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.
May 10th Question:
If someone were to ask you for a reason for your hope, what experience would you share?
BECAUSE WE ARE CATHOLIC
The 2026 Because We Are Catholic Annual Appeal is underway. Our parish support is a vital part of this Diocesan-wide effort to serve children and families in our own community and throughout the Diocese of Allentown.
The participation of all our parish families makes it possible to serve those in need. Remember every gift counts, no matter how big or small.
MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!
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
PRIME TIMERS
May 12th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Streets, Emmaus
Have some fun and play Musical Bingo with Rich from CGB Entertainment. Desserts served!
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 May 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 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.
SPEND SOME TIME WITH THE FLOWERS
Our parish Garden Ministry is looking for volunteers to help with spring weeding and thinning the flower beds surrounding the Garden of Mercy. It’s light duty and is a wonderful way to spend some meditative time in nature.
Share your gifts in a new way!
To help with the outdoor urns and garden border beds, please EMAIL DEBBIE.
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 FULL
There is a wait list for anyone still interested in the Prime Timers one-day bus trips. Please CALL GINA to get on the list.
September 29th: Chicago Tribute Band at Penn’s Peak
December 2nd: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” at Bucks County Playhouse
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
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. 800-477-4574