January 4, 2026 – Epiphany of the Lord

Swahili Mass – January 4

St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month.  Join us for our Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM on January 4th.  If you would like to join the offertory procession, items such as hand sanitizer, tissues, toilet paper, or snacks for visitors to the parish house are most helpful. 

Christmas Concert Thank Yous!

Thank you to all the musicians, and to the dancers, for all their work to put on such a wonderful concert. We are so blessed at St. Ann for such diverse talent. Thank you also to everyone who attended the concert, and especially to all the volunteers and staff who helped make it happen.

Christmas Program Thank yous!

Christmas Eve at St. Ann began with a program by our youth, inspired by Los Pasadas. Thank you to our youth ministry leaders and the parent volunteers and musicians – and especially our young people – for all their work to put on such a wonderful program before Mass.

Christmas & New Year’s Wishes from Abdallah

We received a lovely Christmas message from Abdallah and his family, with photos from Bethlehem, thanking our community and wishing us a joyful season. His message is below:

 Dear Saint Ann Community & Father Patrick Baraza,

Wishing to all of you a very Merry Christmas!

May this joyful season bring you happiness, peace, and warmth, and may the New Year be filled with hope, kindness, and good moments.

Thank you for the positive spirit you share. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.

Faithfully,

Abdullah

Matthew 25 Ministry

The Matthew 25 Ministry will meet after Mass on January 4th in the parish house. This meeting is outside of the usual 2nd and 4th Sunday schedule, to continue work on some ongoing projects. 

Quinceanera for Fatima – January 10

St. Ann will celebrate Fatima’s Quinceanera along with her family at the 3:00 PM Mass on Saturday, January 10th. Join us as we celebrate this young woman who grew up in our parish!

2nd Collection – January 10 & 11

Our 2nd collection to help those in need in our parish and our neighborhood takes place on the 2nd weekend of the month. Thank you for your past generosity which has allowed us to help our parishioners and neighbors in need.

Community Wine Tasting – January 17

Due to preparations for the St. Ann Christmas Concert, we will not have a wine tasting on December 20th.  Our next Community Wine Tasting will be on January 17th. This is a great chance to get to know other parishioners. Bring a snack to share or just bring yourself!

Annual Catholic Appeal

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. As of December 18th, we have raised $35,360.00 which is 89.17% of our goal of $39,653.00.   If you would like to make a donation to help St. Ann reach our goal, there are donation envelopes next to the bulletins and a link to the online giving page on our website:  https://stannsspokane.org/giving/

Creation Care Corner

“There is no room for indifference or resignation…”  Pope Leo XIV, speaking at an international conference celebrating the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’.

The slate of offerings at the Gonzaga Climate Institute for Spring is so rich we thought you might want to save a copy of it.  All of these are offered both in person and online.  If you register and can’t make it, you will be provided with a link to view that particular presentation online.  Attendance at these events inspire us to continue the work of caring for creation in our everyday lives.

For Our Common Home Lecture Series 

This annual lecture series hosts important conversations related to understanding and responding to our rapidly changing climate. Notable speakers have included, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Naomi Oreskes, Herman Daly, Paul Kingsnorth, John B. Cobb, Jr., Mary Evelyn Tucker, Eileen Crist, Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., David Orr, and many others.

Spring 2026

• February 3 – Emergent Horizons: A Generational Strategy “At Work in the Ruins” of U.S. Democracy to Revitalize Environmental Law

• February 24 – Holding to our Values in a Changing Climate

• March 3 – Environmental and Climate Law and Policy in the Inland Northwest

• March 26 – Structural Design of Lightweight Architecture: Reimagining the Built Environment

• April 7 – A Conversation with Terry Tempest Williams

• April 13 – Divestment as Mission Fidelity: Catholic Fossil Fuel Divestment 

• April 20 – AI, Climate Change, and Energy Demand

Register at: https://www.gonzaga.edu/climate-institute/events

Thank you to the creation care team for sharing these reflections with us!

