L OYOLA. Our parish goal is $90, Please prayerfully consider your response. Thank you!

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1 THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA Catholic Education In Our Schools and Parishes: Educating the future generations of the faithful. Shaping the next generation of the faithful through a Catholic education in our schools and parishes is an essential mission of the Diocese of Scranton. Last year, more than 5,000 elementary, middle and high school students benefitted from the academic programs and spiritual guidance offered by our Catholic Schools. More than 18,000 children received religious education in parish-based programs, instilling in them an intimate knowledge of the faith and the love of God, and fostering a desire to serve one another. Our parish goal is $90, Please prayerfully consider your response. Thank you! WORLD MISSION SUNDAY - OCTOBER 18TH Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to support the 1,150 of the youngest dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Please keep the Missions in your prayers and please be generous in next weekend s collection for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith. Envelopes can be found in your packet of envelopes mailed to you for October. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Church as we will forward one check to the Diocese. 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 OFFERTORY ENVELOPE NOTICE: Due to recent vandalism, we are asking parishioners to no longer place offertory envelopes in the mailbox in front of the rectory. Please deliver envelopes by hand, mail, or in church. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you, as always, for your continued support of our parish community. Don t forget to check our grocery rebate program. Details can be found in the vestibule of the church. Your support is deeply appreciated. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Twenty-eighth eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I Wisdom 7:7-11 (Solomon and the riches of wisdom) Reading II Hebrews 4:12-13 (God s living word) Gospel Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 (the danger of riches - Jesus and the rich man) Key Passage Jesus said, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:25) Adult How can the pleasures and comforts of this world became barriers to your relationship with God? Child What favorite, toy, game, video, etc., of yours would you be willing to share with someone this week? 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 Sunday, October 11th - NO class for Grades 1-6 Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th - Grade 7 Confirmation Enrollment Weekend. Students will be enrolled at a Mass of their choosing. Information will be given to the families at the meeting on October 7th. Sunday, October 18th - Grade 2 First Penance Meeting at 9:15 AM in Conlan Hall. The meeting will be followed by The Mass of Enrollment at 10:30 AM. Winter Clothing Drive - A memo will be sent home regarding the winter clothing drive. Students may bring their donations to either the classrooms or Bergan Hall on October 18th. All warm, gently used, clean winter wear will be accepted - coats, jackets, boots, gloves, etc. We are also accepting Halloween costumes. 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 $15, This Week s Expenses $10, Priests Collection $2, UNDERSTANDING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH - WALKING THE WALK! Our adult faith formation video this month comes from Bishop Robert Barron s Catholicism Series and is titled - Happy are We: The Teachings of Jesus. Wednesday, October 14th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Bergan Hall (335 N. Maple Ave.) All are welcome, no registration required. W E E K L Y M E D I T A T I O N Jesus tells us that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God. However, He encourages us to share with others and to give generously to the poor, remembering that all things are possible with God. Additionally, we hear in today s readings that by allowing prayer and the Word of God to seep into our souls, we may find the spirit of wisdom, joy and gladness - in this life, and for all eternity. