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. 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 com- W mitment 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.
T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T Page 2 OFFERTORY ENVELOPE NOTICE: Due to recent vandalism, we are asking parishioners to no longer place offertory envelopes in the mailbox in front of the rectory. Please deliver envelopes by hand, mail, or in church. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you, as always, for your continued support of our parish community. A D V E N T 2 0 1 6 B E G I N S N O V E M B E R 2 7 T H 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 $13,624.05 This Week s Expenses $40,736.79 FAMILY ADVENT WREATH MAKING We welcome everyone to a Family Advent Wreath Making afternoon on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00 PM in Conlan Hall for this St. Ignatius tradition. This afternoon is open to the entire parish family. Spend quality time together constructing your own Family Advent Wreath to be used year after year. If you were present in the past and still have your wreath form, please bring it along with you; if not, the wreath form, evergreens and candles will be provided. Snacks will be served. Participants are encouraged to attend the 4:00 PM Mass for the wreaths to be blessed. Come and enter the holiday with the true spirit of Christmas! Sign-up sheets are available in the foyers of the Church and Chapel. You may bring additional decorations such as ribbons, bows or pine cones to personalize your wreath. Work gloves and wire cutters are helpful. ADVENT CANDLE BEARERS Help us light the candles of our parish Advent Wreaths - be a candle bearer! Individuals as well as families of any size are welcome to carry a candle! Sign-up sheets will be located in the back of the Church and Chapel. Sign up for a Liturgy of your choice! ADVENT EVENING PRAYER Please join us each Sunday evening during Advent at 7:00 PM to celebrate this brief but important prayer of the Church. Make this a part of your journey to Christmas. LITTLE BLUE BOOKS FOR ADVENT AND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON Six minutes a day. Each 24-hour day has 240 six minute packages. During the Advent and Christmas seasons, you re asked to give one of the those to the Lord. The books will be distributed at all Masses this weekend. Don t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.
Page 3 N O V E M B E R 2 0, 2 0 1 6 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 NEWS Sunday, November 27th - No Class for Grades 1-6 Wednesday, November 30th - If the Grades 7 & 8 have returned to the Middle School, there will be release time class on this date. Saturday, December 3rd - First Penance retreat, Bergan Hall, 10 AM - Noon. All members of this year s First Communion class are expected to attend. Sunday, December 4th - Grade 7 Family Morning/Class Mass. All Grade 7 students, both public and private schools, and their families are strongly encouraged to attend. The morning 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. The Altar Breads and Wine for this week are offered For the Greater Honor and Glory of God as requested by Bob & Mildred Walsh OUR THANKFUL TREE In the sanctuary of the Church this weekend, a tree was decorated with leaves that the youth of our parish expressed words of Thanksgiving. The leaves will be displayed on the tree until Advent as a visible reminder of youthful hope and gratitude within the parish. We ask that you keep the children, young adults and parishioners of all ages in your prayers as we reflect on all the good in our lives and how God s love is present within us. An Adult Christmas Journey through the Scriptures: Our Bible Studies program for this Advent will be, most appropriately, the Infancy Narratives. Parishioners and friends are invited to join us in Bergen Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, November 29 th, December 6 th and 13 th or at 8:15 a.m. on Fridays, December 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th. There will be no fee for this series since participants will use their own bibles and share their insights to the text. Though surprisingly brief the Infancy Narratives constitute only four chapters: 2 from Matthew and 2 from Luke they are filled with wonderful and inspirational details of what transpires as God presents his greatest gift to us, Jesus. Rather than relying on question booklets, discussions will be guided by prompts provided for each week s reading and by your responses to the scripture. We hope you can join us for this adult Christmas journey through the scriptures. Please contact the rectory of your intent to participate at 570-288-6446. Sanctuary Candles Burn this week In Memory of Anna & Leo Servello By Servello Family In Memory of Linda Jagoda By Family ADULT FAITH FORMATION As we prepare for the Advent Season to celebrate the Nativity, we remember that the Holy Family was homeless in Bethlehem - There was no room at the inn. Sister Cathy McGroarty, R.S.M. will speak on contemporary homeless women and children. She is the director of McAuley House in Plymouth, the old St. Vincent s Convent and will be our guest speaker on Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00 PM in Bergan Hall. All are welcome to learn some facts about women and family homelessness in the Wyoming Valley and the Church and see our response as baptized followers of Jesus. W E E K L Y M E D I T A T I O N The repentant thief simply asked Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom. This criminal confessed his sins and then repented and asked forgiveness. We too, sinners all, can confidently approach our King and say Jesus, remember me when I die. These words of understanding and faith teach us that Jesus is the King of all of us. 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.
