PARISH ACTIVITIES
PREP REGISTRATION STILL OPEN
It’s OK if you didn't sign up for PREP! There is always space in our parish’s Religious Education program for students in grades 1-8.
REGISTER HERE!
On Sunday, 8/31, at 12:00pm in the school cafeteria, Mrs. Starry and the first grade PREP teachers are hosting a “Sundae Social” as a way for first graders to meet their PREP friends and teachers with songs, a craft, and ice cream.
Psst...Parents, Learn Your ABCs! (Adult Basic Catholic Refresher)
Thursdays from 10/2 to 11/6 from 7pm to 8pm at the Parish Life Center
As you sign up your students for PREP are YOU forgetting the basics? Getting spiritual questions from your kids that you’re not sure how to answer? We can help! No tests, no homework, just a great way to connect again with your faith! This is a great refresher for ANY adult at any age. Join us! SIGNUP HERE
PREP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As our Director of Religious Education Mrs. Starry gains more new PREP students, she can use some extra volunteers for teachers and aides — specifically in grades 4, 5 & 6. Please help out if you can!
Contact Mrs. Starry (bstarry@stann-emmaus.org) for more information.
PLEASE HELP SET UP FALL FEST!
Adults, teens, tweens - all hands on deck!
9/2 & 9/3 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
(2 sessions) 9am to 12pm and 6pm to 9pm.
Festival area for setup
9/4 (Thursday)
9am to 12pm
Festival area for setup
9/10 (Sunday)
12pm to 4pm
Take-Down the Fest. Pickup trucks, too!
Assisting with wiring needed for lights, etc., please email Fred Flemming (fcflemming@gmail.com) if you can help on Tuesday or Wednesday.
FALL FEST
St. Ann's Fall Fest
September 4th, 5th & 6th
Be a Sponsor!
BE A VOLUNTEER!
Visit the FALL FEST website!
And…
Grab a Fall Fest yard sign today after Mass in our main Lobby! Please place on your lawn or in a safe place around your neighborhood!
Don’t throw them away after the Fest, bring them back for us to use next year!
WASA
September 8th at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
All ladies of the parish are invited to help us usher in a new WASA year. Please join us to learn about upcoming programs and get reacquainted.
PRIME TIMERS
September 9th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Sts., Emmaus
Free hamburger barbecue lunch, ice cream, and socializing! Signup and payment ($5) for Oct. 14 meeting and luncheon - KFC pot pie. New members (55+) are always welcome!
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center.
Next meeting is September 11th (The meeting was moved back one week to avoid Fall Fest.)
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting September 16th
CALL ROSE to reserve your seat.
SMALL FAITH GROUP/BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Life Center and on Zoom.
Next session begins September 16th.
This season the group will be taking a journey into the Gospel of Luke.
ONLINE SIGNUP
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.
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.
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