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 O C T O B E R 1 1, SCRIPTURE STUDY ISRAEL S STORY Want to make sense of the Bible stories you ve heard since you were a child? Interested in gaining some perspective on the story of our faith? Then join us as we explore scripture by studying Israel s Story: Part 1. Participants can choose between a Tuesday night session, 7:00 PM start, and a Friday morning session, 8:15 AM start. (Starting Tuesday, October 20th & Friday, October 23rd). Sessions typically run 1 hour and 15 minutes. We will read and examine scripture passages that explore the early history of God s chosen people the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses, King David, and more. This study contains 7 sessions. If interested, please contact Tony Butel at the rectory ( ) by Monday, October 12th. Cost-$ The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered In Memory of Jeanne Butcher as requested by W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R LECTOR WORKBOOKS The 2016 Lector Workbooks have arrived. Please pick up your copy in the Church or Chapel sacristy. Thank you. EVENING PRAYER WITH SAINT HEDWIG The feast day of one of our patrons, St. Hedwig of Silesia, is coming up! Please join us Friday, October 16th at 7:00 PM as we celebrate her special day. Evening Prayer is a brief but important service that will show you a new way to make prayer a part of your day. MONTH OF OCTOBER October is the month in which Mary Most Holy, Queen of the Rosary is venerated. The Feast of the Holy Rosary is celebrated on October 7th. The that Prays Together Stays Together was used as the slogan of the Roman Catholic Rosary Crusade by Father Patrick Peyton. The Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima is celebrated each year of the 13th of October. WELCOME TO CARMEL The Scranton Diocese canonically established Holy Annunciation Secular Order Discalced Carmelites invite you to an information session which will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Sunday, October 18th. Men and women are welcome, especially those who feel called to a deeper consecration in life and wish to experience Carmelite spirituality and community. The program will be held at the Holy Annunciation Monastery, 403 West County Road, Sugarloaf. To register and for more information or directions, call Ann Marie Fierro at , Ida Gallagher at , Patricia Plesko at or Marie Schimmelbusch SAVE THE DATE! In this year of Consecrated Life, the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville will conclude the 75th Anniversary year of the Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius with a Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated in the Basilica at Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA. on Sunday, October 18th at 11:00 AM. Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Harrisburg will be the celebrant. Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Alfred Sileski By In Memory of Anthony Maloney By 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. Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.

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 COFFEE & DONUTS Coffee & Donuts will be served after the 10:30 AM and Noon Masses today in Conlan Hall. Please stop in and visit with fellow parishioners. MARY S MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH A general planning meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30 PM in Conlan Hall to finalize arrangements for our clothing collection, pasta dinner, and charity Christmas social. Anyone interested in sharing ideas or helping with these projects is welcome. FALL PIGGIE FEST - SOMETHING NEW The music ministry of St. Ignatius Loyola is sponsoring a Stuffed Cabbage and/or Breaded Pork Chop Dinner on Saturday, October 17th in Conlan Hall. Time: 4:00-7:00 PM. Donation-$ Choices will be: Two piggies with mashed potatoes and vegetable, or breaded pork chop with mashed potatoes and vegetable. Extra piggie will be available at $2.00 each. Dinner includes apple sauce, bread, butter, dessert and beverage. You are invited to eat in and enjoy the fellowship or take-out if you wish. Tickets are available from choir members, after Masses when announced, or call Nancy Flannery at or Joan Stretanski at HALLOWEEN PARTY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH The Holy Name Society will sponsor a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24th at 6:30 PM in Conlan Hall. All children of the parish are invited to attend. Children (of all ages) are welcome to wear their Halloween costume to the 5:30 PM Mass. PIEROGIES Take orders and get ready to make our delicious pierogi for the Christmas season. This is a major fundraiser for the church and something everyone can do. There are many different jobs and we welcome all volunteers. Prep and production dates: Every Monday in November from 8:00 AM - Noon and every Tuesday in November from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with the exception of Thanksgiving week. SAVE THE DATE - SIL PARISH SPAGHETTI DINNER NOVEMBER 7 TH Mark your calendar now and plan to join our parish family for dinner and fellowship. Mary s Ministry is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday November 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in Conlan Hall to help support the work of their ministry in the parish and community. Dinner includes home-style spaghetti & meatballs, tossed salad, bread, assorted homemade desserts, and beverage. Ticket donation $10. Eat in or take out. Donation for children 10 and under eating on site $5. Limited tickets are available. They will be sold after Masses the weekends of October and October 31-November 1 st. Tickets may also be purchased at the rectory or from Maribeth Girton , Kate Corgan , or Helen O Brien If you are willing to provide a dessert or help prepare and serve please contact Maribeth or Kate as soon as possible. Page 4 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday Bell Choir - 6:30 PM Church Tuesday Mary s Ministry - 6:30 PM Conlan Hall Word Coordinating Committee 6:30 PM - (2nd Floor) Bergan Parish Center Worship Coordinating Cmt. 