Welcome
WELCOME TO ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH HAINES CITY, FL
All we do is for the Glory of God!
My Dear Parishioners and Visitors of St. Ann:
We want to welcome you to our beautiful and great Parish! This place of worship was founded in 1969. During these fifty-two years, with the effort and love of many faithful people, we have been growing in number and holiness, making us one of the biggest Parishes of our Western Deanery in the Diocese of Orlando. This extraordinary vision to dedicate a place in the heart of Florida to worship God started with less than 50 families who worked very hard to build and develop this magnificent place of contemplation and prayer. Today, more than 1,500 families are registered in our Parish. We have many visitors from other states and countries who visit central Florida during the summer vacation season or winter when our country's north becomes very cold. Our beloved "snowbirds" know very well that they have a warm place during the winter season here at our Parish, and in summer, you remain in our hearts and prayers.
With our hearts renewed, we want to welcome all of you to be part of our Parish. We have worked hard with Fr. Duber, Deacons Frank and Richard, and all our staff and volunteers to create the best environment in our temple and in all our gardens to make St. Ann "a great garden of contemplation and prayer." If our temple is closed, you will always find a perfect spot to pray, contemplate, and have time to spend with God.
Our Parish has 30 acres where you will find a vivid orange grove, a new shrine completely open and dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, donated by John the XXIII movement, and an outside altar donated by the Religious Education office. There are many olive trees and a beautiful view of Lake Eva that gives visitors the feeling of being in the Holy Land. The Stations of the Cross in the garden impel us to walk with Jesus and to meditate upon his passion and love for humanity. Our prayer tower is dedicated to the unborn, where you may light a candle for your intentions. There are statues in honor of Mary, the Holy Family, St. Ann, Jesus playing with the children, and the Guardian Angel. The garden is in honor of St. Joseph. You can enjoy all the flowers and ornamental plants, old oak and palm trees that decorate and become silent witnesses of our Parish's 51 years of existence.
In our church, you will find a gorgeous pyrography mural and the Stations of the Cross made by the Spanish artist Jose Aznar in which he captured the scene of Jesus resurrected sharing a dinner with a group of parishioners-founders, and the two priests, Fr. Carlos Azupin and Fr. Anderson, who built the church.
But when you get to St. Ann's, you will find a strong community of faith that yearns to share the Good News of Salvation with all of you. More than 350 students are in our Religious Education program; 47 catechumens were baptized, confirmed, and received the Eucharist for the first time at our Easter Vigil. Our prayer groups (Cursillo, John the XXIII, Charismatic group, Youth Ministry); religious organizations (Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes); a group that prays the Holy Rosary every morning before the 9:00 AM Mass for the unborn and the priests; and many ministers and volunteers make our church a favorite destination to be a good Catholic, a person of prayer.
Inside the church, we have room for 1,075 souls who want to join us in our vibrant liturgy in English and Spanish with wonderful choirs that enhance our celebrations. I am blessed to live in such a community of faith; they are the best!
Only you are missing! Come and see! We are waiting for you! Come and be a part of our dreams and let us work together to build the Kingdom of God here and now.
Let's make St. Ann's an excellent place to stay and be in touch with God.
Welcome to St. Ann Parish, the multicultural community in the heart of Florida!
Fr. Alfonso Cely
Pastor
First Holy Communion 2022
PENTECOSTES 2022
VIGILIA
Sabado 4 de Junio 6:00 PM a 8:00 PM
Celebración de Pentecostes será el
Domingo 5 de Junio 12:00 PM
Todos estan invitados a la celebracion especial que tenemos en conmemoracion del Nacimiento de nuestra Iglesia.
Todas las celebraciones seran guiadas por el grupo carismatico Mensajeros del Señor de St. Ann. Tendremos danzas liturgicas, musica y alabanzas carismaticas.
Join us in this momentous celebration and special day for our Parish.
Jairo is our very first deacon ever in the history of St. Ann Catholic Church and the youngest to be ordained deacon in the Diocese of Orlando.
Acompañenos en esta gran celebración y día especial para nuestra parroquia.
Jairo es nuestro primer diácono en la historia de la Iglesia Católica
St. Ann y el más joven en ser ordenado diácono en la Diócesis de Orlando.
MOST REVEREND JOHN NOONAN, BISHOP OF ORLANDO, BY THE IMPOSITION OF HANDS AND THE INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, WILL ORDAIN TO THE ORDER OF THE DIACONATE
JAIRO ROSARIO JUARBE
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022, AT 10:00 AM
BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF MARY
QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE
8300 VINELAND AVENUE, ORLANDO
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THIS JOYOUS OCCASION.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. ANN’S
Good and Blessed Sunday to All!
I am happy to announce and update you on some of the good things that are happening in our Parish:
BETHANY MINISTRY
This past weekend, our Bethany Ministry celebrated its first anniversary with a special Mass celebrated by Fr. Alfonso. Bethany is our faithful cleaning ministry that keeps our church and parish buildings sparkling clean. God bless you, and thank you for all you do. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact the Parish Office.
ORDINATION OF OUR FIRST DEACON - JAIRO ROSARIO
We cordially invite all St. Ann Church parishioners to the Ordination of Jairo Rosario to the Order of Diaconate. Jairo is our very first deacon ever in the history of St. Ann Catholic Church. He is also the youngest to be ordained in the Diocese of Orlando. We are super proud of Jairo and hope you can join us on this joyous occasion on June 11, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Basilica, Mary Queen of the Universe in Orlando.
