Annual Catholic Appeal 2026
Thank you to all who have donated or pledged to the 2026 ACA Your gift supports the important work being done in the Diocese of Spokane. If you have not yet donated, please prayerfully consider your gift to help St. Ann work to reach our goal of $37,995.00. Thank you!
St. Ann ACA 2026 Goal & Progress
St. Ann Parish Goal: $37,995.00
Donations/Pledges as of 10/15: $28,010.00
Percentage of our Goal: 73.72 %
Matthew 25 Ministry Prayer Vigil – October 18
The Matthew 25 Ministry is holding a prayer vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrants and refugees on Sunday, October 18, at 4:00-5:00. Join us at the Thomas Foley US Courthouse as we stand together in prayer and song, in solidarity with our neighbors. See flyer below for more details.
Mission Sunday – October 18
The theme for this year’s Mission Sunday on October 18 is “One in Christ, United in Mission.” There will be envelopes available in the entry of the church if you would like to donate. Below there is a flyer and a link to Pope Leo’s message.
Here is a link to a video of Pope Leo’s message for World Mission Sunday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ELawj_HMyI
Sunday Lunch Program & Corner Laundry – Donations Needed
Donations are needed for Sunday Lunch and the Corner Laundry. The Sunday Lunch Program is getting low on coffee and sticks of butter. The Corner Laundry can always use donations of laundry detergent. And the Rompa House can use donations of toiletries, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies, or new or lightly used games and puzzles for the residents.
St. Ann will be serving Sunday Lunch this Sunday, October 18. If you’d like to help, contact Susan Lopez, or check in with the team after coffee and donuts.
Rosary for Peace – October 31
Parishioners are invited to pray the rosary for peace in our world on Saturday October 31st at 12 noon. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer to help with the rosary, contact the parish office. In the future, the rosary for peace will be held at 12 noon on the 1st Saturday of each month. All are welcome!
Daylight Saving Time Ends – November 1st
A reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1st – so remember to turn your clock back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. On the following Saturday – November 7 – our Mass time will change to 3:00 PM.
Remember to Vote! Election day is November 3
“Catholic teaching calls each of us to participate in public life, especially through voting, to serve the common good.” (Pope John Paul II).
If you are eligible to vote, make sure you are registered! Election day for the mid-term elections is November 3rd – but ballots are mailed out beginning 18 days before the election and you can vote and turn in your ballot as soon as you receive your ballot in the mail.
See flyer below (in English and in Spanish) for information on how to register to vote – and see the path of the ballot for secure voting in Washington state.
Here is a link to the “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” by the USCCB
https://www.usccb.org/resources/Forming %20Consciences%20for%20Faithful%20Citizenship,%202019.pdf
Thank you to the St. Ann Social Justice Ministry for sharing this information!
St. Ann Christmas Concert – December 20
Save the date for the St. Ann Christmas concert on Sunday, December 20. There will be a reception in the hall at 6:00 PM, with the concert to follow at 7:00 PM. More details are coming soon!
2026-27 Sunday Missal & Free 2027 Calendars
Copies of the 2026-27 Sunday Missal are available in the front pew of the church or the Parish office, for a suggested donation of $5 each.
Also available in the front pew and in the entry of the church are free 2027 calendars. Thank you to Holy Cross Cemetery for making these available to our community for free!
Creation Care Corner
“Environmental sustainability and the care of creation are essential commitments to ensure the survival of the human race. They have a direct impact on the organization of peaceful and cooperative human existence.”
– Pope Leo XIV
Manage Autumn Waste
- Leave the leaves: Instead of bagging up fallen autumn leaves to be sent to a landfill, rake them directly into your garden beds or under shrubs. Best yet, if you can, don’t rake or shred them, just leave them be! They act as a natural mulch. To compost them, bury them in your garden rather than tossing them in the trash, where they break down and produce methane.
