All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday eveing for a meal provided by the St. Gianna Circle. After we eat, intermediate and junior high students will explore the 10th Commandment and about having the right attitude toward material goods and how they are called to love God above all else. High school students wll split up into their guys and girls groups. See you there!
All parishioners who are 60 years of age or older are invited to join us this Friday afternoon (October 18) for a potluck luncheon and bingo, beginning at 1 p.m. in the parish hall. See you there!
Students in 8th grade (or older) who have been enrolled in and attending faith formation classes for at least the past two years are invited to join us for an orientation session for this year's Confirmation preparation program. We will meet on Sunday, October 27, at 10:25 a.m. in the Youth Room. Parents should also attend this meeting. Attendance is required for those who wish to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation in the spring.
If you can spend an hour with our Lord, consider becoming a substitute or regular adorer in the Chapel on Mondays. Please call the parish office at 655.3302 to be added to our updated list of weekly adorers or substitutes!
Have you recently moved to Canyon or begun to attend St. Ann's on a regular basis? If so, please consider completing a registration form (available on the glass table in the narthex) and return it to the parish office. We would also like to include a photo of you and your family on our "Welcome" bulletin board across from the parish office. A Potluck meal for new parishioners will be held on Sunday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. A blessing for new parishioners will also be offered after all weekend Masses.
All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday for a meal provided by St. Therese Circle. After we eat, intermediate and junior high students will explore the importance of purity of heart in following the Ninth Commandment. High school students will dive into the importance and necessity of taking action against social injustices through advocacy. See you there!
Our parish's lost and found bin is overflowing with all sorts of unclaimed items. Please stop by the parish office to see if any of these items belong to you. After this weekend the remaining items will be donated. Thanks for your help!
All children of the parish (and their adult family members) are invited to join us for an eveing of games, food, and prizes on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. There will be costume contests for three different age groups: infant-K; grades 1-4; and grades 5-12. Hot dogs, nachos, and Frito pie will be served. This event is sponsored by the youth of our parish. There is no charge, but cash donations will be accepted.
After discussion and subsequent recommendation by the Parish Council, the following adjustments will be made in the next few weeks: Saturday Vigil Mass Time: Effective Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Saturday evening Mass will return to its longtime place at 5 p.m. A temporary change has been in effect since last spring to accomodate Fr. Busch's situation. Saturday Confessions Time: Every Saturday from 3:45-4:30 p.m., starting October 26 , 2019. (There are no confessions on October 19.) In the meantime, Confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 4:45-5:30 p.m. Daily Masses: Still under consideration and planning. Confessions During the Week: Still under consideration and planning. Thank you for your patience!
All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday evening for a meal provided by Sts. Anne and Joachim Circle. After we eat, intermediate and junior high students will explore the Eighth Commandment and the importance of being honest and truthful. High school students will be given an overview of the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching and explain the importance of taking action toward social issues within the context of the Church's teachings. See you there!
All parishioners are invited to bring their pets/animals to the front parking lot of the church this Friday, October 4, at 6 p.m. for the traditional blessing of animals on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi!
St. Ann's invites all adults to attend our Adult Education Class every Sunday morning at 10:30 in Classroom #1. This semester, David Moore is teaching a class based on the book "Is THis All There Is?: On Resurrection and Eternal Life" by the German philosopher Gerhard Lohfink. Lohfink explores whether the Christian hope in resurrection after death is still alive and how we can talk about the resurrection in modern times. There is no need to purchase anything or sign up. just come and rekindle your conviction and hope in the resurrection!
We are excited for another great silent auction this year! Please bring all of your donations to the church office by Tuesday, October 22. New items only, please. Contact Erica Knox with any questions, if you have any extra baskets you can donate or if you would like to help organize the items! Sign-up sheets for this year's FallBack are now in the narthex. Stop by and sign up to volunteer!
St. Ann's Council 7840 will have an admission meeting for prospective new members on Sunday, October 6, between the Masses. The admissions meeting is for anyone interested in finding out more about the Knights and sign up for a first degree. We will hold our next meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 21. First-degree candidates will need to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There will be a regular meeting after the degree with a meal.
All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday evening for lasagna, salad and dessert provided by the members of the St. Therese Circle. After we eat, intermediate and junior high students will have a game night based on the popular Nintendo game, Mario Kart™, while high school students enjoy an evening of minute-to-win-it games. See you there!
Every month, St. Ann's hosts a Bingo & Potluck event. We are asking all those who are 60+ and are interested in continuing this monthly gathering to please call the parish office at 655-3302 and let us know! We would love to continue this fun social so long as there is an interest!
All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall for slider sandwiches, chips, and cookies. After we eat, intermediate and junior high students will explore the Seventh Commandment, specifically how it calls them to have a proper attitude toward and use of material goods. High school students will break into their men's and women's discussion groups. See you there!
Safe Environment Training is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, in the Parish Hall. Please take a few minutes to complete the volunteer questionnaire before the session. Please call the Parish Office for more information. Please click on this article's title to link to the Diocesan volunteer questionnaire.
In order to assure continuity in the pastoral care of St. Ann's parish, Bishop Zurek modified Fr. Scott's assignment this last week. Effective September 14, 2019, Fr. Scott L. Raef has now been appointed pastor of St. Ann's. He requests some prayerful patience as he comes aboard. Friday, September 13, is his last day at BSA Hospital and much will vie for his attention at the rectory and office as he moves in, gets acquainted with the St. Ann's way of doing things. He's hoping for a gentle landing in our midst. Welcome, Fr. Scott!
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