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor) Wednesday Adult Faith Formation - 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor) Thursday Children s Choir - 6:45 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor) Loyola Singers - 7:00 PM Church Contemporary Ensemble 7:30 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor) Friday Evening Prayer - 7:00 PM Church Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:30 PM - Bergan Parish Center Grade 7 Retreat - 9:30 AM Conlan Hall Fall Piggie Fest Dinner 4:00 PM Conlan Hall S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S WEST SIDE FOOD PANTRY Grocery bags will be distributed after weekend Masses, October 17th and 18th. Please fill them with the foods listed on the bag or other non-perishable foods. Kindly return them to the Church the following weekend, October 24th and 25th. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Your past generosity to the Food Pantry has helped to feed many of our neighbors in need. We know that we can count on you once again as that need continues to grow. Thank you! In Memoriam Vincent Maher Alice Bellas Marie Totten John Urbanski Helen Duckworth Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 O C T O B E R 1 1, Page 5 Monday 7:30 Linda Jagoda-ALM 12:10 Vivian Gullo-ALM Tuesday 7:30 Mal Limongeli, Sr. Sandra Appel 12:10 Helene Paulina Sister, Rosalie Wednesday 7:30 Richard McDermott-ALM REMEMBERING October SUPPORT REQUEST FOR RUTH S PLACE ANNUAL Make a Pledge to Sponsor Our Team. You can simply pledge a fixed donation of any amount in support of our team so that we may make a contribution on behalf of our parish community to this very important effort. Your taxdeductible checks or cash donations may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the Rectory Office during normal business hours. Make checks payable to Ruth s Place. Please mark the memo line Mary s Ministry Team. All donations should be received by October 15, Contact Helen O Brien at if you have any questions regarding donations. Mary s Ministry Team Sponsor for Ruth s Place Annual Walk for Hope Name Amount MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO RUTH S PLACE. PLEASE MARK THE MEMO LINE MARY ARY S MINISTRY TEAM EAM. ALL DONATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 15, PLEASE PLACE IN COLLECTION BASKET OR DROP OF AT RECTORY OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. 12:10 Cathryn Miller-ALM Thursday 7:30 John Germak Kopicki 12:10 John Evansky-ALM Wife, Elaine & Friday 7:30 Alfred Sileski-ALM 12:10 Rev. Anthony J. Palo-ALM Betty & Ray Garbor Saturday 7:30 Walter Dzieciol-ALM Great Grandchildren 4 pm Annette Capp Jeff & Barbara Church & 5:30 pm Frank Klecha Hopkins Sunday MARY S MINISTRY WINTER OUTERWEAR & SCHOOL WEAR COLLECTION - OCTOBER 17 & 18 Mary s Ministry will conduct a winter clothing drive to support our pastoral outreach ministry the weekend of October 17th & 18th. We are especially seeking donations of clean useable winter outerwear items (ONLY coats, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves or scarves) for men, women and children. Clean useable WVW school approved clothing for elementary and middle school students will also be accepted but must be limited to ONLY solid colored casual/dress pants or skirts, plain (no logos) solid colored or striped golf or button down dress shirts with collars, solid turtlenecks, crewneck sweatshirts and sweaters. If you can help, please bring your donation to Bergan Parish Center on Saturday, October 17th between 3:00-6:00 PM or Sunday, October 18th between 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Items will be sorted for distribution by the Confirmation class on October 22nd from 6:30-8:00 PM for distribution on October 24th. Anyone interested in volunteering to help accept, sort and distribute donated items, please contact Jane Girvan at or Mary Hosey at Anyone in need of winter outerwear or school clothing items, please contact the rectory for details on distribution. 7:00 am For the People of the Parish 8:30 am Joseph Suravitch Nancy & Greg Dolgash 10:30 am Anne Wideman Loyola Singers 12:00 pm Teresa Ryan Ms. Barbara Turner Special Note! Please send us your address and help us cut down on paper and postage.

