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Putting Faith in Action
Saint Anne Catholic Church
929 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
717.392.2225
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2021
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 Colleen Dougherty
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 StAnneParishLancaster@hbgdiocese.org
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.
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2021 Sunday, September 12, 2021
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says Is 50:4c-9a / Jas 2:14-18 / Mk 8:27-35
he has faith but does not have works? Can this faith save
him? ...Indeed someone might say, ‘You have faith and I
have works.’ Demonstrate your faith to me without works Monday, September 13
and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works.” St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10
The letter of St. James clearly reveals that we can see faith in
action. We are saved by Jesus, so faith is essential. Faith can- Tuesday, September 14
not be observed, but our works tell the story. Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
The works of mercy, reflected in the judgement scene of Mat-
thew, help us to examine how deep is our faith and how well Wednesday, September 15
it is expressed. Our care for the hungry, homeless, foreigner, Our Lady of Sorrows
the sick and dying is the expression of compassion and our 1 Tm 3:14-16; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
response to Jesus Christ in them. They are us.
Thursday, September 16
Much can be done, and thanks be to God, many around us are Sts. Cornelios, Pope / Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
putting their faith into action. How can I join them? 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50
First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9a Friday, September 17
Isaiah describes the willingness of the Suffering Servant to St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
submit to the persecution of his enemies. This willingness 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3
stems from true faith in God, and the knowledge that the Lord
will always be his help. Saturday, September 18
Blessed Virgin Mary
Second Reading: James 2:14-18 1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15
James states that if some one is hungry and you wish them
well but do not help them, you have done them no good. He The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
compares this to stating your faith, without backing it up with
your actions. He reminds us that we must show our faith Sunday, September 19, 2021
through our good works. Wis 2:12, 17-20 / Jas 3:16—4:3 / Mk 9:30-37
Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
Jesus taught his disciples that as the Messiah, he had to suffer
much, be put to death, and rise three days later. Peter began to Father of goodness and love, Hear our prayers for
disagree and Jesus reprimanded him for judging by human the sick members of our community and for all who
standards rather than by God’s. He told them that whoever are in need. May they find consolation in your
would be willing to lose their life for the sake of Jesus and the healing presence. Show your mercy and free down-
gospel, will in fact preserve their life forever. cast spirits. May they find lasting health and join us in
thanking you for all your gifts. Amen.
Connie Iannone Monica Finneran Catherine Dougherty
Dave Miller Carol Resh Paul Fullem Sr
Shannon Lapp Donna Kaylor Judy Welk
Francis Haefner, Sr. Joan Hilbert Shirley Derme
Mass Intentions Lucy Miller Rose Russo Donna Graybill
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Esperanza Flores Rose Mary Ferraco Martin Smith
September 12, 2021 Richard Miller Jeffrey Bechtold Nancy Rowell
Ruth Mease Cynthia Williams Stacey Moyer
Saturday 9/11 4:30 pm For the Intentions of Thinh Nguyen Thao Nguyen Ngo Trieu
Michael & Mary Milligan
Sunday 9/12 9:30 am For the Intentions of
Bob & Mary Ann Welsh
Monday 9/13 9:00 am +Holy Souls in Purgatory The tabernacle candle is burning this week
Tuesday 9/14 No Mass In memory of William G. Holbrook.
Wednesday 9/15 7:00 pm +Louis Karl Pozza
Thursday 9/16 9:00 am +Helen Sabatine
Friday 9/17 9:00 am People of the Parish
Saturday 9/18 4:30 pm +William G. Holbrook
Sunday 9/19 9:30 am +Paula Dillon Fogarty The Altar Flowers are in celebration of Michael
and Mary Milligan’s Wedding Anniversary.
September 14, 1985
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
Holy Days: Vigil (Eve) 5:30 pm — Day 7:00 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays from 9:30 am-1:00 pm
Spiritual Growth
Religious Education Spotlight Simple Ways to Evangelize
Religious Education begins on September 19. Evangelization is, in a nutshell, about proclaiming or re-
Registration forms are available on the Parish website proclaiming, in word and deed, the Good News of Jesus Christ
at www.stannechurch.org. If you have any questions and His holy, Catholic Church. Here are a few simple tips:
you can contact Colleen Dougherty, Director of Religious Edu- • On the upcoming 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001
cation, at: cdoc68@aol.com terrorist attacks, pray for the happy repose of the souls of those
who died as a result of those attacks in New York City, in Wash-
ington D.C., and in Shanksville, PA…and pray for their families
Catechetical Sunday 2021 | USCCB and loved ones.
