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. 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 O C T O B E R 2 1, 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 The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered In Memory of Peggy Stoffick By Aunt Fran Sunday, October 21st - Grade 4 Family morning. All Grade 4 students, both public and private schools, and their families are strongly encouraged to attend the family morning beginning at 9:15 AM in Conlan Hall with a light continental breakfast and family activity followed by the class Mass at 10:30 AM. Wednesday, November 7 th Grade 7 and 8 release time Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Stella Stepniak By Sisters A WALK THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS: Each Wednesday at 6:30 PM in Conlan Hall, Father Mosley will give us an overview on each of the sacraments. The topic for this week: October 24: Marriage and Holy Orders In Memory of Peggy Stoffick By Aunt Fran EVENT FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN MARRIAGE MINISTRIES A gathering of all those involved in Marriage Ministries across our Diocese: Pastors, Pre Cana Team members, Parish Sponsor Couples, FOCCUS Facilitators, NFP Trainers, etc., will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on November 10th at 6:00 PM. If you are involved or would like to be - in any Marriage Ministry, through your parish or through the Diocese, please join us. Jim Merhaut, an inspiring presenter and the author of Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home, will speak on the topic of Marriage: A Journey of Expanding Appreciation for Others. A time for fellowship and desserts will follow. RSVP by November 5 to Jennifer Housel, Director for Community and Family Development, (570) x 1104, jhousel@dioceseofscranton.org 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 O C T O B E R 2 1, 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 $9, (444 Envelopes) This Week s Expenses $24, 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. WEEKLY MEDITATION World Mission Sunday How appropriate on this World Mission Sunday that our liturgical scriptures speak of suffering, service and trust. The dedicated and dauntless men and women who dedicate themselves to missionary work display all three of the attributes. Suffering is part of their life-styles: living in a foreign culture, often with unfamiliar language and customs. Service is incorporated into their daily activities: healing, nourishing, teaching. And most of all trust: shown by their willingness to endure hardships, face challenges and make sacrifices as they spread the Gospel. W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R CONGRATULATIONS Through the Sacrament of Baptism we joyfully welcome into our Christian community the following baby: Michael Greyson Ferris. Many prayers to him as he begins his new life in Christ Jesus. 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. 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 member of your families in a unique setting. Invitations were mailed to family members of the deceased who have been buried from St. Ignatius Loyola Church during this past year. ALL SOULS ENVELOPES In your envelope packet for November, you will find an envelope for All Souls Day, November 2nd. This is a day set aside by the Church to especially remember our deceased loved ones. You are invited to write the names of your loved ones on the envelope and place an offering inside. These envelopes are kept on the altar during the month of November and are remembered in a special way by the celebrants of the Masses that month. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of the Church and Chapel.

