PARISH ACTIVITIES
OPENING OUR EYES
15-minute Faith Share Group
Sundays In the Weekday Chapel after the 9:00am Mass.
Msgr. Coyle provides questions to help you reflect.
April 19th Question:
Jesus vanished from their sight. Have you ever had an after the fact realization of God’s presence in your life?
PRIME TIMERS
April 14th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Streets, Emmaus
New members (55+) are always welcome!
SMALL FAITH GROUP: TUESDAYS
The next session will be April 14th at 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center.
Come and join us as we watch and discuss The Chosen: Season 5.
REGISTER HERE
WASA'S
GIFT CARD BINGO
April 19th in the school gym
Doors open at 12:30pm
Bingo starts at 2:00pm
Bake Sale! Drawings! Lunch for sale!
Ticket Sales Soon!
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting April 21st
CALL ROSE to reserve your seat.
BOB HURD
liturgical composer / pastoral musician
St. Ann's Church
All are Welcome! Free-Will Offering
EVENING CONCERT with St. Ann's Choir
April 24th at 7:00pm
Bob is the composer of our favorite Journeysongs hymns including "Pan de Vida"
MORNING CONVERSATION
April 25th from 9:00am to Noon
Interactive Learning Session
Join us as Bob walks through the spirituality of the liturgy and how music serves it.
GIRL SCOUTS HOSTING “SUPER SITTERS”
April 26th at the St. Ann School Cafeteria
Babysitting and First Aid class taught by a Registered Nurse!
Students 10 years and older are eligible to attend. You do not need to be a Girl Scout. $55/student
REGISTER NOW so your teen is ready for summer's babysitting opportunities.
For information email: pagstroop602@gmail.com
WASA
May 4th at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.
All ladies of the parish are invited. Meetings are first Monday of the month. Spirituality, socializing, and service. Desserts served.
BINGO!
May 6th 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!
Progressive COVER-ALL JACKPOT ($80) included with BINGO admission.
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
Next meeting is May 7th at 7:00pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center.
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
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 WARRIORS
Remember, there is power in our prayers!
In need of prayers for you or a loved one or friend? Email our PRAYER WARRIORS.
PREP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Teachers and classroom aides needed for grades 1- 6.
Our new Director of Religious Education Denise Simon is gearing up for next year’s PREP program on Wednesday afternoons and is looking for volunteer instructors and classroom aides. Are you reading this and being called to share your faith with our young parish students?
Volunteer clearances needed. Mrs. Simon will help if you don’t already have your clearances.
For more information, please email Mrs. Simon: dsimon@stann-emmaus.org
LISTEN UP!
CAROL’S MUSICAL PODCASTS
It’s a soothing, spiritual listen.
Try Choir Director Carol Traupman-Carr’s music podcasts - she's done a number of interesting episodes combining music and faith and is gathering quite a following. Pop in those earbuds or tune in while driving or waiting in a pickup line!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodBean, and YouTube.
Search: ON THE MUSICAL ROAD TO EMMAUS!
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!
WEEKLY CHURCH CLEANERS
The parish is in need of a few volunteers to help clean the church after the Thursday morning 8:00am Mass. Time commitment is about 45 minutes. Please call our Rectory if you are interested in volunteering. 610-965-2426.
KOC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus Council #12886 is accepting applications through May 2 for their Scholarship Program which offers one $2,500 award (Thomas Mulkern Memorial Scholarship) to a college-bound student and one $1,500 award (Andrew Schock Memorial Scholarship) to an 8th grade student going to a Catholic high school.
All students of St. Ann's parish (public or parochial schools) are eligible. Winners will be selected on May 10th.
Applications will be available shortly on the Knights website.
Good luck to all applicants!
CYO SPRING SPORTS SIGNUPS
All parish students can join a CYO team!
St. Ann School & public school kids grades K-8.
CO-ED TEAMS!
Track & Field grades 2-8
Volleyball grades 4-8
SIGNUP HERE
Volunteers always needed!
PRIME TIMERS 2026 BUS TRIPS
September 29th: Chicago Tribute Band at Penn’s Peak
December 2nd: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” at Bucks County Playhouse
Registration and deposits necessary.
Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Desk in our church lobby. You don’t have to be a Prime Time member to attend.
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.
GRADUATION OR WEDDING GIFT NEEDED?
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
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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. 800-477-4574