Dearly Beloved, I ask you to join me in thanking Father John for his faithful service to St. Ann last week during my bout with the flu. His assistance was a Godsend in every sense of the word. I also thank you for your patience and understanding during my sickness. Many thanks to everyone who gave me cards, gifts, and best … Continued

Our Bunco, Ladies Night Out fundraiser was a complete success! We raised over $5,300 for the St. Ann Seminarian Fund. THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped with set up, served food and sold chances during the event; to our waiters, Ed Baier, James Blust, Greg Hardig, Andrew Hess, Caleb Kelly, Scott Kihnke, Eric Kuhlmann, Jacob Lindle, Rick Merk, Doug Moore, … Continued

Many years ago, I was given a handcrafted wall plaque that reads, “thankful, grateful, blessed.” It has been hanging in my kitchen ever since, and has accompanied my husband and I through multiple moves, to multiple kitchens. I have seen other wall hangings and greeting cards with the same three words, in the same order: thankful, grateful, blessed. … Continued

GPS – The Increased Offertory Thank you for celebrating Commitment Sunday with us this weekend. Your commitment to our parish through the Increased Offertory Program of the GPS initiative will continue to bring life to our community. If completing your commitment card was not possible at Mass, an invitation to respond will be mailed later this week to your … Continued

Have a favorite recipe you are willing to share? We are working on a new St. Ann cookbook. We need recipes for all categories. Send in your favorite recipe for beef stew as well as turtle cheesecake. A team of parishioners will help compile and edit the cookbook. Recipes can be emailed to Cindy, or drop a copy off in the Hospitality … Continued

Treat yourself (and your spouse or special guest) to a lovely evening at St. Ann’s Monsignor Lunn Parish Center on January 19 at our annual Wine & Dine. Enjoy wines selected to complement our specially prepared four-course meal. This extraordinary event will provide you with the opportunity to relax, enjoy the company of your friends and to escape postholiday stress. Your first pour will be … Continued

Dearly Beloved, Thank you so much for your condolences for the passing of my father. I was truly humbled by the many cards and emails I received, especially those who offered Masses for his soul. Everyone has been very kind and it has been very much appreciated by me, my family, and certainly my father. While it is never easy … Continued

We will be hosting a St. Nicholas event in the Trinity Rooms on December 9. Please plan to join us for a continental breakfast. Bring the little ones to hear the story of the Bishop who later became a beloved Saint. There will be an opportunity for your child to take part in a craft. We are also collecting … Continued

December Advent and Christmas Schedule December 1-2 – First Sunday of Advent / Men’s CRHP Retreat December 2 – Make an Advent Wreath Dec. 8 – Immaculate Conception Holy Day Masses: December 7 – 4:00 p.m. Vigil December 8 – 8:30 a.m. December 9 – Festival of Lessons & Carols December 10 – Marian Consecration (see … Continued

The Music Ministry invites you to The Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 9, at 3:00 p.m. and will feature both choirs, strings, piano and organ. This is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the Promise of the Messiah, the Incarnation, … Continued