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
The Parish Transition Team started meeting in September, 2024 to walk through the steps outlined by the Diocese of Peoria to prepare for and complete the merger of our parishes. The team, which meets monthly with Fr. Julien and Deacon Bob includes:
St. Anne Representatives: Connie Ertel, Ellie Betzle, Sandy Thomas, Linda Smolenski, Steve Kautz
St. John/St. Mary Representatives: Steve Matheis, Tyler Sand, Kim Priaulx, Chris Bode, Pete Hoehn, Sarah Healy
“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!
Eucharistic Ministers Ministry
St. Anne Parish and St. John Parish are seeking parishioners to volunteer to be Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.
Once trained for this ministry, it opens up other opportunities to distribute Holy Communion other than just at Mass. An Extraordinary Minister can take Holy Communion to parishioners in nursing homes, hospital, or homebound.
If you would like to be trained, please contact either parish office before April 4. There will be training session held on Tuesday, April 8, from 6:00-7:30 pm at St. Anne and one on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00-7:30 pm at St. John.
Fr. Julien is also asking any current Extraordinary Ministers to attend 1 of the sessions as a refresher and so that we may also update everyone’s mandate with Peoria.
WINGS April Meeting
Since our April meeting, April 3rd, falls during Lent, we decided to view a Biblical based drama movie “Risen”.
This movie shows a struggle with believing and finally a conversion in Jesus’ resurrection.
Our meeting will start earlier at 6:00 pm. Bring your favorite snack and beverages will be provided.
All women of the parish are invited to attend.
Anointing of the Sick
Every Friday, Fr. Julien will be available after the 8:00 am daily Mass to administer the Anointing of the Sick for anyone that would like to receive it.
Please keep in mind that this anointing is for anyone that might already be ill, preparing for an upcoming surgery, hospital stay, etc. This anointing is not JUST for those who are in danger of death.
This will be done every Friday.
