St. Ann Catholic Church

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Good Monday Morning to You! It's a New Week!
Today is Monday, September 7, 2026
Today is the Feast of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
September is Devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows
We Pray For the Intentions of Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV...
We Pray For the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis....

Calendar of the Day
What's Happening at St. Ann Parish
6:00 AM Join Us As We Pray the Most Holy Rosary During the Day
(Sep. 07)
(St. Ann YouTube and Facebook Channels)
8:00 AM St. Ann Parish Office CLOSED Today (It's Labor Day!)
St. Ann Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Fridays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM We Pray the Angelus at Noon
(Sept. 07)
(St. Ann Facebook & YouTube Channels)
3:00 PM We Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
(St. Ann Facebook and YouTube Channels)

Reminders for the Week and Weekend
Sept 12 & 13
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday Masses
9:10 AM CCD Classes, Fr. Foley Hall (9:10-10:20 AM)

Reflections for the Day
Feast of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
"Frédéric Ozanam always respected the poor while offering whatever service he could. Each man, woman, and child was too precious to live in poverty. Serving the poor taught Frédéric something about God that he could not have learned elsewhere "
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day

Readings for the Day
Micah 5:1-4a; or Romans 8:28-30; Psalm 13:6ab, 6c; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23;
Responsorial Psalm: "With delight I rejoice in the Lord. "
Gospel Verse: "Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise;
from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God."
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/

For Your Marriage
Daily Marriage Tip
Monday, September 7, 2026
Today's Insight: “Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith?” (James 2: 5) Do you know anyone who is really poor? Look around you. What can you learn of faith from those you see?"
Flashback Favorites: "Ask your Mother for help. The Blessed Virgin Mary, our spiritual mother, understands our needs and offers profound comfort. One family, gathered around the bedside of their dying husband and father, found peace and healing through the recitation of the rosary. The rosary is ideal for the family since children can be taught the simple prayers at an early age. Check out instructions on how to pray the rosary."
https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/
"For Your Marriage helps couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for happy, holy marriages by providing educational and spiritual resources..
"The website was launched in 2007 as part of the National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage, an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to communicate the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society.."
https://www.foryourmarriage.org/about-us/

What's Happening at St. Ann's Parish?
To review the weekly church bulletin online for the week of Sunday, September 6, 2026 through Saturday, September 12, 2026 on our St. Ann Parish website, https://stanncatholicparish.com; from the home page, go to the sidebar on the Home Page and click the button, "Weekly Church Bulletin" to read the bulletin for the week.

What's Happening at St. Ann's in the News?
Check out St. Ann's daily blog online, https://stanncatholicparish.com, on the home page, "Parish News and Events".

St. Ann's Mass Schedules
Weekday Mass Schedules
We Pray the Most Holy Rosary 30 Mins. Before Daily Mass
Daily Holy Mass, Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM

Weekend Mass Schedules
Saturdays
4:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:30 PM We Pray the Most Holy Rosary Before Mass
5:00 PM Vigil, Holy Mass
Sundays
7:30 AM We Pray the Most Holy Rosary Before Mass
8:00 AM Sunday Holy Mass
9:10 AM CCD / YFF Faith Formation Classes (August through May)
10:00 AM We Pray the Most Holy Rosary Before Mass
10:30 AM Sunday Holy Mass

Holydays of Obligation
6:00 PM Vigil Mass (the Night Before the Holyday)
12:00 PM Mass During the Day (on the Holyday)

Love Your Neighbor. Wear a Mask. Save a Life.
Photo: WikiCommons.
D&L: EGW

Contact Us:
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Hugo Ruiz Marentes
Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon
David A. Kahn, Ph.D., Deacon
113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012
K. W. Walsh, Business Manager
Parish Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Bulletin Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Website: https://stanncatholicparish.com/
Parish Facebook Channel: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence
Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Parish Blogs: News & Events: https://stanncatholicparish.com/blog/Parish-News--Events/

09/07/2026

Good Monday Morning to You!
Today is Monday, September 7, 2026
September is Devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows
We Pray For Us; We Pray For Peace; We Pray For America
We Pray For the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
We Pray For the Intentions of Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV

Today, We Pray For Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, For Our Clergy; For Our Seminarians, and For Our Religious
"Prayers For Our Priests"
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen."
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-priests

Join Us as We Pray the Most Holy Rosary throughout the day, available on our St. Ann Facebook & YouTube Channel, click this link, (Sept 07) . Come, and pray with us!

