St. Ann's

05/01/2026

Our Carmelite Sisters rejoiced at this recent news:

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Thanks be to God for His great grace! Today our Holy Father Leo XIV signed in Rome the decree about the heroic virtues of Sr. Maria Theresia of the Most Holy Trinity and she can be called "Venerable"! In the Netherlands we celebreate today the Kings birthday and we rejoice about our Dutch Sister Venerable who can be a great example and intercesser for the country where she was born in 1897. Later she went as a missionary to America where she died and the American Pope confermed her heroic suffering in union with Jesus. Thank you, Lord!

04/09/2026

Local and national entertainer - Jim Cruise, aka, Spoon Man - performed and thrilled residents this week.
Thanks for the show!

04/05/2026

Happy and Blessed Easter!
The Carmelite Sisters send prayers and blessings to all staff, family members and friends of St. Ann's.

They also share words of peace from Pope Leo XIV, who used his first Easter address as pontiff to renew pleas for peace and dialogue, and to condemn violence.

“On this day of celebration, let us abandon every desire for conflict, domination and power, and implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars and marked by a hatred and indifference that make us feel powerless in the face of evil,” Pope Leo said on Sunday to tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

He added that the “true strength that brings peace to humanity” fostered “respectful relationships at every level: among individuals, families, social groups, and nations.”

“We cannot continue to be indifferent,” he said. “And we cannot resign ourselves to evil.”

04/03/2026

There is a sense of quiet and contemplation in the Chapel at St. Ann's today, as the Carmelite Sisters prepare for this afternoon's Good Friday service. The Sisters also share some Good Friday messaging from the Vatican, as the words apply to so many:

As Pope Leo XIV leads the Way of the Cross on Good Friday evening, Christians gathered at the Colosseum and spread across the globe will be led in spirit by the reflections of Fr. Francesco Patton, former Custos of the Holy Land, OFM.

At each of the fourteen stations of the Via Crucis, Fr. Patton’s words explore different aspects of Christian life in light of the Gospel readings and excerpts from the writings of St. Francis, as the Church marks 800 years since his death.

In his meditations, released by the Holy See Press Office earlier on Friday, Fr. Patton takes us along Jesus’ original path through the narrow streets of Jerusalem up to Golgotha for His crucifixion and burial.

“This route is not reserved for the devout or those seeking a quiet space for prayer,” he says in his introduction. “Rather, as in the time of Jesus, we find ourselves walking through a chaotic, distracting, and noisy environment, surrounded by people who share our faith in Him, but also by those who deride or insult Him. Such is the reality of our daily life.”

“The Way of the Cross is not intended for those who lead a pristinely pious or abstractly recollected life,” says Fr. Patton. “Instead, it is the exercise of one who knows that faith, hope and charity must be incarnated in the real world”.

04/02/2026

Family & friends of St. Ann's, we remind you the Carmelite Sisters will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass at 4 p.m. today in the Chapel.

The Sisters also share one passage from the message Pope Leo XIV conveyed today, "Jesus’ journey reveals to us that the willingness to lose oneself, to empty oneself, is not an end in itself, but a condition for encounter and intimacy. Love is true only when it is unguarded; it requires little fuss, no ostentation, and gently cherishes weakness and vulnerability."

03/19/2026

Friends,

Today, our Carmelite Sisters celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, a patron of St. Ann's Home.

The Roman Catholic Church has always venerated St. Joseph, and St. Joseph’s feast day has been celebrated for over a thousand years. Numerous saints had special devotion to St. Joseph (including St. Thomas Aquinas, and Teresa of Avila) and St. Joseph was declared the Patron (from Latin, patris, meaning “father”, “protector”) of the Church in 1847; he is also the patron of fathers, families and the unborn.

If you happen to see the Sisters today, pass along your own special greeting to them. Or take a moment to pray for the Sisters on this special day:

O Good St. Joseph, we consecrate ourselves to you, that you may always be our Protector and Guide in the way of Salvation. Obtain for us a great purity of heart and a fervent love of the interior life. After your example may we do all our actions for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of
Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. O Blessed St. Joseph, pray for us, that we may share in the peace and joy of your holy death.

03/10/2026

FYI friends - we found a cellphone in the parking lot early Monday morning. If you feel it is yours, please check with the Receptionist during business hours. Thank you.

02/19/2026

Our residents this week celebrated in Mardi Gras style then began a quiet spiritual journey into Lent on Ash Wednesday.
We hold our relatives and friends close to our hearts during this sacred season.

12/24/2025

St. Ann's Leadership Team and the Carmelite Sisters wish everyone a blessed, safe, and Merry Christmas.
Enjoy with whatever traditions and customs you and your family most love.

12/16/2025

Today we share an Advent message from our friend Fr. Dat Tran, the Rector at the Cathedral of St. Andrew:

"The familiar song Silent Night has a way of calming the heart almost instantly. Its simplicity invites quiet and stillness.

"What makes the song even more meaningful is its origin. In 1818, the church in Oberndorf, Austria, faced an unexpected problem: its organ had broken just before Christmas. They had no way to repair it in time. With limited options, Fr. Joseph Mohr brought a short poem he had written, and Franz Gruber composed a simple tune for guitar. They were simply meeting the need of the moment with what they had.

"That humble beginning shaped the character of the song. No grandeur. No complexity. Just a calm, steady invitation to breathe.

"For many of us, December can feel full and fast. Responsibilities multiply. Emotions run high. Expectations grow. Yet Silent Night reminds us that peace often comes in ordinary places — in the quiet moments we allow ourselves to enter.

"Stillness doesn’t require long stretches of silence. Sometimes it’s as small as turning down the lights or sitting in silence before bed. Even a brief pause can open space in the heart and help us notice God’s nearness.

"The beauty of this carol is that it carries peace without demanding anything. It doesn’t ask us to feel a certain way. It doesn’t ask us to slow down our entire life. It simply offers a calm moment — and trusts that it will be enough.

"During these Advent days, let Silent Night be an invitation. When the pace picks up or the noise grows, step aside briefly. Take a breath. Let the day settle. Trust that God meets you not only in the peaceful times, but also in the unexpected, imperfect moments — the ones that feel a bit like a broken organ on Christmas Eve.

"Peace often begins small. And God is present in every quiet place we make room for."

Blessings,
Fr. Dat

11/27/2025

Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to all our staff, family & friends.
We are sharing this message from our friends at the Catholic Information Center, because it reflects our sense of community.

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff of the Catholic Information Center and the Paulist Fathers.

11/18/2025

Holiday Craft Show Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our building renovations have been significantly delayed. As a result, we will not have a usable space available to safely and comfortably host the event. Because of this, we must cancel this year’s craft show.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause. We know how much time, preparation, and planning goes into participating in events like this, and we deeply regret that we’re unable to move forward as scheduled.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to the possibility of working with you at future events once our renovations are complete.

The Leadership Team at St. Ann's.