PASTOR’S CORNER Set Your Calendars for “Catholicism” As promised, here are the dates and topics in which you might want to join us for a prayerful and beautiful review of your Catholic faith by use of Fr. Barron’s celebrated “Catholicism” series.
Mass Intentions
These sessions are held at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, beginning at 7pm on the Wednesday’s indicated. Feel free to join us for one, several or all of them – you will not be disappointed!
33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Novemberth 17th, 2013
Saturday – November 16 – St Margaret of Scotland 4:00PM St Andrew Julius R Meyer by Jim and Carmella Meyer 7:00PM St Lawrence Richard Fedor by Family th rd Sunday – November 17 – 33 Sunday/Ordinary Time 8:30AM St Andrew John J Goch by son, Rick Goch 10:30AM St Lawrence Agnes Meyers by Walter Meyers Monday- November 18th- Basilicas of SS Peter and Paul 8:00AM St Andrew Poor Souls in Purgatory by Irene Vomero th Tuesday – November 19 – St Mechtilde 8:00AM St Lawrence William Kraynick by Joseph and Helen Csrnko Miraculous Medal Novena after Mass Wednesday– November 20th – St Edmund the Martyr 6:00PM St Andrew Ruth Skvoretz by Linda McKee st Thursday–November 21 – Presentation/Virgin Mary 8:00AM St Lawrence Regina Burker by Husband, Frank nd Friday – November 22 – St Cecilia 8:00AM St Lawrence Robert and Bernadine by Ann and Dale Wehr St John Neumann Novena after Mass rd Saturday – November 23 – St Clement I 8:00AM St Lawrence For all our St Lawrence/St Andrew Parishioners 4:00PM St Andrew Francis Moravek by Gene and Jeannette Kontz 7:00PM St Lawrence Glen Oswald (A) by Daughter, Louise th Sunday – November 24 – Christ the King 8:30AM St Andrew Nicklas Fetchko by Tom Tomasic and Family 10:30AM St Lawrence Joseph Holena by Patti and Kevin
Pray the Rosary each Sunday: 8:15AM – St Andrew 10:15AM – St Lawrence
December 4 Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God December 11 The Teachings of Jesus January 8
Who is God?
January 15
The First & Greatest Disciple: Mary
January 22
The Church’s Pillars: Peter and Paul
January 29
Who and What is the Church?
February 5
The Liturgy and the Sacraments
February 19 The Saints and Why We Need Them February 26 Love, Life and Prayer in the Holy Spirit March 19
Heaven, Hell, Purgatory: The Last Things
Come and refresh your Catholicity, while supporting in spirit and in prayer the candidates for communion with the Catholic Church in our RCIA program this year. This series is a great way to gain momentum in our moving to found a new parish here in North Catty. See you there. Fr. Eric.
Bishop Barres’ statement regarding the election of native and former Allentown Diocesan priest, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, as President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops ~ “The election of Archbishop Kurtz to this important leadership post by his brother bishops across the country is a point of pride for all of the faithful in the Diocese of Allentown where he served so faithfully for so many years,” said Bishop of Allentown John Barres, who was participating in the meeting in Baltimore at which Archbishop Kurtz was elected. “I look forward to working with Archbishop Kurtz as he serves the conference in its important mission over the next three years.”
MEMORIAL FUND MEMBERS (CONTINUED) Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Joseph J Holena Martha Allen Martha Allen
Richard and Eleanor MacLaughlin Valerie and David Madea James and Linda Thomas Gary and Debra Hartman Ethel Yandrisevits St Lawrence Choir Lisa Vrabel John and Donna Luchansky Joseph Mazur and Mary Kraynick Stephen and Sally Chromiak Frank and Janet Yandrisevits David and Valerie Madea Raymond and Linda Cope Larry and Jane Fritz Duane and Diane Ising Joseph and Camilla Stemrich Catasauqua American Legion #215 Roma Fedor McCloskey Family Steve and Sally Chromiak Kathleen McCloskey
OFFERTORY COLLECTION St Andrew Plate Collection $1787.00 St Lawrence Plate Collection $2317.75 Thank you for your weekly support. God Bless The Second Collection this weekend is the Poverty Relief Collection. Next weekend we will take up a collection for the Typhoon Victims in the Philippines. Since there are no envelopes for this collection, credit will be given for all donations issued by check or in a plain envelope with your name on it. They are so in need. Please help in any way you can.
NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE Servers
Lectors
4:00PM – St Andrew A.Gorr E.Koncz D.Gorr 7:00PM – St Lawrence A.Urban J.O’Connell K.Segreaves 8:30AM – St Andrew H.Heffner J.Strohl M.Popovic 10:30AM – St Lawrence J.Drummer L.Oswald K.Drummer
E.Ministers J.Marhefka
A.Pontician
J.Heffner
L.Bolmer
Just a reminder for those who are interested in supporting the cause of our new parish, St. John Fisher, with the foundation of prayer; please plan to come to St Lawrence Church on th Sunday, November 17 at 1pm to begin the fundamental work of our merger – that is, surrendering to the Holy Spirit and letting God take the lead in our efforts.
“JUNGLE BOOK KIDS” Good Shepherd Catholic School Junior Drama Club proudly presents “Jungle Book Kids” on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM in the school gym. Tickets are $5.00 per person. For more information, please call the school office at 610-262-9171.
Monthly Trips to Mohegan Sun The bus leaves St Andrew at 10:00am and is $20/pp on Friday, November 29th and December 27th. Sight and Sound Theatre Trip “Miracle of Christmas” on December 11th - $85/pp Call Bill Molchany, 610-264-0920, now to reserve your seat. You won’t be sorry.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:00am: Bus Departs from Northampton Rec Center 10:00am: Arrive Lancaster 10:30am: Christmas Show at American Music Theatre 1:00pm: Value Family Style Lunch at Hershey Farms 2:30pm: Depart for Home 4:30pm: Arrive back in Northampton For more information or reservations, please contact Marge Heffner at 484-951-6982 or Elsie Grohotolsky at 610-349-6998.
GOOD SHEPHERD COACH Good Shepherd CYO is looking for a High School Boys Coach. Season runs from December to February. Great way to stay involved with today’s active youth. Info
[email protected]
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Central Catholic High School is looking for a Head Girls Soccer Coach and Head Girls Lacrosse Coach and is currently accepting application for these positions. Please send letter of interest and resume to: Mike Kopp, Director of Athletics, Allentown Central th Catholic High School, 301 N 4 Street, Allentown, PA 18102.
MARK YOUR BULLETIN BOARD NOW Join the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Pilgrimage, which begins with Mass at 8:00AM at Notre Dame Church of Bethlehem, 1861 Catasauqua Road. The Pilgrimage continues with The Rosary at the Allentown Women’s Center, 31 South Commerce Way. Let your prayer and presence bring God’s everlasting, unconditional love to all those involved in abortion. Mark your calendar - this occurs on the second Saturday of each month.
THE PRIESTS Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30pm at The State Theatre in Easton The Priests is a classical Musical Group made up of three Roman Catholic priests from Northern Ireland. To date, they have sold over 2 million copies of their debut album, placing them in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest-selling classical debut of all times. Tickets are only $35 and can be purchased by calling 610-252-3132 or online at statetheatre.org. Group discounts are available for groups of ten or more. To purchase group tickets, please make your purchase in person or on the phone.
BLOOD DONORS We are happy once again to thank our Blood Donors who cover for our parish when in need of blood. Donors are: July Jeffrey Edward Chladny July Margaret Marie McCarty July John Charles O’Connell August Margaret Marie McCarty October Jeffrey Edward Chladny October Margaret Marie McCarty
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The 25 Silver Anniversary Holiday Meal is being served by the Catasauqua Area Lions at St Paul’s Lutheran Church Social Hall, Howertown Road on th Saturday, December 7 , 2013, at 12 noon. The doors open for seating at 11:30am. Any early arrivals will have to wait in the vestibule. This is necessary to ensure that everything is ready for our guests. This meal is being offered FREE OF CHARGE to the seniors or members of any organization in all Churches within the Catasauqua or North Catasauqua Boroughs. We are bringing this meal to you in the Holiday Season and sincerely hope that you will be able to join us once again. Please sign the form in the Vestibule of Church to attend the meal. Final Date for Signup is November th 29 . Notice: TRANSPORTATION will be provided ONLY WHERE THERE IS NO AVAILABLE RIDE.
In the words of… Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is a chance for mercy. Believe it firmly. Do not doubt, do not hesitate, never despair of the mercy of God. Hope and have confidence in confession. ~ St. Isidore of Seville