L OYOLA THE CHURCH OF. 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 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. 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, Holy Day $1, Total $14, This Week s Expenses $28, 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 NEWS Important upcoming dates: Thursday, August 25th - 7:00 PM - Faculty Meeting - Bergan Hall Sunday, August 28th - Registration - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Bergan Hall Make up registration dates: Tuesday, August 30th - 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, September 6th - 6:00-7:30 PM Students registering for the first time who were not baptized at St. Ignatius, St. Hedwig s or St. Mary s Annunciation will need a copy of their baptismal certificate. Registration Fee: $25.00 per student; $55.00 for a family of 3 or more Classes begin Sunday, September 11th Tuesday, August 30th - 7:30 PM, Special Needs faculty meeting in Bergan Hall. If anyone would like to help with these special children, please contact the Religious Education office at or religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Tuesday, September 6th - 7:30 PM, new CLOW leaders meeting in Bergan Hall. Sunday, September 11th - 9:15 AM - Opening assembly for Religious Education Grades 1-6 in Good Shepherd gym. Wednesday, September 14th - Release Time for Grades 7 & 8. NO student will be released from the Middle School without a previously signed permission form. CLOW (Children s Liturgy of the Word) If anyone would like to help our young children celebrate the Liturgy of the Word, please contact Carmella Faust at or religiouseducation1@yahoo.com. Guidance and materials will be supplied. CLOW is held during the 10:30 AM Mass. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Our Parish will once again offer discussions and videos on the 1 st and 2 nd Wednesdays of each month. As in the past, there is no need to sign up or commit yourself to a particular presentation, come to those that interest you. All sessions will be held in Bergen Hall 1 st Floor, except when noted, and begin at 7:00 p.m. On September 7 th, we invite you to a tour of our church. On October 5 th, Sister Noel will discuss the Infancy Narratives. There will be no presentation for November since it conflicts with the Mass of Remembrance. In December, the season of giving, our topic is service in the community. More details on these sessions and our videos will follow. W E E K L Y M E D I T A T I O N Jesus tells us that the people will come from all places to recline at table in the kingdom of God. Let us, then, become part of that group who will be welcomed to that place through prayer and through the good works that will earn us, too, places at the table. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 A U G U S T 2 1, 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 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time - The narrow door Reading I Isaiah 66:18-21 (gathering of the nations) Reading II Hebrews 12:5-7, (the discipline of God) Gospel Luke 13:22-30 (the narrow door) Key Passage Jesus answered them, Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. (Luke 13:24) Adult What daily choices are you making that will allow you to be recognized at the doorway of the reign of God? Youth What good habits are you practicing in order to be a good Christian? The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered In Memory of Len Hosey as requested by Wife, Mary ROSARY RALLY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH The Knights of Columbus, combined Councils of the Wyoming Valley, will host their 40th annual Rosary Rally, Sunday, September 25th at our Parish of St. Ignatius Loyola. A rosary procession from the Church, through the streets of the parish will begin at 2:00 PM. The Knights of Columbus will carry the Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue in the procession followed by all the faithful. Those who will not be in the procession are invited to go directly to the Church by 3:00 PM, at which time Marian devotions will take place, followed by Mass. The Most Reverend James C. Timlin will preside at the Mass. The Mass will satisfy Sunday obligation. Knights of Columbus members and all the faithful are welcome to attend this prayerful event. Special emphasis will be focused on praying for religious freedom in our country. Refreshments will be served following Mass in Conlan Hall. The Our Lady of Fatima statue will be in the sanctuary of our Church for the weekend of September 24th & 25th. During that time, a petition box for prayer intentions to Our Lady will be available in the Church. Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Anthony Maloney By Family In Memory of Rose Budanovitz By Family BUS PILGRIMAGE ON FEAST OF ST. MARIA FAUSTINA - OCTOBER 5TH Celebrate the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy on St. Faustina s Feast Day walking through the Holy Doors and receive a plenary indulgence. Reverend Thomas J. Petro, JCL, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Dupont will accompany us and be a concelebrant at Mass. The bus will pilgrimage will leave for the Divine Mercy Shrine at 7:00 AM from St. Maria Goretti Parish parking lot, Laflin Road, Laflin. Estimated arrival at the shrine is 11:00 AM. All events will be at the Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine. The cost is $65.00 per person which will include complimentary breakfast items and water, bus trip, entrance shrine fee, a full course meal at Bogies Restaurant in Great Barrington, MA and the bus driver s tip. Coordinator of the trip is Eucharistic Apostle of Divine Mercy Cenacle Leader, Cathy Mack. Please call Cathy for reservations at 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 WORSHIP COORDINATING TEAM BULLETIN UPDATE Parish Pastoral Plan Goals in the area of Worship Enhance the feeling of welcome to all who enter our church. Create a Liturgy that is a community experience, well prepared and inspiring, with enthusiastic participation. Bridge the message of the Gospel to our everyday lives. The Coordinating Team of Worship is happy to report that following our Focus Groups this past winter with Religious Education parents, we eagerly began to share their input with the other Coordinating Teams within our parish. We hope that you have seen some new things over the past several months including new events available for families