This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday
on September 19, 2021 under the theme of “Say the Word • Pray for those who are trapped in Afghanistan and that they
and My Soul Shall Be Healed.” On this day, catechists are will be able to get out safely.
formally commissioned for ministry to the community. • Pray for all those who are beginning a new year of school,
Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on parish religious education, and parish youth ministry…for
the role that each baptized person plays in handing on the faith their good health and growth in holiness.
and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an
opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a
• Speak up for the gift and beauty of human life in all its stag-
community of faith. All catechists and teachers will receive a es, from conception to natural death. And speak out, in truth and
blessing at mass. charity, against abortion, against euthanasia, and against the exer-
cise of the death penalty.
• Invite a family member, relative, or friend, to attend Mass
RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults with you.
Do you have a friend or loved one who is not Catholic but has
interest in knowing more about the Catholic faith? Have you
• Ask God to provide opportunities for you to evangelize and
been attending Mass for years as the spouse or friend of a ask the Holy Spirit for the wisdom and courage to do it.
Catholic? Perhaps you are baptized Catholic but never • Stand up for the Catholic Church…it is the Church that Jesus
received your First Communion. Perhaps your children, founded!
age 8 or older, have not yet been baptized. RCIA is the pro-
cess by which persons from many faith journeys come together Look for ways to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy…1) Feed
to learn and consider becoming fully initiated members of the the Hungry, 2) Give drink to the Thirsty, 3) Clothe the Naked, 4)
Catholic Church. For more information please contact Rich Shelter the Homeless, 5) Comfort the Sick, 6) Visit the Impris-
Lichty at ralichty1947@gmail.com or the parish office oned, 7) Bury the Dead. If you cannot physically help in those
areas, consider a financial contribution to an organization or apos-
tolate that does…
Prayers for Our Students
The parish offers blessings and prayers for all of our students
as they return or begin a new school year. May God watch Faith Fact- Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day
over you and keep you safe. May your hearts and minds grow
in truth, faith and love for God and neighbor. May you know
September 15
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the seven great
God's presence through your daily routines and see Him in all
sorrows which Mary lived in relation to Her Son, as they are rec-
the people you encounter. Education is a precious gift. Work
orded in the Gospels or through tradition. Today, we are invited to
hard and try your best. We wish you much success!
reflect on Mary’s deep suffering:
1. At the prophecy of Simeon: “You yourself shall be pierced
with a sword—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be
Medjugorje Message, August 25, 2021 laid bare.” (Luke 2:35)
“Dear children! With joy I am calling all of you, little chil- 2. 2. At the flight into Egypt: “Get up, take the child and his
dren, who have responded to my call: be joy and peace. Wit- mother, and flee to Egypt.” (Mt 2:13).
ness with your lives Heaven, which I am bringing to you. It is 3. 3. Having lost the Holy Child at Jerusalem: “You see that
time, little children, that you be a reflection of my love for all your father and I have been searching for you in sor-
those who do not love and whose hearts hatred has conquered. row.” (Luke 2:48).
Do not forget: I am with you and intercede for all of you be- 4. 4. Meeting Jesus on His way to Calvary.
fore my Son Jesus, that He may give you His peace. Thank 5. 5. Standing at the foot of the cross: “Near the cross of Jesus
you for having responded to my call.” there stood His mother.” (John 19:25).
6. 6. Jesus being taken down from the Cross. 7. At the burial of
Christ.
Fore more information about Our Lady of Sorrows and a reflec-
tion, please see the insert included in this bulletin.Treasure Given in Gratitude
2021-22 2021-22
Actual Actual YTD Budget YTD
August 29, 2021
Offertory $3,284.00 $38,346.00 $37,800.00
Building& Maintenance 45.00 1,740.00 1,728.00
St. Vincent de Paul 229.00 2,416.00 1,728.00
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, Current offertory numbers will be available in the September 19th bulletin.
