PARISH ACTIVITIES
PRIME TIMERS
November 12th at 1:00pm at Bethel Bible Church, 4th & Elm Streets, Emmaus
Stay safe from scams! Play “Fraud BINGO.” Katrina Boyer, investor education coordinator, from PA Department of Banking and Securities will give a fun and interactive presentation on protecting ourselves from fraud by playing BINGO. Desserts will be served. New members (55+) are always welcome!
COATS FOR KIDS
November 16th and 17th Before and After all Masses
All children deserve to be warm this winter. St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus (#12886) will hold their annual Coats for Kids collection before and after all Masses next weekend. Funds collected will be used to purchase coats for local kids in need (K-12). New and gently used coats will also be accepted. All coats are donated to local children in need throughout the Lehigh Valley. Thank you for your kind support.
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP WITH THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Over 120 families receive holiday meal assistance from St. Ann's parish at Thanksgiving and over 60 families receive a Christmas food box and gift items.
This is a wonderful way to share God’s love with those that we may not know but need our care. The Helping Hands ministry, along with your help, is true discipleship in action.
NONPERISHABLE ITEMS can be dropped at our church exits or main lobby. Grocery gift cards or cash donations happily accepted to purchase food. Please place in marked envelope in Sunday collections.
If you would like to help pack the food boxes, you can SIGN UP HERE!
Thank you for all you do as the hands of God!
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CHOIR
Rehearsals: Sundays in November and December after the 9:00am Mass in the school music room
The Children's Christmas Choir is looking for singers and instrumentalists to participate in the Christmas Eve Children's Mass (4:30pm/Dec. 24). Yes, it's OK to join after Now!
Our Children's Choir is open to all parish children in grade 3 and above. Middle School and High School instrumentalists are welcome! You should be in at least your third year playing your instrument. Pianist Needed!
Please email Mrs. Scholz to sign up: ascholz@stann-emmaus.org
FRIEND SHIP MINISTRY
November 17th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Parish Life Center
For young adults with disabilities (ages 19-35). Connect for fun spiritual, social, and service activities.
Volunteers welcome. Email Michele to sign-up, volunteer or ask questions.
FIRST COMMUNION PRAYER PARTNERS
Director of Religious Education Bridget Starry asks for a few more individuals/families to become Prayer Partners for the parish second grade students who will receive this special sacrament in the Spring. Send a monthly note, a small gift/treat is OK, too - along with your prayers as the students grow their faith in preparation for receiving the Eucharist for the first time. Students’ names are posted on the back wall of the church. Thank you for your prayers and participation. The children really do look forward to the monthly correspondence from their Prayer Partners!
ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE
November 17th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
301 N. Fourth Street, Allentown
Register on November 17th and save $200 off the application fee!
Meet our Principal and Administrators, tour the campus with our Student Ambassadors, and learn about our clubs and activities. Contact Admissions Director Cara Meskill at cmeskill@acchs.info with questions.
Academic Success, Catholic Values.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING
November 20th at 7:30pm in the Parish Life Center
Knights of Columbus, Chapter 12886, monthly meeting.
SMALL FAITH GROUP/BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Parish Life Center, Fairview St.
Watch and discuss The Chosen: Season 3.
A Zoom link is available. SIGNUP HERE.
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!
$500 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE RAFFLE
Only 50 tickets will be sold!
Grand Prize: $500 (5 $100 Gift Cards)
2nd Prize $50, 3rd Prize $25
Winner will be drawn on December 16th 2024.
St. Ann's Knights of Columbus Council #12886.
HOLIDAY NUT ROLL SALE
Orders due November 28th.
Pick up December 17th.
Order forms are in the church lobby.
The St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 80's traditional fundraiser is underway!
Six delicious flavors to choose from this year: Walnut, Poppyseed, Apricot, Lekvar (Prune), Seedless Red Raspberry, and Pumpkin Cheese. Each freshly handmade roll is $17.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE & NUT SALE
Holiday Gifts that Help!
Proceeds go to Troop funds for leadership and learning activities for the girls.
We're doing all we can do to make the world a better place!
St. Ann Girl Scout Troop 602
Thank you for your support.
CALVARY CEMETERY CLEAN UP
A reminder from our maintenance staff...
it is time to please remove all old decorations from graves in preparation for
Christmas. There are trash bins available in the cemetery for easy clean up.
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. What a great holiday gift! Order forms in the church lobby at the Info Desk.
For more information CONTACT REGINA.
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
FALL BUS TRIP
WHITE CHRISTMAS
SOLD OUT!
November 19th
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster. Roundtrip bus tickets, lunch, and show tickets included in ticket price. CALL REGINA for the wait list.
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!
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Reflections, Faith in Action, Parish News.
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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.
SUPPORT ST. ANN SCHOOL!
BUY GIFT CARDS!
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 give the school a call to arrange a quick pick up! 610-965-9220
ANOTHER WAY TO EMBRACE STEWARDSHIP...
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Go to the link: www.smile.amazon.com
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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!