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

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

Do you remember this question from your Catechism:  Why did God make you?  Do you remember the answer?  “God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in heaven”. The Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) for men can help re-energize your … Continued

Do you enjoy working with kids? Does your high school student need service hours? All volunteers are welcome to take part. As you have heard from Father McCarthy, planning for the Mass + experience is well underway. In addition to offering many new programs to enhance our Catholic identity and deepen our faith, we are offering babysitting during … Continued

I am sure some may be confused by what Mass+ entails. So perhaps it is best to address this in a question and answer format. Q: Am I expected to be at church for 2 ½ hours every Sunday? A: No The point of Mass+ is to provide additional opportunities to strengthen one’s individual faith and … Continued

As we have mentioned previously, the Renew Tree’s roots are popping up some of the pavers on the plaza entering church, creating a safety issue (and an ugly orange cone). We are going to have to remove the tree and roots from that area in the very near future. We will be moving the dedication stone into either … Continued

It has been five years since Father McCarthy said yes to a Latino man’s request, “Can we have a place at St. Ann to pray and worship our Lord?” Many parishioners have ancestors who immigrated to the U.S. a long time ago. At that time, churches were built for each nationality – German, English, Irish, Italian, and the like.  Today, individual … Continued

Men Growing in Their Love for Christ As men, we often find it difficult to express our faith in Jesus Christ to others whether they be family, friends or a stranger we meet. We are practicing Catholics; we attend Mass on Sunday; we receive the sacraments; we maybe even go to Confession a couple of … Continued

ENGAGEMENT PROCESS – IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS By now you have seen or heard about the changes in the “Sunday Experience,” including the new Sunday Mass times starting on August 4, 2018. Much of this has come out of the “Engagement Process” we have been conducting since last October. Many great ideas have come forward as a result of … Continued

Totus Tuus Summer Camp WHO: Youth grades 1-6 and 7-12 WHEN: June 11-15 COST: $15 per child/$30 family max. FREE for 7-12 graders! TOTUS TUUS, Latin for “Totally Yours,” is a weeklong summer catechetical youth program that combines Catholic religious instruction and having FUN!!! A team of college-age students and seminarians are coming to the parish June 11-15. The … Continued