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St. Anne Catholic Church 450 Washington Avenue Bethlehem, PA, 18017-5944
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) 791-9209 Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT (610) 332-0442 ext. 2019 Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator Charter For protection of Children & Young People as well as other important information can be found at: www.allentowndiocese.org/the-diocese/youth-protection 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 com-munity’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: [email protected] or 610-867-5039 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 Di-ocesan Marriage Preparation Program.
RECTORY SCHOOL CCD OFFICE EXTENDED CARE PRE-SCHOOL 610-867-5039 610-868-4182 610-868-7514 610-317-6392 610-868-7513 Fax: 610-882-4094 Fax: 610-868-8709
E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB-SITE: HTTP://www.stannechurchbethlehem.org SCHOOL - www.stannebethlehem.org
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY, March 4th
7:00 AM - Anthony Marques 8:45 AM - Matt Fischl
TUESDAY, March 5th 7:00 AM - Paul & Eva Steinbach WEDNESDAY, March 6th 7:00 AM - Helen Jaeger 8:45 AM - Erin Connell (L) 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Nancy Gautreau THURSDAY, March 7th 7:00 AM - Suzanne Connell (L) 8:45 AM - John Mies FRIDAY, March 8th 7:00 AM - Charles & Sue Tedesco SATURDAY, March 9th 8:45 AM - Edward & Jennie Redding Anticipated Mass for First Sunday of Lent 4:30 PM - Fred Jordan SUNDAY, March 10th 7:30 AM - Helen Jaeger 9:00 AM - Franz & Gerta Philipp 10:30 AM - Thomas Drew 12:00 PM - John Zavecz READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab,18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 Altar Flowers: Those who wish to order flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion may call the rectory office 610-867-5039……. Cost is $50. Pray For Our Deceased: Darlene Urbanavage. 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 — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks (Sirach 27:4-7). Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:54-59). Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45). Bible Study: After a brief break, Scripture studies resume in March. Fr. Kevin Bobbin will offer Bible Study on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. We begin on Monday, March 4th. Please join us. Our first series will be “An Introduction to the Old Testament.” Just bring your Bible. Call Fidelia with questions at 610-867-5039. Prayer Chain: Anyone in need of spiritual support may place their requests on the Prayer Chain by contacting Joan at 610-844-6129 or [email protected]. 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.
March 6, 2018 7:00, 8:45 AM 12:00, 7:00 PM
*Ashes will be distributed at all masses.
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)
**************************************** Doing penance for one’s sins is a first step to-
wards obtaining forgiveness and winning eternal salvation.
+ Pope John 23rd +
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Helper’s Pilgrimage: Please join Fr. Adam Sedar and the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants at the prayer Pilgrimage for the unborn and all those involved in abortion. The pilgrimage on March 9th begins with Mass at 8:00 AM at Notre Dame Church of Bethlehem, and continues with the Rosary at the AWC abortion site located at 31 South Commerce Way in the Bethlehem Industrial Park. Please note: It is not necessary to go to the Abortion Center, you may remain in the church to pray the Rosary. Contact info: 610-674-4624. St. Joseph Feast Day “Polka” Mass: All are welcome to attend the celebration of St. Joseph Feast Day “Polka” Mass at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 23rd at St. Joseph’s Slovenian/Windish (105-year-old Romanesque) Church located at 417 E. 5th Street, Bethlehem; sjosephbethlehempa.com. In 2008, several of our European churches in South Side Bethlehem closed. We invite all Catholics especially those past parishioners of closed South Side Bethlehem churches an opportunity to re-unite in attending this 11th Anniversary Mass. EXPEDIENCY IS NO JUSTIFICATION No one is justified in doing evil on the ground of expediency. —Theodore Roosevelt
Fr. Mongiello CD Sales: While supplies last, Fr. Mongiello’s “From the Heart, For the Soul” CD may be purchased at the rectory or ordered online at the parish website: www.StAnneChurchBethlehem.org. More will be ordered for production as needed, so please be patient if demand surpasses supply - Thanks! 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 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 ASH Wednesday - broad view of Lent. 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, March 6th at 7:00 PM. Bethlehem Catholic Marching Band: Will be hosting their 7th Annual Designer Bag Bingo on Sunday, March 3th in the Bethlehem Catholic H.S. Cafeteria. Doors open at 1 PM, bingo starts at 2 PM. Cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Sue Wasilewski at [email protected]. Rachel’s Vineyard: An intimate spiritual journey for anyone seeking healing after abortion. In a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment you can focus on this painful time in your life and enter into the process of healing. Though scripture readings, guided meditations, and activities flowing from the meditations you can experience God’s compassion and forgiveness. The retreat will be the weekend of March 22-24. For registration information contact Sr. Meg Cole at 610-332-0442, ext.2019 or 1-866-3Rachel; email [email protected]. Registration deadline is March 14th.
