A 2017 WebMD article reported that new research science suggests that generosity really is its own reward, with the brain seemingly hardwired for happiness in response to giving. Scientists in Switzerland used brain scans to track activity in the brain regions associated with socializing, decision-making and happiness. They found that even small acts of generosity – or just promising to be … Continued

Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card to the church. For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Commitment Card. It is important that all parishioners complete a Commitment Card as we will be mailing out a Summary … Continued

More and more St. Ann parishioners are using Online Giving. Why? Because Online Giving gives you options. This program is the perfect solution for weekly, monthly or annual contributions to regular collections and special collections. The online giving application is easy to use and it features FAQs and more specific fields for detailed instruction or options. Online giving … Continued

On March 10, during Mass+, we are hosting a talk on Stewardship. I am sure that your first thought was money. That is not entirely wrong, since how we choose to use our treasure is one little part of stewardship. But we have also heard that stewardship includes the sharing of our Time, Talent & Treasure. Come join us to explore how … 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

Last year, the parish received over $3,000 in FREE money through this program. With your help, we hope to surpass that in 2019. You can register your card in the Hospitality Room or find information in the Gathering Space. Many thanks to those who are already registered!

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

GPS is the theme for our continued engagement program that started back in early 2017. The G in GPS stands for Generosity. Not Generosity of just your money, but of sharing all the gifts that God has bestowed on each and every one of us. Gifts of time, talents, treasure and prayer. This Increased Offertory Program is just … Continued

Common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more and eat healthier; or to spend more time with family. Still others include managing money better and being more organized. Although there is nothing in the Bible or notable in Christian tradition about New Year’s resolutions, many good stewards take advantage of this time of year to become … Continued

This past weekend we listened to an audio message from Archbishop Schnurr explaining how our support each year of the Catholic Ministries Appeal is part of our commitment to our faith.  Thanks to the generosity of many families here at St. Ann, a total of $31,846 was contributed to the 2018 CMA from our parish community. Families will be receiving a … Continued