St. Anne Catholic Church

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1 St. Anne Catholic Church 450 Washington Avenue Bethlehem, PA, February 24, 2019 Rev. Anthony P. Mongiello, Th.M., M.Ed., Pastor Rev. Frans J. Berkhout, St. Luke s Chaplain, in Residence Rev. Eugene Ritz, M.DIV.,M.A., In Residence Deacon Richard Scrak Mrs. Karen Bentz, School Principal Mrs. Monica Emrock, Director of Religious Education Ms. Amy Lisson, Pre-School Director Mrs. Denise Bostany, Extended Care Director Mrs. Jane Errera, Organist/ Choir Director Mrs. Dana Alia, Baptism Coordinator Ms. Fidelia Gower, Coordinator of Spiritual Activities Mr. David Henn, Finance Office Mr. Jeremy Brunnabend, Plant Supervisor Mrs. Suzanne Connell, Parish Secretary Mrs. Ethel Seibert, Secretary, Bulletin Editor Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Direct Phone: (800) Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT (610) ext Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator Charter For protection of Children & Young People as well as other important information can be found at: Welcome to St. Anne s Catholic Church. The St. Anne s Parish is a diverse Roman Catholic community, which proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ by teaching, witness, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Scripture and tradition, nourished by the Eucharist, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to evangelization, and compassionately serving the community s physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Mass Schedule: Weekend: Saturday Vigil - 4:30 PM Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 noon Weekdays and Holy Days: as announced in bulletin Reconciliation: Saturday - 3:15 to 4:00 PM PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Active parish membership is both necessary and helpful to all involved when seeking sponsorship certificates, Marriage or Baptism preparations. Please call the rectory to register or to report address or phone number changes. HOSPITAL VISITS: Please have someone notify the rectory when you or a family member is hospitalized. BAPTISM: Parents must attend a Baptism Prep Class before the Baptism of their child. Classes are held on Sunday in the months of Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., and Dec., and Baptisms are held once a month. Please contact Dana Alia, the Baptism Coordinator to register: dalia@stannebethlehem.org or Ext. 19. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact a priest at least 6 months in advance of the requested wedding date in order to make proper arrangements for the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program. RECTORY SCHOOL CCD OFFICE EXTENDED CARE PRE-SCHOOL Fax: Fax: church@stannebethlehem.org WEB-SITE: SCHOOL -

2 Page Two February 24, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY, February 25th 7:00 AM - Souls in Purgatory 8:45 AM - James Ferrigan TUESDAY, February 26th 7:00 AM - Julia Chickersky WEDNESDAY, February 27th 7:00 AM - Mary Tomolovski 8:45 AM - Eugen Nicholas Guzzo THURSDAY, February 28th 7:00 AM - Alan Eldridge 8:45 AM - Elizabeth Kelly 2:00 PM - Kirkland Village FRIDAY, March 1st 7:00 AM - Mary Tomolovski 8:45 AM - George & Ethel Zick 7:00 PM - St. Anne s Memorial Society SATURDAY, March 2nd 8:45 AM - Luke & Barbara Cunningham Anticipated Mass for 4:30 PM - Rosalyn Clore SUNDAY, March 3rd 7:30 AM - Elizabeth & Robert Sherwood 9:00 AM - Anthony, Grace, Antoinette and Tina Capuano 10:30 AM - Manuel Cerqueira 12:00 PM - Theresa Karabin (L) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45 Altar Flowers: Flowers on the Altar on February 17th were in memory of Mary Zubia from her family. Pray For Our Deceased: Eleanor Andrecs, Jenni Bambu, Nathan Tumminello. Pray For Our Sick: Especially those in area hospitals and nursing facilities. Also, for those confined to their homes with an illness or disability. TODAY S READINGS First Reading David found Saul in a deep sleep, but would not harm him (1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23). Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading We shall bear the image of the heavenly Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45-49). Gospel Give to everyone who asks of you. Lend expecting nothing back (Luke 6:27-38). Bible Study: After a brief break, Scripture studies resume in March. Fr. Kevin Bobbin will offer Bible Study on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. We begin on Monday, March 4th. Please join us. Our first series will be An Introduction to the Old Testament. Just bring your Bible. Call Fidelia with questions at Prayer Chain: Anyone in need of spiritual support may place their requests on the Prayer Chain by contacting Joan at or jfmcginley@yahoo.com. Parish Library: Our Parish Library will be open on Sundays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Feel