Prayer Request for Hector

We ask that you continue to pray for our parishioner Hector G. who has been an active member of our community for years. He was picked up and detained by ICE, in spite of having a work permit and an asylum case. He is currently being held at the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center. He has been able to make a few brief phone calls, and there are several people working to contact his lawyer and to arrange for some sisters and a pastor in Tacoma to visit him. His court date is set for October 28th. We pray that his lawyer is able to represent him in court, and that he will be released and returned home to us.

Bake Sale to Benefit Hector – October 26

The Orellana family is planning a bake sale after Mass this Sunday, October 26, to help with Hector’s expenses while he is in detention.  If you would like to help with this effort, you can purchase or donate baked goods on Sunday! 

Sunday Lunch – October 26

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

Parish Finance Report – Oct 25 & 26

The Finance Council will be sharing a report of Parish finances after each of the Masses this weekend, October 25th and 26th. Copies of the monthly collection and expenses reports are also posted on the giving page of the St. Ann website at: https://stannsspokane.org/giving/

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.

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 23 , we have raised $27,185.00, which is 68.56% 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.

Four Angels Pupusa Making Class – October 26

There will be a Four Angels event to benefit the poor and the vulnerable in the city of El Congo in El Salvador on Sunday October 26th at 4pm. Tickets cost $25 (for 2 adults), and include a pupusa making class, live entertainment, an informal dinner, and education.  Please text or call to buy a ticket  (509) 218-8921.  There are only 10 tickets sold, first come first served.

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

“We know that technology based on the use of highly polluting fossil fuels – especially coal, but also oil and, to a lesser degree, gas – needs to be progressively replaced without delay.”  Laudato Si’ (165)

Ember is an independent energy think tank that uses data-driven insights to shift the world towards a clean, electrified energy system. It was founded in 2008 as Sandbag to reform the EU carbon market. In 2020, it was rebranded as Ember. It gathers, curates and analyses data on the global energy system.  Last week Susanna Twidale, writing for the London news organization REUTERS, wrote that the Ember Climate Think Tank claimed that global renewable power overtakes coal for the first time!  Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal for the first time in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in China and India.  Curbing coal power generation, which emits around double the amount of carbon dioxide as gas generation, is regarded as vital by most scientists to meet global climate targets.  A senior electricity analyst at Ember stated, “We are seeing the first signs of a crucial turning point.”  Ember also reported that the shift to renewables was driven largely by China and India.

This is great news!  It gives us hope in the face of the challenges of global warming.  As we transition from a hot summer to what is predicted to be a fairly hard winter in the Northwest, let us be mindful to do all that we can do in our homes and lifestyles to be wise about reducing our energy usage.  A further action that we recommend is to write to your legislators.  The United States is falling far behind in their global commitment to help reduce greenhouse gasses.  We must realize that we, as citizens, have the power of the pen!

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

Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates

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

October 26 – Bake Sale to benefit Hector

October 27 – Parish Office Closed

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 – 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.