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1 TRAGEDY IN ORLANDO Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Strength to Love THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA Please pray for the victims of the Orlando shooting and their families. Please pray that we have the strength to offer our assistance however we can: by donating blood, offering financial assistance, or simply sending our prayers and support. Please pray that we have the grace to break the vicious cycle of violence and darkness by responding to hatred with love. Yours in Christ, Father John, Father Alex, and Deacon John 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 CHILDREN S BULLETINS The Children s Bulletin is a weekly child friendly worksheet on the Gospel of the day. The bulletins can be found in the back of the Church (on the food bank container.) FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES First Communion pictures have arrived and can be picked up at the rectory during regular hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday - 9:00 AM-Noon. Please pick them up at your earliest convenience. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - AUGUST 1ST - 5TH We are in need of help in several areas: games, arts and crafts, and a small children s group. All ideas and supplies are available. If you can help, please contact Carmella Faust at or religiouseducation1@yahoo.com or Jenn Frusciante at or stignatiusyg@gmail.com. Let s make Barnyard Roundup an exciting week for the children. Registration for Barnyard Roundup will be Sunday, July 17th and Sunday, July 24th from 10:00 AM to Noon in Bergan Hall. Registration Fee: $10.00/student. W E E K L Y M E D I T A T I O N But who do you say that I am? Jesus asks his disciples. How surprised they must have been when they learned of the suffering, death and resurrection this Christ of God would soon encounter. Knowing so well what did transpire in Jerusalem and what it all means, how would you respond to Jesus question? And, more importantly, what difference does this make to the way you live your life. 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. W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R QUESTION OF THE WEEK Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Calming life s storms Reading I Zechariah 12:10-11 (messianic Jerusalem) Reading II Galatians 3:26-29 (one in Christ Jesus) Gospel Luke 9:18-24 (followers of Jesus) Key Passage Then Jesus said to them all, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Adult Which crosses in your life do you find especially heavy? What or who helps you bear them? Youth When you have something hard to do, what or who helps you get through it? 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, This Week s Expenses $8, THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE VISIT - JUNE 21ST The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, traveling around the world since 1947, has begun a historic two-year journey across America, visiting more than 100 dioceses in 50 states. The Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace, March 2016 December 2017, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Angel of Peace (1916) and the Blessed Mother (1917) at Fatima, Portugal. The Pilgrim Virgin will be at The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on June 21st. This is one of only three stops in the Scranton Diocese. Mary s Ministry invites everyone to join us for the program of the day as follows: 1:00 PM Custodian arrives at the church to setup altar & vestibule 1:30 PM Procession participants line up in Conlan Hall 2:00 PM Entrance procession with Statue, Crowning of Statue, Opening Prayers, & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 2:15 6:15 PM Eucharistic Adoration & private veneration of the Statue 2:30 PM Rosary & Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy 6:15 PM Benediction 6:30 PM Message of Fatima Custodian of Statue 7:00 PM Mass honoring the Blessed Mother 7:45 PM Closing Ceremony & Farewell Procession Any parishioners (adults, youth, or families) who wish to participate in the opening procession are asked to call the rectory ( ) by Monday June 20 th to sign up. All participants are to be at Conlan Hall at 1:30PM to line up. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 J U N E 1 9, C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R ST. IGNATIUS FAMILY DAY JULY 31ST Everyone is welcome to attend Movie Night on Sunday, July 31st. We will be featuring the movie Inside Out. The movie will be shown outside behind the rectory (weather permitting). The show will begin at 8:00 PM; please arrive by 7:30 PM with chairs or blankets. Children must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing everyone. Thank you! The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered Ray Deutsch as requested by Sanctuary Candles Burn this week Parish Summer Social August 21st - 2:00-6:00 PM Under the pavilion at Keeley s in Kingston More details to follow!!!!! Ray Deutsch By Charles Kerstetter By Sons and Grandchildren Church Bazaars June Corpus Christi, West Pittston July Good Shepherd, Drums July St. Nicholas, Wilkes-Barre July St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Swoyersville July St. Maria Goretti, Laflin In Memoriam John Judge John Hock Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.

4 J U N E 1 9, Page 4 REMEMBERING June S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S Monday 7:30 AM Robert Hughes Tom & Ann Curley 12:10 PM Marie Marie Bouthiller-MM Joan Horn Tuesday 7:30 John Alan Kasenchak-ALM 12:10 Marie Trosky Mr. & Mrs. Chester Nocek Wednesday 7:30 Mary Tosline Kathy & Dave Mulhern 12:10 Romayne Donovan Hopkins Thursday 7:30 John Corgan Anita Wania 12:10 Agnes McGeever-ALM Friday 7:30 Ray Deutsch-ALM 12:10 Josephine Obuhoski Bassett Saturday PETER S PENCE COLLECTION JUNE 25TH & 26TH The Peter s Pence Collection provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. Envelopes for this collection may be found in your seats. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Church as we will forward one check to the Diocese. Thank you! ATTENTION ALL 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 administer, Patti Kupetz ASAP at and give her your Gold Card number and 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. LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR The collection amounted to $4, We sincerely appreciate your generosity. 7:30 Leona Demko-ALM Mary Margaret O Donnell 4 pm Walter Falchek Maria & Scott Edmunds 5:30 pm Anthony Piledggi Servello Sunday 7:00 am For the People of the Parish 8:30 am Stella Gryczka Kopicki 10:30 am Rita Ann Bator Donna Lysiak & Leo Bator 12:00 pm Joseph Stochla Special Note! Please send us your address and help us cut down on paper and postage.

5 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 the Rectory 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 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 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, George Andresky, David Baloga, Nancy Bellas, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Maura Fennell, Gloria Galante, Tom Hamill, Molly Kachmar, Cynthia Liskov, Maria Scappaticci Finance Council Father Chmil, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley Word Coordinating Team Danielle Cino, Pat Cole, Carmella Faust, Mary Fiske, Bessmarie Frey, Jennifer Frusciante, Gloria Galante, Erin Keating, Ruth McEvoy, Arthur Piccone Worship Coordinating Team Father Chmil, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Cindy Liskov, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani, Denise Mosca, Stephanie Olmstead, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team - Father Roche, Mary Bednarek, Kate Corgan, Nancy Flannery, Betty Habler, Molly Kachmar, Nancy Larralde, Sally McGinley, Roberta McHale, Helen O Brien, Mike Stretanski Service Coordinating Team - Deacon O Connor, Jane Girvan, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Tom Scappacicci, 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 Receptionist Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Maintenance Sacristan Cemetery Clerks Visiting Clergy Pastor john.chmil@yahoo.com Assistant Pastor alexjroche@gmail.com Jennifer Frusciante Kim Gnall, Loyola Singers Mrs. Elaine Blessing, 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 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.