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FISHER'S
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Real Estate, Wills and Estates
General Practice
Jim Thorpe
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Sales-Service-Installations
610-681-4654
Route 115 - Effort, PA
161 South Second St. T:610-377-5090
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Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 · Saturday 8-4 · Sunday 10-2
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828 MAIN ROAD
LEHIGHTON
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SS Peter and Paul R.C. Church
260 NORTH THIRD STREET, LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18235
Rectory: 610-377-3690  Rectory Fax: 610-377-0721  Email: [email protected]  Website: www.peterandpaulchurch.com
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
397 Hemlock Dr., Lehighton
Rev. Michael E. Ahrensfield ...................................................... Pastor
570-386-5522
570-386-3292 (Fax)
Mr. Joseph Wilhelm, Jr. ...........................Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Carl J. Marzen ............................................. Cemetery Supervisor
For Christian Burial…………………………………..610-984-7868
(610) 379-5051 t www.jtnb.com
145 South Fourth Street, Lehighton, PA
Rectory Office Hours
Parish Secretary is in Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M.
to 4:30 P.M.
Member FDIC
Equal Housing Lender
FIRST NATIONAL PHARMACY DON A. MESSINGER
NOW GIVING FLU SHOT
$3.00 Off Next New or Transferred Prescription
610-377-0450 · 1-800-770-4014
Fax 610-377-1551
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm · Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm · Sunday 10:30am-1:00pm
143 NORTH 1ST STREET · LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Residential & Commercial
Mrs. Ann Wilhelm ..................................................... Parish Secretary
Bulletin Deadline ............................................... 11:00 A.M., Monday
References Available
610-826-4407
Mr. Paul Schlecht........ Communications & Information Director
3560 Fireline Road · Palmerton, PA 18071
Mr. James Logue, 570-325-3969 ................................... Webmaster
SS. Peter & Paul Retreat Team
Mr. Phil Liszka, 610-217-4321 ................................... CYO President
Invites You To Experience A Weekend Retreat
February 20th, 21st, 22nd Of 2015
A Caring Community Reaching Out to One Another in Christ Jesus Since 1885…
Ovsak Funeral Home
Inc.
Caring Professionals ~ Serving All Families
Todd G. Kriner, F.D., Supv.
610-377-0520
Experience A Weekend Of
4TH & IRON STREETS, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Rest, Relaxation & Spiritual Renewal
PARISH WORSHIP
Saturday (vigil) ..................................... 4:00 P.M.
Sunday ................... 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 A.M.
Daily Mass ..........Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.
Recitation of Rosary ....... Monday, 6:30 P.M.
For More Information Contact Mary Marzen
610-377-0628 or [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration
The First Monday .........8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Holy Days ......................................As announced
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 P.M., anytime upon
request.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms - 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month
after the 11:00 A.M. Mass. Pre-Baptism
class required - first Wednesday of the
Month. Call the Rectory to register.
CARBON ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
FRANK L. HOFFMAN, D.M.D. · JOHN P. McLAUGHLIN, D.D.S.
DIPLOMATES AMERICAN BOARD ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
1080 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive East · Route 443 · Lehighton, PA 18235 · 610-377-1942
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FOR AD. INFO. CALL: (800) 364-0684 • BON VENTURE SERVICES, LLC • P.O. Box 850, Flanders, N.J. 07836
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Contact the Rectory at least six months in
advance of wedding date.
DIRECTOR OF P.R.E.P.
Michelle Conley, 570-249-0133
P.R.E.P. CLASSES
Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 A.M.
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Grades 1 through 8
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mrs. Josephine Noll
Mr. & Mrs. Carl J. Marzen
Mr. James Logue
R.C.I.A.
Mrs. Norine Burghardt, Director
610-377-0987
Classes September through Easter.
Please call Rectory to register.
ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY
Mrs. Norine Burghardt, President
610-377-0987
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Mr. John Meier, President
570-386-2004
WILLS
Please consider designating SS.
Peter & Paul Parish in your last will
and testament so the blessings the
Lord has given you can continue to
build His Kingdom.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Will be issued to Parishioners who are
registered and in good standing.
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE
COORDINATOR
Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A.
NCC, LPC CONFIDENTIAL TELEPHONE
(800) 791-9209
DIOCESCAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR
Sister Meg Cole, SSJ
(610) 866-0581, Ext. 19
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SS PETER & PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Lehighton, PA
January 17 & 18, 2015
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Monday –January 19 – Weekday
8:00AM – Kathy Liszka – Stephanie Hipple Bowman
Tuesday - January 20 – Weekday
8:00AM – Ann Lynch – Adrian & Karl & Children
Wednesday – January 21 – Weekday
8:00AM – Thomas DeJoseph – M/M Edward Marzen
10:00AM – Gnaden Huetten Nursing Home – Mass – Michael F. Barilla - Estate
10:00AM – Mahoning Valley Nursing Home – COMMUNION
Thursday – January 22 – Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
8:00AM – Howe & Bruce Families - Estate
Friday – January 23 – Weekday
8:00AM – Josephine Wolk – Pat & Bart Fritzinger
Saturday – January 24– Vigil – The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
