What does the TSA and Advent have in common?

There has been much furor over the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) recent requirements for even more stringent security measures.  Full body imaging makes some people uncomfortable, if not for themselves, then certainly for their small children.  A more...

Pastor’s Pen – November 21, 2010

Our pastor, Fr. Bill, has graciously invited me to share this column with him every other week during the time I am with you at St. Ann’s. I thought I would use this opportunity to tell you a little more about myself, as well as to outline briefly what Fr. Bill and I...

Pastor’s Pen – November 14, 2010

Of many things… As promised, thanks to Patrick Garrett, the year end fiscal report is up on the parish website. If you want to view it, go to: www.stannchurch-stl.org/2009-10-parish-year-end-report/ Thanks once again for your faithful and amazing stewardship. Your...

Are you good at asking the right questions?

Little Timmy got a toy drum for his birthday.  And he loved that drum above all the other gifts he got that day.  Timmy loved that drum.  Aunt Dottie, growing weary asked Timmy: “Aren’t you tired of playing that drum yet?”  It was the wrong question.  About 10 minutes...