2017 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 12/22/17
From the Desk of Father Tharp
Celebrant for Next Sunday Morning December 31, 2017 Celebrant: Fr. Schmitz
Christmas Schedule
This is an unusual year in that the fourth Sunday of Advent (today) is Christmas Eve. The Chancery of the Archdiocese has ... Read More »
Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 12/15/17
Christmas Schedule
This is an unusual year in that the fourth Sunday of Advent is Christmas Eve. The Chancery of the Archdiocese has reminded every parish to be clear in explaining that one must attend a precept Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as well as another Mass ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Advent
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 12/08/17
Infant Pre-Baptism Class
Typically we have the combined Infant Pre-Baptism Class for St. Ann and Sacred Heart on the second Monday of each month in the basement of Sacred Heart Church. Because of First Reconciliation taking place upstairs in the church that evening (and the necessity of my presence ... Read More »
First Sunday of Advent
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 12/01/17
Advent Penance Service (Sacrament of Reconciliation)
The Advent Penance Service for St. Ann and Sacred Heart will take place in the Sacred Heart Church location on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a seven to ten minute examination of conscience, and will continue ... Read More »
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 11/22/17
December 8 Feast of Immaculate Conception
I will announce this in next week’s bulletin as well. The schedule for Masses at St. Ann for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception begins on Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. I have Mass at St. Ann on Friday, December 8 ... Read More »
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 11/17/17
Oktoberfest
Because the revenues raised have not been commensurate to the volunteer hours expended, the St. Ann Parish Council in consultation with other parish groups has determined it best to eliminate the Oktoberfest at St. Ann. We will be considering another fundraising vehicle to take its place.
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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 11/10/17
Oktoberfest
Because the revenues raised have not been commensurate to the volunteer hours expended, the St. Ann Parish Council in consultation with other parish groups has determined it best to eliminate the Oktoberfest at St. Ann. We will be considering another fundraising vehicle to take its place.
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Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 11/03/17
St. Ann Building for the Future
We had an informational meeting October 28 after the 5:15 p.m. Mass at St. Ann. The materials presented are contained in a two page report available at the doors. The unanimous consensus of those present was to secure more accurate numbers for a ... Read More »
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 10/27/17
Feast of All Saints
The Feast of All Saints is a Holyday of Obligation.
Masses at St. Ann are on Tuesday, October 31 at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (School Mass).
Masses at Sacred Heart are Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 ... Read More »
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 10/20/17
St. Ann Building for the Future Project
Please come to a meeting at church after the Saturday 5:15 p.m. Mass on October 28 to discuss some issues relating to the possible future building project. We have had all summer to review the artistic renderings of a plat ... Read More »