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1 THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA 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 WEEKLY MEDITATION There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same spirit. That spirit is the mighty work of God and creates unity and understanding, peace and forgiveness. We should live the lessons of Jesus and recognize His blessings of health, wholeness, harmony and everything good. Jesus says in the Gospel that nothing happens without the Father s knowledge. If God has taken the time to count our hairs we must believe he loves and cares for us always. Let us strive to put our trust in God in all circumstances. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The reassurance of faith Reading I Jeremiah 20:10-13 (Jeremiah s faith in crisis) Reading II Romans 5:12-15 (mankind s sin through Adam) Gospel Matthew 10:26-33 (reassurance to the Twelve) Key Passage Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. (Matthew 10:28a) Adult When has your faith in Jesus been most seriously tested? Youth What could you do to encourage someone who is feeling hurt? VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL When: Monday, July 31st - Friday, August 4th Time: 9:30 AM - Noon Ages: Those who have completed 1 year of pre-school - those who have completed Grade 5 Registration Fee: $10.00 per student Registration Dates: Sunday, July 16th & Sunday, July 23rd 10:00 AM - Noon in Bergan Hall A ROMAN CATHOLIC C OMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE TRADITION OF ST. IGNATIUS, S T. HEDWIG AND S T. MARY'S ANNUNCIATION PARISHES. W e, the blended Catholic community of St. Ignatius Loyola, draw strength from Word and Sacrament, 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 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 LETTER OF GREETING TO ST. IGNATIUS PARISH COMMUNITY Peace to you in Jesus Christ! I am writing to introduce myself to you at the Parish of St. Ignatius. Bishop Joseph Bambera has appointed and sent me to be your new pastor. My name is Father Leo J. McKernan. I have been at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Pittston for the past year recuperating from surgery and some health issues. My recovery has been steady and I am feeling stronger and ready and eager to join you in Kingston. These days have not been easy ones at St. Ignatius. Father John Chmil was an altar server at my first Mass - we both have our roots at St. Leo s in Ashley. Father John has been a friend over the years and I know that together we will continue to love and pray for him in the days ahead. 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. As of Monday, June 26 th I will be with you in Kingston. Please keep me in your prayers during this time of change and transition. I am grateful to Father Andrew Kurovsky for his work and oversight over these last few weeks and will look forward to being with him until his departure for Sacred Heart in Peckville. In the coming days, I look forward to renewing old friendships and coming to know many of you at St. Ignatius Parish. I have heard good things regarding the parish. I look forward to be part of this band of disciples who are walking in love this way of Jesus together. Your brother, Father Leo J. McKernan Sunday Tithe $11, This Week s Expenses $27, ATTENTION: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS AND ALTAR SERVERS There are Masses when the scheduled servers and or minister do not show up. If you are in the body of the Church or Chapel, please make yourself available and offer to serve or minister. This will be a great help to the celebrant. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

3 Page 3 FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES First Communion pictures have arrived and may be picked up at the Rectory during regular office hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM - Monday-Friday and 9:00 AM - Noon on Sunday. CHILDREN S BULLETINS Children s bulletins - an activity page based on the gospel of the Sunday are available each week in the back of the Church on the brown food bin. They are age appropriate - 3 to 6 and 7 to 12. Please take one and work with your child on learning the gospel. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HELP NEEDED! Do you enjoy working with children? Do you want to share your faith with our young parish family members? Would you or you and a friend like to teach or team teach? Do you know a college student who is in need of practical experience? The religious education program is in need of several teachers for the upcoming year in the Sunday program. No formal background in teaching is needed, just a desire to pass along our faith. All guidance is provided. For further information, please contact Carmella Faust at or religouseducation1@yahoo.com. C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R TOUR OF HISTORIC CHURCHES Join members of the Kingston Historical Society and special guest architect Larry Newman today Sunday, June 25th for the 12th Annual Tour of Historic Churches as it visits four houses of worship and examines the spiritual dimension of architecture. Participants will meet at the parking lot of Temple B'Nai B'Rith 408 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston at 1:00 PM before car pooling to Luzerne to tour Temple Ahavas Achim. COFFEE & DONUTS - SUNDAY, JULY 2ND Coffee & Donuts will be served after the 10:30 AM and Noon Masses on Sunday, July 2nd. Please stop down to Conlan Hall and visit with fellow parishioners. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered John M. Aibukas as requested by Mother Sanctuary Candles Burn this week John M. Aibukas By Mother Anthony Maloney By GRANDMA S ATTIC - JULY 27TH - 28TH - 29TH Grandma s Attic is quickly approaching. Don t forget to drop off your donations at Conlan Hall on Monday, July 24th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:30 to 7:30 PM and Tuesday, July 25th 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, shoes, and more will be gratefully accepted. Our sale begins in Conlan Hall on Thursday, July 27th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Friday, July 28th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturday, July 29th (Bag Day) from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bake sale and food items available for lunch. Anyone who can donate baked goods is asked to drop them off on Thursday and Friday during Grandma s Attic sale hours. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for the bulletin must be submitted NINE DAYS in advance of their intended printing. Thank You! Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.

