THE CHURCH OF S AINT I GNATIUS L OYOLA 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.
Page 2 J A N U A R Y 1 3, 2 0 1 9 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 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sunday, January 27 th Grade 3 Family Morning/Class Mass. All grade 3 students, both public and private schools, and their families are strongly encouraged to attend this morning. It will begin at 9:15 am in Conlan Hall with a light continental breakfast and family activity followed by the class Mass at 10:30 am. Wednesday, February 6 th Grade 7 and 8 release time Sunday, February 10 th Confirmation class meeting, Conlan Hall, 6:30-7:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory for the class members. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered In Memory of Genevieve Cawley By Family WEEKLY MEDITATION In today s gospel, Jesus hears the words: You are my Beloved Son with whom I am well pleased. How wonderful it will be when we hear these words said of us. As we start this week, let us meditate on how we are currently living out our lives and ask for the strength to continue to follow the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, regardless of the cost. THANK YOU CHRISTMAS THANK YOU! Please allow me to extend my sincere gratitude for the dedication and support of so many individuals who assisted in the preparation for Christmas here at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. I am so grateful to the many who assisted in making our Christmas celebrations so beautiful. The countless volunteers who spent so much time cleaning, setting up and decorating the Church and Chapel both inside and out, our various musical ministries (Mrs. Carmella Faust, Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Mrs. Pat Fennell, Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Mr. George Andresky), the lectors, extraordinary ministers of communion, altar servers, sacristans, ushers, seamstresses, decorators, cleaners, and the coordinators of the many activities, projects and events during the season (i.e. Christmas Party for the children, Pierogi Sale, Holy Family Sunday, Christmas Gatherings/Dinners, Mary s Ministry, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir concert, etc )! Gratitude is also extended to the service of our parish staff, Mary Lewis, Jen Carey, Bill Gross, Matt Fiske, Mary Fiske and Linda Colianni. We are blessed! On behalf of the parish community I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude! Finally, to the entire parish community thank you for your presence and generous support of our parish. The Magi came and laid their gifts before the Child that day. But greater than the gifts they gave were those they took away. So may you too, as you today adore your Lord anew, receive more gifts than you can give God bless and care for you! Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of William E. Lewis By Daughters, Cheryl & Mary In Memory of Rose Budanovitz By Family 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. Think gospel! Please make room for your neighbor in Church and slide to the center of the pew.
J A N U A R Y 1 3, 2 0 1 9 Page 3 W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R 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 $13,501.60 (472 Envelopes) Christmas $40,042.00 Holy Day $3,740.80 This Week s Expenses $11,181.37 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2019 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 30th. The event includes a 2:30 PM Mass at St. Peter s Cathedral followed by a reception. Please call the Rectory to register by March 29th. DIOCESE ADDS NAMES TO LIST OF CREDIBLY ACCUSED INDIVIDUALS Following the release of the Grand Jury report last year, Bishop Bambera made a promise that he would be more open and transparent in the way that the Diocese handles occurrences of child sexual abuse. That commitment remains true. In August, the Diocese published on its website a list of all clergy, staff and volunteers who had been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. Since then, additional victims have come forward. Eleven new names have been added to the online list. Those new names are listed below. We will continue to alert you periodically in the case that additional individuals are added to this list. If you are aware of additional allegations of wrongdoing or any information that should be included on this list, please contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator Mary Beth Pacuska at (570) 862-7551 or Monsignor Thomas Muldowney, Vicar General, at (570) 207-2269. If you have suffered abuse by clergy or anyone working on behalf of the Diocese, you are encouraged to contact Mary Beth Pacuska. These names have been added to the original list of credibly accused individuals: DIOCESAN CLERGY - Polcha, Michael C. and Pulicare, Michael J. MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS ORDERS - Bourbon, Francis C. (S.J.), Fertal, Joseph (SVD), Garrity, Stephen M., (S.J.), Long, Arthur J. (S.J.), Pisaneschi, Sister Clare (M.P.F.), Rebovich, John (OSJ) BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Please leave Box Tops for Education with UPC bar code and soda tabs to benefit Good Shepherd Academy. Boxes are located in the Church and Chapel foyers. LAITY Maroni, Mark - Smith, Richard - Yarros, David Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of the Church and Chapel.
