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St. Ann Catholic Church
Encounter hope, faith, joy, peace and love: This podcast features weekly the Sunday morning and evening Mass homilies from our pastor and celebrating priests. You'll also hear important talks at our church, including a lecture teaching us about our namesake St. Ann, the grandmother of Jesus, and so much more! #StAnn150
Jesus’ miracles point the crowds to his identity as the Son of God. We must interpret Jesus’ signs through faith, or we will not understand them.
Jesus is the one who can ultimately satisfy our desires, even as the world promises to feed us in other ways. As the world mocks the Christian faith, we are called to prayer and renewal.
An attempt to find balance can prevent us from truly living in the way God calls us to. Jesus and the saints did not live with balance, but with radical love, passion, and ambition.
We are guaranteed to fail in a broken world, but God calls on us to try again and not be intimidated.
If we are truly attempting to live out our vocations, we will repeatedly fail. However, God calls on us to keep pushing through our failures.
This Sunday, Msgr. James Watkins reminds us how Jesus still performs miracles today, 2000 years later.
Msgr. Watkins reflects on the history of the incarnation, when Jesus becomes man. Jesus gets his human nature from Mary, and Mary gets hers from her parents Ann and Joachim. Let us reflect on this together, and take His humanity seriously.
"There are a lot of people in this congregation who are suffering right now," Msgr. Watkins said. "Don't dismiss it. Don't try to deny it. Don't try to make it go away. Give it to Him, right now, and He will take that faith through your weakness, and give you strength."
"He is moved by your faith if you're suffering."
Jesus' sacrifice, offered in every Mass, is infinitely greater than the sacrifices offered before Him.
This week, Msgr. Watkins tells a story recounting the innocence of our parish altar server, Joseph, connecting his childhood innocence to the trust and innocence Adam and Eve exhibited to God before their fall into temptation.
This week, for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Msgr. Watkins discusses misconceptions about Christianity regarding the Holy Trinity and the importance of all three Persons.
Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. In this Pentecost homily, Msgr. Watkins discusses the chance that such anniversaries offer us for reflection in our own lives, what the Lord's wish is in our lives, and the works of His Church.
This Sunday Msgr Watkins reminds us and the children receiving their First Holy Communion that God wants to be close to us. The Eucharist brings God so close, that He is within us.
Msgr. Watkins speaks on our need for a Good Shepherd who knows us and whose voice is known to us. A recent convert shares his experience encountering that Shepherd.
The primary fact of Easter is that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, and we have lots of time to contemplate how it changes our lives. But first we have to believe in the resurrection.
We wish you a blessed Divine Mercy Sunday! Learn from St. John Paul II and St. Peter about the incredible mercy of God and the Resurrection of Jesus.
God the Father's blessing gives us the freedom to serve others without self-consciousness or shame.
Jesus seeks to drive out the false ideas that are embedded in our souls, just as He drove out the moneychangers from the temple.
This Sunday, Msgr. Watkins shares how great our God's love is for us. He is always there for us and never forgets us.
Repentance frees us from sin, but we are often scared that it is too much a part of us to give up.
Christians should expect to be separated from the world as a result of following Christ, but this remove also provides benefits.
We recognize that God has created us for a great purpose, but we can become frustrated when our daily lives do not reflect that.
Msgr. Watkins raises the importance of self-sacrifice in the Catholic Faith and discusses the Archdiocese of Washington's work to build and preserve a strong Catholic community through the support of the Annual Appeal. The Appeal supports over 90 Catholic Schools, as well as Catholic Charities, and the ordination of new priests.
How many of us struggle every day to remember the names of those we interact with? Isn't it impressive when someone remembers your name from years and years ago? Well Jesus knows your name, your full name, and so much more about you. He loves you that much. Take a moment to meditate on that beautiful fact.
Msgr. Watkins discusses our relationship as imperfect individuals with the Lord, who is the absolute to which we are all relative.
The life of the holy family was not perfect, and even a little bit messy. Meditate with us on what they faced through this moving homily podcast today on the #Feast of the Holy Family.
We are often not taught to wait, anticipate, expect with joy. Today, the last Sunday of Advent, we do exactly that to welcome our King the Christ Child this Christmas! Listen now to hear the benefits of patiently waiting.
God forms and saves us so that we can live unique lives of service to Him and each other.
We come to Mass to deepen and strengthen our relationship with Christ. During this season of Thanksgiving, we must be sure to continue to invest our time, talent, and treasure in our relationship with Christ.
Fr. Teo Brea explains how an ancient custom shows us the importance of being aware of God in our lives.
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on the responsible use of power and how it impacts those in authority.
Fr. Teo Brea explains how evangelizing for Christ can change our culture, using the example of St. Peter's entry into Jerusalem.
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on Christ's promise of eternal life, and explains why we do not spend enough time thinking about it.
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on the worldly benefits of Christian living, notably the experience of pleasure and intellectual growth.
St. Paul reminds us that through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds.
This podcast episode contains Fr. Teo Brea's homily from October 1, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
This podcast episode contains Fr. Joseph Piper's homily from September 17, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Msgr. James Watkins reflects on confrontation and explains how Jesus gives us a model to follow that ensures humility and love comes through when we choose to confront others.
This podcast episode contains Fr. Joseph Piper's homily from the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
This podcast episode contains Fr. Joseph Piper's homily from the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Msgr. Watkins reflects on our identities and how our work is not the height of who we are.
In this episode, Fr. Ivan Pertine delivers a homily on the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Monseigneur Watkins discusses keeping our eyes on Christ and putting our trust in him to stay afloat on the sea of life.
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
This episode features Fr. Teo Brea's homily delivered on the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
As we celebrate our patronal feast, Msgr. Watkins reflects on the importance of family in our lives and the life of Christ.
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Msgr. James Watkins delivers a homily at the 7pm Mass on the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Msgr. Watkins discusses prayer and how God does not always give us what we want, but that does not mean He does not hear our prayers.
Msgr. Watkins discusses fear and distress, and how God's love for us is the antidote which brings peace.
This Sunday, Msgr. James Watkins talks to us about his family and relationships, and how he turned to God for reconciliation and peace — and explains how you can, too.
This episode includes Fr. Teo Brea's homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Fr. Joseph Piper delivers a homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, beginning with a story about a trip he took to an island of Micronesia.
Fr. Joseph Piper delivers a homily on the first Sunday of Lent on "Baptism and the Fight for our Identity".
