PARISH ACTIVITIES
PLEASE NOTE:
This year, All Saints Day (November 1st) falls on a weekend (Saturday, November 1st) and is not considered a Holy Day of Obligation.
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 2nd Question:
How do you maintain hope in the resurrection when death is so inevitable and so final?
November 9th Question:
What does it mean to you when St. Paul claims that you are a temple of God and a dwelling of the Holy Spirit?
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
November 2nd (All Souls Day) at 1:00pm in Calvary Cemetery
SMALL FAITH GROUP/BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center and on Zoom.
Next Session November 4th.
This season the group will be taking a journey into the Gospel of Luke.
ONLINE SIGNUP
ADULT BASIC CATHOLIC REFRESHER
Online! Thursdays through November 6th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
No tests, no homework, just an easy way to connect with your faith.
This is a great refresher for adults at any age. Join us!
REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK
WASA
November 3rd at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
All ladies of the parish are invited - fun fellowship and faith. There’s always desserts
BINGO!
November 5th 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!
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center.
Next meeting is November 6th
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
PRIME TIMERS
November 11th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Sts., Emmaus
Social Group. New members (55+) are always welcome!
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
3rd Sunday each month in the Parish Life Center
Next Meeting November 16th
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.
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting November 18th
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 GROUP
Remember, there is power in our prayers!
In need of prayers for you or a loved one or friend? Email our PRAYER WARRIORS.
IT'S THE SEASON OF GIVING!
Donations to HELPING HANDS are needed now!
Drop off your items in the green bins located in all the church lobbies.
Know someone in need?
Please email stannhelpinghands@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity: Food Packing Night
November 21st starting at 7:00pm in the School Gym.
More information can be found in the BULLETIN.
FRAN'S PURSE PROJECT
PLEASE DONATE:
Gently Used or New Purses
Toiletries or Accessories (ex: combs, brushes, dental items, deodorant, hand sanitizer, jewelry, lip balm, tissue packs, hand lotion, hair ties or hair clips, pens, small notepads, Band-Aids, wallets, sunglasses, etc.)
Please place any items in the collection bin at the welcome desk in the church lobby. Thank you for your help with this special project!
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!
ST. ANN SCHOOL
NIGHT AT THE PHANTOMS
November 19th at 7:05pm
Military Appreciation Night
The St. Ann School Chorus will sing God Bless America and St. Ann School will receive a portion of the 50/50!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
All tickets must be purchased by October 20th to ensure they are in the St. Ann School section!
SCOUT TROOP 80 SHOE COLLECTION
Give old shoes a second life! All types of gently worn or new shoes accepted. Shoes must be in pairs, not wet or moldy. For drop off location and information contact Troop 80: st.ann.bsatroop80@gmail.com
Funds collected from the shoe drive will go to activities and programs for Troop 80!
Collection ends Nov. 15. Thank you.
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.
CYO BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
ONLINE SIGNUP through November 1st
All parish kids - public and St. Ann School
Juniors K-2nd grades
Biddy: 3rd & 4th grades
JV: 5th & 6th grades
Varsity: 7th & 8th grades
Parent Volunteers & Coaches Needed!
ONE-DAY BUS TRIPS
October 15th: Frankie Valli Tribute Band (Staten Island, NY)
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!
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!
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