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK MASS On Sunday, February 10, 2019 we will celebrate the World Day of the Sick. At the Noon liturgy we will pray for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Immediately following the liturgy we will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick for all parishioner and friends wishing to receive God s healing grace and strength. APPOINTMENT OF NEW YOUTH MINISTER - ROB YANIK Father Mosley, Deacon O Connor, and Monsignor Tressler are happy to announce the appointment of a part-time youth minister to minister to and with our young people. Rob grew up in the Back Mountain as one of nine children. He is a graduate of Kings College where he studied theology and political science. He also spent one additional year studying philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He currently serves as a support coordinator for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services. As a complement to his work and ministry, he also is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Luzerne County judiciary. All youth in Grades 7-12 are invited to meet Rob today (Sunday) at 5:30 PM in Conlan Hall. Light refreshments will be served. All young people are encouraged to attend and hear Rob s plans for our youth ministry program. Rob is very excited to begin his new ministry here at St. Ignatius. C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R COFFEE & DONUTS Coffee and Donuts will be served after the 10:30 AM and Noon Masses next Sunday, January 20th. Please stop in to Conlan Hall and visit with fellow parishioners. WINTER BAKE SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED After our weekend Masses on January 26-27 th, Mary s Ministry will host a bake sale to help support our work in the parish. If you like to make breakfast baked goods, cookies or sweet treats and would be willing to contribute items to sell, please feel free to do so. Volunteers are also needed to help make welsh cookies at Conlan Hall (1 or 2 dates TBA) and/or assist with selling in the vestibules at the church and chapel. Please contact Maribeth Girton at 570-814-0997 as soon as possible for details. PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER JAN. 19TH-20TH TO FEB. 2ND & 3RD Mary s Ministry s annual Pro-Life Baby Shower will be held January 19-20 to February 2-3. Boxes will be located in the back of the Church and Chapel for donations of new and nearly new baby clothing, sleepers, blankets, baby wipes, washcloths and bath items. There is an ongoing need especially for diapers. Items need not be wrapped. Baby seats and furniture meeting safety standards may also be accepted. For questions or concerns please contact Kate Corgan at 287-1060. All donations will be distributed through the local Pro-Life office and will be given to needy babies in our area. Please help with this important project! Page 4 Monday Worship Commission 7:00 PM Tuesday Rosary Makers - 11:30 AM Conlan Hall Senior Citizens - 1:30 PM Conlan Hall Wednesday Community Commision 4:00 PM Cantors - 6:00 PM Church Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM Conlan Hall Thursday Children s Choir 6:45 PM Holy Name Society - 7 PM Conlan Hall Contemporary Ensemble 7:30 PM Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:00 PM Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola
J A N U A R Y 1 3, 2 0 1 9 Monday REMEMBERING January 14th 20th 7:30 Elizabeth Tamalis Leo & Marie Martin 12:10 William Sabol-MM Nancy Flannery Tuesday 7:30 Beverly Longo-ALM Daughters, Susan & Sandy 12:10 James & Tricia Fennell-ALM Family Wednesday 7:30 Marguerite Lipski Rich & Judy Lipski & Family 12:10 Helene Paulina-ALM Sister, Rosalie Thursday 7:30 Beatrice Marko Marko & Wilson Families 12:10 John & Isabelle Mesaros-ALM Tom & Maureen Smith Friday 7:30 William E. Lewis-ALM Daughters, Cheryl & Mary 12:10 Anna Mae Yarashas Gary & Marc Saturday 7:30 Thomas O Leary Connie Jugus Page 5 ATTENTION FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS There will be no Finance Council Meeting in January. A meeting will be scheduled in February with a date to be announced. HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Holy Redeemer High School Grade 8 Placement/ Scholarship Test Result Night and Registration Night for incoming Freshmen will be held January 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. (snow date Jan. 24th) Appointments for class scheduling for new students for the 2019-2020 school year will be held on February 7, 11 and 12 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Call Holy Redeemer High School s Guidance Department at 570-829-2424 to set an appointment. HOLY NAME SOCIETY NIGHT AT THE RACES SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND The Holy Name Society will sponsor its Annual Night at the Races on Saturday, March 2nd in Conlan Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Admission is free and seating is first come-first serve basis - no reserved seating. Food and refreshments are ALL included. Horses will be able to be purchased before and during the event. This is an adult only event. Please come out and support our society and the Church and have fun with your neighbors and parishioners. If anyone wishes to sponsor a race ($25.00) or donate prizes, or bake treats, please call Tom Havrilak at 570-287-7768. 4:00 PM Mary Mary Alice Pringle Sailus Family 5:30 PM Josephine Balakier St. Hedwig s Rosary Makers Sunday 7:00 AM John Brawley Tom & Marianne Hannigan 8:30 AM John Marks Arlene Tomaine 10:30 AM Ellen Wagner Mary E. McDonald 12:00 PM For the People of the Parish ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINES FOR UPCOMING BULLETINS: BULLETIN DEADLINE JAN. 27TH JAN. 16TH FEB. 3RD JAN. 23RD FEB. 10TH JAN. 30TH FEB. 17TH FEB. 6TH ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEIVED AFTER NOON ON THE DEADLINE DATE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT BULLETIN.