and additional faith formation opportunities. Currently we are looking to make some improvements with our Liturgical Ministries and have begun conversation with parishioners who may have a new interest and willing to share their gifts and talents with the parish. A Baptismal Team will once again be a reality at our parish. A team of parents and clergy will provide young parents and Godparents with a stronger understanding of the Sacrament, give greater meaning to the responsibility of bringing a child into the Catholic Faith and give witness to our Parish Mission. We are still finalizing our plans and look forward to sharing in more detail very soon. We expect to begin in September so there is still time for parents to come forward to express your interest in this effort. Additional areas of focus for the immediate future are reestablishing the Mommy and Me group and RCIA Coordination. As information is ready to share, it will be communicated in the Bulletin and on the Parish Facebook Page. COLLECTION FOR EASTERN EUROPE - AUGUST 28TH Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and training for seminarians in a region that still struggles from the effects of the Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help restore the Church and build the future. Please give generously to the collection next week. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Church as we will forward one check to the Diocese. Thank you. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday Service Team Meeting 6:30 PM Bergan Parish Center 2nd. Floor Scouts - 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center 1st. Floor Wednesday Cantor Rehearsal 6:00 PM - Church Thursday Religious Education Faculty Meeting 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center 1st. Floor Page 4 For full parish calendar go to: wwwstignatiuspa.com/calendar C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R MISSION TRIP The trip to Reading working for disabled Veterans was a very fulfilling experience. We were working with them on a one to one basis in their own homes. Because of their disabilities, it was impossible to make these renovations themselves. Financial handicaps were also involved. The youth with us worked very hard doing necessary painting and putting up a needed fence in a veteran s backyard. This is a great experience for the youth in our parish as a valuable service project. Any youth from the age of 13 years and up are needed. We hope that more youth will join us for this trip next year. Sally McGinley, Adult Chaperone In Memoriam Frank Sanfilippo, Sr. Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

5 A U G U S T 2 1, Page 5 Monday REMEMBERING August :30 Mary, Donald & Kevin Jordan-ALM B. & E. Rishcoff 12:10 Mary Zekus-ALM Family Tuesday 7:30 Loretta Saxton Sandy Hopkins 12:10 Lena Danna-ALM Family Wednesday 7:30 Helen O Gorman Donna Mazaika 12:10 Robert & Jean Iorio-ALM Daughters, Susan, Janet & Ruth Thursday 7:30 Bette Van Brunt Donna Henderson 12:10 Charles Bud Watters-ALM Family Friday 7:30 Michael Duda Genevieve Magera 12:10 Neil McCall, Jr.-ALM Family Saturday 7:30 Wesley Egleberger Holy Name Society 4 pm For the People of the Parish 5:30 pm Catherine Szalkowski Konefal Family Sunday 7:00 am Joseph Medwick Kopicki Family 8:30 am Mary Klecha Stanley Klecha & Family 10:30 am Helen Logan Pat Barrett 12:00 pm Robert Rukstalis Michael & Eleanor Kravitsky S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S PRO LIFE BABY BOTTLE PROJECT Once again our parish will participate in the PA for Human Life baby bottle project to help our local crisis pregnancy center meet the needs of moms and babies at the poverty level. Please consider supporting this effort to raise funds to reach out to those who might otherwise choose abortion. Donations may be placed in the baby bottles distributed by Mary s Ministry at Masses this weekend and returned to the collection container at the back of the Church/ Chapel at weekend masses only on August th or September 3-4 th. During the week, bottles must be returned to the rectory during business hours. Contributions may also be made by envelope and placed in collection basket or returned to the rectory. All bottles (used and unused) and donations must be returned no later than Sunday, September 4 th. Make checks payable to the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola with memo Baby Bottle Project. MOTHER TERESA S HAVEN VOLUNTEERS WELCOME St. Ignatius Parish will host Mother Teresa s Haven in Conlan Hall from Monday, August 29th through Sunday, September 4th. While several of these nights are already covered with sponsors, we are looking for sponsors to plan, supply, and cook meals for two nights specific nights: Monday, August 29 th and Sunday, September 4 th. In addition, we welcome any individuals who can help support the work of Mother Teresa s Haven on any of the scheduled nights from help with kitchen prep, to serving, to sharing fellowship with our guests, to clean up and dishwashing. Sponsor groups (usually 4 to 6 people per group) cover all aspects of their given night, from planning the meal, to shopping for food, to cooking and serving the meal, to cleaning up. Dinner is served at 5:30 each night, and clean up is usually completed by around 8:00. Members from volunteer groups who are cooking the meal that evening should plan to arrive earlier as needed for food preparation. Individuals who want to offer supplemental support (from kitchen prep through clean up) on any given night are always welcome. We welcome and invite any food donations parishioners might be able to offer in support of this ministry. Breads and homemade desserts are especially welcome. We extend a special welcome and invitation to those who have never had the chance to support and participate in Mother Teresa s Haven and would like to become involved this time around. We wish to thank all of our parishioners who have already volunteered and served in support of this ministry! Thank you for all that you do for and on behalf of St. Ignatius Parish! If you would like to help and become involved with this ministry, or if you have any questions about how you might help and become involved, please contact Tom Hamill ( ); Mike Stretanski ( ); or Deacon John O Connor ( ). We look forward to hearing from you and to working with you. God bless. Special Note! Please send us your address and help us cut down on paper and postage.