Below are the verses on the handout sheet that Fr. Joseph references in the homily:
- Fear: "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
- Gluttony: "Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
- Lust: "Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you." 1 Cor 6:19
- Anger: "Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." Luke 6:28
- Discouragement: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Jn 1:5
- Doubt: "I believe, help my unbelief." Mk 9:25
- Pride: "O God, be merciful to me a sinner." Lk 18:13
- Selfishness: "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 2 Cor 9:6
- Anxiety: "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God." Phil 4:6
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
"Do You Love Me?" Says the Lord - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, January 22, 2023
Fr. Joseph Piper delivers a homily on the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God.
Msgr. Watkins talks on the importance of waiting and patience in life and how Advent teaches us how to wait
In this homily, Fr. Joseph Piper asks the question, "What’s the worst that could happen?"
What to Do when You Don't Get the Ball - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 2, 2022
What Do You Need? - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, July 24, 2022
You're just coming off of a nice long weekend. Fr. Joseph explains why it's time to "Go!" and run this race. Take a listen in today's homily podcast.
Christ Says to You: My Peace Be with You - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, July 3, 2022
How to Reconcile with People Who Disagree with You in Today’s Divided World - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, June 26, 2022
St. Ann DC hosted Brothers Casey and Tito as they concelebrated Mass on Sunday, June 19 at 7:00pm and led the community in a group discussion following that Mass - at the Young Adult social - on the spirituality of baseball, evangelization and vocations.
Brother Casey and Brother Tito are Franciscans that run the YouTube channel “Breaking in the Habit” and the movie themed podcast “Everyday Liminality.” And they came to speak to us!
Both are baseball fans inspired by St. Francis of Assisi’s preaching to ordinary people in the spaces they gather in ways they understand. The Brothers are spending the summer visiting the ballparks of America’s pastime and inviting people “home” to the Catholic Church and to find God, even in the ordinary.
Also check out the brothers’ great work below - learn more about their mission: everydayliminality.libsyn.com and youtube.com/c/BreakingInTheHabit
St. Ann DC hosted Brothers Casey and Tito as they concelebrated Mass on Sunday, June 19 at 7:00pm and led the community in a group discussion following that Mass - at the Young Adult social - on the spirituality of baseball, evangelization and vocations!
Catholics Relive the Last Supper in the Mass Every Second Around the World and Here’s How
The St. John Society is doing a series of Easter lectures at the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass this season. Take a look: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/15715/documents/2022/4/SM_EasterSeries_2022_poster-1.pdf
In this season of Lent, Fr. Joseph Piper explains what he means by "Reconciliation with Creation."
Place yourself in the most wonderful experience of your life...imagine now the apostles witnessing the Transfiguration of Christ. They don't want to leave. Our pastor reflects on this moment and places us there in his homily.
We are hosting the 67th Kosciusko Piano Competition!
Over the years, many outstanding musicians have been associated with the competition, including Van Cliburn, Ian Hobson, Murray Perahia, Myung-shun Chung, Kevin Kenner, and Kirill Getstein.
The Competition was held February 25-27. The convergence of these talented artists playing in our contemplative church with its wonderful acoustic properties provided an exciting and memorable experience. These semifinal and final performances, and more, are still available to be seen virtually via YouTube at http://stanndc.org/music
In this past weekend's Gospel, we hear Jesus ask His disciples to play a masterpiece, not a jingle. But why?
Did you like last Sunday's Gospel or not? Msgr. James Watkins walks us through his thought process last weekend as he heard the words "turn the other cheek" and "love your enemies."
Msgr. Watkins, in his 100th podcast episode, shares what your #NewYears resolution should really be.
We all know the story of Jesus turning water into wine. Let's dive into this story more deeply.
Learn the 3 attitudes that will change once you truly start believing that you are a Child of God.
God takes time. The time that the Almighty Lord took from eternity to be punctual, to be with us, 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem...
Will you return the favor and be prepared for Christ when He comes?
The Kingdom of Heaven starts in our hearts. Let us make Him King of our lives, and He will permeate into society.
There is an appointed time for everything; what are we, the Church, called to in this moment?
"Khristenko’s gentle, loving approach to the keyboard — and his palette of touches — yielded a startling array of emotions.” --Washington Post “Mr. Khristenko plays with thoughtful lucidity and restraint. While his technique is more than solid, he has barely an ounce of flamboyance about him.” --New York Times DETAILED PROGRAM: Robert Schumann. Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 Franz Liszt. Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata Frederic Chopin. Four Ballades: No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Described as a “poet of piano” by Le Soir (Belgium), Ukrainian-born American pianist and conductor Stanislav Khristenko has performed as a pianist in some of the world’s major concert halls and recently launched his second career as a conductor. He has been praised for “emotional intensity”, “charismatic expression”, “pallette of touches”, “solid” and “precise technique” by The New York Times, The Washington Post and Miami Herald (USA); The Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine (UK) and El Pais (Spain). Stanislav Khristenko has appeared as a piano soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra, Phoenix, Puerto Rico and Richmond Symphonies, National Orchestra of Belgium, Bilbao, Madrid and Tenerife Symphony Orchestras, Liege Royal Philharmonic, and Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. His performance highlights include solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, Vienna Konzerthaus, Palais de Beaux-Arts in Brussels, as well as performances with orchestras in The Berlin Philharmonie, Seoul Arts Center, Prague Rudolfinum, Moscow Conservatory Great Hall, among others. His recordings were released on Steinway & Sons label (“Fantasies” and “Romeo and Juliet”), Naxos (“Soler Sonatas”), Oehms and Toccata Classics (“Ernst Krenek Piano Works”). Stanislav Khristenko is a prizewinner of over 30 international piano competitions including First Prize at Cleveland Piano Competition, First Prize at Maria Canals Music Competition in Barcelona and Fourth Prize at Queen Elizabeth Music Competition in Brussels. He recently initiated an educational project for young pianists “Rethink Piano” focusing on incorporating modern technology into the process of learning music. In his hometown in Ukraine, Mr. Khristenko initiated a music festival KharkivMusicFest that in just 4 years of existence presented performances of world’s top musicians as well as unique projects including outreach concerts, painted pianos on streets, festival orchestra, classical music forum, children’s orchestra, among others. As a Music Director, he founded Nova Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra that performed works of over 40 composers in its first three seasons. Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Stanislav Khristenko studied with Vera Gornostaeva in the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and with Sergei Babayan in the Cleveland Institute of Music. He also studied orchestral conducting at the Warsaw Chopin University with Tomasz Bugaj. Stanislav Khristenko is a Steinway Artist.
