“The Allentown Diocese in the Year of Our Lord” THE TIMES VOL. 24, NO. 21 NOVEMBER 8, 2012 Diocese in path of Hurricane Sandy’s wrath Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, By TAMI QUIGLEY Allentown Staff writer One of the churches to bear damage was the seat of the diocese, the Cathedral The winds blew. The rain raged. Hurri- of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. There cane Sandy had hit the region with the are damages to the church and rectory, wrath of a “superstorm.” The five coun- notably the cross that fell from the top of ties of the Diocese of Allentown were quite the 80-foot-high spire. plainly in the path of her wrath, with many “The storm brought so much wind that people and parishes sustaining damage the cross on top of the steeple was blown from the Oct. 29-30 storm. off, and it is currently on the roof of the Power outages and downed trees church,” said Msgr. Andrew Baker, pastor. abounded in Sandy’s wake, and the “That cross was one of the highest cleanup will continue well into the future. points in west Allentown and was a proud But if there is a silver lining, situations such symbol of the cathedral and the presence as these frequently bring out the best in of Christ in the midst of our lives and people, as families, friends and neighbors world.” lent a helping hand to those dealing with The roof of the Bornemann Chapel Mausoleum at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale the storm’s aftermath. sustained significant damage and will be repaired or replaced. The structure was Please see SANDY page 20 built in 1928. (Photo by Tim Kolasa) Stained glass window sale will keep parish beauty alive
By TARA CONNOLLY Msgr. David James, diocesan vicar Lansford after the restructuring and con- to place an Staff writer for synod implementation, said the solidation of parishes in 2008. old image in Most of the win- glass marked for sale has been re- A few of the windows for sale are from the center of dows for sale were Segments of stained glass win- formatted into an estimated 200 Holy Cross, Bowmanstown, a former mis- clear glass removed from Our dows that once graced parishes window panels of various col- sion established in 1890. panels, so in Carbon and Schuylkill dean- ors and sizes. “It is our hope that by selling the glass that they Lady of Mount eries will be made available to “This would be the that the image and symbols will be more can benefit Carmel, the public for purchase Sat- glass that surrounds a reli- attractive for sale and reuse rather than from the Minersville; St. urday, Nov. 24 at St. Clare gious image or symbol,” remain in the warehouse,” said Msgr. beauty of of Assisi, St. Clair. he said. James. the classic Boniface, St. Clair; The diocesan Office Most of the win- According to Msgr. James, most stained stained St. Kunegunda, of Synod Implementa- dows for sale were re- glass windows are not mass-produced and glass and McAdoo; St. Mary, tion will sponsor the moved from the tend to relate somehow to the individual also enjoy sale through Beyer former Our Lady of churches they decorate. natural sun- Beaver Meadows; Studio, Philadel- Mount Carmel, “It gives the faithful of the diocese, who light in the and SS. Peter and phia. Beyer offers Minersville; St. have experienced the loss of their parish, church,” he Paul, Lansford af- a range of ser- Boniface, St. the opportunity to purchase a small part of said. ter the restructur- vices in stained Clair; St. their former parish and keep it as me- “These glass, including Kunegunda, mento,” he said. windows ing and consolida- design and fab- McAdoo; St. Although many stained glass windows were meant tion of parishes in rication of new Mary, Beaver from closed parishes have found a new to be seen, 2008. windows, and Meadows; home in other diocesan parishes, Msgr. not to be restoration of and SS. Peter James said, most parishes removed the re- stored existing win- and Paul, ligious symbol from the glass and refor- away,” said Msgr. James. dows. A panel from a larger stained glass window that once matted it to fit their window dimensions. graced the church of St. Mary, Beaver Meadows. “For instance, some new churches like Please see WINDOWS page 3 Schools grow!
By TAMI QUIGLEY Staff writer Cheerleaders of To borrow a line from the Bonnie Raitt Berks Catholic song, “Let’s give them something to talk High School, about!” And there is indeed something to Reading rev up talk about. For the first time in 15 years, Saint’s school Diocese of Allentown elementary school spirit. (Photo enrollment and the total school enrollment courtesy Phil has increased. Marabella) The 40 elementary schools grew by 103 students and 1.2 percent to a total of 8,779 students in the five counties. Twenty-two elementary schools saw enrollment in- creases. Overall, diocesan elementary and high schools grew by 43 students and 0.4 per- cent to a total of 12,232 students. Two years ago in 2010, just before the diocese began the efforts to re-energize the
Please see SCHOOLS page 4 2THE A.D. TIMES NOVEMBER 8, 2012 DIOCESE “The Allentown Diocese in the Year of Our Lord” Year of Faith Regional Eucharistic Holy Hours THE TIMES Regional Eucharistic Holy Hours will cil, words from our Holy Father Pope present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How be conducted this month as part of the Benedict XVI, and time for silent prayer often, dear brother and sisters, have I ex- and meditation. Published biweekly on Thursday by diocesan observance of the Year of Faith. perienced this, and drawn from it strength, Allentown Catholic Communications, Inc. “Services of Eucharistic Light” are The entire event will be celebrated in an consolation and support!” at P.O. 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Bishop John Barres Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Blessed John Paul II in his last encycli- The Year of Faith has been proposed to Carbon/Schuylkill counties – St. cal, “Ecclesia de Eucharistia” (“Church of open our hearts to the Catholic faith we Editor Katharine Drexel, Lansford. the Eucharist”) writes about Eucharistic have received in baptism, and then to en- Jill Caravan Lehigh County – St. Elizabeth of Hun- adoration: “It is pleasant to spend time with ter deeply into the New Evangelization, gary, Whitehall. him, to lie close to his breast like the Be- which calls us to be missionaries to those Staff Writers Northampton County – SS. Simon and loved Disciple (cf. John 13:25) and to feel who once heard the Gospel, but are no Tara Connolly Jude, Bethlehem. the infinite love present in his heart. longer practicing their Catholic faith. 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There is no collection to support the needs of retired priests of A new initiative in the Diocese of Allen- the Diocese of Allentown at this time. town is aiming to support the retired priests “Currently, the healthcare and other who have served – and still serve the dio- needs of our priests in retirement is cov- A letter and a cese after their official retirement – with a ered through the diocese and through the brochure will new annual fund to support the Endow- Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA),” said ment for the Care of Retired Priests. Patrick Hockenberry, director of parish be mailed to “The fund is called ‘Chosen, Blessed, stewardship and BAA. “Each year, these parishioners Shared’ in reflection of the lifelong com- costs exceed $2.7 million. mitment and gift our priests have been to “It is projected to continue to cost more inviting them us and the ministries as the cost of healthcare increases and the to participate of the Diocese of number of retired priests increases. Actu- Allentown,” said arial estimates indicate we will need more in the fund to James Friend, secre- than $41 million to meet this need.” support the tary of the diocesan This annual fund will support the En- Secretariat for Stew- dowment for the Care of Retired Priests. future care ardship and Devel- “As an endowment, gifts that are given to needs of re- opment. the fund will go toward the principal,” “My brother Friend said. tired priests in priests and I marvel This principal will generate income from good stand- at your spirit and interest and investments. A portion of the generosity. Won’t income generated will be used toward cov- ing in the Dio- you please be gener- Msgr. Smith ering the future needs for retired priests in cese of Allen- ous again to the re- good standing. Every gift to the endow- tired priests’ fund? ment will continue in perpetuity since the town. Thank you!” said principal of the endowment will not be Msgr. Joseph Smith, ordination class of touched to cover these costs. 1960, pastor emeritus of St. Catharine of “BAA will still help cover the yearly Siena, Reading, living in and ministering to costs of these expenses, and the diocese the parish of St. Joseph the Worker, will continue to provide for priests’ retire- Orefield. ment. But the endowment is a tool to plan A letter and a brochure will be mailed to for the future needs that we know will parishioners inviting them to participate in come,” Friend said. the fund to support the future needs of our He said an endowment also offers an retired priests in good standing in the Dio- excellent way for people to make a planned cese of Allentown. gift. Gifts made through wills, life insur- This is not to be mistaken with the re- ance policies, stock and property gifts, November, but donors can make a gift to retired priests’ fund is tired religious special collection taking charitable gift annuities, and many more the Endowment for the Care of Retired www.weloveourpriests.org. From there, are excellent ways to give a future gift that Priests at any time. The website for the donors may make an online gift. will last in perpetuity. A charitable gift an- nuity will also generate a guaranteed in- “My brother priests and I come stream for the donor. marvel at your spirit and “A planned gift to the Endowment for The mailing will be sent near the end of November, but the Care of Retired priests creates an ex- donors can make a gift to the Endowment for the Care of generosity. Won’t you cellent opportunity to make a lasting gift,” please be generous again Friend said. “Our priests sacrifice their lives Retired Priests at any time. The website for the retired in service to us and so this is an opportu- priests’ fund is www.weloveourpriests.org. From there, to the retired priests’ nity for us to sustain their ministry with fund? Thank you!” our gratitude.” donors may make an online gift. The mailing will be sent near the end of
Left, a stained glass segment from St. Boniface, St. Clair.
