PARISH ACTIVITIES
THEY’LL ALWAYS STIR UP SOME FUN!
Cooks with Collars
Now in our 5th year...
Watch Msgr. Coyle, Fr. Simon, and some parish friends in THIS YEAR'S VIDEO!
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
3rd Sunday each month in the Parish Life Center
Next Meeting September 21st
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.
SMALL FAITH GROUP/BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center and on Zoom.
Next Session September 23rd.
This season the group will be taking a journey into the Gospel of Luke.
ONLINE SIGNUP
KOC "3 IN 1" SUPPLY DRIVE
It's a "3 in 1" Drive Through Donation Drop-Off!
Saturday, September 27th
10:00am to 2:00pm at the Parish Life Center, 526 Fairview St.
What's Needed?
Nonperishable food for Catholic Charities' Ecumenical Kitchen
Baby Supplies for the cay Galgon House
School Supplies for St. Ann School students
GIVE A GIFT OF HOPE
September 27th and 28th at the church entrance
Shepherds of Bethlehem imports all of their works of reverent art from the finest Christian craftsmen in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. In these challenging times, with ongoing war, it is extremely difficult for the Christian community and many families are struggling.
Let us be your connection to the Holy land.
BINGO!
October 1st in the School Cafeteria
Doors open at 6:30pm. Supper at 7:00pm. First game at 7:30pm.
$20 for 20 games, 2 special buy-in games, 50/50 cash prizes!
ADULT BASIC CATHOLIC REFRESHER
Thursdays from October 2nd to November 6th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in room 40 of the Parish Life Center
No tests, no homework, just an easy way to connect with your faith.
This is a great refresher for adults at any age. Join us!
SIGN UP HERE!
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center.
Next meeting is October 2nd
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
WASA
October 6th at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
All ladies of the parish are invited - fun fellowship and faith. Always desserts
PRIME TIMERS
October 14h at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Sts., Emmaus
Signup and payment ($5) for Oct. 14 meeting and luncheon - KFC pot pie.! Call/text BERNADETTE
New members (55+) are always welcome!
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting October 21st
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
Remember, there is power in our prayers!
In need of prayers for you or a loved one or friend? Email our PRAYER WARRIORS.
BLOOD DRIVE
September 19th through December 16th.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center
The closest blood center to St Ann's is the Allentown Donor Center at 1255 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 1300.
In honor of Saint Januarius, the patron saint of blood banks, The Diocese of Allentown is once again partnering with MKBC to host a diocese-wide blood drive!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and for more information including additional donor centers.
CAROL’S MUSICAL PODCAST
Carol Traupman-Carr shares her love of spiritual music with all in a new way.
How we reflect and connect with our Lord is personal, yet our faith and Church are rooted in community. Part of that connection is through the spiritual music at Mass. Our choir director, Carol, is bringing an audio podcast to us - a quick 10 minutes of gentle discussion of her selections of hymns and songs from Mass. It’s soothing and enlightening. TRY LISTENING THIS WEEK!
ST. ANN SCHOOL
NIGHT AT THE PHANTOMS
November 19th at 7:05pm
Military Appreciation Night
The St. Ann School Chorus will perform the National Anthem and St. Ann School will receive a portion of the 50/50!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
All tickets must be purchased by October 20th to ensure they are in the St. Ann School section!
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.
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