PROGRAM:
Schubert - Sonata in G major D.894
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Molto moderato e cantabile
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Andante
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Menuetto, Allegro moderato - Trio
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Allegretto
Schubert/Liszt - “Der Muller und Der Bach” from Die Schone Mullerin
Schubert/Liszt - “Der Doppelganger” from Schwanengesang
Liszt - Funerailles from Harmonies poetiques et religieuses S.173
Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No.15 “Rakoczi March” (after Vladimir Horowitz)
Why Humility and Magnanimity are two virtues that go together, and that you should aim to cultivate.
Recognize. Rectify. Surrender. This is the recipe for success in cross-checking our motivations for action. Take a listen to this educational podcast explaining this concept with great wisdom and detail!
Deny yourself, and pick up your cross. We've heard this before: What does it even mean?
Fr. Ivan explains: "It's impossible to die to selfishness without denying ourselves."
Where do the words of the Hail Mary prayer come from? Msgr. Watkins explains on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary just how appropriate these words are.
What is a "healthy" fear of the Lord versus an "unhealthy" fear? Our pastor Msgr. Watkins talks about the difference in his Sunday homily.
Today's Gospel: Mk 6:1-6
Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples.
When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue,
and many who heard him were astonished.
They said, “Where did this man get all this?
What kind of wisdom has been given him?
What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands!
Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary,
and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon?
And are not his sisters here with us?”
And they took offense at him.
Jesus said to them,
“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place
and among his own kin and in his own house.”
So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there,
apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them.
He was amazed at their lack of faith.
We eat the Body and Blood of Christ. Think about that. Fr. Ivan leads us in a meditation on this mystery and teaching, awakening us in awe of this beautiful Sacrament.
Think about it: If you were the author of the Gospels, would you leave in all the "unbelievable" teachings of Christ, such as His teaching about His Body and Blood? Would you have faith enough?
What is it we truly believe? We say it every time we go to Mass, but do we know what we're saying?
Ten of our Parish School of Religion students made Mother’s Day extra special for their mothers this year! On May 9, these 10 children celebrated their First Holy Eucharist. Congrats to Brandon Brumby, Anna Katherine Clark, Nathaniel Clauss, Benjamin Graves, Charlotte Judith Maslog, Matteo Meilak, Nicolas Parodi, Sofia Savannah Tipton, Arturo Waltersdorfer and Charlotte Elise Winkle.
After taking their lessons online since September, the children were ready to show how well they have learned about their faith as they answered Msgr. Watkins questions. There were smiles behind the masks of the entire parish family.
A very special thanks to Kathy Curran, our PSR second grade teacher. For the past 10 years, she has guided more than 100 of our students with patience and love as they had their First Reconciliations and celebrated their First Communions. The PSR will certainly miss her!
In this May 2 homily with Msgr. Watkins, hear some real talk about how to get out of the way and let God move mountains through you.
Jesus has a leadership style that surpassed all others. What can we learn from his unique approach?
One of our newest members, Nelly Crabbe, gives her testimony about entering the Catholic faith.
Emotional maturity is a tough discipline. Often our emotions have a mind of their own, causing us to act in ways we truly don't desire. What's a good way to manage our emotions when this happens? Fr. Lucas Laborde gives some practical advice to tackle this everyday problem.
Amazing and incredible - two words we toss around to describe our vacations, our streaming services, our experiences - with little thought. Is anything but the Resurrection of Christ, however, really, truly "incredible"?
Why are there 50 days of joy in the Easter season? Our pastor, Msgr. Watkins, explains in this week's podcast.
This Easter, the drama of Holy Week is played out inside your heart. Your soul is a mini Jerusalem. This Palm Sunday, Jesus will come to you. Some parts of you will rejoice, others may have a somber look. What will the outcome be?
This retreat will dwell on the four levels of conversion, and conclude with Adoration, the entry of Jesus into the city of your soul. What do you want to ask of Jesus as He comes to you?
Have you ever walked by our church and wanted to walk in? All are welcome! Our doors are open for you.
Lent is almost over — visit us this Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00pm or Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45pm to partake of the Sacrament of Mercy: the Sacrament of Confession.
In today's Gospel, we hear the story of Lazarus, who Jesus "loved," Scripture tells us. Listen to our pastor make the connection between Lazarus and us, his resurrection and ours to come, and the great mercy our Lord wants to have on us this Lent.
Jesus's anger expressed in the Gospel of John this past Sunday has been discussed for centuries. What is righteous anger? What is not? Listen as Fr. Lucas Laborde provides some guidance.
Fr. Ivan dives into St. Ignatius' masterful work on consolation and desolation in the spiritual life. Don't have time to read the book? Just listen to this short, effective summary!
Are you afraid of the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Haven't been to confession in years? Let our pastor's words encourage you to avail yourself of this fountain of grace, straight from the Heart of Christ.
This Lent is different than most due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We're giving up enough already, aren't we? Fr. Lucas challenges us to still run this race: Can we give God more this season?
This weekend, Feb. 20-21, parishioners are invited to make their commitment to this year’s Annual Appeal. Visit appeal.adw.org to learn more about how the Annual Appeal impacts our parish and archdiocese communities and to make an online gift. We hope that every parish family will participate this year. No donation is too small and will be credited towards our parish goal. Thank you in advance for your generous response.
We want to be ourselves, but do we know ourselves? For our 150th #podcast episode, take a listen to Msgr. James Watkins' explain how to be "yourself" at today's #AshWednesday service.
It's hard to think of ourselves as being angels, but miracles happen all around us when we lend ourselves to helping one another. Be inspired in today's homily orated by Msgr. James Watkins.
Christ doesn't want us to be socially awkward, either. Huh? Take a listen to Fr. Lucas Laborde's Sunday homily, now live on our podcast.
God gives us what we do not earn every day. Think about that. Fr. Lucas leads us through this meditation and also answers the question: Why was the Baptism of the Lord relevant? in this week's podcast.
Listening is one of the greatest acts of love. Listen as Fr. Lucas describes how the art of conversation can change the world, one person at a time.
Try to imagine today's Gospel in the minds of the Magi. Msgr. James Watkins will help you in this meditative homily as we celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord.
Christians should be fruitful no matter their stage in life. As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family this week, Fr. Iván gives us practical examples showing how we can apply this principle to our daily lives today.
To belong is to long to be. Do we long to be a member of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph? Listen to this wonderful reflection by our pastor, now live on our #podcast.
Listen to the highlights of this year's Christmas Mass music, as performed live in our church, right here on our podcast!
In this week's homily, Fr. Lucas Laborde talks about the uniqueness of our vocations and how God's call is truly a revelation of who we are.
How do we best see our mission as disciples of Christ? Fr. Lucas Laborde, this Third Sunday of #Advent, teaches that the secret is found in the virtue of humility.
