Saint Ignatius Loyola

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1 The Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE T R A D IT I O N O F S T. I G N A T IU S, ST. HEDWIG AND ST. M ARY'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 LITURGY CORNER Why is the tabernacle in a special chapel area on the side? What is the significance of the altar? What is the significance of taking the bread and wine through the church to the presider? You may have other questions about prayer and worship. Our parish will have a Town Hall Meeting on Worship on Sunday, August 19th, from 4:00-5:30 PM and Monday, August 20th, from 7:00-8:30 PM. You can attend either. These questions and others will be addressed at the Town Hall Meeting. Feast of the Assumption Mass Schedule Tuesday, August 14th 5:30 PM Mass of Obligation at Saint Ignatius Church Wednesday, August 15th 7:30 AM Mass of Obligation at Saint Ignatius Church 12:10 PM Mass of Obligation at Saint Ignatius Church THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Resilient Heart Tuesday 6:30- Bergan Parish Center Feast of the Assumption Wednesday - see Mass schedule on page 2 Pastoral Council Wednesday 6:30 PM Bergan Parish Center Grandma s Attic Thursday, Friday & Saturday Conlan Hall GRANDMA S ATTIC IS QUICKLY APPROACHING Don t forget to drop off your donations at Conlan Hall on Monday, August 13th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:30 to 7:30 PM and Tuesday, August 14th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please do not include any clothing, luggage, bedding or furniture for your donations. Household items of all kinds including dishes, books, CD s games, jewelry and more will be gratefully accepted. Our sale begins in Conlan Hall on Thursday, August 16th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 17th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturday, August 18th (Bag Day) from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bake sale and food items available for lunch. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support BAZAAR MEETING An organizational meeting for the 2013 Bazaar will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7 PM in Bergan Hall. The dates for the Bazaar will be June 27-29, Many new ideas have surfaced to reinvigorate our Annual Bazaar and all interested persons are invited to come and participate in planning the Bazaar. Those who have participated in the past and those newly interested in participating are most welcome to join us for this fresh look at the 2013 St. Ignatius Loyola Annual Bazaar. In Memoriam W E E K L Y T H E M E I am the bread of life. St. John reminds us today of the importance of Jesus in the Eucharist. The bread being the true bread of heaven and will bring eternal life to those who receive it. Are we listening? Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

3 T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T Page 3 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. Bob Walsh, Coordinator 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 $14, Priests Collection $1, Total $16, QUESTION OF THE WEEK Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Life for the world Reading I 1 Kings 19:4-8 (Elijah s flight to Horeb) Reading II Ephesians 4:30-5:2 (vices to be avoided) Gospel John 6:41-51 (discourse on the bread of life, continued) Key Passage Jesus said, I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh. (John 6:51) Adult When has the bread of life given you strength you needed to face a difficult situation in your life? Child What will you ask Jesus to help you with when you receive Holy Communion this week? CHILDREN S ENVELOPES Offering envelopes for children may be found in the back of the church. The boxes are marked with the children s names. Please pick up your box this weekend. If your child has received First Communion and would like to receive envelopes, please call the rectory. CHICKEN BBQ IS COMING SEPTEMBER 15TH The Fundraising Committee will be sponsoring a Chicken Dinner on Saturday, September 15th. Serving times: 4:30 and 5:30 PM. Menu includes: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, corn, salad, roll. Eat in or take out. Donation: $8.00. A bake sale will be held also. Tickets will be on sale before and after masses during the month of August or can be purchased at the rectory during regular business hours or by contacting Tom Havrilak at BLOOD DRIVE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 24TH A Blood Drive will be held in Conlan Hall on Friday, August 24th, from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free 57.6 oz. container of any variety Turkey Hill SunBrew Iced Tea. Schedule your blood donation appointment today at redcrossblood.org or RED CROSS. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN Do you have a child with a learning disability especially - ADD, ADHD, autism, Asperger's syndrome - or know a family of a child experiencing these disabilities? There is a regional religious education program for these children here at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. If you would like more information or are interested in this program, please call Carmella Faust at or religiouseducation1@yahoo.com. PARKING ON MAPLE AVENUE Please remember that, as on Pringle Street, there is only one side parking on Maple Avenue at all times. Please seek spots in the parking lot. SHRINE TO ST. HEDWIG AND ST. MARY We are preparing to place a statue of St. Hedwig and St. Mary (from those churches) in front of Bergan Hall. This project will cost about $10,000. Anyone wishing to donate this cost or to contribute to it is asked to contact Father John. Weekly Operating Budget $19, Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

