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. 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 N O V E M B E R 4, 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 Wednesday, November 7 th Grade 7 and 8 release time Sunday, November 11th - second Confirmation class mtg. 6:30-7:30 pm, Conlan Hall. This is part of the requirements for Confirmation Sunday, November 18 th Grades 1-6 Family Advent Class/Project 9:15 am, Good Shepherd Gym. Details will be sent home. PARISH FAMILY ADVENT WREATH MAKING We welcome everyone to join us at a Parish Family Advent Wreath Making afternoon on Saturday, December 1 st, at 2 pm in. Spend quality time together constructing your own Advent Wreath to be used year after year. If you were present in the past and still have your wreath form, please bring it with you; if not, the wreath form, evergreens and candles will be provided. Snacks will be served. Upon completion of the activity, the wreaths will be blessed at the 4:00 PM Mass. Come and enter the holiday with the true spirit of Christmas! Sign-up sheets are available in the foyers of the Church and Chapel. Participants will need to bring work gloves, wire cutters, if possible, and any decorations for the wreath that you may like. For further information please contact the religious education office at or religiouseducation1@yahoo.com. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Rev. Daniel J. Issing, C.S.C., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology at King s College The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered In Memory of Len Hosey By Family Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Len Hosey By Family In Memory of Frank A. Danna By Wife & Sisters How do we deal with the challenges of daily life, especially when we feel so powerless to effect change? Whether it s the death of a loved one, the sin and hurt in the church, ugly American politics, violence throughout the world or just growing old how do we cope? Please join us on Wednesday, November 14 th at 6:30 P.M. in when Father Issing will help us reflect on how to grieve in the way of Jesus, who according to John, was greatly disturbed in spirit by Mary s tears at the death of her brother Lazarus. Using examples of judgment and mercy alive in the Masses throughout November, we can find the inner strength in knowing that God asks us to give all, but he also offers everything to us, including a life stronger than death and love stronger that fear. All are welcome. 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.