Right, stained glass windows tagged for public sale range in size and color.
Windows Continued from page 1
Diocesan officials opted to conduct the sale to keep the beauty of the windows alive and for financial benefit of the par- ishes. “All money from the sales will be given to the parish created from the closed par- ish,” he said. Neil Cippon, an employee for Beyer Stu- dio and sales coordinator for the event, said the windows have been cleaned, re- furbished and framed. “Basically, the window segments are ready to be placed in a home. Some of the larger window segments will require sev- eral people to assist in hanging. But for the most part, people can take the window segments home and immediately hang them,” he said. Windows will range in age, price and size with the least expensive window seg- ment tagged for $25 and the largest priced “It is our hope that by selling the glass that the image at $800. The sale will be open to the public from and symbols will be more attractive for sale and reuse 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Clare is located at Mill rather than remain in the warehouse.” and Hancock Streets, St. Clair. 4THE A.D. TIMES NOVEMBER 8, 2012 DDIOCESEIOCESE
“Enrollment is job No. 1,” said BCCS Co-Chair Msgr. John McCann said. “Most Schools of our principals, faculty and staff know Continued from page 1 that now, and they are ready to help our schools grow this year and every year in schools, enrollment declined by 649 stu- the future. dents and 5 percent. “We congratulate every school that This dramatic reversal occurred after grew and especially those schools that Bishop John Barres established the turned their enrollment around this year. Bishop’s Commission on Catholic Schools We have a great product that is perfect for (BCCS) in 2010 to change the future of these times. Our growth must continue for Catholic education in the diocese. the next generation of Catholic leaders.” BCCS, made up of pastors, business Not all the news professionals and educators, enlisted the is positive. Despite help of all school pastors, principals, fac- great efforts, Dio- ulty and staff throughout the diocese to cese of Allentown communicate the incredible track record of high schools were Catholic schools. unable to break into Parents and prospective parents em- positive numbers braced this diocesan message of “Aca- this year. The seven demic Success, Catholic Values,” and have schools were down enrolled their children in Catholic schools, 60 students and 1.7 stayed in Catholic schools or transferred percent. Two years into Catholic schools. ago the high schools “I am so proud of the high-quality Brianna Huck, grade 7, left, and Skyla Eckenrode, grade 3, share a smile at St. Ann were down 122 stu- Msgr. McCann Catholic education our schools provide,” School, Emmaus, where enrollment grew by 18 pupils. (Photo courtesy Erica Gates) dents and 3.3 per- said Bishop Barres. cent. Our educators live and teach our Catho- turn-around in just two years from annual “It is harder than ever for parents to Berks Catholic High School, Reading lic faith, truths and values every day while enrollment declines make ends meet, but they realize they need gained 16 students to reach 722 students. helping our children reach their very best of several hundred their children to get This is more students than the two merged God-given potential. This is clearly the students, to a gain a great college edu- high schools, Reading Central Catholic and goal of our alumni, of almost 50 stu- cation. A Catholic Holy Name, had combined in 2010. The parents and grand- dents in our dioc- school education is merger of these two schools into Berks parents in the dio- esan educational the best investment Catholic has been recognized as a dramatic cese. system this year. possible to put stu- success in the Diocese of Allentown. “These results, “This growth dents in college,” Marian High School, Tamaqua also grew created by our was beyond our ex- said Erica Gates, di- this year with 10 additional students. whole education pectations. Our task ocesan director of Mark Lieberman, BCCS Co-Chair, said, team, pastors, prin- moving forward is to school marketing “Parents know that cipals, faculty and build on these tre- and enrollment man- their children’s fu- diocesan staff, mendous results in Fromuth agement. ture is contingent prove that there is a upcoming school “In 2011, 97 per- Gates upon great values great future for our years.” cent of Catholic and a great educa- Catholic schools in school graduates in tion. Catholic schools get their stu- Bishop Barres the Diocese of the Diocese of Allentown attended a two- Allentown. What a The four Catholic schools that pri- or four-year college or university vs. 71 dents into great col- great success!” marily serve Hispanic populations percent of Pennsylvania public school leges, and those stu- registered dramatic growth of 10.8 graduates,” Gates said, citing statistics dents know how to Eleven schools had double-digit percent and 91 students as more par- from the diocesan Department for Catholic work hard so they enrollment gains: ents were determined to provide a bet- Education and the Pennsylvania Depart- succeed once they St. Peter School, Reading, Prin- ter education for their children. Last ment of Education. are there. cipal Sister Anna Musi, Berks year these same schools also grew by “We have an outstanding educational “This is the right Lieberman County +34. 9.2 percent and 71 students. product. I can attest to this myself; I at- education for our Holy Guardian Angels Regional St. Peter School, Reading +34. tended Catholic school for my entire time with great op- School, Reading, Principal Maureen St. Margaret School, Reading +30. school career, first grade through college.” portunities for each student. Parents are Wallin, Berks County +33. Holy Infancy School, Bethlehem figuring this out,” Lieberman said. St. Margaret School, Reading, +20. Principal Sister Marian Michele Sacred Heart School, Allentown BCCS launched Tuition Transfer Grants last school year in a test market Smith, Berks County +30. +7. offering grants to transfer students in five elementary schools and two high Our Lady Help of Christians schools. It was rolled out through most of the schools in the diocese this year School, Allentown, Principal Mary This Catholic school enrollment turn- because of its effectiveness at filling empty seats in Catholic schools. Vanya, Lehigh County +21. around occurred despite a brutal economy This program was embraced by hundreds of Catholic public school parents Holy Infancy School, Bethlehem, that has crushed middle income families this year: Principal Virgilio Ogando, and a state of Pennsylvania reduction in 324 Elementary School Grants ($1,000 year one, $500 year two). Northampton County +20. EITC funds ordered by the previous gov- 102 High School Grants ($2,000 year one, $1,000 year two). Sacred Heart School, West Read- ernor of more than $1 million over the past 426 total grants were issued with a value of $792,000 diocesanwide. ing, Principal Katherine Napolitano, two years. Berks County +19. St. Thomas More School, Allen- The Diocese of Allentown town, Principal Peter Schutzler, st Lehigh County +19. has a vibrant and vital 21 St. Ann School, Emmaus, Princi- century Catholic school pal Diana Kile, Lehigh County +18. system. St. Francis Academy Regional Our schools emphasize aca- School, Bally, Principal Deacon Tho- demic excellence. mas Murphy, Berks County +13. Fully 97 percent of our high St. Joseph the Worker School, school students go on to college. Orefield, Principal Jody Myers, Our schools enhance evange- Lehigh County +13. lization. St. Catharine of Siena School, When non-Catholics attend Reading, Principal Sister Teresa Catholic schools, the result often is Ballisty, Berks County +10. the student and his or her family en- ters into full communion with the church. “My heartfelt thanks to our dedicated pastors, educators and parents who have Parents and prospective parents been so instrumental in sharing the won- derful opportunities available in our Catho- embraced this diocesan mes- lic schools to the people of the five coun- sage of “Academic Success, ties of our diocese, said Philip Fromuth, Catholic Values,” and have en- secretary of the diocesan Secretariat for Catholic Education, said. rolled in Catholic schools, “Their efforts, along with the leadership stayed in Catholic schools or of Bishop Barres, the Bishop’s Commis- transferred into Catholic sion for Catholic Schools (BCCS) and di- Third-grader Gabriel Navarro learns about Jesus at St. Peter School Reading, which schools. ocesan staff have produced an amazing saw an enrollment growth totaling 34 students. (Photo courtesy Erica Gates) NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 5 DIOCESE
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free admission - free will offering Rte. 145 & Spruce St. 101 S. Main Street Information: email [email protected] or call 484-464-1314 Walnutport, PA 18088 Coopersburg, PA 18036 6THE A.D. TIMES DIOCESE NOVEMBER 8, 2012 ‘Forever in Our Hearts’ Mass to be celebrated Nov. 11
