August 16, 2026 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Baptisms – Sunday, August 16 

On Sunday, August 16, we will celebrate several baptisms and sacraments at the 9:00 AM Mass. We hope you will celebrate with us as we welcome these new members to the church.  Congratulations to Alan, Tony, Kate, Isaac and Autumn! 

Matthew 25 Prayer Vigil – August 16

Members of the St. Ann Matthew 25 Ministry will hold a prayer vigil on Sunday, August 16, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, in front of the Thomas Foley U.S. Courthouse on Riverside. This event offers an opportunity to unite in prayer for refugees and immigrants in detention. It is a prayer vigil, not a protest, so please refrain from bringing signs or flags. An informational flyer is available at the church entrance and in the virtual bulletin.

Nazareth Guild – Faith Through the Fire Relief Fund

The Nazareth Guild and Office of Education for the Diocese of Spokane are asking for your help in supporting Catholic school families who have been impacted by the recent wildfires. Through Nazareth Guild’s Faith Through the Fire initiative, we are coming together as one Catholic community to help provide school supplies for Catholic school children whose families have lost so much. Based on reports, families have lost homes in the following communities/schools:

• Assumption Catholic School
• St. Thomas More Catholic School
• St. Charles Catholic School
• St. Aloysius Catholic School
• Gonzaga Preparatory
• Chesterton Academy

We invite parishioners to bring donated supplies to the parish this Saturday or Sunday during Mass. (See list of needed supplies below the graphic).  Nazareth Guild will collect the items and prepare backpacks for Catholic school students on Monday and Tuesday. If parishioners would like to volunteer to help pack the backpacks, they can contact Nazareth Guild at: info@nazarethguild.org or call 509-744-3259. 

There is a list of needed school supplies for the “Backpacks for Hope” drive below – or you can donate online to support Catholic school students and families affected by the Spokane fires here:  https://nazarethguild.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

The School Supply Drive Through Pick-up will be held Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at St. Anne Family and Children’s Center- 25 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 

School supplies donations needed:

• Spiral notebooks – wide & college ruled • Composition notebooks – wide & college ruled • Notebook paper • Graph paper • Colored pencils – 12 count • Crayons – 24 count • Markers • Highlighters • Erasers – pink • Glue sticks & bottles of glue • Pocket folders • Pencil pouch or pencil box • 3-ring binder – 2” & 3” • Index cards 3×5 • Sticky Notes • Watercolors • Sharpie markers (fine tip- black) • Dry Erase markers • Scientific calculators • Paper towels • Kleenex/tissues • Disinfecting wipes • Baby wipes 

How You Can Help Those Affected by Spokane Wildfires

Catholic Charities  Spokane Complex Fire and Eastern Washington Fires Relief:

As the message from the Diocese of Spokane last week reminded us, our prayers must always become action. Faith calls us not only to pray for our neighbors but to care for them. Thank you to all those who donated to our Social Concerns 2nd collection for Wildfire Relief last weekend at Mass. If you were unable to donate last weekend at Mass, you can donate to the Catholic Charities Spokane Complex Fire Relief Fund.

Below is the link to the Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington online giving page to donate to their Spokane Wildfire Relief fund, as well as a form to access if you are in need of assistance. Both links can be found here: https://www.cceasternwa.org/fire-assistance 

Letter of Gratitude from Abdullah

We have received another letter of thanks from Abdullah, the Palestinian student whose education St. Ann has been supporting for the last couple of years.  So we want to share his kind words and gratitude for our community with you all.

Summer Break for Craig’s Discussion Group

Craig’s Discussion group that meets on Monday afternoons on Zoom is taking a break for the summer and will resume meeting on August 24 to discuss the second half of Richard Rohr’s “The Universal Christ.” Contact the parish office if you are interested in joining the group in August. 

Creation Care Corner

Healing this Holy Earth

Lie quietly along the earth

     that sky may send its strength through you

     into the spinning planet.

Absorb from eons of tumultuous change,

     the rhythms pulsing up through fire and water,

     rock and roots of growing things.

Your body filtering with flesh and spirit,

     earth’s vibrant offering to the sky.

You are the instrument of peace,

     the promise of renewal to a time and place

     not of your body.

But dependent on your willingness to give yourself

      to earth and sky.

     to make belief in goodness shape

     a thousand years to come.

May blessings be your gift, both given and received.

Great spirit, father of us all,

     Dear mother earth,

     Combine your might

     And use our love

     To make this body whole, for now and forever.

-Judith Billings

(In Prayers for a Thousand Years)

The Creation Care Team at St. Ann Parish is looking forward to celebrating the Season of Creation with all of you from September 1 until October 4.  We are excited about the Harvest Table, which will begin at Saturday evening Mass on September 4.  (More about that in the next two weeks).  

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

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

August 15 & 16 – Nazareth Guild’s “Backpacks for Hope” School Supply Drive – donation bins in the entry of the church.

August 15 – Community gathering & wine tasting after Saturday 4:00 PM Mass

August 16 – Baptisms at 9:00 AM Mass

August 16 – Matthew 25 Ministry prayer vigil at 4:00 PM (see flyer)

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

September 1 – October 4 – Season of Creation

September 26 – Meatless Potluck after 4:00 PM  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 is taking a break until 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 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 – June 2026

General Collection $16,328.51

Social Concerns $631.87

Sunday Lunch $20.00

Coffee & Donuts $208.51

Building Fund $50.00

Total collections $17,238.89

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.