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. 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 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. 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 $13, Easter $30, Priests $2, Total $47, This Week s Expenses $16, QUESTION OF THE WEEK Second Sunday of Easter - Following the example of Jesus Reading I Acts 4:32-35 (life of the Christians) Reading II 1 John 5:1-6 (belief in Jesus Christ) Gospel John 20:19-31 (appearance to the disciples) Key Passage Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul; no one claimed private ownership of any possessions; everything they owned was held in common. (Acts 4:32) Adult What could you do this week to inspire your family to resemble the early Christians more closely? Child What could you and your family do to help others who are in need? RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Wednesday, April 15th - First Communion Class potluck dinner and meeting. Information will be sent to the families. Thursday, April 16th - Confirmation parent meeting - 7:00 PM in Conlan Hall. All paperwork and Confirmation fee is due at this meeting. Sunday, April 19th - Grade 1 Family Morning/Class Mass. All grade 1 students, both private and public schools and their families are strongly encouraged to attend. The morning will begin at 9:15 AM in Conlan Hall. WE ARE THE MISSON - THE BISHOP S MESSAGE At all the Masses this weekend, Bishop Bambera will speak to all of us about planning for the future leadership of our parishes. While a priest pastor will be the norm, some parishes will have a deacon, religious, or lay person as parish coordinator. Included in this bulletin is an insert from the diocese that reviews this material. Please take the time to read this insert and discuss the Question for Reflection and Dialogue with your family and friends. Some of them may experience this new form of leadership in their parishes in the not too distance future. The collaboration of all parishioners is vital to those parishes that will experience this transition. W E E K L Y M E D I T A T I O N Belief in Jesus is the lesson in today s Gospel. Thomas believed - but only after he saw Jesus. There is no room for doubters here. Two millennia after Christ s death and resurrection, we, the Easter People - revel in joyful alleluias with each expression of faith - large or small. We people of faith, faced with a crisis, instantly turn to our God in prayer. How wonderful, how awesome is this intangible gift of God. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 A P R I L 1 2, Taste of the Parish Sunday April 26, 2015 Conlan Hall 1:15 PM 4:00 PM The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered in memory of Linda & Bill Jagoda as requested by Family Over thirty five foods to sample - Come and enjoy tasting our chefs favorite food dishes Twenty Raffle Prizes Chances 2/$1, 12/$5 or 30/$10 Italian Night at the Rectory Bonus Raffle Two Winners - ($3.00 each Two for $5.00) See raffle display at the back of the Church and Chapel. Donation: Adults - $10.00 Youth (Sr. H.S. & under) - $5.00 Limited Ticket Sales Don t Delay. Tickets available during office hours at the Rectory starting April 6, 2015 and after Sunday Masses April & April 18-19, 2015 or from the planning team. Any questions - Call Completed chance tickets with donation must be returned to the Rectory (by mail, collection basket or in person) by Noon on April 26, 2015 or brought to the social. Make checks payable to The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Michael Herbacsek By - Family In Memory of Genevieve Cawley By Family MARY S MINISTRY MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH A general planning meeting of Mary s Ministry will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 6:30 to 7:15 PM in Conlan Hall to finalize arrangements for our spring/summer activities, May Crowning, Pro-Life Carnation Sale and Interfaith Tea. Anyone interested in sharing ideas or helping with these projects is welcome. Rosary will be recited at 6:15 PM. TASTE OF THE PARISH MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH The Taste of the Parish planning team will meet at 7:15 PM in Conlan Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 to finalize plans for April 26 th. Ticket sales, supply orders, set-up, and work assignments for volunteers will be reviewed. All planning team members are asked to be present. Please contact Helen O Brien at if you are unable to attend this meeting. Volunteer support workers are welcome to attend. Chefs will be contacted separately and do not need to be present for this meeting. 