Please note that the daily Mass schedule is tentative and subject to change. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated through Flocknote. Thank you for your understanding.

This year, because January 1 falls on a Monday, it is NOT a holyday of obligation for Catholics. We will, however, celebrate the Eucharist in the chapel on New Year's Day at 10 a.m. for those who wish to observe the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, and begin 2018 with a time of prayer, worship, and Holy Communion.

Since Christmas falls on a Monday this year, Catholics have an obligation to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist twice on the weekend of December 23-25. You may satisfy your obligation in one of the following ways: (1) Saturday evening Mass and Christmas Eve Mass, (2) Saturday evening Mass and Christmas Day Mass, (3) Sunday morning Mass and Christmas Eve Mass, (4) Sunday morning Mass and Christmas Day Mass, and (5) Christmas Eve Mass and Christmas Day Mass. The Sunday obligation is fulfilled by participating in a Mass celebrated on either Saturday evening or any time on Sunday. (It does not require that Mass be for the 4th Sunday of Advent, though that is certainly preferable.) The Christmas obligation is fulfilled by participating in a Mass celebrated on either the evening of December 24 (after 4 p.m.) or on the morning of December 25. The discipline of the Church does not allow Catholics to satisfy both obligations with just one Mass, so please plan accordingly.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Busch's ordination to the priesthood at a special Mass on Saturday December 16 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. 

Today (December 8) is the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holyday of obligation for all Catholics. Masses will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Please join us this evening (Sunday, October 29) at 7 p.m. in the church for an ecumenical Choral Evensong commemorating the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation movement in Europe. We will be joined by pastors from other churches here in Canyon and the choir for this service will include representatives from other churches in Canyon as well.

This Wednesday, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holyday of obligation for all Catholics. Masses will be celebrated here at St. Ann's at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the church.

Beginning on All Souls' Day and continuing throughout the month of November, our parish's Book of the Names of the Dead will be displayed near the baptismal font in the church. You are invited to inscribe in this book the names of all family members who have died during this past year or whose names have not previously been written in the book. We will pray for all of the faithful departed, including all those whose names are contained in this book, at each of our Masses during the month of November.

This Thursday, November 2, is All Souls' Day, when Catholics traditionally remember and pray for all of the faithful departed. We will celebrate the Holy Eucharist in the church at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening.

All parishioners are invited to bring their pets/animals to the back parking lot of the church this Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. for the traditional blessing of animals on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holyday of obligation for all Catholics. Masses will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All students are invited to bring their backbacks for a special blessing at the end of each Mass.

The Feast of Saints Joachim and Ann, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is this Wednesday, July 26, at 6 p.m. We will have a special celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the church. Please join us as we celebrate the life of Saints Ann and Joachim and ask for their continued intercession on behalf of our parish community!

On Saturday, June 3, Bishop Zurek will ordain Grant Spinhirne to the priesthood and Shane Wieck to the transitional diaconate. The Ordination Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. All Catholics are invited and encouraged to attend - especially if you have never been to an ordination before!

We will have a Communal Penance Service her at St. Ann's on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. Please take advantage of this opportunity to encounter God's extravagant mercy and grace through the Sacrament of Penance during this season of Lent!

Please join us next Sunday (March 26) for a sung Evening Prayer, followed immediately by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Evening Prayer (also known as Vespers) is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, prayed each day by Christians throughout the world. The service consists of psalms, a brief Scripture reading, intercessions, the Magnificat, and a closing prayer. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is a traditional blessing with a consecrated host exposed in a monstrance. Together, these make a beautiful and meditative liturgy! We hope to make this a part of our parish's liturgical life a few times each year, so please consider participating next Sunday evening!

The Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday is: 7 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Please note that there will be only one Mass next Sunday morning (New Year's Day) at 10 a.m. The Saturday evening vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. as usual.

The schedule for daily Masses is tentative, to be determined by the condition of Fr. Busch's voice. If Fr. Busch cannot celebrate Mass as scheduled, it will be announced through Flocknote. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) is a holyday of obligation for all Catholics. We will have a Vigil Mass on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. This will be *the only Mass* here at St. Ann's. The Catholic Student Center (2610 4th Ave. in Canyon) will have a Mass on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

Please join us on Saturday, December 10, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall for a potluck supper honoring our newly ordained deacon, Brian Lewis, and his wife, Cindy. Families with the last names beginning with A-G should bring a main dish; families with last names beginning with H-M should bring a vegetable dish; families with last names beginning with N-R should bring a salad; and families with last names beginning with S-Z should bring a dessert.