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On March 19, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph as the husband of the Virgin Mary. We invite you to join us for daily Mass at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, and then to visit the St. Joseph's table in the Narthex where you will find blessed holy cards, a Litany of St. Joseph handout, and a sweet treat for you to take.

Our guest speaker is Jason Boyett, an experienced professional writer whose work includes books, feature journalism, celebrity ghostwriting, high-end corporate copywriting, and the popular Religiverse newsletter. He is also heavily involved in the media landscape of Amarillo, Texas, his hometown, as host and creator of the Hey Amarillo podcast and cofounder of the award-winning, Amarillo-focused magazine, Brick & Elm. Join us on Wednesday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to hear Jason speak on A Stroll Through the Apocalypse and the End of the World.

The Bach's Lunch series is (Bach) by popular demand! Bring a box lunch and some friends with you. The Bach's Lunches are a wonderful time for Lenten reflection and good music among friends. Held at various churches in Amarillo and Canyon on selected Fridays during Lent, each program will begin promptly at 12:05 p.m. with a 25-minute organ recital. Following the recital, if allowed, the host church will provide tea, coffee, and a place to eat. You'll have plenty of time to get (Bach) to work by 1 p.m. Friday, March 21 @ St. Ann's Catholic Church; Dr. Elizabeth McKee, Organist Johann Sebastian Bach's 340th birthday!

If you are involved in any ministry at the church where children and/or youth are present, you must be Safe Environment Trained. The next Safe Environment Training at St. Ann's will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. Please ​pre-register at https://www.virtus.org. Contact Dcn. Dave or Mary Rausch at (806) 681-9146 with any questions.

The Ladies of St. Ann's and the Knights of Columbus are offering two scholarships to parishioners who are graduating high school this year and are planning to attend any higher education program that prepares them for a career. Scholarship applications are available in the narthex or on the St. Ann's website. (Click anywhere in this article to access the scholarship application.)

We need a volunteer to serve as a classroom helper for our 3rd grade Religious Education class. This role is a great opportunity to support our lead catechist and be involved in the faith formation of our students, without the full responsibility of being a lead catechist. The position will start on Sunday, March 16, and there will only be 7 classes left in the semester before summer break, so it's a great opportunity to make an impact in a short amount of time. Please note that, as part of our diocesan guidelines, all catechists and volunteers are required to attend Safe Environment Training to ensure the safety and well-being of our children and adults. (St. Ann's is offering a Safe Environment Training session on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m.) If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Chris Hall, DRE, at 806-655-3302.

Do you feel called to serve at Mass? We ​are always looking for Altar Servers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ushers. If you are interested, please contact Terri Huseman at the Parish ​Office (806-655-3302) or email [email protected].

Join us at Palace Coffee to learn about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Blessed Carlo Acutis, and St. Kateri Tekakwitha on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. We will meet in the back room. Food will be provided and coffee will be available for purchase. Childcare will be provided at the parish hall. Contact Alyssa Albers to request childcare.

Due to ongoing construction at our facilities, we are unable to host our beloved annual Czech Sausage Dinner this year. While we will miss gathering with all of your for this cherished tradition, we are excited to keep the spirit alive! This year, we are offering sausage and kolache pre-orders so you can still enjoy these delicious Czech favorites. We'll also be hosting a 50/50 raffle for added fun and community spirit. Keep an eye out for order forms, which are coming soon. We also invite you to join us next year in our new facilities as we celebrate the return of this wonderful event. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Small Groups are now forming! The new curriculum will the The Saints, a docudrama by Martin Scorsese. Small Groups meet in various locations. Sign up in the narthex or by calling Cindy Rohrbach. Her number is in the January 12 and January 19 bulletins. ​The top 5 reasons to join a small group are: Growing in your personal faith, Building community, Developing friendships, Creating fellowship, Inspiration.

Join Deacon Joe in exploring the Psalms of Creation. Classes will be on Sundays from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Sundays or 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Sunday classes will meet on: February 2 & 9; March 2, 16, & 23; and ​April 6. ​The Wednesday dates are still to be determined. ​Registration is available in the narthex.

Fr. Scott will be discussing Hot Topics during the Pastor's Class. Registration is not required--just show up! The classes are offered during the Sunday Faith Formation hour, 10:15-11:15 a.m. January 26: Construction Update February 23: Divisions in the Church: Traditionalists vs. Liberals March 30: Ethical Dilemmas and Faith April 27: Divorce/Annulments

Donut delivery dates are open. Please consider volunteering by picking up our weekly order at Got Donuts in Canyon and ​delivering them to the church by 8:45 a.m. ​The donuts have already been purchased. Sign up on our parish website: https://stannsofcanyon.org/coffee-and-donuts

Death is a difficult topic to discuss for many people, but it is something we will all face one day. An intentional act of love for your family might be in the form of pre-planning your own funeral, or helping a loved one plan their funeral in advance. Details for the Vigil Service, Funeral Liturgy, and Rite of Committal could all be decided ahead of time and written down for when your loved ones need that information. We are offering an opportunity to do just that at our Funeral Planning Workshops. You will be given information to understand all the decisions needing to be made, and our Funeral Planning Team will be there to guide you through the process. There are two different times to choose from: Monday, January 13, from 2-3:30 p.m. or Tuesday, January 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. Please preregister so that we can have materials ready for you at the workshop by calling the Parish Office at (806) 655-3302 or by signing up in the narthex.

St. Ann's is offering a 10 hour catechesis class for adults who have already received the Eucharist but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you fall into this category and are interested in participating, please contact Christ Hall at [email protected] or call the parish office (806) 655-3302 by Friday, January 31, 2025. (Please click on the article title to see the entire article, including candidate requirements.)

Do you know someone who has left the Catholic Church and would like to return? It can be a pretty intimidating prospect. Sometimes, all they need is an invitation to take that first step. "Landings" is a program designed to welcome returning Catholics and help them to feel at home in their parish family. We plan to meet for 8 weeks beginning in January. We are looking for additional team members. If you would like to be part of this great ministry, please contact Kendra Backus. Her contact information is in the December 8 bulletin.

Normally a Holy Day of Obligation, this year, the Solemnity is being celebrated on Monday, December 9. Our Bishop, in following others, has decided that the Solemnity is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. We will have a 9 a.m. Mass on Monday, Dec. 9, to celebrate the Solemnity.

Gather your loved ones, cozy up, and join the St. Ann's community for a heartwarming viewing of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Enjoy the magic of the season on the big screen with your parish family! We will attend the 11 a.m. showing of the movie at Cinemark Hollywood 16 (9100 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, TX 79119), with the doors opining at 10:30 a.m. There are a limited number of tickets available for parishioners. ​Call the parish office at (806) 651-3302) or email [email protected] to RSVP.

A limited number of copies of Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong are available in the parish office for a $15 donation. The discussion date will be announced later.

For those parents seeking Baptism of their child or those chosen to be Godparents of a child, just a reminder that you must attend the Reborn Baptism class. Reborn explores the deeply personal power of baptism, bringing to light the spiritual reality for ​parents and ​godparents, and most importantly, the child being baptized. This class will be offered on Tuesday, ​Nov. 26, at 7 ​p.m. For more information, please contact Dcn. Gabe Rivas at [email protected].