Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday Mass – Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM
Good Friday service – Friday, April 18 at 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil – Saturday, April 19 at 8:00 PM
(Mass will begin in the courtyard with the lighting of the fire, weather permitting. Mass will be followed by a reception in the parish hall to celebrate with our new members, and you are invited to bring a snack to share!)
Easter Sunday Mass – Sunday, April 20 at 9:00 AM
Thank You!
We’d like to thank all of the volunteers who brought soup and bread to our Prayer & Soup on Friday nights during Lent, as well as those who helped lead our Stations of the Cross. We had powerful prayers in English, Swahili and French this Lenten season. We also appreciate all of those who came each week to pray and share a meal together. Thank you for helping our community make this Lenten season so special.
St. Ann Youth – Sunday Lunch on May 18
On Sunday, May 18th, our St. Ann youth will be serving Sunday Lunch. Middle school or high school students interested in being a part of this service project, can contact our youth ministers, Robbie or Hannah, or contact the parish office. We will also be in need of adults to help our youth on this day.
Franciscan Corner
“Make me a channel of your peace…. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope…” What a surprise!! Talk about hope!
Jesus is the pilgrim of hope –par excellence!
Jesus is the channel of peace–par excellence!
“Come, follow Me”
May we always be in that procession following Jesus and be pilgrims of hope, and instruments of peace. Happy Easter!
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us!
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
April 17 – Holy Thursday Mass at 700 PM
April 18 – Good Friday service at 7:00 PM
April 19 – Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 PM (There will not be a 4:00 PM Mass)
April 20 – Easter Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM
April 26 – Gordon’s Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. followed by a reception in the hall.
May 3 – Oscar & Gexania’s Wedding at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception in the hall.
May 18 – St. Ann youth serve Sunday Lunch
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Sundays at 6:00 PM – St. Ann Zoom prayer services.
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group
Saturdays 3:15-4:00 PM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Monthly Events
1st Sunday of each month – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM & Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM
Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday – Swahili Choir practice at 11:00 AM
3rd Sunday of each month – Prayer for Creation in the Chapel at 8:15 AM
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. If you are interested in learning more about this prayer service, contact the parish office.
Kenyan Catholic Community in America – Conference July 17-20, 2025
Save the date. The KCCA Conference will take place in Kansas City on July 17-20. See video and flyer below for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13mAUQ8CcdyVFl0lqxb3mRfSupLOK0Iu0/view?usp=sharing
Saint Mary Parish Art Walk – May 9
St. Mary Parish is hosting an Art Walk on Friday May 9, from 4:30-7:30 PM in the School Gym and Parish Hall.(304 S. Adams Rd.) The theme of the Art Walk is “Portraits of Our Mother” and on display will be dozens of prints of fine art that reveal how Our Blessed Mother Mary has been portrayed in the past, and featuring some contemporary artists. Attendees are also invited to walk a labyrinth set up in the courtyard outside the gym and learn more about its Marian connections, and visit a “Rosary Museum” displaying dozens of beautiful rosaries. The goal of the Art Walk is “Enriching Faith Through Art.” Donations are welcome but the event is free of charge. See more info on the flyer below.
Prayer Requests
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:
Get Reminders About Parish Events
If you would like to receive reminder messages about upcoming parish events, so you don’t hear about events after the fact – we have a new tool to help. We are using a program called “Remind” that is very easy to sign up for. Just text saintanncc to 81010.
Sacrament of the Sick
If parishioners need to schedule the Sacrament of the sick for an ill or dying family member, please call the parish office at 509-535-3031.
Online Giving with Tithe.ly
You can donate using the direct link here – St. Ann tithe.ly page: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2044739
There is also a giving button on our website. Or if you would rather mail in a donation, our address is at the top of the bulletin.
Monthly Collection Totals -March 2025
General Collection $16,174.82
Building Fund $30,150.00
Social Concerns $920.87
Coffee & Donuts $241.77
Total collections $47,487.46
Link for the collection reports and the 2022-23 proposed budget summary:
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.
