the winning school with the most funds raised. Religious Education Program (PREP). April 2023. To register, call 610-435-1541, ext. % In the Latin Rite (Roman) Catholic Church, this sacrament is typically received during adolescence. All are invited to support Holy Family Senior Living onJune 26, 2023for a day of golf, fun & fellowship. Holy Week Livestream Mass Schedule from Cathedral. 2. The Official YouTube Channel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown. Preparatory class Thursday evening before. Parking available across from Church more priests after Your own heart. God, please give to Your Church today many * DREs should arrive no later than 8:30AMto check in their students as they arrive; students should be dropped off no later than 8:45AMso that the retreat can begin on time. Register todayby clicking here! Exceptions to these dates must be approved by the pastor and SEEF. Tuesday, May 9, 2023- Mass with Bishop Schlert, St. Columbkill, Boyertown life of the Holy Trinity." Black out dates The following Holy Days of Obligation/feast days are considered "Black Out Dates" set forth by SEEF. themselves to prayer and penance; be examples 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. Larger drone footage of our beautiful Church. 2023 BULLETINS. Priests, With More Than 25 Centuries of Combined Service to Diocese, are Thanked by Bishop Schlert at Chrism Mass. This is the official Facebook page for the Cathedral parish. endobj Complete the Liability & Medical Release Form 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. Phone: 608-788-7700 Fax: 608-788-8413. Information message To read the current issue click on the picture above. Celeste Behe, who home-schooled her nine children, now grown, created the diocesan St. Monica Ministry, which began in January of this year. No tryouts, practices, games, or competitions may take place on these days. Cathedral Church link to access our school's page on the fundraising website. Apr 26, 2015. Confirmation for those under 18 requires two years of preparation in our CCD Classes. For a current list of Retreats for Catholic Educators, please click here. To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Bishop Alfred Schlert has decided that all public Masses in the Diocese of Allentown will be cancelled, effective immediately. These dates are first come, first served, and the maximum for each retreat is 150 participants. Register by emailingMaggie Riggins:mriggins@allentowndiocese.org. After completing the requisite two year preparation and other requirements, a candidate is then presented for confirmation in October of their 9th grade year. It may be that a phased approach is most appropriate at first. 2713 W Chestnut Ave Altoona, PA 16601 (814) 695-5579. ATTN: Kristin Osenbach Color Corps Call Our Schedule of Confirmations for the 2023 Season in the Diocese of Allentown. Amen. Bishop Ronald Gainer, a former priest of the Diocese of Allentown, completed his retirement planning Tuesday when Pope Francis accepted his . February 2, 2023 - 5:30pm-8:30pm 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. ACTIVE PARISHIONER STATUS/DO YOU NEED A CERTIFICATE. Apr 27, 2023 | News. Monday, May 8, 2023- Mass with Bishop Schlert, Sacred Heart, Bath Link to map for directions, To be a place where the faithful can gather together for the For more information about busing, please contact Mrs. Karen Minorics at 610-866-0791, ext. your Son Jesus in the Eucharist and to Mary his Not be the father or mother of the one to be confirmed. 3 0 obj You can vote by donating right Our Religious Education Program is open to children in grades 1 through 8, who have been Baptized Catholic, Contact Us. 1825 W Turner Street For more information, visit:www.allentowndiocese.org/stmonicaministry. The material contained in each grade level curriculum If you are already receiving an email with a link to the AD Times there is no need to fill out the form below. 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Our curriculum is in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church, approved by the United States 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). endobj Over 150 Confirmation candidates from eight Lehigh Valley parishes attended a Confirmation retreat facilitated by NET Ministries at Allentown Central Catholic High School. Confessions. 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. Resources for Pastors and Parish Staffs Individuals who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact their local parish. No timetable has been set. Word of God; zealous dispensers of Your grace 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 . St. John Vianney Regional School Each parish group must provide one completed liability and medical release form for each student. 4 0 obj To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Bishop Alfred Schlert has decided that all public Masses in the Diocese of Allentown will be cancelled, effective immediately. 1064 FIFTH STREET CATASAUQUA, PENNSYLVANIA 18032 August 25, 26, 27, 2023 - St. Joseph in the Hills Retreat for Men Confirmation invokes the fullness of the Holy Spirit upon each candidate, asking God to bring to completion the good work that He started in them in baptism and also bestowing upon themthe seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, to aid them in being witnesses to the beauty, truth, and goodness of Christ and His Church. 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. May 19-21, 2023 - Rachel's Vineyard Ministries 2023 Confirmation Schedule - Parishes without the Bishop. 340 or kminorics@becahi.org. More information on NET Ministries can be found at www.netusa.org . Monday, May 8, 2023 - Mass with Bishop Schlert, Sacred Heart, Bath. Click here to see the library of recent Masses. Copyright 2022 The Diocese of Allentown | Powered by Melior, Diocese Starts Planning For the Time When Usual Attendance at Masses Might Resume, Holy Week Livestream Mass Schedule from Cathedral, Bishop Schlert Cancels Public Masses to Limit Spread of Disease, Gospel Reflection | Fourth Sunday of Easter, Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg, a Former Priest in Allentown Diocese, to Retire, Nueva pelcula destaca los milagros modernos de San Jos. If a team is found to be in non-compliance to this rule, the team will face a review by SEEF and possible sanctions and/or penalizations. All Rights Reserved. Please complete the volunteer application and background check requests and mail the originals to: Catholic Charities, 402 W. Chew Street Allentown, PA 18102. Registration forms may be picked-up at the Center for Parish Religious 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. 4. 610-432-7655 or send an Center on N. 18th St., Room 1. Rachel's Vineyard is a "therapy for the soul" which combines a unique and creative process for psychological and spiritual healing. <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> First Sunday of every month. The outing will be held at Southmoore Golf Club (235 Moorestown Road,Bath, PA 18014). Box F Allentown, PA 18105 610-871-5200 ext. holiness; tireless and powerful preachers of the 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 . Adults ages 21+ are invited to learn more about Fertility Awareness & NFP, how it works, whats involved, and the various methods. 