Plan Your First Visit
New to the area or unsure what to expect at Mass? You are welcome to come, pray, listen, and learn.
Plan Your First VisitWelcome
One Catholic community serving St. Ann, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Mother of Sorrows.
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New, returning, or ready for the next step? Choose the path that fits where you are right now.
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 FormationSt. Ann Families
Religious Education has a new home online.
Find the current newsletter, the full school-year schedule, calendar subscriptions, family resources, and answers to common questions.
Current 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
Parish Office Closed Labor Day
Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
Coffee and Donuts at St. Ann's
Daughters of St. Ann will be hosting coffee and donuts Sunday, September 6th, immediately after Mass. Everyone is invited to come and fellowship with us! The Gift Shop will also be opened. Please see Leslie Durham or Janie Morrison.
St. Ann's now offers online giving!
If you would like to enroll, please visit Giving & Stewardship. To go directly to our secure online giving website, click Give Online to St Ann. Thank you for your generous support of St. Ann’s. It is greatly appreciated!
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
When Love Speaks the Truth
September 6, 2026
In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us a challenging lesson about how to deal with conflict within the community. He tells us not to ignore wrongdoing or simply talk about it behind someone's back. Instead, we are called to approach the person directly, privately, and with love: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.i
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?
Reach the parish when you need prayer, pastoral support, or help finding the right next step.
Contact the ParishBulletin & Social Media
Read the latest parish news.
Find weekly announcements, schedule changes, ministry needs, and official parish updates.
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.