4 Page 4 Monday REMEMBERING June 26 - July 2 7:30 Patrick & Helen O Connor-ALM 12:10 Helen Scruitsky-ALM Daughter, Joanne Tuesday 7:30 Helen Snitko Francis Tressa 12:10 Mildred Katarski-ALM Wednesday 7:30 Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh-ALM Jimmy & Agnes 12:10 John M. Aibukas-ALM ALM Mother Thursday 7:30 H. Jeremy Packard Mary Daly 12:10 Robert Ciaruffoli Michael & Joanne Kosek Friday 7:30 Ray Carey-ALM Dave & Jen Carey 12:10 John Girton-ALM Saturday 7:30 Thomas & Mary Graham-ALM HELP WANTED FOR AUTUMN FLING BINGO - SUNDAY, NOV. 5TH Mary s Ministry is hosting a theme bingo fundraiser Sunday, November 5th, to help support their work in the parish and community. Please Save the Date and plan to participate. Currently, we are seeking 20 prize items or gift packs for children, teens, and adults with a retail value of $100 or more and 5 special higher priced prizes for this event. If you are able to donate a prize, have a contact to help provide one or wish to make a monetary contribution to be a prize sponsor, please contact Michele Butcher at or (cell) or by mjb2605@aol.com before August 1, 2017 with your suggestion and to see what is needed. Anyone interested in helping work on this event please contact Maribeth Girton at or Marebeth10@aol.com. S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S ALTAR LINEN MINISTRY Do you enjoy ironing? Are you a person who strives to perform a task to the very best of your ability? Do you have some time to devote to a very beautiful ministry in our parish? Our Altar Linen Ministry is in need of several new members. If you are interested in joining us - or even if you just have questions about the ministry, please call Susan Verdone at and leave your name, phone number and a brief message. Your phone call does not constitute a commitment! ROSARY MAKERS NEEDED! Please consider joining this worthwhile ministry. No experience needed. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month in Conlan Hall from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. If you have questions or just want more information, please call Barbara Morris at :00 pm Kenneth Marcy Camobell 5:30 pm For the People of the Parish Sunday 7:00 am Catherine Zardeski Karen & Hanna Kosko 8:30 am Nicholas Carpenetti Gielli 10:30 am Anna G. Lipski LHS Class of :00 pm Neil Fisher Tom & Joan Basham BAZAARS St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Swoyersville July 13th-14th-15th St. Nicholas, Wilkes-Barre July 13th-14th-15th Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lake Silkwoth (Father Alex s Parish) July 14th-15th-16th

5 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) 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. 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. NEW PARISHIONERS Please register by calling the rectory. Those moving should inform the office as soon as possible. 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. 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) YOUTH MINISTRY Our parish offers a comprehensive Youth Ministry including community building, service, religious education and socialization. PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Mrs. Anita Sirak Phone: MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Father Kurovsky, 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 Bob Gabriesheski, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley Buildings & Grounds Committee - Pat Clemente, Matt Fiske, Ron Gaylord, Carl Kachmar, John Schwartz, Jared Urbanski Word Coordinating Team Jennifer Bale, Pat Cole, Carmella Faust, Mary Fiske, Bessmarie Frey, Gloria Galante, Erin Keating, Ruth McEvoy, Arthur Piccone, Danielle Taylor Worship Coordinating Team George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Cindy Liskov, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani, Denise Mosca, Stephanie Olmstead, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team - Mary Bednarek, Kate Corgan, Nancy Flannery, Betty Habler, Molly Kachmar, Nancy Larralde, Sally McGinley Helen O Brien, Shelby Smith, Mike Stretanski Service Coordinating Team - Deacon O Connor, Steve Durk, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Tom Scappaticci, Bob Tuttle PARISH STAFF Senior Priest Pastoral Outreach Main/Business Office Receptionist Cemetery Clerks Rev. Andrew Kurovsky Deacon John E. O Connor Ms. Mary Lewis Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Ministry stignatiusyg@gmail.com Worship Maintenance Sacristan Visiting Clergy Jennifer Bale Mrs. Carmella Faust, Director of Liturgy Kim Gnall, Mixed Choir Ensemble Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Director Mrs. Carmella Faust, Handbell Choir Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Ron Gaylord Matt Fiske Rev. Joseph Adonizio Rev. Andrew Sinnott Rev. Anthony Urban Rev. Richard Zavacki