Thank you, Matthew 25 Ministry!
A big thank you to all of the Matthew 25 Ministry members for their work in putting together the multi-faith peace prayer vigil last Sunday in front of the Federal Building. It was well attended, and filled with powerful prayers and songs. It was also a chance for community members from across Spokane to connect.
If you are interested in being a part of the Matthew 25 Ministry, the group meets after Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
Sacramental Prep
At St. Ann we do sacramental prep for 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation every other year. We are in the process of setting a time this spring for those sacraments. If you have a child who is ready to receive these sacraments please contact the parish office so we can submit our request to the bishop’s office by Oct 1.
Meatless Potluck – October 4
Join the Creation Care Team and St. Ann parishioners for a meatless potluck to celebrate the end of the Season of Creation and the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Bring a meatless dish to share along with the recipe so each of us can collect new meatless recipes, as we work to cut back on the amount of meat consumed to care for creation.
Thank you, St. Ann!
Thank you to all those who donated to the special collection for Gaza. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to send $836 to Catholic Relief Services to support their work in Gaza. If you would still like to make a donation, you can do so directly online here:
https://www.crs.org/where-we-work/middle-east-north-africa/jerusalem-west-bank-and-gaza
Thank you to the youth and adults from our African community who made samosas to sell as a fundraiser for the bell tower project. They were able to raise over $350 from the sale of the samosas after Mass on September 7th. Thanks to the support of the community of time and money for Josh’s scout community project, the work on the bell tower is complete, and work on plaster repair is due to begin in October.
Thank you also to everyone who signed the cards for Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis – we mailed off 4 cards with messages of support and prayers to that community.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. Your gift on behalf of St. Ann is deeply appreciated. This year our parish has a goal of raising $39,653.00 for the Appeal. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the Annual Catholic Appeal this year, and please mark your donation for St. Ann Spokane so that your donation goes towards our goal. If you did not receive a donation envelope in the mail, we have extra envelopes available in the church.
Voices of Faith: A Conversation with America Media – September 24
Join the editors of America magazine, the preeminent Catholic publication in the United States, for a panel discussion exploring faith, dialogue and journalism in modern society, held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall. This event is part of the inaugural events for the new Gonzaga president taking place during the week of September 22 – 26. See flyer below for more info.
Pupusa Making Class Fundraiser – September 28
Join Milagros and Natalie on September 28 for a class to learn to make papusas, followed by an informal dinner and live music. This is a fundraiser for the Four Angels Foundation. See below for more details.
When: Sunday, September 28 – 4pm-7pm
Where: 1020 W. Chelan Spokane Wa. 99205
Contact: 509-218-8921 (text or call to reserve ticket)
100% of proceeds benefit the four angels foundation
Tickets: $25 (2 people) includes informal dinner after class, live music, opportunity to win a raffle item and buy Salvadorean items available at the thrift store.
Rosary for Peace – October 11
Please join us to pray the rosary at 12 noon on October 11 at St. Ann. We will pray for peace in our nation, asking God to save America and our world through the Rosary of his most Holy Mother. Contact the St. Ann office at 509 535-3031 or Denise at 406 498-4811 for more information, or to volunteer to help with the rosary.
Saint Icons
Parishioner Jim Bates has created a number of Saint Icons for members of the St. Ann Swahili community, and they have extra icons they would like to share with the parish. If you would like one, they are in the front pew of the church. Thank you, Jim, for sharing these beautiful pieces of art with our community!
Salam Maria fundraiser
The book “Salam Maria” – which is “Hail Mary” in Swahili – is available for a $10 donation in the front pew of the church, or in the parish office. This fundraiser was started by Grace, a member of the Swahili community, and the money raised 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.
Creation Care Corner
The entire church throughout the world celebrates the Season of Creation. Many dioceses make great efforts through these five weeks. At Saint Ann, we will do just one event. That event will be the meatless potluck after the Saturday evening mass, on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, October 4th. The following explains more about why we focus on this, because it is something we each can do.
Meat production, particularly on the scale required to meet global demand, significantly contributes to environmental degradation, through greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water pollution, and land degradation. Its impact is a multifaceted challenge, requiring comprehensive solutions to mitigate its effects on our planet.
Meat production is a substantial contributor to greenhouse gases, primarily through these three ways:
- methane is produced by livestock, particularly ruminants like cattle during digestion. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a significantly higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
- Nitrous oxide is emitted from fertilizers used in feed production and from manure management. This gas has an even higher global warming potential than methane and remains in the atmosphere for a long time.
- Carbon dioxide emissions arise from deforestation, transportation of livestock and feed, and the energy intensive processes involved in processing and packaging meats. Beef has the highest carbon footprint.
For Our Common Home Lecture Series…Fall 2025
- September 19 – Sea Change Within Us
- October 1 – Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum
- October 3-5 – Climate Change Theatre Action
- October 3-5 – Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
- November 4 – Safeguarding Our Drinking Water in the Pacific Northwest in an Era of Megafires
- December 2 – There is no Justice without Environmental Justice
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Franciscan Corner
Francis, what shall we call you, how do we describe you? Shall we call you Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone? Francesco (“the Frenchman”)? Poverello (“the Poor One”? or shall we describe you as “a man of poverty,” “a man of peace,” a lover of the outcast, “a man who loves and protects creation, a “holy fool” who embraced simplicity and humility, the patron saint of animals and ecology, the founder of the Franciscan order, or a mystic and mirror of Christ? We have seen and described you through all these names. The name that best describes you, however, is “Saint Francis.” You became what you loved. In our own vocations, on the path we have chosen, may we be true followers of Jesus and become what we love.
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
September 1 – October 4 – Season of Creation
September 20 – Community Wine Tasting after 4:00 PM Mass
September 24 – Funeral for Fr. Tom Caswell at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral (Vigil at 5:00 PM on September 23)
September 27 & 28 – Music by Orellana Choir at Mass. (Welcome back!)
September 27 & 28 – Ministry Fair after Mass
October 4 – Feast of St. Francis
October 4 – Meatless Potluck after the 4:00 PM Mass
October 11 – Rosary for Peace at 12 noon in the church
October 15 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 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 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 | Derrick J. |
Mia S. A. | William B. | Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family |
Robert C. | 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. |
Nancy W. |
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 – 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.
