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Parishioners who are 60+ years old are invited to join us next Friday (February 9) for a potluck luncheon, followed by an afternoon of bingo. The potluck will begin at 1 p.m. in the parish hall. Parishioners under the age of 75 are asked to bring a main dish to share, while those over 75 are asked to bring a side dish. Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon!

All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. for Mass in the church. After Mass, we will enjoy a baked spaghetti meal prepared by members of the Holy Family Circle and then break into groups for sessions that will help us to get ready for Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. See you there!

The Ladies of St. Ann's will be distributing lapel roses after each of the Masses this weekend. These roses are intended to be worn as a witness to one's commitment to protect the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.

We are excited to welcome Stefani Wilhelm, a recent graduate of WTAMU, to our parish staff as a new part-time administrative assistant. She will gradually be taking on some of the tasks that Debbie Vega has performed in the past, especially with respect to parish communications. Please introduce yourself when you see her and thank her for her service to our parish community!

The annual diocesan Respect Life Mass and Walk will be held this Saturday (January 27). The Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, followed by a penitential walk to 15th & Taylor.

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.

As an act of charity, please continue to take precautions for your own health and the health of those around you at Mass. Thank you for doing your part to make our worship environment as healthy as possible!

All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the church. After Mass, we will enjoy loaded baked potato casserole for supper, followed by a Bible scavenger hunt. See you there!

Anyone interested in serving on a committee for this year's Czech Sausage Dinner is invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. We are still looking for a co-chair for this year's dinner, so please consider volunteering for that position.

If you do not receive emails or text messages from the parish through Flocknote, please consider signing up for this service. Just text "Canyon" to 84576, or visit www.flocknote.com/stanncanyon to complete the simple sign-up process. Registering for this service will ensure taht you receive any updates about parish activities, events, or schedule changes.

A lost and found bin is located in the parish office suite. If you have lost an item in the church or parish hall, please check this bin. If you find an item, please place it in this bin. Thank you for your assistance!

Our parish will host a blood drive for the Coffee Memorial Blood Center this Thursday (January 11) from 2:30-7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All donors will receive a free long-sleeved t-shirt.

If you are 18 years of age or older and have never celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, but have been baptized and received First Communion, please call Adrian Johnson at the parish office (655-3302) or email him at [email protected]. Preparation will begin soon for adults who wish to be confirmed by Bishop Zurek at St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, April 7.

Join us each Sunday in the parish hall after the 8:30 a.m. Mass for coffee and donuts. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners!

There will be no Mass this Wednesday evening. All students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us this Wednesday for supper at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. After our meal, high school students will gather for a discussion on what it meas to believe that Jesus is God incarnate, while middle school students examine the passion and death of Jesus. See you there!

If you are planning to have a child baptized in the next few months, or if you have been invited to serve as a godparent, please make plans to attend the Baptism preparation class this Tuesday evening (January 9) at 7 p.m. in Meeting Room C of the parish hall.

The spring adult education class exploring the Gospel of Mark meets each week from 10:05 to 10:55 in the adult education room. It's not too late to join!