free to come in and browse our many wonderful and spiritual books and reading material. St. Anne s Sodality: Rosary Devotions Monday s - 6:30 PM - Chapel 1st Sunday - 8:30 AM - Church Mass - Last Monday of Month - Chapel - 7PM (after the Rosary, when priest is available) Before the 8:45 AM daily Mass (Mon., Wed., Thurs., First Friday) **************************************** Hear me declare with boldness, I am a Christian and if you wish to learn what the doctrines of Christianity are, appoint me a day, and you shall hear them. You threaten me with fire, which burns for an hour, and after a little is extinguished. But you are ignorant of the fire of the coming judgment and of eternal punishment, reserved for the ungodly. What are you waiting for? Bring forth what you will. + St. Polycarp, Bishop & Marty +

3 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three ChristLife: Are you searching for meaning in your life? Would You like to reconnect with your Catholic Faith? Do You wish you prayed more? Do you long to belong to a community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you to join us for Discovering Christ, the first of three seven-week courses in the ChristLife program. Each week you will meet with a small group of people over a free home-cooked dinner, watch a teaching video, and discuss the topic with the people at your table. Each evening also includes music and prayer; and there is a Sunday retreat day. What you need to know: Discovering Christ: Thursday evenings in Lent February 28 to April 11, 6:30-8:30 PM in the Community Center. Sunday Retreat, March 31 in the Community Center Cost: $20 Register by February 25 Contact: Fidelia ext. 14 Fr. Mongiello CD Sales: While supplies last, Fr. Mongiello s From the Heart, For the Soul CD may be purchased at the rectory or ordered online at the parish website: More will be ordered for production as needed, so please be patient if demand surpasses supply - Thanks! RCIA: The RCIA process is a journey of faith: through the initial stages of asking and seeking; through beginning involvement with faithful Catholics; through hearing the Gospel proclaimed and by faithful reflection and prayer on the Word of God; through study and discussions about Catholic teaching and way of life; through a growing desire to serve and love others; through discernment of God s call to each human life; through the steps of commitment; through the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). Our Topic for discussion this week will be the Rosary and Devotions. The RCIA Team would like to invite all who are interested in learning more about The Catholic Faith to join us in the Convent on Wednesday, February 27th at 7:00 PM. Bethlehem Catholic Marching Band: Will be hosting their 7th Annual Designer Bag Bingo on Sunday, March 3th in the Bethlehem Catholic H.S. Cafeteria. Doors open at 1 PM, bingo starts at 2 PM. Cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Sue Wasilewski at sjw61700@gmail.com. Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities will be hosting their Annual Gala on Sunday, March 3rd at DeSales University. Cocktails at 5:00 PM, Dinner at 6:00 PM. Tickets, $175 - includes open bar, heavy hors d oeuvres, sit down dinner, dessert and your support of the crucial programs and services of Catholic Charities. This year s honorees are Reverend Monsignor Joseph P.T. Smith & John & Alice Freeh for their compassion and generosity toward the poor. For more information, please contact Julie Scheck at , ext or jscheck@allentowndiocese.org. Blood Drive: Thanks to the St. Anne Community for helping make our Blood Drive a success. Due to your prayers of support and the commitment of our regular donors and those new to our drive, we were able to meet our goal number of units! We look forward to doing it again in August! Rachel s Vineyard: An intimate spiritual journey for anyone seeking healing after abortion. In a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment you can focus on this painful time in your life and enter into the process of healing. Though scripture readings, guided meditations, and activities flowing from the meditations you can experience God s compassion and forgiveness. The retreat will be the weekend of March For registration information contact Sr. Meg Cole at , ext.2019 or Rachel; projectrachel@allentowndiocese.org. Registration deadline is March 14th. Merciful and gracious is the L, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. Psalm 103:8

