The response is “And with your spirit.” This initiates the understanding that a people filled with the Holy Spirit is about to undertake the great action that Christ demanded of his disciples from the Last Supper.

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Traditionally on the feast of Epiphany, Catholics bless their homes by writing the letters C, M and B and the numbers of the year (ie: 20+C+M+B+24), at the top of their doors. The letters stand for the names of the three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar.

Today begins the annual Archbishop's Call to Share appeal. Watch Archbishop Naumann's message to us.

Forgiving is one of the hardest things for people to do. We can’t give what we don’t have. We need to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness first before we can give it to others.

The world holds its breath when a young mother smiles, as she cradles God’s gift from above. The wise men bring presents to welcome the Newborn, as all are encircled in love. At Christmas time may you and your loved ones be surrounded by His everlasting love.

The fourth Sunday of Advent brings peace. We pray for peace in our own hearts, homes, and throughout the world!

As we celebrate this 3rd Sunday of Advent, we pray that the joy of your faith would be a light for all to see.

As we celebrate this 2nd Sunday of Advent, we pray for more faith.

Happy New Year! Each liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of Advent during the preceding calendar year. Learn more...

Today is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. Donating to St. Ann supports our mission; We are a faith-filled community that lives the love of God through Word, Sacrament, and Service. We invite you to make a gift online today for #GivingTuesday.

The Feast of Christ the King was instituted in 1925 to address growing attitudes of secularism and atheism and to proclaim Christ's kingship forever.

During this year of Eucharistic Revival, and as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families and friends I am reminded of the origin of the word “Eucharist.” It comes from the Greek word Eucharistia (εὐχαριστία) meaning "thanksgiving."

In the Offertory, the bread and the wine are usually brought forward in procession along with the monetary gifts of the congregation. The procession of the gifts is an intentional aspect of the Mass.

The St. Ann niche (pictured) and St. Joseph, Sacred Heart and Mary niche located near the Mission Road entrance received a update this past week. The niches were painted a beautiful blue.

Thank you for your faithful service and previous generous support of our parish community and the mission of the Church. I invite you to prayerfully consider how you can respond to financially support our parish through our annual Spirit of Giving appeal.

This week you will receive a brochure introducing our annual Spirit of Giving appeal. On Commitment Weekend, October 28 & 29, you are invited to participate in this important program and help us respond to God’s great gift of love.

The homily should be based on the Scripture readings, and most importantly, on the gospel. That’s why the homily “sounds” like the gospel.