Plan Your First Visit
New to the area or unsure what to expect at Mass? You are welcome to come, pray, listen, and learn.
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One Catholic community serving St. Ann, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Mother of Sorrows.
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Welcome Back to the Church
If you have been away from the Church, we will help you take the next faithful step with peace and clarity.
Returning to ChurchBecome Catholic
Learn about OCIA and preparation for receiving the Sacraments in the Catholic Church.
Becoming CatholicFind Faith Formation
Find Religious Education, sacramental preparation, and next steps for children and families.
Faith FormationCurrent Notices
Schedule changes, parish needs, and upcoming events are listed here for quick reading.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8th, is the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have Mass at 8:30am, at St. Ann’s. You are invited to join for the Feast Day Mass. Followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.
View the Current Bulletin
Parent information meeting for Confirmation Class
September 2nd at 7:00pm in St. Ann’s Parish Hall.
Classes start September 9th. Class is open to students in 6th-12th grades.
Volunteer Training
Attention Parish Volunteers: Safe environment training begins August 1, 2026, and must be completed by August 30, 2026.
Current volunteers will receive an email from the Archdiocese prompting them to update records and complete the next training session. If you have routine technical questions, please use the following email to contact the tech support staff at the arch diocese: safeguarding@archokc.org.
New volunteers can access the training on the Archdiocese safe environment training site at https://archokc.safeenvironment.org/login/index.php. New volunteers will need to submit a background check, provide three references for us to contact and take the first training session.
Parish contact is Sherri Woolridge.
Weekend Mass
Find the regular weekend Mass times across our three parish communities.
Saturday Vigil
4:30 PM
Mother of Sorrows
Apache
Rosary & Confession 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM
St. Ann
Elgin
Rosary & Confession 8:00 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sterling
Rosary 10:00 AM
Confession After Mass
Schedules may change for Holy Days, funerals, weather, and special events. Check the current parish notices before traveling.
Father’s Reflection
Taking Up Our Cross and Following Christ
August 30, 2026
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples that following Him will not always be easy. He speaks openly about His coming suffering and death, and then says: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."
Life in Our Parishes
Rooted in worship and growing in community. See formation updates, community news, and current announcements through our official parish resources.
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Events & Parish Updates
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See Events & UpdatesPrayer & Support
How can we pray for you?
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Giving & Stewardship
Support parish life and the wider Church
Learn about online giving to St. Ann, existing giving methods at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Mother of Sorrows, and the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Our Parishes
Three parishes. One Catholic community.
Find locations, regular Mass times, parish history, and directions.
