L OYOLA THE CHURCH OF. Knowing God is more important than knowing about God.

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1 THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA A ROMAN CATHOLIC C OMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE TRADITION OF ST. IGNATIUS, S T. HEDWIG AND S T. MARY'S ANNUNCIATION PARISHES. e, the blended Catholic community of St. Ignatius Loyola, draw strength from Word and Sacrament, W 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 T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T Page 2 View our information video at com Don t forget to check our grocery rebate program. Details can be found in the vestibule of the church. Your support is deeply appreciated. L E N T F R I D A Y A D O R A T I O N A N D H O L Y H O U R Each Friday of Lent, the church will be available for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the afternoon from the end of 12:10 Mass until Stations at 5:30 PM. Consider making a Holy Hour during this time. Prayer guides and supplemental material will be available for your use to guide you in praying before the Blessed Sacrament. F R I D A Y 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 followed by Benediction. E V E N I N G P R A Y E R Each Sunday of Lent, we will celebrate Christian Prayer in song at 7:00 PM. A new format will allow for greater participation. This week we welcome Deacon Pete Smith from St. John s Parish, Larksville, who will be our celebrant and homilist. C O N F E S S I O N S The Light Is On For You - Mondays of Lent from 5:30-7:00 PM. St. Ignatius and all the parishes in the Diocese of Scranton will be open for individual confessions. We will still hold our regular Saturday confessions. R E G U L A T I O N S F O R L E N T 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, This Week s Expenses $41, The following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Good Friday, April 3, is a day of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent. All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused. Lenten Reminders Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. As faithful followers of Jesus, we are traditionally encouraged to honor the sacred season of Lent by embracing the three pillars of Lenten observance: Almsgiving generously giving to those in need Fasting practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God F A M I L Y T O F A M I L Y L E N T E N P R O J E C T Since the 2000 census, the poverty rate for children under 18 in the United States has almost doubled. Today, 29.6% of children in the Wyoming Valley are living in poverty. Our hope is for our families to help those families in need. Containers are available in the back of the Church and Chapel. Save your change - help our needy families! All monies collected will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen and the Ollie s Dinner for Kids Program. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 M A R C H 2 2, PENANCE SERVICE A Penance Service will be held on Palm Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 PM in the Church. Several priests will be available for individual confession. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Fifth Sunday of Lent - The reward of faith Reading I Jeremiah 31:31-24 (the new covenant) Reading II Hebrews 5:7-9 (Jesus, compassionate high priest) Gospel John 12:20-33 (the coming of Jesus hour) Key Passage Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25) Bulletin Question of the Week: What is your hope for how faith will impact your children s lives as they grow? OR: What is your hope for how faith will impact your family? EVENING PRAYER - FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION Before Evening Prayer this Sunday, we will commemorate the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of our parish patrons. All are invited to join us as we pray the evening prayer of the Church. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Holy Thursday Procession - All Grades 2 & 3 families have received or will receive a letter regarding the Holy Thursday procession. Please return the lower section of the letter by March 29th. ATTENTION HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS, CARE GIVERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Mary s Ministry will be distributing Easter flowers Holy Week to our parishioners currently in nursing homes or homebound. We ask all family members, friends, or care givers to please contact the Rectory at with names of homebound and nursing home parishioners who should be added to our list to be remembered. Eucharistic Ministers serving the homebound and nursing homes are asked to pick up their flowers for Easter distribution after Noon on Friday, March 27th at the Rectory or after Masses on March in the Sanctuary. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered in memory of Guy Agati as requested by Daughters & Family Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Guy Agati By - Daughters & Family In Memory of Anthony Maloney By Family Prayer Cards W E E K L Y M E D I T A T I O N As we mark this fifth week of the Holy season of Lent, let us be mindful of God s covenant fulfilled in Christ s suffering and death. Each one of us shares in this Divine Promise. As we listen to the words of Christ, may we truly believe God s voice comes for our own sake and salvation. 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 Church 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 church and slide to the center of the pew.

