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When we hear “Lift up your hearts” in mass, let’s us think of the future life of heaven where the Eucharist is bringing us. Pope St John Paul II put it beautifully: “The Eucharist is really a glimpse of heaven appearing on earth. It is a glorious ray of the heavenly Jerusalem which pierces the clouds of our history and lights up our journey”. May we contribute our new song, sung to the Lord.

In today’s Gospel we see Jesus beginning his public ministry and are told, “Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him”.

God blesses all those who do good. It is a message for those who want to follow Jesus. Let’s renew our own Baptismal promises today, asking God for help to live each minute, hour and day in fidelity to them.

Today begins the annual Archbishop’s Call to Share appeal. Watch Archbishop Naumann's message to us.

Epiphany means manifestation. In this case, a manifestation of God’s love for us. This manifestation got the attention of the magi who lived a thousand miles away. Who were these magi? Scripture scholars say they came from Persia, modern Iraq and Iran.

Special thanks to the Family Life Office in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas for publishing this newsletter. Enjoy reading the January/February 2022 issue.

Due to the winter weather forecasted, 9AM Mass for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is canceled for Saturday, January 1, 2022. Reminder there is no confessions or 4 PM mass on Saturday, January 1st.

"The shepherds went in haste and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger. God in his sacred place: God, who engenders harmoniously living together in one house: He will give power and strength to his people."

Merry Christmas! We pray that you and your family are able to spend time together this Christmas season, celebrating the birth of our Savior! “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.” – John 1:9

As we count down the days before the birth of Our Lord, in this pre-Christmas Octave, let’s meditate each evening on the O Antiphons. The O Antiphons are so called because they each begin with "O".

On the third Sunday of Advent, the penitential purple of the season changes to rose and we celebrate “Gaudete” or “Rejoice!” Sunday.

This Advent, as we grow in our expectation of the coming Messiah, let’s grow in our expectation of hearing God’s voice. Let’s not just seek God in the big decisions of life. Let’s tune in to how God speaks to us about the little things.

Lots of things happening at St. Ann this weekend, December 4 & 5.

Today is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. We ask that you consider giving Catholic this year to support St. Ann Catholic Church & School. Donating to St. Ann enables us to provide ministries and opportunities in our vibrant parish. Make a gift online today!

The first candle on the Advent wreath is often called the “Hope” candle: for all who believed the prophecy and who hoped and will hope in the Lord.

Enjoy this video message from Pastor, Father Craig Maxim. Click here to watch.

What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of God, for Christ to rule our lives? Our invitation today as we worship is to recognize and seek the Kingdom of God so as to live in that place: existing in past, present and future where certain conditions exist.

This weekend Nov. 20 & 21 is the annual Knights Frozen Turkey Drive.

For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

What is God beckoning us toward as we begin the mass today? As we listen to the Scriptures and receive His Body and Blood? What is our inspiration to be? We are being lead to embrace a deeper consideration of what it means to be in God’s presence and to ask for our prayers to be heard.