cover photo credit: Maddie H.
Confirmation and 1st Holy Communion – April 12
Bishop Daly will be at St. Ann this Sunday, April 12, at the 9:00 AM Mass to celebrate the sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation. There will be a reception in the parish hall following Mass.
A reminder to the Sacrament preparation families: there will be a rehearsal on Saturday April 11 at 2:00 PM for the fifteen candidates with their families and sponsors, and then 1st Reconciliation for those youth who have been preparing for these sacraments.
Holy Week 2026
Thank you to everyone who helped make Holy Week at St. Ann such a special celebration at St. Ann – we could not have accomplished it all without the wonderful volunteers and participation from our parish!
Below are photos from Holy week, from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday.
Palm Sunday
Holy Thursday:
Good Friday:
Easter Vigil:
Easter Sunday:
Congratulations to the families of the children who were baptized on Easter Sunday. What a blessing to welcome 6 new members to our church with the sacrament of Baptism.
Easter Message from Abdullah
Below is an Easter message from Abdullah, the Palestinian student in Bethlehem whose college education the St. Ann community is supporting.
Dear brothers, sisters, and beloved members of the Saint Ann community,
Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter.
People like you are the ones who give this holy occasion its true meaning—through your boundless generosity and your unconditional support for others. Your humanity reflects the true spirit of Easter: purity, compassion, and a touch of something almost angelic.
We all pray that peace and safety may prevail across the earth and in every land.
My dear ones, you are my support and the family God has graciously given me.
May you always be well, and I look forward to seeing you one day.
Your devoted son,
Abdullah S.
St. Ann Safety Update
To ensure children’s safety, adults must accompany all children to the restroom in the parish hall during Mass. The restroom key has been moved to the west side door of the church for easier access. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
Thank you to Dignified Workday!
A big thank you to the Dignified Workday crew who worked on our lawn and gardens this week. The grounds look beautiful! The DW crew will be taking care of gardening and lawn care twice a month, and volunteers are invited to help in between.
2nd Collection
It’s the 2nd weekend of the month, so it is time for our 2nd collection for Social Concerns, to help those in need in our parish and our neighborhood. Thank you for your continued generosity, which allows us to help multiple neighbors each week!
Creation Care Corner
Praise God for all his creatures”. This was the message that Saint Francis of Assisi proclaimed by his life, his canticles, and all his actions”. Pope Francis in Laudate Deum
EARTH DAY is April 22. We are celebrating Earth Day at Saint Ann on Sunday, April 19 after our 9 o’clock Mass with a mini Care for Creation Fair. We will have so many exciting things happening. There will be a butterfly and bird display with wonderful participants who are very knowledgeable. There will be information about our aquifer, the river, and all facets of water and planting and watering our own landscapes. We will have materials and freebies for both adults and kids. There will be bees and chickens with people knowledgeable about having them. There will be compost worms available to help with your gardening as well as free gardening tools. All of this, and more… Accompanied by Jenny Edgren’s guitar/singing. We hope you will join us in the grassy area after Mass on the 19th!
Upcoming:
Gonzaga Climate Institute: “Divestment as Mission Fidelity: Catholic Fossil Fuel Divestment “
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 5 PM
Location: zoom
Free and open to the public. Please register with Institute for Climate, Walter, and the Environment. https://www.gonzaga.edu/climate-institute/events#April13
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!
Creation Care Fair – April 19
The Creation Care Team is hosting a Mini Creation Care Fair for April 19 at 10:00 to 11:15 AM, right after the 9:00 AM Mass. There will be educational activities and informational displays, music, and a table with giveaways of garden and yard items! If you have small garden items you’d like to donate, bring them to Mass the weekend of April 11 & 12. See the flyer below for more details
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
April 11 – Rehearsal and 1st Reconciliation for candidates at 2:00 PM
April 12 – Bishop Daly at St. Ann to celebrate Sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation at 9:00 AM Mass
April 11-12 – 2nd Collection for Social Concerns to help those in need in our parish and neighborhood.
April 15 – Social Justice Ministry meeting at 6:30 PM on Zoom
April 19 – Mini Creation Care Fair – 10:00-11:15 AM
May 10 – Baptism at 9:00 AM Mass
May 30 – Wedding
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 meets on Zoom at 2:30 PM every Monday.
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.
St. Mary Art Walk – April 25 & 26
This Free Art Walk is held in the St. Mary Parish School Gym/Parish Hall at 304 S Adams Rd in Spokane Valley. “Portraits of Our Mother in Sacred Art” will be open on Saturday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 PM and on Sunday, April 26 from 8:00 AM – 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, an exhibit of Rosaries and display about major Marian Shrines form around the world (including 2 Lego models), a walking labyrinth, 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.
Catholic Daughters Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show – St. Thomas More
Catholic Daughters Court #196 would like to invite you to their annual luncheon and fashion show on Sat, April 25, 2026 at St. Thomas More Parish. Doors open at 10am. There will be lovely silent auction baskets to bid on, raffle items, a delicious luncheon and fashion show. For tickets and more information call 509-466-3392; tickets are $40 each to purchase.
All Saints Summer Camp – June 15-August 14
All Saints is offering a Summer Camp from June 15 – August 14, 2026 for All Saints students and parish families. Participants can enroll in individual weeks or the entire summer. The fee is $300 per week for full-time participants or $200 per week for part-time attendees. The program features themed weekly camps, daily academic activities, outdoor fun, creative projects and weekly outsings on a 14-passenger shuttle. Register now! Check the flyer below for more details.
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 Funds raised will support youth in rural Kenya. Although the title is in Swahili, the book is written in English and provides an informative guide to 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. | Susan L. | Roberta B’s family | 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 | Jane T-M |
Jan K. | Anne K. & family | Dale & Mary K | Mary Ellen S |
Mia S. A. | William B. | Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family |
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. | Nancy W. | Robert C. |
Hector G. | Jim L. & family | Bill F. & family | Paul Z. |
Janet S. | Sonia M. | Dianne F. |
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. |
Sheren R. | Kerry M. | Derrick J. |
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 – February 2026
General Collection $23,171.75
Social Concerns $1,408.87
Matthew 25 $8,430.00
Coffee & Donuts $107.87
Building Fund $1,625.00
Total collections & bldg fund $34,743.49
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.
