RETROUVAILLE:
REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE

August 1st to 3rd at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA.
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy).
If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on.
Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties, or crises.
For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, second floor of the parish office
First Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 10:00am (after the 8:30am Mass)
Next meetup is August 2nd.
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

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

LAOH MASS TO COMMEMORATE OUR LADY OF KNOCK

August 16th at 5:00pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd, Bethlehem, PA
To commemorate Our Lady of Knock's visitation in Ireland on August 21st, 1879, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) invites you to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Knock. We will be accepting school supply donations in the generous spirit of Our Lady of Knock for the children of the Diocese's Elementary Schools. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASSES WITH BISHOP SCHLERT

August 24th at 12:00pm at St. Thomas More, Allentown
Bishop Schlert will celebrate Masses offering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This Sacrament is given to anyone who is seriously ill, either physically or mentally, or to anyone advanced in age or facing a medical procedure. This great gift of grace offers holistic healing by praying for a cure, but, more importantly, for the gift of hope and peace that the sufferer would be united to Christ on the Cross.

BINGO BUFFET

August 16 at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem
LaBuda Hall (Church Basement)
Doors Open at 5:15 pm (after 4:15pm Mass), followed by buffet supper. Tickets (adults 18 & over): $25 advance, $30 at the door. Ticket Includes 15 Games, 2 Boards, Cash Prizes, Buffet Supper. Early Bird and Book Specials available for purchase. Advance tickets are available at weekend Masses or by calling the rectory at 610-866-3391. Parking: Laufer Street Lot, Jackson & Buchanan Lot, on-street.

CURSILLO
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY FOR CATHOLICS

Cursillo (pronounced "Kur-see-yo) is a worldwide lay movement within the Catholic church dedicated to the renewal of faith and Christian service to our communities. If you are willing to set aside one 3-day weekend to encounter Christ like never before, then the next Cursillo weekend may just be for you.
The dates are:
Men's weekend: 9/18/25 - 9/21/25
Women's weekend: 9/25/25 - 9/28/25
Questions? contact Fidelia @ 610-509-6365. To sign up, email fideljasa@gmail.com or go to allentown-cursillo.org

MARRIED COUPLES

When's the last time you gave your marriage a tune-up? Keep your engines running by getting away together on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!
The next in-person experiences are at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, PA on October 10th-12th and November 14th-16th. For more info visit: https://www.wwme-philly.org

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.