Saint Anne Catholic Church 929 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 717.392.2225 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 25, 2021

Putting Faith in Action

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 am Sunday - 12:00 pm Vietnamese Mass Daily Mass - Monday, Thursday and Friday - 9:00 am Wednesday - 7:00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration Friday 9:30 am—1:00 pm

Pastor Rev. Tri M. Luong

Director of Religious Education Caitlyn Dusablon Director of Music Ric Iannone Parish Bookkeeper Sharon Downey Administrative Assistant Christina Brennan

Parish Contact Information Office Hours 10:00 am-3:00 pm Office Phone 717.392.2225 Parish Website www.stannechurch.org Parish Email [email protected]

Sacraments Baptism - Please phone the rectory to make arrangements. Reconciliation - Saturdays 3:00-4:00 pm or by appointment Matrimony - Arrangements are to be made at the rectory at least one year prior to the wedding.

Hospital/Illness/Shut-Ins Information Please note that HIPAA laws prevent hospitals from automatically notifying the parish office when you are hospitalized. If you would like the Pastor to know of your hospitalization, please inform the Parish Office prior to entering the hospital, or once hospitalized, ask the nurse or hospital Pastoral Care staff to notify the parish. If you desire weekly or monthly Communion at home during an illness or recuperation, contact the Parish Office.

New Parishioners If you are new to our Parish, we invite you to register as members by calling the Parish Office. Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 25, 2021 Sunday, July 25, 2021 “I... urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness and pa- Jer 23:1-6 / Eph 2:13-18 / Mk 6:30-34 tience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of Monday, July 26 peace.” Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary As we look around, building construction is booming. One Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 / Mt 13:31-35 gets torn down and another replaces it. May we use Paul’s virtues as the building blocks for reconstructing our own spir- Tuesday, July 27 itual lives. All of us, through baptism have received a special Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 / Mt 13:36-43 call. We, in the words of Pope Francis, have had our own per- sonal encounter with Him. Wednesday, July 28 The virtues of humility provide the foundation to get started, Ex 34:29-35 / Mt 13: 44-46 as the Lord is number one in our lives and we depend totally upon Him. Gentleness assures others of a welcome into our Thursday, July 29 circle of faith. Patience, He tells us, is a fruit of the Spirit Saint Martha dwelling in us, and with the other fruits provide the direction Ex 40:16-21. 34-38 / Jn 11:19-27 we need. It is not always easy to forgive, but why hold on to something which we don’t need. A wise spiritual person Friday, July 30 taught me, ‘not forgive and forget’, but remember without Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church bitterness. If unity is absent, work to put it there resulting in peace for yourself, and for others. Saturday, July 31 This can be the blueprint for building our spiritual lives and Blessed Virgin Mary growing with the Lord. Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Lv 25:1, 8-17 / Mt 14:1-12 First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44 A man brought twenty loaves of bread to Elisha the prophet, The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time who told his servant to distribute it to the people. The servant Sunday, July 25, 2021 asked how he could offer twenty loaves to one hundred people. Elisha replied that God had said, “They shall eat and there Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 / Eph 4:17, 20-24 / Jn 6:24-35 shall be some left over.” After all the people had eaten, there was bread left over as God had said.

Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul implores the Ephesians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving unity among all of Christ’s followers. He reminds them that there is one body, one Spirit, and one God who works through all people. Father of goodness and love, Hear our prayers for Gospel: John 6:1-15 the sick members of our community and for all who Jesus fed a crowd of five thousand people with five loaves of are in need. May they find consolation in your bread and a couple of dried fish. After everyone present had healing presence. Show your mercy and free downcast enough to eat, twelve baskets of leftover bread were collected. spirits. May they find lasting health and join us in Jesus then realized the people would want to make him king thanking you for all your gifts. Amen. so he fled alone. Connie Iannone Monica Finneran Catherine Dougherty Dave Miller Carol Resh Paul Fullem Sr

