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

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

Corpus Christi with Eucharistic Procession, June 3rd In commemoration of the Last Supper the day before Jesus’ crucifixion – also referred to as the “Body and Blood of Christ”. Mass times are Saturday 4:00 vigil, Sunday 8:00 am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am. After the 11:30, there will be a Eucharistic Procession in which all … 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

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

Father McCarthy had a very good, well attended “History of the Church” program in which he discussed The Birth, Growth, and Development of the Church. He wanted everyone to go beyond the stories of Jesus and the Apostles and see what happened after them. The following link is to his March 22nd class in which … Continued

Photo Credit: Flickr/David Howard (Article copied from Catholic365.com; http: www.catholic365.com/article/7620/are-you-on-course.html) Everyone is at a different place on their journeys. I keep hearing people make this proclamation. I’m not sure though that I agree with their point, or the point that they are trying to defend, or the people no less they are trying to defend. When someone … Continued

Men – a call to join Christ Renews His Parish ! Do you ever feel alone in your spiritual journey? Are you even experiencing a spiritual journey to Christ? Christ Renews His Parish is a fellowship of parishioners (separate groups for men and women) that can help enhance your spiritual life. Men and women establish … Continued