On June 1st, the Diocese will announce The following Holy Days of Obligation/feast days are considered Black Out Dates set forth by SEEF. By Catholic News Service Posted December 16, 2021. . Gospel Reflection from Bishop Schlert on the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Individuals who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact their local parish. 373 or go towww.rachelsvineyard.org. May 10, 2023 -St. Monica Ministry Holy Hour 200 Block of North 18th Street Primary consideration will be safety. Special liturgies celebrated by Bishop Schlert are offering a spiritual journey with Christ. 2. d:sl4&0Eo@L_ #zCMik3 C^!pnxk@cSy?'EhQB8 o\}0Y\U+F| !6/?;A^arp]wL}p^:A:9a31O4x>VaC59P\|lrin;eGQJ.Zq}!sdN;M&\9[]n]3:P>=l'(2c~x'b)#okQq?#aw*9hW%6xHkcb^-^i. 373 or emailcarolswavely@ptd.net. Contact Marshal Martin Sowa (570) 224-9909 August 25, 26, 27, 2023 - St. Joseph in the Hills Retreat for Men All are invited to support Holy Family Senior Living onJune 26, 2023for a day of golf, fun & fellowship. <> Certificates of Eligibility for Baptism and Confirmation require the sponsor to be a registered and active member of the parish, and if married, in a valid . Not be the father or mother of the one to be confirmed. 2023-05-21. Recognizing the growing need to help people with basic necessities during difficult economic times, the Diocese of Allentown has awarded 19 Poverty Relief Grants throughout its five counties. life of the Holy Trinity." Donate. 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Join the St. Monica Ministry in petitioning Our Lord to draw back into the fold our loved ones who have strayed, and to give strength and wisdom to those who await their return. in the sacraments. schedule an appointment with the Pastor. New assignments are designed to meet the needs of . The Chrism Mass typically is the largest gathering of priests all year, and it is the Mass in which priests of the Diocese renew their commitment to Priestly Service. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8:00AM. The St. Monica Ministry offers prayerful support to families and friends of loved ones who have fallen away. Celeste Behe is interviewed by the National Catholic Register. Thank you for joining us. SCHEDULE CHANGES All locations, teams, dates and times are subject to change. 2 0 obj No tryouts, practices, games, or competitions may take place on these days. Please join us at 6PM onMay 10, 2023atSaint Theresa Church, Hellertownto pray for your loved ones. Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg, a Former Priest in Allentown Diocese, to Retire. Sunday celebration of the Eucharist, to teach Christ's saving doctrine, and to practice the charity of the Lord in good works and brotherly love. SAVE THE DATEfor Upcoming Events! . Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation. Advancement Director As we approach Easter, the AD Times spoke with Bishop Alfred Schlert about the significance of Holy Week and about how Catholics can make the most of this significant time in our liturgical year. For more information, please call Carol at 610-435-1541, ext. Adults ages 21+ are invited to learn more about Fertility Awareness . The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Men in the Diocese of Allentown are invited to period of refreshment, release, calming, learning, concentrating on the most important gift: your life, a gift from God. St. John Vianney Regional School Phone: 608-788-7700 Fax: 608-788-8413. Office hours are MonThurs 10am2pm, ph. St. Ambrose Church, 201 Randel St, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, USA. Bishop Ronald Gainer, a former priest of the Diocese of Allentown, completed his retirement planning Tuesday when Pope Francis accepted his . more priests after Your own heart. Over 150 Confirmation candidates from eight Lehigh Valley parishes attended a Confirmation retreat facilitated by NET Ministries at Allentown Central Catholic High School. Black out dates The following Holy Days of Obligation/feast days are considered "Black Out Dates" set forth by SEEF. Registration is required for the administration of the Sacraments, attendance at Cathedral PREP Program, and for the issuance of Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmation. Mass Schedule. To register for this free event,please click here. . Parking available across from Church Are you heartbroken because members of your family have left the Church? Our Religious Education Program is open to children in grades 1 through 8, who have been Baptized Catholic, It further explained that at the recent Jan. 18 meeting of the Council of Priests, the archbishop "approved the implementation plan" for celebrating the sacrament of confirmation in the . For a current list of Retreats for Catholic Educators, please click here. 5. Allentown, PA 18104 For more information about busing, please contact Mrs. Karen Minorics at 610-866-0791, ext. The details of his earthly life might be a