PARISH ACTIVITIES
LEARNING S'MORE ABOUT JESUS
St. Ann's Vacation Bible School
July 7th to 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
For students entering grades 1-4
SIGN UP by June 23rd
HAVE S'MORE FUN!
WASA MEETING
July 7th at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
Ladies of the parish are invited!
Fellowship, spiritual sharing, and great refreshments always round out the evening. Please join us.
PRIME TIMERS MEETING
July 8th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th & Elm Streets, Emmaus
New members (55+) are always welcome.
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center.
The July meeting will be held on July 10th.
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting July 15th
CALL ROSE to reserve your seat.
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
3rd Sunday each month in the Parish Life Center
Next Meeting July 20th
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.
SIGN UP FOR CUB SCOUTS
JOIN PACK 80
It’s the perfect time to sign up your student for Cub Scouts.
Eligible students are entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Meet new friends, learn new skills, and have fun!
Activities include camping, hiking, games, crafts, Pinewood Derby a Rain Gutter Regatta!
See THE BULLETIN for more information!
BECOMING CATHOLIC PROGRAM
For information on adults receiving their sacraments or joining the Catholic faith, please email Chris at ckimock@stann-emmaus.org.
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
Do you need the parish Prayer Warriors to pray for you or a loved one or friend? EMAIL DONNA.
BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Life Center and on Zoom.
Next session begins in September.
ONLINE SIGNUP
ONE-DAY BUS TRIPS
October 15th: Frankie Valli Tribute Band (Staten Island, NY)
December 4th: "Deck the Halls" Musical (Lancaster, PA)
Reservation forms at the Church Lobby Welcome Desk or Call Regina.
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.
GARDENERS
To help with Garden of Mercy flower border beds, please email debcordes55@gmail.com. To volunteer in the Garden of Mercy email bruce1free@gmail.com. To help with landscaped flower beds email rrparry@ptd.net.
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.
GET YOUR GRADUATION GIFT CARDS NOW!
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 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!
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!
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
3rd Sunday each month in the Parish Life Center
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.
MOSAIC
Men’s Ministry meeting
First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center.
Next meeting is May 1st.
Email Derek for info: dd01@rcn.com
KOC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Applications will be accepted through May 3rd.
St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus Council #12886 is accepting applications 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 school) are eligible. For details: www.koc12886.org. Good Luck!
WASA MEETING
May 5th at 6:30pm in the School Cafeteria
Ladies of the parish are invited!
Fellowship, spiritual sharing, and great refreshments always round out the evening. Please join us.
SPRING FLING DINNER DANCE
May 10th in the Msgr. Hoban Gym
SIGNUP HERE!
Signup deadline is Wednesday, May 7th.
PRIME TIMERS MEETING
May 13th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th & Elm Streets, Emmaus
New members (55+) are always welcome to join us.
(Make sure to see our Fall bus trips announcement, too!)
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am at Perkins, Lehigh St.
Next Meeting May 20th
To reserve CALL ROSE
FUN IN THE SUN
May 31st and June 1st in the Msgr. Hoban Gymnasium
Tickets on Sale Soon!
WASA's annual Basket Raffle, Silent Auction, Cash Raffle, Bake Sale & more!
BECOMING CATHOLIC PROGRAM
For information on adults receiving their sacraments or joining the Catholic faith, please email Chris at ckimock@stann-emmaus.org.
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
Do you need the parish Prayer Warriors to pray for you or a loved one or friend? EMAIL DONNA.
PRIME TIMERS SPRING BUS TRIP: MAY 20TH
You’re invited to join Prime Timers as they take a day trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre near Strasburg for the classic production of NOAH! Showing for only one season! Tickets are $160/pp and includes bus ticket, show ticket, and lunch. Enjoy lunch together at Hershey Farms Smorgasbord. Order forms in the church lobby at the Info Desk.
For more information CONTACT REGINA.
SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS
SIGN UP NOW!
There’s something for all ages and interests!
Is your child looking for some creative fun this summer? Try our Summer Theatre Camps! St. Ann School has an amazing Drama program and faculty! They’re bringing another super summer program to families. Any student can participate—public or parochial school.
READERS THEATRE CAMP
TAYLOR SWIFT DANCE CAMP
“TRASH TO FASHION” STEAM CAMP (Science, Tech, Engineering, & Math)
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
Please email faculty member Mrs. Patterson for registration information: k.patterson@stann-emmaus.org
ONE-DAY BUS TRIPS
October 15th: Frankie Valli Tribute Band (Staten Island, NY)
December 4th: "Deck the Halls" Musical (Lancaster, PA)
Reservation forms at the Church Lobby Welcome Desk or Call Regina.
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.
PURCHASE GRADUATION GIFT CARDS AT ST. ANN SCHOOL
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 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!
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 800-477-4574. Thank you!