4 CHRISM MASS All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, on Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00 PM. At this Mass priests from throughout the Diocese will renew their priestly promises before the Bishop, and the oils to be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders will be blessed. Participation in the Chrism Mass is a beautiful way to pray for and support the priests of the Diocese. PARKING ON MAPLE AVENUE Please remember to only park on the Church side of N. Maple Ave. and the north side of Pringle Street. SPECIAL CONFERENCE FOR MEN On Saturday, April 25 th there will be a special conference for Catholic men at King s College Campus. The conference will address the challenges facing men in our culture and seek ways for men to be role models in their families and parishes and to live their faith in service to others. For more information, contact Glenn Yanik at gmyanik@epix.net or Michael Kilmer at michaelkilmer71@gmail.com. Registration forms are available in the rear of the Church and Chapel. BUS TRIP TO SEE POPE FRANCIS As you are now aware, there will be a Diocesan pilgrimage to Philadelphia on Sunday, September 27, 2015 to attend the outdoor mass of Pope Francis during his visit to the United States. The cost is $40 per person, which does not include meals. Our parish bus is now full, but the Diocese of Scranton will also be sponsoring buses leaving from Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has not released the day s schedule yet but we anticipate an early departure time. If you are interested in reserving a spot on the bus, please Nancy at , Ext DISTRIBUTION OF PRAYER SHAWLS Mary s Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin distribution of the shawls for the homebound, nursing homes or bereavement. Please contact the rectory if in need. God bless and may our Blessed Mother be with you. EASTER EGG HUNT The Holy Name Society will conduct its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th at 1:30 PM at the Chapel grounds. All children 10 years of age and under are welcome to attend. NITE AT THE RACES The Nite at the Races has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM in Conlan Hall. Page 4 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday Confessions - 5:30 PM - Church Scout Meeting - 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center (3rd Floor) Tuesday Scripture Study - 6:30 PM Young Adult Gathering - 6:30 PM Conlan Hall Wednesday Cantor Rehearsal - 6:30 PM - Church Deacon Course - 6:30 PM Thursday Loyola Singers - 6:30 PM - Church Children s Choir - 6:45 PM Contemporary Ensemble - 7:30 PM Friday Scripture Study - 8:15 AM Spiritual Exercises - 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross - 5:30 PM Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry - 12:30 PM For full parish calendar go to: wwwstignatiuspa.com/calendar CEMETERIES CLEAN UP Friday, March 27th, is the final day to retrieve any decoration 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 Easter and the upcoming Spring season. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Please note, any decoration remaining after the March 27th cut-off date will be disposed of. Thank you. In Memoriam Carol Davis Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 M A R C H 2 2, Page 5 REMEMBERING March Monday 7:30 Mary & George Oliver-ALM Son, Patrick 12:10 Thomas F. Hanlon-ALM Family Tuesday 7:30 Lorraine Montante-LM Helen Williams 12:10 Dr. & Mrs. Philip Ferry-ALM Daughter, Anne Wednesday 7:30 Mary V. & Arthur J. Podesta-ALM Patricia E. Podesta 12:10 Kay Connor-LM Margavage Family Thursday 7:30 Peter Connors-LM TASTE OF THE PARISH APRIL 26, 2015 Mark your calendar today and plan to attend Taste of the Parish 2015 on Sunday afternoon April 26th in Conlan Hall. Plan to invite family, friends and neighbors to come, enjoy the lovely array of foods and socialize with other folks. Details on menu, raffle and tickets will be available at the end of March. For more information on Taste of the Parish, check out the parish website at GATHERED AND GROWING In a world that demands our undivided attention to be divided among a thousand different things in a thousand different ways, it is easy to feel disoriented and scattered. This unsettledness is particularly an issue for young adults, who are just starting to make their way into the world, and finding it a much more complex place than they may have imagined. If you are a young adult ages 21-35, and feel scattered, confused, stressed, or just longing for an experience of community, please join us for a time of food and faith sharing. Gathered and Growing will meet at St. Ignatius Loyola parish in Conlan Hall, Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 pm. This will be a potluck, so bring a dish. Come to share, come to laugh, come to eat, but most importantly come as you are. FINANCES FOR FEBRUARY, 2015 Bob Engel Income (Money you gave) Expense (Money spent) 12:10 Richard E. Kane, Jr.-ALM Mother & Family Friday 7:30 Thomas J. Walsh-ALM Children, Timmy, Tommie & Agnes 12:10 Guy Agati-ALM ALM Daughters & Family Saturday 7:30 Stitzer, O Donnell & Meier Fam.-ALM O Donnell Family 4 PM Jack McCue-LM McEvoy Family 5:30 PM John Pencavage-LM Kopicki Family Collections $ 50, Administration $ 31, Christmas Rectory 2, Other 1, Liturgy 4, Bank Interest.59 Rel. Ed/Youth Min. 5, Dioc. Collections 2, Parish Programs Maintenance 21, St. Mary s 4, Insurance 1, School 11, Dioc. Collections 2, Total $55, Total $85, February de icit: $30, Special Note! Please send us your address and help us cut down on paper and postage.