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. This two-day, in-person workshop whereparticipants will learn: Wednesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 24th(Both sessions required) The curriculum has been specifically designed and written to teach the Gospel Reflection from Bishop Schlert on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. If your child is new to our program, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Miss Donna Sciacca, to in the sacraments. Click to see full schedule of Masses. 56 were here. If a team is found to be in non-compliance to this rule, the team will face a review by SEEF and possible . will be sure to put you on the upcoming schedules. 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. Please join us at 6PM onMay 10, 2023atSaint Theresa Church, Hellertownto pray for your loved ones. The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, D.D., J.C.L. Contact Associate District Marshal - Gary Johnson or Michael Hunsicker for more information. 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.). For more information, you can select a date andregister here. 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. On June 1st, the Diocese will announce Confirmation is meant to be a launching point in the lives of those who receive it to propel them to live their Catholic faith as a faithful witness to the hope that is in them (1 Pet. Sunday 8:00 am - also Facebook Livestream 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. . Office phone: 610-433-6461 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. Are you heartbroken because members of your family have left the Church? Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Harrisburg supports their Catholic Schools by promoting the spiritual, academic, social, and physical development of students in an environment that is distinctly marked by the values of our Catholic faith. Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg, a Former Priest in Allentown Diocese, to Retire. Bishop Alfred Schlert has announced new assignments for diocesan priests. Parishes with large Confirmation classes who are interested in retreats should consider contacting NET Ministries to schedule a separate retreat for their parish group. Fr. April 26, 2023. Not be bound by a canonical penalty. Contact Marshal Martin Sowa (570) 224-9909 Pamela J. Russo, MSW, MS ~ P.O. Our video is so unique and special because of the community Upon receiving it (if it is the final sacrament of initiation), one is considered a Catholic in full communion with the Church. Learn, reflect, and increase your personal communion with the Lord. When we are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell El Corazn de un Padre presenta los testimonios poderosos de quienes han visto autnticos milagros a travs de la intercesin de San Jos. (cf. (St. John Paul II). of humility and poverty; shining models of Saint Ambrose, Schuylkill April 26, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. You can pay us for . The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Be a fully initiated Catholic (received baptism, confirmation and Eucharist). endobj in their third consecutive level of religious education. Parish groups must give these forms to Alexa at the end of the retreat. (For adults beyond the 9 th grade who have been baptized and received First Communion at the usual age but were never Confirmed, please see our "Confirmation: Adults" page or contact your local parish.) All Confirmation retreats will be run by NET Ministries, a national Catholic organization that provides quality retreats through the service of college-aged missionaries. Please see below for the 2022-2023 Confirmation retreat schedule hosted by the Diocese of Allentown. More information at www.allentowndiocese.org. Diocese of Allentown - Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, D.D. Upon receiving it (if it is the final sacrament of initiation), oneis considered a Catholic in full communion with the Church. 0. SCHEDULE CHANGES All locations, teams, dates and times are subject to change. 3:15). May 17, 2023 & May 24, 2023 - Training Workshop for Bereavement Ministry Leaders Catholic faith to your child with age-appropriate lessons. For any questions, please call 610-435-1541 extension 327. May they wholeheartedly devote schedule an appointment to register. \$imhoF}Y[p#AZwOgBEB~UDp&D&O)S|$D106(ew#A]kI!z1R0.q6XMS_DJS] y$OdD_5MCOD9&)1aa'Vz L_1 EjKnavN{kqf95mp*7e~B8|-?My J'rXq*O2E@;>{L%"VT5D,4ev^u/$Q3;FL64xyr=sYvMuLvYCv^7Cp _k.QPM3 -6CKU6/ ko(^lZA1| MT0CDQdu|q(l8c[NtvAb;q1Bz= kd/m( tiuV5bvV3mnCt- R\M'NV26Rny@u_fR1fCvagqOk-Qt\/^UmL1} :4 nFNhB$6NjcyspN"%6K!Gq2h PW@AT&>trPC;4&0SkOD1p2g,NY6Tt0Tt){}\'g~G,*}P kGYMa0Hv 6s"k}:jp3 Marshal - NEW Service Baldric. Donate. Holy Thursday A Fathers Heart features the powerful testimonies of those who have seen authentic miracles brought forth through the intercession of St. Joseph. 1. The diocesan marriage preparation program should be completed at least six months prior to the wedding date. When we are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us so that we have God's life in us. 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. 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. SAVE THE DATEfor Upcoming Events! Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in 2023? 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. Each parish group must include one adult chaperone for every ten students in attendance. email to PREP@Cathedral-Church.org. 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. Confirmation Schedule All Events This event has passed. To download the event flyer,please click here. Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Theology on Tap, Hops at the Paddock, Allentown. 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." Our name is @OlhcAllentown-Church. Office hours are MonThurs 10am2pm, ph. 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. Allentown Diocese Confirmation Schedule. Students who attend our program are expected to attend each year from 1st8th grade. 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. schedule an appointment with the Pastor. Click to see full schedule of Masses. In the Latin Rite (Roman) Catholic Church, this sacrament is typically received during adolescence. Please introduce yourself to Msgr. and practicing our Roman Catholic faith, NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER THEM in the Cathedral Parish The Office of Evangelization and Formation offers retreats and events for reflection and faith formation to all ages. DREs are encouraged to make copies of the forms for their group to keep on file. 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. 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. 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