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

OKTOBERFEST

St Mary's Church Ninth Annual Oktoberfest
September 20th from 5pm to 9pm in their Parish Center, 122 Union St., Catasauqua. Outdoor seating will be available weather permitting.
Come for dinner and enjoy your homemade German Favorites: Pulled Pork, Chicken Schnitzel, Spaetzle, Brats and more. Our Biergarten will be stocked with your favorite German (and domestic) beers.
Live music all night long by Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers band. Wear your dancing shoes!
We will have a fall themed basket raffle and homemade desserts for sale.
This event is free to attend, therefore no outside food or drinks are permitted.
Please feel free to contact the parish office with any questions: kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or 610-264-0332.

PENNSYLVANIA MARCH FOR LIFE

DATE: September 22nd
MASS: (optional) 7:30am at Sacred Heart Church, 1817 1st St., Bethlehem
DEPARTURE: 8:00am from Sacred Heart School parking lot, 1814 2nd St.
CAPITOL: (time permitted) We might enter PA Capitol to visit politicians or grab a bite to eat at the cafeteria.
RETURNING: Around 4:00pm to sacred heart Church. We will make a stop somewhere (like Sheetz) to grab a bite to eat and use restrooms. You may also bag a lunch.
RESERVATIONS: email andrewazan3rd@rcn.com to reserve a seat. Include rider's names and mobile number.
PAYMENT: $20.00 per Rider. Make payable to Sacred Heart.
MAIL TO: Andrew Azan 3rd, PO Box 3278, Bethlehem, PA 18017

FALL BAZAAR

September 27th
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem, PA
LaBuda Hall (Church Basement)
Bazaar runs 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Polka Mass at 4:15pm, led by The Changing Times & Tatra Slovak Folk Group
Tricky Tray, Fantastic Foods, Bake Sale, 50/50 Drawing
Information: 610-866-3391
Parking: Laufer Street Lot, Jackson & Buchanan Lot, on-street

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 October 4th.
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 October 5th.
Join us in the Parish Center, Rooms 3/4. All are welcome and your feelings will be comforted and supported.

CAR SHOW

October 18th from 9:00am to 3:00pm
St. Joseph the Worker, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, PA
OPEN TO ALL CARS AND TRUCKS!
Trophies Awarded!
Baskets - 50/50 Tickets - Food - Music
$20 Day of Show Registraton Only.
Rain date: October 19th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
For more information, contact Vince Luppino at luppinov@verizon.net

ST. URSULA’S PARISH ANNUAL BASKET RAFFLE!

St. Ursula’s Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015
October 25th, 9:00am to 3:00pm
October 26th, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Our BIG raffle will take place in the LOWER SCHOOL HALL behind St. Ursula’s Church.
There will be OVER 200 BASKETS, with items such as gift cards, and some special large value items.
There also will be refreshments and beverages for purchase at the raffle: hot dogs, pulled pork, drinks, snacks & baked goods.
There is a parking lot behind the church just off of Sioux St. as well as street parking.
THERE WILL BE SIGNS POINTING THE WAY TO THE RAFFLE HALL.

FALL FEST - BASKET RAFFLE!

October 26th from 9:00am to 3:00pm
St. Paul Parish Center, 219 W. Susquehanna St., Allentown
Basket Raffles, Food, Bake Sale & More!

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

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.