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.
November 23rd Question:
How could you exercise power in a way that imitates Jesus’s servant leadership?
November 30th Question:
Stay awake! Where have you fallen asleep in your relationship with GOD or others?
HELPING HANDS FOOD PACKING NIGHT
November 21st at 7:00pm at St. Ann School Gym
WASA
December 1st at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
All ladies of the parish are invited - fun fellowship and faith. And, there are always delicious desserts! WASA supports parish & community through their fundraising events and activities.
BINGO!
December 3rd 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!
BIG JACKPOT (progressive) on COVER ALL GAME. Cover All game included with BINGO admission.
CHRISTMAS NUT ROLL SALE
Support Scout Troop 80
Order by December 4th. Pick up on December 19th. $18/roll
Six delicious flavors! Handmade by Cottage Bake Shop.
Order forms with details at the Church Lobby Welcome Desk.
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center.
Next meeting is December 4th
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The 15th annual parish Holiday Mass of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, December 6th.
All are invited to honor your deceased beloved in prayer, with their names read beginning at 12:45 p.m., followed by the Mass.
Enrollment of names may be done HERE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
POSITION OPEN:
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please see page 3 (Parish Life) of the BULLETIN for more details.
DISCOUNT ON NEW GRAVESITE PURCHASE
It’s never an easy topic to discuss, but purchasing gravesites in advance can help with future decision-making for you and your family. Right now, 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.
ONE-DAY BUS TRIPS
December 4th: "Deck the Halls" Musical (Lancaster, PA)
All 2025 bus trips are full. An announcement about the spring trip in March will be coming soon!
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
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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