PARISH ACTIVITIES
THE ASSUMPTION OF TH BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION THIS WEEK
August 14th: Vigil Mass at 7:00pm
August 15th: Mass at 8:00am
PT PRE-K AIDE NEEDED
Principal Mrs. Shields is looking for a PT aide in Pre-K for the upcoming school year at St. Ann School. Three days per week (Wednesday through Friday).
Email Mrs. Shields with your interest or questions.
bshields@stann-emmaus.org (or call 610- 965–9220)
PREP TEACHERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for PREP teachers and aides for grades 1, 3, 5 and 6 for next year. PREP is held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30pm-5:45pm. (Sept-April).
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your faith and love of Christ and grow your own spirituality in a new way. Be a part of this important parish ministry for families!
Email Mrs. Starry (bstarry@stann-emmaus.org) with any questions or for more information.
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
3rd Sunday each month in the Parish Life Center
Next Meeting August 17th
Serving young adults with disabilities (ages 19-35).
Connect for fun spiritual, social, and service activities. To volunteer or for program info. please email mciofalo@comcast.net.
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting August 19th
CALL ROSE to reserve your seat.
BECOMING CATHOLIC PROGRAM
Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic?
Our Becoming Catholic program has been “reconstructed” to allow for more flexibility for those seeking an understanding of our faith. We will gladly work with you to find times to fit your schedule.
Anyone who is not baptized or is baptized in another faith and would like to become Catholic is very welcome to join us!
Email Chris at ckimock@stann-emmaus.org with any and all of your questions.
MOMS & TOTS GROUP
Meets Most Mondays from 9:00am to 10:30am at the Parish Life Center
Supervised playtime (for the kids) and a warm and welcoming support group (for parents). To join, send a text "@stannsmom" to 81010. We use the free app Remind to keep in touch and coordinate meetings. All parents of young children are welcome!
PARISH PRAYER GROUP
Do you need the parish Prayer Warriors to pray for you or a loved one or friend? EMAIL DONNA.
FALL FEST
St. Ann's Fall Fest
September 4th, 5th & 6th
Be a Sponsor!
Be a Volunteer!
Visit the FALL FEST website!
SMALL FAITH GROUP/BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Life Center and on Zoom.
Next session begins in September.
ONLINE SIGNUP
CYO SPORTS SIGNUPS
Fall Registration NOW OPEN!
All parish students can join a CYO team!
St Ann School and public-school kids in grades K through 8
Boys & Girls Cross Country: grades K-8
Girls Volleyball: JV grades 4-5, Varsity grades 6-8
For more information or questions, please email:
Cross Country : jim.warrenfeltz@gmail.com
Volleyball: Melissa Mulero - velezm125@yahoo.com
ESTATE PLANNING OR MAKING A GIFT?
Jared Markowitz from St. Ann’s Finance Committee recommends a free planning booklet from the Catholic Foundation of Eastern PA. The Catholic Foundation is a wonderful resource and also provides estate planning workshops. Watch for an upcoming workshop that will be held here at St. Ann's in the Fall!
ONE-DAY BUS TRIPS
October 15th: Frankie Valli Tribute Band (Staten Island, NY)
December 4th: "Deck the Halls" Musical (Lancaster, PA)
Reservation forms at the Church Lobby Welcome Desk or Call Regina.
EMBRACING STEWARDSHIP
WHERE ARE YOU BEING CALLED?
Stewardship is how we care for one another by sharing our God-given gifts as true disciples of Christ.
GARDENERS
To help with Garden of Mercy flower border beds, please email debcordes55@gmail.com. To volunteer in the Garden of Mercy email bruce1free@gmail.com. To help with landscaped flower beds email rrparry@ptd.net.
ALTER SERVERS
To be an altar server, students should be in grades 5-12. Training available. Questions or to sign up, email ckimock@stann-emmaus.org.
GREETERS AND USHERS
Greeters and ushers needed. Families welcome to greet together!
ONGOING CARMELITE COLLECTION
Spearheaded by parishioner Maureen Hildebrandt, WASA has formed a wonderful, faith-filled relationship with the sisters. The Carmelites are cloistered and live a simple life surrounded by God through prayer. They are sustained through the charity of others. If you would like to contribute a few items to their daily needs, there is always a collection bin at the information desk in the lobby.
Suggestions: cleaning products; paper products (white); plastic storage and trash bags; applesauce cups; cooking oil; canned goods: soups, vegetables, fruit; PB (creamy) & jelly; non-stick cooking spray; sugar; boxed potatoes (any kind)
SUNDAY MORNING NEWSLETTER
Is our Sunday morning online newsletter in YOUR inbox?
Reflections, Faith in Action, Parish News.
EMAIL US to get on the list!
Find us on Facebook, too! @stannsemmaus
CULTIVATING LEADERS...
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME!
Thinking about enrolling your child in a private school? Call Lisa Schultz at 610-965-9220 for a tour of St. Ann school today!
NEW TO ST. ANN’S CHURCH?
Are you looking for baptism, wedding, or other sacramental information? Family member in the hospital?
Contact our rectory: 610-965-2426
TAKE A SNAP FOR ST. ANN'S
Attending a parish event or meeting? Send your photos to OUR EDITOR for our bulletin and newsletter!
diocesan SYNOD report
The Diocesan Synod Report can be FOUND HERE.
ONLINE CALVARY GRAVESITE MAP
You can look up a grave location simply by having the deceased's last name.
GIFT CARDS!
St. Ann School is the perfect place to purchase gift cards and support student programs at the same time. The school keeps many gift cards available in the office for immediate purchase! Please call the school - 610-965-9220 - to arrange a quick pick up!
You’ll find all the favorites including Starbucks, Wawa, Dunkin, Target, Amazon, Kohls, Old Navy, McDonalds, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Burger King, Walmart, Chipotle, Moe’s, Outback, VISA, Dicks Sporting Goods, Home Depot, and most grocery stores and pharmacy stores, too! (More available at the school!)
ANOTHER WAY TO EMBRACE STEWARDSHIP...
Doing good just with a few clicks!
A percentage of your eligible Amazon purchases goes to St. Ann School.
Go to the link: www.smile.amazon.com
Sign in.
Select St. Ann Church & School as your charity.
Thank you! Your support goes to help our school’s classrooms!
SHOP LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL
Whether you are shopping for a gift, service, need repairs, or thinking about dinner, make sure you check our bulletin advertisers!
IT'S ALWAYS TIME TO SPONSOR A BULLETIN AD!
And it really does help to keep our bulletin printing cost down.
Contact Jim at Liturgical Publications, inc. 973-525-7674