4:00 PM – Connie Santoni – Helen & Ed Marzen
Sunday – January 25– The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
8:00AM – Louise Rigano – Bart & Pat Fritzinger
9:30AM – S.S. Peter & Paul Parishioners
11:00AM – Agnes Szpak – Sandra Gazdick
January 24 & 25 2015, The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
TIME
LECTOR
E. M.
ALTAR SERVERS
4:00PM
J. Wilhelm
A. Wilhelm
M. Wilhelm/Z. David/C. McCormick
8:00AM
J. Marzen
B. Power
E. Beckett/ S. & J. Cook
9:30AM
G. Bowman
C. Diehl
A. Galasso/M. Kuznicki/ T. Phelan
11:00AM
C. Plocinik
R. McCardle
T. Ritter/ J. Mooney/ R. Andrews
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or
employee/volunteer of the Diocese//Parish. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and
encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more information about this program. The fullness of compassion should
be extended to these victims by the Church.
Victim Assistance Coordinator
CONFIDENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 791-9209
To learn more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth Protection Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, and Code of Conduct, please
visit www.allentowndiocese.org and click on “Youth Protection” in the upper right-hand corner of the page
EUCHARISTIC PARISH SICK VISITATION
for January 25: A; B. Lazorick, B; C. Kresge.
CLEANING CREW – January 23, K. Haldeman,
and E. & T. Onichimowski.
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 2014
Thank you for your continued support
Weekly Budget……………………$8,821.20
Collection….………………....……$5,048.00
School Closing costs………………$646.00
For the year 2014 our fuel oil cost was $30,675. We
would appreciate it if you could reallocate
some of your plate money to the fuel envelope next
week.
contact Mary Marzen
[email protected].
at
610-377-0628
or
Institute for Catechesis and Formation Course
Offering – Christian Morality. This course provides
an introduction to the fundamental teachings of
Catholic morality and its foundations in Sacred
Scripture, Tradition and Natural Law. Saturdays at
Marian High School, January 31, February 7, 14, and
21, 9am to 11am. Cost: $30.00. Registration for
available at www.allentowndiocese.org/icf
If any children who are not in the P.R.E.P. program
would like to have envelopes they are
on the shelf in the rear of the church. Please
remember to put your name on the envelope.
The new church calendars are available in the back of
the church.
Your giving statements for 2014 have been printed.
If you would like to have them mailed to you, call the
Rectory (610)377-3690, or you can stop into the
Rectory any time between 9:30AM and 1:00PM
There will be book racks in the back of the church
placed there by Light House Catholic Media.
Religious books and pamphlets will be available for
suggested donations. The donations will be used to
replace the books and pamphlets.
Our Parish is forming a Parish Council. If you are
interested in being on the Council, please call the
Rectory at 610-377-3690.
Please be aware that if you park at a yellow curb you
could get a parking ticket. This has been happening
to our Parishioners.
For the month of January, the Lehighton Food
Pantry is looking for Pancake Mix and Pancake
Syrup. Other items that can be used each week are:
Potatoes, Applesauce, Green Beans, Corn, Pork &
Beans & Spam.
Our Final Lottery Winners are:
12/18 Kathleen Tibensky - $40.00
12/21 Karen Geiger - $75.00
12/25 Rose Reese - $100.00
12/27 Brian Kirby - $50.00
12/30 Marjorie Myers - $40.00
Many thanks to those of you who participated by
buying the tickets as well as those who sold them.
DeSales Heritage Scholarship: $1,000 available each
year, applicant must be new full time student for Fall
2015 or Spring 2016. You must apply no later than
2/1/15. Call the Rectory if interested (610)377-3690.
The Mass book is open for masses in memory of
deceased relatives, Sanctuary Candles & Flowers for
2015.
Candle prices have gone up, we will be asking $3.00
for the votive candles.
2015 Parish Retreat
The SS Peter & Paul Retreat Team invites you to
experience a weekend retreat, on February 20, 21 &
22, 2015, at St. Francis Center for Renewal in
Bethlehem, PA. Come, experience a weekend filled
with rest, relaxation and spiritual renewal. The
peaceful atmosphere of St. Francis Center for
Renewal can provide a much-needed break from your
daily routine. You’ll have the
opportunity to participate in the sacraments, to hear
talks, to share with other men and women
and to reflect on this year’s theme, “Mary, Mother of
the Eucharist.
Our Spiritual Director for the retreat is Msgr. Joseph
Sobiesiak. Registration forms are available in the
rear of the church or for more information please
Novena in Reparation for Roe Vs. Wade
Prayer of Reparation
God and Father of Life,
You have created every human person,
And have opened the way for each to have eternal
life.
We live in the shadow of death.
Tens of millions of your children have been killed
Because of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing
abortion.
Father, have mercy on us.
Heal our land
And accept our offering of prayer and penance.
In your love for us,
Turn back the scourge of abortion.
May each of us exult in hearts full of hope
And hands full of mercy
And work together to build a culture of life.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen