Contact Us
Child and Victim Assistance: To report an incident of sexual abuse or misconduct call (205) 597-9058
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Mailing Address
ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH3910 Spring Avenue SW
Decatur, AL 35603
United States
Church Office
Spiritual Emergencies: If you have a spiritual emergency please contact (256) 306-9811 - bilingual (256) 686-0096 English
For Options: (256) 353-2667 Secretary: (256) 353-2667 x 101 parish@annunlord.com
Fax Number: (256) 353-8994
Church Office Hours
| Day | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – Noon |
Parish Staff
PASTOR
Father Charles Merrill
| Day | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00-6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00-6:00 PM |
(256) 353-2667 x 120 pastor@annunlord.com
Parochial Vicar
Father Charles Deering
| Day | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00-5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00-5:00 PM |
(256) 353-2667 x 131 padre@annunlord.com
Secretary
Anne Palmer (256) 353-2667 x 101 parish@annunlord.com
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
Elvira Esparza (256) 353-2667 x 107 hispanicoffice@annunlord.com
Director of Religious Education
Liz Shroer (256) 353-2667 x 108 religion@saintanndecatur.org
Operatorions Coordinator
Jan Gile (256) 353-2667 x 148 jgile@annunlord.com
Music Director
Ashleigh Russell music@saintanndecatur.org
Facilities Manager
Alex Harvill (256) 353-2667 x 109 facilitiesmgr@annunlord.com
Finance Manager
Nancy Carlisle (256) 353-2667 x 121 financemgr@annunlord.com
Financial Assistant
Carolina Chambers (256) 353-2667 x 103 bookkeeper@annunlord.com
Youth Minister
Alma Uriostegui youthminister@annunlord.com
Deacons
- Deacon Patrick Lappert (256) 221-8844
- Deacon Lou Sciaroni (256) 355-3363
- Deacon Bob Catanach (256) 604-6865
- Deacon Javier Ramirez (256) 345-1721
St. Vincent DePaul
For financial help or for assistance with food Please call (256) 353-2667 x 502
Our Diocese
Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama2121 3rd Avenue North (35203)
P. O. Box 12047
Birmingham, AL 35202-2047
United States
(205) 838-8322 www.bhmdiocese.org
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops3211 Fourth Street NE
Washington DC 20017
United States
Who To Contact
Baptism
Pre-Baptism classes in English are usually held on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:30-9:30 AM. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Parish Office to register and to verify the date and time of the class.
Marriage
Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance. Call Parish Office.
Annointing of the Sick or Sick Calls
To schedule, please call the Parish Office including if a family member is in the hospital.
Funerals
Please contact the Parish Office before making funeral home arrangements.
OCIA (Formerly RCIA)
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM September - April. Please contact the Parish Office.
More Information on OCIA from USCCB
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