By TAMI QUIGLEY Staff writer “The pain and grief is often invisible to those around them. They have suffered a loss about which others, including A Mass will be celebrated this fall for a group of people who have suffered a close friends and family, may not even know. These are unique loss – one that is very difficult and the men and women who have experienced perinatal loss.” close to their hearts. “Forever in Our Hearts,” a Mass of Re- membrance, welcomes parents and fami- Participants are asked to register either lies who spring,” Hummel said. have lost a The liturgy will be celebrated Sunday, by name or anonymously by calling 610- Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at St. Ann, Emmaus. 289-8900, ext. 229 or 228, or e-mailing child [email protected]. The liturgy will be through Msgr. John Mraz, pastor of St. Ann, will miscar- be celebrant and homilist. The Mass will For more information, call 610-289-8900, celebrated Sun- include prayers and music selected for this ext. 229; e-mail Prolife&Social- riage, [email protected]; or visit day, Nov. 11 at 3 abortion, special occasion. stillbirth or All who have lost a child to miscarriage, http://www.facebook.com/#!/ p.m. at St. Ann, stillbirth, abortion, and Sudden Infant ProLifeandSocialConcerns. in early in- St. Ann is located at 500 Wood St., Emmaus. fancy. Death Syndrome and other post-natal com- They are plications are invited to participate. Emmaus. The sanctuary is handicapped The Mass is sponsored by the dioc- accessible. invited to The Mass fulfills the Sunday obliga- the liturgy to acknowledge and remember esan Office of Pro-Life Activities and So- these losses that touched their lives and cial Concerns. tion. whose memory lives in their hearts. “The pain and grief is often invisible to Hummel, diocesan director of the diocesan those around them. They have suffered a Office of Pro-Life Activities and Social For more information, call 610-289-8900, ext. 229; e-mail loss about which others, including close Concerns. [email protected]; or visithttp:/ friends and family, may not even know. “They mourn the death of a child. That These are the men and women who have is why the semi-annual ‘Forever in Our /www.facebook.com/#!/ProLifeandSocialConcerns. experienced perinatal loss,” said Matthew Hearts’ Mass is celebrated each fall and Catholic Charities offers counseling Next monthly Mass Nov. 11 The Counseling Department of Catho- insurance and offers a sliding fee scale lic Charities, Diocese of Allentown special- based on income for those who do not A monthly Mass for children and adults The next upcoming date is Sunday, Dec. with intellectual/developmental disabilities/ 9. izes in marital, family and individual coun- have insurance. autism spectrum disorder and their fami- seling to aid those going through life’s dif- To make an appointment, call one of the For more information, contact Sister ficulties, such as divorce, death, job loss, county offices: Berks, 610-376-7144; lies is offered the second Sunday of each Janice Marie Johnson, coordinator of the month at the chapel of Our Lady of Per- diocesan Office for Ministry with Persons family conflict and personal adjustment Schuylkill-Carbon, 570-628-0466, ext. 303; petual Help, Bethlehem. through change. Lehigh-Northampton, 610-435-1541. with Disabilities, 610-289-8900, ext. 245 or November’s Mass will be Sunday, Nov. [email protected]. Catholic Charities now accepts some 11 at 3 p.m. NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 7 DIOCESE Election Eve Masses celebrated
Faithful listen to the homily during an Election Eve Mass Nov. 5 celebrated at the Msgr. Baker, fifth from left, celebrates the Election Eve Mass at the cathedral with, from Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. “America needs men and women left: Msgr. John Murphy, pastor of St. Thomas More, Allentown; Msgr. Robert Wargo, guided by faith and not concerned with any person’s opinion. America needs those pastor of St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield; Father William Seifert, pastor of St. Stephen willing to follow their consciences even when the state restricts their right of con- of Hungary, Allentown; Deacon William Hassler; Msgr. Victor Finelli, pastor of St. Francis science,” said Msgr. Andrew Baker, pastor. A Mass was celebrated in each deanery on of Assisi, Allentown; Msgr. Joseph Smith, in residence at St. Joseph the Worker; and the eve of the general election to pray for the nation and religious liberty. Masses were Father Edwin Schwartz, in residence at Immaculate Conception BVM, Allentown. (Photo also celebrated at St. Benedict, Mohnton in the Berks Deanery; St. Francis of Assisi, by John Simitz) Nesquehoning, Carbon; St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pen Argyl, Northampton; and St. Ambrose, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill. (Photo by John Simitz)
Catherine Rivera, 5, left, sings the entrance hymn with the assis- tance of a friend of the family at the cathedral Election Eve Mass while her mother Naomi Rivera sings with the Mary Immaculate Choir. (Photo by John Simitz)
Father Philip Rodgers, pastor, distributes Communion to faithful participating in the Election Eve Mass at St. Benedict, Mohnton. “As Christians we owe appropriate re- sponsibility to the state and good relations with the government. But our primary allegiance is to God and to God alone,” he said. (Photo by Richard Patrick) 8THE A.D. TIMES DIOCESE NOVEMBER 8, 2012 White Mass denounces ‘intrinsic evils’
By TARA CONNOLLY Staff writer “The essence of bad “Any time we choose to do an intrinsi- moral decision making is cally evil action, we harm ourselves, we whenever we treat a good diminish our humanity and we usually hurt others as well,” said Father Tadeusz as if it were an evil.” Pacholczyk during the Diocesan White Mass Oct. 21 at Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. human, even unrecognizable as humans,” Father Pacholczyk, director of educa- he said. tion of the National Bioethics Center, Despite encountering people who main- Philadelphia, was homilist and main cel- tain that times have changed and certain ebrant at the Mass sponsored by the Allen- acts are no longer immoral, Father town Guild, a chartered guild of the Catho- Pacholczyk said popular viewpoints do not lic Medical Association. make an act moral, The celebration acknowledged the con- “We’ve all met people who tell us that it tributions of healthcare workers, medical is OK for folks to live together before they staff, pharmacists, mental health special- are married or to do in vitro fertilization. ists, hospice workers, medical students and Their message is that everyone accepts pastoral care workers, as wells as students this new way of living. They don’t want to and their families. hear someone telling them that the major- Father Pacholczyk, a priest of the Dio- ity does not determine truth,” he said. cese of Fall River, Mass., said the center Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, left, celebrates the White Mass with Father John Krivak, “What a tragic mistake to believe that he leads addresses issues like stem-cell center, and Father Robert Kosek. (Photos by John Simitz) morality depends on polling data. We can’t research, end-of-life decision making, car- determine faith or morals by what the ma- ing for persons with disabilities, test tube jority of people believe or do,” said Father babies, cloning, abortion and contracep- what is wrong. It means that a person is the name of that good, we then commit an Pacholczyk. tion. living in a very attentive way, sizing up evil, and mutilate our own body,” he said. If mankind continues to shift moral rela- In his homily, he noted how remarkable new situations as they arise and identify- Having an elective abortion involves tivism, he said, people are contributing to it was that Jesus lived without sin for 33 ing where the lines of moral obligation fall the same basic mistake, according to Fa- a dangerous and fear-filled world. years and said “intrinsic evils” often go in that situation,” said Father Pacholczyk. ther Pacholczyk, because a person is treat- “We are created to live by certain truths, unrecognized in today’s society. “Yet in our day and age, people don’t ing the good of a child’s life as if it were an certain moral absolutes, which are dictates “To live without choosing sin, neither seem to be struggling with ordering their evil by choosing to take that life for the of reason, and which guide how we relate venial nor mortal, means that one is con- minor daily choices, but with seeing the sake of some other perceived good. to ourselves, to others and to God. These stantly aware of good and evil around him- most obvious evils as evils. So many seem “The essence of bad moral decision truths form us in our innermost being, and self, making careful moral discernment, al- utterly unable to recognize the existence making is whenever we treat a good as if it determine who we become as men and most instinctively, about what is right and of what we refer to as ‘intrinsic evils,’ that were an evil,” he said. women,” said Father Pacholczyk. is to say, certain kinds of actions that are In addition, Father Pacholczyk said, ac- After the Mass, the Catholic Medical always evil and harmful, regardless of cir- cepting or rejecting a temptation to seri- Association presented Father Pacholczyk The celebration acknowl- cumstances.” ous wrongdoing involves the heart in a far with the first Msgr. James Mulligan Award Father Pacholczyk maintained that cer- deeper way than smaller decisions and ul- named in honor of the diocese’s medical edged the contributions of tain kinds of actions like sterilization are timately decides who and what a person ethicist. The award recognizes an indi- healthcare workers, medi- inherently disordered, can never be made becomes. vidual for clearly articulating the truth of into a good kind of action and are always “By choosing a moral evil like abortion, church teachings on natural moral law and cal staff, pharmacists, men- wrong without exception. an intrinsically evil act, we act against a the gospel of life in relation to medical and tal health specialists, hos- “When our bodies and our reproduc- truthful conscience, thereby becoming less biological sciences. tive systems are working in a perfectly pice workers, medical stu- healthy way, a direct sterilization involves dents and pastoral care the decision to treat something good – namely our fertility and fruitfulness – as if workers, as wells as stu- it were an evil. We convince ourselves we dents and their families. shouldn’t have children and elevate that as a desirable outcome to focus on; and in
Above, members of the Allen- town Guild are recognized dur- ing the Mass at the cathedral. Left, a painting at the Mass de- picts a physician caring for Jesus.
