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St. Ann Roman Catholic Church18 April 2021 Third Sunday of Easter

Welcome to St. Ann!We’re so glad that you’re here. We strive to make all feel at home here and to build community.Please let us know if we can assist you in any way.Parish Clergy & StaffPastorWeekend AssistantsPermanent DeaconsBusiness ManagerAccounting ClerkHoly Family SchoolLiturgy & CemeteryMusic DirectorParish ReceptionistsPREP (Religious Ed.)Spiritual MinistryRev. John J. Newns610-933-3732, Ext.104Rev. William Donnelly, O.S.A.Rev. Kail Ellis, O.S.A.Deacon Daniel Giblin610-952-3765Deacon Mark Szewczak484-985-1889Mrs. Lisa Burghardt610-933-3732Mrs. Marianne Wheatley610-933-3732Mrs. Jennifer D’Amelio610-933-7562Mrs. Madelyn Howard484-302-5705Mr. Thomas Denny610-933-3732Mrs. Stefanie Baker610-933-3732Mrs. Debra Carr610-933-3732Mrs. Julie Prichett610-755-1077Sr. Marie Rose Gibson, R.S.M.610-416-5431Parish OfficePHONE: 610-933-3732 FAX: 610-935-7958502 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460Parish Website: www.churchofsaintann.orgParish Email Address: stannphx@comcast.netMASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE(All Masses & Confessions in chapel)Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AMSaturday Vigil: 4:30 PMSunday: 7:30 AM & 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM SpanishPlease reserve a seat on the parish mcast.netmrgibson41@comcast.netSt. Ann Cemetery: 305 W. Pothouse RoadSacred Heart Cemetery: 1258 Fillmore StreetParish Office Hours:Mon to Thurs 8AM - 4PM & Fri 8AM-12 NoonIf you cannot attend Mass in person, the 9:30 AM Massis live-streamed weekly on the Parish Facebook page.CONFESSION SCHEDULETuesday 8:30 AM& Saturday 3:15 PM - 4:00 PMNew Parishioners: We are pleased to welcome new members to our Parish Community. Please call the Parish Office for ParishRegistration dates or to make an appointment.Bulletin Submissions: Please send all news, photos, and events at least ten days prior to the issue date. Bulletin informationshould be emailed to stannadulted@gmail.com.Today: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18Page 2St. Ann (026)

From the Pastor’s Desk.HAPPY EASTER! – As we reach thefifteenth day of our fifty day celebrationof Easter 2021, our Tradition presents uswithtwo disciples on the road toEmmaus. As they travel away fromJerusalem and the community ofdisciples, the resurrected Jesus joinsthem, although they do not recognizeHim. Last week the resurrected Lord entered into aspace with locked doors, and this week the resurrectedLord enters into a space (a conversation) with blockedinsight.BREAK THROUGH – In today’s Gospel, once the twodisciples recognize Jesus in their midst, their eyes areopened, their spirits lifted, their hearts renewed and amission revived. In the highly charged atmosphere ofour culture we are often trapped within a repeating loopof non-communication, non-connection, ill-will and badspirit. If I disagree with you and if I dismiss your pointof view as “fake”, do I recognize the Risen Jesus in ourmidst? If you do this to me, are you seeing the Lord inour midst? Two weeks ago when we stood in Mass andrenewed our Baptismal Promises, we re-rejected Satanand all his show and we re-accepted Jesus. We havebeen baptized into the Body of Christ. We are brothersand sisters in Christ. Not to live this way, not to walkand talk in “newness of life” is in practice to treat theGood News of Christ as though it were “fake news”.How can we claim to be promoting the culture ofencounter that Pope Francis is calling us to support if werefuse to listen with respect to the other and to speakwith dignity as the other?EARTH DAY 2021 – This Thursday as many aroundthe world will celebrate Earth Day, we Catholics willhave the opportunity to join with others to name ways inwhich we can better care for our planet and exerciseproper stewardship of God’s Gift of Creation.Page 3OUR COMMON HOME, Part 1 – Last May, to markthe 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical LetterLaudato Sí – On Care for Our Common Home, theVatican called on us to celebrate an entire year reflectingon our stewardship of the Earth. As we approach theconclusion of this twelve month meditation, let’s revisitparagraph 84 of this encyclical:Our insistence that each human being is an image ofGod should not make us overlook the fact that eachcreature has its own purpose. None is superfluous. Theentire material universe speaks of God’s love, hisboundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains:everything is, as it were, a caress of God. The history ofour friendship with God is always linked to particularplaces which take on an intensely personal meaning;we all remember places,and revisiting those memoriesdoes us much good. Anyone who has grown up in thehills or used to sit by the spring to drink, or playedoutdoors in the neighbourhood square; going back tothese places is a chance to recover something of theirtrue selves.OUR COMMON HOME,Part 2 - In the upcomingweekseachregisteredhousehold in our parish shouldreceive a USPS mailingannouncing a Parish CapitalAppeal to help us completesome deferred maintenanceon our buildings and grounds.Please spend time with thismaterial, pray about it, discussit with your family and then,without any undue pressure,decide whether at this time youcan contribute to this financial appeal. If you are able toparticipate in this effort, please decide how much youwill give and the timing for your support (a one time giftor a pledged amount over 3 years). Thank you forconsidering our Capital Appeal though which we willcontinue to practice stewardship regarding the buildingsand grounds of St. Ann Parish: Our Common Home inthe Faith.St. Ann (026)

