L OYOLA. S T A T I O N S O F T H E C R O S S This traditional Lenten exercise will be held each Friday of Lent at 5:30 PM

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1 THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA S T A T I O N S O F T H E C R O S S This traditional Lenten exercise will be held each Friday of Lent at 5:30 PM E V E N I N G P R A Y E R Each Sunday of Lent we will celebrate Evening Prayer in song at 5:00 PM. C O N F E S S I O N S The Light Is On For You - Mondays of Lent from 5:30-6:30 PM. St. Ignatius and all the parishes in the Diocese of Scranton will be open for individual confessions beginning Monday, March 11th and continue for five weeks. We will still hold our regular Saturday confessions. L E N T E N F A S T I N G R E G U L A T I O N S Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays of Lent. F A M I L I E S H E L P I N G F A M I L I E S - L E N T E N C A M P A I G N We are especially reminded of God s mercy during Lent. We can spread God s mercy by generous service to those in need. With that in mind, the religious education program s Lenten campaign, Families Helping Families will begin the first weekend of Lent. Please consider offering your change. Containers will be located in the foyer of the and Chapel beginning the first weekend of Lent. The proceeds of this campaign will be shared by St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and the Dinner 4 Kids program. Thank you for your generosity. E A S T E R D U T Y All parishioners are reminded of their obligation to fulfill their Easter Duty. A person s Easter duty consists of receiving Holy Communion at least once between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost Sunday as well as going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation to confess any mortal sin. This year Pentecost Sunday is June 9 th. 3 M I N U T E R E T R E A T Would you like to spend 3 quiet meaningful minutes in focused reflection this Lent? These peaceful prayer breaks can be found at Scroll down to Spirituality and click on 3 Minute Retreat. A ROMAN CATHOLIC C OMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE TRADITION OF ST. IGNATIUS, S T. HEDWIG AND S T. MARY'S ANNUNCIATION PARISHES. W e, the blended Catholic community of St. Ignatius Loyola, draw strength from Word and Sacrament, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist. Modeling Christ s work, we embrace our commitment to God s call. We remain faithful to the shared acts of prayer, study and service. Together we extend Christ s hospitality to others and light the path of peace for generations to come. Knowing God is more important than knowing about God. - Karl Rahner, S.J.

2 Page 2 EASTER MASS INTENTION ENVELOPES Special Easter Mass Intention envelopes can be found in your monthly March packets to remember both living and deceased family members and friends. Please write the names of your loved ones on the back of the envelope. The envelopes will be placed on the altar during all of the Easter Masses to remember your intentions. Please place the envelopes in the collection basket. Thank you. FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION Please join us as we celebrate Lenten evening prayer of the as we anticipate the feast day of the Annunciation of Mary, one of the patron saints of our parish on Sunday, March 24 th at 5 pm. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered Many blessings for Jaclyn Reisser By Family W O R D L E A R N I N G A B O U T O U R F A I T H RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION PRAYER CARDS This weekend, members of this year s Confirmation Class with the help of our ushers will be offering prayer cards to all those attending Mass. Each prayer card has the name of a Confirmation candidate along with a prayer. Please graciously accept one and pray for that student. CONGRATULATIONS Through the Sacrament of Baptism we joyfully welcome into our Christian community: Nash Jospeh Boyko. Many prayers to him as he begins his new life in Christ Jesus. TAIZE EVENING PRAYER St. Ignatius will welcome the Kings College Campus Ministers on Wednesday, April 25th for a special meditative prayer service. Please mark your calendars. The Taizé service is a meditative Christian experience of prayer that includes silence and chanting. Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of George Kapral & Son, George By Sophie Kapral Many blessings for Jaclyn Reisser By Family WEEKLY MEDITATION The leads us into the 40 days of Lent today. At the same time, we are reminded in Luke s Gospel that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days of fasting and temptation. The current time provides abundant opportunities to choose to do good (spread joy) or evil (cultivate negativity). May our personal practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving help us to overcome temptation and grow closer to God who consoles and protects us. Reacting to events without careful thought can make us unwitting helpers of Satan. Instead, we should follow Jesus s example - prayer. Lent is full of opportunities to grow new prayer practices and grow closer to God who consoles and protects us always. We encourage you to spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament throughout the week with a special prayer intention in mind. Just pick up a card after your visit to and send it off to the one in your prayer. The cards may be used on First Fridays by those attending Eucharistic Adoration. Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in and slide to the center of the pew.

