PARISH ACTIVITIES
HELPING HANDS
As the Helping Hands ministry shared with us, there are only three weeks in between Thanksgiving and Christmas to collect food for Christmas meal boxes. Preparations are already underway for Christmas meal boxes for local families in need.
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.
NOW COLLECTING CHRISTMAS FOOD ITEMS
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.
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING AND FOOD BOX FILLING
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!
GIVING TREE
St. Ann’s will be collecting items for Catholic Charities to support moms & babies in need:
* Diapers (size 3 and up)
* Baby Wipes
* Infant/Toddler Clothing
* Bottles
* Small Infant-safe Toys
* Walmart gift cards
* Target gift cards
Place items under the tree on the alter! Thank you!
CHURCH CHRISTMAS CLEANING
December 21st starting at 9:00am
We can use your help to make our church sparkle for Christmas. The Knights of Columbus will be cleaning the church and can always use more hands. Please bring your own bucket, rags, and cleaning tools. Cleaning fluids are provided.
OPLATKI
Oplatki can be found in our lobby or at church exits.
Donations are appreciated and envelopes provided.
Here’s a tip: Dip your Oplatki pieces in honey to “sweeten” your new year!
GIRL SCOUT KIFFLES FOR SALE
Pre-order Kiffles by sending an email to Troop 602: pagstroop602@gmail.com
Order by December 12th for pickup after Mass on December 15th.
Available flavors are Raspberry, Apricot, Walnut, and Lekvar (prune). $10/dozen
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!
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!
HOLIDAY NUT ROLL SALE
Pick up December 17th.
Orders closed November 28th.
The St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 80's traditional fundraiser is underway!
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MAGAZINE & NUTS 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.
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.
FALL FEST WANTS YOUR MISFIT GIFTS
If you receive some Christmas gifts that you can't use. don't want, or simply don't need, 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. 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!
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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!