October 19, 2025 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayer Request for Hector

We ask that you pray for our parishioner Hector G, who was mentioned in the prayers of the faithful last weekend.  We learned that he was picked up and detained by ICE while working in Montana last week, in spite of having a work permit and an asylum case. He was able to make a brief call on Saturday to say that he had been moved to Tacoma. We pray that his lawyers are able to get him released. Hector has been an active member of our community for years; please remember the young man who has sat among us at Mass and celebrations at St. Ann in your prayers.

Plaster Repair

Thank you to all those who donated to our young parishioner Josh’s Eagle Scout project to repair the bell tower and complete repairs to the cracked plaster inside the church.  The plaster repair was a big, daunting job, but the contractor has been in the church working over the past two weeks, and their work is making an amazing difference. Dignified Paint is working on matching paint colors and will begin painting soon – so an end is in sight! 

There are more work in progress photos posted on our Facebook page, as well. https://www.facebook.com/saintanncommunity

Sunday Lunch – October 26

It is the St. Ann group’s turn to serve Sunday Lunch on Sunday, October 26. If you would like to help with this ministry on that Sunday, please contact Susan L. 509 995-2542

Rosary for Peace

Thank you to those who attended our Rosary for Peace last Saturday afternoon, especially to Denise and all the volunteers who helped organize and lead the Rosary, giving us the opportunity to gather together in prayer.

Annual Catholic Appeal

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. This year our parish has a goal of raising $39,653.00. As of October 14, we have raised $11,585.00, which is 29.22% 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.

ACA Collections 

Parish Goal:  $39,653.00

Donations as of 10/14/25: 11,585.00

Percentage of goal: 29.22%

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

“God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world that he created, for the benefit of all and for future generations, and if we have taken care of our brothers and sisters. What will be our answer?”  Pope Leo at the 10th anniversary celebration for Laudato Si’.

October 22 – Cooked: Survival by Zip Code 

Director: Judith Helfand

Date: Wednesday, October 22

Time: 6pm PT

Location: Hemmingson Auditorium, Gonzaga University and remotely on demand.

Free and open to the public

The Climate Institute is pleased to screen the documentary Cooked: Survival By Zip Code. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand uses her signature serious-yet-quirky connect-the-dots style to take audiences from the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave — in which 739 mostly black, elderly, and poor Chicagoans died during the course of one week– deep into one of our nation’s biggest growth industries: disaster preparedness. Along the way, Helfand forges inextricable links between extreme weather, extreme disparity, and extreme racism, daring to ask: what if a zip code was just a routing number and not a life-or-death sentence?

Registrants who indicate they plan to attend virtually will receive a link to view the documentary for a three-day window beginning October 22.

Register at:  Events | Gonzaga University:  https://www.gonzaga.edu/climate-institute/events

Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

October 18 – Community wine tasting after Mass

October 18 & 19 – Ministry Fair

October 25 & 26 – Bi-lingual Mass with music by Orellana Choir 

October 25 & 26 – Parish finance report after Saturday and Sunday Masses

October 26 – St. Ann’s turn to serve Sunday Lunch

November 1 – All Saints Day

November 2 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM

November 27 – Thanksgiving – Mass at 10:00 AM

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.

St. Mary Parish Art Walk – October 25 & 26

St. Mary Parish is hosting an Art Walk on October 25 & 26 in the School Gym and Parish Hall at 304 S. Adams Rd. The theme for this Art Walk is “Saints in Sacred Art” and the display includes dozens of prints of fine art that show how different saints have been portrayed throughout history.  The Art Walk will be open from 6-8 pm on Saturday and 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday and includes activities for children. This event is part one in a four part Art Walk series.  See the flyer below for more information, and the dates for the future art walks in the series.

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:

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 – August 2025

General Collection $11,988.30

Social Concerns $953.81

Coffee & Donuts $103.67

Building Fund $5,872.00

Total collections & bldg fund $18,917.78 

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.