St. Anne Catholic Church

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1 St. Anne Catholic Church 450 Washington Avenue Bethlehem, PA, December 2, 2018 Rev. Anthony P. Mongiello, Th.M., M.Ed., Pastor Rev. Frans J. Berkhout, St. Luke s Chaplain, in Residence Rev. Eugene Ritz, M.DIV.,M.A., In Residence Deacon Richard Scrak 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 Mrs. Dana Alia, Baptism Coordinator Ms. Fidelia Gower, Coordinator of Spiritual Activities Mr. David Henn, Finance Office Mr. Jeremy Brunnabend, 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 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. The St. Anne s Parish is a diverse Roman Catholic community, which proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ by teaching, witness, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Scripture and tradition, nourished by the Eucharist, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to evangelization, and compassionately serving the community s physical, spiritual and emotional 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 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 December 2, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY, December 3rd 7:00 AM - Elizabeth Toth 8:45 AM - Manuel Cerqueira TUESDAY, December 4th 7:00 AM - Matt Fischl 8:45 AM - James & Rita Weil WEDNESDAY, December 5th 7:00 AM - Louise Reitz 8:45 AM - A. Veronica O Keefe THURSDAY, December 6th 7:00 AM - Emily Miles (L) 8:45 AM - Beverly Weaver FRIDAY, December 7th 7:00 AM - George Falteich, Jr. 8:45 AM - Matthew Cuardo 7:00 PM - St. Anne s Memorial Society SATURDAY, December 8th 8:45 AM - Nicholas J. & Patricia DiMaria Anticipated Mass for 4:30 PM - Helen Zamadics SUNDAY, December 9th 7:30 AM - Francesca Ambrosini (L) 9:00 AM - Manuel Cerqueira 10:30 AM - Glenn Malloy 12:00 PM - Mafalda Goretti READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Altar Flowers: Flowers on the altar this weekend are for Charles Brown from his family. Pray For Our Deceased: Mark O Hearn, Daniel DelGrosso, Dr. Victor Bove. Pray For Our Sick: Especially those in area hospitals and nursing facilities. Also, for those confined to their homes with an illness or disability. Divine Mercy: Divine Mercy is said every Friday at 3PM in the chapel. All are welcome! TODAY S READINGS First Reading The days are coming when the L will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading Abound in love for one another and for all (1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2). Gospel Stand erect and raise your heads; your redemption is at hand (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). Bible Study: As part of our Adult Faith Formation Programs, we ve typically offered Bible Study opportunities. However, our latest facilitator recently moved out of state. We are in need of a dedicated person, who is reasonably knowledgeable in the scriptures, and is willing to facilitate Bible Study; weekly or bi-weekly - as your schedule permits. If interested, please contact Fidelia at Parish Library: Our Parish Library will be open on Sundays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Feel free to come in and browse our many wonderful and spiritual books and reading material. Prayer Chain: Anyone in need of spiritual support may place their requests on the Prayer Chain by contacting Joan at or jfmcginley@yahoo.com. Vigil: Friday, December 7 7:00 PM Immaculate Conception Saturday, December 8 8:45 AM, 4:30 PM St. Anne s Sodality: Rosary Devotions Monday s - 6:30 PM - Chapel 1st Sunday - 8:30 AM - Church Mass - Last Monday of Month - Chapel - 7PM (after the Rosary, when priest is available) Before the 8:45 AM daily Mass (Mon., Wed., Thurs., First Friday) **************************************** Lord, you have given Mary to your people as mother, through her intercession, bring us to eternal life. + Intercessory Prayer +

