Saint Ann Memorial Library

Dedicated on Sunday, October 17, 2022 by Fr. JohnBosco Duraisamy, Pastor, St. Ann Catholic Church, in memory of Deacons James Johnson and Robert Gerald, and in memory of long-time parishioner, Kay Schweers, the St. Ann Memorial Library completed the vision for establishing a space where St. Ann parishioners could meet for prayer, fellowship, research and learning in a calm and peaceful environment.

 

Fr. Noel P. Tria blessed the vision for this project in early 2021 and acquisition of shelves, furnishings and books followed funded by generous donations from our donor families, and the friends and families of St. Ann Parish. 

Under the direction of Sue Cox, Chairman of the St. Ann Parish Council, contributions have continued to provide for acquisitions of new volumes and library materials. 

 

Cataloging and set up in the library were undertaken by Kathy Lewis and Mary Barcomb.

 

Schweers contributed volumbes of books from their own personal collections from each representing years of ministry and service to the families of Saint Ann Parish with materials used for weekly bible study programs, development of RCIA programs, preparation for sacramental reception, sharing the WORD in weekly bulletins and personal study.

 

 Members of St. Ann Parish families and friends have contributed many volumes of study in memory of a special loved one or in honor of one living to grow this collection. 

 

Today, the St. Ann Memorial Library serves as the meeting space for the Legion of Mary, the St. Ann Book Club, the Cursillo Men's & Women's Groups, provides classroom space for the YFF Confirmation Class on Sunday mornings, and is home to the RCIA Program weekly on Thursday evenings.