The Saint Anne Novena
Saint Anne Novena to begin July 18th!
Beginning on Friday, July 18th, and concluding on Saturday, July 26th, Saint Anne Church of Saint Paul of the Cross Parish will offer its annual Novena in honor of Saint Anne. This year's Novena will be offered by Rev. Fr. Aron M. Maghsoudi, pastor of All Saints Parish in Boswell, Holy Family Parish in Hooversville, and Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Central City.
Offering a Novena is a beautiful and proven way to present our most serious petitions to the Father in Heaven. Please consider attending whatever parts of the Novena you can, to seek blessings for yourself and those you love the most.
To view a copy of the Saint Anne Novena Prayers, click HERE.
2025 Schedule
Friday, July 18
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Confessions heard immediately following both masses
Saturday, July 19
Anointing Mass at 8:00 AM
Confessions from 11:00 -11:45 AM
Mass and Novena Prayers at 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 20
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM
Monday, July 21
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Confessions heard immediately following both masses
Tuesday, July 22
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 8:00 AM Mass and ends before 6:30 PM Mass, including a Divine Mercy Holy Hour at 3:00 PM.
Confessions heard immediately following both masses as well as from 5:15 - 6:15 PM
Wednesday, July 23
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Confessions heard immediately following both masses
Thursday, July 24
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Confessions heard immediately following both masses
Friday, July 25
Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Confessions heard immediately following both masses
Saturday, July 26, The Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne
Novena concludes with Mass and Novena Prayers at 8:00 AM
Veneration of the Saint Anne Relic
Refreshments offered after 8:00 AM Mass
Novena Candles
Novena Candles will be on sale after all the Masses on July 5th, and in the parish office during regular office hours. Catholics light candles as a symbol of the light of faith which we ask for God's help. Saint Anne Novena Candles are available for a $10 donation. The candles burn for nine days may be left here at the church or given to those who are unable to attend the Novena.
About Our Visiting Priest
St. Paul of the Cross Parish is pleased to welcome Fr. Aron Maghsoudi as this year’s guest preacher for the annual St. Anne Novena. Fr. Maghsoudi is a priest of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and serves as Pastor in Holy Family Parish (Hooversville, PA), Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish (Central City, PA), and All Saints Parish, (Boswell, PA). Additionally he serves as Chaplain for two state correctional institutions. A son of Latrobe and alumnus of St. Vincent Seminary, Fr. Maghsoudi has served as a priest for almost 20 years. He brings with him a profound respect for the wealth of our Catholic traditions, ethnic heritage, and love of the saints. Please join us and Fr. Maghsoudi for this time of prayer, devotion, and celebrating the joy of our Catholic faith.