W O R S H I P L I T U R G Y A N D P R A Y E R QUESTION OF THE WEEK Christ the King - True authority Reading I 2 Samuel 5:1-3 (David king of Israel) Reading II Colossians 1:12-20 (Christ s fullness and reconciliation) Gospel Luke 23:35-43 (the crucifixion; the king of the Jews) Key Passage For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things (Colossians 1:20) Adult Following the example of Jesus, what is the best way to exercise your authority over others? Youth How do you show responsible leadership? THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - NOVEMBER 24TH Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM in the Church. Please note there will be no 7:30 AM or 12:10 PM Mass on this day. Page 4 Monday Bell Choir - 6:30 PM - Church Spiritual Exercises - 7:00 PM Bergan Parish Center (2nd Floor) Tuesday Gathered & Growing - 6:30 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor) Holy Name Meeting - 7:00 PM Conlan Hall MEMORIAL CANDLES If your loved one was buried from St. Ignatius during the past year and you were unable to attend the Memorial Mass on November 2nd, his/her candle can be found on the window sills. You are welcome to take the candle with you. Thursday Thanksgiving Day Mass - 9:00 AM - Church Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry - 12:30 PM Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor) USHERS / GREETERS / HOSPITALITY MINISTRY WE ARE GROWING What a difference a warm smile and a sincere welcome makes in the lives of others! Our Mission is to welcome each person who enters through our doors with a Spirit of love and compassion. We are called the "door keepers" or "watchers", and have the privilege of making the first and last impression on a person who walks into the church. We can ease a visitor's transition from an uneasy curiosity to security and enjoyment. This is just one of the primary goals of the Greeters, Ushers & Hospitality Minister. In addition, ushers need to maintain order and keep movement during service to a minimum. Our ushers are trained to be on one accord with our Pastor, to be accommodating in any way so that the vision of the service can be achieved. Meeting and greeting all members and visitors with the same warmth and love, providing bulletins to everyone and leading the members or visitors to their seats, and maintaining order during offering; all the while, being cheerful and reverent. This ministry involves one training session a year, and there is ongoing education and support offered throughout the year. Ministers serve once a month at the liturgy they normally attend, but are encouraged to serve whenever there is an opening. Interested individuals and families should be hospitable, have an ability to see the needs of others and respond to them, and be welcoming. If you have an interest in serving others in this way, please contact the parish office at 570-288-6446 or members of our Worship Coordinating Team found on the back of the bulletin. IN MEMORIAM Jean Charneski Teach us to give and not to count the cost. Ignatius of Loyola
N O V E M B E R 2 0, 2 0 1 6 Page 5 Monday REMEMBERING November 21st 27th 7:30 Robert Rapach Rick & Paula Kloss 12:10 Nellie Hahn-ALM Daughters Tuesday 7:30 Frank O Brien Family-ALM Family 12:10 Marietta Boyd-ALM Mom & Dad Wednesday 7:30 Anna & Leo Servello-ALM Servello Family 12:10 Alfred & Helen Sileski-ALM John & Andrea Thursday - Thanksgiving Day 9:00 AM Anna Anna Mae Thomas Shirley & Gene Gingo Friday No 7:30 AM or 12:10 PM Mass today. 7:30 Jean Michalek Ann Marie Pavlick 12:10 Josephine Matici John & Alice Matukonis Saturday 7:30 Margaret Boyle-ALM Family 4 pm John Bogdan Kristin & Todd Prutzman 5:30 pm Beatrice Ryneski Eleanor Kaminski Sunday 7:00 am Mal Limongeli, Sr. Dr. Bernard Frantz C O M M U N I T Y G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R IT S PIEROGI TIME AGAIN!!! Order your pierogi for the holidays as soon as possible so we can update our production if necessary. LAST DAY to order is November 28th. Prune and jalapeno by special order. Please call Jeanie Pieczynski at 570-407-2164 or Joan Stretanski at 570-287-6554. Schedule for making Pierogi: Catch-up for all kinds - Monday, Nov. 28th - Prep; Tuesday, Nov. 29th - Production Pick Up will be on production Tuesdays after the 12:10 PM Mass. Last Day for pick up is Tuesday, December 6th from 4:00-7:00 PM. As usual, any help will be greatly appreciated. For questions and information, call Mike at 570-287-6554 or 570-817-3430. MARY S MINISTRY CHARITY HOLIDAY SOCIAL FEATURING SOUNDS ABOUND QUARTET, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 TH Do not delay. Plan now to join your parish family and friends for some holiday fun and refreshments. On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Mary