3 Page 3 W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R In recognition of our need to give, and the many needs of our church and parish, and in gratitude for God s gifts to us, we declare our willingness to return a portion of our Treasure to our parish, as part of our total Christian stewardship. Sunday Tithe $13, (501 Envelopes) This Week s Expenses $9, Priests Collection $1, BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Please leave Box Tops for Education with UPC bar code and soda tabs to benefit Good Shepherd Academy. Boxes are located in the and Chapel foyers. LENT: A SEASON FOR FASTING Fast from judging others: Feast on Christ living in them. Fast from harsh words: Feast on words that build up others. Fast from discontent: Feast on gratitude. Fast from anger: Feast on patience. Fast from pessimism: Feast on optimism. Fast from worry: Feast on God s care. Fast from complaining: Feast on appreciation. Fast from bitterness: Feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern: Feast on compassion for others. Fast from discouragement: Feast on hope. Fast from facts that depress me: Feast on facts that uplift. Fast from suspicion: Feast on truth. Fast from thoughts that weaken: Feast on promises that inspire. Fast from idle gossip: Feast on silence with a purpose. Good and gracious God, I pause during this Lenten season to reflect on your Passion and Death. I pray for the strength and grace to fast from those things that move away from you and to feast on your love. I ask that you be with me in my attempt to be your disciple. Amen. LENT WHY DO WE???: Lent is a special season where the prepares for the great feast of Easter. In many ways, it is a forty-day retreat of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. At Mass, we mark this time of preparation with several liturgical actions. WHY IS THE GLORIA NOT SUNG DURING LENT? The Gloria is always omitted during Lent, although it is sung on solemnities such as St. Joseph s Day, The Annunciation, and the feast of St. Patrick. By suppressing the joyful song of the Gloria, the liturgy places greater emphasis on the Act of Penance. This gives the whole liturgy a more somber air, suitable for a season of preparation and penance. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of the and Chapel.

4 C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R Page 4 Service Opportunity Service Opportunity I would like to invite all our youth in Grades 7-12 to our gathering on Sunday, March 10th from 5:30-7:00 PM in Conlan Hall to assist other volunteers with Mother Teresa s Haven. Also, please join us on Sunday, March 24th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in Bergen Hall for activities and discussion of community. If you have any questions, please contact me at robertgeorgeyanik@gmail.com, Rob Yanik MARY S MINISTRY MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 12 TH A general planning meeting of Mary s Ministry will be held Tuesday, March 12 th at 6:30 PM in Bergan Hall to make plans for our spring/summer clothing collection, bus trip, May Crowning, and Pro-Life Carnation Sale. We will also begin planning our calendar for next year to be submitted for Pastoral approval in May. Anyone interested in sharing ideas for next year s activities or helping with upcoming projects is welcome. Rosary will be recited at 6:15 PM. JEANNE R. BUTCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Jeanne R. Butcher Memorial Scholarship Award was established by the family through an endowment with the Luzerne Foundation. The Applicant is a graduating senior and must be a registered parishioner of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish and planning to enroll as an undergraduate in an accredited two or four year college/university as a full-time student with demonstrated financial need. The student selected will receive the scholarship contingent upon the documented satisfactory academic and other related criteria used in the selection for the scholarship. Applications can be obtained from the Luzerne Foundation, 34 South River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA or by going to the website luzfdn.org or by calling or Deadline for application is April 15th. Monday Confessions - 5:30 PM Worship Commission 6:30 PM Bell Choir - 6:30 PM Tuesday Mary s Ministry - 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study - 1:00 PM Cantors - 6:00 PM Choir - 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM Thursday Children s Choir 6:45 PM Contemporary Ensemble 7:30 PM Friday Stations of the Cross 5:30 PM Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:00 PM Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 Monday REMEMBERING March 11th 17th 7:30 John Bogdan-ALM Anna Yerashunas 12:10 Lillian Shalkowski Kopicki Family Tuesday 7:30 Madalyn, Linda & Paula Falchek-ALM Family 12:10 Gregory Policare, Jr. Angela & Danny Mancini Wednesday 7:30 Ann Marie Brady-ALM Family 12:10 George Kapral & Son, George-ALM Sophie Kapral Thursday 7:30 Florence Mickno Bernadine Coslett 12:10 Joseph Tomasura Mr. & Mrs. John Tomasura Friday 7:30 Kathryn McCall & Elizabeth McColey-ALM Family 12:10 Jeanne Butcher-ALM Joe Butcher & Family Saturday 7:30 John Mayerski-ALM Dorene Goryeb & Family 4:00 PM Mary Mary Alice Pringle Stachnik Family 5:30 PM For the People of the Parish Sunday 7:00 AM John Brawley Mary Alice Brokenshire 8:30 AM Mary Mary Mulderig St. Ann s Alumni 10:30 AM Michael Michael Kane Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Comer 12:00 PM Elizabeth Jarrett Esther & George Paratore SAVE THE DATE: Page 5 MEN & WOMEN S CONFERENCES The Fifth Annual Catholic Men s Conference for the Diocese of Scranton will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. at Holy Redeemer High School, 159 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. The Second Annual Catholic Women s Conference will be held on Saturday, June 22, This year the Conference is again hosted at the University of Scranton and the focus is Come to the Well. More information on these events will be shared in future bulletins. PENNY AUCTION The Reginas of Kings College will hold their annual Penny Auction on Sunday, March 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The auction will be held in the Sheehy Farmer Center third floor. There is plenty of free parking on the campus grounds. Many beautiful prizes that have been donated by local businesses will be auctioned off. Tickets are $2.00 and can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost of ticket also includes light refreshments or you may prefer to bring your own treat. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds go to assist a local student through the Rev. Clement J. Podskoch Scholarship Fund. Looking forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please call Maureen Finnerty at ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINES FOR UPCOMING BULLETINS: BULLETIN MARCH 24TH MARCH 31ST APRIL 7TH DEADLINE MARCH 13TH MARCH 20TH MARCH 27TH ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEIVED AFTER NOON ON THE DEADLINE DATE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT BULLETIN.

