Reminder: Saturday Mass Time – 4:00 PM
A reminder that with the change to Daylight Saving Time, the St. Ann Saturday Mass time has changed to 4:00 PM. It will continue at 4:00 PM through the spring and summer.
Lenten Reconciliation Service – Sunday, March 22
The St. Ann Lenten Reconciliation service will be held at 11:00 AM this Sunday, March 22. Join us after the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday for this prayerful service as we prepare to head into Holy Week. There will be 3 priests available for individual Confession at the end of this service.
World Mission Collection – March 21-22
Pope Leo has invited every parish to participate in the World Mission Collection. Bishop Daly’s World Mission Collection letter was mailed to parishioners on Monday, March 16. The World Mission Collection begins the weekend of March 21-22, 2026. There are envelopes in the entry of the church if you did not receive one in the mail, or you can give online here: https://www.dioceseofspokane.org/wmc
See the flyer and message below for more information about the World Mission Collection.
Prayer & Soup – Friday at 6:00 PM
On Fridays during Lent, our community is invited to gather in prayer for the Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM, followed by a meatless soup dinner together in the hall. Father Patrick strongly encourages parishioners to come on these Fridays for this opportunity to pray the way of the cross and spend time together as a community as we journey through Lent.
We are in need of people to bring a pot of soup on Friday March 20 or 27. If you would like to volunteer you can contact Elizabeth in the parish office at 509 535-3031 or communityofstann@gmail.com to sign up. All are welcome!
Sacramental Preparation
The fourteen St. Ann youth who have been preparing for the sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation will be working on their banners after Mass on Sunday, March 22 from 10:00-12:00. Final rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday April 11 at 2:00 PM
Faith Based Finance Seminar – March 21st
Learn how to honor God with your finances alongside an attorney, accountant, and financial experts. Topics include how to send kids to college debt-free and how to avoid probate. Seminar will be held in the St. Ann Parish Hall at 2:00 PM on March 21st.
Papusa Making Class – March 28
The four angels foundation is offering a papusa making class on March 28 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event will benefit the poor and vulnerable in El Congo El Salvador. Tickets are $25 for two adults, and will include entertainment, an informal dinner and education. Contact Milagros at 509 218-8921 if you would like to purchase tickets.
All Saints Summer Camp – June 15-August 14
All Saints is offering a Summer Camp from June 15 – August 14, 2026 for All Saints students and parish families. Sign up for a week at a time or the whole summer. Cost is $300/week for full time or $200/week for part time. This program includes weekly themed camps, daily academic boosts, outdoor play, creative activities and weekly outings using the 14 passenger shuttle. Register here! See flyer below for more details.
Creation Care Corner
“The external deserts in the world are growing, because the internal deserts have become so vast.” Pope Benedict XVI, quoted by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’ (217)
Ecological Examination of Conscience by Franciscan writers Ilia Delio, Keith Douglas Warner, and Pamela Wood
- Is my whole life centered on God’s overflowing love in my life, revealed through Jesus and through all of creation?
- Do I accept with a grateful heart the gifts of God’s goodness and diversity in creation?
- Do I pray for the forgiveness of sins between humans and the created world, and for the healing and reconciliation of our broken relationship with creation?
- Have I used my God-given gifts to honor and protect the diverse, interdependent, fragile nature of all life and to preserve it for all future beings?
- Have I stolen from or damaged the habitat of other creatures by wasting or consuming more than I need?
- Do I seek to eliminate from the world whatever keeps all creatures from their full development intended by their Creator: pollution, greed, over-consumption, loss of habitat, disease, war, extinction of species, oppressive laws and structures?
- Have I encouraged others to take care for creation seriously?
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
March 20 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
March 21 – Faith Based Finance Seminar – 2:00 PM in Parish Hall
March 22 – Lenten Reconciliation Service – 11:00 AM
March 21 & 22 – World Mission Collection
March 22 – Sacramental Prep families can continue to work on banners in the house
March 27 – Prayer & Soup – 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
March 29 – Palm Sunday (Mass begins in the parish hall on Sunday)
March 29 – Finance Council meeting
Holy Week Schedule:
April 2, Holy Thursday – Mass at 7:00 PM
April 3, Good Friday – Service at 7:00 PM
April 4, Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM
April 5, Easter Sunday – Mass at 9:00 AM
** Incense will be used on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday
April 6 – Easter Monday – Parish office closed
April 12 – Bishop Daly at St. Ann to celebrate Sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation at 9:00 AM Mass
April 15 – Social Justice Ministry meeting at 6:30 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 will resume meeting on January 5th
Fridays during Lent – Prayer & Soup at 6:00 PM (Stations of the Cross in the church, followed by meatless soup dinner in the hall.)
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
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.
Restroom Usage During Mass
If you need to use a restroom during Mass, there is a key to the parish hall by the front entry doors to the church. Please lock the door to the hall behind you and return the key to the church. For Safety, all children should be accompanied by an adult!
Catholic Daughters Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show – St. Thomas More
Catholic Daughters Court #196 would like to invite you to their annual luncheon and fashion show on Sat, April 25, 2026 at St. Thomas More Parish. Doors open at 10am. There will be lovely silent auction baskets to bid on, raffle items, a delicious luncheon and fashion show. For tickets and more information call 509-466-3392; tickets are $40 each to purchase.
Gonzaga Prep All Class Reunion Weekend – August 7-8
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 2016, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966 and earlier—are warmly invited to:
Gonzaga Prep All-Class Reunion Weekend
August 7th-8th 2026
Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane
Learn more & register: Here
Reconnect with classmates and celebrate the legacy of Catholic education. All are welcome!
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
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 | 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 | Jane T-M |
Jan K. | Anne K. & family | Dale & Mary K | Mary Ellen S |
Mia S. A. | William B. | Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family |
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 |
Paul Z. | Janet S. | Kerry M. | Sonia M. |
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. | Ron P. | Hal T. | Roberta B. |
Betty B. | 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. | Lorenzo R. A |
Jeanne F. | Shirley F. | Hue Thi V. | Caroline |
Dianne H. | Beverly J. | Sunny B. | Gordon C. |
Daniel N. | Daniel B. | Eileen H. | Fr. Tom C. |
Shirl L. | Jim F. | Rose F. | Alice B. |
Sheren R. |
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 – February 2026
General Collection $23,171.75
Social Concerns $1,408.87
Matthew 25 $8,430.00
Coffee & Donuts $107.87
Building Fund $1,625.00
Total collections & bldg fund $34,743.49
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.