The word is near you, in your mouth and in
your heart. — Romans 10:8
Our Lenten Obligation The Lenten obligation, as determined for Catho-lics in the United states by our bishops, requires that fasting be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The law of abstinence is to be ob-served on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. Who must fast? All Catholics who are between the ages of 18 and 59. Who Must Abstain? All Catholics who are 14 years and older. What does fasting mean? Fasting means that those obliged may take only one full meal on the day of fast. Two lighter meals may be taken to maintain strength. What does abstinence mean? The law of absti-nence forbids the eating of meat, including poul-try. Voluntary abstinence refers to refraining from lawful pleasures in a spirit of penance.
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THE INSIDE SHOWS In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us. Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws. And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus’ images, is true: “What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh.” By and by, the inside will show through. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Family Matters: “Love them, don’t judge them’ - we pray for all single parent moms/dads and their children. In “choosing life”, they commit to parenting their children well. They need our prayers and support. During this week we ask you to invoke our Blessed Mother to sustain them in their being good moms and dads. Pray For One Another Coffee & Donuts: The Parish Council will host coffee and donut on Sunday, March 3 after the 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses in the Vestibule. All are welcome. Come chat with some members of our parish council. WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT Needed to meet Church Budget ………..$ 14,712 Contributions - Sunday Envelopes …… $ 10,499 Contributions - Parish Giving ………… .$ 948 Total Contributions 7/1/18 to now ……..$ 510,412 YTD Budget to now ……………………$ 514,920 Total Over (Under) Budget …………….$ (4,508)
Children’s Word: will be held on Mar. 10th. 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 [email protected].
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in the convent. Parishioners are wel-come 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 610-807-9906. Food Project: “Donate Food” bins are located at four entranc-es of the church. Your donations of non-perishable food and toiletries will be distributed to those in need in our community. Do not do-nate 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 610-867-2177, identify as a St. Anne’s Pa-rishioner. 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.
Page Five Sunday, Mar 3: 8:45 AM - CCD, Gym Monday, Mar 4: 3:00 PM - Spring Musical Practice, CC 6:30 PM - Bible Study, Rectory Meeting Room 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Community Center 6:30 PM - Girl Scouts, Convent Wednesday, Mar 6: 3:00 PM - Children’s Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - Adult Choir, Community Center 7:00 PM - RCIA, Convent Thursday, Mar 7: 5:00 PM - Cheer Practice, Community Center 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts, Convent Friday, March 8: 5:30 PM - Cub Scouts, Community Center
Friday, March 8th 6:30 PM
CYO Track & Field Registration is Open: CYO Track & Field registrations are being accepted now and until March 4th! You may register your athlete at www.saintannesaint.com. All boys and girls in K-8th grade at St. Anne’s school or who are enrolled in St. Anne’s parish CCD are eligible to participate. Assistant coaches are needed! Any questions or interests in assisting in coaching contact Jacki Lilly at [email protected] or 610-762-9133. Practices will run Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings beginning in March and track meets begin in April. Late registrations will not be accepted. Healing Our Church: During Lent, the following parishes are offering the diocese approved Renew program title, “Healing Our Church.” If interested, please contact the parish directly: SS. Simon & Jude: 610-866-5582 Thur. March 7 to April 11 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Fri. March 8 to April 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. *Notre Dame: 610-866-4371 Monday to Saturday, beginning March 4. *Times vary, please call for more details.
