Bell Tower & Plaster Project
Work began on the bell tower project this weekend. On Saturday they cleaned and removed the rotting ceiling and on Sunday they built a new ceiling, sending each piece up by pulley. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped Josh work to clean out the tower and replace the ceiling of the bell tower. Josh is waiting on the new rope to arrive and hopes to install that soon!
Congratulations!
We offer our congratulations to Amy S. who was welcomed into the church at St. Ann on Sunday, August 17th. Please offer your support & prayers to our newest member as she continues on her faith journey.
Youth Liturgy Begins September 7th
As the school year begins, so will youth liturgy at St. Ann. Youth liturgy during the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass will resume after Labor day, on Sunday, September 7th. If you would like your children to participate in our youth liturgy program, use the QR code below to register.
Parish Office Closures
The parish office will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week as Elizabeth takes some vacation time. The office will also be closed on Monday September 1st for Labor Day.
Matthew 25 Ministry
The Matthew 25 Ministry is hosting a Multi-Faith prayer vigil in support of immigrants and refugees on September 14 at 4:00 PM. If you are interested in learning more about this new ministry, the Matthew 25 Ministry meets after Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays.
See flyer below for more details about the Prayer Vigil.
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. This fundraiser was started by Grace, a member of the Swahili community, and the money raised will go towards helping youth in rural Kenya. Although the title of the book is in Swahili, the book is in English and is an informative resource for praying the rosary.
Creation Care Corner
Pope Francis began the Encyclical Laudato Si’ with the words of St. Francis. “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs.”
Catholic priests will now be able to celebrate Mass “for the care of creation” after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings for the Mass will be added to the Roman Missal — the liturgical book that contains the texts for celebrating Mass in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.
The new formulary, or specific set of texts and prayers for Mass, will be added among the “civil needs” section of the “Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions” listed in the Roman Missal. The formulary for the Mass began development during Pope Francis’ pontificate in response to “requests for a liturgical way of celebrating the meaning and the message of Laudato Si’,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Pope Leo XIV first used the new formulary for a private Mass July 9 with the staff of Borgo Laudato Si’ ecology project — a space for education and training in integral ecology hosted in the gardens of the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence for the popes.
From Gonzaga’s Climate Center:
For Our Common Home Lecture Series Fall 2025
- September 19 – Sea Change Within Us
- October 1 – Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum
- October 3-5 – Climate Change Action Plays
- October 22 – Forest Health, Diversity and Productivity in the face of the Forest Health and Wildfire Crisis
- November 4 – Safeguarding Our Drinking Water in the Pacific Northwest in an Era of Megafires
- December 2 – There is no Justice without Environmental Justice
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Franciscan Corner
Andy Williams sang “To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe, to bear with unbearable sorrow, to run where the brave dare not go…. ” This could be the theme of the life of Francis. He dreamed the impossible dream–rebuild the church! He fought the unbeatable foe–corruption in the church. He bore unbearable sorrow – those who followed him changed his vision. He went where the brave dare not go – to befriend the leper, the outcast. That was his quest, no matter how hopeless, no matter how far. What is your quest? Are you willing to follow it, no matter how hopeless, no matter how far…?
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
August 23 – Marie & Eric’s Wedding at 1:30 PM at St. Ann – parishioners are invited!
August 24 – Matthew 25 meeting after Mass
August 26 & 27 – Parish office closed
August 30 – Ariane & Connor’s Wedding at St. Ann
September 1 – Labor Day – Parish office closed
September 7 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
September 7 – Youth Liturgy during 9:00 AM Mass begins
September 7 – Fundraiser: samosas on sale after Mass to support the bell tower & plaster repair project.
September 7 – Parish Council meeting (rescheduled date)
September 7 – CWA meeting at 11:00
September 14 – Multi-faith Peace Vigil hosted by Matthew 25 – 4-5 PM – More info coming soon.
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 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://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 – 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.
