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Come discover how you can grow deeper in faith and serve with purpose! Join us for our Ministry Fair: "Rooted in Faith"--a special event where all ministries will showcase their mission, invite new members, and connect with our church family. The Ministry Fair will be in the parish hall the weekend of May 3 & 4, after all Masses. Whether you're looking to volunteer, learn more about ministries, or find new ways to use your gifts, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved and grow together in Christ. Let's stay rooted in faith and branch out in service!

Divine Mercy Sunday is April 27,. This is a wonderful for conversion, inviting others to return to Church, and growing closer to Christ's merciful heart on this feast. Please note the following opportunities at St. Ann's to celebrate the feast and receive the plenary indulgence decreed by the Church: Extra Confession Hours: Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, May 3, from 3-4:30 p.m. Pray the Our Father, Apostles' Creed, and a special Hail Mary for the Pope after all the weekend Masses of April 26 & 27. Encouragement of all to practice works of mercy and charity, especially inviting inactive Catholics back to practice their faith. Please plan on joining us on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

Meet at St. Ann's for Stations of the Cross after the 5:30 Mass on Thursday, April 10. We will meet as a group at Texas Rose Steakhouse afterwards for dinner!

Remember that our is a God of surprises? Is God surprising you with a nudge or a push to serve on our Parish Pastoral Council? Or maybe you know of someone that you think would be a great fit. A consultative board that assists the pastor to understand and implement the parish vision according to God's lead and the Church's mission, this is one of the most important ministries in the life of our parish. If you are interested, or would like to nominate someone, please reach out to Fr. Scott directly at [email protected]. Nominations are due by Friday, April 25.

Fr. Scott has chosen Laudato Si, the Encyclical Letter on Care for our Common Home by Pope Francis for the next Spiritual Book Club read. We have limited copies in the Parish Office available for $8 each. The discussion date will be announced later.

The Ladies of St. Ann's will be selling Blooming in Your Faith 3-2-1 Drawing tickets before and after each Mass the weekends of March 29 & 30 and April 5 & 6. Tickets are $10 each. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 6: 3 $100 gift cards 2 $500 gift cards 1 $1000 gift card

On March 19, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph as the husband of the Virgin Mary. We invite you to join us for daily Mass at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, and then to visit the St. Joseph's table in the Narthex where you will find blessed holy cards, a Litany of St. Joseph handout, and a sweet treat for you to take.

Our guest speaker is Jason Boyett, an experienced professional writer whose work includes books, feature journalism, celebrity ghostwriting, high-end corporate copywriting, and the popular Religiverse newsletter. He is also heavily involved in the media landscape of Amarillo, Texas, his hometown, as host and creator of the Hey Amarillo podcast and cofounder of the award-winning, Amarillo-focused magazine, Brick & Elm. Join us on Wednesday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to hear Jason speak on A Stroll Through the Apocalypse and the End of the World.

The Bach's Lunch series is (Bach) by popular demand! Bring a box lunch and some friends with you. The Bach's Lunches are a wonderful time for Lenten reflection and good music among friends. Held at various churches in Amarillo and Canyon on selected Fridays during Lent, each program will begin promptly at 12:05 p.m. with a 25-minute organ recital. Following the recital, if allowed, the host church will provide tea, coffee, and a place to eat. You'll have plenty of time to get (Bach) to work by 1 p.m. Friday, March 21 @ St. Ann's Catholic Church; Dr. Elizabeth McKee, Organist Johann Sebastian Bach's 340th birthday!

If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know that we have missed you! One way to explore returning to active participation in the Church is through the Landings program here with our church community. Landings is an eight-week program that offers a "safe place to land," a place for listening and for being heard, a place for asking questions and for reconnecting with the faith as an adult. We begin our next session at St. Ann's starting soon.

Join us for a night at the theatre to attend Les Misérables at the Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock on Friday, Feb. 14. To RSVP, call (806) 655-3302 or email [email protected]

If you have been asked to be a Confirmation sponsor, either at St. Ann's or another parish, you will need an approval letter from Fr. ​Scott. Please come to one of the brief meetings after all Masses on Feb. 22 & 23.

If you are involved in any ministry at the church where children and/or youth are present, you must be Safe Environment Trained. The next Safe Environment Training at St. Ann's will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. Please ​pre-register at https://www.virtus.org. Contact Dcn. Dave or Mary Rausch at (806) 681-9146 with any questions.

The Ladies of St. Ann's and the Knights of Columbus are offering two scholarships to parishioners who are graduating high school this year and are planning to attend any higher education program that prepares them for a career. Scholarship applications are available in the narthex or on the St. Ann's website. (Click anywhere in this article to access the scholarship application.)

We need a volunteer to serve as a classroom helper for our 3rd grade Religious Education class. This role is a great opportunity to support our lead catechist and be involved in the faith formation of our students, without the full responsibility of being a lead catechist. The position will start on Sunday, March 16, and there will only be 7 classes left in the semester before summer break, so it's a great opportunity to make an impact in a short amount of time. Please note that, as part of our diocesan guidelines, all catechists and volunteers are required to attend Safe Environment Training to ensure the safety and well-being of our children and adults. (St. Ann's is offering a Safe Environment Training session on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m.) If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Chris Hall, DRE, at 806-655-3302.

Do you feel called to serve at Mass? We ​are always looking for Altar Servers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ushers. If you are interested, please contact Terri Huseman at the Parish ​Office (806-655-3302) or email [email protected].

Join us at Palace Coffee to learn about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Blessed Carlo Acutis, and St. Kateri Tekakwitha on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. We will meet in the back room. Food will be provided and coffee will be available for purchase. Childcare will be provided at the parish hall. Contact Alyssa Albers to request childcare.

Due to ongoing construction at our facilities, we are unable to host our beloved annual Czech Sausage Dinner this year. While we will miss gathering with all of your for this cherished tradition, we are excited to keep the spirit alive! This year, we are offering sausage and kolache pre-orders so you can still enjoy these delicious Czech favorites. We'll also be hosting a 50/50 raffle for added fun and community spirit. Keep an eye out for order forms, which are coming soon. We also invite you to join us next year in our new facilities as we celebrate the return of this wonderful event. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Small Groups are now forming! The new curriculum will the The Saints, a docudrama by Martin Scorsese. Small Groups meet in various locations. Sign up in the narthex or by calling Cindy Rohrbach. Her number is in the January 12 and January 19 bulletins. ​The top 5 reasons to join a small group are: Growing in your personal faith, Building community, Developing friendships, Creating fellowship, Inspiration.

Join Deacon Joe in exploring the Psalms of Creation. Classes will be on Sundays from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Sundays or 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Sunday classes will meet on: February 2 & 9; March 2, 16, & 23; and ​April 6. ​The Wednesday dates are still to be determined. ​Registration is available in the narthex.