Above, Deacon Bruno Schettini pre- sents pins to members of the Allen- town Guild. Right, the Catholic Medical Associa- tion pin. NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 9 DIOCESE 10 THE A.D. TIMES NOVEMBER 8, 2012 DIOCESE Bishop McFadden at Red Mass prays for attention to ‘person of truth’
By TARA CONNOLLY Staff writer The purpose of the Red “For all of you in the legal profession Mass is to request guid- and in public service, I encourage you to allow your Christian faith to guide you in ance of the Holy Spirit on your daily activities as it did your patron all who seek justice espe- saint St. Thomas More,” said Bishop Jo- seph McFadden of Harrisburg during the cially judges, attorneys, Diocese of Allentown Red Mass Oct. 14 at law school professors, the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. students of the law and Bishop McFadden was homilist at the government officials who Red Mass, a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit that requests guidance of the Holy Spirit are tasked with the re- on all who seek justice, especially judges, sponsibility of executing attorneys, law school professors, students of the law and government officials who Bishop John Barres, center, celebrates the annual Red Mass with Msgr. Andrew Baker, and upholding the law. chaplain of the diocesan St. Thomas More Society, left, and Bishop Joseph McFadden. are tasked with the responsibility of ex- (Photos by John Simitz) ecuting and upholding the law. Bishop John Barres of Allentown presided at the annual Mass, which draws its name from the red vestments Left, Bishop Joseph Left, Judge worn by clergy and the color McFadden de- red signifying a willingness Thomas Parisi livers the hom- offers the First to defend the truth inspired ily at the Cathe- Reading. by God even at the cost of dral of St. shedding one’s blood. Catharine of Right, John In his homily Bishop Siena, Allen- Krajsa, presi- McFadden said it is appropri- town. dent of the St. ate for the church to pray for Thomas More Right, Patrick Society, offers all those involved in the legal Barrett, chair- and government field be- the Second man for the Reading. cause their work is involved Red Mass, in the proper ordering of so- welcomes ciety. faithful to the “In our Creed, we proclaim celebration. the Holy Spirit to be the Lord and giver of life who pro- ceeds from the father and the son and who has spoken through the prophets. We be- lieve this same Holy Spirit had been given and governmental communities to uphold every man’s heart there is a law inscribed he said. to each one of us as a fruit of the work of human dignity for all people. by God calling him to do what is good and Assuring the faithful that the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ who suffered and died for us “I think that we tend to give the Holy to avoid what is evil,” he said. will never leave them, Bishop McFadden so that we may have an eternal share in the Spirit lip service but don’t really believe in “He clearly believed that one could urged them to be open to the power of the very life of God,” he said. him or call upon him as often as we should know the ultimate truth because it has been Spirit. He also pointed out that many faithful when we are in need of his assistance to revealed to us in and through Jesus Christ,” “Allow the Holy Spirit to have an ac- fail to pay much attention to the “person counsel us and, most importantly, when said Bishop McFadden. tive role in your life. Believe in him and of truth,” and urged members of the legal we need the courage to do what is right He compared St. Thomas More’s dis- know that he is with you always as your and good in the face of hostility and resis- pute with King Henry VIII over adhering helper and guide. You can be sure that if tance that often stand in opposition to the to God’s law before a man-made law, to you call upon him, he will enlighten you truth,” said Bishop McFadden. recent legislative measures like the Health and he will never lead you astray,” said “The role of those who “The role of those who work in the le- and Human Services mandate that im- Bishop McFadden. work in the legal profes- gal profession and in government service pinges on a person’s right to follow their Bishop Barres closed the celebration by is to foster a society where justice, truth conscience. calling on the faithful to be instruments of sion and in government and peace can be found, and fashion a “Unfortunately the clash of following justice and peace in the face of threats to service is to foster a so- community where every citizen’s human one’s own conscience and the inviolable religious liberty. dignity and value is supported and fos- right to do so, and the proper understand- Noting the nation is at a critical point in ciety where justice, truth tered,” he said. ing of conscience and its proper formation history, he told the faithful to stand up for and peace can be found, Bishop McFadden related St. Thomas have resonance in our day and age,” said religious liberty to protect civil liberties. More’s clear understanding of the role of Bishop McFadden. “It’s time for all Catholics – especially and fashion a community the Holy Spirit and the gifts given to him “It is unfortunate for people of faith to members of the legal community – to de- where every citizen’s hu- to the role of the legal profession and gov- see a movement toward the redefinition of fend and promote religious liberty at every ernment officials. the role of religion in one’s life being con- turn,” he said. man dignity and value is “One of the distinguishing characteris- fined to worshiping in a church building “Anytime religious liberty is under at- supported and fostered.” tics people admire in St. Thomas More was and only ministering to people of the same tack – it is really an attack on every civil his attention to following his conscience. faith and not being allowed to inform one’s liberty that Americans respect and cel- He clearly understood that deep within actions and behavior in the public square,” ebrate,” said Bishop Barres.
Left, presenting the offertory gifts are, front, Jay and Loretta Leeson, and Tom and Lynn Nickels. Above, members of the legal and government field and faithful sing the processional hymn. NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 11 DIOCESE SS. Peter and Paul, Allentown set to mark centennial
By TAMI QUIGLEY Staff Writer
The year was 1912 when faith-filled Polish Catholics At the begin- established SS. Peter and Paul, Allentown, and this year ning of the the parish on Fullerton Avenue is joyfully celebrating its th centennial. 20 century, To mark this milestone, Bishop John Barres will cel- the Polish im- ebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Father Dominik Kalata, administrator of SS. Peter and migrant Paul, will concelebrate. population of A cocktail hour and banquet will ensue at the Northampton the City of Community Center, with mu- Allentown “Committee sic provided by the Josef members rep- Kroboth Orchestra. was growing “In the spirit of a parish fam- quickly due to resenting the ily, the Jubilee Year began with parishioners a traditional Easter celebration the rise in called Swieconka held at the need for la- have contin- Polish American Club in Allen- ued to work town,” said parishioner borers in a diligently Bernadette Bodogh, co-editor growing in- of the souvenir memorial book. throughout “Committee members repre- dustrial com- this year to or- senting the parishioners have munity. By continued to work diligently ganize an throughout this year to orga- 1911 it be- event equal to nize an event equal to the dig- came evident nity of the parish’s 100 years.” the dignity of Bodogh shared parish his- that the Polish the parish’s tory compiled from previous community landmark anniversary celebra- 100 years.” tion books and the church needed its records. own parish to At the beginning of the 20th century, the Polish immigrant population of the address the City of Allentown was growing quickly due to the rise in social, cul- need for laborers in a growing industrial community. By 1911 it became evident that the Polish community needed tural, spiritual its own parish to address the social, cultural, spiritual and and language language needs of its people. Along with Father Alfred Wroblewski of St. Stanisulaus, needs of its Bethlehem, a group of Polish immigrants who had been Father Bronislaus Rutt, then pastor of SS. Peter and Paul, Allentown, stands at the people. attending Polish Mass in the basement of Sacred Heart of altar of the parish in 1949. Established by Polish Catholics, the parish celebrates its Jesus, Allentown approached Msgr. Peter Masson, vicar centennial this year. (Photos courtesy SS. Peter and Paul) of the Poles, Slovaks and Lithuanians, with a request to build their own church. In November 1912, the newly ordained Father Michael church foundation by hand alongside the first parishio- (1915-17), Father Boleslaus Zywicki (1919-22), Father Pe- Strzemplewicz became the founder and first pastor of SS. ners,” Bodogh said. ter Kucharski (1922-25), Father Francis Palecki (1930-33), Peter and Paul Polish Roman Catholic Church. On Jan. 15, Subsequent pastors, Father Sebastian Jerzak (1917-19) Father Ladislaus Sarama (1933-38), Father Theophilus 1913, he purchased a lot on Fullerton Avenue for $3,900. and Father Leo Krajewski (1925-30) purchased adjacent Lewandowski (1938-49), Father Bronislaus Rutt (1949), He immediately began building a Gothic style church for lots, adding to the church property and building a new Father Bruno Kucment (1949-66), Father Francis Luszczak an additional $9,000. rectory. (1966-81), Father Ladislaus Dudek (1981-2008) and admin- “It is said that Father Strzemplewicz helped to dig the Other former pastors include Father Leon Pateracki istrator Father Raymond Slezak (2008-10).
The altar of SS. Peter and Paul decorated for Christmas in December 2011.