Plan ahead for your pumpkins
- If you decorate with pumpkins or gourds this month, make a plan for how you can:
- Chop and compost them: Cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces and add it to your compost bin to enrich the soil.
- Bury for fertilizer: Bury small chunks directly into your garden soil to release slow nutrients for your plants
- Avoid landfills: Discarding pumpkins in regular trash creates methane gas as they rot in landfills.
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
October 18 – St. Ann serves Sunday Lunch (Contact Susan L. if you’d like to help)
October 18 – Matthew 25 Prayer Vigil 4:00-5:00 PM at US Courthouse plaza
October 25 – Baptisms at the 9:00 AM Mass
October 31 – Rosary for Peace – 12:00 noon in the church
October 31 – Happy Halloween!
November 1 – Daylight Savings Time ends – turn clocks back 1 hour
November 1 – All Saint’s Day & Swahili Mass
November 3 – Election Day
November 7 – Mass time changes to 3:00 PM
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 18 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 6:30 PM on Zoom
November 22 – Christ the King
November 29 – Advent begins
December 20 – St. Ann Christmas Concert
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 service
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group
Saturdays 2:15-3:00 PM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Monthly Events
1st Saturday of each month – Rosary for peace at 12 noon in the church
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 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.
Other Events in the Community:
Music of Mozart Concert Friday, October 16, 7:30 pm
Free Art Walk held at St. Mary Parish in Spokane Valley – Oct 24 & 25
There will be a free Art Walk displaying dozens of prints of Fine Art held at St. Mary Parish school Gym/Parish hall at 304 S. Adams Rd in Spokane Valley. “The Old Testament in Sacred Art” will be open on Saturday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00 PM and on Sunday, October 25 from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. The Art Walk includes dozens of prints of famous works of art, an I-Spy game and crafts for kids, an exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls, a video walk-through of a Synagogue service, delicious appetizers and mocktails, and a beautiful catalog of exhibited art which you may take home. For more information, contact Marie Bricher at 509-928-3210 ext.111 or mbricher@dioceseofspokane.org
Catholic Charities Annual ” Fall Leaf Raking Blitz” – November 7
Catholic Charities invites us to join them for their “Fall Leaf Raking Blitz” – to rake leaves for low-income seniors and disabled adults in Spokane and Spokane Valley on Saturday, November 7, from 8:15 am-1:00 pm. See flyer below for more details and to register as a volunteer.
St. Ann Website
Check out the St. Ann website for Mass times, office hours and contact information for staff members, a calendar of upcoming events. The virtual bulletin & online giving (with a link budget and collection reports) can also be found by using the buttons at the top corner of the home page. https://stannsspokane.org/
Monthly Collection Totals – August 2026
General Collection $12,936.70
Social Concerns $1,021.87
Sunday Lunch $20.00
Coffee & Donuts $215.63
Building Fund $175.00
Total collections $14,369.20
Link for the full collection reports can be found on the Giving page of the parish website. https://stannsspokane.org/giving/
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
Restroom Usage During Mass
The Parish Hall restroom key has been moved to the west side door of the church for easier access. Please remember to lock the hall door behind you. To ensure children’s safety, adults must accompany all children to the restroom in the parish hall during Mass. 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!
Prayer Lists
Please pray for these community members in need of our support or healing:
Nancy & Peder J. | Susan L. | Roberta B’s family | 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. | Transito’s family | Jane T-M | 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. | Francisco O. |
Tom J. | Judi P. | Megan D. | Maureen B. |
Val C. | Stephanie A. | Al H. | Nancy W. |
Robert C. | Hector G | Jim L. & family | Bill F. & family |
Paul Z. | Janet S. | Dianne F. | Helen P. |
Jan & Don K. | Charlotte D. | Jodie E. | Diane & Gerry H. |
Craig B. | Becil O. |
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. | Kerry M. | Derrick J. | Steve K. |
Wayne O. | Veronica N. | Gail B. | Marlee L-O |
Matthew B. | David B. N. |
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.
