NATIONAL CENTER FOR PADRE PIO EVENTS

MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH - May 20th
COMMEMORATION OF PADRE PIO’S BIRTHDAY - May 25th

National Centre for Padre Pio
111 Barto Road - Barto, PA
www.padrepio.org
610-845-3000

CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING

May 18th at 9:15am at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Center
May is the Month of Mary. Using this time to teach your grandchildren about Mary and praying the Rosary is a great way to "Pass on the Faith". Monday May 13 is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Our Lady appeared to three young children and gave them the message of Fatima. You can teach your own grandchildren that Our Lady can use their help!

Join us for the next meeting of the Catholic Grandparents Association where we pray for our children and grandchildren and where we share with others our traditions and learn about theirs. We are currently reviewing chapters of the book Return to get a better understanding of how to bring our children and grandchildren back to the faith. Our meetings are always full of great stories and ideas on how to share the wealth of Our Faith. This is how we accomplish our mission as Grandparents. Remember, you do not have to be a member to come to the meetings.

'TIS THE MONTH OF OUR MOTHER
MONDAY MINI-RETREAT

May 20th
St. Francis Retreat House, Easton
The May Procession and Crowning begin outside at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 pm.
Joan Hilstolsky will offer a presentation on how Mary leads us to Christ, is a model of faithful holiness, and why her spirituality is essential to the Church. The evening ends with recitation of the rosary. Donation is $40. Register by May 15 at www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.

MORNING MASS WITH BISHOP SCHLERT

May 22nd at 8:30am at St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield
Join Bishop Schlert as he attends Mass monthly around the Diocese. For other locations please visit ALLENTOWNDIOCESE.ORG

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF FATIMA
PARISH VISITATION

May 27th 9:00am through May 28th 6:00pm with Overnight Adoration
ST. URSULA PARISH, 1300 BROADWAY, FOUNTAIN HILL
Agenda & Updates will be on St Ursula Roman Catholic Parish Facebook page.

A HEART OF COMPASSION
A WEEKEND RETREAT

June 7th to 9th at the St. Francis Retreat House, Easton
Journey with Boundless Compassion facilitators Joan Doherty, Sr. Meg Cole SSJ, and Peg Choinski as they explore various aspects of compassion.
Register at stfrancisretreathouse.org or call 610-258-3053 x0 for more information.

SPRING FLING - BASKET RAFFLE

June 9th from 9:00am to 3:00pm
St. Paul Parish Center, 219 W. Susquehanna St., Allentown
Raffles, Food & More!

QUEENSHIP OF MARY
PARISH FESTIVAL

June 9th from 11:30am to 3:00pm
1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, PA 18067
More information can be FOUND HERE!

RETROUVAILLE

August 8th to 11th
October 4th to 6th
At the Family Life center in Malvern, PA
Thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. Couples learn to build communication skills leading to increased intimacy. For more information or to register: www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

PARISH TEENS - YOU’RE INVITED

St. Thomas More Youth Group has invited St. Ann’s parish high school teens to be a part of their Youth Group and activities.
There’s no membership or requirement - you can attend as your schedule allows. Please contact Allie Yudt, STM Youth Ministry, allie@stmchurchallentown.org, with any questions!

CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP

Catholic Heart Workcamp is a powerful mission-trip experience. Groups travel to a community, stay at a home base (usually a Catholic school) and serve that community for 4 days. Students work alongside other students from all over the country. Teens learn that by opening themselves up to God's grace and serving in His name, they can truly transform a community - and receive so much joy and peace. For many teens, it can be a lifechanging experience.

St. Thomas More Youth Ministry is planning to attend CHWC in Summer 2024. If you'd like to learn more or reserve your spot, please contact ALLIE YUDT.

DIFFICULT PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS?
HELP IS AVAILABLE

You are not alone.
Our Diocese has a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding adverse prenatal diagnoses. For support, please contact Catholic Charities at 610-435-1541.