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1 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 THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA 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. Bible School Staff Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 7:00 PM in Bergan Hall. 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 & CONFIRMATION PICTURES First Communion and Confirmation 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. 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 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Accepting the Christian message Reading I Isaiah 66:10-14 (mother Zion) Reading II Galatians 6:14-18 (the cross, our true boast) Gospel Luke 10:1-12, (mission of the seventy-two) Key Passage Jesus said to the disciples, Whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this, the kingdom of God has come near. (Luke 10:10-11) Adult Where do you see the message of Christian faith begin rejected in the world today? What is your response to that? Youth Do your friends and acquaintances make fun of the way you practice your faith? How do you respond to them? FOURTH OF JULY MASS Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM in the Church on Monday, July 4th. Please note: There will be no 7:30 AM or 12:10 PM Mass on that day. 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. MASS IN REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENT OR TRAGIC DEATH The Diocese of Scranton is offering the annual Mass in remembrance of victims of violent or tragic death. This Mass is offered for the families and friends of those who have died in tragedy, especially through murder, suicide, and accident. The Mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 14th at 7:00 PM in Saint Peter s Cathedral, Scranton. All persons who have lost a loved one through tragic or traumatic death are invited to this liturgy. We ask that the names of deceased loved ones be submitted on registration forms which are available at the rectory or accessed on the Service and Social Concerns webpage on the Diocese of Scranton s website, Questions concerning this Mass may be directed to the Office for Parish Life at Sunday Tithe $12, This Week s Expenses $14, Peter s Pence Collection $1, ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF FATIMA The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima of the Scranton Diocese is sponsoring trips on July 13th and August 13th to the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Washington, New Jersey. Cost is $30.00 per person. Bus leaves the Oblates of St. Joseph, Pittston at 8:30 AM. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, visit the gift shop, chapels and Capelinha confession, rosary procession, and Mass. Bus leaves the shrine at 3:45 PM. A dinner stop on the way home is paid individually. For information and reservations, call John Witkosky at Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 J U L Y 3, C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R GRANDMA S ATTIC - JULY 28TH - 29TH - 30TH Grandma s Attic is quickly approaching. Don t forget to drop off your donations at Conlan Hall on Monday, July 25th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:30 to 7:30 PM and Tuesday, July 26th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please do not include any clothing, bedding, computer monitors, televisions or furniture in your donations. Household items of all kinds including dishes, books, CD s, toys, games, small appliances, jewelry, purses and more will be gratefully accepted. Our sale begins in Conlan Hall on Thursday, July 28th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Friday, July 29th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturday, July 30th (Bag Day) from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bake sale and food items available for lunch. Anyone wishing to donate baked goods can drop them off Thursday or Friday between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered Rita Yaroshinsky as requested by Family ST. IGNATIUS FAMILY DAY JULY 31ST Everyone is welcome to attend Family 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! Sanctuary Candles Burn this week Ralph Hahn Parish Summer Social August 21st - 2:00-6:00 PM Under the pavilion at Keeley s in Kingston More details to follow!!!!! By - Family Mom, Helen & Dad, Joseph By Daughter, Joanne Church Bazaars July Good Shepherd, Drums July St. Nicholas, Wilkes-Barre July St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Swoyersville July St. Maria Goretti, Laflin August St. Robert Bellarmine, Wilkes-Barre August St. John the Baptist, Larksville In Memoriam Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.

4 J U L Y 3, Page 4 Monday - Fourth of July REMEMBERING July :00 AM Valeria Kotarski-ALM Children There will be no 7:30 AM or 12:10 PM Mass today. Tuesday 7:30 George Miller Kopicki Family 12:10 Augustyn Family-ALM Fran Chmielewski & Dgts. Wednesday 7:30 Lawrence Zambito Sam & Joan Zambito 12:10 Ralph Hahn-ALM Family Thursday 7:30 Patricia Kubinetz James & Sharon Overfelt 12:10 Ellen Daley Wagner-MM Mother & Family Friday 7:30 Frank & Frances Rupinski-ALM Daughter, Alice Naylis 12:10 Diane Gilbert-ALM M/M V. Mosca & W. Gilbert Fam. S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S FOOD PANTRY REMINDER Summer school vacation means our children will be home for breakfast and lunch. Our pantry gets empty quicker, so again we rely on the generosity of our parishioners and friends. The food hamper has been moved to the opposite side of the vestibule. Also, CEO is unable to provide jams and jellies, so we ask for jelly contributions in July. It is so greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness to all in need. The Food Pantry Group DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Good Shepherd Academy will be hosting its first Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 24th at Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the bingo will begin at 1:00 PM. The cost is $25.00 for 20 games with extra special games and specials for purchase. There will be a basket raffle, Gertrude Hawk candy bars, as well as instant bingo. Food, drinks and a bake sale will also be available for purchase. Tickets are available by calling the school office at 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. Saturday 7:30 Mary Golden Loree Levulis 4 pm Lottie Berganya Barbara Hurst 5:30 pm Ronald Bolesta Filipczyk Family Sunday 7:00 am Helen Jones Sharon Murray 8:30 am For the People of the Parish 10:30 am Leonard Lukas Broody Family 12:00 pm Kay Connor Pat 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. 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.