2nd Collection – July 12 & 13
It’s the 2nd weekend of the month, so it is time for our 2nd collection to help those in need in our parish and our neighborhood. Thank you for your past generosity – the folks who call in for help are so very thankful for the help at low points in their lives.
CWA Fundraiser – July 26
The CWA will be holding a fundraising dinner on July 26th to help raise funds for the CWA commissioning celebration. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. There will be more info coming soon about the fundraiser and the date for the CWA commissioning. Tickets can be purchased with cash at Mass, or online here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/cwa-fundraising-dinner
St. Ann Summer Party – July 23
The date for the summer party has been set! We hope you will join us on Wednesday, July 23rd. Mass will begin at 5:00 PM to celebrate the Feast of St. Ann, followed our community party at 6:00 PM. BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs and beverages will be provided, and you are invited to bring a side dish to share. There will be fun and games for all ages. Volunteers are needed to help with serving and monitoring activities. Contact Mark W. (509) 939-8123 if you are able to help with this fun event.
Community Wine Tasting – July 19
Join us on Saturday July 19th for our community wine tasting after Mass. Bring a snack to share – or just yourself!
Announcements
After much discussion, the staff has agreed on a policy about announcements at Mass and for the bulletin. We ask that the announcements be sent to the office in advance so that we review them before posting or reading at Mass. Please send any announcements to Elizabeth by Wednesday afternoon, so that she has it before Thursday when she publishes the bulletin and puts together the weekend announcements. If a parishioner would like to make an announcement on behalf of their group, we also ask that it is shared with the staff ahead of time, preferably in writing. We believe this will help bring order and better communication to the whole parish. Thank you for respecting this policy and the staff.
Creation Care Corner
“Praise be to you, my Lord, through Brother Wind, and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather through whom you give sustenance to your creatures”. St. Francis of Assisi
350 Spokane, Gonzaga Center for Climate Society and the Environment, and Spokane Regional Health District team together to provide helpful information regarding the increase of climate events which can be harmful to all of us. We’ll strive, in this column, to disseminate some of that information.
Protect yourself from Wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke can cause coughing, scratchy throat, headaches, tiredness, and more! The number of wildfires in the U.S. continues to increase annually. With this increase it is important to recognize the variety of health effects. Wildfire smoke can cause harm, especially to older adults (65 plus), infants and children under 18, people who are pregnant, people who smoke, and people with pre-existing health conditions.
In the summer of 2022, 77.14% of heat-related illness symptoms reported to Spokane’s 911 line were heat exhaustion.
See the informational flyer below on how to a DIY project on how to make your box fan into one that filters out smoke in your home.
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Please note: The Creation Care Team will no longer be hosting the Prayer for Creation in the Chapel on the third Sunday of each month.
Franciscan Corner
“Make me a channel of your peace… where there’s despair in life let me bring hope…” Francis of Assisi had a deep reverence and respect for priests, although he never became a priest himself. He was an ordained deacon. He reportedly said “If I saw an angel and a priest, I would bend my knee first to the priest and then to the angel.” Priests are channels of peace. Their ministry is to bring hope to the people of God, consider their ministry: they bring us the sacraments, they are often our counselors, they often bring comfort in times of crises, they are good shepherds, they remind us that God is ever present and will not abandon us. On June 26, Pope Leo attended an event marking the jubilee of seminarians and priests, entitled “Joyful Priests—I have Called your Friends”. Let us pray for, support and thank our priests for being channels of peace not only for us but for the world.
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
July 12 & 13 – 2nd collection to help those in need in the parish and neighborhood
July 19 -Community Wine Tasting after 4:-00 PM Mass
July 26 – Feast of St. Ann
July 26 – CWA Fundraising Dinner – 5:00 PM
August 3 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
August 3 – St. Ann serves Sunday Lunch
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
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 & Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM
Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday – Swahili Choir practice at 11:00 AM
The Creation Care Team will no longer be hosting 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.
Rummage Sale at St. John Vianney- July 17-19
St. John Vianney is having a Rummage Sale on Thursday, July 17- Saturday July 19, at 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This year they will have plants, baked goods and beverages for sale along with the regular clothes, furniture, toys, dishes, books, electronics … and MUCH MORE! Address: 503 N Walnut Rd. Spokane Valley
St. Margaret’s 25th Anniversary Open House – July 21
See the flyer before for information about an open house at St. Margaret’s to celebrate the 25th Anniversary on July 21st, 1:00-4:00 PM.
Gonzaga Prep All-Class Reunion Weekend – August 1-2
Gonzaga Prep, Marycliff, & Holy Names Alumni: You’re Invited!
All alumni from Gonzaga Preparatory School, Marycliff High School, and Holy Names Academy—especially those from the classes of 2015, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965 and earlier—are warmly invited to:
Gonzaga Prep All-Class Reunion Weekend
August 1–2, 2025
Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane
Learn more & register: gprep.com/reunions2025
Reconnect with classmates and celebrate the legacy of Catholic education. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact Sebastian Kelley at skelley@gprep.com
or call the school office at (509) 483-8511.
Prayer Requests
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. |
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. |
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 – May 2025
Building Fund $70,400.00
General Collection $12,582.18
Social Concerns $1,032.87
Coffee & Donuts $156.00
Total collections & bldg fund $84,171.05
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
