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Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, Archbishop Blair as formally dispensed those “for whom this is an especially joyful celebration from the Lenten obligation to abstain from meat that day”. He encourages you to choose another day on which to transfer the Lenten abstinence.

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Once again, the parish of St Ann came through with volunteers and shoppers to make our Used Book Sale a huge success. Thank you so much for your continued support of the St. Ann Scholarship Fund. The following are some responses from students who are being helped: "St. Ann Parish has continually helped me receive a great education here at East Catholic and has helped me grow towards the student and person I want to become." "I guarantee to show how much this opportunity means to me through my school work, grades, and representing East Catholic High School. " St. Ann parishioners makes a difference in so many lives!!

Adults, were you baptized and received First Communion but were never Confirmed? If so, click here for more information about our Spring Adult Confirmation Prep Program.

Father Fontana will be celebrating the live television Mass on Tuesday, January 3rd at 10:00 a.m. The television Mass is broadcast on Comcast - WCCT-TV My TV 1059, as well as online at ortv.org

St. Ann Cares is looking for new leadership and planning members.  The continuity  of this ministry depends on someone stepping forward to lead it. Our St. Ann Cares Ministry repairs, paints and performs landscaping tasks for those in need. If this sounds like something you would be interested in let me know. I would love to talk to you.  Thank you , Steve  Rose: sjrose1088@gmail.com

Shop Fair Trade products including coffee, chocolates, clothing, pottery, baskets, Christmas decorations, ornaments and more! Saturday, November 19th from 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday, November 20th from 9am to 12:30pm. Hosted by our Social Outreach Committee.

Don't forget to pick up your pie orders this weekend in the Gathering Space after all Masses. Also, the Turkey Express truck will be in the parking lot before/after Masses this weekend for the Turkey and Fixin's Collection.

We will be collecting frozen turkeys (under 20 lbs), all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal and Gift Cards (Stop & Shop/Big Y) for families in need. Click title for more information, including suggested donations.

Father Fontana will not be celebrating the 11/7/22 TV Mass but instead will be celebrating the live television Mass on Tuesday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m. The television Mass is broadcast on Comcast - WCCT-TV My TV 1059.

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On Sunday, June 26th, Fr. Chacko visited St. Ann and talked of his mission to fund the food, housing and education for seminary students in India. Please consider donating to help him support the formation of new priests. Click the title to make a one time online donation.

Local Knights of Columbus Council 4376, will host a first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney, Connecticut priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus Church of St. Ann, 289 Arch Rd., Avon 11:00am Mass on Sun., June 19, 2022. All are welcome to Venerate the Relic and ask for Blessed McGivney's intercession.

Fr. McHugh has graciously given every parish family the gift of a subscription to FORMED.org, a wonderful website that is like a “Catholic Netflix/YouTube” channel. It features thousands of videos, faith studies, movies, podcasts, eBooks, audio books, cartoons and more, for people of all ages. We have been getting great feedback on what parishioners are enjoying on FORMED! To read these tips, visit https://stannavon.org/our-recommendations. If you haven’t signed up yet, please visit our parish website - stannavon.org – and click the FORMED box on the home page for the ‘how to’s’. We’d love to hear YOUR recommendations for what you’re loving on FORMED. Please email them to Ann at ann.distefano@stannavon.com.

State Senate Will Vote Tomorrow to make Abortion a Constitutional Right in Connecticut - Contact Your Senator Now. (Click title to send a pre-written email to your senator - you may edit it as well). The State Senate is expected to vote tomorrow, April 19th, on S.J. 30 "Resolution Proposing a State Constitutional Amendment to Recognize a Right of Personal Reproductive Autonomy and Freedom", which is the next step in making abortion a constitutionally protected right in our state. It would includes abortion on demand without any limitations up to the moment of birth. The Conference recognizes that abortion is volatile issue. Most pro-choice voters agree with limitations, especially in light of advancements in care for pre-term newborns and new thresholds for viability. Therefore, unlimited abortion should not be enshrined in our Constitution. Matters of public policy must remain in the hands of the public. The issue should remain with our elected representatives, who can consider different opinions and the changing definition of viability.

As a reminder, for the month of March 2022, Church of Saint Ann Food Pantry Garden has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold at the stores located at 498 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury CT and 1799 Farmington Avenue, Unionville CT.