St. Anne Catholic Church

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1 St. Anne Catholic Church 450 Washington Avenue Bethlehem, PA, January 6, 2019 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 January 6, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY, January 7th 7:00 AM - Louise Reitz 8:45 AM - Samuel Errera TUESDAY, January 8th 7:00 AM - Vincent Zambelli WEDNESDAY, January 9th 7:00 AM - Frances Check 8:45 AM - Arthur Seitz, III THURSDAY, January 10th 7:00 AM - Anne Brandafi 8:45 AM - James M. Connell, Sr. (L) FRIDAY, January 11th 7:00 AM - SATURDAY, January 12th 8:45 AM - Louise Zylwitis Anticipated Mass for The Baptism of The Lord 4:30 PM - Susanna Gilberry SUNDAY, January 13th 7:30 AM - Esterina Williams 9:00 AM - Anthony, Grace, Antoinette and Tina Capuano 10:30 AM - Geraldine Wislock 12:00 PM - READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 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 Deceased: Kevin Zorski, Anne Brandafi, Mellissa Ziemian. 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 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). Prayer Chain: Anyone in need of spiritual support may place their requests on the Prayer Chain by contacting Joan at or jfmcginley@yahoo.com. 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. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: A New Year s Resolution! Make 2019 the year you resolve to improve your marriage! Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and learn how. For information call or visit Ushers: Are you looking for a way to volunteer, but are limited on time? Maybe being an usher is for you! We are looking for ushers to help with the 10:30 AM Mass on Sundays. Please call Bill Gerencher if you are interested or for more information at Blessing of the home! 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) **************************************** A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars. + Revelation +

3 Epiphany of The Lord Page Three TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Monday of this week is Christmas Day in Russia and in much of the Orthodox world. This curious difference in schedule has a lot to do with how calendars have been developed and changed over the years. In the year 45.. Julius Ceasar gave the empire his Julian Calendar, with the winter solstice on January 6. This put an end to a system in which officials called pontiffs were able to tweak the calendar by adding extra days in as needed. He invented two new months at that time, December and January; and in order to correct the mess the pontiffs had made, forced a year of 445 days on the empire in what he named The Last Year of Confusion. The new months varied in number of days according to a complex schedule, but the calendar was still off by nearly twelve minutes a year, and lost a full day every 130 years. Pope Gregory XIII reformed the calendar in 1583, but not everyone appreciated his efforts. England held out for two hundred years. The year 1700 was a leap year in England, but not in France; they were eleven days apart! George Washington was really born on February 11; when the Gregorian calendar was finally adopted in the English colonies shortly before the Revolution, he had to move his birthday to February 22. Now the calendars are thirteen days apart, which accounts for Russia s Julian calendar Christmas. And Caesar thought he had brought confusion to an end! James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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). Our Topic for discussion this week will be the Penance & Anointing of the Sick. 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, January 9 at 7:00 PM. THE WAY TO HEAVEN Love of heaven is the only way to heaven. John Henry Newman Feast of the Epiphany: Sunday, January 6th The arrival of the three wise men! The journey of the Magi has ended they followed the star and brought gifts to the baby Jesus. The feast adds dimension to the Christmas understanding of the Incarnation. Office Of Youth, Young Adult & Family: You are invited to a special event The Master Craftsman: God s Amazing Plan for Teens (and their Parents). Join us for a faith-filled evening with nationally-recognized speaker Scott Anthony, as he helps us see the Truth of God s guiding hand in our lives. We encourage teens in graded 9-12 and their parents to attend. The event will take place on Friday, January 11 at 7:00 PM at St. Thomas More Church Family Center. The event is free of charge. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, please visit For questions call , ext or Francesca Frias at Ffrias@allentowndiocese.org Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Join Notre Dame Parish on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Fr. Kravatz is running a parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land May 12-21, It is a wonderful opportunity to walk where Jesus walked! There is a reason the Holy Land is called the fifth Gospel. You will never read Scripture the same way again! For a full itinerary or to sign up for the trip, visit Please call Fr. Kravatz at ND rectory, if you have any questions. Host Family: Bean Home is URGENTLY looking for a host family for an international high school student for the Spring semester. We are looking for someone who lives within 7 miles from BECA, has a spare bedroom and can provide meals and support, including transportation. Host families receive a monthly stipend. Please call or Esther Wieman for more information: or esther@beanhome.com. Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. Isaiah 60:1

