St. Ann Catholic Church

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Feast of the Visitation
May 31
Today’s feast celebrates the visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Pregnant herself, Mary hurries to her cousin’s side to help Elizabeth in the months immediately preceding the birth of her son, John the Baptist. It’s a sweet story - one
woman helping another toward the end of her pregnancy. Who knew then that Mary would be without help, on an arduous journey to Bethlehem, at the same point in her life? It’s a stewardship story, too, for Mary had the time and desire to be of service, and she gave those gifts without reservation. She who carried the Father’s greatest gift did not think it beneath her to offer the simple gifts of her presence and love to someone who needed them. Father, keep us open to the prompting of Your Spirit and always ready to use Your gifts to help each other.
Amen.

05/30/2026

05/26/2026

Steward Saint: St. Philip Neri
Feast Day: May 26
St. Philip Neri began his ministry to the street people of Rome as a layman, working with neighborhood toughs, starving artists, and poor shopkeepers to help them improve themselves materially and spiritually. He finally sought ordination only when convinced by his confessor that it would make him more effective in serving those to whom he ministered. His unfailing good nature and joyful spirit soon drew others to assist him in serving the poor. In time this little community of men ultimately became the Congregation of the Oratory (Oratorians) and adopted as their motto “sola caritas” - “love alone.” May St. Philip's example inspire us to give joyfully out of Love for our Lord too.

05/26/2026

More from Ordination Day! Click on the YouTube link to watch the entire video.

05/25/2026

Amen!🙏

On Memorial Day, may we remember and honor the fallen soldiers and veterans who served for our country. 🇺🇸🙏 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.