We Pray For An Increase in Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary
We Pray For An Increase in Vocations
We Pray the Intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XVI
We Pray For An Increase in Strength to All Families
We Pray For Peace in Ukraine, in the Middle East and in the World.
We Pray For Our Brothers and Sisters Suffering in Ukraine & Europe, Turkey & Syria, Haiti, Jerusalem, and Afghanistan.
We Pray For Our Spouses, Sons & Daughters Serving in the Military Stationed Around the World; God Keep Them Safe!
We Pray For Our Seminarians in the Diocese of Charleston.
We Pray For America.
We Pray For Small Family Farms and the Families who sustain us with their crops and provide sustenance for all.

We Pray For The Sick in Our Parishes, Our Families, Our Friends, Our Co-Workers and Our Brothers & Sisters Throughout the World, including:

2026
Bonnie Alteri
Hsin Yi Armstrong
Marvin Azares
John Billheimer
Pat Bromley
Jacqueline Colker (St. Anthony's)
Beverly Fields
Naomi Franks
Dorothy Graney
Marjorie Henry
Wanda James
Don Kausler
Marianne Keenaghan
David Kline
Susie Kuras
Kathy Lewis
Marie Novotney
Pat Riley
Roxanne Robine
Ross Russo
Rosemary Sabin
Betty Taylor
Jim Taylor
Mary Taylor
Evelyn Vasquez
Glenn Weeks

We Pray For the Repose of the Soul of Our Brothers and Sisters, may they rest in the peace of Christ, including:

2026:
Joan Smith Billheimer
Constante Vergara (St. Louis, Dillon)
St. John T. Howren (Atlanta)
Terry Kiessling
James Michael Madden
Pat Lockett
Jane Blum (St. Louis, Dillon)
Stan Lovendoski, (IJM, Marion)
Carolyn French
Grace Caplan (IJM, Marion)
Janet Fosmire
Bernard Dowling (St. Mary's, Darlington)

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."

Love Your Neighbor. Wear Your Mask!
Photo: Pexels
D&L: EGW

Contact Us:
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Hugo Ruiz Marentes, Pastor
Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon
David A. Kahn, Ph. D, Deacon
113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012
K. W. Walsh, Business Manager
Parish Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Bulletin Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Website: https://stanncatholicparish.com/
Parish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence/
Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Parish Blog: https://stanncatholicparish.com/blog/Parish-News

09/07/2026

We Pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Today is Monday, September 7, 2026
September is Devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows
Join Us As We Pray the Most Holy Rosary
We Pray For An Increase in Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary
We Pray For An Increase in Vocations
We Pray For An Increase in Spiritual Strength & Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary in All Families Worldwide
We Pray For America
Today, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
St. Ann Catholic Church, 113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC

09/07/2026

MONDAYS at St. Ann Parish: You're Invited
Join Us as We Listen to "The Rosary in a Year" Podcast
"The Rosary in a Year" Podcast with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Presented to You By Ascension Press
Day 250: 'The Luminous and the Sorrowful Mysteries "

The Rosary in a Year is a podcast and prayer guide from Ascension Press that helps Catholics develop a deeper love for the Rosary and a lasting relationship with Jesus and Mary.

"Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR guides listeners through a step-by-step journey to build a daily prayer habit and deepen their meditation on the lives of Jesus and Mary. The podcast covers topics such as the Biblical foundations of the Rosary, how to meditate with sacred art, and the power of Mary's influence. New episodes are released daily starting January 1, 2025."

"Prayer Guide
"The Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide includes daily reflections, insights, and meditations to help readers grow in praying the Rosary. The guide also includes a reading plan, introductions to each phase of the learning method, and scripture passages associated with each mystery of the Rosary."

Welcome to Day 250 of the 'Rosary in a Year'
Day 250: '"The Luminous and the Sorrowful Mysteries "
"Beginning our decades with the Luminous Mysteries, we contemplate the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist. In these events, Christ points toward His Passion and prepares His disciples for the trials to come. We then enter the Sorrowful Mysteries, where His Passion unfolds with the Agony in the Garden. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist, and the Agony in the Garden. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary."