Reader Extraordinary Minister Altar Server
Saturday, Mar 9, 4:30 PM First Sunday of Lent
Jane Scrak (1) Jean Zweifel (2)
Eric Carr John Carrington Maria Ramos Dennis Reichard
Joseph Casciano Alex Smith Nicholas Smith
Sunday, Mar 10, 7:30 AM First Sunday of Lent
Peter Willner (1) Richard Kovacs (2)
Peggy Altimare David Malloy Dana Zamolyi Glenn Zechman
Joshua Harclerode Emily Harclerode Lacey Yount
Sunday, Mar 10, 9:00 AM First Sunday of Lent
Irene Zrinski (1) Dave Hozza (2)
Marie Bartos JD Devine Melissa O’Donnell Irma Unger
William Alia Ethan Stoss Luke Zeitner
Sunday, Mar 10, 10:30 AM First Sunday of Lent
James Connell (1) Kelly Shellock (2)
Soozi Connell Annemarie John Ethel Seibert Glenn Wightman
Jacob Cappetta Ryan Domzalski Julia Roman
Sunday, Mar 10, 12:00 PM First Sunday of Lent
Tom Green (1) Drew Karabin (2)
Richard Ferencin Lisa Green Carolyn Hirsch Henry Hirsch
Bailey Corrigan Angelina Dias Andriana Dias
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Learn Succeed Lead
__________________________________________________________________________________ St. Anne School is so pleased to welcome new/transfer students to our school. ALL ARE WELCOME to our school where every student is an individual and be-longs! Transfer grants are offered to grades 1st – 7th grades. Preschool 3 and 4 year old programs. Financial assistance to those who quality. Full AND Half-Day Kindergarten; 1st – 8th Grade. Tours and Student Shadow Days. CALL NOW–Some CLASSES (PREK –K) ARE FILLING for 2019-
20! CALL & schedule your visit 610-868-4182 or email: [email protected] - You will love it!
St. Anne School is growing! Celebrating 96% of all current students already re-registered for 2019-20
Gi Cards are Always Available and Thank You All for Purchasing!! Scrip Cards – Our School and Parish appreciate everyone’s kind support in purchasing Gift Cards after Masses and daily through St. Anne School. Every single purchase helps our school and our parish support fami-lies and reduce costs. Tell friends and family! Thank you and please continue to purchase weekly grocery cards, gift cards to restaurants and retail outlets. More gift card sales result in less school support required from the parish finances. It is easy – a great habit to get into!!!! And it is so very easy! Visit us at our table after weekend Masses.
Gift cards make great Easter Basket Treats for any age!
Thank You Gifts. . . Birthday Gifts. . . Get Well Gifts. . .
Graduation Gifts. . . Anytime Last Minute Gifts. . . ____________________________________________________________________________________
Mark Your Calendar for Saturday April 13th Smarty Pants Trivia Night sponsored by Our very own St. Anne School Faculty!
Join the hilarious fun ---$10 per person, tables of 8 ---Choose a theme, decorate your table. Compete for prizes. Hurry –tickets sell out quickly. Bring your friends, family, neighbors… There will be a raffle with wonderful prizes. Raffle tickets will be sold after weekend Masses just prior to the event!
Call St. Anne School - 610-868-4182 to sign up your team ---it will be a hoot! Donations of Raffle Prizes gladly accepted - (Show tickets, gifts, professional services, gift cards. . .)
