Family Life Commission
Staff Director: Tom Naile 932-2859/ tom@stanngulfbreeze.org
Chairperson: Diana Odenbrett 934-9817/dianaodenbrett@bellsouth.net
The mission of the Family Life Commission is to raise awareness of and participation in family life ministries: advocating for family sensitivity in parish ministries and activities and strengthening family life by providing activities, support groups, and enrichment programs to meet the needs of families as they progress through the family life cycle. The commission promotes Christian family life by celebrating the diversity of family structures, responding to the assessed needs of its families, and encouraging a partnership between families and parish.
Ministries
Boy Scouts
Coordinator: Debbie Paule 314-406-4418/dpaule@att.net
Boy Scout Troup 417, under the auspices of St. Ann Catholic Church, meets in the Family Life Center at 6 p.m. each Tuesday to provide boys in grades 6-12 leadership skills. Boys may join at any time.
Family Honor, Gulf Coast
Coordinator: Matt Hitpas 916-0279/matt4deb@me.com
For children and youth, this ministry ensures quality teaching of and Christian focus on the God-given sexuality of humans. They teach and promote respect for this area of humanity. Training is required.
Homebound Ministry
Coordinator: Marguerite Burr 916-0869/mburr208@aol.com
This group ministers to the spiritual needs of Catholic parishioners in their homes, in assisted-living facilities in the Pensacola/Gulf Breeze area, and in area hospitals by visiting with them, praying with them, and administering the Holy Eucharist.
Parish Nurse
Coordinator: Diana Odenbrett 934-9817/dianaodenbrett@bellsouth.net
Two services are provided through the Parish Nurse Ministry. Prevention/screening, which is offered on campus and publicized in advance (many are free of charge, such as blood pressure checks offered following all Masses on the 4th weekend of every month); and home visitations by a nurse to assist the parishioner and/or the family. This ministry is open to all physicians, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses with a heart for the sick and hurting people of God. Participants must be licensed professionals and may receive their training through Sacred Heart Hospital.
Pro-Life
Coordinator: Anna Hruska
Pro-Life Ministry promotes reverence for life in all stages, from conception to natural death. Members are also called to ensure that the efforts of the parish are tirelessly advocating pro-life values. This ministry assists pregnant women with needed items and, most importantly, offers prayers concerning all areas of the pro-life issue.
Seniors
Coordinator: Darlene Goderski 677-8321/wuzzy2523@aol.com
Fun Bunch is a senior group meeting at 11:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at St. Ann for lunch and bingo. All are welcome.
Young Adults/Singles
Coordinator: Fr. Paul Lambert/frpaul@stanngulfbreeze.org
The Family Life Commission, along with the Youth and Faith Formation Commissions, collaborate to provide young adults/singles activities per the parish survey request. This ministry includes, but is not limited to, diocesan events, singles meetings, social events, and times of prayer and service.
Young Families
Coordinator: Jenny Craft 934-5837/jjwicraft@yahoo.com. This ministry strives to offer programs and activities for families with young children. All are welcome to become part of this growing ministry as they journey through life as a Christian community.
Bereavement
Coordinator Barbara McGlynn: 932-2709 /mrsbarbaramm@gmail.com
The Bereavement Ministry consists of assisting in the preparation of the Funeral Mass. We meet with family members and provide selections for the readings and music. We also act as facilitators during the Mass for the family giving direction as to the appropriate time to do readings and carrying the gifts to the altar. Our ministry is built on guiding the grieving through all processes of carrying out the final wishes for the departed and helping the family deal with the loss of their beloved.