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
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!
Farewell to Fr. Roy
Last Sunday the St. Ann community wished Fr. Roy a safe trip home and thanked him for all he’s done for St. Ann while studying in Spokane. Fr. Roy expressed his gratitude for the support our community has given him, as well. We hope Fr. Roy traveled home safely… and that we’ll see him again back in Spokane one day!
Liturgy Committee Meeting – January 18
The Liturgy Committee will meet at 11:00 AM after Mass on Sunday, January 18th in the parish house. This meeting will focus on planning for Lent and Easter. If you are involved in Liturgy at St. Ann, or interested in being involved with Liturgy, you are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Save the Date – Mardi Gras on February 14
Join the St. Ann community as we celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 14. Bring your Valentine(s) for a free meal as we celebrate as a community before Lent begins! More info coming soon!
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. As of January 8th, we have raised $38,310.00 which is 96.61% of our goal of $39,653.0. We’re only $1,343 short of our goal! 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
“We must pray for the conversion of many people, inside and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize the urgency of caring for our common home,” Pope Leo XIV said while celebrating a new formulary of the Mass “for the care of creation.”
Five Tips for Sustainable Living (from the Sierra Club)
#1. Skip fast fashion. While eco brands can be expensive, the clothing usually lasts longer, and many brands offer repair policies. An affordable option is to purchase used clothing through thrift or vintage shops. Also, you might consider repairing clothing and shoes you currently own.
#2. Eat less meat, buy food locally. You don’t need to go 100% vegan for your diet to have a positive environmental impact. The third and fourth best climate change solutions are reducing food waste and eating a plant-rich diet. Cutting back on meat and dairy whenever possible can make a difference! Buy locally sourced food to reduce transportation costs.
#3. Recycle and even compost. Some localities are better than others at recycling plastics, but often glass, cardboard, and aluminum are highly recyclable. Check local rules. Composting is an even more impactful way to reduce waste and act on climate! If you don’t have compost pick-up, consider making your own compost pile.
#4. Bank more responsibly. Put your money in banks that don’t fund polluting fossil fuels. Switch to banks listed at Bank.Green, or credit unions.
#5. Drive Less. Your actions, large and small, matter. Significant life changes such as going solar, switching to an electric car or a hybrid, and installing a heat pump are super helpful for the environment if you can possibly afford them. What you ARE doing matters!
Thank you to the creation care team for sharing these reflections with us!
2026 Eastern Washington Legislative Conference – January 31
‘We Shall Overcome: Building the Beloved Community ‘Today.’
The Eastern Washington Legislative Conference is on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
At 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church – 115 N. Raymond
For information, contact:
The Fig Tree – 509-535-4112 or 509-216-6090
Catholic Charities – 509-358-4273
Link to register for in person or online: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-fig-tree/2026-legislative-conference
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
January 10 – Quinceanera for Fatima 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
January 18 – Liturgy Committee Meeting – 11:00 AM
January 24 – Matthew 25 Fundraiser – 5:30-9:00 PM
January 31 – Eastern Washington Legislative Conference
February 14 – St. Ann Mardi Gras!
February 18 – Ash Wednesday
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.
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:
Nancy J. | Dianne F. & family | Janet S. | Susan L. |
Estella L. | Andy T | .Roberta B’s family | Michel & Sonia |
James H | Theresa W-B. | Michelle M | Brandon B. |
Connie C | .Michael K. | Elise N. | Ellie H. |
Peg T. | Rich L. | Natalie M. | Joyce M. |
Dina A. | Sandi W. | Craig B. | Transito’s family |
Matt B. | Jane T-M | Jan K. | Kerry M. |
Anne K. & family | Dale & Mary K | Mary Ellen S | Mia S. A. |
William B. | Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family | Paul Z. |
Bob A. | Maricela R.A. | Pam & Pat S. | Richard D. |
Sr. Joy M. | Peder J. | Marlee L-O. | Francisco O. |
Tom J. | Judi P. | Megan D. | Maureen B. |
Val C. | Don K. | Charlotte D. | Stephanie A. |
Al H. | Abdullah S. | Derrick J. | Nancy W. |
Robert C. | Hector G. | Jim L. & family | Bill F. & family |
Please remember our recently departed and pray for their grieving families and friends:
Paul B. | Fr. Jim D. | Miguel R. | Nancy R. |
Fr. Robert F. | J. Kenneth K. | Ron P. | Hal T. |
Roberta (Bobby) B. | Betty B. | Walter B. Jr | Judy M. |
Patricia S. | Josefina H. | Fr. Francis | Charlotte K. |
Joan L. | Jim T. | Dolores R. | Joe G-B |
Jorge A. | Dan W. | Fr. Paul D. | Transito O. |
Anthony D. | Guadalupe R. | Adam M. | Mycah J. |
Bill S. | Susan H. | Art M. | Joseph K. |
Bernie K. | Maggie A. | Teobaldo C. | Sheila T. |
Janet C. | Wes J. | Virginia A. | Frederick O. |
Boniface N. | Lupe’s brother Lorenzo R. A | Jeanne F. | Dianne’s Mom Shirley F. |
Hue Thi V. | Faith’s sister Caroline | Dianne H. | Beverly J. |
Sunny B. | Gordon C. | Daniel N. | Daniel B. |
Eileen H. | Fr. Tom C. | Shirl L. | Jim F. |
Rose F. |
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 – November 2025
General Collection $16,826.68
Social Concerns $1,476.67
Social Concerns: Education $10,000
Sunday Lunch Program $525.00
Coffee & Donuts $337.79
Building Fund $600.00
Total collections & bldg fund $29,766.34
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.