4 Page Four DO NO HARM We listen quite a while before we get to the punch line of the first reading today: even though it would be an easy thing to do, David will not harm the anointed one of the Lord. We, of course, know that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one of God, but the Bible uses this term for many different people. It is scripture s way of indicating who has been chosen by God for a special place and mission in salvation history. In today s Gospel, Jesus presents a greatly enlarged list of those who, as children of God, we should not harm, but love instead: our enemies, those who curse us or do us harm, those who owe us money, the ungrateful, the wicked. The point of Jesus teaching is not to encourage these kinds of behaviors in others, but rather to form us in the image of our heavenly Father by increasing our opportunities to love unconditionally, expecting no return; to be merciful and forgiving, even when it would be easier not to. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. St. Vincent de Paul Society: Meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in the convent. Parishioners are welcome to visit a meeting! Members take part in the activities of their choice, including helpful visits to families and persons in need, or some of the services found below. All services need new helpers! Clothing Center: The Clothing Center has resumed activities and is now collecting fall and winter clothing, shoes and linens. Please leave bagged items in the bin behind the convent building. Volunteers are welcome! Call Isabelle at Food Project: Donate Food bins are located at four entrances of the church. Your donations of nonperishable food and toiletries will be distributed to those in need in our community. Do not donate expired or perishable items. Partnership with Share Care: Parish drivers provide rides for elderly and handicapped parishioners. New drivers are welcome! Need a ride? Requests must be made at least two week in advance. Call Share Care at , identify as a St. Anne s Parishioner. Healing Our Church: During Lent, the following parishes are offering the diocese approved Renew program title, Healing Our Church. If interested, please contact the parish directly: SS. Simon & Jude: Thur. March 7 to April 11 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Fri. March 8 to April 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. *Notre Dame: Monday to Saturday, beginning March 4. *Times vary, please call for more details. Coffee & Donuts: The Parish Council will host coffee and donut on Sunday, March 3 after the 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses in the Vestibule. All are welcome. Come chat with some members of our parish council. In Honor/In Memory of gift cards: Available in the rectory or at Washington Ave. exit of the church. Poor Box: The poor box has been revitalized and placed at the Washington Ave. entrance of the church. Your spare change and bills will help those in need in our community through the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. As always, thank you for your support. WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT Needed to meet Church Budget..$ 14,712 Contributions - Sunday Envelopes $ 10,772 Contributions - Parish Giving.$ 1,479 Total Contributions 7/1/18 to now..$ 498,965 YTD Budget to now $ 500,208 Total Over (Under) Budget.$ (1,243)

5 Sunday, Feb 24: 8:45 AM - CCD, Gym Monday, Feb 25: 3:00 PM - Spring Musical Practice, CC 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Community Center 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Convent Wednesday, Feb 27: 3:00 PM - Children s Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - Adult Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - RCIA, Convent Thursday, Feb 28: 5:00 PM - Cheer Practice, Community Center 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts, Convent Friday, March 1: 5:30 PM - Cub Scouts, Community Center DESTROYING ONE S ENEMIES Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them? Abraham Lincoln Page Five St. Anne s 55+ Club Invites All: to The Irish Cabaret at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. A celebration of Irish music, song, comedy and dance. Thursday, March 14th, bus leaves St. Anne s at 10:15 AM. Cost is $95 per person and includes bus, meal, show and tips. Payment deadline, February 26th. For more information or to reserve please contact Isabelle at CYO Track & Field Registration is Open: CYO Track & Field registrations are being accepted now and until March 4th! You may register your athlete at All boys and girls in K-8th grade at St. Anne s school or who are enrolled in St. Anne s parish CCD are eligible to participate. Assistant coaches are needed! Any questions or interests in assisting in coaching contact Jacki Lilly at jackielilly4@gmail.com or Practices will run Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings beginning in March and track meets begin in April. Late registrations will not be accepted. Reader Extraordinary Minister Altar Server Saturday, Mar 2, 4:30 PM Mario D Angelo (1) Karen Bartelt (2) Susan D Angelo Carolyn Hirsch Henry Hirsch Glenn Zechman Luke Bender Charles