4 Page Four FINDING GOD The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Matthew s Gospel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seductive story so that we might see the light and know that the child these magi visited is the fulfillment of prophecy, the king of the world that stretches to the magi s home country and beyond, right down the ages to us. We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our patron saints for this day, we see in the newborn child the king of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in ourselves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. We are asked to come away from this festive season ourselves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be attentive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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. 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. Family Matters: In your prayers this week, lift up to God all those of our parish who are experiencing long term or chronic illness. We also ask God s guidance and support for their families. May they all find the peace and comfort of heart as they face their daily challenges. Pray For One Another. March for Life: The 46th annual March for Life will be held in Washington DC on Friday, January 18. This is an opportunity for parishioners to demonstrate our Catholic faith s respect for LIFE. The Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Church, Bath have arranged bus transportation to attend this historic march. The bus will leave at 7:30 AM from Sacred Heart and return about 8:30 PM. The cost is $20 per adult, $10 for children (14 & under) with a maximum of $30 per family. Please contact Karen Brynildsen, , nannybepop@ptd.com or Richard Brand, , brand6547@aol.com. 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. Children s Word: will be held on Jan. 13th. at the 10:30 AM Mass. Children s Word is a celebration of the liturgy for all children 10 and under. Children s Word meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. We are looking for interested adults to help. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carrie Fyrer at cfyrer@stannebethlehem.org.

5 Sunday, Jan 6: 8:45 AM - CCD, Gym Monday, Jan 7: 3:00 PM - Spring Musical Practice, CC 5:00 PM - Cheerleading Practice, CC 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Community Center 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Convent Wednesday, Jan 9: 3:00 PM - Children s Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - Adult Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - RCIA, Convent Thursday, Jan. 10: 5:00 PM - Cheer Practice, Community Center 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts, Community Center 6:30 PM - St. Vincent DePaul, Convent Friday, Jan. 11: 5:30 PM - Cub Scouts, Community Center WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT Needed to meet Church Budget..$ 14,712 Contributions - Sunday Envelopes $ 29,759 Contributions - Parish Giving.$ 1,433 Total Contributions 7/1/18 to now..$ 382,346 YTD Budget to now $ 382,512 Total Over (Under) Budget.$ (166) Christmas Collection..$ 34,415 Page Five 2018 Contributions To receive a copy of your 2018 contributions, Please fill out the form below and drop In the collection basket. Thank You! NAME ADDRESS PHONE EMIAL Travel with Fr. Abraham Ha: and Our Lady of Perpetual Help to Ireland and Scotland, June 14-26, Cost is $4,600 includes airfare, hotel, breakfast, dinner, tours and more. For more information contact Fr. Ha or Proximo Travel at or ROOTEDNESS The flower does not bear the root. The root bears the flower. The rose is merely evidence of the vitality of the root. Woodrow Wilson Reader Extraordinary Minister Altar Server Saturday, Jan 12, 4:30 PM Edward Hudak (1) Theresa Kresge (2) Eric Carr Irma Unger Glenn Zechman Jean Zweifel William Alia Ethan Stoss Lacey Yount Sunday, Jan 13, 7:30 AM Andrea Hunt-Castillo (1) Maria Jaeger (2) Eric Cochran David Malloy Joan McGinley Mildred Scrak Francheska Caffey Charles Carson Robert Garza Sunday, Jan 13, 9:00 AM Robert Lawrence (1) Hillary Emrock (2) Wink Alogna Ann Bova John Philipp Marita Philipp Luke Bender Isaiah Lopez Gabriella Palermo Sunday, Jan 13, 10:30 AM Kelly Shellock (1) Dave Hozza (2) Holly Benner Melanie Clifford Bernadette Uffelman Glenn Wightman Jacob Cappetta Angelina Dias Adriana Dias Sunday, Jan 13, 12:00 PM Karen Bartelt (1) Joseph Verenna (2) Karen Bentz Richard Ferencin Carolyn Hirsch Henry Hirsch Joshua Harclerode Emily Harclerode Katherine Rompilla

6 Page Six Learn Succeed Lead Just as the shining light of the star guided the Magi to Jesus, our children are the shining light of hope and faith to their families and to the world. St. Anne Catholic school students spread the good news of Jesus in all they do and in how they live every day of the year. St. Anne School OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 27 th 11:30 am 1:30 pm Enter at St. Anne Community Center All Welcome * Tour Our School * Meet Faculty * Visit Classrooms Please visit our website: Call or ebrida@stannebethlehem.org Don t Wait for the Wait List!!! Alumni come back and visit - All Welcome. ***************************************************************************************************************** Welcome to CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2019 Catholic Schools Week Celebration: Opening Mass January 27 10:30 am. Week long academic, fun and learning activities for students and families each day celebrating Catholic Schools. Closing Catholic Schools Week Mass: Friday, February 1 st, :45 am A NEW YEAR IS A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THAT RESOLUTION - TO HELP SUPPORT OUR St. Anne Parish Gift Card Program!!!! If you shop at Giant, Valley Farm, Shoprite, Wegmans, Panera Bread, Subway, Weis Markets, and Bed Bath and Beyond, Barnes and Noble, TJ MAXX/ Marshalls, Dick s Sporting Goods, and so, so many others, this is your chance to make a difference! IT IS EASY. NO extra cost just purchase for yourself or as a gift for others. Check us out in the back of Church after Mass or purchase gift cards Monday-Thursday in the rectory. THANK YOU! IT REALLY HELPS our parish and school!!