To mark this milestone, Bishop John Barres will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Fa- ther Dominik Kalata, administrator of SS. Peter and Paul, Father Dominik Kalata leads the faithful of SS. Peter and Paul during a Corpus Christi will concelebrate. procession. 12 THE A.D. TIMES NOVEMBER 8, 2012 WORLD People lost ‘stuff’ in storm but still have each other, priest says ISLAND PARK, N.Y. (CNS) – Sacred parishes, the whole community and other Heart Church in Island Park is in an area of religious institutions.” the Diocese of Rockville Centre among the The “three parishes” are St. Mary of most devastated by Hurricane Sandy, but the Isle and St. Ignatius Martyr in Long the pastor urged parishioners not to fret Beach and Our Lady of the Miraculous about the material goods they have lost. Medal, which is in the Point Lookout com- “Don’t be angry. We lost stuff. We will munity on the island’s east end. get other stuff,” Msgr. John Tutone, pas- Msgr. Beckmann has been sleeping at tor, told the congregation during his hom- St. Agnes Cathedral rectory in Rockville ily at Sunday Mass Nov. 4. “We still have Centre, a 6-mile drive, due north of Long each other and the people we love. That’s Beach. He has been returning to his parish the most important thing.” every day, driving a Toyota Camry hybrid, “There are people on your block that which comes in handy at a time when gas need you. Knock on their doors and offer is scarce. your help. We have to maintain our souls,” At St. Mary of the Isle Church, Bishop he said. “We have to maintain ourselves William Murphy of Rockville Centre ad- by helping others.” dressed parishioners of St. Mary and St. In the community of 10,000 people in Ignatius Nov. 4 during Sunday Masses, the southwest corner of Nassau County, celebrated in the parish auditorium next to Long Island, 80 percent of the homes were Father Anthony Rucando, right, embraces Deacon Alex Breviario inside Our Lady of the church, which was flooded. Tables with flooded. The church, too, was flooded with Grace Church in the Howard Beach neighborhood of Queens in New York Nov. 5. The prepared meals, donated clothing and about a foot of water, damaging the floor. priest said he was relieved to see Breviario after not being about to reach him by cleaning supplies were located near the Three feet of water was pumped out of the phone for the week since Hurricane Sandy struck. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) folding chairs set up for Mass. parish center, which is now being used for Bishop Murphy expressed his concern Masses. toilets were spread throughout the city. recovery.” for the situation and pledged his support, As of Nov. 4, Island Park was still with- St. Ignatius Martyr is a sturdy 88-year- Added Chris: “We’ll be fine.” the support of the diocese’s other parishes, out electricity and the village’s mayor, old Lombard Romanesque brick church Msgr. Beckmann is a chaplain for the and the support of Catholic Charities. James Ruzicka, announced at the end of that sits a block from the ocean. The church Long Beach Fire Department. When the Rockville Centre Auxiliary Bishop Rob- Sunday Mass that it would be at least an- survived the hurricane of 1938, the worst island was evacuated, he remained in the ert Brennan is the former pastor at St. Mary other two weeks before power was re- storm to hit Long Island until Sandy, but rectory, he said, because “the fire depart- of the Isle and has made regular visits to stored. the super storm caused minimal damage to ment stays.” the Island Park and Long Beach parishes. Cellphones weren’t working, Msgr. the church, though the rectory basement “It was a scary time, especially watch- Father Brian Barr, the diocese’s voca- Tutone told Catholic News Service. “(The) was flooded to the ceiling. ing cars float up and down Broadway, tions director, was installed as St. Mary’s worst thing is not having communication.” Nearly 200 people gathered in the cold, watching the water getting higher and pastor two weeks before Sandy. He shared a story about a stranger’s dark church Sunday, Nov. 4 for the 10 a.m. higher before it stopped,” he told CNS. “We have to address the spiritual and generosity. After the hurricane, a man in Mass, celebrated by Msgr. Donald “The support of the parishioners, the way emotional needs of the people, give them his 70s whom the priest did not know, Beckmann, pastor, wearing tennis shoes. they reached out to me, has been heart- hope,” he told CNS. “It’s important for the drove up to the church and saw Msgr. A 5 p.m. Mass was celebrated the Satur- warming.” church to be here, to be with the people in Tutone outside. He was not wearing his day evening before; two other Sunday He described his most important tasks their struggle. You have to be present. clerical garb. The man asked him if he was Masses were canceled. after Sandy: “One is to continue the shar- “We’ve had Mass every day (since the the parish priest. Chris and Dawn Hagen attended with ing of the sacraments and preaching the hurricane).” After Msgr. Tutone said he was, the their children, son Gerrin, 7, and Tara, 5. Gospel in as normal a way as possible. ... A He said he has been impressed by unidentified man handed him a bank enve- Going to Mass “was important to re- couple of people said to me, ‘It’s nice to people’s gratitude “that they are alive. You lope and told him to “rebuild your church” store some routine to our lives. We wanted come back here and see things as normal lose things and that’s heartbreaking, but before driving off. to be with other people in a place that gives as possible.’ To see the church function- you still have your life.” When Msgr. Tutone later opened the us comfort,” Chris said. “It’s good to come ing is important to them. ... The second Episodes of looting and people cutting envelope, he found $1,500 in cash inside. together and pray with people. It’s com- thing is to do whatever the church can do lines at the gas stations that have occurred In Long Beach, an island just south of forting to see our church is here and we to help the wider Long Beach community.” are not surprising, he said. Island Park that faces the Atlantic Ocean, can worship.” He said he was “praying a prayer of “Events like this bring out the good and 35,000 residents also were devastated by “We’re grateful we are alive and have thanksgiving for all who have survived. the bad. You see strangers saying, ‘I’ve the hurricane, left without electricity and a each other,” said Dawn. “We’re praying I’m also asking the Holy Spirit to show us got to help people in need.’ You see much working waste disposal system. Portable for our friends and our family and our own the proper way to move forward, our three more of that than the dark stuff.” Cardinal Dolan, Pope Benedict congratulate president on re-election WASHINGTON/VATICAN CITY mon good, especially in care of the most dinal Francis George of Chicago, then presi- voiced hopes that Obama would also pro- (CNS) – Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of vulnerable among us, including the unborn, dent of the U.S. bishops – when Obama mote “a culture of life and religious free- New York, president of the U.S. Confer- the poor, and the immigrant. We will con- became the nation’s first African-Ameri- dom.” ence of Catholic Bishops, congratulated tinue to stand in defense of life, marriage can president. It is the hope of everyone that Presi- U.S. President Barack Obama on his re-elec- and our first, most cherished liberty, reli- The Vatican did not make public the full dent Obama “respond to the expectations” tion in a Nov. 7 letter. gious freedom.” text of the pope’s telegram to Obama, which of the American people and “serve law and And Pope Benedict XVI congratulated In the press release containing the text was sent via Archbishop Carlo Maria justice for the well-being and growth of Obama on his re-election, saying that he of the letter, the words “our first, most cher- Vigano, the apostolic nuncio to the United every person, by respecting essential hu- prayed the ideals of freedom and justice ished liberty” were in italics. The bishops States, Nov. 7. man and spiritual values and by promot- that guided America’s founders might con- and Obama administration have clashed “In the message, the Holy Father sent ing the culture of life and religious free- tinue to flourish. for the past year on a federal Department his best wishes to the president for his dom, which have always been so precious “The people of our country have again of Health and Human Services mandate new term and assured him of his prayers in the tradition of the American people and entrusted you with a great responsibility,” that would require most religious employ- that God might assist him in his very great their culture,” the priest said. Cardinal Dolan said. “The Catholic bish- ers to provide contraceptive access to their responsibility before the country and the The role of president of the United ops of the United States offer our prayers employees, allowing for few exceptions. international community,” the Vatican said States is “an immense responsibility not that God will give you strength and wis- With 270 electoral votes needed to se- in a statement. just for the great nation, but for the whole dom to meet the difficult challenges that cure a presidential win, Obama, a Demo- The pope also told Obama he was pray- world, given the United States’ role on the face America.” crat, had 303 to 206 for his Republican chal- ing that “the ideals of liberty and justice world stage,” Father Lombardi said, ex- Cardinal Dolan added the bishops pray lenger, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt that guided the founders of the United pressing hopes that the president would that Obama will “help restore a sense of Romney. Florida’s 29 electoral votes had States of America might continue to shine” be able to “find the best ways to promote civility to the public order, so our public not been decided the morning after the as the nation goes forward, the statement the material and spiritual well-being of all conversations may be imbued with respect Nov. 6 election. said. and effectively promote integral human and charity toward everyone.” Four years ago, Obama, previously a In remarks to reporters, Jesuit Father development, justice and peace in the He said, “In particular, we pray that you U.S. senator from Illinois, received con- Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, world.” will exercise your office to pursue the com- gratulations from a fellow Illinoisan – Car-