s Ministry will host a Charity Holiday Social from 5:30 7:30 PM in Conlan Hall. A light supper meal will be served from 5:30-6:30 PM followed by a special Christmas treat. Sounds Abound Quartet from the Wyoming Valley Harmony Chorus will perform songs of the season. Advance reservations are required. In place of an entrance fee, participants are asked to contribute a wrapped Christmas present for an adult woman to be donated to residents at McAuley House and Ruth s Place. Please attach a removable tag indicating the package contents. Gifts will be collected at the door. Contact Elaine Whipple at 288-3546 ASAP for details and to reserve your seat. Reservation deadline is Sunday December 4, 2016. S E R V I C E H E L P I N G O T H E R S HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Compassionate Care Hospice needs volunteers to visit with hospice patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in private residences. A few hours of your time means the world to our patients seeking companionship. To touch a heart is to change a life. Please contact Sylvia Kolosinsky, Volunteer Coordinator at 579-451-1031 or email Sylvia.kolosinsky@cchnet.net 8:30 am For the People of the Parish 10:30 am Chris Shumbris George & Mary Ann Andresky 12:00 pm Barbara Felia Dolores Goble & Family For full parish calendar go to: www.stignatiuspa.com/calendar
N O V E M B E R 2 0, 2 0 1 6 Page 6 MINISTRY SCHEDULE November 26 & 27 Saturday 4:00 PM J. Blewitt & C. Urban N. Bellas, T. Crawford T. Jagoda, B. Gabriesheski, K. Hungarter J. Lenahan, H. O Brien M. McFarland & J. Shoemaker Saturday 5:30 PM P. & M. Pisaneschi M. B. Zelinsky, K. Smedley T. Smith A. Roper & M. Savage Sunday 7:00 AM Lector G. Thackara J. Donlan, M. Fiske, T. Thackara Sunday 8:30 AM P. Endler & R. Garman J. Lyons, J. Lyons, A. Maurer A. Lacina & M. Lyons Continued on page 7 CATHOLIC CHORAL CONCERT The Catholic Choral Society will present the 15th Generations Sing Concert on today, Sunday, November 20th at 7:30 PM at St. Peter s Cathedral in Scranton. The Generations Sing concert originated fifteen years ago at the request of Msgr. Joseph Quinn, then pastor of St. Peter s Cathedral, as a part of its sesquicentennial celebration. All are invited to attend; there is no admission charge, however, the opportunity for supporting the concert through a free will offering will be available. For more information, please call 570-587-2753. FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING ENTHRONEMENT MASS A Christ the King Celebration and Enthronement Mass will take place at the Oblates of St Joseph Seminary Chapel on today, Sunday, November 20 th at 3 PM. A Prelude of music selections by the Sacred Heart Singers directed by Ernie Pappa and Jennifer Michel will begin at 2:30 PM. The Mass will be concelebrated by Rev. Daniel Toomey, Spiritual Moderator of the Enthronement Guild and Rev. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, director of the Seminary. Please contact Steve Englot, Board President at 570 287-1653 or Maria Pappa, Coordinator of the Guild at 570 587-0805 for more information or to receive an Enthronement Packet at the Mass in order to Enthrone your home and family to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. All are welcome. DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Wyoming Area Catholic School PTG is sponsoring a Designer Purse Bingo on Sunday, November 27th at Eagle McClure Hose Co., 375 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Food, raffle baskets, 50/50 and more. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Wyoming Area Catholic School, 1690 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. For more information, please call 570-654-7982. HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Placement/Scholarship Test for interested public and private school 8th graders will take place on Saturday, December 10th at 8:30 AM. Please call the Guidance Office at 570-829-2424 for more information. SAINT IGNATIUS THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE The Youth Group is currently collecting non-perishable food items to be packed and distributed to over 25 families in our parish and the community. This is the last weekend food can be accepted for our drive so we may prepare for distributing the bags for the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you still need to drop off your food donation and were not able to bring it to this weekend s Masses, you may drop it off at Bergan Parish Center today (Sunday), November 20th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Thank you for your generosity. Just a reminder! Be sure to check your on-line/mailed copy of liturgy schedule often.
