PASTOR'S CORNER
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I invite you to explore our website as a means of getting to know St. Ann’s and all that we do to serve Christ and one another. While we are well known in Charlotte for having a beautiful church and beautiful liturgy, what’s most beautiful about our parish is our parishioners! We are a family-oriented, thriving parish just south of Uptown Charlotte, filled with people committed to worshiping God through the fullness of our Catholic tradition and serving the poor and needy with charity and compassion. Come join us for Mass and help us as we seek to glorify God, bear witness to His Truth, and show forth His Love.
Father Timothy S. Reid
HOMILIES
WEEKLY LETTER
August 30, 2026
Dear Parishioners,
There are a few upcoming events I hope you’ll mark on your calendars. The first is the annual Eucharistic Congress. The Congress will begin as usual on Friday evening, 11 September 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The Congress will continue on Saturday, 12 September 2026, with a Eucharistic procession, holy hour, and talks from nationally known Catholic speakers. The Congress will conclude Saturday evening with a Mass offered by our bishop.
I strongly encourage you to come! If you would like more information, please visit the website at: http://www.goeucharist.com/. Please keep in mind that there will be no Saturday confessions or anticipated Mass on 12 September, per our bishop’s request, so that all priests can attend the closing Mass of the Congress. Our Masses on Sunday will be as usual. I’m sorry for any inconvenience to those of you who usually attend the Saturday evening Mass.
Secondly, mark your calendar for Monday, 14 September 2026. That’s the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross. As we’ve done in year’s past, we will expose a relic of the True Cross in the church from 7:30am – 7pm. Please come and venerate the instrument of our salvation! And please treat the relic as you would the Eucharist by genuflecting before it.
Lastly, don’t forget the annual Parish Carnival. This year the Carnival will take place on Saturday, 03 October 2026. We are still in need of sponsorships for our games and rides, whether personal or corporate. And we need volunteers and items for the silent auction. If you are interested in helping, please contact Eric Kashmanian at: [email protected]. Please keep an eye on the bulletin and the Friday 5 for more information.
Yours in Jesus and Mary,
Fr. Reid
There are a few upcoming events I hope you’ll mark on your calendars. The first is the annual Eucharistic Congress. The Congress will begin as usual on Friday evening, 11 September 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The Congress will continue on Saturday, 12 September 2026, with a Eucharistic procession, holy hour, and talks from nationally known Catholic speakers. The Congress will conclude Saturday evening with a Mass offered by our bishop.
I strongly encourage you to come! If you would like more information, please visit the website at: http://www.goeucharist.com/. Please keep in mind that there will be no Saturday confessions or anticipated Mass on 12 September, per our bishop’s request, so that all priests can attend the closing Mass of the Congress. Our Masses on Sunday will be as usual. I’m sorry for any inconvenience to those of you who usually attend the Saturday evening Mass.
Secondly, mark your calendar for Monday, 14 September 2026. That’s the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross. As we’ve done in year’s past, we will expose a relic of the True Cross in the church from 7:30am – 7pm. Please come and venerate the instrument of our salvation! And please treat the relic as you would the Eucharist by genuflecting before it.
Lastly, don’t forget the annual Parish Carnival. This year the Carnival will take place on Saturday, 03 October 2026. We are still in need of sponsorships for our games and rides, whether personal or corporate. And we need volunteers and items for the silent auction. If you are interested in helping, please contact Eric Kashmanian at: [email protected]. Please keep an eye on the bulletin and the Friday 5 for more information.
Yours in Jesus and Mary,
Fr. Reid