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If you signed up, or are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and were not able to make one of the evening trainings, please join us at the following make-up training: between the Masses on Sunday, ​Oct. 27.

Bring your creatures, great and small, to the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6, at 4 p.m. The blessing will take place in the east parking lost next to the playground. For the safety of all present, please keep your pet on a leash or in a crate. This custom remembers Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, and is celebrated on or near ​his feast day of October 4.

A Safe Environment Training session will be held at 6 p.m. this Thursday, October 3. Working with the staff at the Catholic Student Center, the St. Ann's Safe Environment Coordinator will hold the training at the Catholic Student Center here in Canyon (2610 4th Ave.). If you are involved in any ministry at the church where children and/or youth are present, you must be Safe Environment trained. Please re-register at https://www.virtus.org. Contact Deacon Dave or Mary at 806-681-9146 or [email protected] with any questions.

Please join us this Friday, September 20, for Mass and 12:15, then we'll have lunch and play a few rounds of bingo. We are still without a kitchen, so we will be having pizza, water & desserts. There is no charge to attend, but you must pre-register so we make sure t have enough food and seats. Please call or text Laurie Featherstone before noon on Thursday, September 19, if you will be joining us. (Click anywhere in this article to connect to the Flocknote with Laurie's number.)

We are thrilled that Faith Formation is off to such a great start this year, and we deeply appreciate the trust you place in us to help guide your children in their journey of faith. Our dedicated Catechists are committed to teaching, but occasionally they may need to miss class due to illness, family emergencies, or ​other commitments. To ensure that our classes continue smoothly, we need a reliable group of volunteers who are willing to step in ​as substitute teachers and classroom helpers. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your time and talents while serving our parish community. If you feel called to support our program in this way, please consider joining our team of substitute volunteers. Your involvement would be greatly ​valued and make a ​significant difference in our Faith Formation efforts. Thank you for your continued support and for helping to nurture the faith of our young parishioners.

The first Confirmation II Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Students and at least one parent need to attend this workshop. Confirmation sponsors are invited to attend as well. This is for all students in the second year ​program.

St. Ann's is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, September 3, from 4:30-7 p.m. Look for the Blood Mobile. Please schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling 806-331-8833 or visit yourbloodinstitute.org.

Our Fallback Committee is already diligently planning for our annual Fallback Dinner and Dance on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Prepare to be contacted or even volunteer to be a sponsor of the event and/or donate an item/experience/service to the silent auction by contacting Theresa Hernandez (her contact information is in the September 1 bulletin) as soon as possible. Of course everyone will be urged to buy tickets and sell tickets to your neighbors, family, and friends. The proceeds from this event are needed more than even as we look to pay for our new buildings under construction. Thank you!