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 CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL COLLECTION - APRIL 25TH & 26TH The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the United States and its territories that lack the resources to provide basic pastoral ministry to their populations. Through annual grants, Catholic Home Missions funds catechesis, seminarian education, lay ministry training, Hispanic ministry, and other pastoral programs in needy dioceses. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to the appeal. Envelopes will be available next weekend. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Church, as we will forward one check to the Diocese. Thank you. HOLY NAME SOCIETY - SCHOLARSHIP 2015 Our Holy Name Society is again fortunate to be able to offer two $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school students who are registered members of our parish. Applications may be picked up at the rectory. The deadline is May 29th. PARKING ON MAPLE AVENUE Please remember to only park on the Church side of N. Maple Ave. and the north side of Pringle Street. BUS TRIP TO SEE POPE FRANCIS As you are now aware, there will be a Diocesan pilgrimage to Philadelphia on Sunday, September 27, 2015 to attend the outdoor mass of Pope Francis during his visit to the United States. The cost is $40 per person, which does not include meals. Our parish bus is now full, but the Diocese of Scranton will also be sponsoring buses leaving from Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has not released the day s schedule yet but we anticipate an early departure time. If you are interested in reserving a spot on the bus, please visit the Diocesan website: DioceseofScranton.org and go to subheading Parish Life & Mass Times and then click on Office for Parish Life, then click on Papal Visit. NITE AT THE RACES The Nite at the Races has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM in Conlan Hall. WEST SIDE FOOD PANTRY Grocery bags will be distributed after weekend Masses April 18th & 19th. Please fill them with the foods listed on the bag or other non-perishable foods. Kindly return them to the Church the following weekend, April 25th & 26th. 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 to continues to grow. Thank you! HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Holy Redeemer High School is accepting donations in memory of Mr. Abe Simon, a dedicated administrator and educator, a man of faith and a proud veteran of the Army Reserves. We are replacing the American flags in all classrooms and purchasing new flags and a plaque for the flag pole in front of the school. We would also like to honor Mr. Simon by offering scholarships and tuition assistance in his name. We invite you to make a donation to help our endeavors succeed. Donations may be mailed to: Holy Redeemer High School, 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA or call Thank you for your support and generosity. Page 4 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday Worship Coordinating Team Meeting 7:00 PM - Bergan Parish Center (1st FL) Scout Meeting - 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center (3rd Floor) Tuesday Mary s Ministry - 6:30 PM Conlan Hall Scripture Study - 6:30 PM Wednesday Healing Mass - 12:10 PM - Church First Communion Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 PM - Conlan Hall Deacon Course - 6:30 PM Pastoral Council - 6:30 PM Bergan Parish Center (2nd Floor) Thursday Children s Choir - 6:45 PM Loyola Singers - 7:00 PM - Church Grade 8 Parent Meeting - 7:00 PM Conlan Hall Contemporary Ensemble - 7:30 PM Friday Scripture Study - 8:15 AM Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry - 12:30 PM For full parish calendar go to: wwwstignatiuspa.com/calendar In Memoriam Michael J. Kane Martin Flannery Josephine Maticic Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 A P R I L 1 2, Page 5 Monday 7:30 Edward Stankuns-LM Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schall 12:10 James Sullivan-LM John Karavis & Family Tuesday 7:30 Bernard Kubinetz-LM Karen N. Tomulaitis REMEMBERING April :10 Patrick Brennan-ALM Wife & Children Wednesday 7:30 Palmo & Sebastiano LoRusso-ALM Catherine Fioti 12:10 Loyd & Smith Families-ALM Tom & Maureen Smith Thursday 7:30 Margaret Dailey-LM Joan Harvey 12:10 Charles & Agnes Hosey-ALM Family Friday 7:30 Bernadine Naughton-ALM Estate 12:10 Elizabeth McColey-ALM Family Saturday 7:30 Dan Marks-ALM Wife, Mary Healing Mass M A S S O F A N O I N T I N G & L U N C H E O N - W E D N E S D A Y, A P R I L 1 5 T H Are there sick persons among you? They should ask for presbyters of the church. They in turn are to pray over the sick, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. This prayer uttered in faith will reclaim the one who is ill and the Lord will restore them to health. (James 5:13-14) We recognize that basically sickness is dealing with alienation and fragmentation. Sick persons are truly cut off from the normal rhythms and people of everyday life. Their wholeness is dissipated, scattered, fragmented. The sacrament restores