Saint Ann Schedule for Advent and Christmas Worship Confession Times: Thursday, December 20th 5:30-6:30 pm Christmas Mass Schedule: Monday 12/24/18: Christmas Eve Mass 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM Tuesday 12/25/18: Christmas Day Mass 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM

BY LORRIE MCNICKLE (http://www.catholic365.com/article/9650/the-creed-to-recite-or-not.html) Photo Credit: – /Waiting For The Word – Gethsemane 26 Many years ago, under a full moon and a weight of distress that was spirit crushing, Jesus prayed.  He was hours from succumbing willfully to a torture and death that would be difficult and excruciatingly painful, but what seems to cause Jesus … Continued

Counseling young parents, one respected elderly priest frequently offers the following advice: “As if you could, forget spending so much time trying to prepare the environment for your child. Instead, invest yourself preparing your child for the culture.” Making real culture change is a big job – too grand for us. We’re naïve to believe everyone can … Continued

Father McCarthy has returned from sabbatical. Join us in the Trinity Rooms as he presents a talk on Miracles, primarily Eucharistic Miracles. Babysitting is available during the 9:00 A.M. Mass, during Mass+… and the 11:30 A.M. Mass. Our teen group will meet in a new space during Mass+… Babysitting is provided in Room 4 of … Continued

We understand that when the temperatures head south, so do many of our parishioners. Consider signing up for ONLINE GIVING through our website to establish a steady giving plan that will be uninterrupted when you head out of town for warmer climates. ONLINE GIVING is an easy process which ensures that St Ann continues to meet its financial … 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

Men’s Annual Retreat – December 1 & 2 Held on the St. Ann campus Hear other men of the parish give witness to their spiritual journey and be renewed in your own. Register by calling the parish office (521-8440) or Ron DeNamur (746-0213). Registration forms can be found in the Gathering Space and the Hospitality Room. Join us!

From Catholic365.com (http://www.catholic365.com/article/9378/be-fruitful-and-multiply-or-abort-and-euthanize.html?fbclid=IwAR36MwvKzlXdXbH7cwyl983j6x5matMYKgdc7pxfvBVNoBdCRkWUZ820fm4) BY LORRIE MCNICKLE 9/28/2018 9:00:11 AM Photo Credit: Fiickr/Ashley Van Haeften; creator: Albrecht Dürer,1504 Be fruitful and multiply!  It was the first command that was given to us by God.  Be fruitful and multiply.  It really is a beautiful commandment.  To be fruitful and multiply.  It impedes us to subdue the Earth with … Continued

The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against the Church. That was Jesus’ promise to us. He promised to always be with us, and that the gates of Hell would not prevail. I think that this was not just a promise from Jesus but a warning as well. The Gates of Hell will not prevail. … Continued

Sundays during Mass+… September 9, 23, October 7 10:10-11:10 a.m. Trinity Room 1 What is it that is so special about the Eucharist? Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine,  it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of … Continued