Spring General Assembly (Agenda, Fall Minutes, Treasure Reports, Bookstore Report)


Stewardship Report (Spring 22)
Hard to believe that we are in the third year of the pandemic.  We have all experienced ups and downs during this time.  But one constant remains: that is our faithful and loving stewards who have embraced their stewardship, knowing what it means to give from the heart.  Thanks be to God for all His blessings.

Our budget for the year 2022 is $450,000.  As of April 2022 we are $38,134 ahead.  To date we have been blessed to receive from our Stewards $188,134.  What does this mean?  It means we can continue to help those in need, to fund our ministries, but most of all to give back to God for all He bestows on us.  It truly is a privilege to give back to God through our thriving, welcoming and loving Parish of St. Anna’s.

Stewardship is much more than just finances.  It includes time and talent.  God calls us to be generous in all areas of our life.  There are many opportunities through St. Anna’s to share our time and talent.  We have a very successful prayer shawl ministry.  We have acolytes each and every  service serving the altar.  Our services are now broadcasted for those who are unable to attend services.  We provide meals to those in need.  We have bell ringers, calling the faithful to service.  We have those who step up for candle duty, sandbox cleaning, sweeping the Church, and the list goes on.  Our Stewards take it upon themselves to assist in so many different areas.  

In closing I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of you for giving from your hearts.  And of course, welcome to our new Stewards.  It is in giving that we become closer to God and show Him how thankful for all He continues to bestow on each and everyone of us.

If you haven’t downloaded the APP Church Center you may want to consider this avenue to donate your gift to God.  Look for St. Anna’s and follow the sign up. 

1 Peter 4:10-As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:

FEED THE HUNGRY / Easter 2022 - Thank you!!!

Dear Saint Anna Philoptochos Members and Parishioners,

Thank you so much for your participation in decorating the 2022 FEED THE HUNGRY / Easter gifts today! The turnout was amazing and the Roseville Unified Title I schools and recipient families will no doubt feel our love when receiving them tomorrow.

Our combined donations and fundraising efforts afforded 75) families $125 Wal-mart® gift cards to be used as they see fit--for food, clothing, hygiene or pharmaceutical goods. See's Candies also contributed in an unprecedented way by donating 50) 1 lb. boxes of assorted chocolates and 23) boxes of their famous lollipops--gratis.

Thank you, thank you to all of you.

We could not have done it without you.

“My Soul, My Soul, Rise Up”: Lenten Reflections from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

In addition to our ongoing parish studies,, there are also countless online resources to assist us grow in our Orthodox Christian Faith. The faculty of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is presenting a video series during Great Lent entitled: “My Soul, My Soul, Rise Up”: Lenten Reflections from Holy Cross. Each video will be 15-20 minutes and you will have the opportunity of hearing the professors who are teaching at our seminary. The first video reflection was presented by the Rev. Fr. George Parsenios, PhD, who is the Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. The presentation is entitled: “Grant Me to See”: Reflections on the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim”. The YouTube link is: https://youtu.be/IF914kS_8j4

The series will continue every Monday until Holy Week, with all talks available on YouTube. Future speakers will be:

  • Dr. James Skedros, ThD, Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity, Holy Cross

  • Dr. Timothy Patitsas, PhD, Interim Dean of Hellenic College and Assistant Professor of Ethics, Holy Cross

  • V. Rev. Archimandrite Maximos Constas, PhD, Professor of Patristics and Orthodox Spirituality, Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute, Holy Cross

  • Dr. Philip Mamalakis, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Holy Cross

  • Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, PhD, Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins and Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Holy Cross

May the Lord continue to bless and inspire our seminary faculty who train up future clergy and lay leaders of the Church.