3 First Sunday of Advent Page Three Parish Council Ministry Spotlight: 2019 Parish Retreat team: Be a member of the retreat team. Help coordinate activities for our parish retreat put on by parishioners for parishioners, their families and friends. The Parish Retreat is a byannual event and an opportunity to get away for a weekend. You will be coordinating retreat promotion, registration, bulletin announcements, Mass announcements, sign-up table, food, music, and other activities as needed. A new team is selected every two years to choose the theme and lead the retreat for that year Retreat is scheduled for March 1-3. We are presently forming the 2019 Retreat team. To join and/or if you have questions, please call Fidelia at the Rectory: St. Anne s College Connection: Our parish wants to stay in touch with our college students or those in the military. We would like to send out a Care Package to these parishioners before their final exams in December. Please call the rectory, drop a note in the collection basket or your college student s name, college, college address and to church@stannebethlehem.org by December 5th. RCIA: The RCIA process is a journey of faith: through the initial stages of asking and seeking; through beginning involvement with faithful Catholics; through hearing the Gospel proclaimed and by faithful reflection and prayer on the Word of God; through study and discussions about Catholic teaching and way of life; through doubts and hesitations; through a growing desire to serve and love others; through discernment of God s call to each human life; through the steps of commitment; through the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. It is not too late to join us. Our Topic for discussion this week will be Confirmation. The RCIA Team would like to invite all who are interested in learning more about The Catholic Faith to join us in the Convent on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 PM. Greeters Needed: It s fun! It s easy! Greeting is a once a month commitment to come to church 30 minutes prior to Mass and welcome all to Church. Please call Betsy at I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. Jeremiah 33:15 The Mission is Coming! The Mission is Coming! A Parish Missions is like a mini commuterretreat. For three consecutive evenings, visiting Redemptorist priest will conduct prayer services and give inspiring spiritual talks to help deepen our faith and prepare us for the coming feast of Christmas. Theme: Walking in the Dark, Living in the Light Date: December 3 to December 5 Time: 7:00 PM Advent Program: As Advent approaches, so do all the real and imagined obligation that go along with getting ready for Christmas. Each year during Advent, we have an opportunity to renew the fervor with which we await the Lord who came among us a child, and who will come again in glory. Join our Seminarians, Matt and Bob, as they facilitate a 4-week Advent Reflection. The program will incorporate Advent themes into Lectio Divina, and conclude with the Rosary. Dates: Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Time: 9:30 am to 11 am Place: Rectory Meeting Room Bethlehem Catholic Youth Theatre: Presents - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - by Barbara Robinson. When the bullies in the neighborhood take over the Sunday school, it looks like it s going to be the WORST Christmas pageant ever! But maybe just maybe it will be the BEST one yet! December 7 & 8 at 7 PM; December 9 at 3 PM. Tickets at door: $5/adult; $3/Student/senior; under 3 - free. BECA Auditorium. Question contact, theater@becahi.org. Coffee and Donuts: The Knights of Columbus (KOC) will graciously host our last coffee and donut of the year on Sunday, December 2 after the 9 & 10:30 AM Mases in the Vestibule. Coffee and donut is free, however, free will offering will be graciously accepted. Come meet and chat with some of our KOC. All are welcome!

4 Page Four THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE We are in fairly good company when we ask God for justice. Often enough we hear and agree with the lament of the people of Israel asking God why the wicked prosper. However, when we call out for justice, we usually want someone to get his or her comeuppance. God s justice is something other than this, of course. God s justice comprises a wonderful rightness between God and humankind. Today, Jeremiah looks ahead to a time when a just one will sprout from the shorn-off stump of Jesse of the house and family of David. Life was not fair in Jeremiah s time. Israel s kings held the promise of God s fidelity, but it was difficult to see how God s promise could be realized through them. Nevertheless, Jeremiah lifts his voice and announces that the Promised One will come. Luke s Gospel echoes that announcement, and Paul is filled with sturdy encouragement. And so Advent begins with a promise. St. Vincent de Paul Society: Meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 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: The Clothing Center has resumed activities and is now collecting fall and winter clothing, shoes and linens. Please leave bagged items in the bin behind the convent building. Volunteers are welcome! Call Isabelle at Food Project: Donate Food bins are located at four entrances of the church. Your donations of nonperishable food and toiletries will be distributed to those in need in our community. Do not donate expired or perishable items. Family Matters: Do you have a favorite custom for the Advent season? Have you considered starting a new tradition? Plan on using this activity as a way for your family to grow closer to Jesus in this time of preparation and waiting. Pray For One Another. 55+ Christmas Luncheon: 55+ will be holding their Annual Christmas Luncheon on December 11th at Noon at Adagio Seafood Restaurant, Pembroke Rd., Bethlehem. All parishioners welcome! Cost $22 per person. RSVP deadline is December 4th. Reservation form can be found on the tables at each of the church doors. For any questions contact Sharon Seitz, at Parish Penance Service Wednesday, December 12, :00 PM 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. In Honor/In Memory of gift cards: Available in the rectory or at Washington Ave. exit of the church. Poor Box: The poor box has been revitalized and placed at the Washington Ave. entrance of the church. Your spare change and bills will help those in need in our community through the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. As always, thank you for your support. Baptisms: Congratulations to the newly baptized members of our parish community; Gabriel Brown, Isabella Brown and Zachary Yerk. May the Lord continue to shower you with His many blessings. THE THREE COMINGS OF ADVENT There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to humankind, His coming into humankind, and His coming against humankind. St. Bernard: Third Sermon for Advent