J A N U A R Y 1 3, 2 0 1 9 Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE January 19th & 20th Saturday 4:00 PM J. & D. Carey D. Duesler, J. Duesler, J. Lenahan N. Bellas, K. Hungarter H. O Brien, A. Petros M. Preiman & M. Vodzak Saturday 5:30 PM L. Rinker & J. Gallagher K. Smedley, J. Stretanski M.B. Zelinsky A. Ambrose & A, Klopp Sunday 7:00 AM Lector G. Thackara J. Donlan & T. Verbyla Sunday 8:30 AM J. Girvan & P. Endler J. Semcheski, J. Lyons, J. Lyons E. Cronin VOICE OF ASSUMPTA COUNCIL #3987 The Knights of Columbus was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney, New Haven, Connecticut in 1882. Council #3987 holds their meetings at St. Ignatius Church. Brother Knights and Officers are building on the success of the past to fulfill the mission of the Knights of Columbus to the Church, council, family, youth and community. Brother Knights are asked and encouraged to come to council meetings and bring their ideas, enthusiasm and dedication to participate in the new phase of Assumpta Council #3987 at St. Ignatius Church. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM in Conlan Hall. You do not have to be a member of St. Ignatius to belong to the Council. Thomas Havrilak, Grand Knight @SILKingston Food Pantry donations for November and December totaled 1,993 items and $46.00. These totals do not include items or money donated during the November food drive. Our current food needs include canned fruit, raisins, canned pasta, cereal, Mac n cheese and peanut butter and jelly. All non-perishables are welcome and appreciated as are personal items and monetary donations. Personal items needed include: toothpaste, deodorant, razors, soap, shampoo, body lotions, toilet paper etc. Cash and checks are welcome with checks payable to Al Beech Food Pantry. Food and personal items should be placed in the bins in the Church & Chapel. Monetary donations can be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory during business hours. Please mark the envelope Food Pantry. Thank you for your generous support. It is greatly appreciated. God bless you. JANUARY THEOLOGY ON TAP The Office for Parish Life will be hosting Theology on Tap on Tuesday, January 22 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Emma Gallagher, a campus minister at King s College, will be speaking on the topic New Year, New Me: Setting Healthy Expectations for 2019. Dinner will be provided for seven dollars and drinks will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there! Continued on page 7 www.facebook.com/stignatiuspa
Page 7 J A N U A R Y 1 3, 2 0 1 9 Sunday Stewards 1,398 Families receive envelopes January 5th 291 attended the 4:00 PM Mass 123 Families used their envelopes and offered $1,917.50 112 attended the 5:30 PM Mass 62 Families used their envelopes and offered $1,705.00 January 6th 181 attended the 7:00 AM Mass 63 Families used their envelopes and offered $1,205.00 106 attended the 8:30 AM Mass 56 Families used their envelopes and offered $1,357.00 326 attended the 10:30 AM Mass 90 Families used their envelopes and offered $1,788.00 86 attended the Noon Mass 47 Families used their envelopes and offered $2,030.00 Received in Mail: 31 families mailed their envelopes and offered $1,573.00 Total Envelopes Used: 472 Thanks to all who are supporting the parish! NOTICE REGARDING REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR It is the policy of the Diocese of Scranton to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor to law enforcement. If you are a victim of sexual abuse committed by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton, you are encouraged to immediately report the matter to law enforcement. If any priest, deacon, religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton has cause or reason to suspect that a minor has been subjected to any form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, the matter will be reported to law enforcement. In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania s Child Protective Services Laws, reports of suspected abuse should also be made immediately by phone to the 24-HourChild Abuse hotline (ChildLine) at 1-800-932-0313 o r e l e c t r o n i c a l l y a t www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis It is also the policy of the Diocese to adhere to all civil and state regulations. To this end, the Diocese is equally committed to adhering to the norms of the Code of Canon Law and to upholding the tenets of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, which includes supporting victims of sexual abuse of a minor should be reported to the Victim Assistance Coordinator - Mary Beth Pausha at 570-862-7551 or the Diocesan officials, including the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G. at 570-207-2269. MINISTRY SCHEDULE Continued Sunday 10:30 AM J. Deemer & G. Gayeski G. Bokrosh, M. Butcher E. Featherman, P. Kupetz A. Evan & B. Mattey Sunday 12 Noon C. Liskov & M. Bednarek C. Gazowski, T. Gazowski M. Heffers R. Frey & K. Gring, Jr. Robert Ardoline
