poster boards and markers available to make signs in the Parish Hall. We'll have enough for those who have signed up to attend the march. Don't let that stop you though - feel free to join at any point, just bring a poster board if you want a sign. Those who aren't coming to the march are welcome to stay and help create!

  • We'll have peanut butter and jelly and bread available - but nothing more than that. Feel free to bring your own lunch!

  • We'll leave at 1:00 to drive to the Episcopal gathering point: St. James AME Church: 624 Central Ave W, St Paul (we can arrange carpooling on the spot).

  • We'll bring our blessed palms - and some to share.

  • At 2:00, we'll begin to march from St. James to the Capitol PLEASE NOTE IT IS A 1.3 MILE WALK. If you will need to park closer, you may do so.

  • At 2:30, there will be speakers at the Capitol, including our own Bishop Loya.

  • The event is scheduled to conclude at 3 PM at which time we will walk back to our cars.

Please wear good walking shoes and whatever you need to be comfortable in whatever the weather brings. You may bring a bag or backpack with water, snacks, or whatever you need.

From the announcer

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Here are some upcoming Saint Anne's events you'll want to keep on your calendars:

  • April 2: Maundy Thursday

  • April 3: Good Friday

  • April 4: Easter Vigil

  • April 5: Easter Sunday

  • April 11: Silent Book Club

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORS LAUNDRY COLLECTION

"Maundy" comes from the Latin mandatum and means Commandment. Maundy Thursday is a remembrance of the night before Good Friday, when Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his friends and disciples. He told them that night that the greatest commandment is to "commandment to "love one another as I have loved you".

There are many ways to love our neighbors. One is supporting them in dignity and feeling like they belong, day to day. People struggling have said that being able to have clean laundry is one way to feel dignity and belonging. The Laundry Love effort makes that happen - right here in our local neighborhoods. This Maundy Thursday, the Peace & Justice Team is invites you to bring LAUNDRY SUPPLIES (detergent, drier sheets, or a roll of quarters) to support Laundry Love. Supplies can be brought into the Parish Hall any time on Maundy Thursday.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

THE SILENT BOOK CLUB RETURNS!

Saturday, April 11: 4-6pm

Shhh! We're reading! One of Saint Anne's most popular events is back for another round. The "introverts night out" is a "late afternoon, home by dark" event out this time around, but the invitation is still the same. Come and bring a book to read, your favorite beverage, and a snack to share if you so choose - and then enjoy a blissful few hours reading quietly in good company. All are welcome!

SAINT ANNE'S TALENT SHOW

The 1st Annual (?) Saint Anne's Talent Show needs YOU!

WHEN: 7:00 PM on April 25th

WHERE: Parish Hall

WHY: Fun!!

If you have a talent to share and want to participate, please email Charlie Prokop with a short description of your talent. We have about 8 slots to fill in the program, so if you want to sing, play an instrument, juggle, dance....Let us know. We hope for a big turnout and a great time enjoying each other’s amazing talents.