by St. Ann Staff | Mar 20, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” “What are we to make of these extraordinary words? There are two main ways of understanding these words which Jesus quotes from Psalm 22. The first possibility is that Jesus’ words are not an expression of abandonment, but,...
by St. Ann Staff | Mar 6, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
The Search is over… In the ‘breaking news’ department, this is to let you know that the principal search committee has concluded its work and offered a position to a candidate. And he said yes. So, we have a principal for next year and beyond. (God...
by St. Ann Staff | Feb 28, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
The Newman Center is offering a series of reflections during this year of Mercy as a part of our Spring Urban Immersion Trip. Matt Hubbard, St. Ann and Newman Center alum, is speaking at the first one. As always, you are welcome to attend any or all of these...
by St. Ann Staff | Feb 21, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
A new “tenant” in the rectory…. Catholic Charities has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing poverty in north St. Louis County, one family at a time. Pathways to Progress is a collaboration between Catholic Charities, the eight federated agencies, leaders in the...
by St. Ann Staff | Feb 14, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
During this Lenten Season, we are invited to turn our minds and hearts back towards our God of mercy. Begin your daily encounter with mercy with Lenten Moments of Mercy. This daily, Scripture-based series is delivered to you by e-mail. In this series, James Campbell,...
by St. Ann Staff | Feb 7, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
From Pope Francis’ letter for Lent, continued… “For all of us, then, the season of Lent in this Jubilee Year is a favorable time to overcome our existential alienation by listening to God’s word and by practicing the works of mercy. In the corporal works of mercy we...
