Easter Memorials You are invited to give memorials in memory of your loved ones at Easter. The memorials will be used to purchase lilies and other flowers. Put your offering in an envelope and be sure to include the names of those you wish to remember. Place the envelope in the collection basket or drop off at the parish office.
“Mercy Minutes” - Novena Begins Apr 15 " I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw therefrom strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209). The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday, April 15, and concludes Saturday, April 23. Novena pamphlets are available at the church entrances. The Novena can also be accessed online at www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena. Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated April 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm and will include Adoration, Confession, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary. Light refreshments to follow. We encourage everyone to join us for this celebration.
Volunteers Needed Sign-up sheets for volunteers for Triduum and Easter services are located on the table out side of parish office. We need Ushers, Greeters, Lectors, people for foot washing to name a few. Please stop by, sign up and be a big part of Holy Week.. We would greatly appreciate and welcome St. Ann parishioners to participate as well.
Ringing of the Bells on Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil The primary reason for the use of such bells is to create a joyful noise to the Lord as a way to give thanks for the miracle taking place atop the altar. An ancillary function of the bells is to focus the attention of those attending the Mass that a supernatural event is taking place on the altar. If you have a bell, please bring it to the Holy Thursday Mass and Easter Vigil.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration—July 16 Mark your calendars for the Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, July 16, 2022; 11 a.m. at Cathedral of Christ the King. Married couples celebrating a milestone anniversary (years ending in a 0 or 5) are invited. More details forthcoming.