4 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY This weekend we celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support the mission dioceses of Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope s missions in your prayers. Thank you for your generosity. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and happy anniversary to Tom Tobin for his 37 years of service to our usher ministry. Tom has been a fixture at the 10:30 AM Mass. When you see Tom, please offer your congratulations to him. May God bless him for his years of service. C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R CHILDREN S HALLOWEEN MASS/PARTY In conjunction with the children s Halloween Party sponsored by the Holy Name Society, we are inviting all youth of the parish to attend the 5:30 PM Mass on Saturday, October 27th wearing your Halloween costumes. The party will be held in Conlan Hall following Mass. We hope you will join us for a fun-filled evening! TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY REMINDER Reservation forms and payments for SIL Parish s Teddy Bear Tea Party hosted by Mary s Ministry on Sunday, November 4th in Conlan Hall at 1:30 PM should be returned to the rectory by October 26 th. Event includes a finger food buffet, table prizes, basket raffle & 50/50 drawing as well as face painting and photo booth for youth. New teddy bears will be collected and donated to local service organizations that support children suffering trauma from abuse. Details are available at Extra forms are also available at the rectory. For questions or to register by phone please call Susan Shoemaker at (370) Page 4 Monday Service Commission - 7 PM Conlan Hall Tuesday ALPHA - 6:30 PM Conlan Hall Wednesday Bible Study - 1:00 PM Cantors - 6:00 PM Church Adult Faith Formation 6:30 PM Conlan Hall Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 PM Church Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM Thursday Children s Choir - 6:45 PM Contemporary Ensemble 7:30 PM Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:00 PM Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 O C T O B E R 2 1, Monday 7:30 Stella Stepniak-MM Sisters REMEMBERING October 22nd-28th 12:10 Gregory Policare, Jr. Nancy & Steve Marino Tuesday 7:30 Judith Granick Kopicki Family 12:10 Ron & Nicole Bolesta-ALM Grandma Wednesday 7:30 Robert Mitchell Ann Minganaro 12:10 Bernard Masiewicz-ALM Wife & Children Thursday 7:30 Joseph Tomasura Hannon Family 12:10 Robert G. Walsh Tom & Stacy Dogal Friday 7:30 Catherine McCue Ray Gurgal Page 5 S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S THANKSGIVING DINNER PLANNING MEETING The Service Coordinating Team is currently working to plan this year s Thanksgiving Dinner, the mission of which is to provide a Thanksgiving meal in Conlan Hall to members of the community who are in unique need of companionship and community during the holiday and to deliver meals to the homebound. A planning meeting open to all parishioners who wish to volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Monday, October 22nd, at 7:00 PM in Conlan Hall. In addition to affirming the mission of the dinner, the central goal of the planning meeting will be to clarify key tasks and responsibilities for the event (from work in the kitchen, to work in the hall, to deliveries). All volunteers are welcome, and we especially encourage our junior and senior high parish youth to join in this opportunity for servant leadership. If you are interested in volunteering to support the Thanksgiving Dinner but cannot attend the planning meeting, please contact Tom Hamill ( ) or any member of the Service Coordinating Team. The Thanksgiving Dinner itself is scheduled for Sunday, November 18th from 1 to 3 PM in Conlan Hall. 12:10 Mary Ann Cecconi Ruth Roberts Saturday 7:30 Albert & Christine Gregor-ALM Bob & June Butkiewicz 4:00 PM Joseph Pringle Russett Family 5:30 PM Mary Mary T. Delaney George Wudmaska Sunday 7:00 AM Andrea Andrea Kotulsky Friend 8:30 AM For the People of the Parish 10:30 AM Douglas Koziel M/M Andrew Stancavage DON T HESITATE...JUST VACCINATE! St. Ignatius will host a flu vaccine clinic on Sunday, October 28th from 1:00 PM 5:00 PM in Conlan Hall. No appointment is necessary! Most insurances will cover the flu vaccine at no cost. Anyone age 9 thru adult is welcome. A consent form (at the event) is required and a parent/guardian needs to be present for those age Also, please bring ALL insurance cards with you. You may register in advance by calling (CVS Pharmacy, Shickshinny). 12:00 PM Elizabeth Jarrett Catherine Smedley

6 O C T O B E R 2 1, Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE October 27th & 28th Saturday 4:00 PM J. & D. Carey T. Crawford, H. O Brien, A. Petros N. Bellas, D. Duesler, M. Girton M.A. Yendrzeiwski R. Falchek & M. McFarland Saturday 5:30 PM M. & P. Pisaneschi E. Rishcoff, K. Smedley J. Stretanski L. Flannery & A. Roper Sunday 7:00 AM Lector G. Thackara P. Podesta & T. Thackara Sunday 8:30 AM R. Garman & P. Endler J. Lyons, J. Lyons 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. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF RUTH S PLACE WALK Thank you to all members of our p a r i s h c o m m u n i t y w h o supported the Ruth s Place Annual Walk for Hope fundraiser to help homeless women in our community. Our team from Mary s Ministry included Megan Filak, Sally McGinley and Helen O Brien. Thanks to the donations of our parish sponsors we were able to raise $1, for Ruth s 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. 4TH NOV. 11TH NOV. 18TH NOV. 25TH DEADLINE OCT. 24TH OCT. 31ST NOV. 7TH NOV. 14TH ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEIVED AFTER NOON ON THE DEADLINE DATE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT BULLETIN. M. Tietje Continued on page 7

