It’s time again for our new Parish Pictorial Directory. Make sure to sign up to have your family photo taken. Each family will receive a FREE 8×10 photo. Photography dates and times are: September 4-7th 3:30pm – 9pm September 8th 10am – 5pm September 11-14th 3:30pm – 9pm September 15th 10am – 5pm Photos will be taken in the Trinity Rooms. You … Continued

The Babysitting Ministry is comprised of Virtus* trained, volunteer adults and teens who provide safe and caring supervision for infants and young children up to age 5 during the 9:00 am and 11:30 am Mass, so parents can fully participate in the Mass without distraction, if they choose. Children are always welcome at Mass, but sometimes circumstances occur … Continued

. . . that you can sign up for a Kroger rewards card and Online Giving in the Hospitality Room? It’s as easy as stopping by either before or after Sunday Mass, and takes only a few minutes. With the Kroger Community Rewards program, you can designate St. Ann to receive points every time you shop! These … Continued

PARISH FEEDBACK AND DISCUSSION The parish-wide convocation was a huge success. We had over 700 parishioners provide input on how they feel we are doing as a parish. They shared what we do well, where we need to improve and, frankly, where we drop the ball. Taking all of the details from the convocation into consideration, we created 4 implementation teams to address … Continued

The Eucharist is a miracle, the very Presence of our Lord. We celebrate Jesus’s gift to us at every Mass when the host is consecrated and transformed from bread into His body. His body remains in the tabernacle for us until Exposition. We are challenged to understand and, through faith, accept the God Who created the universe, took on a human … Continued

Based on the feedback from the parish convocation last fall, we have instituted Mass+, which incorporates meeting the challenges our parish is presented. One of the top challenges presented is offering programs to engage young adults and families. Two of the main challenges facing young families are time restraint and child care. Our solution gives parents an opportunity … Continued

The Vocation Chalice, in your home, simply reminds you to each day ask God to inspire people towards their vocation. Your willingness to receive it at Mass, take it home and return it the following week inspires others to pray for vocations also. You will be asked at Mass to sign up for just one … Continued

We had a grill-out with the young people who attended Totus Tuus (our summer youth camp). You might recall we had over 70 young people from grade school through high school attend. We took advantage of the opportunity to ask what did you enjoy most and what would you like to see in the future. … Continued

        Supporting Your Family’s Future ….. and Your Family of Faith Learn more about the St. Ann Legacy Society and Planned Giving on our website at saintannparish.org. “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10 If you would like to talk to someone, call Tim or Doug at the … Continued