The St. Ann Family Life Ministry aims to support, enrich, and nurture the spiritual and social lives of families within our parish.
Our Mission
To cultivate a vibrant and welcoming community for families at the Catholic Church of St. Ann by providing resources and opportunities for spiritual enrichment, family bonding, and active participation in parish social life.
Our Vision
We are here to help families build lasting connections, foster a stronger parish community, and pass on the faith to the next generation.
Build Lasting Connections
Families with young children often find solace and companionship in shared experiences. St. Ann Family Life Ministry creates a space for families to connect, share, and build lasting relationships.
Foster a Stronger Parish Community
By investing in family life, we not only strengthen individual families but contribute to the overall vibrancy and unity of our parish community.
Upcoming Events
October 16, 2026 – Pizza With Our Priests at 6 pm in La Salette Hall
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening with our St. Ann priests and the Vocations Committee! Enjoy pizza, fellowship, and an opportunity to ask our priests your questions about the Catholic faith, family life, the Church, or anything else you’ve wondered about. Come curious, come hungry, and come ready to connect!
November 29, 2026 – Family Advent Gathering at 11:30 am in La Salette Hall
Prepare your family for the beautiful season of Advent! Join other St. Ann families as we spend some time in Bethlehem in prayer, fellowship, and activities designed to help your family slow down, prepare your hearts for Christmas, and make the most of the Advent season together.
December 19, 2026 – Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Three Sessions: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 12:30 pm in La Salette Hall
Celebrate the Christmas season with St. Ann families at Cookies & Cocoa with Santa! Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and festive family fun while your children visit with Santa and receive two free high-quality digital photos from their Santa photo session. Families are also invited to participate in our Toy Drive by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to help make Christmas brighter for children in our community. Come make memories, connect with other St. Ann families, and share the joy of giving!
Tickets available mid-November
January 23, 2027 – Family Holy Hour at 9 am in the Church
Come spend time with Jesus as a family during a special Holy Hour designed with families and children in mind. Whether your children are perfectly reverent or full of wiggles, they are welcome! Take this opportunity to slow down, pray together, and grow closer to Christ as a family.
February 20, 2027 – Family Stations of the Cross at 10 am in the Church
Walk with Jesus through the Stations of the Cross as a family. This family-friendly experience gives parents and children an opportunity to enter more deeply into the story of Christ’s Passion and prepare their hearts for Easter through prayer and reflection.
February 27, 2027 – Family Game Night at 5 pm in La Salette Hall
Bring the whole family for games, laughter, snacks, and fellowship with other St. Ann families. Come ready to play, meet new friends, and enjoy some good old-fashioned family time together.
February 28, 2027 – Family Lent Gathering at 11:30 am in La Salette Hall
Begin the season of Lent together as a family! Join us for time of prayer, fellowship, and practical ideas to help your family enter into Lent with purpose. Discover simple ways to pray, fast, give, and grow closer to Jesus throughout the season.
April 17, 2027 – Fairy Tale Tea at 11 am in La Salette Hall
Step into a magical afternoon at St. Ann! Families are invited to our Fairy Tale Tea for an afternoon of fairy tale fun, treats, fellowship, and family memories—all while supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). As part of our commitment to serving others, we’ll also host a Toy Drive to help bring joy to children in need. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character, enjoy a special afternoon together, and help make a difference in the lives of children in our community!
Tickets available mid-March
July 17, 2027 – Summer Movie Night w/ KoC 5:30 pm in La Salette Hall
Gather the family and join us for a fun summer evening! Enjoy a family-friendly movie, snacks, and fellowship with other St. Ann families. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for partnering with us to make this a special summer night for our parish community. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and invite another family to join the fun!
Get Involved
We invite all families to join us in this new journey. Whether you are new to the parish or have been with us for years, the Family Life Ministry offers something for everyone.
To learn more, email us at familylife@st-ann.org and let us know that you are interested in joining a committee, leading an event, volunteering at an upcoming event, or learning more about future events.
Contact:
Susan Rhodes, Family Life Administrator – srhodes@st-ann.org
Email Us: familylife@st-ann.org
Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268423981067558
Fundraising
Our events are always free for attendees! We are grateful to the parishioners who purchase merchandise and donate to our ministry. There are several opportunities to support our ministry throughout the year – as well as donate your time to helping raise funds!
Donate Directly
Through out Special Contributions giving page:
Craft Nights for Apple Annie
Friday Sept 11, Oct 16, and Nov 6 | Donnellan Cafe | 7-9 pm
There are three nights to work on the crafts that will be sold at the Apple Annie craft show in December. We will have snacks and feel free to bring your own drinks to enjoy!
If you would like to attend and help at one or more of these craft nights, email our Fundraising Lead, Paola at paoladcjaramillo@gmail.com
Merchandise Sales
Narthex | Sept 12 & 13 | Nov 7 & 8 | Apple Annie Weekend | Parish Festival
We’re looking for volunteers to sell items for about 15 minutes after Mass during our designated weekends and at parish-wide events. It’s a simple and fun way to serve, and a great opportunity to meet fellow parishioners and represent the heart of Family Life.
Items we sell include: We will have faith-centered apparel, bracelets, prayer cards, bookmarks, artisan seasonal items, St. Ann Polos, keychains, magnets, stickers… just to name a few!