7 Page 7 O C T O B E R 2 1, Sunday Stewards 1,398 Families receive envelopes October 13th 236 attended the 4:00 PM Mass 114 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, attended the 5:30 PM Mass 49 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, October 14th 168 attended the 7:00 AM Mass 59 Families used their envelopes and offered $ attended the 8:30 AM Mass 57 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, attended the 10:30 AM Mass 107 Families used their envelopes and offered $2, attended the Noon Mass 37 Families used their envelopes and offered $1, Received in Mail: 21 families mailed their envelopes and offered $1, Total Envelopes Used: 444 Thanks to all who are supporting the parish! ATTENTION: GERRITY S & SHUR-SAVE MARKET SHOPPERS If you shop at Gerrity's or other Shur-Save Markets and have not designated your community rewards in support of St. Ignatius Parish, please call our project administrator Patti Kupetz ASAP at and give her your Gold Card number with the name on the card, and she will be able to register you for our parish. The income we receive helps support some of our outreach service projects. A NOTE FROM THE OFFICE! This concerns anyone submitting information for the bulletin via . Kindly call the office at to alert us when you send an announcement, as we are not always logged in to our . Thank you for your cooperation! MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday 10:30 AM T. & R. O Connor E. Featherman, P. Kupetz S. Smith, G. Bokrosh, D. Mosca S. Touey, E. Whipple B. Mattey & H. Mendez Sunday 12 Noon M. McGinley & A. Piccone C. Gazowski, N. Frusciante T. Gazowski Continued C. Dec & K. Gring, Jr. PASTA DINNER St. Monica's Parish, 363 West 8th Street, Wyoming will sponsor a Pasta Dinner on Sunday, October 28th from 12:30 until 4:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Cost is: Adults & Teens - $9.00, Children 5-12 yrs. - $5.00 and children under 5 yrs. eat free. Take outs are available from 3:00-4:00 PM. Containers are provided. Tickets can be bought at the door.

8 Page 8 O C T O B E R 2 1, GROCERY BAG COLLECTION--CALL FOR DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS On the weekend of November 3rd & 4th we will be collecting grocery bags of food at all Masses in support of the Al Beech Food Bank. Grocery Bags will be distributed after all Masses on October 27th & 28th. Please consider making a donation in support of this vital ministry that helps feed local families. On Sunday, November 4th, at 1:30 PM we will be delivering all donated grocery bags to the Al Beech Food Bank at Church of Christ Uniting. We are asking for volunteers to join us at Church of Christ Uniting at 1:30 PM on Sunday, November 4th to help us with the unloading of the grocery bags and the sorting of the food at the Food Bank. All are welcome--and we are especially happy to see new volunteers take part in this work. So come along, and bring a friend! Thank you, and God Bless. NIGHT AT THE RACES Royal Parents Club of Holy Redeemer High School will be holding their Annual Night at the Races on Saturday, November 3rd at the school located at 159 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Doors open at 5:45 PM and Post Time is 7:00 PM. $10.00 admission fee/$10.00 horse purchase ($50 payout for winner.) For more information, contact Holy Redeemer at HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW The Social Concerns Committee of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, is sponsoring a Holiday Craft Show, featuring over 50 crafters, on Saturday, November 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the school gym and cafeteria. Admission is FREE, and lunch will be available. TOY BINGO St. Andre Bessette Parish in Wilkes-Barre will sponsor a Toy Bingo on Sunday, November 4th at St. Mary s Byzantine Social Hall, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Doors open at 12:00 PM and games begin at 1:00 PM. Admission price is $10.00 which includes three regular bingo cards. Food, Special Bingo Games, Basket Raffle, and other games of chance will also be available for purchase. Seating is limited and this event sold out the last two years. Purchasing of tickets as soon as possible is strongly recommended. For tickets or additional information, call Mary at 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.

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, 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, Jeremiah Taylor 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 Sally Barnes, Patricia Cole, Carmella Faust, Mary Fiske, Gloria Galante, Linda Goff, Betty Habler, Cindy Liskov, Ruth McEvoy, Katie Mihailoff, Arthur Piccone, Danielle Cino Taylor, Tony Verbyla Worship Coordinating Team George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Cindy Liskov, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani, Denise Mosca, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team Renee Anderson, Kristen Billek Boyle, Terri Bunton, Betty Habler, Mary Hosey, Molly Kachmar, Michele Martin Sally McGinley, Helen O Brien, Mike Stretanski Service Commission - Deacon O Connor, Steve Durk, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Mary McGinley, Kim McNulty, 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