NEW CATHOLICS
This past weekend, we welcomed and baptized 25 children at St. Ann’s. Next week, fifteen (15) more children will be baptized at our parish. We sing Hallelujah as our Catholic church grows and grows. Praise be to God.
Lily Muñiz
Parish Manager
Lily Muñiz
Parish Manager
Congratulations
Congratulations to Itzamal Lara, our Youth Group Leader. She received her associate degree as a Medical Assistant. We are blessed at St. Ann’s with her faith, commitment, talent, leadership, and ability to guide and teach our youth. Thank you, Itzamal, for all you do and continue to do.
A special “Thank You” to the entire Lara Family for being active Pillars of our Parish for over 20 years. God bless you!
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Vocation Prayer
Lord Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father and Mary Immaculate, grant to our young people the generosity necessary to follow Your Call and the courage required to overcome all obstacles to their vocation. Give the parents faith, love, and spirit of sacrifice, which will inspire them to offer their children to God’s service and to rejoice whenever one of their children is called to the priesthood and religious life. Let your example and that Your Blessed Mother and St. Joseph encourage both young people and parents, and let Your grace sustain them.
Amen
CICLO DE ORACIÓN SAN JOSE
Les invitamos a participar los miércoles de oración y meditación en comunidad.
Sera todos los miercoles de el mes de Mayo a las 7:30 PM, en el hogar de la familia de:
Hermelinda Calderón
1323 Power Line Rd.
Davenport, FL 33837
COFRADIA DEL ROSARIO
Se siente el llamado! Nuestra Virgen Peregrina quiere visitarte.
Inscribete para tener su imagen visitando tu casa y durante una semana recibir todo su amor de Madre para ti y los tuyo.
Si estas interesado te puedes comunicar al 8638525550 oa la cofradia.stann@gmail.com
MAKE MY JOY COMPLETE
St. Paul encourages the Philippians with these words: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:2-6). The Easter Vigil is one of those blessed moments when we celebrate those who are examples of this great hope of St. Paul. These who step into full communion with Christ’s Church are of a singular purpose. During their journey, they cared for each other, were vulnerable, and prayed for and with each other. This night, they walk with each other and, for the first time, with us to the table of love. In them, we have great hope for the future of God’s Church and for our parish community. May we, too, with them, be found of the same mind that of Christ Jesus himself. Alleluia!!
Holy Week Events
Live Stations of the Cross
Live Stations of the Cross
Live Stations of the Cross
Burning of the Palms
Live Stations of the Cross
Live Stations of the Cross
Mass & Confessions Schedule Change
7:30 AM English Mass on Sundays will now be at 8:00 AM.
7:00 PM Spanish Mass on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays will now be at 6:00 PM.
Confessions Schedule Change:
Fridays
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturdays
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL 2022
“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is in him” (Jeremiah 17:7).
Our Catholic Appeal (OCA) is an annual opportunity for every member of our faith family to support the life-changing work and ministries of the Diocese of Orlando. Gifts to Our Catholic Appeal fund a variety of ministries that serve our nine counties in ways that no parish could alone. Annual gifts to Our Catholic Appeal provide essential funding to ministries that benefit every Catholic parish, school, and family in Central Florida. This funding provides critical support for our seminarians and retired priests, tuition assistance, health and housing care to people in need, faith programs for children, families, and adults, assistance for migrant workers, the disabled, and outreach programs such as Catholic Charities of Central Florida.
“Trusting the Lord means accepting what is placed before us as a gift from God and praising God, prospering what we have been given as blessing. We can trust that God’s strength will make up for whatever in us is lacking. Trust in the Lord! We delight in the Law of the Lord. I rejoice in your faithfulness and thank you for your blessing through a gift to Our Catholic Appeal. May the kingdom of God be our blessing.”
Bishop John Noonan, OCA 2022
At St. Ann Parish, it has always been a tradition to give joy and to support our Bishop and diocese through Our Catholic Appeal with the best disposition. We are consistently achieving 100% percent of our prior assessments. We start the 2022 campaign, trusting the Lord that we can continue bringing the Gospel to those who are most in need. As Catholics, our calling is to bring charity in our hearts, which is just one way our diocese makes us all part of that mission.
For the 2022 campaign, St. Ann Parish has received an assessment of $133,625. It is important to make it clear that together, as family, we can achieve this goal. Most of the funds collected will be used for the expansion of diocesan and social projects conducted by the Church in central Florida for the good of God's people.
“As the objects of God’s love, men and women become subjects of charity. They are called to make themselves instruments of grace, to pour forth God’s charity, and to weave networks of charity.” Caritas en Veritate, Benedict XVI (2009)
Remember Lord your Church spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity.
Thank you, Dr. Dan Renuart, for your OCA Presentation!
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Ministries
MOVIMIENTO JUAN XXIII
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Meets every Monday 7:00 PM in the Social Hall
For More Information, Contact:
Adela Guerra
(863) 529-7364
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Meets every Tuesday 7:00 PM in the Social Hall
For More Information, Contact:
Itzamal Lara
(863) 225-2090
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Cofradía del Santo Rosario
Meets every Wednesday
7:00 PM in the Social Hall
For More Information, Contact:
Elsa Lara
(863) 585-8816
Cofradía del Santo Rosario
Fire of God Youth Ministry
Cofradía del Santo Rosario
Meets every Thursday 7:00 PM
in the Social Hall
For More Information, Contact:
Adriana Rojas
(407) 385-9182
Online Giving through Faith Direct
Online Giving through Faith Direct
Online Giving through Faith Direct
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Stay active with St. Ann's on the MY PARISH App!
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