W W W 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 commitment 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. THE CHURCH OF S AINT AINT AINT AINT I GNATIUS GNATIUS GNATIUS GNATIUS L OYOLA OYOLA OYOLA OYOLA A R OMAN C ATHOLIC C OMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE TRADITION OF S T . I GNATIUS , S T . H EDWIG AND S T . M ARY ' S A NNUNCIATION PARISHES .
Transcript
WWWW 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 commitment 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.
A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INSPIRED BY THE TRADIT ION OF ST . IGNATIUS ,
ST . HEDWIG AND ST . MARY 'S ANNUNCIAT ION
PARISHES .
Page 2
Don’t forget! Food Collection each and every weekend at the vestibules of Church and Chapel.
T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T
View our information video
at www.stignatiuspa.
com
Don’t forget to check our grocery
rebate program. Details can be found
in the vestibule of the church. Your support is deeply
appreciated.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday ---- Hope of salvationHope of salvationHope of salvationHope of salvation
Reading I Acts 10:34, 37-43 (Peter’s discourse)
Reading II Colossians 3:1-4 (mystical death and resurrection) Or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 (unleavened bread of sincerity and truth)
Gospel John 20:1-9 (Peter and the disciple at the tomb)
Key Passage When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4)
Adult Why do you believe that you will live with Christ for all eternity?
Child Who has helped you believe that you will live with Jesus forever?
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Saturday, April 11th - Grade 8 Confirmation Retreat - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, followed by 4:00 PM Mass. This is one of the requirements for Confirmation.
Wednesday, April 15th - First Communion Class potluck dinner and meeting. Information will be sent to the families.
Thursday, April 16th - Confirmation parent meeting - 7:00 PM in Conlan Hall. All paperwork and Confirmation fee is due at this meeting.
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 Treas-
ure to our parish, as
part of our total
Christian
stewardship.
Sunday Tithe
$14,649.57
This Week’s Expenses
$15,738.05
W E E K LY M E D I T A T I O N
Christ is Risen! He is truly Risen!!! Jesus our Beloved Savior suffered and died for our sins. And then he rose from the dead. Mary came quietly in the dark of night to be at the tomb at sunrise. Peter and John raced to the tomb. The disciples on the road to Emmaus were leaving town. Yet all experienced our Risen Lord. He comes to you no matter when or where you are if you will be open to Him. So let us to be with Him. He is our Be-loved Lord!
Tickets available during office hours at the Rectory 288-6446 starting April 6, 2015 and after Sunday Masses April 11-12 & April 18-19, 2015 or from the planning team. Any ques-tions - Call 287-6178 Completed chance tickets with donation must be returned to the Rectory (by
mail, collection basket or in person) by Noon April 26, 2015 or brought to the social. Make checks payable to The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola.
MARY’S MINISTRY MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH
A general planning meeting of Mary’s Ministry will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 6:30 to 7:15 PM in Conlan Hall to finalize arrangements for our spring/summer activities, May Crowning, Pro-Life Carnation Sale and Interfaith Tea. Anyone interested in sharing ideas or helping with these projects is welcome. Rosary will be recited at 6:15 PM.
TASTE OF THE PARISH MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH The Taste of the Parish planning team will meet at 7:15 PM in Conlan Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 to finalize plans for April 26th. Ticket sales, supply orders, set-up, and work assignments for volunteers will be reviewed. All planning team members are asked to be present. Please contact Helen O’Brien at 287-6178 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Volunteer support workers are welcome to at-tend. Chefs will be contacted separately and do not need to be present for this meeting.
In MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn Memoriam
Christopher Tomasura
Esther Flannery
Jerry Rutkowski
“Teach us to give and not to count the cost.” — Ignatius of Loyola
PARKING ON MAPLE AVENUE Please remember to only park on the Church side of N. Maple Ave. and the north side of Pringle Street.
SPECIAL CONFERENCE FOR MEN
On Saturday, April 25th there will be a special conference for Catholic men at King’s College Campus. The conference will address the challenges facing men in our culture and seek ways for men to be role models in their families and parishes and to live their faith in service to others. For more information, contact Glenn Yanik at [email protected] or Michael Kilmer at [email protected]. Registra-tion forms are available in the rear of the Church and Chapel.
BUS TRIP TO SEE POPE FRANCIS As you are now aware, there will be a Diocesan pilgrimage to Philadelphia on Sunday, September 27, 2015 to attend the outdoor mass of Pope Francis during his visit to the United States. The cost is $40 per person, which does not include meals. Our parish bus is now full, but the Diocese of Scranton will also be sponsoring buses leaving from Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has not released the day’s schedule yet but we anticipate an early departure time. If you are interested in reserving a spot on the bus, please visit the Diocesan website: DioceseofScranton.org and go to subheading Parish Life & Mass Times and then click on Office for Parish Life, then click on Papal Visit.
NITE AT THE RACES
The Nite at the Races has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM in Conlan Hall.
HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Holy Redeemer High School is accepting donations in memory of Mr. Abe Simon, a dedicated adminis-trator and educator, a man of faith and a proud veteran of the Army Reserves. We are replacing the American flags in all classrooms and purchasing new flags and a plaque for the flag pole in front of the school. We would also like to honor Mr. Simon by offering scholarships and tuition assistance in his name. We invite you to make a donation to help our endeavors succeed. Donations may be mailed to: Holy Redeemer High School, 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or call 570-829-2424. Thank you for your support and generosity.
WOMEN’S GATHERING
The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold a “Women’s Gathering” on Saturday, April 11th at The Oblates of St. Joseph’s, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston. Father John Albosta will conduct the Mass at 10:00 AM. Installation of officers will be held after the Mass. Catherine Butel, Diocesan Secre-tary for Parish Life, will be the featured guest speaker. The topic is “Women of Faith, Families of Faith.” A luncheon will follow. All Catholic women are invited to attend and there is no fee for the luncheon. Contact Mary Lloyd at 570-578-6720 or Nancy Addley at 570-357-1790 if additional information is re-quired.
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.
THIS THIS THIS THIS
WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK
AT A AT A AT A AT A
GLANCEGLANCEGLANCEGLANCE
Monday
Scout Meeting - 7:00 PM
Bergan Parish Center (3rd Floor)
Tuesday
Rosary Makers - 11:30 AM
Conlan Hall
Senior Citizens - 1:30 PM
Conlan Hall
Scripture Study - 6:30 PM
Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor)
Wednesday
Cantor Rehearsal - 6:30 PM - Church
Thursday
Loyola Singers - 7:00 PM - Church
Contemporary Ensemble - 7:30 PM
Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor)
Friday
Scripture Study - 8:15 AM
Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor)
Spiritual Exercises - 1:00 PM
Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor)
Saturday
Prayer Shawl Ministry - 12:30 PM
Bergan Parish Center (1st Floor)
Confirmation Retreat - 11:00 AM
Conlan Hall
For full parish calendar go to:
wwwstignatiuspa.com/calendar
Page 4
Page 5 A P R I L 5 , 2 0 1 5
REMEMBERING
April 6—11
Special Note! Please send us your e-mail address and help us cut down on
7:307:307:307:30————Joseph E. FaustJoseph E. FaustJoseph E. FaustJoseph E. Faust----ALMALMALMALM
Family
4 PM4 PM4 PM4 PM————Mollie P. DeLauretisMollie P. DeLauretisMollie P. DeLauretisMollie P. DeLauretis----LMLMLMLM
Helen & Louis Macareo
5:30 PM5:30 PM5:30 PM5:30 PM–––– Marian CieczkoMarian CieczkoMarian CieczkoMarian Cieczko----LMLMLMLM
St. Hedwig’s Altar & Rosary Society
CELEBRATION OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY The Feast of Divine Mercy will be held at St. Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin Road, Laflin, on Sunday, April 12th. We are honored to have as this year’s Celebrant, Rev. Msgr. Neil J. Van Loon, Pastor of St. Maria Goretti Parish and as Concelebrant and homilist, Rev. Richard J. Cirba, Assistant Pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Wilkes-Barre. This year’s theme will be focused on the role of St. Faustina as the vessel of the message of Divine Mercy, where Jesus poured out to us His love and mercy on the cross. In this year of Consecrated Life, we honor St. Faustina on the 15th anniversary of her Canonization, and also pray for all those who dedicate their lives to Christ and His Holy Church. Prior to the service, remarks will be made by Cathy Mack, the Coordinator and Cenacle Leader of Divine Mercy. The itinerary includes: 1:00 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation (7 Priests), 2:00 PM - Veneration of the Im-age followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; 3:00 PM - Exposition of the Blessed Sacra-ment, Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song, Holy Rosary, Benediction, individual blessing of the First Class Relic of St. Faustina.
CEMETERY REGULATIONS
ST. IGNATIUS, ST. HEDWIG, ST. MARY’S Glass and Plastic containers will not be allowed
All other decorations will be allowed for two weeks at Easter, Mother’s Day,
Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Christmas.
At the end of the two-week period,
all decorations not yet reclaimed will be removed from the Cemetery.
Boxes of all types and urns must be among the articles removed.
Planting of shrubs and trees within the Cemetery must be approved by the
Superintendent.
Shrubs, trees and decorations of any type which become unsightly or
uncontrollable,
shall be removed by the Cemetery at any time.
The use of Vigil Lights will be permitted on the eve of All Souls Day,
and for ten days thereafter.
All stone, metal, and any other borders around monuments and/or
memorials are prohibited.
No planting around flat stones; no planting in back of tombstones; no plant-ing beyond 6 inches in front of tombstones. No raising of flat stones or army
markers above ground level.
All cemetery garbage and leavings should be placed in the dumpster at the
entrance upon leaving.
BINGO Bingo is back at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. The Social Concerns Committee is having a Variety Bingo on Sunday, April 26th in the school gym. Doors open at 1:00 PM and Bingo begins at 2:00 PM. Admission is $5.00. Lunch, Bake Sale, Instant Bingo, and Chinese Auction will be available. All are wel-come!