6 A U G U S T 2 1, Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE August 27 & 28 B U L L E T I N B O A R D Saturday 4:00 PM G. Dicton & J. Blewitt K. Hungarter, T. Jagoda A. Petros R. Frey & M. McFarland Saturday 5:30 PM P. & M. Pisaneschi T. Smith, J. Stretanski A. Roper & M. Savage Sunday 7:00 AM Lector G. Thackara T. Thackara & T. Verbyla Sunday 8:30 AM D. Taylor & A. Lacina J. Lyons, J. Lyons M. B. Vender M. Lyons & N. Vender Continued on page 7 HOLUBKI DINNER The Rosary Society of St. Mary s Byzantine Catholic Church, 321 Chestnut Ave., will hold a Holubki (Piggies) Dinner on Saturday, September 17th in the parish hall. Serving will be from 5:00-7:00 PM with take-outs from 4:00-5:00 PM. Cost-$10.00-Adults, Children 12 years of age and under $5.00. DESIGNER BINGO St. Leo s/holy Rosary Church, Ashley, is holding a Designer Bingo on Sunday, September 18th in the church hall, 33 Manhattan Street, Ashley. Cost is $20.00 per ticket and includes all games plus specials. Advanced purchase necessary. Doors open at 1:00 PM and games start at 2:00 PM. Contact Tammy Glasson at or Bonnie Lazat at for more information. CHICKEN BBQ & FLEA MARKET The event will be held at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township on Sunday, September 11th. Time: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM on the church grounds. Cost: $10.00 which includes, chicken, potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, butter, drink and dessert. The Flea Market is from11:00 AM to 4:00 PM continuing the following weekend Friday. September 16th, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM and Saturday, September 17th, 8:00 AM-Noon. For more information, call CALLING ALL VENDORS The Social Concerns Committee of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, is now accepting reservations for our annual Holiday Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the school gym and cafeteria. For more information, call Mary Ann Martinsky at or seasocialconcerns@yahoo.com. BRIDGET CARNEY SCHOLARSHIP Misericordia University is seeking eligible candidates for the Bridget Carney Scholarship. The Bridget Carney Endowed Scholarship is reserved for a full time student at Misericordia University who is a registered parishioner of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. Interested students are encouraged to contact Sylvia Maas, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management at or smaas@misericordia.edu. 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, call the American Cancer Society at or visit cancer.org. The Social Concerns Corner Check Here Every Week for the Latest Food Bank Information The Food Bank is in Need of the Following Items: Rice, Spaghetti-o s and Macaroni & Cheese (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-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Is 66:18-21; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 Monday 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 Thursday 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 without Sunday we cannot live Sunday 10:30 AM R. Dupre & R. Granger D. Mosca, J. O Connor M. O Connor F. Bellia & M. Turowski Sunday 12 Noon B. Anzalone & P. Boyle N. Bellas & C. Liskov K. Nilson & T. Scott 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 Diocesan Congress 2016: Revolution of Tenderness Year of Mercy Concent with Dan Schutte Friday, October 7th - 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton Congress Celebration: Worship, Workshops and more! Saturday, October 8th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM University of Scranton It is time again, to register for the Diocesan Congress! Look for full program description and details for registration with check or credit card online at or call the Diocesan Office for Parish Life at for more information. We ll see you there! GATHERED AND GROWING The next Gathered and Growing will be held on Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth s Bear Creek, 5700 Bear Creek Bld., Bear Creek. Come to share, come to laugh, come to eat, but most importantly come as you are. A NOTE FROM THE OFFICE! This concerns anyone submitting information for the bulletin via . Kindly call the office at to alert us when you send an announcement, as we are not always logged in to our . Thank you for your cooperation. 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 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 Buildings & Grounds Committee - Pat Clemente, Matt Fiske, Ron Gaylord, Carl Kachmar, Tom Kopec, John Schwartz, Jared Urbanski Word Coordinating Team 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, 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, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Tom Scappaticci, 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 Bale Mrs. Carmella Faust, Director of Liturgy Kim Gnall, Loyola Singers Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Director 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.