Swahili Mass – August 3
St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month. Join us this Sunday, August 3rd, for this joyful celebration of Mass. If you are unable to attend on Sunday, we will also enjoy the music from our Swahili choir at the Mass on Saturday. If you would like to join the offertory procession, you are invited to bring items such as water bottles and snacks for visitors to the parish house, paper towels, tissues, or hand sanitizer for the church.
CWA Fundraiser
Thank you to all who attended the CWA fundraiser last Saturday! And thank you to the CWA members for their hospitality – guests enjoyed an abundance of delicious food, music and a chance to learn more about the CWA.
Father Patrick Shares Memories About Cardinal Otunga
While in Nairobi, Fr. Patrick joined his friend Archbishop Philip Anyoro of the Nairobi Archdiocese along with Steve & Tresa from St. Ann parish to share his memories and experiences with Cardinal Otunga,. A video of the interview is below:
Sunday Lunch – August 3
Each Sunday the Sunday Lunch program offers a free meal at 1:00 in the St. Ann parish hall, served by various church and civic groups. It’s St. Ann’s turn to serve Sunday Lunch on Sunday, August 3rd. Contact Susan L. if you would like to volunteer to help with this ministry on that day.
Hot Weather Resources
Please check out the collection of flyers in the entry of the church, shared in the Creation Care Corner in the last few virtual bulletins. These flyers have information about the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, protecting yourself from wildfire smoke, how to make a box fan air filter, and how to stay cool at home during hot summer weather. This information is being shared with us by the Gonzaga University Climate Institute, who in the last few years have conducted research surrounding how the Spokane community responds to extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Creation Care Corner
“Our care for the earth and our care for one another are intimately bound together. Climate change is one of the principal challenges facing society and the global community.” Bishops of the United States
Would you like to volunteer for the Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment??
As the need to address the climate crisis grows, the Climate Institute is expanding the tools we have for addressing it. With the goal of engaging community members in hands-on solution building, we are developing an email list we can use to contact community members interested in potentially volunteering their time in support of our work. At a time when it’s hard to know how to make a real difference, this will be an opportunity to engage in locally based solutions with visible and fulfilling results. At this time, we expect volunteer opportunities to be geographically limited to in or around Spokane County.
To contact and get on their mailing list:
Email: climateinstitute@gonzaga.edu
Phone: (509) 313 – 5885
Staying Cool at Home
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Franciscan Corner
The journey and the dream
Go, rebuild my church. With those words Francis set out on an incredible journey.
He had no idea where this journey would take him. But every day he took another step and he knew it was right. God was his guide, always with him. ” I will be with you always….”. Summer is a time we take trips–to see relatives, to visit historical places, to the lake and even sometimes
“stay- cations”. In all things and in all places God is already there waiting for you. Don’t forget to say hi!
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
August 3 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
August 3 – CWA meeting at 11:00 AM in the parish house
August 3 – Finance Council meeting
August 3 – St. Ann serves Sunday Lunch
August 9 & 10 – 2nd Collection to help those in need in our neighborhood and parish
August 17 – Baptism at 9:00 AM Mass
August 20 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 6:30 PM on Zoom
August 23 – Wedding
August 30 – Wedding
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before 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.
Northwest Passages – James Patrick Thomas “Atomic Pilgrim”
Northwest Passages will feature author James Patrick Thomas in conversation with The Spokesman-Review reporter Nick Gibson on August 12 at 7:00 PM. “Atomic Pilgrim” is the story of how one person’s faith, actions and persistence can impact seemingly immovable systems and hold even the most powerful bureaucracies to account. Jim previously directed life, justice and peace ministry for the Diocese of Spokane, the Archdiocese of Seattle, and the Washington State Catholic Conference. He has a Masters in religious studies from Gonzaga University. He continues to work for peace and nuclear disarmament with local and national organizations. Jim and his wife Jan live in Seattle. More info about the event can be found here: https://www.spokesman.com/northwest-passages/events/atomic-pilgrim-by-james-patrick-thomas/
Date/Time: August 12, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Venue: Gonzaga University – Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall
211 E Desmet Ave Spokane WA 99202
Tickets https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GTR0812
$10 General Admission
$45 VIP Book bundle, reserved seating and reception with the author an hour before the event.
If ticket cost is a barrier for your attendance, please email bookclub@spokesman.com to make appropriate arrangements.
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. |
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 – June 2025
General Collection $13,013.20
Social Concerns $1,045.87
Sunday Lunch $410.00
Coffee & Donuts $174.69
Building Fund $871.00
Total collections & bldg fund $15,514,76
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.
