EVENTS
EVENTS
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There is always something happening here at St. Ann, for all ages and faith journeys. We don't want you to miss out! Stay up connected through our weekly email newsletters, social media or pick up a bulletin at Mass!
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Special Needs Ministry Family Community Night
Come enjoy fellowship and a meal with other families affected by disability (all ages are welcome). This will take place Friday October 16th from 7-8:30 pm in rooms 313-314 and you can RSVP at https://stannym.com/special-needs-ministry.
St. Ann 5K & Fun Run
Looking to register for this year's 5K & Fun Run?
It will now be held in the fall. Mark your calendars for October 17, 2026.
Questions about sponsoring or volunteering? Contact us at stann5Kfunrun@gmail.com
The Newlywed Dinner
No one should do marriage alone! Come celebrate with other newlyweds on Saturday, October 17th at 6:00 pm in Cenacle to enjoy dinner, build community, and connect with Marriage Ministry.
For all couples married less than 3 years here at St. Ann or newlyweds who have moved to DFW or are new to St. Ann!
Register here: https://mystann.org/OnlineReg/1987
adVENTURE | 30s-50s singles group
Venture brings together singles in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to grow in their faith together and develop relationships within the Catholic Church while offering opportunities to live a fulfilled life in Christ. Join us for our monthly meeting with special guest speaker on October 18, 2026 at 6 PM in Room 330!
Declare - St. Ann Young Adults
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. in the Chapel at St Ann for DECLARE, a night of adoration, worship, and confession. We dream this space will be open for you to enter into powerful worship & prayer. The Lord is waiting for you at DECLARE!
Trunk or Treat
Join us for St. Ann’s 10th Annual Trunk or Treat—a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Enjoy decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest! Bring the kids, invite your friends, and celebrate a night of community, creativity, and fall fun!
Host a Trunk: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeAv.../viewform...
Candy Donations: Candy donations can be collected and brought to the church after all Masses on 10/3/26 and 10/4/26 (there will be a table near the courtyard), or the Sunday before the event.
25/40 Anniversary Mass with Bishop Burns
We are excited to invite you to a special 25/40 Anniversary Mass with Bishop Burns on October 31 during the 5 PM Vigil Mass. Bishop will bless our new tabernacle and the images of the saints as we commemorate this significant milestone. Join us for a reception in the courtyard right after Mass.
Mission Tracks // Find your place at St. Ann!
In a big church, it’s easy to feel unseen. Mission Tracks helps make St. Ann feel like home.
Over three simple sessions, you’ll connect with others, discover your gifts, and find where you belong.
Whether you’re new, returning, or ready to grow deeper—this is your next step.
Looking for more information?
Peru Mission Info Meeting
The Peru Mission Team is seeking 20 more missionaries to travel to Piura, Peru in
June 2027. Will you be one?
Working with Fr. Joe Uhen and the missionary team from the Parish of Santisimo
Sacramento, we share in the daily work to help in the struggle against poverty and
experience the abiding faith of the Peruvian people. Serve others as we build bamboo
houses, deliver food and clothes, visit the elderly and orphans, work in the schools,
and run a medical clinic.
Follow God’s call to serve those in need by providing support and resources,
empowering communities, and fostering hope through faith. Every person who makes
this journey returns with a profound feeling that they received more than they gave.
Two missionary weeks are offered: service only from June 4-13 and service and
medical from June 11-20. Especially needed are medical staff, translators, and those
in the tech field.
More information is available on the website:
https://www.stannparish.org/peru.
*Do you have a heart to serve others?
*Can you share your bilingual Spanish talents?
*Are you in the medical or technology field?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, we need you!
Prayer Shawl Meeting
Prayer Shawls are available! We provide shawls regardless of church affiliation, geography or need. Please look around your circle and see if anyone could benefit from this incredible gift of God's love, mercy and compassion.
We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM in Room 323. Please join us for fellowship and ministry!
For Shawls or if you have questions, call Pat at 214-616-3789
Flannel Fest | Young Adults
FLANNEL FESTFriday, November 6 | 6:30 PM 9:30 PMCome dressed in your favorite flannel and get ready for two-stepping, yard games, and festive fall fun! More exciting details coming soon!
https://www.stannya.com/upcoming-events Declare - St. Ann Young Adults
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. in the Chapel at St Ann for DECLARE, a night of adoration, worship, and confession. We dream this space will be open for you to enter into powerful worship & prayer. The Lord is waiting for you at DECLARE!
