2011 Advent & Christmas Schedule

“Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God.
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,
and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,
and of his Kingdom there will be no end.”

St. Francis is said to have initiated the tradition of erecting nativity scenes for Christ’s mass (“Christmas”). In 1223 in Greccio, Italy, he created a living nativity staged with live animals and people. Pope Honorius III thus gave approval of the exhibit on behalf of the Vatican, and within the century every Catholic church in Italy followed Francis by displaying a nativity scene for Christ’s mass.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception — Thursday, December 8, 8:oo am, 12:05 pm, 7:00 pm

Communal Reconciliation Service — Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 pm

Christmas Day — Sunday, December 25, 11:00 am

Mary, Mother of God — Sunday, January 1, 11:00 am

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Come to Confession Soon!

This coming April 12, 2011, St. Patrick of the Forest will have its communal reconciliation service.  Both Fr. Bill and Dominic will be present for confessions.  The service begins at 7 PM.

At St. Anne’s, another communal reconciliation service will be held on Thursday, April 14th at 7 PM.  There will be nine priests present to hear individual confessions.

For those who find an evening service difficult to attend, we have two day time slots at St. Anne’s where people can simply come: Thursday, April 7 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM and Friday, April 15th from Noon to 2 PM.

Our spiritual health is very much dependent on how repentant we are of our sins.

Sunday Mass Returns: New Liturgy Schedule Coming In September 2010

From Fr. Bill Holtzinger/July 1, 2010

New Liturgy Schedule Coming In Sept. 4/5:

St. Anne, Grants Pass:
Saturday: 4:00 PM Confessions, Masses: 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish);
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Our Lady of the River, Rogue River
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM

St. Patrick of the Forest, Cave Junction
Sunday: 10:30 AM, Confessions, 11:00 AM Mass

Freedom: Fr. Howell Adds Mass Honoring St. Patrick of Ireland

 St. Patrick was captured and found himself a prisoner and slave in a foreign land. … In time, God not only freed Patrick, but, made of his holy life a source of true freedom in God’s love for millions of Irish souls that continues on still; and you think God could not possibly free you yourself today?

The bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. He shall not be sad, nor troublesome, till he set judgment in the earth: and the islands shall wait for his law. 

Isaias 42 3-4

Father Harry Howell will host Mass at St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, at 10 A.M. All are welcome to come and celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Patrick, our patron saint.

407 West River Street, Cave Junction, OR‎ – (541) 592-3658‎

Mass Times: Tuesday and Thursday 10am — Saturday (Sunday Obligation) 5:30pm

Reconciliation: Saturday 4 to 5pm

Lent & Easter Liturgy Schedule

Just realeased is our Lent and Easter Liturgy schedule which includes Communal Reconciliation Services. The Schedule covers St. Anne’s as well as the missions of St. Patrick and Our Lady of the River. Click here to download the PDF file of this year’s schedule.

Lent & Paschal Triduum Regulations

Feb.17, 2010 Each year, Catholics ask the questions about Lenten fasting and abstinence rules. Is it okay to drink coffee when fasting? How about juice? How many meals are allowed while fasting? Should I go to confession? What is an Ember Day? When does Lent officially end? What time can the Easter Vigil begin? All these questions have answers. Click here to read all the regulations that our Archdiocese has offered us.

Fr. Bill Holtzinger: ‘Return to normal liturgical actions this weekend Jan. 23/24, 2010’

Hello All,

After consultation with the Pastoral Council, recognizing that Three Rivers Hospital has ended their flu alert, and that Josephine County has ended their state of emergency regarding the flu, I am ending our own alert for St. Anne’s, St. Patrick of the Forest, and Our Lady of the River.

Starting this weekend, Jan. 23/24, 2010, we will return to our normal liturgical actions which includes the return of offering the Precious Blood at Mass, shaking hands at the Sign of Peace, and relaxing the request about the form of receiving communion.

If, as common sense would dictate, a person feels sick or exhibits symptoms of illness which could be deemed as contagious, they should consider not coming to Mass. If someone is no longer contagious, but has the remnant symptoms of illness, say a cough or serious runny nose, I ask that they consider the sensibility of the community and refrain from receiving the cup or shaking hands with others. Again, common sense is the norm.

Thank you all for your patience with these Emergency Flu regulations that have effected our Liturgy these past several months.

May God bless you in this new year!

Blessings,

Fr. Bill

Pastor

St. Anne Catholic Church

1131 NE 10th St.

Grants Pass, OR 97526

http://www.stannechurch.com