St. Ann Parish Community

St. Ann Parish in Cassopolis, Michigan seeks to be a loving, friendly community that worships God,
and serves others.

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There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has challenged the way we are living and practicing our faith. Our faith is not just a set of concepts which we can memorize and know forever. Our faith is more about a relationship, a growing and deepening relationship with God. What can we say is happening with our relationship with God? Is this relationship growing or is it weakening? Is it increasing in strength or is it fading?
We might want to ask ourselves: What am I doing to deepen this relationship with God? Have I returned to worship again at the weekend liturgies? If not, what am I doing at home to make the Lord’s Day holy? When was the last time that I sought to grow in my faith, that I read something about my faith or had a discussion with my children or my friends about what I believe and why?
Unless we are growing, we are slipping back. Remember there is truth to the words: “What you do not use, you lose.” This Sunday’s gospel talks about two sons and their relationship with their father. One is moving closer to doing his will and the other seems to be moving away from doing his will. Each of us, at every moment of our life, is following the direction of one son or the other. We are either becoming more the person that God wants us to be, or we are moving away from that goal. There is a principle in the spiritual life which states: “Unless you are moving forward, you are falling backward.” Our relationship with God is either growing or it is falling backward.
In the next few weeks our pastoral staff will be asking you what we can do to help you grow in your faith during this pandemic. We will be looking for your ideas and what you feel you need from us. Please, help us by responding so that we can try to meet your spiritual needs. God bless you and please stay safe.
Padre

We have been having for several months, now our regular schedule for weekend Masses. As a parish staff, we have been doing everything possible to create a safe environment for our Eucharistic Celebrations. We are faithfully following CDC guidelines and our own directives from the Diocese of Kalamazoo. We are requiring all parishioners to wear masks, to use hand sanitizer upon entering and we are providing safe social distancing in our seating arrangements. Out of an abundance of caution we are not singing or having processions during the liturgy. At Our Lady parishioners are remaining in their pews for Communion and at St. Ann, coming up by way of the side aisles to avoid any unnecessary grouping while in church.
We welcome all our parishioners to return to weekend Masses or daily Mass. The only reason not to come would be if you are sick, have had signs or symptoms of the virus, or have been in close contact with someone who has the virus. There are no restrictions on age, as long as you are feeling well and able to meet our guidelines. We miss all of you and hope that you stay well and that soon we can all come together again as a family. I can assure you that your health and safety while here at church is our number one priority.
God bless you and stay safe,
Padre 

Strong Parishes equal a Strong Diocese.
This year’s theme of “Living the Mission of the Eucharist” is powerfully expressed in the three diocesan priorities:
1) Fostering Priestly Vocations
2) Accompanying Families toward Holiness
3) Activating Missionary Disciples
Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration and financial support.

The Rosary is prayed every Thursday at St. Ann after Thursday’s 9:30 am weekday Mass. Everyone is welcome to come and join in this beautiful prayer.