St Ann's Church-Manlius

10/26/2026

🥳 Happy birthday Fr. Cliff 🥳
Thank you for being a faithful shepherd to our community! We hope that you get to do something fun today to celebrate! 🎂🎁

10/21/2026

Everyone is welcome! Bring a bucket to collect your treats and don't forget to wear your costume!

We are looking for people to host a trunk. If you are interested, please reach out to the parish office (315-682-5181) or send us a message.

10/07/2026

With the start of our Faith Formation year we wanted to remind all of our families that there is always a place for them at St. Ann's. Your children are not the future of our church, they are part of it right now and we are better with their presence.

Please be advised of our expectations at Mass: Children are not simply the future of the Catholic Church. They are part of the Church right now!

If your kids are loud, please still come to Mass.

If you’re running late because getting everyone dressed and out the door was a battle, please still come to Mass.

If your toddler won’t sit still, please still come to Mass.

If your baby needs to eat, please still come to Mass.

If your child asks questions at the least convenient moment, please still come to Mass.

If someone cries, drops a toy, or has to make their third trip to the bathroom, please still come to Mass.

If your child doesn’t know all the prayers, responses, or exactly when to sit, stand, and kneel, please still come to Mass.

If you feel like you spent the entire Mass managing your children and heard approximately 12% of the homily, please still come to Mass.

If Sunday morning feels messy instead of peaceful, please still come to Mass.

If you’re worried your children are distracting the people around you, please still come to Mass.

If your child has a disability or special needs, please still come to Mass.

Children do not learn how to be part of the Church by staying home until they can sit quietly. They learn by being here.

They learn the Sign of the Cross by watching us make it.

They learn the prayers by hearing us pray them.

They learn the Scriptures by hearing the Word of God proclaimed.

They learn reverence by watching us kneel.

They learn that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist by seeing the love and reverence with which we approach to receive Him.

They learn that the Church is their home because we make room for them here.

The wiggles, whispers, crying babies, and little voices are not signs that children don't belong at Mass. They are signs that the Church is alive.

So bring the babies. Bring the toddlers. Bring the big kids. Sit in the front so the littles can see. Step out when you need to… but always come back in.

At Baptism, these children became members of the Body of Christ. They belong here. They need the grace of the sacraments, the example of their parents, and the love and patience of their parish family.

Children are not simply the future of the Catholic Church. They are part of the Church right now!

Credit: St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, LA thanks for the reminder!

09/22/2026

We are celebrating fall and the completion of our sanctuary refresh together as a parish family on September 26th & 27th. All are welcome!

If you would like to sign up to volunteer please visit our website (saintannschurch.com). If you have any questions please email our Christian Service Coordinator, Corine, or call Patty in the Parish Office at 315-682-5181.

08/27/2026

Blessing of the Backpacks! 🎒
Calling all students! Bring your backpack to Mass as we ask God’s blessing on our students, teachers, and families as they begin a new school year.

📚 Saturday, August 29 at the 4:30 PM Mass
📚 Sunday, August 30 at the 10:15 AM Mass

Bring your backpack and receive a special blessing for the year ahead!

06/21/2026

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Eternal Father, we pray for all fathers today. Strengthen them in their vocations, guide them by Your wisdom, and fill their hearts with Your unending love. May they lead their families closer to You each day.

Bless all grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, and father figures who provide guidance and support to those they love. We ask that you watch over all fathers, both living and deceased, and grant them eternal rest and peace.

We pray for fathers who are struggling or facing difficult times, as well as all those men whose hearts long to experience the gift of fatherhood. We ask that they may find comfort and strength in those around them and feel your presence as you walk with them on their journey.
Amen.

05/10/2026

God,
We give thanks for the gift of motherhood. For all the love and sacrifices that mothers make for their families. Today we ask your blessing for all mothers and mothers to be, may they feel your loving presence in their lives.
May mothers feel the joy of raising their children, the strength to face challenges, the patience to guide their children with wisdom, and the courage to nurture their families with love. May your blessings be upon all mothers, that they know how much they are loved and appreciated.

Bless all grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, and motherly figures who provide guidance and support to their loved ones. We ask that you watch over all mothers, both living and deceased, and grant them eternal rest and peace.
We pray for mothers who may be struggling or facing difficult times, as well as all those whose hearts long for the gift of a child. We ask that they may find comfort and strength in those around them and feel your presence as you walk with them on their journey.

We seek the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother, Mary, that she may guide all mothers with her gentle heart and maternal grace. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for these women now and always. May they find in you a constant source of comfort, grace, and inspiration.

We ask all this in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Amen

04/10/2026

Even in the messy seasons, there is always a reason to praise God. We remember that we aren't standing on our own strength, but on his unfailing/neverending love. Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter is a beautiful reminder to do just that.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1

04/06/2026

May the peace and joy of our Risen Lord be with you and your family this Easter!

04/03/2026

John 19:30