From the desk of Fr. Tharp
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/12/18
Saint Vincent DePaul Society
In the past, almost every parish had its own St. Vincent DePaul Society that assisted the needy and poor. In recent years, some parishes have lost their SVDP societies; while others have combined their efforts. St. Ann and Sacred Heart have combined their efforts ... Read More »
The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/04/18
Infant Pre-Baptism Class
We have the combined Infant Pre-Baptism Class for first time parents of the St. Ann / Sacred Heart Pastoral Region on the second Monday of each month in the basement of Sacred Heart Church. The starting time is 8:00 p.m. Because New Year’s Day was ... Read More »
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/04/18
New Year’s Schedule
Recall that January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day falls on a Monday just like Christmas. However, New Year’s Day the Feast of Mary the Mother of God is not the patronal feast for the United States. The patronal feast of the United States is ... Read More »
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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