Our grounds are lovingly maintained by a small group of volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds around the parish properties.

Spring, new life! God is with us. The forsythia and daffodils are already past bloom. The trees are showing their white and pink blossoms. Our tulips, irises, hosta, and sedum are emerging from their tombs in the ground. The hydrangeas are forming their buds on seemingly dead branches. We excitedly await the azalea and rhododendrons to bloom all around the church.
 
Thank you to all who participated in 2019 Gardening & Landscaping, whether by giving Time, Talent, or Treasure: supplies or monetary donations. Special thanks to John Paul Bosse who weekly was my partner in beautification of our church grounds.
 
We welcome Marc Deschenes, our Maintenance/Custodian, on board to assume responsibility of mowing/trimming the lawn of all church properties, thereby       eliminating the need/cost of landscaping services.
 
Mary’s Garden along the back walkway has been refreshed. Thank you to Carol Ouellette for financially supporting maintenance of this garden since its inception and for sharing a perennial from her home garden this year. Thank you to Judy Ware for facilitating and joining me in transplanting the Bleeding Hearts. This plant’s flowers will grace Mary’s Garden for years to come. Please visit Our Lady here as well as at Our Lady of Fatima grotto to pray the rosary. Our country and parish need the intercession of Blessed Mother Mary (the Mother of God and the Church, the patroness of the United States) now more than ever.
 
Plant and bulb donations: Do you have Easter plants, bulbs you would like to donate? We would be happy to accept them. Due to COVID19, our plant purchases for Easter were by necessity drastically reduced, hence less to use on the grounds. Please call or place plant donations behind the white vinyl fence of the rectory yard on Story Street - thank you!
 
Volunteerism in your Ste. Anne’s Family: There are always many “to do’s” to maintain a neat, pleasing appearance on the church grounds. If you see branches or trash, please pitch in and pick up, a few anonymous hands can really make a difference. Are you willing to help sharing your God-given Time, Talent, and/or Treasure?  Text or call Alma Pelletier 978.314.7344.  Thank You!