Girl Scouts throughout the world will mark Girl Scout Week (9th -15th March).  March 9^th will be recognized Girl Scout Sunday in a few churches and temples throughout Hong Kong Island.  The purpose of this special day is to reflect upon the importance of the words "To serve God" and "To help people at all times" as recited in the Girl Scout Promise. 

USA Girl Scouts in St Anne's Parish will host a small hospitality table from 9:40AM to 10:00AM on March 9^th at the conclusion of 8.45AM Mass.  Girls may perform a service during Mass such as greeting, ushering as well as make contributions and serve at the Hospitality Table on the day.  Girl Scouts are encouraged to wear their Girl Scout vests on the day to Church.  

If you have a Girl Scout daughter in St. Anne's parish, please contact Maureen Canham at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 6447 7265 to offer your help.

The 15th Annual Christian Women's Conference (CWC) will be held on Saturday, March 8^th, at the Hong Kong International School. 

CWC is designed for women of all cultures and walks of life to celebrate their faith in Christ and share the spirit of joy and worship.

This one-day conference is organized by Christian women across Hong Kong.

Please come refresh your spirit, nourish your soul, and make a new friend. Complete information for registration can be found on the bulletin board outside the parish office.

Please also visit the CWC website at http://www.cwc.org.hk/

Hong Kong's Diocesan Youth Commission (DYC) will be leading a delegation of 100 to the 6th Asian Youth Day held in Daejeon, Korea this coming 10th -18th of August

For the first time, applications from any English-speaking young Catholics will also be accepted, as Diocesan English Youth (DEY) will be part of the delegation this year.

DEY are hoping to gather a handful of English-speaking young people active in their parish or ministry from across the diocese to experience Asian Youth Day together.

Please refer to the DYC poster, DEY flyer and application form at the back of the church and share the news with any potential young adults interested!

There will be a Diocesan English Youth (DEY) quarterly youth fellowship and joint-mass on Sunday, the 23rd February, hosted by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Wanchai.

Fellowship will be in the form of an “Amazing Race” starting outside City Hall at 2.45PM. Mass will be at 6:00PM.

You are welcome to join.

With the permission of Cardinal John Tong, there will be a Second Collection in all parishes during each Sunday Mass, on the 8^th and 9^th of February for the Hong Kong Central Council of Catholic Laity. The money thus collected will be used in support of the Council’s work of Evangelization and Laity Formation.

Thank you for your co-operation and kind support!

Fr. John will be in Wuhan, China, from Monday, February 10^th, until Friday, February 14^th.  Fr. Bruno Lepeu will cover all pastoral needs during that time.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

A new class is beginning in February that will introduce parents to the Theology of the Body (John Paul II).  Learn how how to support your youngsters to live a lifestyle that leads to real freedom and that respects their own dignity and the dignity of the opposite sex!

When?  Tuesday, February 11 at 1:30PM and more Tuesdays.

Where?  Our Lady of Mt Carmel, No. 1 Star Street, Wan Chai

We will learn first that 'we are called for greatness',  what will bring the happiness we all long for, why we were created male and female, and what is the meaning of life!

Interested?  Contact Uta Trogele at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or just come by.

You can purchase a parent guide book with instructions for HKD 90 and an introduction book to Theology of the Body HKD 70, but you can also just join and participate --it's free!

I will be travelling out of Hong Kong on Maryknoll business from Tuesday, January 28th, through Sunday, February 2nd. 

Please allow me to wish each and everyone one of you a healthy and peaceful opening of the Chinese New Year, and a grace filled Year of the Horse!

Fr. John

This Friday, January 3rd, is the First Friday of the month.  A Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated in the parish hall at 7:30PM.

A Maryknoll Missioner who has been Hong Kong for 50 years has written a book highlighting his experiences, in vignette form, of his past 5 decades in this city.  

The book is for sale at the back of the church for HKD $20; honor system.  Enjoy a few laughs and some points to ponder.

Please support a bake sale this Sunday, December 15^th, after the 8:45 am Mass, conducted by the Confirmation Class students.  Baked goods are from students and parishioners, and all proceeds will help support various community organizations.  

This Thursday, December 12^th, there will be a Reconciliation Service at 7:30pm in the Parish Church. The Service will consist of period of prayer, scripture readings, a short meditation and a closing blessing. After the Service concludes, there will be 5 priests available to hear individual confessions.

Availing yourself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is an excellent way of preparing yourself for Christmas and starting the New Year.

Please support a bake sale on Sunday, December 15, after the 8:45 am Mass, conducted by the Confirmation Class students.  Baked goods are from students and parishioners, and all proceeds will help support various community organizations. 

Bake, bake, bake for a good cause:  our Confirmation students need your help.  Please bring baked goods to church either on Saturday, December 14^th between 5:30 and 6:30PM or Sunday, December 15^th from 8:00 - 9:00AM.  Thank you in advance as you help us raise funds for worthy causes.

The Parish Office will now be open on the following schedule:

Sunday
8:30AM to 1:00PM
Monday
3:00PM to 5:30PM
Wednesday
1:00PM to 5:30PM
Thursday-Saturday
9:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 5:30PM

The office will be closed on statutory holidays.

This week, whilst we say farewell to our parish administrative assistant, Ms. Lisa Wong who will be leaving Hong Kong for an indefinite period owing to personal issues, we welcome her successor, Ms. Jacqueline Wu. 

Jacqueline is like mission control. She keeps the priests' schedules and makes appointments for them.  She is also responsible for the booking of parish facilities, issuing parish certificates and keeping the parish accounts. 

Please join us in welcoming Jacqueline.

This Friday, December 6th, is First Friday.  There will be a votive mass for the Sacred Heart at 19:30 in the Parish Hall.

Tickets are on sale! Donations and volunteers are still welcome.

We particularly need adult volunteers for Grilling and for the Entrance Gate.  

Please check the bulletin board at the entrance of the Church Lobby, across from the entrance to the Parish Office.

Calling all musicians, dancers, thespians, magicians, and other entertainers of all ages...we need your talents for this year's parish BBQ on December 8th!  If you are interested in performing at the BBQ, please contact Maureen Canham at 6447 7265 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Confirmation students are organizing a Bake Sale on Sunday, December 15^th after the 8:45 Mass. 

Please support your parish by bringing your home baked goods to the church on Saturday, December 14 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm or Sunday, December 15 before 9:30 am. All proceeds benefit various communities in need.

Any questions may be directed to Sandra Gallaudet at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Thank you in advance for your support

In response to Cardinal Tong's appeal last weekend for all parishes in Hong Kong to take up a special collection for relief efforts in the Philippines, our parishioners responded in the following manner:

• $49,273 was donated in the second collection at St. Anne's Church;
• $4,130 was donated in a special collection at Parkview;
• Mrs. Rita Liu donated $100,000 through the agency of L & T Foundation;
• Mr. Jeffrey Liu donated $100,000 through the agency of L & T Foundation;
• another parishioner donated $10,000 via check directly to Caritas Hong Kong in the name of Fr. Elmer Wurth and the Parish of St. Anne's. 

Therefore, the total known to us that was donated by parishioners for the Cardinal's special appeal is $263,273-- a very generous response from this community of faith! 

May the graces that are enabled in the lives of the recipients as a result of these gifts also redound on every individual and family in the parish.