Moral goodness cannot be imposed. It must be awakened. Jesus came to restore our moral goodness - we need this!
'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ Jesus says to us: '...what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’
Find the readings for today’s Mass here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111520.cfm
The servant with one talent buried it in the ground out of fear of the Master. What is the meaning of this behavior and the Master's reaction in calling him "wicked"? Fear leads to laziness.
What emotion is behind your laziness? Fear, hopelessness, cynicism? Why do we feel this way?
In this November, the month of All Souls, Msgr. James Watkins explains why purgatory is a good thing for all of us — live now on our podcast.
“How monotonously alike all the great tyrants and conquerors have been; how gloriously different are the saints.” —C.S. Lewis
Happy Solemnity of #AllSaints!
All Saints' Day (also known as All Hallows' Day or Hallowmas) is the day after All Hallows' Eve (Hallowe'en). It is a feast day celebrated on November 1 by Anglicans and Roman Catholics.
Today is an opportunity for believers to remember all saints and martyrs, known and unknown, throughout Christian history, and to ask their intercession in heaven for our needs on earth.
Read Msgr. Watkins' homily for #AllSaintsDay right here: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/15715/documents/2020/11/Reflection%20by%20Monsignor%20James%20D.%20Watkins%20Pastor%20on%20Unworthiness%20vs.%20Lowliness.pdf
Hear Fr. Lucas Laborde discuss in this week's homily: If love is all we need, why is life so complicated?
St. Ann's is happy to welcome Jay Parrotta, American Guild of Organist Fellow, to play a recital on our 1999 Létourneau organ!
Take a look at the Evening Program: http://stanndc.org/documents/2020/10/Jay%20Parrotta%20Program%2010.16.2020.pdf
This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit our continuing Music Program here at St. Ann DC.
Read Jay Parrotta's biography here: http://stanndc.org/documents/2020/10/Jay%20Parrotta%20organist%20Biography.pdf
Learn more about Mr. Parrotta on his website: justusparrotta.com
Learn more about music at St. Ann DC: https://stanndc.org/music
Thank you for supporting local music! Want to make a gift now? You have 3 options:
1) Visit stanndc.org/music to make a one-time or recurring donation directly on our website.
2) If you are a St. Ann parishioner and would like your gift to be recorded in your yearly total, make a donation through FaithDirect by visiting stanndc.org/give, and write in the "Notes" section "Music."
3) You can also Venmo @nataliejplumb and write "Music" in the "for" section.
Your contribution is fully tax deductible.
In the Book of Matthew, chapter 22, Jesus says: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind. Is it, in fact, God who does this to us? Is the whole equation upside down?
Want to hear a terrific explanation of this past weekend's difficult Gospel message? Take a listen now on our #podcast.
This Friday, October 16, at 7:30pm, we invite you to watch a livestreamed recital presented by local organist Jay Parrotta. Tune in live, right here: stanndc.org/music
Our Youth Program kicked off for the year last weekend with a safe outdoor gathering. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited. Sign up to get more info here: stanndc.org/youth
Our Parish is the new sponsor for a Food Pantry in NE DC: stanndc.org/volunteer Please bring needed food items to the sub-sacristy.
October is the Month of the Rosary. We will recite the Rosary after every daily Mass. Order a custom 150th Anniversary Rosary here: stanndc.org/rosary
St. Ann's Church relies solely on your contributions to maintain our parish ministries and our livestreamed Masses. Please be as generous as you can by making an offering on our website through Faith Direct at stanndc.org/give Thank you so much for your generosity!
Sometimes it's hard to judge when ambition has selfless roots and intentions. Here's some guidance from Fr. Lucas Laborde about how to discern our ambitions, and order them toward Christ.
2020 marks the sesquicentennial of the birth of Louis Vierne (October 8, 1870), organist of Notre Dame de Paris.
As such, renowned organist Eric Plutz performs the Great 5th Symphony of Louis Vierne (1870-1937).
Mr. Plutz, Princeton University organist, played this recital on our 1999 Létourneau organ on Friday, September 25 at 7:30pm.
This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit our continuing Music Program here at St. Ann DC!
UPDATE: In light of recent events, while tonight’s performance was initially intended to benefit our Music Program here at St. Ann, it now seems much more appropriate to extend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters in California fighting devastating wildfires. All donations will go directly toward California wildfire relief and recovery.
Read Eric Plutz's biography here: https://www.ericplutz.com/biography
For health reasons, this event is closed to the public and only viewable online.
Want to make a gift now?
You have 3 options:
1) If you are a St. Ann parishioner and would like your gift to be recorded in your yearly total, make a donation through FaithDirect by visiting stanndc.org/give, and write in the "Notes" section "California."
2) Visit stanndc.org/music to make a one-time or recurring donation directly on our website.
3) You can also Venmo @nataliejplumb and write "California" in the "for" section.
Your contribution is fully tax deductible.
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Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC! We are so happy to have you with us for the 11:00am livestreamed Mass.
Today's announcements:
If you missed the LIVE Organ Recital with Eric Plutz last Friday, you can still watch it on our website at stanndc.org/music
Join us for an ONLINE Women's Bible Study, starting on Wednesday, October 7: stanndc.org/wwp
St. Ann's Church relies solely on your contributions to maintain our parish ministries and our livestreamed Masses. Please be as generous as you can by making an offering on our website through Faith Direct by visiting stanndc.org/give
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC! We are so happy to have you with us for the 11:00am livestreamed Mass.
Today's announcements:
Please pray for all our First Communicants, who received their First Communion on Saturday, September 19!: https://stanndc.org/news/pray-for-our-first-communicants
Do you want to become Catholic or just to learn more about your own faith? Our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program starts online on September 22. It's taught by our pastor (who has experience as a professor at The Catholic University of America) — and it's free! Learn more here: https://stanndc.org/rcia
We welcome students back—online—for our new Parish School of Religion academic year! PSR assists parents with classes that teach liturgy, sacrament, prayer, church history, morality, community, evangelization and apostolic life. Learn more and register: https://stanndc.org/psr
Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Would you like to connect with other women in our parish? Are you searching for something more in your life? Join us at St. Ann's Church for a Walking with Purpose ONLINE Women's Bible Study! http://stanndc.org/wwp
We appreciate your financial support at this challenging time. Consider making a contribution online at https://stanndc.org/give
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC! We are so happy to have you with us for the 11:00am livestreamed Mass.
