Dear Lord, Bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and mutual love that You found in Your own family in the little town of Nazareth. Saint Joseph, pray for the head of our family. Obtain for him the strength, the wisdom, and the prudence he needs to support and direct those under his care. Mother Mary, pray … Continued

Remember us, O God; from age to age be our Comforter. You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights, seasons and years. Bless your children at the turning of the year and fill the months ahead with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ. You are … Continued

This third week of Advent, let us remember that the good news of Jesus’ birth has the power to bring us great joy this Christmas season.  Our joy isn’t dependent on what is going on in our life, in our world, or the people that we are with. It doesn’t depend on the gifts we give or the gifts … Continued

Jesus challenges us in his teachings of love, charity and service to others. Father McCarthy makes sure we understand Christ’s teachings so we can experience joy in this world and the next.

For this year’s 6 Challenges that came out of this year’s Parish Convocation, we have established 3 Implementation Teams to address and solve the challenges. The I-Teams got started last week and we wanted to be sure that everyone knew that you are welcome to get involved in the process. The Teams and the challenges they are addressing … Continued

The number one challenge that every church faces today is how do we get our young families and youth involved in the life of the parish. St. Ann is no different. During our Engagement Process, this challenge was identified as our greatest challenge by a wide margin. The reality of this challenge is that the Parish used … Continued

St. Ann Parish welcomes everyone to the liturgies and events of the Advent and Christmas Seasons. Join us in the preparation for and celebration of the birth of the Savior. Advent Reconciliation Opportunities Confessions are heard at St. Ann weekly on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and second and fourth Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. While we … Continued

Meet Ethan Hoying, the seminarian with us right now… “I extend my gratitude and appreciation to St. Ann’s for the warm welcome and generous hospitality with which this vibrant community has greeted me in my first months. Prior to entering seminary, I grew up on a small family farm outside the town of Russia (pronounced … Continued

Fr. McCarthy will present “Understanding the Bible – Part 1” Understanding the Bible can be difficult, but God wants us to comprehend and apply His Word to our lives. He gave us the Bible so we can grow in our relationship with Him. Join Father McCarthy as he talks more in-depth about how to understand … Continued

27 years is a long time working at one place and we were both fortunate and grateful for that time Diana dedicated to Saint Ann’s. However, Diana Recker, the parish secretary, is retiring end of the year. You will see her at Mass so please join us in saying Congratulations!!! And , if possible join … Continued