Saint Ignatius Loyola

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1 The Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE T R A D IT I O N O F S T. I G N A T IU S, ST. HEDWIG AND ST. M ARY'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 LITURGY CORNER Are you curious about the various rituals performed during Mass? Why are we asked to sing during communion? THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE You may have other questions about prayer and worship. Our parish will have a Town Hall Meeting on Worship on Sunday, August 19th, from 4:00-5:30 PM and Monday, August 20th, from 7:00-8:30 PM. You can attend either. These questions and others will be addressed at the Town Hall Meeting. SHRINE TO ST. HEDWIG AND ST. MARY We are preparing to place a statue of St. Hedwig and St. Mary (from those churches) in front of Bergan Hall. This project will cost about $10,000. Anyone wishing to donate this cost or to contribute to it is asked to contact Father John. GRANDMA S ATTIC IS QUICKLY APPROACHING Don t forget to drop off your donations at Conlan Hall on Monday, August 13th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:30 to 7:30 PM and Tuesday, August 14th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please do not include any clothing, luggage, bedding or furniture for your donations. Household items of all kinds including dishes, books, CD s games, jewelry and more will be gratefully accepted. Our sale begins in Conlan Hall on Thursday, August 16th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 17th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturday, August 18th (Bag Day) from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bake sale and food items available for lunch. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support. Cantor Rehearsal - Thursday 6:30 PM Church Confessions Saturday 11:00 AM Church PARKING ON MAPLE AVENUE Please remember that, as on Pringle Street, there is only one side parking on Maple Avenue at all times. Please seek spots in the parking lot. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN Do you have a child with a learning disability especially - ADD, ADHD, autism, asperger s syndrome - or know a family of a child experiencing these disabilities? There is a regional religious education program for these children here at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. If you would like more information or are interested in this program, please call Carmella Faust at or religiouseducation1@yahoo.com. In Memoriam W E E K L Y T H E M E Jesus warns his disciples that there will be challenges to their faith in Him, especially after He has gone to heaven. And some choose to abandon that faith in the face of societal pressure. But those who remained found true life in God. May we examine our own faith and find ourselves staying with Jesus in our journey to eternal life as well. Olga Feistl Mae Perles Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola

3 T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T Page 3 View our information video at com Don t forget to check our grocery rebate program. Details can be found in the vestibule of the church. Your support is deeply appreciated. Bob Walsh, Coordinator QUESTION OF THE WEEK Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The eyes of faith Reading I Exodus 16:2-4, (manna in the desert) Reading II Ephesians 4:17, (renewal in Christ) Gospel John 6:24-28 (discourse on the bread of life) Key Passage So they said to Jesus, What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing? (John 6:30) Adult When has your faith helped you believe without seeing signs from God? Child Who helps you believe in things you cannot see? CHILDREN S ENVELOPES Offering envelopes for children may be found in the back of the church. The boxes are marked with the children s names. Please pick up your box this weekend. If your child has received First Communion and would like to receive envelopes, please call the rectory. CHICKEN BBQ IS COMING SEPTEMBER 15TH The Fundraising Committee will be sponsoring a Chicken Dinner on Saturday, September 15th. Serving times: 4:30 and 5:30 PM. Menu includes: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, corn, salad, roll. Eat in or take out. Donation: $8.00. A bake sale will be held also. Tickets will be on sale before and after masses during the month of August or can be purchased at the rectory during regular business hours or by contacting Tom Havrilak at 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 $11, Catholic Relief Services $1, Total $13, BLOOD DRIVE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 24TH A Blood Drive will be held in Conlan Hall on Friday, August 24th, from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free 57.6 oz. container of any variety Turkey Hill SunBrew Iced Tea. Schedule your blood donation appointment today at redcrossblood.org or RED CROSS. THANK YOU, ALTAR SERVERS! On behalf of our parish family, we would like to congratulate our graduating servers - thank you for your dedication to our parish. We also would like to welcome the following new servers: John Callaghan, Rebecca Frey, Kevin McNulty, Nicholas Miriagliani and Luke Spivey. Thank you for becoming part of this ministry in our parish. NEW YOUNG ADULT GROUP FORMING Who: Young Adults, aged What: Young Adult Mass & BBQ When: Sunday, August 12th - 4:30 PM Where: St. Nicholas Parish, Wilkes-Barre RSVP: NEPAYoungCatholics@gmail.com The barbeque is potluck - we are asking everyone to bring a dish to share with 8-10 friends. It can be a side dish, entrée, or dessert, burgers and hotdogs will be available as well. Weekly Operating Budget $19, Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.