this wholeness by helping people grow spiritually through the sickness, to have in mind what Jesus had in mind: the whole person is to be saved, made better, holier, enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ s own suffering, death and resurrection. Therefore, our invitation reaches out to many members of our parish community, both young and old, who are dealing with various stages of serious sickness. It includes persons about to undergo surgery, sick children of an age to know what is going on, and mental illnesses as well. The anointing of the sick should not just be associated with death and dying. Because of this emphasis, the community is urged to be quite involved. This means not only family and friends, but also the parish. This is why we are encouraging a communal anointing in April. It will help all of us become more sensitized to the needs of the sick and their basic isolation. Everyone is welcome to come and provide encouragement. We need to give careful attention to parishioners with special needs; including shut-ins and those living at area Health Care facilities. You are invited to come and experience the healing power of God through the communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick on Wednesday, April 15th at 12:10 PM. Family members are encouraged to plan ahead and make transportation arrangements for your loved ones and friends. Lunch will be served after Mass in Conlan Hall at no cost. Please make reservations as soon as possible if you are joining us for lunch. Finally, if you can volunteer to be part of our hospitality team, please call the rectory at your earliest convenience; the Social Concerns Commission will help with the overall coordination. CLERGY/MUSICIAN DINNER Diocese of Scranton Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and Office of Parish Life presents: Clergy/Musician Dinner on May 11th featuring Father Paul Turner. The focus will be on participation, based on Father Turner s booklet My Sacrifice and Yours (LTP). It looks at many of the little things we do during the liturgy of the Eucharist that may inhibit participation. All parish clergy, musicians, liturgical ministers, catechists, RCIA team members and anyone else who may be interested are encouraged to attend. The event will take place in the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Dinner will be at 6:00 PM. Presentation will begin at 7:00 PM. Cost-$25.00 or $20.00 for NPM Scranton Chapter Members. The evening will conclude with Night Prayer. Paid reservations should be sent to: NPM Scranton Chapter, c/o Liz Powell, 1360 Mount Cobb Road, Jefferson Township, PA Deadline for reservations is May 6th. Contact Mark Ignatovish at , Ext. 130 for more information. 4 PM John Yendrzeiwski-LM Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Kiechimba 5:30 PM Catherine Szalkkowski Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stavish Special Note! Please send us your address and help us cut down on paper and postage.

6 A P R I L 1 2, Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE April 18 & 19 B U L L E T I N B O A R D Saturday 4:00 PM C. Urban & L. Goff N. Bellas, K. Hungarter P. Kiwak, M. Girton, M. Graham N. Krasniak, J. Lenahan E. & J. Shoemaker Saturday 5:30 PM J. Gallagher & M. McGinley J. Stretanski, K. Smedley T. Smith B. Davis & M. Savage Sunday 7:00 AM Lector L. Palmeri D. & P. Castellani, E. Turcan Sunday 8:30 AM W. Poplawski & S. Swaintek M. Hosey, A. Maurer P. Poplawski A. Lacina without Sunday we cannot live BINGO Bingo is back at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. The Social Concerns Committee is having a Variety Bingo on Sunday, April 26th in the school gym. Doors open at 1:00 PM and Bingo begins at 2:00 PM. Admission is $5.00. Lunch, Bake Sale, Instant Bingo, and Chinese Auction will be available. All are welcome! DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Gate of Heaven Parish, Dallas, will sponsor a Designer Purse Bingo, Basket Raffle, 50/50, Instant Bingo, Bake Sale, food and drink sale, and extra special tickets for sale on Saturday, April 18th at Noon. Cost-$ The price of the tickets includes 20 regular bingo games, plus 5 specials. Handicapped seating available. For more information, call SPRING CONCERT The annual Spring Concert of the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton will be presented on Friday, May 15th at 7:30 PM at St. Peter s Cathedral, Scranton. The guest performers for this concert will be the Forest City Regional High School Choir directed by Allison Yuravich. A second performance will be presented on Sunday, May 17th at 7:00 PM in St. Ignatius Loyola Church, where the Catholic Choral Society will host the Wyoming Valley West Concert Choir directed by Bernie Gagalla as guest performers. Tickets are available from the society members or by calling ; tickets are also available at the door, $10.00-adults, under 12 years of age free, seniors and students-$8.00. SPECIAL CONFERENCE FOR MEN On Saturday, April 25 th there will be a special conference for Catholic men at King s College Campus. The conference will address the challenges facing men in our culture and seek ways for men to be role models in their families and parishes and to live their faith in service to others. The early bird $30.00 fee has been extended to April 14th. Please register right away online at: Registration forms are available in the rear of the Church and Chapel. 