Shannon Lapp Donna Kaylor Judy Welk Mass Intentions Francis Haefner, Sr. Joan Hilbert Shirley Derme The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lucy Miller Rose Russo Donna Graybill Sunday, July 25, 2021 Esperanza Flores Rose Mary Ferraco Martin Smith Richard Miller Jeffrey Bechtold Nancy Rowell Saturday 7/24 4:30 pm +Ann Purcell Ruth Mease Cynthia Williams Stacey Moyer Sunday 7/25 10:00 am +M/M Joseph Madonna Thinh Nguyen Thao Nguyen Anh Thu Cao Monday 7/26 9:00 am People of the Parish Ngo Trieu Tuesday 7/27 No Mass Wednesday 7/28 7:00 pm Intention of Raymond Kowalski, Jr. Thursday 7/29 9:00 am +Samuel & Catherine Lombardo Friday 7/30 9:00 am +Helen Sabatine Saturday 7/31 4:30 pm +Robert Long The Tabernacle Candle and Altar flowers are in memory of Sunday 8/1 9:30 am Intention of Bayla Kress the 67th Wedding Anniversary of Joseph and Rose Madonna from the family. Liturgy Opportunities Mass Schedule: Saturday - 4:30 pm; Sunday - 9:30 am; 12:00 pm Mass in Vietnamese Confessions: Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Daily Mass: Monday-Thursday-Friday 9:00 am; Wednesday 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays from 9:30 am-1:00 pm Spiritual Growth

First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly Parish Eucharistic Devotions Pope Francis declared July 25th as the first annual World Day of July 25-July 27 Grandparents and the Elderly. This day will take place on the St. Anne's will hold their annual Eucharistic Devotions fourth Sunday of July annually so it will always be close to the beginning Sunday, July 25, after the Vietnamese Mass Feasts of St. Anne and Joachim. Through his pontificate, Pope and concluding on Tuesday, July 27, at 7:00.This years Francis has shown a special love for grandparents. He says," guest homilist will be Father Sam Houser. The Holy Spirit.... arouses thoughts and words of wisdom in the The hours of Adoration are listed below. Please make elderly today; their voice is precious because it sings the praises some time in your schedule to sit and be present with our of God and guards the roots of peoples. They remind us that old Lord. Sign up sheets for a time slot will be available outside of age is a gift and that grandparents are the link between genera- the sacristy and on line to ensure there is at least one adorer tions, to transmit to young people an experience of life and faith. present at all times—Although many may be present. Additionally, the Pope is granting a plenary indulgence for this Sunday: Adoration from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm day. It will be granted under the usual conditions of Sacramental Monday: Adoration form 9:30 am—7:00 pm Confession, Eucharistic Communion and prayer. To read more Tuesday: Adoration from 9:30 am—7:00 pm about it, see the insert in today’s bulletin. Benediction begins each night at 7:00pm. The closing ceremonies Pope’s Prayer for Grandparents on Tuesday evening will include the renewal of commitment for Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of all liturgical ministers as well as catechists and teachers. A light Saints Joachim and Anne. Look with love on grandparents the reception will be Tuesday evening after closing ceremonies in world over. Protect them! They are a source of enrichment rooms 101 and 102. for families, for the Church and for all of society. Support them! As they grow older, may they continue to be for their Adoration Sign Up Sheet families strong pillars of Gospel faith, guardians of noble The sign up sheets for Eucharistic Adoration are available outside domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions. the sacristy. Please take a minute to sign up for a time. We need Make them teachers of wisdom and courage, that they may pass one at least one Adorer at all times while the Blessed Eucharist is on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and exposed. Please consider your schedules and plan to participate. spiritual experience. Lord Jesus, help families and society to value the presence and role of grandparents. May they never be Annual Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Lourdes, ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love. Help Emmitsburg, MD - August 5 them to live serenely and to feel welcomed in all the years of life The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage in Honor of the Blessed Virgin which you give them. Mary, Mother of all the living, keep grand- Mary: A Day of Prayer for World Peace through Conversion will parents constantly in your care, accompany them on their earthly be celebrated at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of pilgrimage, and by your prayers, grant that all families may one Lourdes, Emmitsburg, Maryland, on Thursday, August 5, 2021, day be reunited in our heavenly homeland, where you await all the Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary humanity for the great embrace of life without end. Amen! Major. This year, to accommodate our brothers and sisters Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer for Grandparents in northern tier of our Diocese, the planned start time is Written at the request of the CGA in 2008. 10:00 a.m. To view the full schedule, visit the event page.

