June 28, 2026 – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Catholic Women Association Commissioning – June 28

The Saint Ann community is invited to join the Catholic Women Association (CWA) as they celebrate their Commissioning Ceremony on Sunday, June 28 at the 9:00 AM Mass.  See flyer below for more details.

Choir Changes on June 28 & July 5

Due to the special celebration for the CWA commissioning ceremony, our Swahili choir will sing on Sunday, June 28 instead of having the Swahili Mass on July 5 – however the Mass will be in English. The Orellana family choir will sing at Mass for the 1st and last Sundays of July. (July 5 and July 26.)  Thank you to our choir members for their flexibility! 

Thank you, Avista!

We thank and welcome Avista to St. Ann this week to highlight all the wonderful changes we were able to make to  our Parish Hall. Avista is creating a video about the Named Communities Investment Fund award that benefited St. Ann with all the work to our Parish hall – replacing the windows and HVAC system, as well as the washers and dryers for the Corner Laundry project. The film crew will be at Mass and in the hall this coming Sunday to show our community in action. 

St. Ann Youth News

Our Youth Liturgy program during the Sunday Mass is taking a break   for the summer, however the St. Ann Youth will be serving Sunday Lunch on July 12.  If your middle school or high school child is interested in serving, please sign up after Mass. For more details, contact Robbie or Hannah or the parish office.

Freedom at the Arboretum – July 4

The Westbrook family invites the St. Ann community to join them on Saturday, July 4th for Freedom at the Arboretum.  A free concert featuring St. Ann parishioner Ryan C.  begins at noon and the program begins at 1:15. Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy visiting with neighbors in the shade by the Woodland building.  Finch Arboretum is at 3404 W Woodland Blvd.  Contact Mark W. for more details at Mark@Wbrook.org.

Craig’s Discussion Group – Summer break

Craig’s Discussion group is taking a break for the summer and will resume on Monday, August 24 at 2:30 PM on Zoom.  The group will continue discussing the 2nd half of Richard Rohr’s book “The Universal Christ” after the summer break.  

Creation Care Corner

“Nature cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves or as a mere setting in which we live.  We are part of nature, included in it and thus in constant interaction with it.”  Laudato Si’ – 139

Every summer it gets hotter and energy bills climb.  Air conditioners run longer.  The grid gets stressed. And for many households that cost is a burden – one that falls hardest on those least responsible for the climate crisis we’re all navigating.

Going solar is one of the most impactful individual steps a household can take – not just for the climate, but for long-term financial resilience.  When families save on energy, those savings stay in communities, not utility coffers.

What solar means for your household:

• Lower energy bills – generate your own power and significantly reduce what you owe the utility – starting year one.
• Increased home value – studies show solar adds meaningful resale value—averaging $15,000+ for a typical system.
• *Energy independence – protect yourself from volatile utility rate increases with stable, predictable clean energy.
• *Real climate impact – A typical home eliminates 3-4 tons of Co2 annually – comparable to planting 100+ trees each year.

Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

June 28 – Catholic Women Association Commissioning ceremony at 9:00 AM Mass (with Swahili Choir).

June 28 – Film crew to document Avista Grant upgrades in the parish hall after Mass.

June 28 – St. Ann’s turn to serve Sunday Lunch

June 30 – Creation Care Team meeting at 1:00 PM at St. Ann

July 4 – Freedom at the Arboretum – music begins at noon, program at 1:15 PM

July 5 – Orellana Family Choir at 9:00  AM Mass

July 11 – Singing Resistance Spokane rehearsal in the St. Ann Parish hall – 12 noon -1:30 PM

July 12 – St. Ann youth serve Sunday Lunch

July 19 – Parish Council Meeting

August 24 – Craig’s Discussion Group resumes on Monday at 2:30 PM on Zoom

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.

Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group is taking a break until August 24

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 (Except July 5)

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 at the Sunday Mass

Sunday Zoom Prayer Service –  7:00 PM

The Sunday evening Zoom prayer service continues to be a prayerful gathering for some of our parishioners. The 7:00 PM service on Sundays is a chance to pray and share together. Contact the parish office at communityofstann@gmail.com  if you are interested in attending this prayer service.

Free Showing of The Shack – Saturday, July 25

FREE showing of the movie THE SHACK With Special Guest, author, Paul Young

Gonzaga U., Hemmingson Auditorium – Saturday, July 25, 1pm

RSVP required

More info:  https://theshackgu.weebly.com/

Or call Mike or Jean W.: 509-939-2185

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish-Spokane 

“The Shack” is a profound way of revealing the unconditional love of God. Mackenzie “Mack” (Sam Worthington) has an encounter with the Holy Trinity at a shack following the death of his beloved daughter. The movie is heart wrenching at times, but it reveals the compassion and mercy of God even during great grief and sorrow. The themes are: forgiveness, compassion, and closure. 

St. Ann Safety Reminder 

To ensure children’s safety, adults must accompany all children to the restroom in the parish hall during Mass. The restroom key has been moved to the west side door of the church for easier access. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe! 

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!

 Mass Times, Staff Contact Info & Office Hours

Information about Mass Times can be found on our parish website here: https://stannsspokane.org/mass-times/   

Office Hours & Staff Contact Info can be found on the Contact page of the website: https://stannsspokane.org/contact-us/ 

Online Giving with Tithe.ly 

You can donate online using this direct link to the St. Ann tithe.ly page.

Or by visiting the giving page of our parish website: https://stannsspokane.org/giving/  

If you would rather mail in a donation, our mailing address is 2120 E 1st Ave   Spokane WA  99202

Monthly Collection Totals – May 2026

General Collection $15,583.21

Social Concerns $673.87

Matthew 25 $500.00

Sunday Lunch $30.00

Coffee & Donuts $171.88

Building Fund $50.00

Total collections $17,008.96

Link for the full collection reports can be found on the Giving page of the parish website.  https://stannsspokane.org/giving/

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: 

Please remember our recently departed and pray for their grieving families and friends:

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.