Doors Open Niagara - October 17th and 18th

St. Ann's Church and Shrine will be participating for the third time in the annual, binational event called Doors Open Niagara on October 18th and 19th. Visitors can come anytime between 10 AM - 4 PM that weekend to tour the church structure, take photos, or just walk around St. Ann's. Parishioners will be happy to answer questions about St. Ann's and to welcome all guests. For more info. call 852-0100 or visit www.doorsopenniagara.ca

End of Summer Update

Saint Ann's has been busy these past few months... a memorial Mass for a deceased pastor, a Mass celebrating this year's graduates from the parish, our annual Triduum in honor of St. Ann, a well-attended concert, many tour groups welcomed, and the list goes on and on!

Please check out www.friendsofsaintanns.org or our Facebook to stay up to date on future events!

Don't forget... Sunday Mass each weekend at 10 AM!

Fr. Bill Frankhauser, RIP

Fr. Bill Frankhauser, SJ, passed away Sunday May 3rd. Bill was a beloved father, guide, friend and mentor to many. He had a deep love for St. Ann's church and community and continued to support and care for it even after the Jesuits' departure at the end of 2007.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=william-e-frankhauser&pid=126963581

Update on German Mass and Saint Ann's

See it on Broadway-Fillmore Alive:

http://broadwayfillmorealive.org/2.0/2009/04/29/update-on-german-mass-and-saint-anns

Upcoming Events

Our Annual May Crowning will be held Sunday May 3rd at 10 AM immediately followed by Mass. All are welcome to join us!

The 5th Sunday Men's Club Mass and Breakfast will take place Sunday May 31st at 10 AM. All former and current members and their families, as well as deceased members' families are most welcome.

German Mass Sunday

Saint Ann's Church and Shrine will celebrate its third annual German Mass on Sunday, April 26th at 10 AM. Fr. Mateusz Wydmanski, OSPPE will preside and the Buffalo Schwaben Chor will sing. Readings will be in English. Secure Parking + Refreshments and tours following.

Recent Losses In Our Community

St. Ann's has lost three wonderful members in the past two weeks. Marietta Barbuto, Willie Madlock, and Marlene Johnson.

Marietta was very active especially in cleaning and laundering the altar cloths. Willie was a large part of the prayer life of St. Ann's and taught her family the importance of reading scripture. Marlene was related to several of our parishioners, and unfortunately was the victim of a violent crime.

They all have had or will have a Mass of Christian Burial here. May they rest in peace!