August 30, 2026 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Season of Creation: September 1 – October 4

We are celebrating the Season of Creation in the parish beginning the first weekend of September.  You can read about the Harvest Table in this week’s Creation Care Corner. Other events are planned for the Season of Creation and are listed in the Calendar on the parish website and in the Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates listed below.  Thank you to our Creation Care Team for all their work to make this a special season for our community.

Swahili Mass – September 6

St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month. Join us on Sunday, September 6th for this joyful celebration of Mass.

If you would like to contribute to the offertory procession, consider items such as hand sanitizer, coffee creamer, and snacks for visitors to the parish house  .

Wildfire Relief Special Collection – Thank you! 

Thank you to all those who donated to our special collection on August 8 & 9 for Fire Relief for the Spokane Fires.  We collected $445 and were able to send a check to the Catholic Charities Wildfire Relief fund to support their efforts. Thank you for your generosity. 

Annual Catholic Appeal – “A Heart that Never Fails” – September 5 & 6

Our parish is joining the diocese in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, which begins on September 5th & 6th. This year’s theme for the ACA is “A Heart that Never Fails.” Your gift to the Appeal helps support Catholic schools, seminary formation, evangelization for our youth, and the Inland Catholic newspaper and Flocknote. Please prayerfully consider your gift this year.

The Bishop’s ACA letter along with donation envelopes will be mailed out to parishioners next week and the ACA collection will begin the first weekend of September.  There will also be envelopes available in the entry of the church.  Thank you for your generosity!

.Creation Care Corner

Come and be filled

We sing these words at Eucharist when we gather together: “Come and be filled, here at this table. Food for all who hunger and drink for all who thirst.”  The story of Jesus feeding the multitudes comes alive in all of the four gospels.

Jesus sat at table with his friends Martha, Mary and Lazarus. He shared a meal with his disciples just before he died during which he told them, “do this in remembrance of me”.  Eucharist means to give thanks. Observing Sabbath is one big ‘thank you after all’ for our existence, our bodies, our time on earth and our energy and health for good works.  We Catholics come together on the weekend for Mass where we are fed with the precious body and blood of Christ. We are also fed by hearing the Word of God proclaimed and being in community with one another. We are called to go forth and do likewise. Being fed and feeding others is in our DNA as Catholics. Some of us feed others by being teachers, some by volunteering at a food bank. Some assist in whatever way they can, as in the recent disastrous fires in Spokane; some write checks that will help feed the hungry. Some of us enjoy the company of others in their homes to share a meal. There are so many ways to experience “Eucharist”.

During the Season of Creation (September 1 – October 4) we will have the opportunity to share and to receive food in a new way…at our Harvest Table.  Bring from your abundance.  Take what you may enjoy with your family.

The Harvest Table Weekend Masses, Sept. 1 – Oct. 4

4:00 Mass.  Place food items on the table in the vestibule of the church.

9:00 Mass.  Place food items on the table in the NE corner of the Parish Hall

 Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

September 1 – October 4 – Season of Creation 

September 5 & 6 – Harvest Table to share produce from our gardens begins!

September 5 & 6 – Annual Catholic Appeal begins

September 6 – Swahili Mass – All are welcome!

September 12 & 13 – 2nd Collection to help those in need in our parish and neighborhood.

September 19 – Community gathering & wine tasting after 4:00 PM Saturday Mass

September 26 – Meatless Potluck after 4:00 PM  Mass

September 27 – Celebration of Creation with prayer, music & movement, following 9:00 AM Mass

October 4 – Blessing of Animals (photo or drawing of pets, or soft toy) at 9:00 AM 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.

Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group resumes on August 24

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 at the Sunday Mass

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.

☩ Volunteer with Catholic Charities

Help low-income seniors and adults with disabilities remain independent by assisting  with light household tasks, routine yard care, food delivery or driving to medical appointments or for groceries.

☩ Easy to help: One-time and ongoing opportunities. Flexible schedule (as little as 2 hrs/month). Individuals, families, businesses and groups are welcome.

📞 Contact: Cyndie Lapke (509) 459‑6172

cyndie.lapke@cceasternwa.org

Or scan here or on the flyers in the church to volunteer.

Kiwanis Club of East Spokane Fundraiser – December 2

Kiwanis Club of East Spokane has supported the St. Ann Sunday Lunch Program with grants in the past.  Support the work of the Kiwanis Club of East Spokane and the Mission Community Outreach Center in Spokane as they present a Civic Theater Benefit performance of Cinderella on December 2, 2026.  Happy Hour is at 6:00 PM, followed by the performance at 7:30 PM.  Call or email MCOC at 509 536-1084 or mcoc.spokane@gmail.com for tickets. 

Youth Safety Reminder – Message from Parish Staff 

Father Patrick and the Parish staff are concerned about children’s safety at St. Ann. We ask parents and guardians to ensure that an adult accompanies children to the restroom in the hall during Mass. Adults are also encouraged to supervise children playing on church grounds after Mass and during events to prevent accidents. Please note that the church and parish house are not designated play areas, and eating is permitted only in the hall or outside. Donuts should be enjoyed in these areas, not inside the church. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment and for respecting our sacred spaces.

Restroom Usage During Mass 

The restroom key has been moved to the west side door of the church for easier access. To ensure children’s safety, adults must accompany all children to the restroom in the parish hall during Mass. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe! 

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!

 Mass Times, Staff Contact Info & Office Hours

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

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

Online Giving with Tithe.ly 

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

Or by visiting the giving page of our parish website: https://stannsspokane.org/giving/  

If you would rather mail in a donation, our mailing address is 2120 E 1st Ave   Spokane WA  99202

Monthly Collection Totals – July 2026

General Collection $8,413.54 

Social Concerns $639.87

Coffee & Donuts $285.73 

Building Fund $50.00

Total collections $9,389.14

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

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:

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.