welcome to
st. anne church
Serving East Moline and the surrounding area since 1919.
A destination for faith~
St. Anne is a faith filled community that embraces diversity and has adapted to the changing environment while maintaining its core Catholic values and identity. By remembering those who have come before us, we honor the legacy of the diversity of our founders who, molded by God’s blessings and the holy priests He empowered, joined together to establish our church.
Fr. Julien Esse, SMA
Our Path to Our Lady of Grace
In Our “Sites”
Traditions We Share
The merger of our parishes provides a unique opportunity to take the best of each church and use it to enrich our faith at both locations.
You may have noticed some changes implemented at the mass you typically attend. As we work toward a more unified worship experience, we are sharing customs and traditions across both churches. For example, those attending St. John may have noticed the addition of pre-mass welcome and announcements, similar to what has long been shared at St. Anne. Attendees of masses at St. Anne may notice the kneelers put out for those wishing to receive Holy Communion kneeling.
The pastoral council is also working on a combined calendar to balance old and new traditions at both locations to help us more fully become one family in faith.
Our Path to Our Lady of Grace” will provide weekly updates and new information regarding the merger of St. John’s, St. Anne’s and St. Mary’s. As we venture on this new journey together, we ask Our Lady of Grace to pray for us!
Greeter Ministry
The Greeter Ministry at St. Anne Church is looking for more volunteers, especially at the 4:00 Mass. If you are interested in greeting, please contact Connie Ertel at 309-737-2179 or connieertel@gmail.com by August 1st.
Greeter duties include: arrive at church 20 minutes before Mass is scheduled to begin, greeting fellow parishioners at the main doors of the church before Mass, and handing out bulletins at the end of Mass.
Great volunteer opportunity for the whole family!
Birthday Breakfast with Fr. Julien!
Come to daily Mass at St. John’s on Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30 am, and then enjoy breakfast afterwards celebrating Fr. Julien’s birthday at Brother’s Restaurant in Rapids City. The back room will be reserved so there will be plenty of room.
Happy Birthday, Fr. Julien! We are so blessed to have you as our pastor!
Religious Education (CCD)!
Our Lady of Grace Parish offers Religious Formation Classes for children in First through Eighth Grades with preparation for First Communion and Confirmation. Our program assists families with the religious formation of their children, recognizing that parents are the first teachers of their children.
Class time at St. Anne Church for grades one through eight is Sunday’s from 9:00 to 10:15 AM with doors opening at 8:45 AM. Sunday morning Mass time at St. Anne is 10:30 AM. Confirmation students will be attending Mass at 10:30 AM as part of the Confirmation class.
Class time at St. John the Baptist Church for grades one through eight is Wednesday’s from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
You may choose one location consistently for class attendance.
Registration fee is $50.00 per child with a maximum family price of $125.00. Checks should be made payable to St. Anne Church. Financial help is available if needed. Please contact the parish office.
Classes for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at St. John and Sunday, September 7, 2025 at St. Anne.
If you would like more information, please contact the parish office at 309-755-5071 ext 5.
Considering becoming catholic?
“Inquiry” is the first step in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) process.
OCIA welcomes those who would like to explore whether full membership in the Catholic Church through Baptism or a Profession of Faith, Confirmation and Eucharist is God’s call in your life.
For further information, email: connievervaecke@yahoo.com or call 309-755-5071 ext. 5
