June 2021 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
June 27, 2021 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/25/21
Next Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Visiting Priest
Monday, July 5 is a Federal Holiday
Due to July 4 falling on a Sunday, July 5, 2021 is a Federal Holiday. At St. Ann, we will follow the “holiday schedule” and move the 6:30 a.m. Mass ... Read More »
June 20, 2021 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/18/21
Next Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Basketball Hoops down for Summer Vacation
I am pleased to report that since the end of school, the basketball hoops have been put away for the winter. Those attending 5:15 p.m. Mass on Saturdays are now able to park ... Read More »
June 13, 2021 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/11/21
Next Sunday: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Schmitz
Communion on the Tongue
Fr. Schmitz has indicated that he is not comfortable giving out communion on the tongue. A few of the laity who serve as Eucharistic Ministers have expressed a similar concern. Therefore, ... Read More »
June 6, 2021 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/08/21
Masks in Church are Optional after June 2
As of last Wednesday, the Governor has released us from mandatory mask mandates previously enacted under public health and safety guidelines. Those who are not yet vaccinated or immune are encouraged to socially space in the sections provided and continue ... Read More »
May 30, 2021 - Trinity Sunday
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/08/21
Dispensation from Precept Mass has ended
Beginning June 6 (the Feast of Corpus Christi) the Archbishop has reinstating the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. The law of the Church has always been that those with special medical challenges or obstacles are exempt from the obligation; but during the ... Read More »
May 23, 2021 - Pentecost Sunday
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/08/21
Dispensation from Precept Mass ends June 6
Beginning June 6 (the Feast of Corpus Christi) the Archbishop has reinstating the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. The law of the Church has always been that those with special medical challenges or obstacles are exempt from the obligation; but ... Read More »