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, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Spaghetti O s, Peanut Butter & Jelly (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! Continued on page 7 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 TALENT SHOW - SEEKING ENTRANTS Do you know a talented student? The District 14-W Lions will be hosting their first annual Talent Show on May 31st at WVW Middle School at 6:00 PM and they are looking for contestants. Class I - elementary school age, Class II - middle school and Class III - high school. Cash prizes to be given to the winners and runner ups in each class. All proceeds will help visually impaired children in the district attend Beacon Lodge summer camp. Only 8 spots in each class are available. Deadline is April 30th. For information and entry form, contact Linda Zaneski at or papageantmom@hotmail.com. MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL The Scranton Prep Players present one of the American Musical Theatre s timeless classics, Mary Poppins, on Friday and Saturday, April 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 19 and 26 at 2:00 PM in the Bellarmine Theatre at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Group rates are available upon request for groups of 10 or more. For further information call PREP. TALENT SHOW St. Maria Goretti Parish is sponsoring a Talent Show on Sunday, April 19th at 7:00 PM in the parish center. Special Guest Star is Father James J. Paisley (the show s originator.) Join us for a great night of talent and entertainment. Free admission - free refreshments and prizes. Ample and free parking and handicapped accessible. CASH BINGO A cash bingo sponsored by the Confraternity of Christian Women of Holy Family Parish, Sugar Notch, will be held on Sunday, April 19th. It will be held in the church hall at 828 Main St., Sugar Notch. Doors open at Noon and the first game is at 1:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 and tickets can be purchased at the door. Homemade food and refreshments will be available. BUS PILGRIMAGE There will be a bus pilgrimage to The National Shrine of John Paul II and the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 16th. Father James McGahagan and Father Eugene Gunning will accompany us and we will partake of the Chalice of Saint John Paul. Cost of the trip is $50.00 which includes the bus, driver gratuity, guided tour of the Monastery, food and refreshments on the bus. For more information, please call Theresa Lisiewski at PIGGIES DINNER The Rosary Society of St. Mary s Byzantine Catholic Church, 321 Chestnut Ave., Kingston, will hold a Holubki (Piggies) Dinner on Saturday, April 18th in the parish hall. Serving will be from 5-7 PM with take-outs from 4-5 PM. Children age 12 and under $5.00 per ticket and adults are $ without Sunday we cannot live Sunday 10:30 AM Religious Education Class M. Butcher, A. Calderone D. Mosca, D. Baloga T. Butel, P. Kupetz, M. B. Vender L. & N. Vender Sunday 12 Noon B. Anzalone & B. Habler N. Frusciante, C. & T. Gazowski Special Servers Readings for the Week Monday Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Friday Acts 5:34-42: Jn 6:1-15 Saturday Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 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 Polednak, Father Roche, Deacon O Connor, Tony Butel, David Baloga, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Joe Evan, Tom Hamill, Molly Kachmar, Debbie Lyons, Maria Scappaticci Finance Council Father Polednak, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Jack Lenahan, Mary Lewis, Jean Michalek, 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 Polednak, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Tom Hanlon, Jonathan Larralde, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani 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 Cemetery Clerks Visiting Clergy Pastoral Associate tbutel51@gmail.com Assistant Pastor alexjroche@gmail.com Pastor vicpole@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 Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Joseph Adonizio Msgr. David Bohr Rev. Daniel Issing C.S.C. Rev. Anthony Urban Rev. Richard Zavacki Deacon Chase Pepper, C.S.C. Mr. Anthony Butel Rev. Alex J. Roche, S.T.L. Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E.