encouraging Catholics to see Lent next year as an opportunity parishes for inclusion in weekly bulletins, print publications and to return to regular celebration of the sacrament of penance social media. Teaching resources on the sacrament also are In brief and reconciliation. The document on confession highlights the being prepared for distribution to dioceses, parishes and schools. Statements on preaching and ways that bishops can connection Pope Benedict XVI has made between the confes- Members of the Synod of Bishops recommended the respond using new technologies to modern-day challenges to sion of sin and the new evangelization during the Year of Faith. Vatican establish a commission to monitor religious freedom, their teaching authority are among the items the U.S. bishops Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wis., chairman of the develop guidelines for training evangelizers and ensure there is will consider when they gather in Baltimore for their annual fall bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, said in a church in every diocese where confession is always avail- assembly. Set for Nov. 12-15, the assembly also will consider a an Oct. 31 statement that the brief document serves as an able. statement on work and the economy proposed by the Commit- invitation from the U.S. bishops to all Catholics “to participate in At the end of the three-week world Synod of Bishops on tee on Domestic Justice and Human Development as a way to the sacrament.” new evangelization, members of the gathering approved 58 raise the profile of growing poverty and the struggles that un- The proposed text from the bishops expresses their readi- propositions to give to the pope; although synod rules say the employed people are experiencing. ness to welcome Catholics who stayed away from confession proposals are secret, Pope Benedict authorized their publica- In addition, the bishops are scheduled to vote on a document for a long time. Plans call for distribution of the statement to tion Oct. 27. NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 13 DIOCESE Priests delve into biblical theology of Pope Benedict XVI Only a few specific texts have been given By TAMI QUIGLEY an authoritative meaning by the church; Staff writer thus most biblical materials remain open to critical study. Some examples of defined “The New Testament provides the key “The New Testament pro- texts are John 3:5 on baptism, John 20:23 to reading the Old Testament,” Msgr. Chris- vides the key to reading on penance and Matthew 16:18 on papal topher Schreck, keynoter of the annual primacy. These examples were defined at clergy workshop of the Diocese of Allen- the Old Testament,” key- Trent. town, said in sharing the wisdom of Pope noter Msgr. Christopher The Pontifical Biblical Commission Benedict XVI Oct. 15-19 at the Galleria at Schreck tells priests at (1964), “Sancta Mater Ecclesia” (“Holy Split Rock, Lake Harmony. the annual clergy work- Mother Church, Instruction on the Histori- “Pope Benedict XVI and Sacred Scrip- cal Truth of the Gospels”), affirmed the ture: The Biblical Theology of Joseph shop of the Diocese of three stages of tradition by which the Ratzinger from Dei Verbum to Verbum Do- Allentown Oct. 15-19 at the teachings of Jesus have come down to the mini” was the theme of the Priests’ Work- Galleria at Split Rock, church, the role of the final redactors in shop 2012. the composition of the Gospels, and the Msgr. Schreck, recently appointed rec- Lake Harmony. (Photos by consequences of this understanding in tor/president of the Pontifical College John Simitz) assessing their historical truth. Josephinum in Ohio, was professor of sa- Msgr. Schreck also discussed the cred Scripture and vice rector at St. Charles Vatican Council II (1965), “Dei Verbum” Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, 1993- (“Word of God” Dogmatic Constitution on 2007. He was ordained a priest of the Dio- Divine Revelation;” Pontifical Biblical Com- cese of Savannah, Ga. in 1977. mission, The Interpretation of the Bible in The workshop included four presenta- the Church (1993), Instruction of the Pon- tions by Msgr. Schreck, a special session tifical Biblical Commission (April 15, 1993); with Bishop John Barres, Mass, morning and “Verbum Domini” (“Word of the and evening prayer, and time for fraternal Lord”), Pope Benedict’s Post-Synodal fellowship. The focal point of the presentation was Jesus. Apostolic Exhortation issued Sept. 30, “Msgr. Schreck’s presentations illus- “The Exegetical and Theological Method: Msgr. Schreck discussed “Divino 2010. trate the historic contributions of Pope Pope Benedict XVI, Volume I, Jesus of Afflante Spiritu” (“Under the Inspiration Msgr. Schreck’s other presentations Benedict XVI biblically, liturgically and also Nazareth, From the Baptism in the Jordan of the Divine Spirit”), issued by Pope Pius were: “The Background: The Magisterium in regard to systematic theology” said to the Transfiguration’ (2007) and Volume XII on the feast of St. Jerome Sept. 30, 1943 and Catholic Biblical Studies from Bishop Barres. II, Jesus of and for the 50th anniversary of Providentissimus Deus (1893) to Verbum “But the signifi- Nazareth, Part “Providentissimus Deus” (“God Most Domini” (2010); “The Preliminaries: Joseph cance is not only “Pope Benedict XVI and Sa- Two, Holy Provident”) issued by Pope Leo XIII in (Cardinal) Ratzinger and Catholic Biblical historical, but Week: From the 1893. Studies from Dei Verbum (1965) to The In- will be carried cred Scripture: The Biblical Entrance into “Divino Afflante Spiritu” advocated the terpretation of the Bible in the Church into the future in Theology of Joseph Ratzinger Jerusalem to the use of modern science in scriptural study, (1993) and Beyond”; and “The Pontificate ways we can’t Resurrection” and supported the findings of textual criti- of Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of even begin to an- from Dei Verbum to Verbum (2011). cism and the use of original languages for Catholic Biblical Studies: Verbum Domini ticipate. Domini” was the theme of the In publishing modern translations. (2010) and Beyond.” “That is the the first two vol- It also defined the literal sense in terms gift of this ex- Priests’ Workshop 2012. umes of “Jesus of authorial intention and the cultural con- traordinary Holy of Nazareth,” text of his writing, asserted the literal sense Father. These and now having as normative for the explosion of church “That is the gift of this ex- presentations sent the third teachings, and urged moderate restraint in traordinary Holy Father. are a special gift in the Year of Faith to our volume to the press for release in 2013, the use of the figurative and spiritual priests.” Pope Benedict exemplifies the exegetical senses. These presentations are a “The pope points out Christianity is and theological method he has consis- “It reaffirmed the analogy of faith and special gift in the Year of grounded in history – the word became tently articulated since the Second Vatican the need to interpret texts in harmony with flesh,” Msgr. Schreck said during an Oct. Council and now applies in this 21st cen- the teaching authority of the church,” Faith to our priests.” 16 morning presentation. tury contribution to the study of the life of Msgr. Schreck said.
Left, priests review materials concerning “Pope Benedict XVI and Sacred Scripture: The Biblical Theology of Joseph Ratzinger from Dei Verbum to Verbum Domini.” Right, Msgr. Schreck, right, dis- cusses a point with Msgr. John Grabish, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Allentown.
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A BAA banner hangs on a pavil- ion during the fun-filled event. The 2012 appeal, themed “Follow Me,” passed its goal of $4.25 mil- lion. BAA provides support to Bishop of Allentown John Barres chats with Johanna Slusser, right, her husband Mark Health and Human Services, Slusser and daughter Jasmine Slusser, 11, of Mohnton during the Bishop’s Annual most notably Catholic Charities, Appeal (BAA) Family Day Sept. 22 at Dorney Park, Allentown. Parishioners who do- Diocese of Allentown; the care of nated to the appeal were thanked with group discount tickets to the park. (Photos by elderly priests; Catholic Life and Ed Koskey) Evangelization; education of seminarians; education, includ- ing special education, bishop’s scholarships, and DeSales Uni- versity, Center Valley and Alvernia To watch the BAA video, learn more about opportunities University, Reading; parish re- for giving or arrange for a gift, call the diocesan Office of bates for parishes that exceed their BAA goal; and administra- Stewardship and Development, 1-800-831-4443, or visit tion. website www.adbaa.org.
Bishop Barres shares a laugh with Derek Demchak of Lower Macungie and, seated from left, Jacob Demchak, 8 and Sarah Demchak, 11, as well as Derek’s wife Rebecca Demchak (not shown) on the other side of the table.
