St. Anne Catholic Church

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1 St. Anne Catholic Church 450 Washington Avenue Bethlehem, PA, July 9, 2017 Rev. Anthony P. Mongiello, Th.M., M.Ed., Pastor Rev. Daniel Kravatz, Associate Pastor Rev. Christopher S. Butera, B.S., M.DIV.,M.A., In Residence, Chaplain for Lehigh U., Notre Dame H.S. Deacon Richard L. Gergar Deacon Richard Scrak Rev. Mr. John Hutta, Deacon in Resident Mrs. Karen Bentz, School Principal Mrs. Monica Emrock, Director of Religious Education Ms. Amy Lisson, Pre-School Director Mrs. Denise Bostany, Extended Care Director Mrs. Jane Errera, Organist/ Choir Director Ms. Fidelia Akabogu, Coordinator of Spiritual Activities Mr. David Henn, Finance Office Mr. Andrew Johnson, Plant Supervisor Mrs. Suzanne Connell, Parish Secretary Mrs. Ethel Seibert, Secretary, Bulletin Editor Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Direct Phone: (800) Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT (610) ext. 19 Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator Charter For protection of Children & Young People as well as other important information can be found at: Welcome to St. Anne s Catholic Church. Our parish strives to make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for us through the Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure. All of our parishioners are encouraged to count their blessings each day and to make a sacrificial return through the parish offertory, and by compassionately serving one another s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Mass Schedule: Weekend: Saturday Vigil - 4:30 PM Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 noon Weekdays and Holy Days: as announced in bulletin Reconciliation: Saturday - 3:15 to 4:00 PM Sunday - 8:15 AM PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Active parish membership is both necessary and helpful to all involved when seeking sponsorship certificates, Marriage or Baptism preparations. Please call the rectory to register or to report address or phone number changes. HOSPITAL VISITS: Please have someone notify the rectory when you or a family member is hospitalized. BAPTISM: Parents must attend a Baptism Prep Class before the Baptism of their child. Classes are held on Sunday in the months of Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., and Dec., and Baptisms are held once a month. Please contact Dana Alia, the Baptism Coordinator to register: dalia@stannebethlehem.org or Ext. 19. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact a priest at least 6 months in advance of the requested wedding date in order to make proper arrangements for the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program. RECTORY SCHOOL CCD OFFICE EXTENDED CARE PRE-SCHOOL Fax: Fax: church@stannebethlehem.org WEB-SITE: SCHOOL -

2 Page Two July 9, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY, July 10th 7:00 AM - Father Robert Kemeter 8:45 AM - Jean & Michael Cunningham (L) TUESDAY, July 11th 7:00 AM - Dawn Marie James 2:00 PM - Blough Home Dolores Christein WEDNESDAY, July 12th 7:00 AM - Matt Fischl 8:45 AM - Stephania Horvath (L) THURSDAY, July 13th 7:00 AM - John Stangl 8:45 AM - Richard Ferencin (L) FRIDAY, July 14th 7:00 AM - David Livirrie SATURDAY, July 15th 8:45 AM - Dianne Shunk Rimkus Anticipated Mass for 15th Sunday in Ordinary time 4:30 PM -Charles DiDonato SUNDAY, July 16th 7:30 AM - Margaret Altimare 9:00 AM - Joan Kraft 10:30 AM - Elmer & Lawrence Yokai 12:00 PM - Jack A. Campbell READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9] Altar Flowers: Those who wish to order flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion may call the rectory office Cost is $50. Pray For Our Sick: Especially those in area hospitals and nursing facilities. Also, for those confined to their homes with an illness or disability HOPE Never deprive someone of hope it may be all they have. Anonymous Rectory Summer Hours Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 Noon TODAY S READINGS First Reading Rejoice heartily, O Jerusalem! For see, your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10). Psalm I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading The one who raised Christ from death will give life to your mortal bodies also (Romans 8:9, 11-13). Gospel Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:25-30). St. Anne s Dollars: Gift cards are available in the Financial Office located in the rectory, Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 3:30 PM., Fridays 8:30-12:00. Please use back door to enter. Gift cards are also available in the main vestibule of the church after the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. Divine Mercy: Divine Mercy is said every Friday at 3PM in the chapel. All are welcome! St. Anne s Prayer Chain: If you would like to request prayers or to join the prayer chain, please contact Joan McGinley, DESPERATION The kingdom of God is not for the well-meaning but for the desperate. James Denney St. Anne s Sodality: Rosary Devotions Monday s - 6:30 PM - Chapel 1st Sunday - 8:30 AM - Church Prayer Service - 3rd Monday - Chapel - 7PM (after the Rosary) Mass - Last Monday of Month - Chapel - 7PM (after the Rosary) Before the 8:45 AM daily Mass (Mon., Wed., Thurs., First Friday) **************************************** You are My Mother, the Mother of Mercy, and the consolation of the souls in Purgatory. + Saint Bridget to our Lady +

