Morning Mass in Cancelled and the Parish Office is Closed on Thursday, October 11.
Due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Michael, Morning Mass is cancelled and the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, October 11, 2018. We will resume our regular schedule on Friday, October 12 unless otherwise notified.
Free Flu Shots
Palmetto Health Tuomey will offer free flu shots in Sumter on Saturday October 27, 10am to 1pm at the Sumter Civic Center in conjunction with the Sumter Fall Festival at 700 W. Liberty St. the flu shot is available for anyone 6 months and older. Children under the age of 16 will require a parent or legal guardian signature. Consent forms are required. Flu shots are available on a first come first served basis
Come Paint With Us!
We had so much FUN last year, we decided to do it again!!
Saturday, December 8 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sip&Gogh 1116 Alice Dr, Sumter, SC 29150, USA
Ages 8 (with an accompanying adult) and up are welcome to join us for this community event to benefit our awesome Saint Anne and Saint Jude Youth Ministry. Bring your family and friends for a relaxing afternoon of fun, laughter and of course, PAINTING. The cost is $40.00 dollars per person. Call the office to reserve your spot now!!
Blessing of the Animals
Don’t Forget to bring your pets out to the Saint Anne Parking Lot on Thursday, October 4th at 9:15am for a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
Popcorn…Popcorn…Popcorn !!!
Boy Scout Troop 86 will be selling Popcorn after ALL masses this coming weekend (October 7) This is the good stuff being sold to support a great organization!!
Our Commitment to a Safe Environment
Saint Anne and Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church is dedicated to providing a safe environment for our children to learn and practice their faith and further a love of Christ. We are committed to upholding the “National Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People” as established by the United States Council of Bishops. All adults who work with children must:
*Complete the Safe Haven—It’s Up To You Online Program
* Be Screened by Law Enforcement (Background Screening)
* Adhere to the DOC Code of Conduct * Read and sign the DOC Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures.
(Copy available in Church office, Church library, DRE office & online at www.sccatholic.org)
Victim Assistance Coordinator, Louisa Storen, LISW is available to anyone who has questions or needs help. 843-856-0748 or 1-800-921-8122
Saint Anne and Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church will present a sexual abuse prevention program, Teaching Touching Safety, to our Religious Education students on, Sunday, October 21st with a make-up date of, Sunday, October 28th . This program is provided to us by the Diocese of Charleston and is a part of our ongoing effort to help create and maintain safe environments for all children and youth in our care. As parents, you have the right to choose whether your student participates in the program. We encourage you to read the “overview” and “lesson plan” assigned to your child’s age group to understand exactly what your child will be taught.http://tncrrg.virtus.org/touchingsafety/charleston.cfm
It is important to note, this is basic prevention education and is in no way to be considered sex education or education on private body parts. Neither of these components fall within our educational mandate to provide your child with the information needed to keep them safe from those who would do them harm.
If you wish to “opt” your child out of the prevention education session, please complete the “opt-out” form (located in your child’s registration packet) or available form the Parish Office and return it to your child’s teacher or the Office no later than, Sunday, October 7th .