4 Page 4 A U G U S T 1 2, Regional Youth Ministry Comprised of the Catholic Communities of Swoyersville, Luzerne, Kingston Larksville and Plymouth Voic or SJBrian@aol.com Tues., Sept. 11, :00 to 8:30 p.m. Regional Youth Ministry Coordinators Planning Session at Regional Rec Room, Kingston (Bergan Hall) Sun., Sept. 23, :00 to 8:00 p.m. ALL Parish Youth & Adult Leadership Teams for a COMBINED Leadership Team Planning Session At Regional Rec Room, Kingston VERY IMPORTANT Prayer Cards 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. Oct. 13, 2012 Regional Night at the Races St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Building, Swoyersville SOCIAL CONCERNS We thank our parish community for your generous response to Our Friends in the Fields collection and our July juice collection for the West Side Food Pantry. Summer vacation especially with school being out of session reduces the opportunities for food distribution to the needy. Our generous support eases the needs of the poor and increases our desire to serve others. God s peace and mercy R.C.I.A. (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) I N T E R E S T E D I N L E A R I N G A B O U T H E C A T H O L I C F A I T H? Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic or has a friend or family members expressed interest? Do you have questions about the Catholic Church? Have you been coming to Mass regularly or often with family and friends? Have you thought about learning more about Catholic beliefs and practice? The RCIA provides an opportunity without any commitment, to ask questions, pray and experience what is meant by being a Catholic Christian and entering into a relationship with God and the Catholic community. If you are interested, please call Father Polednak at or our RCIA coordinator, Mary O Connor at COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN EASTERN EUROPE-AUGUST 25TH & 26TH This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide food, shelter, medical care, catechists, and companionship for the lonely in a region still struggling in the aftermath of atheistic Soviet rule. Your donations help to restore the strength of the Church in that region. Envelopes for this collection will be available next weekend. Please make your checks payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Church as we will forward one check to the Diocese. Thank you. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered in memory of Estelle Cawley requested by Family Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Michael Herbacsek By Family Estelle Cawley By Family Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.

5 PARISH STAFF Pastoral Outreach Deacon John E. O Connor Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Ministry Jennifer Frusciante Regional Youth Ministry Mr. Brian Williams Worship R.C.I.A. Adult Faith Development Ms. Joan Turel, Program Director, Loyola Singers & Festival Choir Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Directors Mrs. Carmella Faust, Handbells & Accompanist Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Jane Gaudio, Cantors Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Mrs. Mary O Connor Sister Marilyn Karas R.S.M. The Social Concerns Corner The generosity of our parishioners to the clients/recipients of the West Side Food Bank is greatly appreciated. As summer is here, school is now on vacation time and there are no school provided breakfasts or lunches. This increased pressure on family food budgets needs more food assistance. The Food Bank especially needs juice and peanut butter. Please continue your gifts of the other listed food items. *spaghetti sauce*beef stew*canned hams/chicken* Mixed fruit*vegetables*soup* (PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS) THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! CHILDREN S BULLETINS Children s bulletins are available in the back of the church and chapel. They are a child friendly activity sheet based on Sunday s gospel. Monday 7:30 Helen Grigor-LM Ann Kmieciak 12:10 Joseph Medon-ALM Wife, Stella Tuesday 7:30 Andrea Kindred-LM Mother, Janette Bolinsky 12:10 Joe & Madeline Popson ALM Wednesday Tom & Diane Mucha Feast of the Assumption Thursday Please see Mass Schedule on page 2 7:30 Joseph Scheidel Fam.-ALM Family 12:10 Lillian Novak-ALM Paul & Eleanor Keener Friday REMEMBERING August Receptionist Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Maintenance Cemetery Clerks Visiting Priests Parochial Vicar Pastor vicpole@gmail.com Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis Mr. Ronald Gaylord Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Daniel Issing C.S.C. Rev. Tony Urban Rev. Alex J. Roche Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E. 7:30 Janice Allen-LM Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Comer 12:10 Lena Danna-ALM Daughters & Daughter-in-law Saturday 7:30 Helen Capinas-LM Kopicki Family 4 pm Lois Kane-LM Dr. & Mrs. James Post 5:30 pm Primo Castellani-LM Alan & Donna Kopicki REGIONAL YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on how to get involved with the Regional Youth Ministry as a Youth Leader, please contact Brian Williams, our Regional Coordinator of Catholic Youth Ministry. The Regional Youth Ministry Voic is (570) and SJBRIAN@aol.com