Time – we all have it. How we choose to use our time is a completely different matter. Family, work, school, sports, leisure, faith and on and on. The demands on our time is never-ending. Life gets in the way and messes up our “schedule.” We cannot control many of those life events, but how … Continued

The Pavilion is under construction… Tim  Clifford, our Stewardship and Development Director, started a program last year to get your feedback on those challenges and one of the results was our Pavilion Project! We are looking to the future and this project is a result of our first convocation to give our youth and young … Continued

Please join us on Saturday, October 31, as we clean up the St. Ann Prayer Walk and Grotto. This space is a favorite among area Catholics, and we want to keep it as nice as possible. Our rain date is one week later, on Saturday, November 7. Whether half an hour or two hours, if … Continued

With the presidential election upon us, it is more important than ever for mature Catholics to be mindful of their responsibilities to exercise good stewardship over their neighborhoods, communities and society by participation in the public life of our country. Jesus said that we, his disciples, are the light of the world. We must not … Continued

Gift of Time Everyone’s time is limited, thus giving up your time for something new can be a real sacrifice. It can be overwhelming sometimes just to find time to be with those you care for most. Being a steward of time, though, requires you to decide what is important and make time for your … Continued

There is a cyclical nature to formation that leads to discipleship and stewardship: the more we embrace our baptismal call to follow Christ as disciples, the more we are likely to respond as stewards. The more we challenge ourselves to be good stewards, the more likely we are to realize how our faith affects all … Continued

One of the biggest questions parents have right now is what kind of routine their children will have as they contemplate a new school year during COVID-19. One thing is for sure – autumn brings back a routine, a sense of order and a discipline that summer lacks. Christian stewards can take advantage of this … Continued

Many of us can remember the Sears Christmas Wish Book. St. Ann now has a Wish Book of our own, and it isn’t just for Christmas! What could possibly be in a parish wish book? We’re glad you asked! There are many different items, ranging from those which enhance the beauty and sacredness of our … Continued

Living as stewards is an on-going process of conversion. As disciples who are committed to living our lives as good stewards, we must constantly be attentive to ways we are called to give and share. This is a process of discernment, in which we take stock of the ways we have been blessed and the … Continued

Have you ever lost track of time? Do you know that moment in which you look back at the end of a day or a period of time and wonder how time flew by so quickly? That is a sign of a talent – when we use our talents, time passes by more quickly, the … Continued