Today's announcements:
Please pray for all our First Communicants, who receive their First Communion on Saturday, September 19!: https://stanndc.org/news/pray-for-our-first-communicants
Do you want to become Catholic or just to learn more about your own faith? Our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program starts online on September 22. It's taught by our pastor (who has experience as a professor at The Catholic University of America) — and it's free! Learn more here: https://stanndc.org/rcia
We welcome students back—online—for our new Parish School of Religion academic year! PSR assists parents with classes that teach liturgy, sacrament, prayer, church history, morality, community, evangelization and apostolic life. Learn more and register: https://stanndc.org/psr
Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Would you like to connect with other women in our parish? Are you searching for something more in your life? Join us at St. Ann's Church for a Walking with Purpose ONLINE Women's Bible Study! http://stanndc.org/wwp
We appreciate your financial support at this challenging time. Consider making a contribution online at https://stanndc.org/give
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC! We are so happy to have you with us for the 11:00am livestreamed Mass.
Today's announcements:
Please pray for all our First Communicants, who receive their First Communion on Saturday, September 19!: https://stanndc.org/news/pray-for-our-first-communicants
Do you want to become Catholic or just to learn more about your own faith? Our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program starts online on September 22. It's taught by our pastor (who has experience as a professor at The Catholic University of America) — and it's free! Learn more here: https://stanndc.org/rcia
We welcome students back—online—for our new Parish School of Religion academic year! PSR assists parents with classes that teach liturgy, sacrament, prayer, church history, morality, community, evangelization and apostolic life. Learn more and register: https://stanndc.org/psr
Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Would you like to connect with other women in our parish? Are you searching for something more in your life? Join us at St. Ann's Church for a Walking with Purpose ONLINE Women's Bible Study! http://stanndc.org/wwp
We appreciate your financial support at this challenging time. Consider making a contribution online at https://stanndc.org/give
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
St. Ann welcomed Aaron Tan, 2018 American Guild of Organists' first prize winner, to play a recital on our 1999 Létourneau organ on Friday, August 21, at 7:30pm.
Donations were gratefully accepted to benefit our continuing Music Program.
View the Evening Program: http://stanndc.org/documents/2020/8/Aaron%20Tan%20Musical%20Program%20August%202020%20concert.pdf
Read Aaron Tan's Biography: http://stanndc.org/documents/2020/7/Aaron%20Tan%20organist%202020%20biography.pdf
For health reasons, this event was closed to the public and only viewable online.
All contributions support our ongoing music program here at St. Ann.
Want to make a gift now? You have 3 options:
1) Visit stanndc.org/music to make a one-time or recurring donation directly on our website.
2) If you are a St. Ann parishioner and would like your gift to be recorded in your yearly total, make a donation through FaithDirect by visiting stanndc.org/give, and write in the "Notes" section "Music."
3) You can also Venmo @nataliejplumb and write "Music" in the "for" section.
Your contribution is fully tax deductible.
Find this event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/732621900923904/
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC! We are so happy to have you with us for the 11:00am livestreamed Mass.
Today's announcements:
Do you want to become Catholic or just to learn more about your own faith? Our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program starts online on September 22. It's taught by our pastor (who has experience as a professor at The Catholic University of America) — and it's free! Learn more here: https://stanndc.org/rcia
We welcome students back—online—for our new Parish School of Religion academic year! PSR assists parents with classes that teach liturgy, sacrament, prayer, church history, morality, community, evangelization and apostolic life. Learn more and register: https://stanndc.org/psr
Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Would you like to connect with other women in our parish? Are you searching for something more in your life? Join us at St. Ann's Church for a Walking with Purpose ONLINE Women's Bible Study! http://stanndc.org/wwp
We appreciate your financial support at this challenging time. Consider making a contribution online at https://stanndc.org/give
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC! Today's Mass is celebrated by our pastor, Msgr. James Watkins.
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give back now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Today's Announcements:
We are again printing bulletins! Read it here: https://stanndc.org/bulletins
This past Friday, Aaron Tan, 2018 American Guild of Organists First Prize Winner, played a LIVE Recital on our organ. Rewatch the performance here: https://stanndc.org/music All proceeds benefit our ongoing Music Program here at St. Ann!
Our Youth Program kicks off this year next Saturday, August 29, with an outdoor evening for Parents and Teens in Grades 6-12. Join our Teen Parent email list to get the details here: https://stanndc.flocknote.com/hsparents
Are you wanting to become Catholic or just to learn more about your own faith? Our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program starts online on September 22. It's taught by our pastor (who has experience as a professor at The Catholic University of America) — and it's free! Learn more here: https://stanndc.org/rcia
Please visit stanndc.org/give to support our parish at this time. If you've signed up for online giving, please contact Peter, our parish Secretary, by email or phone to cancel your envelopes: https://stanndc.org/contact-us
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC! Today's Mass is celebrated by our pastor, Msgr. James Watkins.
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give back now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Today's Announcements:
We are excited to announce that we have begun to again print bulletins!
Take a look here: https://stanndc.org/bulletins
This Friday, August 21 at 7:30pm, tune in on our Facebook page right here - or at stanndc.org/music - to hear a LIVE Recital with Aaron Tan, 2018 American Guild of Organists First Prize Winner. The concert will benefit the ongoing music program at St. Ann’s and is closed to the public for health reasons.
Our Youth Program kicks off this year on Saturday, August 29 with an evening for Parents and Teens in Grades 6-12! Contact Natalie at director@stanndc.org for more details.
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins is away from August 17-21. Please pray for him that he has a restful break. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Today we celebrate the #Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! This Solemnity honors the day when Our Blessed Mother was assumed into Heaven, Body and Soul.
Today is a Holy Day, but without obligation. This is the only Mass celebrated today at our church.
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC! If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC! Today's Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, and co-celebrated by Msgr. James Watkins.
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give back now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Happy Feast of St. Ann!
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC!
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Learn more about the Tilma Replica of Our Lady of Guadalupe now displayed in our church and this devotion here: https://stanndc.org/events/wwm
Read along with our pastor Msgr. James Watkins' homily here: https://bit.ly/312Ntl9
Give back now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Can't join us in person for the Novena? Recite this prayer for 9 days for a special intention!
Learn more about our patroness: https://stanndc.org/who-is-st-ann
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC!
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Learn more about the Tilma Replica of Our Lady of Guadalupe now displayed in our church and this devotion here: https://stanndc.org/events/wwm
Read along with our pastor Msgr. James Watkins' homily here: https://bit.ly/2ZHZZa4
Give back now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Read along with our pastor Msgr. James Watkins' homily here: https://bit.ly/2DB382T
Give back now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Replay Thursday's Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Concert LIVE at St. Ann DC, right here: https://stanndc.org/music
From the comfort of your couch, watch a virtual concert at St. Ann's benefiting those in need in our neighborhood. This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. In conjunction with the Chesapeake Orchestra and Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, along with St. Mary's College of Maryland, enjoy a performance with 3 of the Brass-playing Silberschlag family of 17 musicians, trombonist Bryan Bourne, and pianist Lior Willinger.