3 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three A HUMBLE KING Like a tonal center in music, the note to which we keep returning in today s readings is humility. We wait in joyful expectation for the coming of our Lord as King. But what we are told to expect and rejoice over is a meek and humble king, riding on an ass. Not horses or chariots of the great and mighty, but a humble beast carries the Ruler whose dominion stretches from the River to the ends of the earth (Zechariah 9:10). This King comes to banish the tools of the warrior and bring peace. No wonder that a weary world rejoices and gives thanks to God! St. Vincent de Paul Society: Meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the convent. Parishioners are welcome to visit a meeting! Members take part in the activities of their choice, including helpful visits to families and persons in need, or some of the services found below. All services need new helpers! Clothing Center: Parishioners leave bagged, clean clothing, shoes and linens in the bin behind the convent. Some members sort clothing in the convent on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10:30 AM; others organize the distribution at three Bethlehem centers on the mornings of the first, third and fourth Thursdays of the month. All activities need new helpers! Food Project: Parishioners donate bags of non-perishable foods and toiletries in bins at the church entrances. Volunteers bring these to the convent where members sort and store it for the needy families we visit and for food pantries. Envelopes for money or gift cards are at the bins. Family Matters: God bless our parish families with a fun filled vacation and safe travel to and from their destinations. May they be rejuvenated in their family relationships and return relaxed and nourished in body and spirit. You Pray For My Family and I Will Pray For Yours. Deacon Richard Gergar Diocesan Family Festival: Please join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Sunday, September 24, 11 AM - 4 PM at SteelStacks. The day begins with an outdoor Multi-Cultural Mass celebrated at 11 AM (Bring a lawn chair). The festivities will follow the Mass. There will be ethnic food for sale provided by parishes of the Diocese with games and activities for all ages. From a petting zoo, to face painting, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, etc. Musical entertainment provided by the local band Island Time and your entertainment provided by DJ Wesley Works. No reservations are needed. For more information, call Maria at , ext. 21 or her at mloch@alletowndiocese.org or click on the Diocesan website Partnership with Share Care: Parish drivers provide rides for elderly and handicapped parishioners. New drivers are welcome! Need a ride? Requests must be made at least two week in advance. Call Share Care at , identify as a St. Anne s Parishioner. We welcome all who wish to lend a helping hand to our needy Bethlehem neighbors or to transport elderly parishioners! Thanks for your generous support in the 5th Sunday collections! Important Notices! 1. As of June 30th we will not be collecting Clothing. Please do not leave anything Outside of the bin. Collection will resume In the fall. 2. St. Vincent de Paul meets on the second Thursday of every month. Next meeting Will be on July 13th. New members Always welcome!

4 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The premier poet of the English language, Geoffrey Chaucer, introduced one of his most beloved characters, the Wife of Bath, by this telling remark: Husbands at church door she had five. Four times widowed, she was setting off on a pilgrimage, notably without number five. The church door is a curious detail, pointing to the fourteenth-century wedding custom of marrying on the porch of the parish church. The goal was to give maximum publicity to the consent of the groom and bride, and so consent was moved from the bride s home to a public venue. The priest would stand in the doorway and begin by sprinkling the couple with holy water. He needed to make sure they weren t too closely related and give them some instruction. He would direct the groom to pay the bride s family a dowry, and then announce the monetary amounts to the interested passersby. Only then would the guests enter the church for the wedding Mass, during which the bride and groom would hold lighted candles. The gradual move from home to church and the shift from the bride s father to the priest s authority helped to protect the freedom of brides who weren t quite as confident as the Wife of Bath. Married Saints and Holy Couples: Whether you are married or single, you are invited to spend an evening with Married Saints and Holy Couples on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 7-9 PM at Monocacy Manor/Saint Francis Center for Renewal in Bethlehem. Fr. Thomas Kevin Kraft, O.P. will present several of the many holy couples which he has studied over the last 15 years and provide an opportunity for reflection and prayer asking their intercession in our lives. Come join us to become familiar with these powerful intercessors! To assist with our planning for this FREE Event, please register at Questions? Please call ext. 21 or adultformation@allentowndiocese.org Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Page Four NEW BISHOP FOR OUR DIOCESE: We are happy to announce that Msgr. Alfred Schlert, a priest of our diocese and the present Diocesan Administrator, has been appointed by Pope Francis to be the next Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown. Bishop-elect Schlert was ordained a priest for our diocese in After serving in parish and high school ministries, he completed studies in Canon Law in Rome in He was named Vicar General by Bishop Cullen in 1997 and became Diocesan Administrator at Bishop Barres departure in January of this year. We are happy to have one of our own become the Chief Shepherd of the Catholic Diocese of Allentown. Bishop-elect Schlert will be present and will bless and dedicate our new murals at the special 4:30 PM Mass on July 22 nd in our church. We are honored to have Bishop-elect Schlert visit us in the weeks prior to his formal ordination and installation as Bishop which will take place on August 31, 2017 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown. Soon, Our Church Interior Will Have A Dramatic New Addition! Through the generosity of a few parishioners, the beauty of St. Anne s Church will be enhanced in the very near future. Renowned artist, Dana Van Horn, the creator of the magnificent murals in our Diocesan Cathedral of St. Catharine, is completing two large murals for our church: one of St. Anne with St. Joachim, and one of St. Anne with the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will unveil and dedicate the murals at the evening Mass on SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 in anticipation of the July 26 Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim. By now you should have received your invite, please be sure to hand your reservation in by July 9th! Bishop s Annual Appeal: As of today, our parishioners have raised $72,685 from 293 parishioners representing 15.44% of our total number of registered families in our parish. We need the support of all of our parish families to reach our financial goal and to reach the 100% participation goal. If you have not made your pledge of support, you may return your pledge form to the parish office or make your gift online. Remember, every gift counts, no gift is too small. Every dollar helps those in need. If you have any questions or would like to make a gift, please call the parish office or visit FaithHopeCharityGives.org.