4 Page 4 A U G U S T 5, Regional Youth Ministry Comprised of the Catholic Communities of Swoyersville, Luzerne, Kingston Larksville and Plymouth Voic or SJBrian@aol.com The Youth and Adults of the Regional Youth Ministry returned Saturday, July 29th, from their Habitat trip to West Virginia. The week was filled with hard work, prayer, and great fellowship among the youth and adults. - Watch for new and exciting events. Planning for events in the upcoming year are soon to be in the works. We should have some information available approximately mid-august. Prayer Cards 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. SUMMER CRAFT SHOW Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township, Soup for the Souls Summer Craft Show will be held on Sunday, August 18th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Fair goers can purchase our famous homemade potato pancakes and watch as they are being made from scratch. Other food items will be available along with a bake sale. Besides crafts there will be food and fun for all ages. CHICKEN BBQ An end of summer outdoor Chicken BBQ dinner is scheduled for Sunday, August 26th, on the grounds of the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Highway 315, Laflin. The day starts with Mass at 11:00 AM in the seminary chapel with festivities following until 5:00 PM. Dinner tickets need to be purchased before the event at the seminary office at $10.00 per person. There will also be a Kiddie Korner, along with plenty of games, pony rides, face painting, specialty baskets, instant bingo and live entertainment by the Jeanne Zano Band. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and ice cream will also be available for purchase. All are invited to share in the afternoon of fun. For more information, contact the seminary office at RESILIENT HEART S P I R I T U A L & E M O T I O N A L S E L F - H E L P A N D S U P P O R T I N R E C O V E R I N G F R O M L O S S A N D A G R I E V I N G H E A R T All sessions: the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM to 8 PM - Bergan Parish Center - First Floor. To register, call Sr. Marilyn Karas, RSM, facilitator, at ASAP, or one week before the session. August 14th: Loss is Multi-dimensional One Incurs Many. SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT St. Leo s/holy Rosary Church, Ashley, will hold its Second Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 25th at Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course. Registration: Noon to 1:00 PM; $100 per golfer - Captain & Crew; includes green fees, cart, registration, prizes, refreshments, free range balls and much more. Buffet dinner to follow. Hole sponsorships are being accepted. For more information, call Mike at or Rose at Registration deadline is August 17th. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered in memory of Genevieve Maloney requested by Family Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Genevieve Maloney By Family Rose Budanovits By Family Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in church and slide to the center of the pew.

5 PARISH STAFF Pastoral Outreach Deacon John E. O Connor Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Ministry Jennifer Frusciante Regional Youth Ministry Mr. Brian Williams Worship R.C.I.A. Adult Faith Development Ms. Joan Turel, Program Director, Loyola Singers & Festival Choir Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Directors Mrs. Carmella Faust, Handbells & Accompanist Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Jane Gaudio, Cantors Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Mrs. Mary O Connor Sister Marilyn Karas R.S.M. The Social Concerns Corner The generosity of our parishioners to the clients/recipients of the West Side Food Bank is greatly appreciated. As summer is here, school is now on vacation time and there are no school provided breakfasts or lunches. This increased pressure on family food budgets needs more food assistance. The Food Bank especially needs juice and peanut butter. Please continue your gifts of the other listed food items. *spaghetti sauce*beef stew*canned hams/chicken* Mixed fruit*vegetables*soup* (PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS) THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! UPCOMING BAZAARS August St. John the Evangelist, Pittston August St. John the Baptist, Larksville Monday 7:30 Mary Beth Shields-ALM Shields Family 12:10 Rita Ann Bator-LM C. & H. Swantkowski Tuesday 7:30 Dorothy Tregan-ALM Joann 12:10 John Yosh-LM Mr. & Mrs. Michael Homza Wednesday 7:30 Lorraine Klass-LM McGee Family 12:10 Mary Monaghan-LM Mr. & Mrs. Martin Lenahan Thursday 7:30 John Montague-LM Joseph F. McKeown 12:10 John Yudiski-LM Dorothy & Terry Kishel Friday REMEMBERING August 6 11 Receptionist Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Maintenance Cemetery Clerks Visiting Priests Parochial Vicar Pastor vicpole@gmail.com Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis Mr. Ronald Gaylord Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Daniel Issing C.S.C. Rev. Tony Urban Rev. Alex J. Roche Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E. 7:30 Peter Anania-LM Mr. & Mrs. Louis Campenni 12:10 Jack Rodgers, Jr.-ALM Granny, Mother & Family Saturday 7:30 Walter Falchek-LM JoAnn Piorkowski 4 pm Ralph Moharsky-LM John & Rosemary Bukosky 5:30 pm Madeline Wilson-LM Ruth Ann & Art Gramps REGIONAL YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on how to get involved with the Regional Youth Ministry as a Youth Leader, please contact Brian Williams, our Regional Coordinator of Catholic Youth Ministry. The Regional Youth Ministry Voic is (570) and SJBRIAN@aol.com