PARISH ACTIVITIES
OPENING OUR EYES
Join the “Opening Our Eyes” Faith Share Group
Sunday mornings in the weekday chapel immediately after our 9am Mass .
It’s a wonderful time to share your thoughts or just listen.
September 27th Reflection:
In the Gospel, which son do you relate to best? How can you respond to God in both word and action?
COOKS WITH COLLARS
Fr. Keith & Fr. Simon make a visit to the parish Garden of Mercy!
WATCH THE VIDEO AND VOTE TODAY!
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!
READY WILLING AND ABLE
The Catholic Parents Podcast
New Episode!
Should Catholics Care About America 250?
The celebration goes throughout 2026! How breaking down the Declaration of Independence with Dr. Matthew Spalding can offer important points of reflection for Catholics 250 years later.
PREP
It’s not too late to register your child for St. Ann’s Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). PREP is for parish students in public, charter, or homeschool grades 1 - 8.
Classes are Wednesday afternoons from 4:30pm to 5:45pm.
REGISTER HERE!
PURSE DONATIONS
St. Ann School is looking for purse donations!
We are accepting "Like New" donations of purses.
The purses will be used in our PURSE BINGO event (November 6th) and our "Like New" purse sale, which will be separate from the Bingo!
Please see page 4 of THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN for more details.
FALL BIBLE STUDY
How did the Seeds of the Church take root? Explore the role of early witnesses of Christianity.
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Parish Life Center
Begins September 15th
Acts: Spread of the Kingdom
How did the seeds of the early church take root?
Videos & Discussion
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
Next meeting is October 1st at 7:00pm in Room 20 of the Parish Life Center.
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
WASA (Women's Group)
First Mondays in the school cafeteria at 6:30pm.
The next meeting will be on Monday, October 5th
All ladies of the parish are invited. There are always desserts along with spirituality, socializing, and service!
BINGO!
October 7th 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 included with BINGO admission.
PRIME TIMERS
October 13th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th and Elm Streets, Emmaus
Enjoy table games along with KFC pot pie and dessert. Please CONTACT GERRY to place your lunch order. Bring your own table games and enjoy the fun!
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 October 20th
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.
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, YouTube, or PodBean. Try something new to inspire you in your faith!
Search: ON THE MUSICAL ROAD TO EMMAUS!
JOURNEY TO VIETNAM WITH FR. HA
Incredible 11-day adventure January 10th to 21st, 2027
It’s an opportunity to explore Vietnam with Fr. Ha. Round trip ticket from JFK to Vietnam (bus from LV Int’l airport to JFK), Visa, food, hotels, transportation in Vietnam, tours, scenic views, etc. 4-star accommodations.
Price is approximately $2850/pp with tips.
CONTACT FR. HA for more information and a detailed itinerary.
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
Summer is a great time to think about getting trained to be an Altar Server at Mass.
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.
DROP OFF OVERFLOW GARDEN VEGGIES ON SATURDAYS
Can’t eat another zucchini or cucumber? There’s always a place to drop off your extra garden produce at the parish Garden of Mercy. Our KOC will happily add your veggies in with our Garden of Mercy produce to be donated to families in need as they pick up weekly supplies at food pantries around the Lehigh Valley. Please drop off any homegrown vegetables or fruit on Saturdays by 10am at the parish garden. Thank you! It’s a wonderful way to share God’s love.
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)
MESSAGE FROM CARMELITE NUNS
The cloistered Carmelite Sisters express their gratitude for the continued generosity of our parish through our ongoing daily living supplies collection.
Additionally, the Carmelite Sisters invite anyone to attend the Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (their patron Saint) on Sunday, July 19, 10am, at the Carmelite Monastery, 3551 Lanark Road in Coopersburg.
Refreshments are always served afterwards for those who attend.
SUNDAY MORNING NEWSLETTER
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Reflections, Faith in Action, Parish News.
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CULTIVATING LEADERS...
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME!
Thinking about enrolling your child in a private school? Contact Kellyn 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...
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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.
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