ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH

MISSION
Serving at God’s altar helps the individual grow in their understanding of their faith and are drawn more deeply into the mystery of God’s love. It’s a ministry which is a privilege as well as a service to the entire community. St John Paul II stated that we draw from the very fountain of God’s kingdom when we are of service at His Holy Altar.
Altar Servers serve the people of God and at God’s Holy Altar by being attentive, prayerful, and reverent. Our commitment is to assist the priest and deacon at Mass, as well as at other liturgical devotions (benedictions, weddings, funerals, and Stations of the Cross).

TRAINING
There are eight training sessions during the summer. In the practice sessions, the trainee learns liturgical terminology, Church history, and the ceremonies of the different rituals. 

MEMBERSHIP
All adults, adolescents, and youngsters, who have received their First Communion are eligible to become servers.

CONTACT
Bernabe Robledo - 210.344.4958

MISSION
The Catechists are a group of parishioners who share their faith with the school children of St. Ann in our religious education program. School children from Pre-K to 12th Grade receive a weekly hour and a half of religious education on Sunday Morning. Classes are available in English and Spanish. Classes are followed by Mass. In addition, a weekly Children’s Bulletin is provided after Mass for the family to pray together. As parents are the First Teachers of their children in the ways of the faith.

ACTIVITIES
Religious Education Classes are provided from September through May each year. A two-year course is provided for children preparing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. Adult Faith Formation classes are also available to parents and parishioners wanting to renew their faith and grow in understanding the Church’s catechism.

TRAINING
The Archdiocese offers online or in-person classes for Catechists to recieve their certification. Volunteer catechists receive on-going training through yearly retreats and conferences.

CONTACT
Kristina Piñero - Director or Religious Education - 210.734.6687

MISSION
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist help the priest in the distribution of the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ to members of the congregation during Mass. They also bring Holy Communion to the homebound and sick of the parish. 

ACTIVITIES
Serve at special celebrations throughout the year. 

MEETINGS
As required by either the Pastor or the Minister Coordinator to administer training.

MEMBERSHIP
Any single, practicing Catholic 18 years and older that has received the sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, & Holy Communion) or is married by the Church.

CONTACT
Parish Office: 210.734.6687

MISSION
Lectors proclaim the Word of God during liturgical celebrations using their gifts and talents to effectively communicate the meaning of God’s Word to the Christian faithful. 

TRAINING
Lectors are trained on an individual basis or as required by the Pastor or the Ministry Coordinator.

MEMBERSHIP
All parishioners 18 years and older are welcome to participate in this most important ministry.

CONTACT
Mary Garcia

MISSION
A year long catechesis of individuals interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about their Catholic faith is done for the purpose of making disciples of Christ, bringing them to a profession of faith in everything Christ taught and the Church continues to teach, and initiating them into the fullness of Catholic life through an encounter with the communion of believers and with Christ the Teacher, who now teaches through the catechist and who leads them “to love the Father in the Spirit” and to “share in the life of the Holy Trinity.”

ACTIVITIES
St. Ann RCIA begins in September and continues through the feast of Pentecost in May but culminates in the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion) at the Easter Vigil. Converts and catechists participate in a variety of informational classes as well as spiritual formation through retreats, scripture study, and prayer groups. Click here to read more about RCIA and hear from others who have gone through this beautiful process of initiation to the Church.

MEETINGS
RCIA sessions are held weekly on Sundays from 10:30 am – Noon in the Peña Center.

CONTACT
210.734.6687

MISSION
To praise God in song is to pray twice. St. Ann musicians and choir members learn about the history of sacred music and its wide variety of styles that are incorporated into the liturgy at St. Ann parish. From Gregorian chant and English hymnody to the Mariachi and Mexican traditions of liturgical music, all manner of music, which is directed to lifting up our hearts to the Lord is practiced and performed.

ACTIVITIES
St. Ann’s has four choirs serving the Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30p, the Sunday 8:30a, 10:30a (Spanish) and 12:30p Masses. 

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals for the Saturday Vigil Mass are on the last Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Choir members have a final preparation 20 minutes before the beginning of Mass.

MEMBERSHIP
All parishioners including children are welcome to participate in this most important ministry and encouraged to come to practice and rehearsals to get better acquainted to the liturgical music and the musicians.

CONTACT
Martha Bailey (5:30p Mass - English) - 210.735.9777
Michael Cruz (8:30a Mass - English) - mcruz@stannsa.org
Jerry Solis (10:30a Misa - Español) - 210.275.7355
Nick Gonzalez (12:30p Mass -  English) - 210.249.6945

MISSION
Sacristans do all the immediate preparation of Mass by readying the cruets, chalices, ciborium, linens, oils, and candles. 

ACTIVITIES
The Sacristan helps with the distribution of Holy Communion and checks in the Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Altar Servers for the Sunday Masses. 

MEETINGS
New Sacristans are trained individually. There are ocassional meetings with all the Eucharistic Ministers.

CONTACT
Berlinda Baltazar - 210.683.8887

MISSION
Greet parishioners before and after Mass, assist with seating, take up the collection, and distribute bulletins.

CONTACT
Bea Gonzalez - 210.385.6910