Introducing the new Director of Religious One Voice Youth Ministry July Events Education All 7th-12th graders are invited to join the One Voice family The parish is pleased to announce that Colleen in July at one or all of our events. Dougherty has accepted the position of Director of • Thursday, July 29th 6-8pm: Mini Bible Study: Bring your Religious Education (DRE). Colleen is a life long bible and meet in Miss. Kim's backyard (1146 Snapper Dam parishioner. She has been teaching in the Religious Education Rd. Landisville) for a campfire, hot dogs, and smores, as we Ministry for 26 years. Her love of children and her faith make dive into "Learning how to love from the bible." her an effective and impactful catechist. Throughout her 26 years If you have questions or would like more information you Colleen has improved her own formation by participating in many may visit our website at www.onevoiceym.org of the diocesan classes and workshops for catechist. It is a bless- ing to have her as the next DRE. Welcome Colleen!

Treasure Given in Gratitude 2021-22 2021-22 Actual Actual YTD Budget YTD July 11 & 18, 2021 Offertory $7,344.00 $13,466.00 $12,600.00 Building& Maintenance 335.00 730.00 576.00 St. Vincent de Paul 571.00 971.00 576.00

Talents Given to Live Our Faith

Notes of Interest

Town Hall Meetings Follow Up Blessed Bloomers for Mychal’s Message Thanks to all who attended the town hall meetings last week- We are in need of the following items: NEW undergarments and end. It was so refreshing to be able to gather and openly socks for men, women and children. Greatest need this year is discuss the business of the parish as a whole. Your questions for men's boxers in sizes Medium, Large and X-Large. and comments were appreciated as well as the overwhelming Camisoles and "pretty" tanks/T-shirts are also needed to make support for the proposed union of our two worshiping groups. the women's packs special. Children's underwear in all sizes are We are one body of many parts. If you were unable to attend also needed. and would like a summary of the meeting or if you have Please leave your donations in the collection bins. For further questions concerning any of the topics covered please feel information or to make a donation online, please visit free to call or email Chris Whalen at [email protected], www.mychalsmessage.org or look for MYCHAL'S MESSAGE or 717-572-5947. Father Tri is available as well as any of the on FB or IG. parish council members to discuss the topics of the meeting also Room 103-Sink is Out of Order Debt Repayment Envelope The sink in room 103 (the old teachers lounge) is no longer As was discussed at the town hall meetings, the parish will operating. Please use the rest rooms for any water needs you begin using a "debt repayment envelope" to collect funds in may have, including pouring water down the drain. Sorry for the order to pay back the debt to the diocese. This envelope will inconvenience. most likely first appear in your November/December packets. Until is arrives, please feel free to send in your contribution for this purpose in an envelope marked 2021 Missionary Cooperation debt. You will find a debt repayment category to use for On August 7-8, you will have the opportunity to bring the online giving beginning next week. As was reported, an light of Jesus to those overwhelmed by shadows—to spread a "average gift of $25/month will allow the parish to pay off contagion of hope to those who need to feel the powerful love of the debt over the next ten years. Thank you for you Jesus and His Church by donating to the Apostles of Jesus commitment to the financial health of the parish. Missionaries. The Apostles of Jesus is a Religious Missionary Institute founded by two Comboni Missionaries in Moroto- Offertory Collection During Mass Begins Again Uganda in 1968 for the purpose of the Evangelization of Africa Since the diocese has lifted all the covid restrictions, the and other parts of the world. Around the world, those who are parish will once again begin passing the collection baskets suffering need to experience the solidarity of other Christians during Mass. To make for a smooth transition, the collection in facing the pandemic and life’s harsh realities. As life slowly boxes will stay in place for the next several weeks until we all returns to “normal,” we continue to pray for one another and get back into the practice of using the baskets. Thanks for assist one another. This Christian solidarity and response to basic your flexibility and patience. needs is at the heart of the Missionary Cooperative Program, which our diocese sponsors each summer.