The Diocese of Allentown through its parishes, Catholic Charities and the generosity of its parishioners, provides help to those who need it most – the poor, the marginalized and those in crisis. More than $4 million is raised each year by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Last year alone more than 30,000 people re- Right, Michael McLaine, 5, of Emmaus, Barbara Ann Shotwell, standing left, senior director, major and planned giving ceived assistance through Catholic Charities. after getting his face painted as Spider in the diocesan Secretariat for Stewardship and Development, and James Man at Dorney Park, anticipates taking a Friend, secretary of the Secretariat for Stewardship and Development, mingle This assistance is provided regardless of bite of his hotdog. with those enjoying the day. religious affiliation. Knights donate funds for charities, religious, vocations
Michael O’Connor, right, makes a point during an Oct. 12 meeting with Bishop John Barres, left, during which O’Connor and John Fitzpatrick, center, presented the bishop with donations from the Knights of Columbus. The Knights presented three checks: $5,500 for retired religious; $5,500 for the bishop’s charities, which will be directed to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA); and $1,100 for vocations. O’Connor, Knights of Columbus supreme director of the supreme council and as- sistant supreme advocate, and Fitzpatrick, Knights of Columbus state treasurer, met with Bishop Barres at the Allentown Dioc- esan Chancery, Allentown. (Photo by John Simitz)
The Diocese of Allentown marginalized and those in crisis. Catholic Charities. is reaching out to young people through through its parishes, Catholic More than $4 million is raised each This assistance is provided regard- social media such as Facebook and Charities and the generosity of year by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. less of religious affiliation. YouTube. its parishioners, provides help Last year alone more than 30,000 The diocese promotes vocations For more information, visit the di- to those who need it most – the poor, the people received assistance through to the priesthood and religious life, and ocesan website, www.allentowndio- cese.org/the-diocese/vocations. NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 15 DIOCESE
of infants through toddlers, register 570-628- sition group for those seeking employment or Veterans $4.” 0466. career advancement, St. Francis Retreat “Breakfast with the Saints,” featuring the Holy Hour with Mary for Religious Liberty, House, Easton, 9-11:30 a.m., free, 610-258- confirmation class and games for children, Calendar National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Im- 3053, [email protected] or www.stfrancis- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Mahanoy City, 8:30 maculate Conception BVM, Allentown, 1:30 p.m. retreathouse.org. a.m.-12:30 p.m., adults $8, children under 12 Tuesday Morning Bible Study, rectory base- $5, tickets 560-773-0813. Sundays ment, St. Paul, Allentown, 9:30-11 a.m., join any- Third Thursdays Youth Mass, all students in PREP and Catho- Interpreted Mass, for the hearing impaired, time, 610-797-9733, ext. 14. Caregiver Support Group, St. Elizabeth of lic schools asked to participate as lectors, greet- St. Columbkill, Boyertown, 9 a.m. Hungary, Whitehall, 7:30-9 p.m., register 610- ers, ushers, etc., St. Francis of Assisi, Allen- Children’s Prayer Group, for children of any First Tuesdays 504-8079. town, 10:30 a.m. age, Perpetual Adoration Chapel, St. Patrick, “Simply Prayer” mornings of prayer, reflec- Special Memorial Mass, Annunciation BVM, Pottsville, 5 p.m. tion and sharing, St. Francis Center for Re- Fridays Shenandoah, 2 p.m., RSVP if plan to attend Latin Mass, St. Stephen of Hungary, Allen- newal, Bethlehem, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 610-867- “Bukas Loob sa Diyos” (BLD), spiritual group 570-462-1916. town, time changed to 10:15 a.m. 8890. encounter, Barnabite Spiritual Center, Bethlehem, Afternoon of Reflection and Fellowship, Holy Hour for Families, Adoration Chapel, St. 8 p.m.; first Fridays include Mass and rosary. Catholic Singles of the Lehigh Valley, Jubilee Francis of Assisi, Allentown, 7 p.m., all are First and third Tuesdays Divine Mercy Chaplet, Bernardine sisters and Center, Assumption BVM, Bethlehem, 3-5 p.m., welcome. Catechism Classes for Men, Catholic Men of associates, Father Ciszek Chapel, Shenandoah, followed by dinner for those interested at Cop- Good News, Franciscan Center (former con- 3 p.m. perhead Grill, 610-797-1970, [email protected] or First Sundays vent), St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, 7 p.m., http://catholicsingleslv.weebly.com Divine Mercy Liturgical Service, Blessed 610-462-9700. First Fridays Silent Auction and Benefit Concert, St. Teresa of Calcutta, 600 W. Mahanoy Ave., Retreat Day, St. Francis Retreat House, Columbkill, Boyertown, bidding opens 1 p.m., Mahanoy City, 3 p.m., confessions before lit- Second Tuesdays Easton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $25, register by previ- concert 3 p.m., free will offering, benefits Adam urgy, Anointing of the Sick after liturgy and bene- Cancer Support Group, Msgr. Gobitas Meet- ous Monday, 610-258-3053, Recke, diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Type C, diction. ing Room, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, [email protected] or [email protected]. and his family, 610-212-8219, 7 p.m. Respect for Life Holy Hour, Adoration Chapel, www.everribbon.com/concertforadam. First and third Sundays St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, 7 p.m. “Discipleship,” parish mission, with homilist Interpreted Mass, for the hearing impaired, Wednesdays Father Vinny Fortunato, St. Anne, Bethlehem, 7 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem, 9 a.m. Spiritual Book Study, directed by Pat and Rich Second Fridays p.m. nightly through Tuesday, Nov. 13, Kane, St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, 9:30- Holy Mass with St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria www.stannechurchbethlehem.org. Second Sundays 11:30 a.m. Medical Society, Barnabite Spiritual Center, “Forever in Our Hearts,” Mass of remem- Youth Mass, students in PREP and Catholic Bible Study, SS. Simon and Jude, Bethlehem, Bethlehem, 7 p.m. brance, for parents who have lost a child schools asked to participate as lectors, greet- 7-8:30 p.m., bring your Bible. through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth or in early ers, ushers, etc., St. Francis of Assisi, Allen- Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Assump- Saturdays infancy, diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities town, 10:30 a.m. tion BVM, Bethlehem, 10-11:30 a.m., 610-867- Holy Hour for Our Country, Adoration Chapel, and Social Concerns, at St. Ann, Emmaus, 3 Filipino Mass, Barnabite Spiritual Center, 7424, ext. 12. St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, noon. p.m., register by name or anonymously 610- Bethlehem, 5 p.m. (during winter 3 p.m.) Rosary and Novena, St. Patrick, Pottsville, 7 289-8900, ext. 229 or 228. Monthly Mass for Children and Adults with p.m. First Saturdays Disabilities, for children and adults with intel- Wednesday Evening Bible Study, rectory base- Holy Hour for Vocations, Cathedral of St. Monday, Nov. 12 lectual/developmental disabilities and autism ment, St. Paul, Allentown, 7:15-8:45 p.m., join Catharine of Siena, Allentown, begins with 8 Friendly Fifties, St. John the Baptist Byzan- spectrum disorder, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, anytime, 610-797-9733, ext.14 a.m. Mass (except May and June). tine, Northampton, 1 p.m., entertainment by sing- Bethlehem, 3 p.m., 610-289-8900, ext. 245 or Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Francis ing group Cracked Walnuts. [email protected]. First and third Wednesdays of Assisi, Allentown, 4:10 p.m. Joseph’s People, support group for unem- Tuesday, Nov. 13 Third Sundays ployed and underemployed persons, St. Second Saturdays Serra Club of Bethlehem, speaker Sister Mary Breakfast, St. Joseph, Summit Hill, 8 a.m.- Catharine of Siena, Reading, 7-8:30 p.m., 610- Prayer Pilgrimage, Helpers of God’s Precious Martha Zammatore on “Missionary Experi- 12:30 p.m., adults $7, children 7-11 $3.50, un- 385-3699, 484-651-0498, kaf8860@de- Infants; Mass, Notre Dame of Bethlehem, 8 a.m., ences.” der 7 free, no breakfast July or December. jazzd.com or [email protected]. followed by 15 decades of the rosary at Allen- town Women’s Center, 31 S. Commerce Way, Wednesday, Nov. 14 Fourth Sundays Second and fourth Wednesdays Bethlehem, 610-391-8991, [email protected]. “Taizé,” twilight retreat, St. Francis Center Breakfast, Assumption BVM, Northampton, God’s Bountiful Table, soup kitchen open for for Renewal, Bethlehem, 6:45-9 p.m., $25, 8 a.m.-noon, adults $6, children $3. disadvantaged and those in need, St. Vincent Second and fourth Saturdays www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org. de Paul Society of St. Matthew the Evangelist, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Barnabite Spiri- “Service of Eucharistic Light,” Year of Faith Mondays Minersville, at Father Anthony Ricapito Annex, tual Center, Bethlehem, 11 a.m.