6 M A R C H 2 2, Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE March 28 & 29 B U L L E T I N B O A R D Saturday 4:00 PM NEW EASTER PLAY: PORTRAITS OF THE J. & D. Carey K. Hungarter, T. Jagoda, A. Petros, D. Duesler, J. Duesler, M. Graham, N. Krasniak E. & J. Shoemaker Saturday 5:30 PM L. Rinker & G. Dicton J. Gaudio, J. Stretanski T. Smith, M. B. Zelinsky A. Larralde & M. Tietje Sunday 7:00 AM Lector G. Thackara & C. Liskov T. Thackara, M. Fiske, E. Turcan Sunday 8:30 AM G. Galante & P. Endler J. Semcheski, K. Corgan A. Maurer B. Endler & A. Lacina without Sunday we cannot live BINGO Bingo is back at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. The Social Concerns Committee is having a Variety Bingo on Sunday, April 26th in the school gym. Doors open at 1:00 PM and Bingo begins at 2:00 PM. Admission is $5.00. Lunch, Bake Sale, Instant Bingo, and Chinese Auction will be available. All are welcome! DEISGNER PURSE BINGO Gate of Heaven Parish, Dallas, will sponsor a Designer Purse Bingo, Basket Raffle, 50/50, Instant Bingo, Bake Sale, food and drink sale, and extra special tickets for sale on Saturday, April 18th at Noon. Cost-$ The price of the tickets includes 20 regular bingo games, plus 5 specials. Handicapped seating available. For more information, call PASSION: PASSION PLAY 2015 A meditative journey through the art world s depiction of Jesus Cross and Resurrection. The play will be held on Friday, March 27th at 7:30 PM at St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville. The Reverend Gerald J. Gurka directs his new original script. The play is open to the public. Refreshments and fellowship in the church hall afterwards. For more information, call The Social Concerns Corner Check Here Every Week for the Latest Food Bank Information The Food Bank is in Need of the Following Items: Soup, Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Spaghetti O s, Peanut Butter & Jelly (PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS ) Monetary donations are also accepted, please make checks payable to the Al Beech West Side Food Bank. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! Continued on page 7 Just a reminder! Be sure to check your on-line/mailed copy of liturgy schedule often.

