Prayer Request for Hector
Thanks to everyone who supported the bake sale to benefit Hector last Sunday, our youth were able to raise almost $700 for Hector Garcia, our parishioner who has been detained in the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center for the past few weeks. We ask for continued prayers for Hector. He had a court date on Tuesday but his lawyer wasn’t in court to represent him, so he was given a two week extension. However on Wednesday, he was told he will be transferred out of state in the middle of the night, but was not told where. Please pray for justice for Hector.
November Remembrances
In November we remember those who have gone before us into New Life. At each of the Masses and the Zoom prayer service through the month of November, we will read the names of our loved ones who have passed during the prayers of the faithful.There is also a binder filled with photos of our loved ones who have passed in the back of the church by the candles. If you have new names you would like us to read, you can add them to a sheet in the front pew of the church, or email the parish office at info@stannsspokane.org.
Daylight Saving Time Ends – November 2
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2nd. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night as we make the change to standard time. This also means that our Saturday Mass time will change to 3:00 PM beginning on November 8th.
Swahili Mass – November 2
St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month at our 9:00 PM Mass. If you’re unable to attend on Sunday, you can still enjoy music by the Swahili choir at our 4:00 PM Saturday Mass. If you would like to bring an item for the offertory procession on Sunday, the Matthew 25 Ministry is looking for donations of personal hygiene products for one of the families they are helping. Other items that are useful for church use are toilet paper, paper towels, or snacks and bottled water for visitors to the parish house.
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.
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.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. This year our parish goal is $39,653.00. As of October 30, we have raised $30,560.00, which is 77.07% of our goal.
Please prayerfully consider how you can support St. Ann to reach our ACA goal this year, and be sure to mark your donation for St. Ann Spokane so that your donation goes towards our goal.
Letter from Abdullah
We have received a message from Abdullah, the Palestinian student whose education to become a doctor St. Ann has been helping with for the past two years, thanks to generous donations.
To my wonderful and kind-hearted Community of Saint Ann
In our culture, calling someone “the crown of my head / Taj Rassi” is a way of showing the highest respect and love. It means you are sacred to me — symbols of kindness, generosity, and heartfelt care. You’re the Crown of my head.
Every time I try to write to you, words fall short. I can never fully express how grateful I am. you have made me feel seen , valued, and supported – and that feeling has lifted such a heavy burden off my heart.
I love you and thank you from the bottom of my heart — you are truly the Crown of my head. Your kindness and care over the past two years have made my university journey lighter, brighter, and full of meaning. I’ll always carry your warmth and encouragement with me, wherever life takes me next.
With love and endless gratitude
Faithfully,
Abdullah
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
Creation Care Corner
“…the deterioration of the environment and of the society affects the most vulnerable people on the planet: Both everyday experience and scientific research show that the gravest effects of all attacks on the environment are suffered by the poorest.” Laudato Si’ (48)
As we move into November and more darkness, there is often more time for some of us to contemplate, Our thoughts also turn toward Thanksgiving. We have experienced a beautiful autumn with days nice enough to get outside, to walk amidst the grandeur of the colors, to breathe in the fresh, crisp air, to harvest our produce, to play in the leaves, to prepare our flower-beds for winter. Let us give thanks. This year we have been relatively unscathed by the effects of climate change. Not so just off of our East Coast. The warmest waters ever in the Caribbean have contributed to the spawning of the largest hurricane, Melissa, ever experienced by the island of Jamaica. As this is being written, the extent of the devastation is yet unknown due to the loss of infrastructure to report. But it is known that its path of destruction will continue across Cuba and beyond to other islands, Haiti being one of them. The populations on these islands, many of them poor, have had little to do with the causes of global warming. Yet they suffer the most.
As our thoughts turn to thanks for the many blessings we have, may we remember our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean and throughout the world who suffer due to the effects of global warming.
Blessed are you, Lord God of all Creation,
The waves and wind still know your name.
We pray for protection, for lives to be spared.
God of miracles, calm the skies and still the waters.
Comfort those who are afraid, mourning and displaced.
Be their refuge and strength.
We lift up the rescue and relief teams in the region — protect and provide for them as they serve.
May our country, and other countries offer aid.
And Lord, may your church rise up with compassion — to bring hope and light.
Amen.
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
November 1 – All Saints Day
November 2 – Daylight Saving Time ends – turn clocks back one hour
November 2 – All Souls Day
November 2 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
November 8 – Saturday Mass time changes to 3:00 PM
November 27 – Thanksgiving – Mass at 10:00 AM
November 30 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
2nd & 4th Sunday – Matthew 25 Ministry meeting 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
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
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 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.
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. |
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. |
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 – September 2025
General Collection $15,039.72
Social Concerns $1,017.06
Sunday Lunch Program $100.00
Coffee & Donuts $153.84
Building Fund $10,457.00
Total collections & bldg fund $26,767.62
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.
