St. Mary Anne’s Mission Committee has hosted a model train show in the Parish Hall for the past ten years. Model train enthusiasts chase the cold winter blues away with their passion for model railroading. Visitors have been treated to up to nine working model train layouts featuring Standard gauge, O gauge, S, HO, and N gauge trains.  The five-hour free event attracts dozens of visitors. Through the sale of raffle tickets and refreshments,  in addition to donations, recent events have raised in excess $1400.00 for St. Vincent’s School for the Handicapped in Haiti. Kids Play Area; Dining Car with a la carte menu; FREE  ADMISSION.

Wreaths Across America will arrive at St. Mary Anne’s graveyard this Saturday, December 17th at Noon! A brief ceremony will occur at noontime then, 60 wreaths will be laid on our deceased veteran’s graves. Dignitaries from Aberdeen Proving Ground, along with many veterans, will be on hand for this moving tribute. Thanks to the efforts of Julia Swoboda, a local high school student and parishioner, who spearheaded this effort. Please attend!

Listen to the sounds of the seasons at the Cecil County Choral Society’s Annual Holiday Concert! This special musical treat will be held at SMA on Sunday, December 11th at 4:00PM. For details, talk to Dru Torregrossa.

Parish-Wide Christmas Open House, 2-6:00 pm, Saturday, December 17th:  Everyone in the parish is invited to a the home of Robert & Dru Torregrossa  for holiday cheer and fellowship!  Just drop in and say hello, and have a cup of tea and a bite to eat.  No sign up is necessary.  This will be the second year that the Torregrossa’s have opened their home for this hospitable event. Contact the church office for directions.