5 WorldWide Marriage Encounter: Happy Summer! Keep the fireworks and sparkle in your relationship with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. For information call or visit Sunday, August 20, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Community Center Page Five Parish Library: Sts. Joachim and Anne were both members of the tribe of Judah of the house of David. According to tradition, they came to Jerusalem from Galilee. Over the centuries, they have been honored, especially in the East, at great churches and shrines built in their memories. Little is know of them, but by their fruits we know how people lived, Jesus taught. The church recognizes the parents of Mary and the grandparents of Jesus as models of family virtue and faith, which they transmitted to their offspring. Taken from The Book of Saints by Christina Lynn. Library Hours: Saturdays, 3-4:30 and Sundays, 10-1 PM. ICF Course: The Creed. An overview of fundamental Catholic teachings based on the founding Symbol of our Faith. This course provides catechists with a foundation in the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith, and is a good starting point leading to further study. The course is highly recommended for Catechists; but everyone is invited to learn more about what it means to say, I believe... This course will be presented by Ian Buterbaugh, and is scheduled from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturdays, July 22 & 29 at St. Thomas More. Cost $30. Office of Youth, Young Adult & Family: The second installment of the 3 art Theology on Tap Speaker Series for young adults (ages 21-35) will be held on Monday, July 17 at Allentown Brew Works from 7 to 9 PM. Deacon Hugh Carlin, former anesthesiologist at St. Luke s Hospital, will discuss his experience of living out the Catholic faith as a professional in a secular career field. For more information contact Alexa Doncsecz at adoncsecz@allentoendioces.org. St. Anne s 55+ Club New ideas and members always welcome! July 25 - Lehigh Valley POPS Orchestra 2:30 PM in the Community Center. All Parishioners welcome! Reader Extraordinary Minister Altar Server Saturday, July 15, 4:30 PM Kelly Shellock (1) Rayann Vasko(2) Eric Carr Dennis Reichard Irma Unger Jean Zweifel Luke Bender Ryan Domzalski Ethan Stoss Sunday, July 16, 7:30 AM Maria Jaeger (1) Richard Kovacs (2) Peggy Altimare Eric Cochran Diane Gergar David Malloy Hanna Han Nguyen Addies Pintor Nicholas Smith Sunday, July 16, 9:00 AM Robert Lawrence (1) Irene Zrinski (2) Marie Bartos John Philipp Marita Philipp Ethel Seibert Grace Boburka Sarah Coronel Luke Zeitner Sunday, July 16, 10:30 AM James Connell (1) Shirley Heidecker (2) Fidelia Akabogu Soozi Connell Gus Heidecker Annemarie John Sean Huff Patrick Mattes Jalen Montes Sunday, July 16, 12:00 PM Tom Green (1) Jane Scrak (2) Joseph Blake Lisa Green Donna Leon Joan McGinley Kyndra Flaharty Sarah Mathew Peter Zmijewski

6 Page Six Learn Succeed Lead St. Anne School News and Happenings... St. Anne School Calendar at a glance: June 9th August 28 th ---- SUMMER VACATION we miss you already!! June 30 th Close of St. Anne School Annual Appeal Still time to contribute! Bless you and thank you. August 27 th School Family Welcome Back Ice Cream Social August 28 th - First Day of School Summer Activities School students will participate in two Summer minicamp sessions including Reading, Math, Dance, Fun and Games, Photo /Yearbook Fun, Art of Sewing and Super Science. Thanks to our teachers and staff for your time thanks to all of our St. Anne students who are participating. Lots and lots of hard work including painting, repairs, setting up our new Aquinas Program Classroom, moving Extended Care into the school building, updating signage all to keep our school in top shape! Our Board of Specified Jurisdiction committees are meeting and working hard to sustain and grow St. Anne School. We thank them for their dedication and volunteer time on behalf our students. Registration is Open for *** Kindergarten through 8 th Grade Tours available give your children the gift of a St. Anne School education! Call or ebrida@stannebethlehem.org Don t Wait for the Waitlist!