Catholic Daughters Holiday Market
This is St Ann’s CDA, Our Lady of Light court, largest Fundraiser of the year. The funds raised go towards our scholarship fund for graduating high school students in May. Come join us to find the perfect holiday gift or decor for Christmas and/or Thanksgiving. There will be unique handcrafted items, baked goods, small batch jams and butters, dried mix packages for: Dips, soups, and quick breads. Come by the ST Ann Cenacle on November 14, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to discover the perfect gift, decor, or easy prep food for the holiday entertainment. Entrance is free. We do collect Men's white socks to donate to Joy of Socks.
Catholic Daughters Holiday Market — Nov 14, 9 AM–3 PM at St. Ann Parish, Coppell. Free admission/parking; vendors and baked goods. Benefits CDA scholarship fund. Men’s white socks donations; Donna 972-754-7344.
Declare - St. Ann Young Adults
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. in the Chapel at St Ann for DECLARE, a night of adoration, worship, and confession. We dream this space will be open for you to enter into powerful worship & prayer. The Lord is waiting for you at DECLARE!
Prayer Shawl Meeting
Prayer Shawls are available! We provide shawls regardless of church affiliation, geography or need. Please look around your circle and see if anyone could benefit from this incredible gift of God's love, mercy and compassion.
We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM in Room 323. Please join us for fellowship and ministry!
For Shawls or if you have questions, call Pat at 214-616-3789
2027 Moms Restore Retreat
Our annual Moms Restore Retreat will be January 22–24, 2027 at Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas, just 20 minutes north of St. Ann! Join us for a relaxing and spiritually fulfilling weekend with other moms while we learn how to restore our hearts in motherhood through the Lord!
This retreat is designed to give moms of babies through high-school aged kids time to rest, connect, and be spiritually nourished through:
💗 Inspiring talks from Katie Prejean McGrady, Jackie Francois Angel, and Kelly Pease Lombardi
💗 Small group and personal prayer time
💗 Praise & worship, confession, adoration
💗 Daily Mass
👉 Register for the retreat here: https://mystann.org/OnlineReg/1992
Every room has a private bathroom, and your retreat fee includes talks and workshops led by dynamic Catholic speakers, 3 days/2 nights lodging, all meals for the weekend, and a swag bag of custom goodies!
📍 Location: Montserrat Retreat Center, Lake Dallas (20 min north of St. Ann)
📅 Dates & Times: Arrive: Friday, Jan 22 at 5 PM, Depart: Sunday, Jan 25 after lunch
💲 Cost & Registration: Mom’s Ministry Member: $380 (double) | $450 (single) Non-Member: $450 (double only) Deposit: $130 due at registration (non-refundable) Balance due by Dec 19, 2026 Scholarships available (not guaranteed and limited to $130/person, for members only): https://forms.gle/MXff7DD8KAYeMP3h7
👶Babies: Nursing mom spots are currently full! Join the waitlist for those spots here: https://forms.gle/7QXoTnfGSggKqDS17
❓ Questions: Email us at stannmomsretreat@gmail.com
Mass of Remembrance for Miscarriage, Infant Loss, and Stillbirth
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm in the main church as we celebrate and remember all those that have experienced pregnancy and infant loss by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. If you have never personally experienced this kind of loss, but know of a friend or family member who has, this is a wonderful opportunity to lift them up in prayer. All are welcome at this Remembrance Mass!
Declare - St. Ann Young Adults
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. in the Chapel at St Ann for DECLARE, a night of adoration, worship, and confession. We dream this space will be open for you to enter into powerful worship & prayer. The Lord is waiting for you at DECLARE!
Men's Summit
Christ didn't call men to safety, or to a quiet life of not causing trouble.
He called them up a mountain, told them plainly what it costs to belong to Him, and then paid it first.
Come ask the harder question: Is the Kingdom worth what it asks of you?
More Information and registration is now open: https://www.stannmenssummit.org/
Prayer Shawl Meeting
Prayer Shawls are available! We provide shawls regardless of church affiliation, geography or need. Please look around your circle and see if anyone could benefit from this incredible gift of God's love, mercy and compassion.
We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM in Room 323. Please join us for fellowship and ministry!
For Shawls or if you have questions, call Pat at 214-616-3789
Equipped Fall 2026
Equipped is a ministry that serves to support and encourage new mothers, with babies 0-12 months old, by bringing them into community with other women and equipping them in motherhood with God’s wisdom, as it is revealed to us through scripture and the Catholic Church. Each meeting focuses on a particular area in life that has been significantly impacted upon entering the vocation of motherhood and includes fellowship, a guest speaker, and small group discussion. The program runs as a 7 week long series, twice a year in March/April & September/October
Register here: https://mystann.org/OnlineReg/1988
Learn more: stannparish.org/equipped
For Questions: stannequipped@gmail.com
Blessing of the Pets
Monday, October 5 | 5 PM & 6:30 PM | Courtyard
Join us on the feast day of St. Francis as we honor his love for animals with a pet blessing. Bring your pets to St. Ann Parish for blessings at 5 PM and 6:30 PM in the courtyard. St. Francis medals will be available for your pets. We hope to see you and your furry friends there!
