NATIONAL CENTER FOR PADRE PIO EVENTS

THREE WAYS TO RAISE YOUR HEART TO GOD - May 8th
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.

SYNOD LISTENING SESSIONS:
WHAT WE LEARNED

May 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
St. Francis Retreat House, Easton
"Synod Listening Sessions: What We Learned" will be the focus of the presentation by Carol Swavely and Joan Hilstolsky. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm followed by the talk from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. REGISTER HERE. Onsite participant's donation is $40 (registration closes on May 10); virtual is $25 (registration closes on May 15).

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!

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.