As you may know, there was a devastating earthquake in Myanmar this March. Father Joe Cheah is a co-founder of The Children Charitable Foundation of Myanmar. The mission of the Foundation is to "...provide financial support to St. Mary’s Home in Kyauktan, Myanmar. This orphanage provides a home to girls in a country beleaguered by civil war and poverty. Despite the many charged conflicts in the region, St. Mary’s provides a safe and equitable home for girls of all nationalities and religions." Please consider donating to Father Cheah's Foundation to help them through this tragedy. Click here to donate.
This year there will be 51 candidates receiving the sacrament of First Holy Eucharist. Due to the many years of positive response, we would like to continue to gift each child with a First Communion Bible. We are asking that you sponsor any child or children, with this gift. It will be presented to them on their First Communion Day. In return, we will be asking the children to pray for the person who gave it to them every time they read their Bible. If you are interested in being part of this beautiful event, please pick up a form in the Gathering Space and return it with your payment of $15.00 per Bible (made out to Church of St. Ann) or CLICK HERE to complete online.
Round up your family and friends and join us in Fr. Bennett Hall on Friday, April 4th, for a Lenten Pasta Dinner! Both marinara and clam sauces will be available as well as gluten free pasta for those who need it. The dinner is from 5:30-7pm and the cost is only $8 for adults, $5 for kids, with a family max of $25! Hosted by the Men of Saint Ann. Click here if you wish to sign up and pre-pay online.
Our very own, Fr. Joe Cheah, has been invited to deliver the Reverend Crean Distinguished Lecture in Catholic Thought at Elms College on March 24, 2025 at 4:30-6pm. The topic will be: Anti-Asian Racism and Catholic Social Teaching. Click here for more information!
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday, March 15th from 7-10pm in Fr. Bennett Hall! Featuring Irish Dancers from the Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance, music for dancing provided by DJ Royal Beats and dessert provided by our Gather Committee. BYOB and Potluck. Cost is $15 per person.
CLICK HERE to RSVP. Payment can be made online when rsvp'ing, or be made at the event.
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd from 6:30-9pm in Fr. Bennett Hall for a Wine Tasting Event with light appetizers. The event is hosted by our Knights of Columbus, Pius XIII Council 4376. The cost is $15 per person/$25 per couple. Proceeds will benefit Feeding Greater Hartford, a non-profit that annually collects over 80 tons of surplus food and distributes it to over a dozen local pantries, shelters, and transitional housing providers. Click here to rsvp and pay online.
(Rescheduled to 2/23 due to snow forecast) Women of St. Ann’s, you are invited to a Sisters in Christ Luncheon! Please join us on Sunday, February 23rd after the 11:00 Mass in Fr. Bennett Hall to celebrate the vibrant community of women here at St Ann! The cost is $35 to include a light lunch and a guest speaker from Holy Family, Liza Peters, presenting “Following in the Footsteps of Mary”, with the remainder to be used toward a donation to Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center in Torrington. Click here to rsvp and pay online.
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, His Excellency, Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford, will visit our parish and celebrate the 9:30 AM Mass. Following the Mass, there will be a light reception in Father Bennett Hall where you will have the opportunity to meet Archbishop Coyne. To ensure there are no time constraints, we will be canceling the 11:00 AM Mass for that Sunday only.
It is a great honor to welcome Archbishop Coyne to our parish. I encourage you to mark your calendars and make every effort to attend this special occasion.
At Mass this weekend, Aiden shared stories from his mission trip last spring to Peru with FOCUS. Between building houses, connecting with locals and sharing and deepening his faith, Aiden was so impacted by this experience he is planning on returning to Peru this spring break to help out again. He grew up attending St. Ann, graduated from NWC and is currently a student at the College of William and Mary.
He is quite a role model for all of us. We ask all parishioners to keep Aiden in your prayers as he prepares for his next mission and if you would like to support him financially, CLICK HERE to visit his FOCUS donation website.
The Archdiocese of Hartford will celebrate its Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass in conjunction with the observance of National Marriage Week (Feb 9-15, 2025) an international event seeking to strengthen marriages in communities and influence the current culture.
On Sat, Feb 15 at 4:00pm, The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford, will be honoring couples celebrating milestone marriage anniversaries: first and five-year increments from 5 to 60 years, and every year beyond 60 years during 2024-2025.
Click HERE for more information and to register. Registration closes on Tue, Jan 28.
For questions, please contact Valerie St. Jean, Coordinator of Adult & Family Life Ministries at Valerie.stjean@aohct.org or 860-242-5573 ext. 2678.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 9, 2024 is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year and will be celebrated at the 9am Mass that morning.
St. Ann's Family Ministry invites all families to join them in making Advent wreaths on Saturday, November 16th at 3pm in Fr. Bennett Hall. Grandparents are welcome to bring grandchildren. All materials will be provided, as well as snacks and beverages. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the significance of the Advent wreath and share in fellowship. We hope to see you there as we kick off this meaningful season together! If you have any questions please e-mail Family Ministry at: stannfamilyministry@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to Sign Up!
Stop by the Gathering Space to sign up to light the Advent wreath at one of our Advent Masses. All are welcome: individuals, couples or families! Look for the purple binder and sign up for one Mass. Thanks!
Join us on Tuesday, November 26th right here at Saint Ann, for a service of Gratitude and Thanksgiving with local faith leaders of many traditions. There will be a soup and bread supper at 6pm and the service will begin at 7pm. Please contact the parish office (kris.martino@stannavon.com or 860-673-9858) if you will be bringing soup and/or bread supper. Please let us know your name, phone number and what you are brining. Thank you!
Please join us to support farmers and artisans from developing countries. The Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am-5pm and on Sunday, November 24th from 9am-12:30pm. Items such as coffee, woven crafts, chocolates, Christmas decoration and more will be available. Why not get started on your Christmas list! Sponsored by St. Ann's Social Outreach Ministry.
Our Knights of Columbus will be taking pie orders in the Gathering Space after all Masses the weekends of November 9/10 and 16/17. The delicious pies (apple, pumpkin, very berry & peach praline) are only $12 each and can be picked up after all Masses the weekend of November 23/24...just in time for Thanksgiving! CLICK HERE TO ORDER & PAY ONLINE!
Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this divine presentation of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. From miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father's razor sharp Irish wit. This hilarious, interactive comedy includes a collection, a raffle and even an actual Bingo game. (18 & up) Review: “Your program was incredible. You had everyone spellbound, as you took them on your journey of laughter, dancing, singing and providing the audience with a spirituality check. You made everyone happy, you made everyone grateful that they had God on their side. You also helped us add funds to our treasury for our many causes that we support throughout the year.” Frank Connelly Jr. Grand Knight, Sacred Heart Council 5780, Madison, CT