Welcome to Our Parish
We are a Roman Catholic Church located in Saint John, New Brunswick. When you attend our parish you will experience reverence in the Mass, Biblical preaching, and regular times of Confession.
Mass and Sacraments
Holy Mass
Thursday Mass: 4 pm
Saturday Morning Mass: 10 am (Intention: for the return of our children and families to the faith).
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm
Sunday Lord's Day Mass: 10 am
Confession
Confession is available before each Mass.
Other Sacraments
Our parish offers the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage, for practicing Catholics and those who wish to become so.
Education and Involvement
Education
- Sacramental Preparation: Children prepare for Sacraments in the home under the guidance of their parents (with support from parish leaders). An examination is given before Sacraments are conferred.
- Adult Bible Study: Monday 7 pm at the Rectory from September each year.
- RCIA: typically runs from September to April each year.
Parish Groups
- Legion of Mary meets Wednesday 7:00 pm at the Rectory.
- Knights of Columbus meet once a month in the lower level of the church.
Ways to be Involved
- Pray the Rosary before each mass.
- Sing with the Schola. A 'Try-out' is required.
- 'Lend a hand' at our 1st Sunday Potluck meal.
- Develop a new apostolate; promote a special devotion; promote vocations in the parish.
- Help develop our Parish Resource Centre.
- Be part of the 'Fix and Repair Team'.
- Serve at the Altar with St. Tarcisius Guild.
- Become a Knight of Columbus.
- Help with current projects: landscaping, parking lot perimeter.
“St. Ann's has become a mainstay in my spiritual life. I live, learn, and thrive
in the Catholic environment.”
[note from a new Catholic]
Location
Saints Joachim and Ann Parish
135 Simpson Drive
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2H 2C5