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.

This Thursday, November 28th, is American Thanksgiving Day.  The parish mass that is held weekly on Thursday morning at 9:00 in the Parish Hall will instead be held at 9:00 am in the Church for this week only. 

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, usually held every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30AM in the Parish Hall, will NOT be held this Thursday, November 28th.

Tickets are on sale now!  They are available after Mass on Saturdays and Sundays and at the Parish Office during regular office hours.  Tickets are:

• $100 each for adults
• $50 each for domestic workers, children under 12, and seniors between 65 and 75.

Children under 3 and seniors over 75 are admitted free.    Prices will increase by 50% after Dec 1st, so buy your tickets early!  For details, please pick up a flyer at the back of the Church.

More volunteers needed! Please contact Monica at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Donations for Lucky Draws and White Elephant can be dropped off at the Parish Office with Lisa and Desmond during regular office hours on Saturdays (9:30-12:00, 1:00-5:30) and Sundays (8:30-2:00, 3:00-4:30)

Cardinal John Tong is appealing to the faithful to pray for the people devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan in Central Philippines, and to make generous donations in aid of them. 

This week, St. Anne’s will take up a second collection for this purpose in addition to the usual Sunday collection. 

Donations can also be made by other means:

• Crossed checks payable to “Caritas-Hong Kong” with indication “Philippines Super Typhoon Victims” on the back can be sent to the Accounts Office, Caritas-Hong Kong, Room 407, Caritas House, 2 Caine Road, Hong Kong.  Please indicate your name and address if a receipt is needed.
• Donations by direct bank-in may be credited directly to Caritas-Hong Kong’s account at ICBC (Asia), Current Account No. 721-010-001606.  If a receipt is needed, please send the bank-in slip with your name and address to the Accounts Office of Caritas-Hong Kong at the address above.
• E-Donations can be made online by visiting the website of Caritas-Hong Kong at www.caritas.org.hk

The Closing Ceremony of the Year of Faith is to be held at the Hong Kong Stadium on November 24th (Solemnity of Christ the King) from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, with the Cardinal presiding.

Free Admission Tickets are now available at the Parish Office.   Parishioners are encouraged to participate.

Announcements for the bulletin and website at St. Anne’s are welcome each week by Wednesday. 

Please e-mail your contributions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.