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.
December 14th Question:
As we mark the halfway point of Advent, where has God been present to you in your life?
December 21st Question:
Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? How does it affect the way you act?
PRIME TIMERS
December 9th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Streets, Emmaus
New members (55+) are always welcome!
Spring 2026 one-day bus trip: March 23 "Sunshine Boys”.
Reservation flyers at the church Welcome Desk.
CHURCH CLEANING & DECORATING
December 13th starting at 9:00am
We can use your help to make our church sparkle for Christmas.
The Knights of Columbus will be cleaning the church and the more hands available the better (and quicker) the work will be. Please bring your own bucket, rags, and cleaning tools. Cleaning fluids provided.
PARISH ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
December 14th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Msgr. Coyle and Fr. Simon invite you to receive the Sacrament of Penance as part of your Advent preparations. There will be several priests available to take confessions. Take a few minutes to bring the Lord into your heart before Christmas.
Has it been a while? We have an easy refresher RIGHT HERE!
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE RAFFLE
WINNER TO BE DRAWN DECEMBER 14th
ONLY 50 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!
Grand Prize: $500 in Gift Cards (5 $100 Cards)
2nd Prize: $50
3rd Prize: $25
CLICK HERE for a Ticket Form. Forms and instructions can also be found at the Welcome Desk in the church lobby.
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting December 16th
CALL ROSE to reserve your seat.
HELPING HANDS
Food Box packing on December 19th at 7:00pm in the school gym.
More information can be found HERE!
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
3rd Sunday each month in the Parish Life Center
Next Meeting December 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.
WASA
January 5th at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
Ladies of the parish are always invited to attend our meetings of fellowship and faith.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP
January 9th in St. Ann School’s gym
Registration starts at 6:30pm and first shots at 6:45pm.
Boys and girls ages 9-14 yrs. are invited to participate in the annual KOC Free Throw Championship. Registration is FREE.
Test your skills with 15 free throw attempts. Winners advance to the District competition and maybe even state and international levels! Age eligibility determined by participant’s age as of January 1st, 2026. We hope to see you there. May you hit nothing but net!
BIBLE STUDY: TUESDAY EVENINGS
Resumes in 2026! Watch for upcoming information in the bulletin.
GIIVING TREE
HELP THOSE IN NEED.
Please place items under the tree on the alter.
St. Ann's is collecting items for Catholic Charities to support moms & babies in need at Christmas.
Bottles, Baby Wipes, Diapers (size 3 and up), Infant/Toddler Clothing, Small Infant-safe Toys, Walmart Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards.
It is requested that gift items be unwrapped.
Thank You!
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.
CAROL’S MUSICAL PODCAST
New Podcasts Available from Carol.
Try Choir Director Carol Traupman-Carr’s music podcasts - she's done seven short and interesting episodes combining music and faith. It’s a soothing spiritual listen! Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodBean, and YouTube.
TRY LISTENING THIS WEEK!
BLOOD DRIVE
Now 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.
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.
ESTATE PLANNING OR MAKING AN END OF YEAR 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.
DISCOUNT ON NEW GRAVESITE PURCHASE
Purchasing gravesites in advance can help with future decision-making for you and your family. St. Ann’s parish is offering a discount on new gravesites purchased through December 31, 2025. The cost is $1,500/grave including a perpetual care fee (perpetual care is required). Costs will return to the regular price of $1,900/grave beginning on January 1, 2026.
For more information click or tap HERE.
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
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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!
Holiday Gift Cards Available at the Church Welcome Desk!
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...
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SHOP LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL
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