Continued From the Pastor’s Desk.In Masses this time of year our first readings from Scripture are from the Acts of theApostles and our Gospels are from St. John. Invariably the question arises whether or notthere is Anti-Semitism in the New Testament. For some thoughts on this question see thePastor’s Portion on our parish homepage.UPCOMING EVENTSWORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS will be observed next Sunday, also known as"Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Praythe Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that youngmen and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate,religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes.Page 4St. Ann (026)

Around Our Community.At Ann's Heart we believe everyone deserves aseat at the table. Our new 'Pay It ForwardCafe' (PIFC) series aims to provide freecommunitymeals,whileofferingtheopportunity to give back if you are able. PIFCmeals are available to anyone and everyone. Ifyou can make a donation - great! If not, noworries. Meals are lovingly prepared anddistributed from our licensed HEART Kitchen,located at 35 Hall Street in downtownPhoenixville. Most meals will be created inpartnership with a fellow non-profit or serviceorganization to help support other programsthat service our great community. We hope youwill help us Pay It Forward and join us at ourcommunity table!RESERVE YOUR TO-GO fe-sunday-april-18-registration148225288829Ann's Heart & Orion Communities Present:Stuffed Chicken Breast or Stuffed Eggplant(Vegan)Individual or Family OptionSunday, April 18th, 2021To Go Only4:30 PM - 6:30 PMMeal includes: Stuffed Chicken Breast ORVegan Stuffed EggplantStuffed with mozzarella* and nut-free pestoRiceBaked BroccoliDessert*Eggplant option includes vegan cheeseYarn DonaƟons Needed for our Prayer Shawl Ministry.What is a Prayer Shawl? Prayer shawl. Peace shawl.Comfort shawl. Whatever name you give them, theyserve the same purpose. These are a wearable hugcra ed with love and intent from maker to recipient.Whether it be personal words, verse, song, prayer, orsomething else, it is these thoughts imbued in the shawlwith each s tch that make them what they are. Shawlscan be used for: undergoing medical procedures; as acomfort a er a loss or in mes of stress; duringbereavement; prayer or medita on; commitment ormarriage ceremonies; birthing, nursing a baby; bridalshower or wedding gi ; during an illness and recovery;ministering to others; gradua on, birthday, anniversary,holiday gi s; or just socializing. If you are able, pleasedonate a skein/s of yarn (any weight, color, or fiber).Dona ons may be dropped off on the front porch of theParish Office. If you would like a prayer shawl, pleasecontact the Parish Office. Thank you.CEMETERY CLEAN UP! Clean up of our cemeteriesis scheduled to begin the week of April 18th. Familiesare responsible and encouraged to remove items theywish to keep in advance of the scheduled cleanup. Any remaining decorations will be discarded.Due to safety reasons, ShepherdsHooks are not permitted in thecemetery. All hooks need to beremoved by May 15.Cemetery management is not responsible for itemsremoved, lost or stolen. Thank you.We love having you as part of ourflock! Let’s keep in touch! Get importantParish & Ministry updates via email & text.There are two ways to connect. Visit our church at:https://stannphx.flocknote.com/ or Text Stannphx to84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates.Page 5St. Ann ((026))

Counting Our Blessings!Thank you for your generosity!Holy Family School welcomesretired or “on a break” certifiedteachers to join our substitute pool.We value our substitute teachers,and they quickly become part of our family! If youor anyone you know would care to join our ranks,please send your resume to the office atoffice@myholyfamilyschool.org. Be aware thatboth PA clearances and documentation ofdiocesan trainings are required in order tosubstitute teach at Holy Family School. Call theoffice at 610-933-7562 for more information.Congratulations and prayers fromour Saint Ann family to the parents,godparents, and familyof the newly baptized incorporatedinto the Body of Christ.Reese Elizabeth AuslanderPlease pray for the sick, disabled, homebound members of our Parish Family.Alicia AndrewsChad BerishStephanie BilashPatricia BogardusBeth BoothAshley Rose BukayJoseph BuonoSandy BurnsEd CainJohn CalvecchioLeroy CampbellSally ClaverieDave CocciFrank CookGinger CutlipGertrude DawsonIsabella DeSimoneMichael DiArcangeloLucille DicksonTheresa DurkinPage 6Kensley EggelingWilliam EggelingAndrew FabianDan FennellDaniel FloresRyan GerholdJoe GibsonGordon GladdenJennifer GolaszewskiChristine GregerDenise GriboskiBrad HartmanAngela HoganMichael HudakJeanette JelusAnn JohnsonTerry JohnsonLinda KerrPatrick KochJohn KolarChristine KoonsBridget KunakornIrene LaydenMargaret LitkaDenise LongRay LongClaire MaestraleSteve & Joanne MardiThomas MastrangeloHeather McCannJohn McKenzieMichele MellonRon MotzerKaren NessporJacob NicholsMarcelo OpielaRuth PascalCindy PattonJonathan PerezGlen PhilipsAbigail PilcickiDianne PonzioNorm RabenoldAnn RaceyChristine RadoissJerry RatchfordJohn RiegelKris RobertsTom SarnakDebbie SchwartzerAl ScottKen ShackletonMargaret SimJames SmithRenee SmithJohn SnyderEvelyn SpitzChristine SpringerBob StancavageMarc StevensonSherri StoverJulie SzewczakNancy SzewczakEthel ThomasGlenn ThomasDon TroncellitiHelen TwargoskiDoris ValerioJeff VanceMary WayTalan WolstenholmeSt. Ann (026)