Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Fr. Patrick and the St. Ann parish staff. The office will not be open regular hours the week between Christmas and New Years so that the staff can rest after a busy Christmas season.
New Years Day Mass
There will be a Mass at St. Ann for the Solemnity of Mary on New Years Day. Join us on January 1st at 10:00 AM.
Christmas Concert Thank Yous!
Thank you to all the musicians, and to the dancers, for all their work to put on such a wonderful concert. We are so blessed at St. Ann for such diverse talent. Thank you also to everyone who attended the concert, and especially to all the volunteers and staff who helped make it happen.
Christmas Program Thank yous!
Christmas Eve at St. Ann began with a program by our youth, inspired by Los Pasadas. Thank you to our youth ministry leaders and the parent volunteers and musicians – and especially our young people – for all their work to put on such a wonderful program before Mass.
Christmas Wishes from Abdallah
Dear Saint Ann Community & Father Baraza,
Wishing to all of you a very Merry Christmas!
May this joyful season bring you happiness, peace, and warmth, and may the New Year be filled with hope, kindness, and good moments.
Thank you for the positive spirit you share. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.
Faithfully,
Abdullah
Community Wine Tasting – January 17
Due to preparations for the St. Ann Christmas Concert, we will not have a wine tasting on December 20th. Our next Community Wine Tasting will be on January 17th. This is a great chance to get to know other parishioners. Bring a snack to share or just bring yourself!
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. As of December 18th, we have raised $35,360.00 which is 89.17% of our goal of $39,653.00. If you would like to make a donation to help St. Ann reach our goal, there are donation envelopes next to the bulletins and a link to the online giving page on our website: https://stannsspokane.org/giving/
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
December 24 – Christmas Eve – Children’s Christmas program 4:30 PM, Mass 5:00 PM
December 25 – Christmas Day Mass – 10:00 AM
December 29 – Funeral for Shirl L. at St. Augustine at 11:00 AM
January 1 – New Years Day Mass for the Solemnity of Mary – 10:00 AM
January 4 – Swahili Mass
January 10 & 11 – 2nd Collection to help those in need in our parish and neighborhood
January 17 – Community wine tasting after 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. (Cancelled on December 21)
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group will resume meeting on January 5th
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 for both Masses
Catholic Charities Christmas Collection
Catholic Charities is asking for support for their annual Christmas Collection in order to support their work to “Feed the Hungry, Heal the Hurting and Welcome the Stranger.” This year instead of donation envelopes, there are cards and posters in the entry of the church with a QR code to use to make your donation, to save on the cost of postage. Or you can use the donation link below.
https://give.cceasternwa.org/campaign/734941/donate
2025-26 Sunday Missals
The new Sunday Missals for 2025-26 are now available, with a suggested donation of $5.00 to help cover the cost. You can pick one up in the front pew of the church, or from the parish office.
2026 Calendars
Thanks to the generosity of Holy Cross Cemetery, our parish has been gifted calendars again this year. The 2026 calendars are free and have our parish contact information printed on them. They are available in the front pew and in the entry of the church, so please pick one up next time you come to St. Ann.
Salam Maria fundraiser
The book “Salam Maria” – which is “Hail Mary” in Swahili – is available in the front pew of the church, or in the parish office, for a suggested $10 donation The money from this fundraiser 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.
Donations may be made in cash or by check, or paid online (and picked up in person): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/salam-maria-book-fundraiser
Safe Environment Training
All volunteers and parishioners who work with children are required by the Diocese of Spokane to take part in Safe Environment training. We have instructions available for how to sign in to the new system the diocese is using, or to create a new account if you are doing the training for the first time. You can contact the parish office or our safe environment coordinator for more information.
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 | Michel & Sonia |
James H | Theresa W-B. | Michelle M | 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 | Mary Ellen S | Mia S. A. |
William B. | Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family | Paul Z. |
Bob A. | Maricela R.A. | Pam & Pat S. | Richard D. |
Sr. Joy M. | Peder J. | Marlee L-O. | Francisco O. |
Tom J. | Judi P. | Megan D. | Maureen B. |
Val C. | Don K. | Charlotte D. | Stephanie A. |
Al H. | Abdullah S. | Derrick J. | Nancy W. |
Robert C. | Hector G. | Jim L. & family | Bill F. & 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. | Fr. Tom C. | Shirl L. | Jim F. |
Rose F. |
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 – October 2025
General Collection $13,142.18
Social Concerns $1,061.87
Coffee & Donuts $272.20
Building Fund $6,100.00
Total collections & bldg fund $20,576.25
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.