3 N O V E M B E R 4, Page 3 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 $10, (450 Envelopes) This Week s Expenses $11, Additional Mission Collection $ 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 Church and Chapel foyers. FAREWELL FOR FATHER MCKERNAN Come join us after the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, November 11th to say farewell and thank you to Father McKernan. Coffee and donuts will be served in Conlan Hall. WEEKLY MEDITATION Jesus gives us two commands this week - to love God with every fiber of our being and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is all God desires yet how hard it is for us to comply. God is Lord above all but how often idols sneak into our lives - work, possessions and sometimes even our children. And while it is easy to love our friends as ourselves how seemingly impossible it is to love that family member or that co-worker who continually irritates us and undermines every thing we do. Let us take time this week to place God first in our thoughts and actions. W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R MASS OF REMEMBRANCE All parishioners are invited to attend and support our families who have lost someone special this past year at a Mass of Remembrance on Monday, November 5th at 7:00 PM. This is also an opportunity for all parishioners to pray for the beloved deceased members of your families in a unique setting. HANDBELL CHOIR The handbell choir is in need of 1 or 2 ringers for this Fall season. Musical knowledge is a help but not a necessity. If you have an interest in learning how to ring or learning more about the bell choir, please contact Carmella Faust at religiouseducation1@yahoo.com or Participation in bell choir also counts as service for any high school student who is in need of hours. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of the Church 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 TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY CANCELLED The parish s Teddy Bear Tea Party hosted by Mary s Ministry scheduled for today, Sunday, November 4th in has been cancelled due to the low number of reservations received by the requested RSVP date of October 26th. PIEROGIE BOARD NEWS It s that time again. Due to other events, this week s pierogi schedule will be Wednesday, November 7th (prep) and Thursday, November 8th (production of potato cheese.) The following week, we return to our regular schedule: Monday, November 12th (prep) and Tuesday, November 13th (production of sweet cabbage and farmer s cheese.) Monday, November 26th (prep) and Tuesday, November 27th (production of potato cheese-jalapeno.) December 3rd & 4th if needed. No orders will be taken. Pierogi may be purchased on production days from 12:00 to 4:00 PM and when the sign is out after Saturday Masses. For this Advent Season, all pierogi will be priced at $9.00/dozen. Prune by special request. Old and new workers welcome! For information, call or GENERATIONS SING XVII CONCERT The Catholic Choral Society will present the 17th Generations Sing Concert on Sunday, November 11th at 7:30 PM at St. Peter s Cathedral in Scranton. All are invited to attend; there is no admission charge, however, an opportunity for supporting the concert through a free will offering will be available. For information about concerts and membership, please call or visit the website MARY S MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH A Mary s Ministry planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 PM in Bergan Hall to review the results of our Teddy Bear Tea Party, finalize plans for our charity Christmas social and discuss plans for winter and spring activities. Rosary will be recited at 6:15 PM. Anyone interested in helping plan for upcoming events is welcome. Page 4 Monday Scouts - 6:30 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st) Mass of Remembrance 7:00 PM Church Tuesday Rosary Makers - 11:30 AM Senior Citizens - 1:30 PM ALPHA - 6:30 PM Wednesday Pierogie Prep - 7:00 AM Religious Ed. - 8:30 AM Cantors - 6:00 PM Church Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 PM Church K of C - 7:30 PM Thursday Pierogie Production 7:00 AM Children s Choir - 6:45 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st) Contemporary Ensemble 7:30 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st) Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:00 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st) Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 N O V E M B E R 4, REMEMBERING November 5th 11th Page 5 S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S Monday 7:30 Anna Monahan-ALM Janice & Jerry Perfetto 12:10 Angela Clemente-ALM Pat & Kate Clemente Tuesday 7:30 Maxine Sembrat-MM Betty Stochla 12:10 Arlene McCabe Mario & Pat Pisaneschi Wednesday 7:30 Nicholas Dorosky-ALM Mom & Dad 12:10 Larry Wypa-ALM Family Thursday 7:30 Joseph E. Stella Marlene & Ed Kotarski 12:10 Mary O Malley-ALM Family Friday 7:30 Dec. Members of Mary s Ministry-ALM Members 12:10 John D. Rodgers, Jr.-MM Daughter, Diane Saturday 7:30 Louis Dominick, Sr.-ALM M/M James Roccograndi 4:00 PM Marie Marie Bouthiller Gerdi Kapuschinsky 5:30 PM John P. Judge Bob & Sheila Gabriesheski Sunday 7:00 AM For the People of the Parish 8:30 AM Joseph Balakier Kopicki Family 10:30 AM Ellen Wagner Jorge & Sylvia Abrantes 12:00 PM John Marks Lenny & Terry Martin THANKSGIVING DINNER 2018 This year s Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 18 th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The mission of the Thanksgiving Dinner is to provide a Thanksgiving meal in to members of the community who are in unique need of companionship and community during the holiday - and to deliver meals to the homebound. We ask that all guests for the Thanksgiving Dinner please make a reservation through the parish office at or through one of the reservations forms posted at the back of the church. Reservations are required and must be made by 4:00 PM on Monday, November 12th. Volunteers for helping in the hall, serving meals, dishwashing, cleaning up, and providing fellowship for our guests are most welcome. We ask that all volunteers make a reservation for the dinner by 4:00 PM on Monday, November 12 th in order to participate. Reservations for the dinner are required for all volunteers; please call Tom Scappaticci at Donations of bread rolls, trays of vegetables, and other sides are also most welcome. We ask that anyone planning to donate breads or sides for the dinner please contact Tom Scappaticci at by 4:00 PM on Monday, November 12 th with your intentions to do so. CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION This collection will be taken up at all Masses the weekend of November 17th & 18th. Over 43 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection.

6 N O V E M B E R 4, Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE November 10th & 11th Saturday 4:00 PM L. Goff & J. Cudo N. Bellas, T. Crawford, J. Lenahan D. Duesler, M. Graham N. Krasniak, A. Petros R. Falchek & J. Galante Saturday 5:30 PM M. McGinley & J. Gallagher K. Smedley, A. Naylis E. Rishcoff E. Cronin & A. Roper Sunday 7:00 AM Lector L. Palmeri P. Podesta & T. Verbyla Sunday 8:30 AM R. Garman & J. Girvan H. O Brien, J. Donlan J. Semcheski Food Donations Thank you for bringing food for the needy to Mass. Each week we will bring a basket up in the Offertory Procession to remind us we are in solidarity with the poor. HOMEMADE PASTA & SAUSAGE DINNER The dinner will be held at the Church of St. Maria Goretti banquet center, Laflin on Sunday, November 11th. Time: Noon to 5:00 PM. Take-outs from Noon to 4:00 PM (container will be provided.) Tickets available at the door - $ Price includes: homemade pasta, sausage, salad, beverage, dinner roll and dessert. Children 5 years old and younger are free to eat in only. Handicap accessible. Current food needs include: canned fruit, pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned pasta, mac & cheese, cereal, tuna, peanut butter & jelly. As always, personal items such as toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, razors, etc. are always needed as are monetary donations. All items can be placed in the food collection bins in the Church and Chapel. Thank you and God bless you. ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINES FOR UPCOMING BULLETINS: BULLETIN NOV. 18TH NOV. 25TH DEC. 2ND DEC. 9TH DEADLINE NOV. 7TH NOV. 14TH NOV. 21ST NOV. 28TH ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEIVED AFTER NOON ON THE DEADLINE DATE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT Continued on page 7

