St. Ann Catholic Church – Virtual Bulletin
Sunday, January 16, 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
2116 E First Ave Spokane WA 99202
Phone: 509 535-3031 Email: info@stannsspokane.org
Message from the Pastoral Team
We, as the Pastoral Team, wanted to let you know that we are very much aware of the global and community rise in Covid cases. Please know that your health and safety are our top priority. We will continue to require masking and social distancing at Mass to keep our community as safe as possible, but we ask you to please make whatever decisions you feel are best for you and your loved ones regarding Mass attendance.
Youth Ministry News
The Pastoral Team has made the decision to suspend our Youth Liturgy program during Mass, due to the high numbers of Covid in the Spokane community. The Pastoral Team will continue to monitor and discuss how to move forward in the safest way possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.
“Seeking Safety” Prayer Service at St Ann – January 25
On Tuesday, Jan. 25th at 7:00 p.m. the St. Ann/St. Aloysius Immigration Committee is hosting a prayer service for Afghan refugees, “Seeking Safety.” It will be held in-person at St. Ann Church and also be live-streamed on zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed out to parishioners on the 25th, or you can register by emailing communityofstann@gmail.com. All are welcome.
Collection for Afghan Refugees
Our St. Ann/St. Aloysius combined Immigration Committee will be collecting household items through the month of January for Afghan refugees coming to Spokane. World Relief will deliver our contributions. There is a bin in the entryway of the church, or you can contact Pierrette, swingpej@msn.com, to arrange for pick up or to bring things to her
Here is a short list of items that are most needed: feminine hygiene pads, shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste & toothbrushes. Also needed are mops, wastebaskets and trash bags
Thank you for caring and sharing.
Social Justice Ministry
The Social Justice Ministry is continuing to focus on the experience of refugees and immigrants that began in Advent. Each week we will suggest some reading, quotes and/or videos for your reflection.
Additional Reading & Quotes: https://preemptivelove.org/blog/refugee-quotes/
Craig’s Corner
Craig recently had eye surgery and he is healing very well. Craig says he would like to get back to sharing reflections with the community again once he is able!
Information about the Synod
Learn more about the Synod in the Diocese of Spokane here: https://inlandcatholic.org/synodal-church?fbclid=IwAR1qAvjOGcxaqXAhwc_qJddYu2DcO7pn3N8ldNF2P5XR10TIm7LRMfgZ7lI
A survey link is available below for those who are unable to participate in a Deanery consultation or who are uncomfortable with in-person gatherings.
https://dioceseofspokane.surveysparrow.com/s/synod-survey/tt-554d0b
Upcoming Important Dates & Parish Events
Sundays at 7:00 PM – St. Ann Zoom prayer services
Mondays at 2:30 PM – Craig’s Discussion Group meets on Zoom
Thursdays at 4:15 PM – Taize Prayer Service (Contact Shonna at Bartletts@gonzaga.edu for more info and Zoom links.)
January 9 – St. Ann serves Sunday Lunch
January 19 – Social Justice Ministry meeting at 6:30 PM on Zoom
January 25 – “Seeking Safety” Prayer Service for Afghan Refugees at 7:00 PM (At St. Ann & on Zoom)
January 29 – Parish Council meeting
January 30 – Liturgy Committee Meeting
February 6 – Swahili Mass at 11:00 AM
Zoom links for Parish prayer services are emailed to the parish email list. Zoom links for meetings and other groups will be emailed to members of the group. If you are interested in joining one of the parish ministries, email the parish office at info@stannsspokane.org
Mass Times, Staff Contact Info, & Office Hours
Information about Mass Times, Staff contact info, and office hours can be found on the home page of our parish website! https://stanncommunityblog.wordpress.com/
Raise the Roof
Help support our Raise the Roof fundraiser by purchasing wine from our St. Ann online wine shop. Here is the link for the online wine shop https://www.rimacrafts.com/
Franciscan Corner
Christmas is over. Holiday celebrations have come and gone. We are half way thru January, ordinariness has set it. Did Francis of Assisi experience routine, ordinariness? I doubt it. Francis may have done the same things over and over, but was it ever routine? Or did he reflect upon the routine of his life and experience God’s presence and love in it always different, and therefore, not routine? Is it what we do that is routine, or is it how we think about something that is routine? If you find yourself doing the same thing over and over, maybe God is asking you to look closer and know He is with you in that new experience, even if we think it is “routine.”
(Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these Franciscan reflections with us.)
Prayer Requests
Please pray for these community members in need of our support or healing:
| Nancy J. | Crystal M. | Dianne F. & family | Janet S. |
| Sunny B. | Susan L. | Estella L. | Andy T. |
| Daren S. | Roberta B’s family | Jake S. & family | Bob & Shonna B & family |
| Craig B. & family | Georgie W. | Kerry M’s family | Fr. Tom C. |
| Izzi H. | James H. | Christian W. | Michel, Sonia & family |
| Theresa W-B | Eva D. | Michelle M’s family | Sean H’s sister |
Please remember our recently departed and pray for their grieving families and friends:
| Paul B. | Fr. Jim D. | Miguel R. | Claudia K. |
| Nancy R. | Fr. Robert F. | J. Kenneth K. | Ron P. |
| Hal T. | Sr. Linda H’s Nephew | Roberta (Bobby) Breach | Kalvin |
| Betty B. | Walter B. Jr | Judy M. | Jean-Marie S. |
| Lori H. | Patricia S. | Josefina H. |
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to those who have donated to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please note on your donation that it is for St. Ann in Spokane so that your donation will go towards our parish goal. Thank you!
Diocesan donation page: https://www.dioceseofspokane.org/make-a-donation
St. Ann tithe.ly page: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2044739
ACA Collection as of 12/31/21
Parish Goal $23,691.00
Donations as of 12/31 $10,471.00
Percentage of Goal 44.2%
Percentage Participation 50.7%
MONTHLY COLLECTION TOTALS – NOVEMBER, 2021
General Collection $9,220.23
Roof Fund $618.71
Building Fund $72.03
Neighborhood Collection $1,346.45
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