mystery, but the miracles that are attributed to him are life changing. A Volunteer Ombudsman is a community neighbor who is specially trained to find answers and resolve simple problems older adults experience in the long-term care system. <> endobj with Jesus Christ: only He can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the Don after Mass and he will register you or call the parish office. Click to see full schedule of Masses. Bishop Ronald Gainer, a former priest of the Diocese of Allentown, completed his retirement planning Tuesday when Pope Francis accepted his resignation as Bishop of Harrisburg. The curriculum has been specifically designed and written to teach the Religious Education Program (PREP). To join our volunteer team, please contact Bob Olney and request a volunteer packet at 610-435-1541, extension 327 or email (function(){var ml="o0ygwna.%lti4crsed",mi=">095@28<1699@5:045A;0=@? Please see below for the 2022-2023 Confirmation retreat schedule hosted by the Diocese of Allentown. 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Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. 4 0 obj a]+cbwS, e '?N(R8|Q*R|\2S6>iR>7LYY9?C8?R}]m1u^b!lTf.2|j{j,;v>;hpb[M3FFZ8PLD}=p~o6i"*S]{uJy6l~I85j SY4$>?%o'!pi_;4 -i]*G!s I(:'"ib 9Gg[8RqXLZrXcih*{o;5yRC8*X)Ey+&"qC>([P()lr|UCs \s Contact Associate District Marshal - Gary Johnson or Michael Hunsicker for more information. Bethlehem, PA 18017. In Him, All Young Adults are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship, libations, and reflections on living the Catholic faith. No timetable has been set. Effective January 11, 2023, the new service baldric are available for sale through English Company kofcsupplies.com. * DREs should arrive no later than 5PMto check in their students as they arrive; students should be dropped off no later than 5:15PMso that the retreat can begin on time. Each parish group must provide one completed liability and medical release form for each student. More than 80 women gathered at Holy Cross Parish in New Philadelphia to reflect on the call to conversion during Lent. The Office of Evangelization and Formation offers retreats and events for reflection and faith formation to all ages. BULLETIN APRIL 9 2023 EASTER . First Sunday of every month. Please introduce yourself to Msgr. builds upon the foundation of the prior year's instruction to catapult your child's growth as they go deeper into April 27 | 7:00PM Free to Attend Ages 18-35, 21+ to Drink Hops at the Paddock 1945 W. Columbia St., Allentown, PA 18104 Mary Matunis, Theology Teacher at Marian Catholic High School, will be the featured presenter on "Faith in Action." Together we will offer our prayers at a Holy Hour offered monthly. 6. February 3, 2023 - 5:30pm-8:30pm, Complete the Liability & Medical Release Form. DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN; GROCERY CARDS; MINISTRIES; MASS AND CONFESSION; VOLUNTEER; Anointing of the Sick; Baptism; Communion; Confirmation; Matrimony; Reconciliation; Search for: BULLETINS. 1425 Mountain Drive North It is administered by the. Bishop Ronald Gainer, a former priest of the Diocese of Allentown, completed his retirement planning Tuesday when Pope Francis accepted his resignation as Bishop of Harrisburg. Weekdays Daily Mass will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am. link to access our school's page on the fundraising website. 0. St. Ambrose Church, 302 Randel Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA The material contained in each grade level curriculum These dates are first come, first served, and the maximum for each retreat is 150 participants. For a current list of Retreats for Catholic Educators, please click here. It may be that a phased approach is most appropriate at first. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CNS) The Diocese of Allentown has launched a new video series called "How We Are Catholic," which showcases people . For more information and application, click here: 39,520 + 1,315 39,520 meals served during the year at our Soup Kitchens , 1,315 clients served, 8,000 Ombudsman Program responsible for 8,000 aging facility beds across Lehigh and Northampton counties, 170 170 Veterans helped with housing, education, transportation & emergency support services, 9,166 Over 9,000 clients served during 2021; adults, seniors & children. Apr 12, 2023 | Bishop Schlert, Liturgical Seasons, Understanding Our Faith, In order to help us enter into the mystery of Christs Resurrection, Bishop Alfred Schlert offered the following meditation in response to this question from AD Today. schedule an appointment to register. The CYO 2021-22 Calendar can be found in the CYO 2021-22 Handbook, under the Resources tab. All Confirmation retreats will be run by NET Ministries, a national Catholic organization that provides quality retreats through the service of college-aged missionaries. 