About St. Ann · Peabody, Massachusetts
St. Ann Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Peabody, Massachusetts, belonging to the Archdiocese of Boston. Located at 140 Lynn Street, the parish describes itself as a 'vibrant and growing community' that celebrates the Mass in both the ordinary and extraordinary forms, offers a Religious Education program for children in grades 1 through high school, and supports social outreach through Christian Service activities. Its parish motto is 'Cor Unum et Anima Una' — 'One Heart and One Soul' — and the parish is currently served by pastor Fr. David C. Lewis and priest in residence Fr. Raymond Van De Moortel, with Deacon Richard W. Cordeau assisting.
- Patron
- St. Ann (Saint Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Rev. David C. Lewis
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
Why belong here
St. Ann's is a small, growing parish where, in the words of its welcome message, 'there is a place for EVERYONE here' — lifelong Catholics, those returning to the faith, seekers, and visitors. The community gathers around the Mass in both the ordinary and extraordinary forms, a Wednesday evening Holy Hour with adoration and confession, a Religious Education program that walks with families from first grade through Confirmation, and an active Knights of Columbus council that hosts a Family Mass and coffee hour. The Sunday 9:30 AM Mass is also livestreamed on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.
Mass times at St. Ann
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (during the Holy Hour, preceding the 6:00 PM Mass)
- Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM (per Discover Mass / Catholic Church Times listings; by appointment otherwise)
Adoration times
- Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Adoration during the Wednesday Holy Hour, concluding with Mass at 6:00 PM)
Welcome to St. Ann Parish
St. Ann's describes itself as a 'vibrant and growing community' grounded in the Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The welcome message emphasizes that the parish values liturgical worship and the sacraments in both the ordinary and extraordinary forms, Religious Education for young and 'not so young,' and commitment to social outreach through Christian Service activities. The parish explicitly states: 'There is a place for EVERYONE here at Saint Ann's. Whether you are a life long Catholic, lapsed, seeking, or even if you are not sure, you will always be most welcomed here!' The parish's stated mission is to be 'a welcoming community of faith… celebrating through our parish liturgy with the full participation of the laity.'
- Parish motto: 'Cor Unum et Anima Una' — One Heart and One Soul
- Welcomes lifelong Catholics, returning Catholics, and seekers
- Rooted in the great tradition of the Roman Catholic Church in both teaching and worship
Parish Clergy & Staff
St. Ann Parish is currently served by Pastor Rev. David C. Lewis and Priest in Residence Rev. Raymond Van De Moortel (spelled 'Van De Moortel' on the parish homepage and 'Van De Moortell' on the staff page). The parish deacon is Deacon Richard W. Cordeau. Genevieve Bisesti serves as Director of Religious Education, and Leanne Amirault serves as Pre-School Director.
- Rev. David C. Lewis — Pastor
- Rev. Raymond Van De Moortel — Priest in Residence
- Deacon Richard W. Cordeau
- Genevieve Bisesti — Director of Religious Education
- Leanne Amirault — Pre-School Director
Religious Education & Faith Formation
St. Ann's Religious Education program provides faith formation for students in Grades 1 through High School. Classes meet bi-weekly and are paired with community-building experiences to help young people grow in knowledge and love of the Catholic faith. The Director of Religious Education, Genevieve Bisesti, describes the program as 'more than a program — a community and a faith family' that intentionally partners with parents and caregivers to strengthen the faith life of the whole family.
- Faith formation for Grades 1 through High School
- Bi-weekly classes with community-building experiences
- Welcomes new families alongside long-time parishioners
Sacrament Preparation
Sacrament Preparation at St. Ann's is intentionally designed as a two-year journey for students and families, helping them understand, prepare for, and celebrate these important milestones in their faith lives. The parish offers preparation for both First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
- First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion — two-year program
- Confirmation — two-year program
- Family-focused, intentional preparation
Parish Life, Events & Outreach
Parish life at St. Ann's includes regular community-building events. The Knights of Columbus host a Family Mass and Coffee Hour (advertised on the parish calendar for April 19 at the 9:30 AM Mass), and the parish holds a Parish Picnic (e.g., May 17, 10:30 AM, with RSVPs requested by email). The parish emphasizes 'commitment to social outreach through our Christian Service activities' as a core value alongside liturgy and education.
- Knights of Columbus Family Mass and Coffee Hour
- Parish Picnic
- Christian Service / social outreach
Live Stream & Online Presence
The Sunday 9:30 AM Mass is livestreamed on the parish's Facebook page, allowing those who cannot attend in person to participate. The parish notes that viewers do not need a Facebook account in order to view the livestream.
- Sunday 9:30 AM Mass livestreamed on Facebook
- No Facebook account required to view
- Parish website: https://www.saintannpeabody.org/
Visit & Contact
The church is located at 140 Lynn Street, Peabody, MA 01960. The parish phone number is 978-535-1985. A third-party directory (Discover Mass) provides driving directions: from Route 128 take exit 28, then right on Summit Street to County, then right on Lynn — the church is on the left. The parish Religious Education office can be reached through the parish phone line.
- Address: 140 Lynn Street, Peabody, MA 01960
- Parish Phone: 978-535-1985
- Directions: Rte. 128 to exit 28, right on Summit St. to County, right on Lynn — church on left