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

January 4 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM

January 4 – CWA meeting after Mass at 11:00 in the parish house

January 4 – Matthew 25 Ministry meeting in the parish house after Mass

January 10 – Quinceanera celebrated at 3:00 PM Mass

January 10 & 11 – 2nd Collection to help those in need in our parish and neighborhood

January 17 – Community wine tasting after Mass

Weekly Events

Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass

2nd & 4th Sunday – Matthew 25 Ministry meets in the parish house after Mass

Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday – Swahili Choir practice at 11:00 AM

Sundays at 7:00 PM – St. Ann Zoom prayer services. (Cancelled on December 21)

Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group will resume meeting on January 5th

Saturdays 2:15-3:00 PM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass

Monthly Events

1st Sunday of each month – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM

1st Sunday of each month – Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM

Last weekend of the month – Music by Orellana choir for both Masses

Sunday Evening Zoom Prayer Service – 7:00 PM

The Sunday evening Zoom prayer service continues to be a prayerful gathering for some of our parishioners.  The service on Sunday evenings is a chance to pray and share together. The service begins at 7:00 PM.  Contact the parish office if you are interested in learning more about this prayer service.

Catholic Charities Christmas Collection

Catholic Charities is asking for support for their annual Christmas Collection in order to support their work to “Feed the Hungry, Heal the Hurting and Welcome the Stranger.” This year instead of donation envelopes, there are cards and posters in the entry of the church with a QR code to use to make your donation, to save on the cost of postage. Or you can use the donation link below.

https://give.cceasternwa.org/campaign/734941/donate

2025-26 Sunday Missals

The new Sunday Missals for 2025-26 are now available, with a suggested donation of $5.00 to help cover the cost. You can pick one up in the front pew of the church, or from the parish office.  

2026 Calendars

Thanks to the generosity of Holy Cross Cemetery, our parish has been gifted calendars again this year.  The 2026 calendars are free and have our parish contact information printed on them. They are available in the front pew and in the entry of the church, so please pick one up next time you come to St. Ann.

Salam Maria fundraiser

The book “Salam Maria” – which is “Hail Mary” in Swahili – is available in the front pew of the church, or in the parish office, for a suggested $10 donation  The money from this fundraiser will go towards helping youth in rural Kenya.  Although the title of the book is in Swahili, the book is in English and is an informative resource for praying the rosary.

Donations may be made in cash or by check, or paid online (and picked up in person):  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/salam-maria-book-fundraiser

Safe Environment Training

All volunteers and parishioners who work with children are required by the Diocese of  Spokane to take part in Safe Environment training. We have instructions available for how to sign in to the new system the diocese is using, or to create a new account if you are doing the training for the first time. You can contact the parish office or our safe environment coordinator for more information.

Prayer Lists

Please contact the parish office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list.

Please pray for these community members in need of our support or healing: 

Please remember our recently departed and pray for their grieving families and friends:

Mass Times, Staff Contact Info & Office Hours

Information about Mass Times can be found on our new parish website here: https://stannsspokane.org/mass-times/   

Office Hours & Staff Contact Info can be found on the Contact page of the new website: https://stannsspokane.org/contact-us/ 

Get Reminders About Parish Events

We are using a program called “Remind” that is very easy to sign up for.  Just text saintanncc to 81010 to get reminders about parish events!

Online Giving with Tithe.ly 

You can donate using the direct link to the St. Ann tithe.ly page:  

https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=e93446f0-6864-11ee-90fc-1260ab546d11

Or by visiting the giving page of our parish website: https://stannsspokane.org/giving/  If you would rather mail in a donation, our address is 2120 E 1st Ave Spokane WA  99202

Monthly Collection Totals – October 2025

General Collection $13,142.18

Social Concerns $1,061.87

Coffee & Donuts $272.20

Building Fund $6,100.00

Total collections & bldg fund $20,576.25

Link for the full collection reports can be found on the Giving page of the parish website.  https://stannsspokane.org/giving/

St. Ann Mission Statement

The Mission of Saint Ann Catholic Church is to live the Good News of Jesus Christ. To create a family and community of faith that lives with integrity and justice. To care for those who are vulnerable, and to treat one another and all those we encounter with dignity and respect.