Social Justice Ministry Education Series
The Social Justice Ministry is also putting together an education series called “A Change is Gonna Come.” This series will begin on Sunday, January 26 with a screening of a short film called Mother Kuskokwim, followed by discussion, over in the parish house after Mass. This film is a short documentary on how climate change affects a Native Alaskan community located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta. The education series will continue in February with a two part talk on Sunday February 2nd and 16th.
Social Justice Ministry Meeting – January 15
The Social Justice Ministry will meet on Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Contact the parish office at communityofstann@gmail.com for the Zoom link if you would like to attend, or would like more information about what the Social Justice Ministry is working on at St. Ann.
2nd Collection – January 11 & 12
On the 2nd weekend of the month, St. Ann has a 2nd Collection to help those in need in our parish and our neighborhood. Thank you for your generosity. The office receives a number of calls each week from neighbors asking for help with utility bills, and we were also able to offer extra Christmas help to some families in our parish and to three families in Kenya this year.
Community Wine Tasting – January 18
Join us in the parish hall after Mass on Saturday, January 18th for our monthly community wine tasting. Bring a snack to share if you’d like – or just bring yourself!
Prayer for Creation – January 19
Join the Creation Care Team for a prayer for Creation before Mass on Sunday, January 19th at 8:15 AM in the Chapel. This is a wonderful way to prepare yourself for Mass.
Bishop Daly at St. Ann
Save the date – Bishop Daly will be celebrating Mass at St. Ann on Sunday February 23, at our 9:00 AM Mass.
Craig’s Discussion Group
Craig’s Discussion group took a short break for the holidays but began meeting again on January 6th. The group meets on Zoom at 2:30 PM, and are discussing a couple of articles before moving on to a new book: “Holy Rascals” by Rami Shapiro. If you are interested in joining this group, now is a good time. Contact the parish office for more information.
Youth Ministry Progam – Registration Reminder
If you have children participating in our youth liturgy program our Safe Environment Coordinator requests that you please take a few moments to complete an online registration for your children here: http://bit.ly/3Z7RNOU Or you can request a paper copy of the registration form, or use the QR code on the flyers on the church doors. Thank you!
Creation Care Corner
“…the reality is that a low, richer percentage of the planet contaminates more than the poorest 50% of the total world population…” Laudate Deum (9)
Our parish has had a good response in utilizing the used batteries box! Let’s go even further with bigger items and utilize E-Cycle WA.
What can I recycle for free through E-Cycle WA? (See list of recyclers below)
Televisions
Computers
Laptops
Monitors
Tablets
E-readers
Portable DVD players
Is your item badly damaged? Some locations may reject items (like old TVs with broken cathode ray tubes) that are a health and safety hazard. Call ahead to ask.
Computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in the E-Cycle WA program. Call 1-800-RECYCLE for items not covered in the program.
Peripherals and the other electronics noted below can be dropped off at these participating retailers and recycled at no charge.
Keyboards — Best Buy and Staples stores
Printers — Best Buy and Staples stores
Toner cartridges — Best Buy and Staples stores
Cell phones — Best Buy and Staples stores
Recycle Techs
6810 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Goodwill Downtown Spokane Plant (and most other Goodwill stores)
130 E Third Avenue
Spokane, WA, 99202
Will accept desktops, laptops, monitors and televisions for the recycle program.
DeVries Business Services
601 E. Pacific
Spokane, WA, 99202
Value Village Spokane W Wellesley
1704 W. Wellesley Avenue
Spokane, WA, 99205
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!
Franciscan Corner
“Make me an instrument of your peace…Where there is despair, let me bring hope”. “I was hungry and you gave me to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me to drink”. Be a Pilgrim of Hope to give nourishment to those who are food insecure. For example, Volunteer to serve food at a “Women’s and Children Free Restaurant” or other “soup kitchen”, plan and implement a food drive for a food pantry during Lent, partner with Catholic Relief Services that provides food and other necessities to those suffering from the effects of war or other hardship. “As long as you did it to one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it to Me”.
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us!
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
January 11 & 12 – 2nd Collection to help those in need in our parish and neighborhood
January 15 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 6:30 PM on Zoom
January 18 – Saturday Wine Tasting after the 3:00 PM Mass
January 19 – Prayer for Creation – before Mass at 8:15 AM
January 26 – Social Justice Ministry film screening after Mass in the house.
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Sundays at 6:00 PM – St. Ann Zoom prayer services.
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group
Thursdays at 4:15 PM – Taize Prayer Service (Contact Shonna at Bartletts@gonzaga.edu for more info)
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 & Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM
Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday – Swahili Choir practice at 11:00 AM
3rd Sunday of each month – Prayer for Creation in the Chapel at 8:15 AM
Sunday Evening Zoom Prayer Service – 6:00 PM
The Sunday evening Zoom prayer service that began during Covid 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 now begins at a new time at 6:00 PM; the Zoom opens at 5:45 and prayer begins at 6:00 PM.
Prayer Requests
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, Office Hours & Staff Contact Info can be found on the home page of our parish website! https://stanncommunityblog.wordpress.com/
Sacrament of the Sick
If parishioners need to schedule the Sacrament of the sick for an ill or dying family member, please call the parish office at 509-535-3031.
Online Giving with Tithe.ly
You can donate using the direct link here – St. Ann tithe.ly page: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2044739
Or if you would rather mail in a donation, our address is at the top of the bulletin.
2025 Calendars for St. Ann
Thanks to the generosity of Holy Cross Cemetery, St. Ann was able to order free 2025 calendars to share with our parishioners. If you would like one for your family, you can pick one up in the entry of the church or from the parish office!
Annual Catholic Appeal 2024 – Update
Donations as of 12/31/24 $30,720.00
Parish Goal: $32,485.00
Percentage of goal: 94.57%
We have nearly reached our ACA goal – only $1765.00 to go! Thank you to those who have already donated on behalf of St. Ann Parish. If you have not yet donated to the ACA, we ask that you prayerfully consider doing so. And please mark your donation St. Ann-Spokane so that it goes towards our parish goal.
Monthly Collection Totals – December 2024
General Collection $23,408.37
Building Fund $28,009.30
Social Concerns $713.87
Social Concerns – Reserved $2,000.00
Coffee & Donuts $147.19
Total collections $54,278.73
Link for the full collection reports is on the giving page of the website.
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.
