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Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Posted on March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by St. Ann's Webmaster

On Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a service in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The same act, on the same day, will be carried out in Fatima by His Eminence Cardinal Krajewski, Apostolic Almoner, as envoy of the Holy Father. In response to Holy Father, Bishop Joseph will offer Mas...
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WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS.

Posted on March 5, 2021February 1, 2024 by St. Ann's Webmaster

St. Ann is the grandmother to Our Lord, and mother to Our Lady. St. Ann's feast day is July 26th, preceded by a novena from July 17 - 25th Fourteen years after Our Lord’s death, Saint Mary Magdalen, Saint Martha, Saint Lazarus, and the others of the little band of Christians who were piled into a boat without sails or oars and pushed out to sea to perish — in the persecution of the Christians...
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Welcome Back

Posted on August 28, 2020October 23, 2020 by St. Ann's Webmaster

A few things to note: The obligation to attend Sunday Mass is Dispensed by Bishop Joseph Nguyen for the entire Diocese of Kamloops.-Social Distancing is in effect. Do not attend Mass if you are sick or at risk of becoming sick.-Please follow the directional arrows. Exit to the double doors at the back of the church. Please be attentive to the ushers, who will direct you to your seats. P...
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School Fundraiser Survey

Posted on September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

To all St. Ann's School Families and our Parish Community, Every year the school undertakes several fundraising activities to assist with the operations of our school and keep tuition rates practical. We are interested in hearing from you regarding your preferences in this regard. Please see the attached survey form for details. Thank you for your continued support.
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Homily – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

Beloved parishioners, as you are most likely aware, this is my last Sunday with you. I was reading this morning in the Acts of the Apostles where St Paul was leaving the people of Asia and exhorting them to stay faithful. I thought I would do something similar. I know my work here is done and I am very confident that Fr Vincent will continue this work of God, as I continued it from Fr Peter. It ...
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Homily – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

“What have I done to you?” This is what Elijah asks Elisha when he calls him to be the next prophet of Israel. It is a question that I would like to explore today. What have I done to you? Of course, I am not talking about me personally, but what God has done to us. What has He done for us? He created us and created a world, a universe, for us to exist in and strive in. In this universe, He creat...
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Homily – Corpus Christi – Year C

Posted on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

There is a town in Alberta called Cowley. To this town was sent a priest by his bishop. When he arrived, the people were openly hostile to him. They told him, “We don’t want you walking around here looking like a priest and saying your priest things. We don’t need a priest.” His first Sunday there were four people, though he preached one of his best homilies. His collection netted him only enou...
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Homily – Most Holy Trinity – Year C

Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

Praise the Holy Trinity, undivided unity, Holy God, Mighty God. Today we come to the greatest mystery of our faith. We might be thinking what is the big deal? Why does it matter that God is a Trinity? Why can’t He simply be one, like the Jews and Muslims believe? The reason is love and salvation. God reveals Himself as a family of God. There is a perfect Love in the family of God. Okay so what d...
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Homily – Pentecost – Year C

Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

Many years ago my grandparents bought a new car. The salesman started the car and they drove it home and parked it in the garage. The next day when they went to start it they could not. My grandfather, being mechanical, checked the battery which seemed fine but they still couldn’t start the car. For six months the new car sat in the garage. When my brother stopped by, they asked him if he could s...
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Homily – Solemnity of the Ascension – Year C

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by St. Ann's Webmaster

The Solemnity of the Ascension seems to me very fitting this year and at this time in my life and at this time in the parish. Today is the day we commemorate Jesus leaving His Apostles in bodily form. We would think that they would be weeping yet today it says they went home rejoicing. They waited in Jerusalem for the coming feast of Pentecost. It seems that in life we will have to go through man...
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