25th Anniversary of Ordination On August 7, 2021, all are invited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ordination for Father Deogratias Rwegasira at St. Joseph’s Church. Beginning with Mass at 10:00 am and followed by a reception in the Msgr. Smith Social Hall. Please RSVP by August 2 to Mary Ellen at : [email protected] or call 717-397-6921 x 211. Upcoming Parish Events Notes of Interest

St. John Neumann Catholic School • July 25, Sunday Teachers and Coordinators Needed —Parish Eucharistic Devotions to Begin St. John Neumann Catholic School is now operating Adoration from 1:30pm--7:00pm under summer office hours. The school office will be open Benediction at 7:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 1 pm. Tours are still able to be scheduled over the summer! • July 26, Monday Contact the school office at 717-844-6100 or email the principal at —Parish Eucharistic Devotions continue [email protected]

Daily Mass at 9:00 am St. John Neumann Catholic School is hiring for the 21-22 school year. Adoration from 9:30 am—7:00 pm Open positions are: Benediction at 7:00 pm Instructional Support coordinator (part-time) Guest homilist—Fr. Sam Houser Extended Day Care coordinator (part-time), National History Day coordinator (part-time) • July 27, Tuesday Pre-K Aide (part-time) —Parish Eucharistic Devotions to Conclude Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Kyla Daily mass at 9:00 am Hockley by May 7, 2021 at [email protected] of by Adoration from 9:30 am—7:00 pm mail at 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601. All candidates must Benediction at 7:00 pm with renewal of also complete the Diocesan application for employment and all Commitment required clearances. Reception afterwards in rooms 101-102

Physical Education/Health Teacher Needed- Part-Time Lancaster Catholic High School seeks a part-time Physical Education/Health teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Minimum qualifications include PA certification in Health and Physical Education, along with appropriate clearances. Preferred qualifications include experience teaching physical education and health at the high school level. Interested applicants should forward cover letter, resume, certifications and list of references to Mrs. Cecile Carr, [email protected], by July 30, 2021.

Full-Time English Teacher Lancaster Catholic High School seeks a full-time English teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Minimum qualifications include a PA secondary certification (or equivalent) in English and appropriate clearances. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in English, and experience in teaching English at the high school level. A pastor’s recommendation will be required. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, resume, certifications and list of references to Mrs. Cecile Carr, [email protected], by July 30, 2021.

LCHS Youth Football The Crusader Youth Tackle Football Program has openings in the grades 4-5 and 6-7 teams. If interested please contact Lancaster Catholic Head Football Coach Chris Maiorino at [email protected]

Crusader Girls Fall Softball Registration is Now Open! We are assembling teams for 10U, 12U, and 14U for the Fall 2021 season. All home games are played at St. Leo the Great for the lower levels and LCHS JV Field for 14U. As a feeder program for LCHS, we accept girls from any parish in Lancaster County. The registration link can be found here: Softball registration - https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/275320 Fall league games are double headers played on either Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons and run from Sept through end of Oct. Registration deadline is July 31, 2021. We anticipate practices beginning in August. Need more information? Contact Ed Krow, Crusader Softball Coordinator at [email protected].