Congratulations!
Congratulations to the new members who joined the church this Easter! At the Easter Vigil Mass, Gisma was baptized, and Gisma and Cesar were Confirmed and received their First Holy Communion. We welcome them as new members of St. Ann. We also welcomed Lucy as she returned to the church at Easter and celebrated Holy Communion. What a blessing these new members are to our parish community.
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone at St. Ann who served as readers and eucharistic ministers during Holy Week! Thank you also to Michel and Sonia and to Father Patrick for putting together beautiful liturgies to help us celebrate Holy Week and Easter. Thanks also to the parishioners who helped with the reception after the Easter Vigil Mass to help us celebrate our new members.
Gardening Help Needed!
Spring is here and we are looking for volunteers! We need folks to help to weed our beautiful gardens and for someone to mow the lawn once a week. If you are interested in being part of our gardening crew, contact Dianne at (509) 710-0638, or call or email the parish office.
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…”
The conversion of Francis was not a one time occurrence. It happened every day of his life, just like it does in ours. It’s called “continuous conversion.” He must have wondered if he had really “heard” Jesus speak to him in that little church that was on its last legs. He must have said “really?” as more and more men joined him. He must have wondered if his trip to see the Sultan was worth the walk. So he had doubts—just like those men hiding in that upper room that Sabbath evening. Doubt can lead to despair. It’s then that we need someone to bring us hope. Jesus certainly brought hope to them that night! We need not only to BE pilgrims of hope ato others, but also to be open to the hope others bring us. “Well done, good and faithful servant, well done, Pilgrim of Hope!
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us!
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
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
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!
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.