6 Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE March 16th & 17th Saturday 4:00 PM G. Dicton & C. Urban T. Crawford J. Lenahan A. Petros M. McFarland Saturday 5:30 PM J. Girvan & J. Gallagher M. Heffers, A. Naylis H. O Brien E. Cronin & A. Roper Sunday 7:00 AM Lector L. Palmeri M. Fiske & P. Podesta Sunday 8:30 AM R. Garman J. Lyons, J. Lyons J. Semcheski WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2019 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 30th. The event includes a 2:30 PM Mass at St. Peter s Cathedral followed by a reception. Please call the Rectory to register by March 29th. S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S Our current food needs include canned fruit, raisins, canned pasta, cereal, mac n cheese and peanut butter and jelly. All non-perishables are welcome and appreciated as are personal items and monetary donations. Personal items needed include: toothpaste, deodorant, razors, soap, shampoo, body lotions, toilet paper etc. Cash and checks are welcome with checks payable to Al Beech Food Pantry. Food and personal items should be placed in the bins in the & Chapel. Monetary donations can be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory during business hours. Please mark the envelope Food Pantry. Thank you for your generous support. It is greatly appreciated. God bless you. PRAYER SHAWLS & LAP ROBES Handmade prayer shawls and lap robes are available at no charge from Mary s Ministry for those in need of support or comfort. Please contact the rectory or stop at Bergan Hall on Saturday afternoons if you wish to have one for yourself or someone else. Additional volunteers are always welcome to help make these gifts. If you do not already know how to knit or crochet, teachers are available to assist you and all supplies are furnished. Anyone wishing to participate in this endeavor may stop at Bergan Hall on Saturdays between 12:00 & 3:00 PM or leave your contact information at the rectory. M. Tietje Continued on page 7

7 Page 7 Sunday Stewards 1,398 Families receive envelopes March 2nd 327 attended the 4:00 PM Mass 155 Families used their envelopes and offered $3, attended the 5:30 PM Mass 70 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, March 3rd 153 attended the 7:00 AM Mass 62 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, attended the 8:30 AM Mass 62 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, attended the 10:30 AM Mass 90 Families used their envelopes and offered $2, attended the Noon Mass 38 Families used their envelopes and offered $ Received in Mail: 24 families mailed their envelopes and offered $1, PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please note, the Federal privacy laws make it difficult for the parish to o b t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n regarding a parishioner s status in one of the local hospitals or his/her placement in one of the area s long-term facilities. We request that you contact the Parish if a family member or friend is hospitalized (especially if they are admitted through the Emergency Room) or placed in a long -term facility so that Msgr. Tressler, Fr. Mosley, or one of the members of our Pastoral Care Team can visit with them. We a p o l o g i z e t o a n y parishioner that may have been hospitalized recently and did not receive a visit. Thank you for your u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d cooperation MINISTRY SCHEDULE Continued Sunday 10:30 AM T. & R. O Connor E. Featherman M. Hosey P. Kupetz Not filled Sunday 12 Noon B. Habler & M. Bednarek N. Bellas, T. Gazowski C. Gazowski C. Dec & K. Nilson Total Envelopes Used: 501 Thanks to all who are supporting the parish!

