PARISH ACTIVITIES
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
January 18th - 25th
"I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one." John 17:20-21
Help us to be one, Lord Jesus, as you prayed to the Father. Gather us all to you, diverse in culture, gift, call, way of life, and perspective. May the love we have for you overflow into the love we have for each other. Amen. ©LPi
SCOUTS SPAGHETTI DINNER
January 18th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the School Cafeteria
Join Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) Troop 80 for a delicious spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Troop 80 is raising funds for upcoming camping trips, camping supplies, and more. Look for a flyer with more information at the Welcome Desk in the church main lobby.
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
January 19th in the Parish Life Center
Serving young adults with disabilities (ages 19-35). Connect for fun spiritual, social, and service activities.
Making snow globes and watching Frozen!
Volunteers welcome. To volunteer or for program information please EMAIL MICHELE.
IT'S COOKIE TIME!
St. Ann's Girl Scouts will be selling cookies after all Masses for the next several weeks. Get your favorites!
Your cookie purchases support programs for Troop 602 (Cadettes) and Troop 6402 (Brownies).
THANK YOU!
BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Life Center on Fairview St. and on Zoom.
Our first meeting is January 28th.
Join the Chosen People...
We will be watching and discussing The Chosen: Season 4. This is the perfect preparation for Easter. Season 4's final episode ends at Palm Sunday.
SIGNUP HERE.
MOSAIC
February 6th in the Parish Life Center
Calling all Men of St. Ann
As we start the new year and approach Lent, accept the challenge to be a better man and to improve your family life!
The MOSAIC group invites you to join us as we listen to the readings and homily for Sunday and discuss how it applies to our lives to make them better!
KOC VALENTINE'S DANCE
February 8th - Doors open at 6:00pm and dinner served at 7:00pm
Live Music by "Still Kickin!", 3-Course Dinner, Cash Bar, 50/50 Raffle, Dancing
$35 per person (Only 200 tickets will be sold. Must be 21+ yrs. to attend event)
Ticket order forms are at the church lobby welcome desk and online at koc12886.org
Snow date: February 15th
BECOMING CATHOLIC PROGRAM
For information on adults receiving their sacraments or joining the Catholic faith, please email Chris at ckimock@stann-emmaus.org.
3 C’S WIDOW/WIDOWER GROUP
3rd Tuesday each month at 8:45am
Perkins, Lehigh St. To reserve CALL ROSE
MOMS & TOTS GROUP
Meets Most Mondays from 9:00am to 10:30am at the Parish Life Center
Supervised playtime (for the kids) and a warm and welcoming support group (for parents). To join, send a text "@stannsmom" to 81010. We use the free app Remind to keep in touch and coordinate meetings. All parents of young children are welcome!
PARISH PRAYER GROUP
Do you need the parish Prayer Warriors to pray for you or a loved one or friend? EMAIL DONNA.
PARISH YOUNG ADULTS
St. Ann's is hoping to start a group just for you!
Find a new way to connect and serve with a community of parish friends. CLICK HERE signup of for more information!
PRIME TIMERS ANNOUNCE SPRING BUS TRIP: MAY 20TH
You’re invited to join Prime Timers as they take a day trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre near Strasburg for the classic production of NOAH! Showing for only one season! Tickets are $160/pp and includes bus ticket, show ticket, and lunch. Enjoy lunch together at Hershey Farms Smorgasbord. Order forms in the church lobby at the Info Desk.
For more information CONTACT REGINA.
BRING US YOUR MISFIT GIFTS
Did you receive some Christmas gifts that you can't use. don't want, or simply don't need? Stop looking for receipts, skip the return lines and RE-GIFT them to St. Ann's Fall Fest!
They will be used in the beautiful baskets that are part of the Fall Fest's annual Basket Raffle in September. New items only, please. Need Ideas?
Toys, puzzles, board games, books, stuffed animals, arts & crafts supplies, home décor, candles, kitchen items, sporting goods, outdoor décor, perfume, electronics, holiday items, gift cards
No food, perishables, or expired items. Thank you!
ONGOING CARMELITE COLLECTION
Spearheaded by parishioner Maureen Hildebrandt, WASA has formed a wonderful, faith-filled relationship with the sisters. The Carmelites are cloistered and live a simple life surrounded by God through prayer. They are sustained through the charity of others. If you would like to contribute a few items to their daily needs, there is always a collection bin at the information desk in the lobby.
Suggestions: cleaning products; paper products (white); plastic storage and trash bags; applesauce cups; cooking oil; canned goods: soups, vegetables, fruit; PB (creamy) & jelly; non-stick cooking spray; sugar; boxed potatoes (any kind)
SUNDAY MORNING NEWSLETTER
Is our Sunday morning online newsletter in YOUR inbox?
Reflections, Faith in Action, Parish News.
EMAIL US to get on the list!
Find us on Facebook, too! @stannsemmaus
CULTIVATING LEADERS...
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME!
Thinking about enrolling your child in a private school? Call Lisa Schultz at 610-965-9220 for a tour of St. Ann school today!
NEW TO ST. ANN’S CHURCH?
Are you looking for baptism, wedding, or other sacramental information? Family member in the hospital?
Contact our rectory: 610-965-2426
DON'T MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Is the Sunday morning newsletter in YOUR inbox?
Reflections, Faith in Action, Parish News.
Email us to get on the list!
TAKE A SNAP FOR ST. ANN'S
Attending a parish event or meeting? Send your photos to OUR EDITOR for our bulletin and newsletter!
diocesan SYNOD report
The Diocesan Synod Report can be FOUND HERE.
ONLINE CALVARY GRAVESITE MAP
You can look up a grave location simply by having the deceased's last name.
PURCHASE HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS AT ST. ANN SCHOOL
St. Ann School is the perfect place to purchase your needed gift cards and support student programs at the same time. The school keeps many gift cards available in the office for immediate purchase! Please call the school - 610-965-9220 - to arrange a quick pick up!
You’ll find all the favorites including Starbucks, Wawa, Dunkin, Target, Amazon, Kohls, Old Navy, McDonalds, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Burger King, Walmart, Chipotle, Moe’s, Outback, VISA, Dicks Sporting Goods, Home Depot, and most grocery stores and pharmacy stores, too! (More available at the school!)
ANOTHER WAY TO EMBRACE STEWARDSHIP...
Doing good just with a few clicks!
A percentage of your eligible Amazon purchases goes to St. Ann School.
Go to the link: www.smile.amazon.com
Sign in.
Select St. Ann Church & School as your charity.
Thank you! Your support goes to help our school’s classrooms!
SHOP LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL
Whether you are shopping for a gift, service, need repairs, or thinking about dinner, make sure you check our bulletin advertisers!
PLEASE ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN
Can you help St. Ann’s by purchasing an advertisement in our bulletin? Our advertisers help St. Ann’s to reduce the cost of our bulletin printing. Advertisers are included on pages 5 and 6 of our PRINTED and ONLINE bulletins!
There is always time and room to sponsor an advertisement for your business or your favorite charity or organization. Contact Jim at Liturgical Publications, Inc. at 973-525-7674. Thank you!