The Program:
Featured Artists:
Jeff Silberschlag, Trumpet
Zachary Silberschlag, Trumpet
Nathaniel Silberschlag, Horn
Bryan Bourne, Trombone
Lior Willinger, Piano
Performing:
Canzona Decima - Adriano Banchieri (edited by Jay Lichtmann)
O Quam Gloriosum - Tomas Luis de Victoria (arranged by James Haynor)
Two Rondeau’s - Francois Couperin, and Jean F. Dandrieu
Solo Piano Piece - Lior Willinger
Arietta, Allegretto, Moderato - Franz Joseph Haydn (arranged by David R. Thomas)
Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone
Featuring Bryan Bourne and Jeff Silberschlag
Solo Piano Piece - Lior Willinger
Ave Maria - Schubert (arrangement, Jeffrey Silberschlag)
Featuring Jeffrey and Zachary Silberschlag
Jeff Closing talk
Canzona Bergamasca - Samuel Scheidt(arrangement David R. Thomas)
Rondeau - Jean Joseph Mouret (arrangement David R. Thomas)
Music Director of the Chesapeake Orchestra & Professor of Music at St. Mary's College of Maryland, Jeffrey Silberschlag, joins sons Zachary, the Principal trumpet of The Hawai'i Symphony, and Nathaniel, the Principal horn of The Cleveland Orchestra, with trombonist, Bryan Bourne, former Principal trombone of the President's Own United States Marine Band, and pianist Lior Willinger for an ONLINE concert of Brass and piano music from St. Ann Catholic Church.
These Brass-playing Silberschlags are part of a family of 17 musicians, whose members have held principal positions in The New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Italian National Symphony RAI, Hawai'i Symphony New York City Opera Orchestra - National Co., The Orchestra Now, and The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.
Want to make a gift now? You have 3 options:
1) If you are a St. Ann parishioner and would like your gift to be recorded in your yearly total, make a donation through FaithDirect by visiting stanndc.org/give, and write in the "Notes" section "Concert."
2) Visit stanndc.org/music to make a one-time or recurring donation directly on our website.
3) You can also Venmo @nataliejplumb and write "Concert" in the "for" section.
Your contribution is fully tax deductible.
Thank you for your generosity!
Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
In this homily, our pastor Msgr. James Watkins makes important distinctions between freedom from and freedom of religion, dependence and interdependence, and joy and happiness.
Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC!
If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Welcome back to the 7:00pm Sunday Mass at St. Ann DC!
Dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligation remains in effect. Many options are available for participating in Mass when we cannot be present at the liturgy. As always, if you feel sick, please stay home.
We are so happy to welcome you back!
Revised Mass Schedule:
5:00pm Saturday Vigil for Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing)
7:30am Sunday (No Music)
11:00am Sunday (also Livestreamed, Music/No Congregational Singing)
7:00pm Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing)
12:00pm Noon Daily Mass - Monday through Friday
The 9:00am Mass is temporarily suspended to allow volunteers to properly sanitize the church between all Masses.
4:00 to 4:45pm Saturday Confessions, in the Holy Family/Cry Room off the vestibule of the church
Updated June 22, 2020
Church Hours:
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SATURDAY: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
SUNDAY: 7:10 to 8:30 AM,
10:40 AM to 12:00 PM,
and 6:40 to 8:00 PM
Parish Office Hours:
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Public health and safety precautions remain in effect.
Read more and learn how to volunteer: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligation remains in effect. Many options are available for participating in Mass when we cannot be present at the liturgy. As always, if you feel sick, please stay home.
We are so happy to welcome you back!
Revised Mass Schedule:
5:00pm Saturday Vigil for Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing)
7:30am Sunday (No Music)
11:00am Sunday (also Livestreamed, Music/No Congregational Singing)
7:00pm Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing)
12:00pm Noon Daily Mass - Monday through Friday
The 9:00am Mass is temporarily suspended to allow volunteers to properly sanitize the church between all Masses.
4:00 to 4:45pm Saturday Confessions, in the Holy Family/Cry Room off the vestibule of the church
Updated June 22, 2020
Church Hours:
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SATURDAY: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
SUNDAY: 7:10 to 8:30 AM,
10:40 AM to 12:00 PM,
and 6:40 to 8:00 PM
Parish Office Hours:
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Public health and safety precautions remain in effect.
Read more and learn how to volunteer: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Today we celebrate the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time today at St. Ann's Church — welcome!
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins has announced something very exciting: With gratitude to God, St. Ann's Church reopens for public Masses starting Monday, June 22, with a maximum capacity of 100 persons per Mass! Read more about this important update: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family
Read along right here with Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/3hMp3DO
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Today the Church celebrates one of the most important Feasts in her liturgical calendar, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ! Traditionally this Feast is remembered as Corpus Christi.
Read along with Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/3fzV7sT
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost in the Western Christian liturgical calendar. #Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Here is the pastor’s homily: https://go.aws/2BHPzhb
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Today for Catholics, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, a very special celebration of the Holy Spirit's descent upon the Apostles and Mary in the upper room.
After Jesus' resurrection, the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and empowered them to proclaim Jesus' message in different languages before the entire city. Because 3,000 people came to faith in Jesus Christ that day, the Church is declared born this day. Pentecost is the Church's #birthday!
Many Catholics may remember the Sacrament of Confirmation they received: Join us for this reverent service in asking the continued presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and His continued intercession as our powerful Advocate!
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
When you cannot receive Communion in-person, saying the prayer of Spiritual Communion can be an equally powerful way to receive Jesus. Here is a text below: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separate from You. Amen.
Per the request of our Holy Father Pope Francis, if you need a guide on how to pray the Rosary daily as a family this May, find one here: https://stanndc.org/rosary
Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord into heaven live — the 11:00am Mass at your parish as you know it!
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
When you cannot receive Communion in-person, saying the prayer of Spiritual Communion can be an equally powerful way to receive Jesus. Here is a text below: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separate from You. Amen.
Per the request of our Holy Father Pope Francis, if you need a guide on how to pray the Rosary daily as a family this May, find one here: https://stanndc.org/rosary
This is the Sixth Sunday of Easter Mass live today.
Read along with our pastor Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/36iAk9P
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
When you cannot receive Communion in-person, saying the prayer of Spiritual Communion can be an equally powerful way to receive Jesus. Here is a text below: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separate from You. Amen.