8 Page 8 HOLY NAME SOCIETY NIGHT AT THE RACES SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH The Holy Name Society will sponsor its Annual Night at the Races on Saturday, March 30th in Conlan Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Admission is free and seating is first come-first serve basis - no reserved seating. Food and refreshments are ALL included. Horses will be able to be purchased before and during the event. This is an adult only event. Please come out and support our society and the and have fun with your neighbors and parishioners. If anyone wishes to sponsor a race ($25.00) or donate prizes, or bake treats, please call Tom Havrilak at Saint Ignatius Holy Name Presents Night at the Races - Saturday, March 30, 2019 $10.00 entry fee Name of Horse Name of Sponsor Telephone Name of Seller CEMETERIES CLEAN UP Sunday, March 31st is the final day to retrieve any decorations from the graves of your loved ones in St. Ignatius, St. Hedwig and St. Mary s Cemeteries. This will enable the maintenance staff at the cemeteries to prepare for the Easter and the upcoming Spring season. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Please note, any decoration remaining after the March 31st cutoff date will be disposed of. Thank you.

9 BAPTISM Expectant and new parents are asked to participate in a seminar on Baptism. Please call the Rectory at Godparents are welcome to attend, though it is not required. Please call the rectory to register at your earliest convenience. MARRIAGE Congratulations! You are asked to contact one of the parish priests at least six months before the date of your marriage so that the appropriate preparations can be made for this special celebration. VISITATION OF THE SICK Please call the office for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facility. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. RELIGIOUS FORMATION Grades 1 6 Sunday morning from 9:15 AM to 10:20 AM. Grades 7 8 Released Time Confirmation Program High School Sunday Evenings (Monthly) NEW PARISHIONERS Please register by calling the rectory. Those moving should inform the office as soon as possible. DEVOTIONAL LIFE The Rosary is prayed after the 7:30 AM Mass daily and before the 8:30 AM Mass on Sundays at the Chapel of St. Ann. Eucharistic Adoration is held the First Friday of the month at Saint Ignatius beginning at 12:45 PM concluding with Benediction at 4:00 PM. (September May) THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS This is a process the Catholic uses to bring adult members into the faith. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this process or in obtaining more information can call the Rectory at This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into living and serving with the community. PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Michael S. Reese Phone: MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Monsignor Tressler, Father Mosley, Deacon O Connor, George Andresky, Nancy Bellas, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre Maria Edmunds, Maura Fennell, Gloria Galante, Molly Kachmar Cynthia Liskov, Kimberly McNulty Finance Council Monsignor Tressler, Rich Garman, Ellen Kornfeld, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley, Tom Thackara Buildings & Grounds Committee - Pat Clemente, Steve Ellis, Matt Fiske, Carl Kachmar, John Schwartz, Jared Urbanski Word Coordinating Team Mary Bednarek, Danielle Cino-Taylor, Patricia Cole, Gerry Dicton, Maria Edmunds, Carmella Faust, Gloria Galante Linda Goff, Betty Habler, Cindy Liskov, Ruth McEvoy, Father Mosley, Art Piccone, Tony Verbyla Worship Coordinating Team George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Denise Mosca, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team Renee Anderson, Kristen Billek Boyle, Terri Bunton, Michael Demko, Betty Habler, Mary Hosey, Molly Kachmar, Michele Martin, Sally McGinley, Father Mosley, Helen O Brien Mike Stretanski Service Commission - Steve Durk, Jane Girvan, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Mary McGinley, Kim McNulty, Deacon O Connor, Tom Scappaticci, Mike Stretanski, Bob Tuttle PARISH STAFF Pastor Parochial Vicar Pastoral Outreach Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Receptionist SILOffice@aol.com Cemetery Clerks Monsignor David L. Tressler Reverend Joseph J. Mosley joseph.mosley81@gmail.com Deacon John E. O Connor Ms. Mary Lewis Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Minister Worship Maintenance Sacristan Visiting Clergy Rob Yanik Mrs. Carmella Faust, Director of Liturgy Mixed Choir Ensemble Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Director Mrs. Carmella Faust, Handbell Choir Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Bill Gross Matt Fiske Rev. Joseph Adonizio Rev. Daniel Issing, CSC Rev. Andrew Sinnott