5 Sunday, Dec 2: 8:45 AM - CCD, Gym Monday, Dec 3: 5:00 PM - Cheer Practice, Community Center 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Community Center 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Convent Wednesday, Dec. 5: 3:00 PM - Children s Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - Adult Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - RCIA, Convent Thursday, Dec. 6: 5:00 PM - Cheer Practice, Community Center 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts, Community Center Friday, Dec. 7: 5:30 PM - Cub Scouts, Community Center WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT Needed to meet Church Budget..$ 14,712 Contributions - Sunday Envelopes $ 11,050 Contributions - Parish Giving.$ 1,183 Total Contributions 7/1/17 to now..$ 299,674 YTD Budget to now $ 323,664 Total Over (Under) Budget.$ ($23,990) Page Five St. Anne s Sodality Annual Cookie Walk: Sodality will hold their annual cookie walk on December 9th in the Community Center from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. We are in need of BAKERS! Donated cookies can be dropped off at the Community Center on Dec. 8th between 2 PM and 4 PM. If you are able to help out or would like more information, please contact Maria Philipp, or Trish Zechman, Cookies will be sold for $8.50 per pound. Proceeds to benefit the St. Anne s Education Endowment Fund and St. Anne s Church. Oplatki (Christmas Bread): Packets (2 per Pack) of Oplatki are available in the Rectory Office and after all Masses for $2 per packet. The use of the Christmas Bread is a beautiful Old World tradition used at the Christmas Eve supper and still celebrated in many ethnic homes in our country. Annual Giving Tree: The Giving Tree is located in the main vestibule of the church. Please take a tag or purchase a baby item of your choice. You may also purchase a gift card. Suggested stores: Target, Walmart, grocery stores (for formula diapers). Gift cards or gifts may be dropped off at the rectory office or left by the tree. Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful program to help new mothers! Reader Extraordinary Minister Altar Server Saturday, Dec. 8, 4:30 PM Stefania Horvath (1) Dawn Tobin (2) Fidelia Gower Marie Sposato Maria Ramos Irma Unger Joseph Casciano Ethan Stoss Lacey Yount Sunday, Dec 9, 7:30 AM Theresa Kresge (1) Kelly Shellock (2) Holly Benner David Malloy Mildred Scrak Glenn Zechman William Alia Robert Garza Nicholas Smith Sunday, Dec 9, 9:00 AM Elaine Zavecz (1) Barbara Traupman (2) Marie Bartos Ann Bova Richard Ferencin Ethel Seibert Luke Bender Bailey Corrigan Alex Smith Sunday, Dec 9, 10:30 AM Shirley Heidecker (1) Glenn Wightman (2) Gus Heidecker Thomas Neimeister Rosemary Neimeister Bernadette Uffelman Angelina Dias Adriana Dias Julia Roman Sunday, Dec 9, 12:00 PM Karen Bartelt (1) Andrea Hunt-Castillo (2) Wink Alogna Joseph Blake Eric Cochran Annemarie John Jacob Cappetta Ryan Domzalski Kyndra Flaharty

6 Page Six Learn Succeed Lead We often ask for support for our beautiful school. We also wish to share examples of giving at St. Anne School: St. Anne Catholic School Students attain many academic milestones, most often scoring above national averages on standardized tests. Our students go on to successful high school careers and a vast majority of our alumni complete degree programs in higher education. Our St. Anne Catholic School Students also live their faith through their daily religion classes and through the beautiful examples set by faculty, staff and families. We teach students to be independent thinkers, life-long learners, and compassionate citizens who care about the world around them. For example, in just the last few weeks - St. Anne School Student Council recently donated over 200 food items to the Ecumenical Soup Kitchen. The St. Anne School Student Council sponsored the signing of a prayer banner by the entire school and sent it to the congregation of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue following their horrific tragedy. The St. Anne School Community recently donated candy for Operation Gratitude. This candy is packed in much needed care packages and sent to our deployed troops, responders and others serving our great country. The Operation Gratitude drop-off site was overwhelmed with the amount of candy donated by our school families, noting that this was the largest donation from any school ever! St. Anne School celebrated WORLD KINDNESS DAY- for a donation of $1.00 students received a kindness wrist band and were able to dress down for the day. Proceeds from this event were donated to Habitat for Humanity. There can never be too many life lessons about kindness and living like Jesus would want us to live. As always we thank our school families for their participation and generosity. Registration is OPEN for the School Year All Are Welcome in this Place! Three and Four Year Preschool and Kindergarten Classes are filling NOW! Call TODAY: or ebrida@stannebethlehem.org Transfer Students Welcome * Transfer Grants Available ( Grades 1-7) * Tours available Student Shadow Opportunities * Aquinas Learning Support Program * Curricular field trips Special classes in art, music, Spanish, technology, gym and library * Extra-curricular activities... Don t Forget!!! PLEASE PURCHASE GIFT CARDS for the Holidays!