St. Ann Catholic Church, La Vernia, Texas

09/16/2026

Day 9 — A Prayer for Rain

Almighty God, for nine days we have come before You as one parish family, asking for the gift of rain.

Today we place our final petition into Your hands. Send gentle and abundant rain upon our fields, pastures, gardens, livestock, and communities. Let the dry earth drink deeply and new life spring forth.

And when the rain comes, may we remember to lift our hearts to You in thanksgiving.

Lord, hear the prayers of Your people. Send us the rain we need, protect us from harmful storms, and renew the face of the earth. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be

St. Ann, pray for us.
St. Isidore the Farmer, pray for us.

🌧️ Lord, in Your mercy, send us gentle and life-giving rain. Amen.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Day 8 — For God’s Will

Heavenly Father, You know our needs even before we speak them. We ask boldly for the gift of rain, yet above all, we surrender ourselves to Your loving will.

Give us the grace to trust You in every circumstance. May the rain we seek come gently and safely, bringing refreshment rather than harm and blessing the land that so desperately needs it.

Your will be done, Lord. We place our trust in You. Amen.

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be

St. Ann, pray for us.
St. Isidore the Farmer, pray for us.

🌧️ Lord, in Your mercy, send us gentle and life-giving rain. Amen.

09/14/2026

Day 7 — For Hope

God of hope, when the ground is dry and the skies remain clear, keep our hearts from becoming discouraged.

Remind us that You are always near and that no prayer offered in faith is wasted. Renew our hope, strengthen our faith, and help us place every worry into Your hands.

May clouds gather, may gentle rain fall, and may our hearts remain firmly rooted in You. Amen.

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be

St. Ann, pray for us.
St. Isidore the Farmer, pray for us.

🌧️ Lord, in Your mercy, send us gentle and life-giving rain. Amen.

09/13/2026

St. Ann Catholic Church, La Vernia, Texas

09/13/2026

St. Ann Catholic Church, La Vernia, Texas

09/13/2026

Day 6 — In Thanksgiving

Gracious God, even as we ask for rain, we stop today to give You thanks.

Thank You for the blessings we sometimes overlook—for our families, our parish, our community, our land, and the gift of each new day. Give us grateful hearts in times of abundance and in times of need.

We thank You for what You have given, and we trust You with what we still need. Lord, send us rain. Amen.

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be

St. Ann, pray for us.
St. Isidore the Farmer, pray for us.

🌧️ Lord, in Your mercy, send us gentle and life-giving rain. Amen.

09/12/2026

Day 5 — For Our Community

Loving God, today we pray for our entire community and all those affected by drought and extreme dryness.

Protect our homes and land from fire. Provide for those facing hardship. Unite us in compassion and generosity toward our neighbors.

As we pray together, may the rain we seek also remind us of the grace You pour into our lives each day.

Lord, bless our community and refresh our land. Amen.

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be

St. Ann, pray for us.
St. Isidore the Farmer, pray for us.

🌧️ Lord, in Your mercy, send us gentle and life-giving rain. Amen.

09/11/2026

Day 4 — For Patience & Perseverance

Father, waiting can be difficult. When our prayers seem unanswered, help us remain faithful. Teach us to trust Your timing and to persevere in prayer.

We continue to ask You with humble hearts: send rain upon our community. May our waiting draw us closer to You and remind us that we depend upon You for all things.

Jesus, we trust in You. Lord, send us rain. Amen.

Our Father
10 Hail Marys
Glory Be

St. Ann, pray for us.
St. Isidore the Farmer, pray for us.

🌧️ Lord, in Your mercy, send us gentle and life-giving rain. Amen.

09/10/2026

Liturgical Minister Day Retreat

Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
St. Ann Catechetical Center

All Liturgical Ministers are invited to join us for a special morning of prayer, reflection, fellowship, and renewal as we grow together in our call to serve Christ and His Church.

All Liturgical Ministers Are Welcome!

* Lectors
* Mass Coordinators
* Hospitality Ministers
* Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
* Altar Servers
* Music Ministry

Whether you have served for many years or are newer to ministry, we hope you will make plans to join us for this opportunity to be spiritually renewed and strengthened in the important work you do for our parish.

**There is no cost to attend!**
We simply ask that you RSVP in advance so we can prepare for everyone joining us.

Come be renewed in your faith, encouraged in your ministry, and reminded of the gift it is to serve at the Lord’s table.

We look forward to spending this special morning with you!

Link to register: https://giving.myparishsoft.io/App/Form/cc6c9055-992c-4d48-8168-f1c476a069b2