Prayer & Soup – Friday at 6:00 PM
On Fridays during Lent, beginning this Friday (February 27), we will gather in prayer for the Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM, followed by a meatless soup dinner together in the hall. If you would like to volunteer to bring soup, we have a sign-up sheet in the church, or you can contact Elizabeth in the parish office at 509 535-3031 or communityofstann@gmail.com to sign up.
Swahili Mass – March 1
St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month. Join us for this joyful celebration of Mass this Sunday, March 1st, at 9:00 AM. If you are unable to attend Mass on Sunday, you can still enjoy the Swahili Choir at our 3:00 PM Mass on Saturday, February 28. If you would like to contribute to the offertory procession during the Swahili Mass, items such as tissues and hand sanitizer, bottled water or snacks (ie granola bars & crackers) for visitors to the parish house are welcome.
1st Holy Communion & Confirmation Sacramental Preparation
For families whose children are ready to receive the sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation, the preparation sessions will begin this Sunday, March 1st at 2:00 PM in the parish house. A reminder to families to start thinking about a Confirmation sponsor and Saint name. Also remember to bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate to the first session.
St. Ann “Pray for a Day” Lenten Project
We invite you to participate in our “Pray for One Day” project during Lent. We hope to have someone from St. Ann praying for our community, our country and our world every day of Lent. We ask that you sign up to pray for at least one day during Lent. The sign up sheet is available in the church, or you can contact the office at 509 535-3031 or communityofstann@gmail.com to sign up for a day.
CRS Rice Bowls
Catholic Relief Services provides “rice bowls” to collect donations for the Lenten program that fights hunger and poverty in more than 100 countries. We have the rice bowls available in the entry of the church, if your family is interested in supporting CRS this season. Included with the rice bowl is a Lenten calendar with prayers and activities throughout Lent.
If you choose to participate, you can turn in your rice bowl during the offertory at Mass during the Easter season, or you can donate online at the link below:
https://www.crsricebowl.org/donate-to-crs-rice-bowl?ms=orbric0225rbl00dnb00.
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8th
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour when Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8th. Also a reminder that the St. Ann Saturday Mass time will change to 4:00 PM the following weekend, on March 14.
Faith Based Finance Seminar – March 21st
Learn how to honor God with your finances alongside an attorney, accountant, and financial experts. Topics include how to send kids to college debt-free and how to avoid probate. Seminar will be held in the St. Ann Parish Hall at 2:00 PM on March 21st.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
February 27 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
February 28 & March 1 – Art Walk at St. Mary’s parish (see post below for info)
March 1 – Sacramental Preparation 2:00-4:00 PM in the Parish house
March 6 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
March 8 – Daylight Savings Time Begins – Set Clocks Forward 1 Hour
March 8 – Sacramental Preparation 2:00-4:00 PM in the Parish house
March 13 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
March 14 – Saturday Mass time changes to 4:00 PM
March 15 – Baptism preparation after Mass
March 15 – Sacramental Preparation 2:00-4:00 PM in the Parish house
March 20 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
March 21 – Faith Based Finance Seminar – 2:00 PM in Parish Hall
March 22 – Lenten Reconciliation Service – 11:00 AM
March 27 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
March 29 – Palm Sunday (Mass begins in the parish hall on Sunday)
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.
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group will resume meeting on January 5th
Fridays during Lent – Prayer & Soup at 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
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 Zoom Prayer Service – 7:00 PM
The Sunday evening Zoom prayer service continues to be a prayerful gathering for some of our parishioners. The 7:00 PM service on Sundays is a chance to pray and share together. Contact the parish office at communityofstann@gmail.com if you are interested in attending this prayer service.
Art Walk at St Mary Parish – February 28 & March 1
Held in the St. Mary Parish school gym/parish hall at 304 S. Adams Rd. in Spokane Valley, “The Paschal Mystery in Sacred Art” will be open on Saturday, February 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm and on Sunday, March 1 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. The Art Walk includes dozens of prints of famous works of art, an I-Spy game and crafts for the kids, displays about the Stations of the Cross and the Shroud of Turnin, delicious appetizers and mocktails, and a beautiful Catalog of Exhibited Art which you may take home. For more information contact Marie Bricher at 509 928-3210 ext 111 or mbricher@dioceseofspokane.org.
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
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 |
Sheron R. |
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. | Ron P. | Hal T. | Roberta B. |
Betty B. | 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. | Lorenzo R. A |
Jeanne F. | Shirley F. | Hue Thi V. | Caroline |
Dianne H. | Beverly J. | Sunny B. | Gordon C. |
Daniel N. | Daniel B. | Eileen H. | Fr. Tom C. |
Shirl L. | Jim F. | Rose F. | Alice B. |
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 – January 2026
General Collection $25,180.79
Social Concerns $2,568.87
Matthew 25 $7,113.33
Sunday Lunch Program $300.00
Coffee & Donuts $242.88
Building Fund $8,100.00
Total collections & bldg fund $43,505.87
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.