Per the request of our Holy Father Pope Francis, if you need a guide on how to pray the Rosary daily as a family this May, find one here: https://stanndc.org/rosary
Happy #MothersDay! This livestreamed service with our pastor Msgr. Watkins asks the intercession of Mary, Our Mother, for the intentions of and safety for each of our earthly mothers.
Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings
If you need a guide on how to pray the Rosary, find one here: https://www.newadvent.org/images/rosary.pdf
Follow Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/2YQM9SE
Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
When you cannot receive Communion in-person, saying the prayer of Spiritual Communion can be an equally powerful way to receive Jesus. Here is a text below: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separate from You. Amen.
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wants so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons: Today he celebrated the Third Sunday of Easter, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Follow his homily here: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/15715/documents/2020/4/Third%20Sunday%20of%20Easter%20Homily%20in%20the%20Midst%20of%20Coronavirus%20-%20Msgr.%20James%20Watkins%20April%2026%202020.pdf
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wants so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he is! Today he celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday, also known as the Second Sunday of Easter, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Join us to rejoice and be glad: Christ is risen today! Alleluia! Use this track to listen to Easter Sunday Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl and concelebrated by our pastor Msgr. James Watkins, from the comfort of your home.
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Lent, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
“We are really members of God’s family," said Cardinal Wuerl, parishioner of St. Ann and celebrant of the Second Sunday of Lent's 11:00am Mass. “Think about that. Let us just thank God for that.” #Lent #Lent2020
Some pro-tips for a fantastic #Lent:
1) Partake in the sacraments as much as possible, especially confession.
2) Make a sacrifice that is challenging for you.
3) Help those in need.
How do we truly love like Christ? Ask Him: "Jesus, take my heart and give me yours." This is a very powerful prayer.
Jesus is an example to follow in this week's Gospel; He doesn't get angry or lash out: He just walks away. Who do you need to walk away from right now?
Msgr. Watkins explains how the Annual Appeal has helped him personally - something we all didn't realize.
Still want to contribute to the #ADWAppeal, but didn't get a chance? Visit stanndc.org/give today.
According to this past weekend's Gospel, we are the "salt of the earth." How do we keep our flavor?
Why we light up the church, an answer to "what was Jesus' actual birthday?" and an invitation from our pastor.
We're nostalgic and disconnected from past generations: How do we reconcile this? If we don't change the hearts of people, our "change" will not last.
Jesus did not need to be baptized. He did not have to be presented in the Temple. He being fully God, Jesus could have done without these human traditions. But with humility, He chose to enter entirely into our humanity.
We are bombarded - with emails, texts, phone calls, news, interruptions... the list could go on. What should we listen to, and how should we tune out the noise? Msgr. James Watkins gives some practical tips on how to shape our minds and hearts to hear and heed what really matters.
Have you always wanted to go on the biggest adventure of your life? Here's the place to start.
Are you lacking motivation and drive? Do you need to reconnect with something that inspires you? A first step: Rest assured in the arms of Our Father. He affirms you as His child.
When Jesus approached John the Baptist to be baptized, John "tried to prevent him." Jesus insisted. Why on earth was this so important? In this homily, we discover the answer.
Are we afraid of what God can do through us? Are we afraid, like Herod in this week's reading, that God might take what's good from us instead of give what's best to us?
King Herod "was greatly troubled" at the news of Jesus, "the newborn king of the Jews." He asked the magi to find Jesus and to "bring me word" - not stating that he intended to kill him. What was all this mess about? From a metaphysics professor at The Catholic University of America, take a listen to this homily: a fascinating psychological take on the insecurity of the Herods.
Want some help with all the resolutions you may have already broken? Listen to this sound advice.
Keep listening after the homily to pray the rosary in honor of our Mother's Feast today!
How can we best live like the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph? What is the role of woman in a family? What is the role of man? What do the stats show us about family these days?
Jesus needed to grow and learn, perhaps not in His divinity, but certainly in His humanity, just like we do. His family faced conflict and struggles just like we do. What was it like?
Realize that God can speak to you, too, sometimes in very unique ways. This Christmas season, may our ears be attentive to His Word.
Mary's fiat is the perfect example for us. What are your plans? Is God calling you to let them go and follow His?
Learn what makes our 150th anniversary custom commemorative rosary so special! Learn more at stanndc.org/rosary
Who is Mary and do Catholics worship her? What's the big deal about the rosary? Why do Catholics have this devotion and when did it start?
We've all had life-altering conversations. Perhaps this Advent we can have one with Christ.
One of the noted resources in this homily is the "Best Advent Ever" program. Find it here: https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever
Is there something that you just can't stand? That, too, will pass. "God is God. Nothing escapes His providence. Everything will pass."
"You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed." A lesson from this week's Gospel? Do not be afraid.
What is the challenge of the Sadducees - in other words, those who don’t find the idea of heaven attractive?
Do you have questions about women empowerment in the Church? Wonder when education in America began and how? Learn about the fascinating history of the Catholic Church in this noteworthy lecture by George Weigel, author, theologian and Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
Weigel gave this presentation in a distinctly Catholic setting — our church — in celebration of St. Ann's 150th anniversary as a church this year (2019-2020).
"The Church in the United States was largely run by women and has been for the last 150 years. Women ran the schools, women ran the hospitals, women ran the social service agencies... This was one of the few venues prior to the last 50 years in American life where intelligent, service-oriented, assertive women could find a leadership role in society."
"The faith has to be proposed. People have to be invited. And they have to be engaged."
See photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmJaofeq
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Read Weigel's biography: https://eppc.org/author/george_weigel/
"The moment you think you're more righteous, you just sinned. That's the beauty of it, in paradox. Christians rejoice in their sinfulness: 'O happy fault, O necessary sin of Adam, that has gained for us so wonderful a Redeemer!' Had it not been for sin, friends, there would be no need for a Savior."
"We all have a vocation to be a saint, but no one has a vocation to be a saint in the same way you do."
“God ordered friendship as a natural good for us,” Msgr. Watkins says. “If that is true in the natural order, it is also true in the supernatural order. We need friends in heaven. This is the communion of saints.” #AllSaints
From the Gospel of Luke 18:9-14: Jesus addressed this parable
to those who were convinced of their own righteousness
and despised everyone else.
"Two people went up to the temple area to pray;
one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,
'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --
greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.'
But the tax collector stood off at a distance
and would not even raise his eyes to heaven
but beat his breast and prayed,
'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former;
for whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
Ten lepers were cleansed — but only one returned to give thanks in this weekend's Gospel.