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Contact Us:
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Hugo Ruiz Marentes, Pastor
Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon
David A. Kahn, Ph. D., Deacon
113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012
Kathryn A. Walsh, Business Manager
Parish Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Bulletin Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Website: https://stanncatholicparish.com/
Parish YouTube: Saint Ann Catholic Church, Florence, S.C.
Parish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence
Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Parish Blog: https://stanncatholicparish.com/blog/Parish-News--Events

09/07/2026

Monday, September 7, 2026
Join Us in Praying a Nine-Day Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
We Contiinue through Monday, September 14, 2026
Today is Day 2 of Our Nine-Day Novena

Led by the Legion of Mary, today we continue a Nine-day Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows through Monday, September 14, 2026.

We will pray the Most Holy Rosary and daily Novena Prayers to Our Lady of Sorrows weekdays at 11:30 AM, on Saturdays, at 4:30 PM, and on Sundays at 7:30 and 10:00 AM at St. Ann Catholic Church, 113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC.

We will celebrate the feastday of Our Lady of Sorrows on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM with Holy Mass. Join us!

Contact Us:
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Hugo Ruiz Marentes, Pastor
Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon
David A. Kahn, Ph.D., Deacon
113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012
K. W. Walsh, Business Manager
Parish Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Bulletin Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Website: https://stanncatholicparish.com/
Parish Facebook Channel: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence
Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Parish Blogs: News & Events: https://stanncatholicparish.com/blog/Parish-News--Events/

09/07/2026

Join Us Every Monday Morning...We Invite You!
Be Part of the Discussion Every Week

"Let's Book It & Bag It" Returns For Another Year
We Invite You to Join Our St. Ann Book Club This Fall

Monday, September 7, 2026 Reminders

St. Ann Book Club begins another year! Join us as we continue to read and discuss their current book selection next Monday, September 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM, in the St. Ann Memorial Library.

It's a new tradition for early fall 2026!

Join our book club, bring your bag lunch and your copy of the first book for this year, 'Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier and More Meaningful Lives." by David Snowden, PhD. .

We fellowship, share lunch and begin discussion about 12:00 PM every Monday--add us to your calendar & we invite you to continue a new journey this fall with us!
For more information, contact Mary Ann Kline and Kathy Lewis.

Contact Us:

St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Hugo Ruiz Marentes, Pastor
Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon
David A. Kahn, Ph. D., Deacon
113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012
K. W. Walsh, Business Manager
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Bulletin Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Website: https://stanncatholicparish.com/
Parish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence
Parish YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence
Parish Blogs: News & Events: https://stanncatholicparish.com/blog/Parish-News--Events

09/07/2026

Monday, September 7, 2026

"As we celebrate Labor Day, let us take a moment to recognize the dignity of every worker and the many ways their efforts help families, communities, and our church flourish.
May we always value the work of every person, seek justice for all laborers, and give thanks for the opportunity to serve God through our daily work."

Contact Us:
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Hugo Ruiz Marentes, Pastor
Robert L. Cox, III, Deacon
David A. Kahn, Ph.D., Deacon
113 South Kemp Street, Florence, SC 29506 843.661.5012
K. W. Walsh, Business Manager
Parish Office Hours: M-F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parish Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Bulletin Email Address: [email protected]
Parish Website: https://stanncatholicparish.com/
Parish Facebook Channel: https://www.facebook.com/StAnnFlorence
Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Parish Blogs: News & Events: https://stanncatholicparish.com/blog/Parish-News--Events

09/06/2026

If you are journeying through the pain of infertility or child loss, you are not alone!

Please join us THIS EVENING for a Virtual Seven Sorrows Rosary, featuring meditations specifically offered for couples struggling with infertility and child loss.

📅 When: Tuesday, Sep 1 @ 7:30 PM EST - TONIGHT
📍 Where: Join online: https://tinyurl.com/HOPE1stTue
(NEW LINK)

The Seven Sorrows Rosary is a devotion that calls upon the compassionate intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows, who intimately understands the depth of grief, longing, and pain. We meet the first Tuesday of every month to pray together.

✨ HOPE Prayer Connect Initiative
We are the Body of Christ, called to carry one another’s burdens.
* Need Prayer? Submit a request here https://tinyurl.com/HOPEprayrequest1
* Called to Pray? Become an intercessor https://tinyurl.com/HOPEIntercessor

09/06/2026

Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to Ukrainians after recent attacks on cities and civilian infrastructure killed innocent people. During his Sept. 6 Angelus, he renewed his appeal to end the violence and pursue dialogue, peace and diplomacy.
🎥 CNS photo/Vatican Media