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO
Gate of Heaven Parish, Dal-las, will sponsor a Designer Purse Bingo, Basket Raffle, 50/50, Instant Bingo, Bake Sale, food and drink sale, and extra special tickets for sale on Saturday, April 18th at Noon. Cost-$20.00. The price of the tickets includes 20 regular bingo games, plus 5 specials. Handicapped seating available. For more infor-mation, call 570-675-2121.
(PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS )PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS )PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS )PLEASE PLACE ITEMS IN THE MARKED BASKETS )
Monetary donations are also accepted, please make Monetary donations are also accepted, please make Monetary donations are also accepted, please make Monetary donations are also accepted, please make
checks checks checks checks
payable to the Al Beech West Side Food Bank.payable to the Al Beech West Side Food Bank.payable to the Al Beech West Side Food Bank.payable to the Al Beech West Side Food Bank.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
SPRING FESTIVAL The Reginas of Kings College will hold its annual Spring Festival on Sunday, April 12th at 2:00 PM in the Sheehy Farmers Center of Kings College Campus. The cost of admission is $2.00 which includes light refresh-ments. Please come and enjoy an afternoon full of games and prizes. The proceeds will go to assist a local student through the Rev. Clement J. Podskoch Scholar-ship. For ticket information, please call Eileen Eustice at 570-823-0846 or Maureen Finnerty at 570-288-8706.
TALENT SHOW - SEEKING ENTRANTS Do you know a talented student? The District 14-W Lions will be hosting their first annual Talent Show on May 31st at WVW Middle School at 6:00 PM and they are looking for contestants. Class I - elementary school age, Class II - middle school and Class III - high school. Cash prizes to be given to the winners and runner ups in each class. All proceeds will help visually impaired children in the district attend Beacon Lodge summer camp. Only 8 spots in each class are available. Deadline is April 30th. For information and entry form, contact Linda Zaneski at 570-709-9519 or email [email protected].
MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL The Scranton Prep Players present one of the Ameri-can Musical Theatre’s timeless classics, Mary Poppins, on Friday and Saturday, April 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 19 and 26 at 2:00 PM in the Bellar-mine Theatre at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Group rates are available upon request for groups of 10 or more. For further information call 570-941-PREP.
Page 7
Sunday 10:30 AMSunday 10:30 AMSunday 10:30 AMSunday 10:30 AM
Check us out! E-mail us at [email protected] or browse our home page at www.stignatiuspa.com
without Sunday w
e cannot live
T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T
TALENT SHOW St. Maria Goretti Parish is sponsoring a Talent Show on Sunday, April 19th at 7:00 PM in the parish center. Special Guest Star is Father James J. Paisley (the show’s originator.) Join us for a great night of talent and en-tertainment. Free admission - free refreshments and priz-es. Ample and free parking and handicapped accessible.
CASH BINGO A cash bingo sponsored by the Confraternity of Christian Women of Holy Family Par-ish, Sugar Notch, will be held on Sunday, April 19th. It will be held in the church hall at 828 Main St., Sugar Notch. Doors open at Noon and the first game is at 1:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 and tick-ets can be purchased at the door. Homemade food and refreshments will be availa-ble.
Readings for the Week
Monday
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday
Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday
Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday
Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48
Friday
Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday
Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15
Page 8
“Do not think that God is further from you when you are in the midst of the busyness which your vocation entails than he
would be if you were enjoying a tranquil life.” —Frances de Sales
T H E S U N D A Y L I G H T
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 build-
ing, 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 Tony Butel 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 to schedule an appointment with Tony Butel. Godpar-
ents 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 Polednak, Father Roche, Deacon O’Connor, Tony Butel,
David Baloga, Michelle Butcher, Pat Cole, Robert Dupre, Joe Evan, Tom Hamill,
Molly Kachmar, Debbie Lyons, Maria Scappaticci
Finance Council — Father Polednak, Bob Gabriesheski, Tom Kopec, Jack Lenahan,
Mary Lewis, Jean Michalek, Lou Mondy, Art Piccone, Sue Rhoads, Lisa Rinker,
Kay Smedley, Stanley Swaintek
Word Coordinating Team — Tony Butel, Danielle Cino, Pat Cole, Carmella Faust,
Mary Fiske, Bessmarie Frey, Jennifer Frusciante, Erin Keating, Ruth McEvoy,
Arthur Piccone
Worship Coordinating Team—Father Polednak, George Andresky, Elaine Blessing,
Tom Hanlon, Jonathan Larralde, Debbie Lyons, Kathleen McCarthy, Nick Mirigliani
Peggy Yanklunas
Community Coordinating Team - Father Roche, Kathryn Corgan, Nancy Flannery,
Betty Habler, Norma Janoski, Walter Janoski, Molly Kachmar, Nancy Larralde,
Sally McGinley, Jack McHale, Roberta McHale, Helen O’Brien, Mike Stretanski
Service Coordinating Team - Deacon O’Connor, Tom Hamill, Pat Kupetz, Paul O’Malia,
Tom Scappacicci, Elaine Turcan, Bob Tuttle, Mary Beth Vender
PARISH STAFF
Pastoral Outreach Deacon John E. O’Connor
Religious Formation Mrs. Carmella Faust [email protected] Mrs. Patty Kopec