7 Page 7 N O V E M B E R 4, Sunday Stewards 1,398 Families receive envelopes October 27th 281 attended the 4:00 PM Mass 120 Families used their envelopes and offered $2, attended the 5:30 PM Mass 53 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, October 28th 155 attended the 7:00 AM Mass 51 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, attended the 8:30 AM Mass 46 Families used their envelopes and offered $ attended the 10:30 AM Mass 94 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, attended the Noon Mass 46 Families used their envelopes and offered $ Received in Mail: 40 families mailed their envelopes and offered $2, Total Envelopes Used: 450 Thanks to all who are supporting the parish! HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL DISNEY S THE LITTLE MERMAID Friday, Nov. 9th Saturday, Nov. 10th 7:00 PM. Reserved Seating: Adults -$10.00; Seniors-$9.00 and Students-$8.00. All are welcome. Advanced tickets are available for purchase at the school Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM and will be also available at the door. There will be a Character Continental Breakfast on Saturday, November 10th from 10:00 AM - Noon. Cost - $ Reservations may be made by calling the school at MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday 10:30 AM Not filled M. Hosey, A. Calderone D. Mosca, E. Featherman P. Kupetz B. Mattey & N. Mirigliani Sunday 12 Noon P. Boyle C. Gazowski, T. Gazowski C. Mensah Continued C. Dec. & R. Frey Audrey Olack Anne Maloney

8 Page 8 N O V E M B E R 4, Our Faithful Depar ted October 10, 2017 to September 15, 2018 W e remember the following loved ones buried from the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola this past year. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Mary Ann Gmiter Agnes Novackowski Anthony Blaso, Jr. Theresa Craig Bruce Pozaic Thomas Jagoda Mary O Malley Richard Geer Leo E. Nita Joseph F. O Boyle Tricia Fennell Ellen White John Morris Ann L. Carey Denise Martin Samantha Smith John Gabriesheski William Mulligan Mary Ann Diaz Elena Horrigan Thomas R. Flynn Grace Polocko Theresa Sheridan Ann Asby Rosalind Kolendowicz Adele Polachek Mary C. Touey Joseph J. Kowatch Almon Long Paul Shakalum Kevin Baruski Ted Zuba Janice Miller Cathy Kimelewski Mary Novitsky Mary Boyer John Verosky Marguerite Lipski Edward Brennan Elmo M. Clemente Ann Marie Brady John Mayerski Thomas Prebola Patricia Hopkins Jack Casey Beatrice Marko Michael P. Rowlands Michael Gallagher Anna Mae Yarashas Elizabeth Tamalis Helen Deitz Sally Hogan Jean Kieczkajlo Thomas R. O Leary, Jr. Leonard A. Dicton, Sr. Leonard J. Gierszal David Pape Edward Kauczka Joanne M. Golden Caroline A. Aibukas Andrew M. Wasilko Donald J. Maheady Mary Schwartz Virginia Jannone Rita Weaver Ronald D. Russo P. Joseph Ruddy Judith Touey Michael Kowaleski Alyssa Pianelli Anthony Zigmont Gerard Bednar Alexander Pavlick Jack Trudnak Corey J. McGee Irene Tamalenus Eugene Palladino George J. Herbert Peter P. Sabecky Rosalee Pinkoski Julian Hernandez Dr. Leo Potera Lillian Shalkowski Margaret Stoffick Joseph K. Shumbris John J. Sims, Jr. Sarah C. Franco Edward Ryneski Mary Schutz Stella Stepniak Maxine Sembrat Joseph Sudo John Bugdonovitch Michael Kurilla George Chukinas Henry O Dell George Yazbeck Eugene Walko Lawrence Joseph

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. The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is on the third Sunday of every month. 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) 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 the Rectory at This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into living and serving with the Church community. PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Michael S. Reese Phone: MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Father McKernan, 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 Father McKernan, Rich Garman, Ellen Kornfeld, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley Buildings & Grounds Committee - Pat Clemente, Steve Ellis, Matt Fiske, Carl Kachmar, John Schwartz, Jared Urbanski Word Coordinating Team Danielle Cino-Taylor, Patricia Cole, Carmella Faust, Linda Goff, Betty Habler, Cindy Liskov, Ruth McEvoy, Father McKernan, Father Mosley, Arthur Piccone, Tony Verbyla Worship Coordinating Team George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Father McKernan, 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 McGinleyy, 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 Reverend Leo J. McKernan 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 Worship Maintenance Sacristan Visiting Clergy 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. Andrew Sinnott