Page 8 J A N U A R Y 1 3, 2 0 1 9 S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE 2018 THANKSGIVING DINNER We would like to thank the many parishioners and community members who helped to make the 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner such a wonderful event. This year we served approximately 215 meals in Conlan Hall and delivered approximately 150 additional meals to the homebound in the area. Extra meals and deserts remaining after the dinner were donated to Ruth s Place. This outreach would simply not have been possible without the work of the many dedicated individuals who prepared the dinners in Conlan, donated food and desserts, provided financial assistance, shared fellowship with our dinner guests, delivered meals to homebound in the surrounding community, and/or volunteered time for kitchen prep and cleanup. We are profoundly grateful to everyone who lived and fulfilled the mission of the Thanksgiving Dinner through their service, and we thank you for making a commitment to this ministry part of your spiritual journey at St. Ignatius. Please keep an eye out for announcements regarding the Thanksgiving Dinner next Fall, and please encourage your friends to share in this ministry, as we are especially happy to welcome new volunteers. Thank you again for all of your help and for all that you do for St. Ignatius! Sincerely, The Service Coordinating Team THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FALL GROCERY BAG COLLECTION!!! The Service Coordinating Team and the St. Ignatius Al Beech Food Pantry Volunteers would like to thank everyone for their generosity during the Fall 2018 Grocery Bag Collection the weekend of Nov. 3 & 4. Thanks to your support, were able to collect 383 grocery bags of food (approximately 7,660 food items) and approximately $745 in additional donations for the Al Beech Food Pantry. Special thanks to Keyco and Weis for their donations of grocery bags, and special thanks to Mericle for the use of their truck. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed food and financial donations to the collection as well as to all of the volunteers who helped pass out and collect bags at the Church and Chapel and sort and stock the food at the Food Pantry. If you are in need of food, please call The Al Beech Food Pantry at 570-288-0934 on Monday or Thursday between 1:00 and 2:30 PM. If you are interested in volunteering at the Food Pantry, please call Anne Marie at 570-288- 6446 or Peggy at 570-283-2395. Thank you and God Bless! TEN DAY TRIP WITH TWO NIGHTS IN LONDON AND 8 DAY CRUISE FRANCE, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, LONDON WITH OUR PASTOR, MSGR. TRESSLER The trip will depart on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 and return on October 26 th. We will fly from Philadelphia International Airport arriving in London for two nights prior to our cruise and we will also have a tour of the city. On Saturday, October 19 th we will board Royal Caribbean Independence of the Sea to set sail. The cruise will have port calls in Le Havre, France (allowing for a day trip to Paris or Normandy), Vigo, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal and then return to London for our flight home. The entire trip including hotel, cruise, transportation, transfers and fees is priced starting at 2995.00 per person based on double occupancy. For further information or to make your reservation, please contact Debbie Freas at 570-288-9311 or John Madden at TravelWorld - 570-342-5790.
BAPTISM Expectant and new parents are asked to participate in a seminar on Baptism. Please call the Rectory at 570-288-6446. 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. 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) NEW PARISHIONERS Please register by calling the rectory. Those moving should inform the office as soon as possible. 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) 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 570-288-6446. This journey in faith is concerned with the total formation of the person into living and serving with the Church community. PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: 570-718-4724 Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Michael S. Reese Phone: 570-829-2424 MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Monsignor Tressler, Father Mosley, Deacon O Connor, George Andresky, Nancy Bellas, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre Maria Edmunds, Maura Fennell, Gloria Galante, Molly Kachmar Cynthia Liskov, Kimberly McNulty Finance Council Monsignor Tressler, Rich Garman, Ellen Kornfeld, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley Buildings & Grounds Committee - Pat Clemente, Steve Ellis, Matt Fiske, Carl Kachmar, John Schwartz, Jared Urbanski Word Coordinating Team Danielle Cino-Taylor, Patricia Cole, Gerry Dicton, Maria Edmunds, Carmella Faust, Gloria Galante Linda Goff, Betty Habler, Cindy Liskov, Ruth McEvoy, Father Mosley, Art Piccone, Tony Verbyla Worship Coordinating Team George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Denise Mosca, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team Renee Anderson, Kristen Billek Boyle, Terri Bunton, Michael Demko, Betty Habler, Mary Hosey, Molly Kachmar, Michele Martin, Sally McGinley, Father Mosley, Helen O Brien Mike Stretanski Service Commission - Steve Durk, Jane Girvan, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Mary McGinley, Kim McNulty, Deacon O Connor, Tom Scappaticci, Mike Stretanski, Bob Tuttle PARISH STAFF Pastor Parochial Vicar Pastoral Outreach Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Receptionist SILOffice@aol.com Cemetery Clerks Monsignor David L. Tressler Reverend Joseph J. Mosley joseph.mosley81@gmail.com 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 Minister Worship Maintenance Sacristan Visiting Clergy Rob Yanik Mrs. Carmella Faust, Director of Liturgy 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 Bill Gross Matt Fiske Rev. Joseph Adonizio Rev. Andrew Sinnott