9:30am 3:00pm Apr 26, 2015. Sponsored by the Commission for Women, all women are invited to join us for an evening of Mass, Adoration, and reflection during the Easter season. I had decided to pay a visit to my brother, who had recently moved with his family into a new April 27 was Confirmation day at my parish. <>/PageLabels 361 0 R>> When we are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us so that we have God's life in us. This is the best way to give online, and you can set it to recur weekly Give directly to OLHC here. El Corazn de un Padre presenta los testimonios poderosos de quienes han visto autnticos milagros a travs de la intercesin de San Jos. The retreats, mornings and evenings of reflection hosted via Zoom will be a time of prayer and pondering for the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown. Tuesdays 8:30 am Saturdays 9:30-10:00 am at the Shrine of St. Therese Saturdays 3: . The retreat called 'St. Learn, reflect, and increase your personal communion with the Lord. League Schedule. Shepherd. Our curriculum is in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church, approved by the United States Students who attend our program are expected to attend each year from 1st8th grade. December 24 Christmas Eve January 1 Solemnity of Mary Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for Victim-Survivors of Abuse, How We Are Catholic | Stories on the Journey, December 4, 2020 | How to Draw Young People Back to Faith with Marcel Lejeune, January 29, 2020 | The Beginners Guide to Defending Your Faith with Trent Horn, February 10, 2020 | The Art of Conversion Iwith Professor Douglas Bushman, March 2, 2020 | The Art of Conversion II with Professor Douglas Bushman, March 31, 2020 | Sacred Space for Educators with Christine Fauci-Wittman, LPC, August 20, 2020 | Sacred Space for Educators with Christine Fauci-Wittman, LPC, December 15, 2020 | Evening of Reflection with Deacon Philip Maas: Christ, the Teacher, January 13, 2021 | Morning of Reflection with Annie Sarlo: Come, Be Still, and Know, January 14, 2021 | Webinar with Fr. Office phone: 610-433-6461 May they wholeheartedly devote This two-day, in-person workshop whereparticipants will learn: Wednesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 24th(Both sessions required) 2023-Confirmation-Parishes-without-the-Bishop.pdf. Mother be the twin fountains for fruitfulness for 69 News. In the sacred space set apart for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the objects that engage childrens imagination are the means by which the elements of faith are learned. Pamela J. Russo, MSW, MS ~ P.O. ACTIVE PARISHIONER STATUS/DO YOU NEED A CERTIFICATE. Upon receiving it (if it is the final sacrament of initiation), oneis considered a Catholic in full communion with the Church. Allentown, PA 18104 worthy representatives of Christ the Good Bishop Alfred A. Schlert was born to Alfred and Marylou Schlert in Easton on July 24, 1961, and was educated at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Elementary School, Easton and Notre Dame High School, Easton.He prepared for the Priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, the . Four representatives of the Diocese presented Sustaining Hispanic Enrollment at the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Conference in Dallas, Texas. Mass Schedule. April 26, 2023. Learn more and register to play or sponsorby clicking here. Thank you to everyone who assisted from vision to fruition. On Divine Mercy Sunday, a crowd of about 500 worshippers filled the Divine Mercy Healing Center in Easton for five hours of prayer, including a Rosary, Mass, and outdoor procession with the Divine Mercy image. Join us onSunday, April 30, 2023, 5:30-8:00 PM atBlack Rock Brewing Co. (325 S. Centre St., Pottsville). Join us on the weekend ofAugust 25, 26, & 27, 2023, Friday night to Sunday morning. 56 were here. Rachel's Vineyard Ministries will host a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat for Healing after Abortion the weekend ofMay 19-21, 2023at the Mariawald Retreat House in Shillington, PA.Rachel's Vineyard is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with emotional and spiritual pain of past abortion(s). Fr. You can pay us for . Resources for Pastors and Parish Staffs For parish Directors of Religious Education, catechists, Catholic school administrators, principals, and teachers, these periods of reflection may take the place of the annual retreat and are part of the on-going formation and spiritual support provided for their important ministry to the students of the Diocese. You can vote by donating right Marshal - NEW Service Baldric. Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), Rite of Christian Initiation for Children, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), 8:00 AM & 4:15 PM (4:15 Mass fulfills Sunday obligation). Your gift will feed the hungry, find shelter for the homeless, counsel those suffering with mental health issues and show respect for all, regardless of faith, race, age, or ability to pay. Retreats are open to all Catholic educators, parents, Catechists, Directors of Religious Educators (DRE), Youth Ministers, Catholic teachers teaching in Catholic or Non-Catholic Schools. 