Mission Tracks // Find your place at St. Ann!
In a big church, it’s easy to feel unseen. Mission Tracks helps make St. Ann feel like home.
Over three simple sessions, you’ll connect with others, discover your gifts, and find where you belong.
Whether you’re new, returning, or ready to grow deeper—this is your next step.
Looking for more information?
School of Spirituality Course: Prayer – Friendship with Jesus
Start understanding Biblical foundation and the ancient practice of Lectio Divina to begin forming Disciples who know God’s written Word as well as the living Word, Jesus.
Six-month course starting Oct 3, 2026
First Saturday of the month 10 AM – 12:30 PM
$20 per person
For questions: barbaraksanders4@gmail.com
Learn More: stannparish.org/school-of-spirituality
Declare - St. Ann Young Adults
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. in the Chapel at St Ann for DECLARE, a night of adoration, worship, and confession. We dream this space will be open for you to enter into powerful worship & prayer. The Lord is waiting for you at DECLARE!
Our Ladies Show
Presented by St. Ann Catholic Daughters
Join the women of the St. Ann community for a fun and faith-filled morning featuring a special screening of Our Ladies Show, an inspirational sketch comedy series created by and starring Catholic actress and producer Christin Jezak. Through clean humor, Scripture-inspired sketches, personal stories, and relatable themes such as beauty, anxiety, comparison, and holding grudges, the show offers uplifting entertainment for women of all ages. Guests will also enjoy small-group discussions, a Q&A with Christin, and themed photo opportunities, making it a meaningful morning of laughter, faith, connection, and community.
Alpha
Our Fall 2026 Alpha Course begins September 24 in English. We meet on Thursday evenings in Assisi Hall (room 499) from 7pm-9pm. You can expect a delicious dinner, a video, and small group discussion over dessert. We look forward to welcoming you!
Divorce Support Group
Divorce Recovery Support Group
Beginning Thursday, September 24 at 7 PM.
God heals. . . even the pain of divorce
If you are suffering from the pain of divorce or separation, come to the Divorce
Recovery Support Group beginning Thursday, September 24 at 7 PM.
Meetings are confidential and are conducted weekly for 8 weeks by two trained
facilitators.
There is no cost, but advanced registration is required.
For questions or to register, contact:
Kris Ollom: 972-951-3294 or KrisMis01@gmail.com
Nora Sebastian-Arredondo: 972-345-7266 or norasebastian@gmail.com
School of Spirituality Course: Love - A Guide for Ignatian Prayer
In all the busyness of daily life do you have a holy longing within for something more? Do you wonder what invitations God is extending to you now?
LOVE: An Ignatian Prayer Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola, is a journey into recognizing and receiving more of His great love.
Offered weekly: Monday evenings, 7:00pm-8:15pm, September 21-November 2 or
Tuesday mornings 10:30am-11:15am, September 22-November 3 Cost is $20
For questions: Roberta Ward robertagward@gmail.com
Learn More: stannparish.org/school-of-spirituality
Pilgrimage with Fr. Edwin to Spain
September 20-29, 2026 | https://tinyurl.com/29stumj5
Join Kim Zember, Jackie and Bobby Angel, and Fr. Edwin Leonard on a pilgrimage to Portugal and Spain, September 20-29, 2026, visiting Lisbon, Fatima, Salamanca, Avila, and Madrid. The 12-day trip departs from Dallas Fort Worth with a base price of $3,895 (double occupancy) and includes airfare, hotels, most meals, and guided tours. Register by June 15, 2026 at selectinternationaltours.com or call 1-800-842-4842.
CRHP Women's Retreat
Women of St. Ann who are seeking to grow more deeply in their relationship with Christ are invited to this special weekend of spiritual renewal. Come enjoy fellowship, explore Scripture and its meaning for our lives, and build lasting and meaningful relationships with other women of faith.
New Day Grief Support Group
New Day Grief Support Group
Beginning Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Are you grieving the death of a loved one?
You can find support and healing in a New Day grief support group.
Two trained facilitators from the Ministry of Consolation will lead a group beginning
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. The group will meet every Thursday for 8
weeks. Meetings are confidential and books are provided free of charge.
For questions and to register contact:
Suzie Nieves at 214-701-8114 or suzannenievescounseling@gmail.com
Cathy Stephens at 915-727-1636 or stephenscathy47@gmail.com
Bible Studies: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Thursday Evening, 7-9 PM - September 17 through March 18 (off Thanksgiving through New Year and 2/11)
In Person Only
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the definitive summary of our Catholic beliefs and practices. Drawing from the riches of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, it highlights how our faith is rooted in the teachings of Christ and his apostles. The Catechism is an essential book for every Catholic to read and understand.
Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church is the ultimate way for you encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith.
This dynamic, video-based program is filmed across 40 locations in 11 countries on 4 continents—taking you to the the places where our faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints. This study is a spiritual pilgrimage that will transform the way you understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith.
School of Spirituality Course: Inner Healing
Course blends theology and psychology within a Gospel framework, teaching the participants how to cooperate in their healing journey and ways to accompany others on their faith journey. Participants will learn how God’s love heals identity wounds and how to receive His gift of being His children by adoption
Eight-week course starting Sep 16, 2026
Wednesday evenings 7 PM – 9 PM
$20 per person
For questions: ednacramos7@gmail.com
Learn More: stannparish.org/school-of-spirituality
Walking With Purpose
Walking With Purpose is a Catholic women’s Bible study incorporating at-home Scripture studies, weekly small group discussions, and prayer. Whether you are a seasoned Bible reader or just beginning, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to inspire and uplift you.
All studies are offered in person at St. Ann on Wednesday mornings from 9:45-11:45AM, Thursday mornings from 9:45-11:45AM, and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:45PM.
That Man is You: Apostles of the new Springtime
The Men's Morning Ministry kicks off it's Fall program with "Apostles of the New Springtime" by TMIY on Tuesday, September 15th at 5:30am with breakfast in the St Martha Room 341 (near the kitchen in The Cenacle). All men are welcome.
Contact Bill Morin for questions: billmorin86@gmail.com
Learn More: stannparish.org/mens-morning-ministry
Declare - St. Ann Young Adults
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 P.M. in the Chapel at St Ann for DECLARE, a night of adoration, worship, and confession. We dream this space will be open for you to enter into powerful worship & prayer. The Lord is waiting for you at DECLARE!
School of Spirituality Course: Our Covenant of Reconciliation
Our Covenant of Reconciliation: The Need for Healing and Wholeness offers a balanced approach to alienation and healing through scripture and reflection. Participants will reflect on Old Testament passages and small group reflections.
Eight-week course starting Sep 14, 2026
Monday evenings 7 PM – 9 PM
$20 per person
For questions: bsarg1923@tx.rr.com
Learn More: stannparish.org/school-of-spirituality
St. Ann Carnival
Join us for a weekend of fun, food, rides, and community at the St. Ann Carnival! Bring your family and friends!
St. Ann Catholic Parish // September 11-13, 2026
Mission Tracks // Find your place at St. Ann!
In a big church, it’s easy to feel unseen. Mission Tracks helps make St. Ann feel like home.
Over three simple sessions, you’ll connect with others, discover your gifts, and find where you belong.
Whether you’re new, returning, or ready to grow deeper—this is your next step.
Looking for more information?
High School Ministry Kick-Off Retreat
September 5-7th! A weekend away at Camp Sweeney filled with impactful talks, fruitful small group discussion, and SO MANY ACTIVITIES: fishing, paintball, zipline, etc.
Check-in is Saturday September 5th in the Cenacle, and we provide transportation and meals. We are at Camp Sweeney for the entire weekend with worship, prayer, talks, games, small group discussion, and a memorable weekend.
Register now ! stannym.com/retreat
CDA Football Mania Bunco
Bunco Football Mania is an evening of supporting your favorite team, filled with fun, food and fellowship.
All are invited to play Bunco on Friday, Sept. 4th. in Room 331 at 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
Loads of Food, Fun and Fellowship.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas engages in creative and spiritual programs which provide its members with the opportunity to develop their God-given talents in meaningful ways that positively influence the welfare of the Church and all people throughout the world.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.
Ignite: A Holy Spirit Encounter
"Ignite: A Holy Spirit Encounter" is a transformative day and a half retreat designed to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and empower you through the Holy Spirit for your unique mission. This event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their spiritual journey and operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Shawl Meeting
Prayer Shawls are available! We provide shawls regardless of church affiliation, geography or need. Please look around your circle and see if anyone could benefit from this incredible gift of God's love, mercy and compassion.
We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM in Room 323. Please join us for fellowship and ministry!
For Shawls or if you have questions, call Pat at 214-616-3789
Faith & Money Matters
Faith & Money Matters is a six-week study exposing students to God's principles for managing money and possessions. You’ll learn what God wants you to know about earning, spending, giving, getting out of debt, investing, coping with crisis and much more. This study can transform hearts and your finances. We'll begin with the orientation meeting on August 30th at 3pm in Room 135.