6 O C T O B E R 1 1, Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE October 17 & 18 B U L L E T I N B O A R D Saturday 4:00 PM P. Ochman & G. Dicton M. Graham, T. Jagoda, N. Krasniak D. Duesler, M. Girton K. Hungarter, A. Petros E. & J. Shoemaker Saturday 5:30 PM M. McGinley & J. Gallagher K. Smedley, E. Rishcoff M.B. Zelinsky L. & M. Flannery Sunday 7:00 AM Lector C. Liskov T. Verbyla, J. Donlan, E. Turcan Sunday 8:30 AM R. Garman & J. Girvan M. Hosey, J. & J. Lyons A. Lacina & M. Lyons Continued on page 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients in our community to and from their treatment appointments. To learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference in someone s life or if you know a cancer patient who would benefit from this program, call the American Cancer Society at ROAST BEEF DINNER The Little Sisters of the Poor will have their annual Autumn Roast Beef Dinner from Noon - 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 25th in the auditorium of Holy Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton. Tickets for adults are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door. Tickets for children 10 and younger are $6.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling In addition to the dinner, there will be a bake sale which will include the Sisters famous homemade scones and assortment of other baked goods. FALL BINGO The Confraternity of Christian Women s Organization of Holy Church, Sugar Notch, is sponsoring their Annual Fall Bingo on Sunday, October 18th. It will be held in the church hall at 828 Main Street. Doors open at Noon and games start at 1:00 PM. Refreshments will be available for sale. Admission is $5.00 and can be purchased at the door the day of the bingo. DESIGNER BINGO St. Andrew Parish, Wilkes-Barre, is holding a Designer Bingo on Sunday, October 25th at the church hall, 318 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Bingo starts at 1:00 PM. Doors open at Noon. Tickets are $20.00 and includes 20 games. Food, refreshments and homemade baked goods will be available for sale. For tickets or more information, please call the rectory at or 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, Dried Pasta, (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! 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 CEMETERY REGULATIONS ST. IGNATIUS, ST. HEDWIG, ST. MARY S Glass and Plastic containers will not be allowed All other decorations will be allowed for two weeks at Easter, Mother s Day, Memorial Day, Father s Day and Christmas. At the end of the two-week period, all decorations not yet reclaimed will be removed from the Cemetery. Boxes of all types and urns must be among the articles removed. Planting of shrubs and trees within the Cemetery must be approved by the Superintendent. Shrubs, trees and decorations of any type which become unsightly or uncontrollable, shall be removed by the Cemetery at any time. The use of Vigil Lights will be permitted on the eve of All Souls Day, and for ten days thereafter. All stone, metal, and any other borders around monuments and/or memorials are prohibited. No planting around flat stones; no planting in back of tombstones; no planting beyond 6 inches in front of tombstones. No raising of flat stones or army markers above ground level. All cemetery garbage and leavings should be placed in the dumpster at the entrance upon leaving. Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Wis 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Monday Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54 Friday Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12 without Sunday we cannot live Sunday 10:30 AM Religious Education Class M. Butcher, A. Calderone D. Mosca, T. Butel J. Duesler, M. Ferris J. D Andrea & M. Vodzak Sunday 12 Noon B. Habler & R. Granger N. Frusciante V. Piccola C. Hoidra BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for the bulletin must be submitted NINE DAYS in advance of their intended printing. If announcements are received after the due date, please be aware that they will not be included in that weeks bulletin. Thank you for your cooperation. 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 Chmil, Father Roche, Deacon O Connor, Tony Butel, George Andresky, David Baloga, Nancy Bellas, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Maura Fennell, Gloria Galante, Tom Hamill, Molly Kachmar, Debbie Lyons, Cynthia Liskov, Maria Scappaticci Finance Council Father Chmil, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Mary Lewis, 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 Chmil, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Jonathan Larralde, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani Stephanie Olmstead, 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 Sacristan Cemetery Clerks Visiting Clergy Pastor john.chmil@yahoo.com Assistant Pastor alexjroche@gmail.com Pastoral Associate tbutel51@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 Matt Fiske Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Joseph Adonizio Rev. Anthony Urban Rev. Richard Zavacki Rev. John J. Chmil Rev. Alex J. Roche, S.T.L. Mr. Anthony Butel