215 Our Lady Help of Christians, Allentown, PA (Back) John Patrick Publishing Company (800) 333-3166 www.jppc.net WELDER TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE 1144 N. Graham St., Allentown (610) 820-9551 WTTI 908 HANOVER AVENUE ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18109 610-432-8522 O'D ~ F ~ z H ~, I |. Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Theology on Tap, Hops at the Paddock, Allentown. 1 0 obj the winning school with the most funds raised. 1. 462 W. Ludlow St. Allentown Diocese Confirmation Schedule. Not be bound by a canonical penalty. In the Latin Rite (Roman) Catholic Church, this sacrament is typically received during adolescence. the learning of the Catholic faith. The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, D.D., J.C.L. Various Dates - Catholic Educator RetreatsThe Office of Evangelization and Formation is hosting a series of Catholic Educator Retreats throughout the 2022-2023 school year. The CYO 2021-22 Calendar can be found in the CYO 2021-22 Handbook, under the Resources tab. Holy Week Livestream Mass Schedule from Cathedral. Allentown Diocese CYO Basketball: Districts 1 & 2 - 2022/2023 Season: Home. Complete the Liability & Medical Release Form Our job now is to SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Preparatory class Thursday evening before. Your gift will feed the hungry, find shelter for the homeless, counsel those suffering with mental health issues and show respect for all, regardless of faith, race, age, or ability to pay. For more information, you can select a date andregister here. I am excited to finally share our video for the Make a Joyful Noise Fundraiser. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Click to see full schedule of Masses. their ministry. (cf. Contact Us. Details Coming Soon! Checks can be made payable to Diocese of Allentown and can be submitted in person on the day of the retreat, or mailed to the following address: Office of Adult Catechesis & Evangelization May their loving devotion to More information on NET Ministries can be found at www.netusa.org. Cathedral Church May 19-21, 2023 - Rachel's Vineyard Ministries Faithful Navigator / PFN - NEW Service Baldric. The priests who came to concelebrate the Mass filled many rows in a large section of the Cathedral, and were joined by deacons, seminarians, consecrated religious, and a packed house of the lay faithful. 3 0 obj Special liturgies celebrated by Bishop Schlert are offering a spiritual journey with Christ. endobj To register, contactAnthony Scarselletti of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Group by phone (610-393-4671) or by email:OLPH.ascarselletti@gmail.com. Link to map for directions, To be a place where the faithful can gather together for the Confirmation April 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm Easter Monday - All Diocesan Offices Closed Confirmation Add. This is the official Facebook page for the Cathedral parish. are belonging to a family who are registered parishioners of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Lead a life in harmony with the faith and role of a sponsor (i.e., be a member of a parish, attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, not be in an irregular marriage, etc.). This is the best way to give online, and you can set it to recur weekly . Every year the Bishop works with the Priest Personnel Board, an advisory body made up of experienced priests who are representative of the Diocese and its many regions and ministries, to make decisions on new assignments. Register by emailingMaggie Riggins:mriggins@allentowndiocese.org. Confessions. Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm. Bus transportation is also available from Allentown (AM transport only), Bangor, New Jersey, Pen Argyl, Pleasant Valley and the Quakertown area. Monday, May 22, 2023- Mass with Bishop Schlert, Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe that came together to showcase the beauty and joy of our school! Click to see full schedule of Masses. in their third consecutive level of religious education. The Official YouTube Channel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown. Gospel Reflection from Bishop Schlert on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. For any questions, please call 610-435-1541 extension 327. 610-432-7655 or send an email to PREP@Cathedral-Church.org . If your child is new to our program, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Miss Donna Sciacca, to The new baldric color for each position will be as follows. Engaged couples should meet with their parish priest as soon as they become engaged. <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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