October 4, 2026 – Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Ann Family Spaghetti Dinner – October 3rd

Join us for the St. Ann Family Spaghetti Dinner at 5:00 PM, after the 4:00 PM Mass, on October 3rd to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the 800th anniversary of his passing. We will begin with Mass, then share a meal and stories together … and have a chance to play bingo!

Swahili Mass – October 4 

St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month. Please join us for this joyful celebration of Mass on Sunday, October 4 at 9:00 AM. If you would like to bring a donation for the offertory procession, our Sunday Lunch program is in need of coffee and sticks of butter, or the parish house could use items such as coffee pods, granola bars or crackers for visitors and groups that use the house.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi – Blessing of Animals

We will celebrate the end of the Season of Creation and the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a Blessing of Animals at the end of the Saturday 4:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM Masses, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of his passing. You are invited to bring a photo, drawing or stuffed toy to be blessed

Bake Sale to benefit Matthew 25 – October 4

If you missed the bake sale last weekend, here’s a second chance to support Matthew 25!  Members of our African community will be selling mandazis and samosas in the parish hall after Swahili Mass on October 4th, to help Matthew 25 with legal fees for Becil – our parishioner and member of our Swahili choir, who is being held in detention in Tacoma.  Thank you for your support.

Pray the Rosary for Peace – October 10

Please join us in praying the rosary for peace in America and our world on Saturday, October 10 at 12:00 Noon in the church.  We will be praying the joyful mysteries along with music.  For those who are unable to attend, we ask that you pray the rosary in your home at noon on Saturday October 10. For more details, see the flyer below.

St. Ann Youth – Sunday Lunch on October 11

The St. Ann youth will be serving Sunday Lunch again on Sunday, October 11th.  Volunteers will come at 11:00 to prepare the food, and lunch is served at 1:00. This is a great opportunity for our young people to serve our community and get to know one another better. If your child or teen  (3rd grade & up)  is interested in serving Sunday Lunch, sign up at Mass or email Hannah at hmvehrs@gmail.com with your child’s name and  a parent name and phone number. 

Matthew 25 Ministry Prayer Vigil – October 18

The Matthew 25 Ministry is holding a prayer vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrants and refugees on Sunday, October 18, at 4:00-5:00.  Join us at the Thomas Foley Courthouse as we stand together in prayer and song, in solidarity with our neighbors.  See flyer below for more details.

2026-27 Sunday Missal & Free 2027 Calendars
Copies of the 2026-27 Sunday Missal are available in the front pew of the church or the Parish office, for a suggested donation of $5 each.  

Also available in the front pew and in the entry of the church are free 2027 calendars.  Thank you to Holy Cross Cemetery for making these available to our community for free! 

Creation Care Corner

As we celebrate the Season of Creation and the Feast of St. Francis

(Sept. 1-Oct. 4)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

O God, we thank you for this earth, our home;

for the wide sky and the blessed sun,

for the salt sea and the running water,

for the everlasting hills

and the never-resting winds,

for trees and common grass underfoot.

We thank you for our senses

by which we hear the songs of birds,

and see the splendor of summer fields,

and taste the autumn fruits,

and rejoice in the feel of the snow,

and smell the breath of the spring.

Grant us a heart wide open to all this beauty;

and save our souls from being so blind

that we pass unseeing

when even the common thornbush

is aflame with your glory,

O God our creator,

who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

(By Walter Rauschenbusch)

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

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

September 1 – October 4 – Season of Creation 

October 3 – St. Ann Family Spaghetti Dinner after Mass, at 5:00 PM in the parish hall

October 4 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM

October 3 & 4 – Blessing of Animals at the end of Mass  (Bring a photo or drawing of pets, or a soft toy to be blessed.)

October 4 – Bake sale to benefit Matthew 25, in the parish hall after Mass

October 10 – Pray the Rosary for Peace – 12 noon in the church

October 11 – St. Ann Youth serves Sunday Lunch  

October 18 – Matthew 25 Prayer Vigil  4:00-5:00 PM

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 service

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

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.

Other Events in the Community: 

Catholic Charities Annual ” Fall Leaf Raking Blitz” – November 7

Catholic Charities invites us to join them for their “Fall Leaf Raking Blitz” – to rake leaves for low-income seniors and disabled adults in Spokane and Spokane Valley on Saturday, November 7, from 8:15 am-1:00 pm.  See flyer below for more details and to register as a volunteer.

St. Ann Website

Check out the St. Ann website for Mass times, office hours and contact information for staff members, and a calendar of upcoming events. The virtual bulletin & online giving (with a link budget and collection reports) can also be found by using the buttons at the top corner of the home page.  https://stannsspokane.org/

Monthly Collection Totals – August 2026

General Collection $12,936.70

Social Concerns $1,021.87

Sunday Lunch $20.00

Coffee & Donuts $215.63

Building Fund $175.00

Total collections $14,369.20

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

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

Restroom Usage During Mass 

The Parish Hall restroom key has been moved to the west side door of the church for easier access. Please remember to lock the hall door behind you. 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!

Prayer Lists

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.