Talents Given to Live Our Faith
Help People to Transition from Prison
An informational Meet and Greet is scheduled for Monday, 09/13/2021 at 7:00PM at San Juan Bautista Church,
425 S. Duke Street, Lancaster in the Cafeteria concerning this ministry. Get more information and determine how you can
help individuals and their families make prison release easier and more successful. Join us to determine if you want to
be part of a team to work with these individuals and families. For more information about becoming involved in this
ministry of charity contact Deacon Jim Doyle (717) 343-1102 or Deacon Jorge Nazario (717) 681-5011,
email sanjuanreentry@gmail.com.
Notes of Interest
Haitian Earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace One Voice Youth Ministry September Events:
Collection All 7th-12th graders are invited to join the One Voice family on
A special collection will be taken in all parishes of the • Saturday, September 18 11:00 am– 1:00 pm
Diocese of Harrisburg on the weekend of September 25-26. 18th Abbey Faith and Music Fest: Join us for a fun and faith
Thank you in advance for your generous donation. Please filled day of music and speakers on the beautiful grounds of
pray for the families that have lost loved ones and all who Daylesford abbey in Paoli, PA. Transportation will be provided
have lost homes and businesses along with their sense of for the teens departing and returning from St. Leo the Great.
peace and security. Your prayerful and financial support is Cost of the trip is $30 per person which includes the transporta-
urgently needed. Please give generously. Be sure to mark tion, event, snacks and pizza.
your donation: For Haitian Earthquake and Tropical Storm If you have questions or would like more information you may
Grace on the envelope. visit our website at www.onevoiceym.org
Mi
Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina to Visit the
Diocese of Harrisburg St. John Neumann Catholic School
The Saint Pio Foundation announces that the tour of the relics Back to School Night for parents.
of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will make a stop in the Diocese of This Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30p parents of SJNCS
Harrisburg on September 21 and 22, 2021, on the occasion of are encouraged to attend and meet the teachers.
the 53rd anniversary of the saint’s passing. The relics will be Volunteer Opportunities
available for public veneration at St. Patrick Parish, 219 S. SJNCS is excited to welcome back volunteers. The School
Beaver Street, York, PA. On Wednesday, September 22, a would love the help of volunteers at recess and in the cafeteria.
Mass in honor of Saint Pio will be celebrated by the Very If you are interested, please sign up at https://
Rev. John Bateman, JCL, VF, Pastor of St. Patrick Parish. For www.signupgenius.com/go/904044BAFAD2AA7FC1-recess
additional information, please call (717) 848-2007 or vis- Diocesan clearances are required for those who wish to volun-
teer.
it: https://www.saintpiofoundation.org/the-tour-of-
the-relics-of-padre-pio-2021
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information. Proceeds support the Brown Bag Lunch Program.Upcoming Parish Events Spiritual Growth
Prayer and Blessing In Honor of Grandparents Day
Lord God almighty, bless our grandparents with long life,
• September 11, Saturday happiness, and health. May they remain constant in your
—One Voice: Get R.E.A.L Series love and be living signs of your presence to their children
beginning with Mass at 4:30 pm and grandchildren. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
• September 12, Sunday
—Book Nook following the 9:30 am Mass I thank you, Lord, for the comfort of your presence: even
—Theme-Catholic Answers Series
in times of loneliness, you are my hope and my confidence,
you have been my rock and my fortress since my youth! I
• September 17, Friday
—Parish Adoration following the 9:00 am thank you for having given me a family and for having
Mass until 1:00 pm blessed me with a long life. I thank you for moments of joy
and difficulty, for the dreams that have already come true
• September 18, Saturday in my life and for those that are still ahead of me. I thank
—One Voice Event from 11:00 am—1:00 pm you for this time of renewed fruitfulness to which you call
8th Abby Faith and Music Fest me. Increase, O Lord, my faith, make me a channel of your
peace, teach me to embrace those who suffer more than
• September 19, Sunday me, to never stop dreaming and to tell of your wonders to
—Catechetical Sunday and first day of new generations. Protect and guide Pope Francis and the
Religious Education Church, that the light of the Gospel might reach the ends
of the earth. Send your Spirit, O Lord, to renew the world,
• September 24, Friday that the storm of the pandemic might be calmed, the poor
—Parish Adoration following the 9:00 am consoled and wars ended. Sustain me in weakness and
Mass until 1:00 pm help me to live life to the full in each moment that you give
me, in the certainty that you are with me every day, even
until the end of the age.
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