Do we delay our gratitude? If you really mean gratitude, show it, so that one day Jesus can say to us, too: "Stand up and go; your faith has saved you" (Lk 17).
"God's gift of precious life is no less beautiful when accompanied by sickness or illness, hunger or poverty, mental or physical handicaps, loneliness or old age. At these times, life takes on extra splendor...so often in and through the weakest of human vessels, God continues to show us the power of His love."
Who are the poor around us? How can we really serve them? Is there more than one way?
This weekend's Gospel reading — Luke 16:1-13 — is quite confusing. What does it mean? Fr. Lucas Laborde explains.
Here is the full Gospel text:
Jesus said to his disciples,
"A rich man had a steward
who was reported to him for squandering his property.
He summoned him and said,
'What is this I hear about you?
Prepare a full account of your stewardship,
because you can no longer be my steward.'
The steward said to himself, 'What shall I do,
now that my master is taking the position of steward away from me?
I am not strong enough to dig and I am ashamed to beg.
I know what I shall do so that,
when I am removed from the stewardship,
they may welcome me into their homes.'
He called in his master's debtors one by one.
To the first he said,
'How much do you owe my master?'
He replied, 'One hundred measures of olive oil.'
He said to him, 'Here is your promissory note.
Sit down and quickly write one for fifty.'
Then to another the steward said, 'And you, how much do you owe?'
He replied, 'One hundred kors of wheat.'
The steward said to him, 'Here is your promissory note;
write one for eighty.'
And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently.
"For the children of this world
are more prudent in dealing with their own generation
than are the children of light.
I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth,
so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.
The person who is trustworthy in very small matters
is also trustworthy in great ones;
and the person who is dishonest in very small matters
is also dishonest in great ones.
If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth,
who will trust you with true wealth?
If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another,
who will give you what is yours?
No servant can serve two masters.
He will either hate one and love the other,
or be devoted to one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and mammon."
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Are you at your wit's end trying to muster your own resources, time and talent to accomplish something? Listen to this.
Have you ever lost something? Someone? Are you searching for reasons? Msgr. James Watkins tackles this difficult question of suffering love and "loss" in this week's homily.
Do you know what the Pietà in our church is made of? Can you tell which saints are depicted in our stained glass windows? Hear all the highlights of this past Saturday's stained glass, history and architecture tours during Art All Night!
Fr. Ivan Pertine explains this difficult Gospel that tells us to "hate" our family by hitting on three key points in his homily:
1) Put God first. Above everything. Everything.
2) Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Sacrifice.
3) Give Jesus everything. Turn it over to Him. If you can't, ask Him for the grace to eventually.
Jesus tells us in Luke 14: “...anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” How do we digest this? How can we apply its meaning? Msgr. James Watkins dissects this 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel message.
Luke 14 tells us in the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time's Gospel: "For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." Is this realistic in Washington?
We hear from Jesus in today's Gospel in Luke 13 that some people will hear "I do not know you; depart from me..." when attempting to enter heaven. How can we be sure that Jesus will "know" us when we want to enter His Kingdom at the end of our lives? How can we develop a personal relationship with Christ here and now? Msgr. James Watkins explains in today's homily on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.
This Gospel message sounds weird to our ears. Msgr. James Watkins explains in this homily on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time what Jesus is trying to tell us in the Luke 12 Gospel, verses 49-53:
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.’”
There are only two infallible dogma in the history of the Catholic Church proclaimed by the Catholic Church. The first is the Immaculate Conception, proclaimed on December 8, 1854 by Pius IX. The second infallible dogma is the Assumption. On November 1, 1950, Pius XII declared the dogma of the Virgin being assumed, Body and Soul, into heavenly glory. Both infallible dogma are about Mary. This is fascinating. But why?
Msgr. James Watkins explains what it means to "be ready" and the precious gift of time.
Gospel of Luke 12:
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not be afraid any longer, little flock,
for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
Sell your belongings and give alms.
Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out,
an inexhaustible treasure in heaven
that no thief can reach nor moth destroy.
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,
ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch
and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.
Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming,
he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect,
the Son of Man will come.”
Beginning with a prayer for the victims of the mass shootings this weekend in El Pasos, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Msgr. James Watkins explains today's readings - "Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!" (Ecclesiastes 1) - in light of our own struggles with busyness, exhaustion, and making people, places and things "deities," when they possess us more than we possess them.
After visiting us and serving with us for three weeks, Fr. Deo has returned to Uganda. He gave these touching remarks at all Masses last weekend, thanking St. Ann’s parishioners for their generosity, prayers and kindness. #StAnn150
In this episode, meet St. Ann, the grandmother of Jesus. Hear about the history of art depicting this great saint, prayers and devotions to invoke her intercession, and popular pilgrimage sites that honor her. We even tell the story of a mini miracle that happened here at St. Ann's: Parish patroness, pray for us!
Speakers (in order of appearance):
Natalie J. Plumb, Director of Communications and Youth Ministry, St. Ann Catholic Church
Caitlin Greenhill Caldera, Artist, Art Consultant
Susie Chorro, Director, Gold Leaf Studios
We hear first of St. Ann in the non-biblical gospel of James. Childless after 20 years of marriage, Anna (as named in the book of James) and St. Joachim begged God for a child. An angel appeared separately to the two parents saying they would conceive a child to be called Mary, who was to be dedicated to God. Mary's parents were obedient and we have so much to learn from them and their daughter.
Msgr. James Watkins tells a story of his childhood: Forty years ago, he asked a girl to his senior prom. He needed money in order to go. Watkins had to be persistent with his father in asking for help, much like we should do with our Father in heaven. This would be his only prom.
This Sunday's Gospel from Luke 11 reads:
"And I tell you, ask and you will receive;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks, receives;
and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
What father among you would hand his son a snake
when he asks for a fish?
Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg?
If you then, who are wicked,
know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will the Father in heaven
give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?"
Learn more about the life of the patroness of our church, St. Ann, and her husband St. Joachim, in this homily Msgr. James Watkins gave on her Feast!
On the occasion of his 30th priesthood anniversary, Msgr. James Watkins, pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC, counts his many blessings during his #30yearsapriest. Watkins also reflects on the priesthood, the Eucharist and the mystery of our salvation.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B. Hear a selection of our special Gregorian-Chant Mass along with Msgr. James Watkins's teachings of the oldest Christian order, the order of Melchizedek. Ponder on the priesthood that Jesus instituted for our salvation. Christ has set himself as the chief intermediary with God the Father, through his Holy sacrifice at the Mass in the Eucharist.