Bell Tower & Plaster Project
We appreciate the work Josh D. has put into organizing and fundraising for the bell tower project already! This weekend, with a group of fellow scouts and volunteers, Josh is beginning to restore St. Ann’s long-silent bell, which has been unusable due to a rotted ceiling, frayed rope, and general disrepair. Beyond just restoring the bell mechanism, Josh also plans to repair and repaint damaged interior walls and ceilings throughout the sanctuary, particularly areas with cracked plaster near the Stations of the Cross and the portico. Thank you to all of you who have donated to make this project possible.
2nd Collection
We normally have the 2nd collection to help those in need in our parish and neighborhood on the 2nd weekend of each month, but we have pushed it to this coming weekend so that it did not conflict with the bell tower collection last weekend. Thanks in advance for your generosity.
Community Wine Tasting – August 16
We have a community wine tasting on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Join us after the 4:00 PM Mass this Saturday, August 16, to learn from Dianne about different wines. Bring a snack to share, or just bring yourself!
Social Justice Ministry Meeting – August 20
The St. Ann social justice ministry is made up of several different committees doing social justice work at St. Ann, like providing educational resources or speakers for the parish community. The SJM meets on Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month to work together and share what each group is doing. If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved in social justice, you are welcome to join the meeting on August 20th at 6:30 PM. Contact Elizabeth in the parish office if you would like to attend the meeting, so she can send you the link.
Pupusa Making Class Fundraiser – August 24
Join Milagros and Natalie M. on August 24 for a class to learn to make papusas, followed by an informal dinner and live music. This is a fundraiser for the Four Angels Foundation. See below for more details.
When: Sunday August 24th, 2025 4pm-7pm
Where: 1020 W. Chelan Spokane Wa. 99205
Contact: 509-218-8921 (text or call to reserve ticket)
100% of proceeds benefit the four angels foundation
Tickets: $25 (2 people) includes informal dinner after class, live music, opportunity to win a raffle item and buy Salvadorean items available at the thrift store.
Salam Maria fundraiser
The book “Salam Maria” – which is “Hail Mary” in Swahili – is available for a $10 donation in the front pew of the church, or in the parish office. Although the title of the book is in Swahili, the book is in English and is an informative resource for praying the rosary. This fundraiser was started by Grace, a member of the Swahili community, and the money raised will go towards helping youth in rural Kenya.
Creation Care Corner
The International Court of Justice – the top court established by the United Nations known also as “the world court” – delivered an advisory opinion saying that nations have an obligation under international law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change, while also affirming a healthy environment is a human right. (This good news was reported in Earthbeat, a publication of National Catholic Reporter.)
It is reported that the twin health hazards of extreme heat and pollution can amplify each other, according to experts Claire Brown and Christina Kelso report.
- Check your meds. Some drugs — including those for allergies, high blood pressure, kidney disease, hypothyroidism and various mental illnesses — make it harder for people to cool down. Others, like diuretics and certain antidepressants, can repress your thirst and cause more frequent urination and sweating. But don’t skip your doses without talking to your doctor.
- Eat to hydrate. Your body gets about 20 percent of its water from food. Raw fruits and vegetables, including cucumbers, lettuce, celery, tomatoes, strawberries and melons, are among the most hydrating foods. Avoid alcohol and limit coffee; they are dehydrating.
- Cool down before you lie down. Temperature is one of the most important factors for getting a good night’s rest, and experts recommend keeping your bedroom at 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. If air-conditioners and fans aren’t doing the trick, you can also take a cold shower, spray your sheets with cold water or put your pillow case in the freezer before bed.
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Franciscan Corner
The journey and the dream:
Go, rebuild my church. What church? The San Damiano chapel where he was? Other dilapidated churches in Assisi? So he thought. But first he had to rebuild himself. The “church” that he was.
” Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God lives in you?” (1Cor 3:16) He was home from war. His spirit was broken. He was lost. What’s my life all about? He had to rebuild his life, he had to find meaning. He did that by thinking about (contemplating, discerning) what he had heard while he put stone upon stone, while the chapel was being rebuilt. His inner self and his outer self mirrored each other. To some extent we all need to rebuild the church–our inner church, that’s ongoing conversion, and the outer church- what in the parish can you help rebuild? the youth program? an organization? an outreach ministry? Like Francis, think about these things, contemplate what is yours to rebuild?
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
August 16 & 17 – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated at the weekend Masses
August 16 & 17 – 2nd Collection to help those in need in our neighborhood and parish
August 16 – Community Wine tasting after the 4:00 PM Mass
August 17 – Baptism at 9:00 AM Mass, followed by a reception in the parish hall.
August 20 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 6:30 PM on Zoom
August 23 – Marie & Eric’s Wedding at 1:30 PM at St. Ann – parishioners are invited.
August 30 – Wedding at St. Ann
September 7 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
September 14 – Multi-faith Peace Vigil hosted by Matthew 25 – 4-5 PM
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
2nd & 4th Sunday – Matthew 25 Ministry meeting 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
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
1st Sunday of each month – Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM
The Creation Care Team will no longer be leading the Prayer for Creation in the Chapel on the third Sunday of each month.
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. Contact the parish office if you are interested in learning more about this prayer service.
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. | Dianne F. & family | Janet S. | Susan L. |
Estella L. | Andy T | .Roberta B’s family | Fr. Tom C |
Michel & Sonia | James H | Theresa W-B. | Michelle M & family |
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 | Matt B. | Jane T-M | Jan K. |
Kerry M. | Anne K. & family | Dale & Mary K | Nancy W. |
Mary Ellen S | Derek J. | Mia S. A. & family | William B. |
Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family | Robert C. | Paul Z. |
Bob A. & family | Lupe’s mother, Maricela R.A. | Pam & Pat S. | Richard D. |
Sr. Joy M. | Peder J. | Marlee L-O. | Francisco O. |
Tom J. & family | Judi P. & family | Megan D. | Maureen B. |
Val C. & family | Don K. | Charlotte D. | Stephanie A. |
Al H & family. | Abdullah S. |
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. | J. Kenneth K. | Ron P. | Hal T. |
Roberta (Bobby) B. | Betty B. | Walter B. Jr | 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. | Lupe’s brother Lorenzo R. A | Jeanne F. | Dianne’s Mom Shirley F. |
Hue Thi V. | Faith’s sister Caroline | Dianne H. | Beverly J. |
Sunny B. | Gordon C. | Daniel N. | Daniel B. |
Eileen H. |
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://tithe.ly/give?c=2044739
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 – July 2025
General Collection $10,493.83
Social Concerns $977.87
Sunday Lunch $599.74
Coffee & Donuts $118.00
Building Fund $10,500.00
Total collections & bldg fund $22,689.44
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.