7 Page 7 T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T B U L L E T I N B O A R D MINISTRY SCHEDULE Continued BINGO St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke is sponsoring a Bingo on Sunday, March 29th. It will be held at the Alternate Site (St. Mary School Hall), 1010 Hanover St., Nanticoke. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Refreshments will be available. Parking and entrance at rear of building. SPRING FESTIVAL The Reginas of Kings College will hold its annual Spring Festival on Sunday, April 12th at 2:00 PM in the Sheehy Farmers Center of Kings College Campus. The cost of admission is $2.00 which includes light refreshments. Please come and enjoy an afternoon full of games and prizes. The proceeds will go to assist a local student through the Rev. Clement J. Podskoch Scholarship. For ticket information, please call Eileen Eustice at or Maureen Finnerty at TALENT SHOW St. Maria Goretti Parish is sponsoring a Talent Show on Sunday, April 19th at 7:00 PM in the parish center. Special Guest Star is Father James J. Paisley (the show s originator.) Join us for a great night of talent and entertainment. Free admission - free refreshments and prizes. Ample and free parking and handicapped accessible. WYOMING AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th from 10:30 AM to Noon at Wyoming Area Catholic School, 1690 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Event is free and open to all children 3 years old through 2nd Grade. RSVP by calling Also, on March 29th at 3:00 PM, our 8th Grade students will present The Living Stations at St. Cecilia s Church. We invite everyone to attend and experience this beautiful re-enactment of our Lord s Passion and Death. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS The Ancient Order of Hibernians are looking for a few (or more) good Irishmen. AOH of St. John Neumann Division of Wilkes-Barre is actively recruiting new members in our area. If you are Irish by birth or descent and a practicing Catholic, and are interested in learning more about our organization, please contact Jim Gallagher at without Sunday we cannot live Sunday 10:30 AM R. Granger & R. O Connor J. O Connor, M. O Connor A. Calderone, M. Butcher T. Butel, D. Mosca, E. Whipple M. & M. Kane Sunday 12 Noon S. Arbogast & S. Verdone N. Frucisante, V. Piccola J. Callaghan & C. Hoidra Readings for the Week Monday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, or 13:41c-62; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56 Check us out! us at SILOffice@aol.com or browse our home page at

8 Page 8 T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T Do not think that God is further from you when you are in the midst of the busyness which your vocation entails than he would be if you were enjoying a tranquil life. Frances de Sales

9 PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Mrs. Anita Sirak Phone: YOUTH MINISTRY Our parish offers a comprehensive Youth Ministry including community building, service, religious education and socialization. Watch the bulletin for ministry information. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS This is a process the Catholic Church uses to bring adult members into the faith. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this process or in obtaining more information can call Tony Butel at This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into living and serving with the Church community. BAPTISM Expectant and new parents are asked to participate in a seminar on Baptism. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Tony Butel. Godparents are welcome to attend, though it is not required. Please call the rectory to register at your earliest convenience. The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is on the third Sunday of every month except during Lent. 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 Church beginning at 12:45 PM concluding with Benediction at 4:00 PM. (September May) MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Father Polednak, Father Roche, Deacon O Connor, Tony Butel, David Baloga, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Joe Evan, Tom Hamill, Molly Kachmar, Debbie Lyons, Maria Scappaticci Finance Council Father Polednak, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Jack Lenahan, Mary Lewis, Jean Michalek, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Sue Rhoads, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley, Stanley Swaintek Word Coordinating Team Tony Butel, Danielle Cino, Pat Cole, Carmella Faust, Mary Fiske, Bessmarie Frey, Jennifer Frusciante, Erin Keating, Ruth McEvoy, Arthur Piccone Worship Coordinating Team Father Polednak, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Tom Hanlon, Jonathan Larralde, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team - Father Roche, Kathryn Corgan, Nancy Flannery, Betty Habler, Norma Janoski, Walter Janoski, Molly Kachmar, Nancy Larralde, Sally McGinley, Jack McHale, Roberta McHale, Helen O Brien, Mike Stretanski Service Coordinating Team - Deacon O Connor, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Paul O Malia, Tom Scappacicci, Elaine Turcan, Bob Tuttle, Mary Beth Vender PARISH STAFF Pastoral Outreach Deacon John E. O Connor Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Ministry stignatiusyg@gmail.com Worship R.C.I.A. Receptionist Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Maintenance Cemetery Clerks Visiting Clergy Pastoral Associate tbutel51@gmail.com Assistant Pastor alexjroche@gmail.com Pastor vicpole@gmail.com Jennifer Frusciante Kim Gnall, Loyola Singers Mrs. Elaine Blesing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Director Mrs. Carmella Faust, Handbells & Accompanist Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Jane Gaudio, Cantors Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Mr. Anthony Butel Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis Ron Gaylord Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Joseph Adonizio Msgr. David Bohr Rev. Daniel Issing C.S.C. Rev. Anthony Urban Rev. Richard Zavacki Deacon Chase Pepper, C.S.C. Mr. Anthony Butel Rev. Alex J. Roche, S.T.L. Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E.