Page 7 MINISTRY SCHEDULE Continued LECTOR WORKBOOKS Please pick up your workbook at the Rectory. Thank you! ATTENTION: GERRITY S & SHUR-SAVE MARKET SHOPPERS If you shop at Gerrity s or other Shur- Save Markets and have not designated your community rewards in support of St. Ignatius Parish, please call our project administer, Patti Kupetz ASAP at 570-288-6856 and give her your Gold Card number and name on the card and she will be able to register you for our parish. The income we receive helps support some of our outreach service projects. THE FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS The Slovak Heritage Society of N.E. PA cordially invite you to celebrate The Feast of St. Nicholas on Sunday, December 4th at 2:00 PM. The event will take place at St. Matthew s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 663 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Come and join us for a wonderful evening of singing Slovak Christmas Carols and sharing Christmas memories. Slovak hospitality will follow. Sunday Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 Sm 5:1-3; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 Monday Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 Friday Rv 20:1-4, 11 21:2; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 A NOTE FROM THE OFFICE! This concerns anyone submitting information for the bulletin via E-Mail. Kindly call the office at 570-288-6446 to alert us when you send an announcement, as we are not always logged in to our email. Thank you for your cooperation! Sunday 10:30 AM R. & T. O Connor M. Hosey, A. Calderone M. Butcher, P. Kupetz D. Mosca, E. Whipple N. Mirigliani & M. Vodzak Sunday 12 Noon K. Neville & A. Piccone T. Gazowski, N. Frusciante C. Gazowski K. Nilson & T. Scott BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for the bulletin must be submitted NINE DAYS in advance of their intended printing. If announcements are received after the due date, please be aware that they will not be included in that weeks bulletin. Thank you for your cooperation. Check us out! E-mail us at SILOffice@aol.com or browse our home page at www.stignatiuspa.com
Page 8 BE AN ANGEL THIS ADVENT As is tradition in our parish, the Angel Wreaths have been placed in the back of the church and the chapel. If you have not already taken an ornament, please consider doing so. The item should be newly purchased. Wrap the gift and attach the ornament to the outside of the package. Place it in the Angel Sleigh in the church or under the Angel Wreath in the chapel, or you may drop it off at the Rectory during office hours. Please do not wrap used items. The deadline for returning the Angel gifts is Sunday, December 4th. If you have any questions or for some reason you are unable to return your gift by the deadline, please contact Jenn Bale at (570)574-9724. Remember to be an angel this Advent. ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINES FOR UPCOMING BULLETINS: BULLETIN DECEMBER 4TH DECEMBER 11TH DECEMBER 18TH DECEMBER 25TH DEADLINE NOVEMBER 23RD DECEMBER 1ST DECEMBER 8TH DECEMBER 15TH www.facebook.com/stignatiuspa/ @SILKingston
PARISH SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Academy: Principal, Mr. James Jones Phone: 570-718-4724 Holy Redeemer High School: Principal, Mrs. Anita Sirak Phone: 570-829-2424 YOUTH MINISTRY Our parish offers a comprehensive Youth Ministry including community building, service, religious education and socialization. Watch the bulletin for ministry information. 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. 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 except during Lent. 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) MINISTRY COUNCILS Pastoral Council Father Chmil, Father Roche, Deacon O Connor, George Andresky, David Baloga, Nancy Bellas, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Maura Fennell, Gloria Galante, Tom Hamill, Molly Kachmar, Cynthia Liskov, Maria Scappaticci Finance Council Father Chmil, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Mary Lewis, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Lisa Rinker, Kay Smedley Buildings & Grounds Committee - Pat Clemente, Matt Fiske, Ron Gaylord, Carl Kachmar, Tom Kopec, John Schwartz, Jared Urbanski Word Coordinating Team Jennifer Bale, Pat Cole, Carmella Faust, Mary Fiske, Bessmarie Frey, Erin Keating, Ruth McEvoy, Arthur Piccone, Danielle Taylor Worship Coordinating Team Father Chmil, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing, Cindy Liskov, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani, Denise Mosca, Stephanie Olmstead, Peggy Yanklunas Community Coordinating Team - Father Roche, Mary Bednarek, Kate Corgan, Nancy Flannery, Betty Habler, Molly Kachmar, Nancy Larralde, Sally McGinley, Roberta McHale, Helen O Brien, Mike Stretanski Service Coordinating Team - Deacon O Connor, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Tom Scappaticci, Bob Tuttle, Mary Beth Vender PARISH STAFF Pastor john.chmil@yahoo.com Assistant Pastor alexjroche@gmail.com Pastoral Outreach Rev. John J. Chmil Rev. Alex J. Roche, S.T.L. Deacon John E. O Connor Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust Religiouseducation1@yahoo.com Mrs. Patty Kopec Youth Ministry stignatiusyg@gmail.com Worship Receptionist Main/Business Office SILOffice@aol.com Maintenance Sacristan Cemetery Clerks Visiting Clergy Jennifer Bale Mrs. Carmella Faust, Director of Liturgy Kim Gnall, Mixed Choir Ensemble Mrs. Elaine Blessing, Contemporary Ensemble & Children s Choir Director Mrs. Pat Fennell, Accompanist Mrs. Caprice Ryman, Accompanist Mr. George Andresky, Accompanist Mrs. Jen Carey Ms. Mary Lewis Ron Gaylord Matt Fiske Ms. Mary Lewis, St. Ignatius Mrs. Jen Carey, St. Mary & St. Hedwig Rev. Joseph Adonizio Rev. Anthony Urban Rev. Richard Zavacki