Carson Katherine Rompilla Sunday, Mar 3, 7:30 AM Joseph Verenna (1) Maria Jaeger (2) Eric Cochran Paul Fistner Joan Fistner Joan McGinley Sarah Coronel Judy Pintor Addies Pintor Sunday, Mar 3, 9:00 AM Elaine Zavecz (1) Dawn Tobin (2) Ann Bova Lee Ann Cardona Kathy Elek Lee Steidinger Michael Capuano Margaret LeFebvre Isaiah Lopez Sunday, Mar 3, 10:30 AM Hillary Emrock (1) Andrea Hunt-Castillo (2) Melanie Clifford Leslie Pontoriero Bernadette Uffelman Robert Wisser Francheska Caffey Jalen Montes Alex Reji Sunday, Mar 3, 12:00 PM Joseph Nicolello (1) Karen Bentz (2) Joseph Blake Donna Leon Maritza Otero Ethel Seibert Kyndra Flaharty Robert Garza Sarah Mathew Wednesday, Mar 6, 12:00 PM Ash Wednesday Stephen Buell (1) Shirley Heidecker (2) Wink Alogna John Philipp Marita Philipp Marie Sposato Fidelia Gower Thomas Neimeister Rosemary Neimeister Angela Tully Wednesday, Mar 6, 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Edward Hudak (1) Patti Recchio (2)

6 Page Six Learn Succeed Lead PLEASE READ --- IMPORANT UPDATE St. Anne School St. Anne School has been diligent in keeping costs in line and keeping school affordable, while working to grow academic programs and enrollment. This is a delicate balance as Catholic schools today must conduct themselves as a business, with a business model and planning for the future. Times are difficult for many Catholic schools. However, St. Anne School with an ongoing commitment from our parish and community has turned the tide for a positive future. We are staying competitive and strong to become more self-sustaining relying less on parish support each year. This has taken the efforts of a hardworking and dedicated team of parish and school administration. The school has dynamic and strong leadership in our principal and a small, but effective team in place that is results-oriented with a remarkably supportive pastor. Every step is a team approach for growth and sustainability. Three and a half years ago, St. Anne School became part of the Healey Education Foundation marketing program through the Diocese of Allentown, receiving grants and professional consultant services for three years to engage in and continue proven best practices. These practices included development of a business model for the areas of enrollment and marketing, development and governance, including the hiring of an advancement professional whose role is to create and employ enrollment, marketing and development strategies and processes. St. Anne School is now a Healey Alumni School, receiving consultant support and is the recipient of their prestigious Annual Founder s Grant Award. The first steps in this program were branding and marketing the school which included a new mission developed with the assistance of parents, alumni, parishioners and faculty. A new logo and marketing program were created to give us identity and put St. Anne School back on the enrollment/marketing map. Proven enrollment practices both internally and externally were employed and continue each year. Everything St. Anne School does is mission driven and data informed. Second was St. Anne School s specific advancement efforts -In these three years we have raised over $65,000 in applied for grants, annual appeal and awarded grants for outstanding achievement in enrollment and marketing efforts. Our school administrative team has worked diligently to streamline tuition collection and scholarship award processing to help many families afford a Catholic school education while keeping costs in line. Our enrollment has grown at a slow and steady pace as these best practices have taken hold. This year, St. Anne School has experienced its best enrollment success and we will vigorously continue our efforts to grow and move forward as we attract new families to our parish and students to our school. We are a welcoming, engaged school community for all families and all faiths. Third in the process was the formation of a Board of Specified Jurisdiction which is part of The Healey Education Foundation and Diocese of Allentown model for success. This board, which follows specific operating principals is a group of dedicated volunteers and pastor, who lend their specific professional expertise, employing business models and strategic thinking for the future growth of St. Anne School. The board oversees the school budgeting process, enrollment, marketing, development and facilities planning. The board does not engage in the school s day to day operations, academics, or hiring/ human resource issues. We are deeply grateful for the Board members willingness to give of their time, talent and treasure on behalf of St. Anne School. St. Anne is positioned for a bright future. Thank you for your ongoing support of our efforts for the growth and sustainability of St. Anne School, as our beautiful Catholic school shines bright for the future.