ST. MARY'S BASKET SOCIAL

St. Mary's Parish Center, Catasauqua
March 28th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
March 29th from 9:00pm to 5:30pm
March 30th from 9:00pm to 12:00pm
Kitchen will be open. Tickets on sale at the door. Advance tickets by 3/23 - buy 5 get 1 free.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN
Proceeds from this event will benefit St. Mary's CCD Program. For more information, please call 610-264-0332 or 610-264-9383

TELL US YOUR STORY

April 2nd, beginning at 5 PM
People Living with Chronic Pain and Illness are invited to join healthcare students at DeSales University for a free dinner and "tell-us-your-story" conversation.
This event is sponsored by the Salesian HealthCaring Community, which seeks to have DeSales students graduate with a patient-centered understanding of the human dimensions of serving people experiencing sickness or seeking healthcare.
Please register with Rachel.Warden@desales.edu or call Rachel Warden at 610-282-1100, ext. 2179.

DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

First Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 10:00am (after the 8:30am Mass)
Next meetup is April 5th.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, second floor of the parish office
If you are suffering a divorce or separation, or perhaps grieving a past divorce, join us for prayers, donuts and encouraging conversation. BYOC - bring your own coffee.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

First Sunday of the month after the 11:00 am Mass
Next Meetng is April 6th.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield has Bereavement Group Meetings on the first Sunday of the month after the 11:00 am Mass.
Join us in the Parish Center, Rooms 3/4. All are welcome and your feelings will be comforted and supported.

CANDLELIGHT PRAYER SERVICE IN THE TAIZE TRADITION

April 7th at 6:30pm at Assumption Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA.
Taize involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, and liturgical readings. There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation following the service. Contact Mary Williams at 610-867-7424x16 or email abvmrect@ptd.net.

MERCY DREAM GALA

April 12th, at the Centennial Ballroom, Center Valley, PA
Doors open at 5:30pm
Visit www.mercyschool.org to register or sponsor

Pigrimage: National Shrines of St. John Neumann & St. Rita of Cascia

May 8th
Bus leaves Trident (1060 Flexer Ave., Allentown) at 8:15am
$69, optional lunch $10.
Includes Mass, presentation, museum, Adoration, Plenary indulgence opportunity.
For reservations or information, contact Jane DeMelfy at jdemelfy@gmail.com or 484-707-7531.
Checks must be in by 4/1/25. Make checks to STM Women's Guild and mail to: Jane DeMelfy, 3305 The Strand, Allentown, PA 18103.

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. We are with you.