Annual Catholic Appeal 2026 – “A Heart that Never Fails”
St. Ann’s goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal for this year is $37,995.00. Please prayerfully consider your gift to help St. Ann to reach our goal. Thank you to those who have already pledged or donated to this year’s ACA. Your gift supports the important work being done in the Diocese of Spokane, as well as helping St. Ann to reach this year’s goal. Thank you for your support.
Season of Creation Events
As we continue to celebrate the Season of Creation, there are some exciting events happening this weekend. We hope you’ll join us for the Meatless Potluck on after Mass on Saturday, September 26, and the Celebration of Creation after Mass on Sunday, September 27. See the Creation Care Corner for more information!
Bake Sale for Matthew 25 – September 27
Some St. Ann youth are organizing a bake sale after Mass on Sunday, September 27th. This bake sale will benefit the Matthew 25 Ministry – especially to help with legal fees for Becil, a St. Ann parishioner being held in detention. We hope you’ll support this fundraising effort by purchasing or donating baked goods. Thank you to our youth for organizing this bake sale!
Parish Spaghetti Dinner on October 3rd
Join us for the St. Ann Community Spaghetti Dinner at 5:00 PM, after the 4:00 PM Mass on October 3rd to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the 800th anniversary of his passing. We will begin with Mass, then share a meal and stories about the history of the Franciscan influence on our parish, and play Bingo. If you’d like to volunteer to help with setting up or cleaning up, or if you would like to bring a pot of your family spaghetti sauce call Susan L. (509) 995-2542 or Mark W. (509) 939-8123
Rosary for Peace – October 10
Please join us in praying the rosary for peace in America and our world on Saturday, October 10 at 12:00 Noon in the church. We will be praying the joyful mysteries along with song. For those who are unable to attend, we ask that you pray the rosary at noon on Saturday October 10 in your home. For more information, see the flyer below.
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 Courthouse as we stand together in prayer and song, in solidarity with our neighbors. See flyer below for more details.
Creation Care Corner
SEASON OF CREATION
We only have two weekends left, with a lot going on. Our Harvest Table is a great success with all of the produce that comes being taken by others each Mass. Saturday for the meatless potluck, one of the Creation Care Team members will be in the parish hall before the 4 p.m. Mass to care for your food. Be sure to come back Sunday for the Celebration of Creation following Sunday Mass. Hope to see you all there!
Harvest Table. (Season of Creation) Weekend Masses. Sept. 1 – Oct. 4.
Share your garden abundance (veggies, herbs and fruits) with parishioners!
4:00 Mass. Place food items on the table in the vestibule of the church.
9:00 Mass. Place food items on the table in the NE corner of the Parish Hall.
Saturday, September 26
Join the Creation Care Team and fellow St. Ann parishioners for a Meatless Potluck, September 26 after the 4:00 p.m. Mass.
Please bring a meatless dish to share, along with several copies of the recipe. Together, we’ll build a collection of delicious meatless recipes and explore new ways to reduce our meat consumption as part of our commitment to caring for creation.
We look forward to sharing food, fellowship, and inspiration with you!
Sunday, September 27
Please join us after the 9:00 a.m. Mass for a Celebration of Creation through music and dance. LaRae Wiley (founder of the Salish School) and her husband will be with us from the local indigenous community. Also Rose Maitinnara and her family will share with us their cultural dancing as Pacific Islanders.
Sunday, October 4
We will celebrate the last day of the Season of Creation with a Blessing of Animals at the end of Mass. What better way could we have to celebrate the 800th Feast of St. Francis of Assisi?
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!
More details about Season of Creation events on flyers below:
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Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
September 1 – October 4 – Season of Creation
September 26 – Meatless Potluck after 4:00 PM Mass
September 27 – Celebration of Creation with prayer, music & movement, following 9:00 AM Mass (See Creation Care Corner for more information.)
October 3 – Save the date for a Parish Spaghetti Dinner.
October 4 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
October 4 – Blessing of Animals (photo or drawing of pets, or soft toy) at 9:00 AM Mass
October 10 – Pray the Rosary for Peace – 12 noon in the church
October 11 – St. Ann Youth serves Sunday Lunch
October 18 – Matthew 25 Prayer Vigil 4:00-5:00 PM
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 services.
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 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:
Adoration and Rosary at Our Lady of Fatima – September 27
Our Lady of Fatima extends an invitation for an Adoration and Rosary, with choral meditations to close a 9 Day Novena to honor the Feast of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. The Adoration and Rosary is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of Fatima (3327 S Perry – Spokane WA 99203)
Catholic Charities Annual ” Fall Leaf Raking Blitz”
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. |
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.
