PARISH ACTIVITIES
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus Council #12886 is accepting applications through May 4th for their Scholarship Program which offers one $2,000 award (Thomas Mulkern Scholarship) to a college-bound student and one $1,000 award (Andrew Schock Scholarship) to an 8th-grade student who will attend a Catholic high school. All students of St. Ann's parish (public or parochial school attendees) are eligible. Details can be found on the KOC website: www.koc12886.org. Good Luck!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LUCKY 50 SPRING FLING RAFFLE
Grand Prize: $500 GIFT CARD
2nd Prize: $50 Gift Certificate
3rd Prize: $25 Gift Certificate
Only 50 Tickets will be Sold!
The Winner will be drawn on May 5th. An Order Form can be found HERE!
WASA MEETING: FASHION SHOW
All ladies of the parish are invited to a fashion show and s deserts!
May 6th at 6:30pm in the School Gym
You don't have to be member of WASA to attend, and please bring a friend!
Le Femme Boutique, newly opened on Main Street in Emmaus, will showcase some of their gowns and dresses - right in time for spring and summer weddings and celebrations! You'll recognize some of your parish friends as they model these beautiful gowns and formal wear. The boutique’s owner, Jane, will give us fashion tips and ideas on dressing for special occasions! We’d love to have you join us on May 6th!
PRIME TIMERS MEETING
May 14th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th & Elm Streets, Emmaus
New members (55+) are always welcome.
Come out for desserts and socializing. Representatives from Holy Family Senior Living and Sarahcare (adult care) will be providing us with information about their services.
SPRING DRIVE-THRU FOOD COLLECTION
May 18th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Parish Life Center
St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus, #12886, will host this easy drop-off collection.
Food items will go to Catholic Charities' Ecumenical Kitchen and the Allentown Rescue Mission. Baby and mom supplies will go to the Cay Galgon Life House in Bethlehem. A list of the most needed items can be found HERE!
ADULT CONFIRMATION ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
May 19th at 11:30am at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena
Bishop Schlert will celebrate Mass on Pentecost Sunday when he will confirm adults of our Diocese. Those to be confirmed are adults who were baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, received their First Holy Communion, are catechized, but never confirmed.
Please contact Msgr. Coyle before May 10 to discuss registration details: 610-965-2426. Baptismal certificate requested.
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
May 19th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Parish Life Center
For young adults with disabilities (19-35 yrs.). Signup: https://forms.gle/cBMG7UaPfxwzjKLZ8
SMALL FAITH GROUP/BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center, Fairview St.
Zoom link is also available.
Watch and discuss The Chosen: Season 2. Online signup: https://forms.gle/z4WsFAxv5gMqdt2x5
BECOMING CATHOLIC PROGRAM
Please email Chris at ckimock@stann-emmaus.org for more information on adults receiving their sacraments or joining the Catholic faith.
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am
Perkins, Lehigh St. To reserve CALL ROSE
MOMS & TOTS
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
Do you need the parish Prayer Group to pray for you or a loved one or friend? EMAIL DONNA.
THINKING ABOUT BEING AN ALTAR SERVER?
To be an altar server, students should be in grades 5-12. Girls, boys, public school or St. Ann School, there’s room for everyone! Training is available and you will be paired with an experienced Altar Server for your first few Masses.
If you have questions or would like to sign up, please email ckimock@stann-emmaus.org.
WOULD YOU BE AN USHER OR GREETER?
Our parish Welcoming Ministry includes our volunteer ushers and greeters. It’s an important part of being a WARM parish - it all starts with WELCOMING! A friendly “hello” as folks enter for Mass is what a Greeter does, and our Ushers assist with the collection baskets and distribution of bulletins. A smile and willingness to help are all that is needed!
Please contact Frank if you would like to help: macaronifrank@yahoo.com. He’ll work with your schedule.
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)
BLOOM IN OUR GARDEN OF MERCY
Do you enjoy gardening, or would you like to spend some time getting closer to nature?
The parish garden feeds many in need!
St. Ann’s provides fresh produce throughout the growing season to local food pantries through the nonprofit Plant-A-Row LV. For the past several years our garden has been a top producer, donating over 1 TON of vegetables!
Parish home gardeners drop off their surplus veggies and fruit each Saturday morning to add to our donations, too!
Email Bruce at bruce1free@gmail.com to help or learn more!
PRIME TIMERS SPRING BUS TRIP
STILL SURFIN’
SOLD OUT!
May 21st
Beach Boys Tribute Show and luncheon at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe.
CALL REGINA for the wait list.
Saint ann school DRAMA CLUB SUMMER CAMPS:
ACT - SING - DANCE - READ
Is your child looking for some creative fun this summer?
Try our Summer Theatre Camps! St. Ann School has an amazing Drama program under the direction of faculty member Denise Binder. She’s bringing another super summer program to families. Any student can participate - public or parochial school.
More information and a sign-up form can be found HERE.
FALL BUS TRIP
WHITE CHRISTMAS
SOLD OUT!
November 19th
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster. Roundtrip bus tickets, lunch, and show tickets included in ticket price. CALL REGINA for the wait list.
CULTIVATING LEADERS...
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME!
Are you 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
DON'T MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Is the Sunday morning newsletter in your inbox?
Email our Communications Manager to get on the list!
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.
DIFFICULT PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS?
HELP IS AVAILABLE
You are not alone.
Our Diocese has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding adverse prenatal diagnoses. For support, please contact Catholic Charities at 610-435-1541.
SUPPORT ST. ANN SCHOOL!
BUY GIFT CARDS!
Just in time for Graduation gifts!
St. Ann School is the perfect place to purchase your needed gift cards and support student programs at the same time. The school keeps many gift cards available in the office for immediate purchase! Please give the school a call to arrange a quick pick up! 610-965-9220
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!
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!
PLEASE ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN
Can you help St. Ann’s by purchasing an advertisement in our bulletin? Our advertisers help St. Ann’s to reduce the cost of our bulletin printing. Advertisers are included on pages 5 and 6 of our PRINTED and ONLINE bulletins!
There is always time and room to sponsor an advertisement for your business or your favorite charity or organization. Contact Jim at Liturgical Publications, Inc. at 973-525-7674. Thank you!