Letter from Archbishop Schnurr, March 17, 2020
Here is the latest letter from Archbishop Schnurr. In accordance with this letter, we will be posting updates on Friday, March 20 as they pertain to any changes here at St. Ann.
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Fr McCarthy Sunday Homily: Looking forward to our “transfiguration
FR McCarthy traces the source of our Jewish roots to explain the transfiguration and its implication for our Lenten preparation and our transfiguration and seeing the face of God.
Four reasons to Donate Stock to Charity
Donating appreciated stock is one of the easiest ways to give more to causes you care about. Maybe your stocks have appreciated greatly since you purchased them. Maybe a surge in value of one of your holdings has thrown your portfolio off balance. Maybe you just want to refocus on other investment categories. If you … Continued
Fr McCarthy Homily: Jesus experienced our temptations .
A terrific homily by Father McCarthy for Lent. Jesus shows us his humanity as he fasts and prepares himself for his ministry and his willingness to be tempted by the devil.
Fridays this Lent!
The Real Presence: The Eucharist in Scripture Dr. Scott Hahn presents this video series which shares the scriptural basis for our belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. A recent poll of Catholics found that as many as 69% of self-professed Catholics believe that the Eucharist is merely a symbol. This stat … Continued
Music in Lent
Greetings! As we begin the season of Lent, you probably noticed a few changes in our Liturgy. Various parts of the Mass are being sung acapella, which means “no accompaniment.” The music within our Liturgy is much more subdued and simple to help us refocus our minds and hearts. As we chant these responses and parts of … Continued
40 days for Life
This year’s 40 Days for Life runs February 26 – April 5. If you would like to join us in praying for the end of abortion, feel free to meet in the St. Ann front parking lot at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and carpool to Planned Parenthood. We will pray during the hour of 11:00 … Continued
In Memory
St. Ann extends our prayers and sympathy to the families of: Lucien (Butch) Guy and Barbara Schiele. May the souls of the faithful departed Through the mercy of God Rest in peace. Amen
Why Do We Give Alms?
Charitable giving is a very ancient practice; almsgiving was normative long before the time of Jesus. The Lenten call to alms giving means making the needs of other people our own. One of the central lessons of the cross is compassion; the heavy burdens we carry help us to appreciate the suffering in others. Sharing … Continued
10 Tips for Making the Lenten Season More Meaningful
10 Tips for Making the Lenten Season More Meaningful SIMPLY CATHOLIC STAFF Slow Down – Set aside 10 minutes a day for silent prayer or meditation. It will revitalize your body and your spirit. Read a good book – You could choose the life of a saint, a spiritual how-to, an inspirational book or one of the … Continued