Church Front Porch Project
Work began on the church front porch project last week! Thank you so much to all those who donated to this project this spring. We look forward to completion of the project so everyone is able to enter the church through the front doors
Swahili Mass – August 3
St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month. Join us on Sunday August 3rd for this joyful celebration of Mass. Below are some photos from last month’s Swahili Mass when we welcomed Father Patrick home.
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!
Thank you to all those who attended Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Ann on Wednesday, followed by the St. Ann summer party – and a special thanks to all those who volunteered and helped organize this fun community event. What a wonderful reminder of what a blessing our community is because of all of you! Here are a few photos of the event.
Lost & Found
A collection of lost items in the church is growing. If you are missing any water bottles, reading glasses, clothing, jewelry or a rosary please check out the lost and found table in the entry of the church this weekend.
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 Lopez if you would like to volunteer to help with this ministry on that day.
Creation Care Corner
“May our struggles and our concern for this planet never take away the joy of our hope” Laudato Si (244)
Although we’ve enjoyed a couple of days of respite from extreme heat this past week, it looks like extreme heat will continue for us this summer. We will continue with resources that have come to us from the Gonzaga Climate Institute.
The Spokane Community Resilience Collaborative
Started in early 2024, the Spokane Community Resilience Collaborative (SCRC) is a group of Spokane-area organizations committed to creating a thriving and resilient community. The group is comprised of representatives from diverse fields such as healthcare, education, government, and nonprofits who use their shared knowledge and expertise to support each other’s work and jointly pursue new work to support a Spokane regional community that is prepared for and adaptable to change. Facilitated by the Gonzaga Climate Institute, the SCRC primarily focuses on resilience to extreme heat and wildfire events and all their interconnected challenges.
Below is an infographic provided to us by the Gonzaga Climate Institute about the signs of heat exhaustion vs heat stroke:
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.
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Franciscan Corner
“Make me a channel of your peace… where there’s despair in life let me bring hope…” Our world is certainly in need of hope—and peace. Where are the pilgrims of hope these days? Where is Francis of Assisi to show us the way to peace? Who can you point to as a pilgrim of hope, a channel of peace? Look inside yourself, my friend. Look inside yourself. What can 1 person do, you ask? First: pray, not said lightly, not rambled off, but prayer that pleads with God for peace, persistent prayer, heart-felt prayer, longing prayer. As pilgrims of hope, let us think peace, let us breathe peace, let us be surrounded by peace, let us bring peace, let us make peace, let us be at peace, let us live peace, let us advocate for peace, may peace be in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. By doing so we will be channels of peace and we will bring hope to hearts and places where despair may be setting in.
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
July 26 – Feast of St. Ann
July 26 – CWA Fundraising Dinner (See announcement above for info about purchasing tickets online or at Mass.)
July 27 – Matthew 25 ministry meeting after Mass
July 27 – Parish Council meeting
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 20 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 6:30 PM on Zoom
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 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. |
Eileen & Al H. |
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. |
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.