-noon. diocesan regional Eucharistic Holy Hour, for Scripture Classes, directed by Father Dennet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., volunteers needed, 570- Berks County at Sacred Heart, West Reading, Jung, St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, 9:30- 544-2739. Third Saturdays 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Young Adults Bible Study and Dinner, parish St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria Medical Society, Holiday Fashion Show, Women’s Alliance, Monday Afternoon Bible Study, Coll Room, hall, St. Stephen of Hungary, Allentown, 5:30 meeting, Barnabite Spiritual Center, Bethlehem, Parish Activity Center, Cathedral of St. Catharine Assumption BVM, Bethlehem, 1-2:30 p.m., 610- p.m., RSVP patrickfitzsimmons@saintstephen- 1:30-3 p.m. of Siena, 7 p.m., tickets $10, advance 610- 867-7424, ext. 12, join anytime. ofhungary.net, 432-3643 or at door. Monday Evening Bible Study, Assumption Saturday, Nov. 10 BVM, Bethlehem, 7-8:30 p.m., 610-867-7424, Thursdays Prayer Pilgrimage, Helpers of God’s Precious Thursday, Nov. 15 ext. 12. Bible Study, Wortmann Center, Holy Family, Infants, Notre Dame of Bethlehem, Mass 8 a.m., “Service of Eucharistic Light,” Year of Faith Eucharistic Adoration, chapel, St. Catharine Nazareth, 9:30-11 a.m., bring your Bible. with Msgr. Joseph Smith, followed by 15 de- diocesan regional Eucharistic Holy Hours, 7 of Siena, Reading, after 8 a.m. Mass until 9 “Prayer of the Heart – Contemplative Prayer,” cades of the rosary, Allentown Women’s Cen- p.m.: for Carbon-Schuylkill counties, St. p.m., 610-779-4005. classes, St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, ter, the most active abortion center in the Lehigh Katharine Drexel, Lansford; for Lehigh County, Eucharistic Adoration, Incarnation of Our 9:30-11:30 a.m. Valley, 31 S. Commerce Way, Bethlehem (off St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall; for Lord, Bethlehem, after 8 a.m. Mass until 3 p.m. Scripture Study, SS. Simon and Jude, Route 22), parking limited, please carpool, 610- Northampton County, SS. Simon and Jude, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet and conclud- Bethlehem, 10-11:30 a.m., 610-867-1649. 391-8991, [email protected]. Bethlehem. ing with benediction, also Tuesdays, Thurs- Musical Entertainment, Christopher’s at Cupcake Challenge, St. John Vianney Re- Serra Club of Reading, dinner at Riveredge, days and Fridays. Columbian Home, Knights of Columbus Calvary gional School, Allentown, 1-4 p.m., free to en- speaker sculptor Angelo DiMaria. Council 528, Allentown, 7-10 p.m., 610-432- ter, prize for top categories, all cupcakes on Thanksgiving Nut Roll Sale, Sacred Heart Fourth Mondays 6333. sale $1, half dozen$5, dozen$10, participate in Hospital, Allentown, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $14, “Kids Konnected,” support group for chil- Holy Hour for Priests, Adoration Chapel, St. voting $5, [email protected]. preordering suggested 610-776-5413, also Fri- dren with a parent being treated for cancer, St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, 7 p.m., all are Thanksgiving Dinner, social hall, St. John the day, Nov. 16. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, 7 p.m., 610- welcome. Baptist, Allentown, 3-7 p.m., $12, need ticket 378-2602 or www.kidskonnected.org. for admittance, Polka Mass 4 p.m., 610-432- Saturday, Nov. 17 First Thursdays 3505, 610-432-0034. Annual Collection for the Diocesan Poverty Tuesdays Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, “Seasons,” Catholic music group, SS. Peter Relief Fund, parishes of the dioceses, through “Transitions,” peer support for separated/ Barnabite Spiritual Center, Bethlehem, 7-9 p.m. and Paul, Lehighton, 7 p.m., free will offering. Sunday, Nov. 18. divorced meeting, new location St. Catharine Screendance Festival, Priscilla Payne Hurd “Fanning the Flame of Faith,” diocesan men’s of Siena, Reading, 7:30-9 p.m., 610-823-3886 Second Thursdays Science Center, DeSales University, 8 p.m., also conference, DeSales University, Center Valley, or 610-370-9659. Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, Chapter of Sunday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., free, tickets required, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $30, www.cmfda.org, 610- Catholic Charities Services, Annunciation the Expectation of the Blessed Mother, SS. 610-282-3192, www.desales.edu/act1. 289-8900. BVM, Shenandoah, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., appoint- Simon and Jude, Bethlehem, 7-9 p.m., 610-751- Spaghetti Dinner, St. Mary Annunciation BVM, ments 570-628-0466. 3943 or 610-865-9236. Sunday, Nov. 11 Catasauqua, 4:30-7 p.m., advance tickets adults Parenting Support Educational Series, Catholic Veterans Day Breakfast, Trinity Academy, Charities, Annunciation BVM, Shenandoah, 11 Second and fourth Thursdays Shenandoah, 8 a.m.-sell-out, adults $8, chil- a.m.-noon, free, for parents and grandparents “On-Going Job Transition Workshop,” job tran- dren 6-12 $5, “Special Appreciation Price for Please see CALENDAR page 16 St. Thomas More Banquet Room
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tion, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, at Christmas Bazaar, Immaculate Conception, Fridays Northampton Country Club, Easton, 7-11 p.m., Douglassville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., crafter tables $30, Bingo, St. Jerome, Tamaqua, 6 p.m. Calendar $40, 610-207-0105. $5 additional for electric, [email protected], Bingo, St. Joseph, Ashland, 6:30 p.m., non- Continued from page 15 610-689-3833. smoking section provided. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Night of Healing and Forgiveness, celebrant Saturday Nov. 17 – Sunday, Nov. 18 First Fridays $9, children under 12 $5, at door $10/$6, 610- Father Larry Hess, St. Anthony of Padua, Read- Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, Auxiliary, Holy Bingo, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Mahanoy 264-0332. ing, 6:30 p.m. Family Manor, Bethlehem, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 610- City, 6 p.m., doors open 4 p.m., 570-773-2771. “A Restless Heart,” film about St. Augustine, “Simply Prayer,” St. Francis Center for Re- 865-5595, ext. 522. auditorium, Berks Catholic High School, Read- newal, Bethlehem, 9:30 a.m.-noon, free will Friday, Nov. 9 ing, 7 p.m., $5; also Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 and 7 offering, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org. Sunday, Nov. 18 Vera Bradley and Coach Bingo, Marian Inn, p.m. Christmas Bazaar, upper and lower parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Bethlehem, Friday, Dec. 7 halls, St. Mary, Reading, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 7 p.m., adults $25, children 13 and under $15, Sunday, Nov. 18 “Advent – Finding the Hush in the Rush,” 484-894-4667. Anointing of the Sick Liturgy, Year of Faith Advent retreat, St. Francis Center for Renewal, Saturday, Dec. 1 event, Sacred Heart, Bethlehem, 2 p.m., 610- Bethlehem, 7 p.m., $140-155, through Sunday, Craft Bazaar, school gym, Holy Guardians Saturday, Nov. 10 865-5042, fulfills Sunday obligation. Dec. 11, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org. Angels, Reading, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bingo Buffet, Incarnation of Our Lord, “Simbang Gabi,” Filipino novena of Masses Bethlehem, doors open 5 p.m., $20, tickets 610- Monday, Nov. 19 before Christmas, Holy Rosary, Reading, 7 p.m.; Saturday Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 2 866-3391 or weekend Masses. NaPro Technology Information Session, also Saturday, Dec. 8, noon, and Sunday, Dec. Tricky Tray, Father King Memorial Hall, Sa- speaker Dr. Robert Motley, offered by diocesan 9, 12:30 p.m. (potluck follows Mass), 610-670- cred Heart, Bethlehem, Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 Office of Marriage and Family Life Formation, 1429. Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bingo, Assembled Men of St. Mary, at Parish parish center, St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield, Holiday Food Sale, deadline to order, St. Mat- Italian Dinner and Bazaar, SS. Simon and Jude, Center, Annunciation BVM, Catasauqua, 1 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m., 610-289-8900, ext. 238. thew the Evangelist, Minersville, pierogi and Bethlehem, Saturday Italian Dinner and bazaar 610-264-0332. kielbasa, pickup Wednesday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.- preview 4-7 p.m., Sunday bazaar 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Coach Bingo, Nativity BVM High School, Thursday, Nov. 22 2 p.m. at parish center, preorders only, 570- (postponed from Nov. 3 and 4.), 610-865-1805, Pottsville, 1 p.m., doors open 11:30 a.m., $25. Thanksgiving Mass and Food Drive, Year of 624-3619, 570-544-2211. [email protected]. Faith event, Sacred Heart, Bethlehem, 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 610-865-5042. Saturday, Dec. 8 Toy Bingo, gym, Holy Family, Nazareth, 1:30 National Appeal for Retired Religious, par- p.m., doors open noon, advance $10, at door Saturday, Nov. 24 ishes of the dioceses, through Sunday, Dec. 9. $12, order tickets through any Holy Family Nine Months in the Womb Novena, celebrat- School student or parish office 610-759-0870, ing the nine months Jesus spent in the womb Wednesday, Dec. 12 Socials children must be accompanied by adult. of his Mother, offered by diocesan Office of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration, SS. Pe- Turkey Basket Bingo, PTO, SS. Peter and Marriage and Family Life Formation, National ter and Paul, Lehighton, Mass 6:30 p.m. fol- Sundays Paul School, Lehighton, at Mahoning Valley Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Immaculate lowed by reception in school hall, 570-527- Bingo, St. Joseph, Summit Hill, 6:30 p.m. Ambulance Hall, Lehighton, 6 p.m., doors open Conception BVM, Allentown, communal rosary 0977. Bingo, Immaculate Conception School, Pen 4:30 p.m., adults $20, children under 16 $10, 1:30 p.m., also remaining Saturday, Dec. 22, “Advent – A Time of Hope,” St. Francis Cen- Argyl, 1 p.m., doors open 11 a.m., 610-863- 610-377-4466, 570-657-0605. 610-289-8900, ext. 225, ter for Renewal, Bethlehem, 6:45-9 p.m., $25, 4816. Meat Bingo, social hall, St. John the Baptist, [email protected]. www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org. Bingo, SS. Peter and Paul School, Lehighton, Allentown, 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., $7, 1 p.m., doors open noon, check school website 610-432-3505. Sunday, Nov. 25 Friday, Dec. 14 for more information or schedule changes, Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, St. Francis “Simbang Gabi,” Filipino novena of Masses www.ssppshool.org. Sunday, Nov. 18 Retreat House, Easton, 8:30 a.m.-noon, adults before Christmas, Immaculate Conception, Bingo, Holy Ghost, Bethlehem, beginning Basket Bingo, St. Francis of Assisi, Allen- $5, children 6 and under free. Douglassville, 7 p.m.; also Saturday, Dec. 15, Sunday, Nov. 4, 12:45 p.m., doors open 11:30 town, 2 p.m., doors open 1:30 p.m., $20, ben- 11a.m. (potluck follows Mass) and Sunday, a.m., 610-867-9382. efits Lehigh County Special Olympics, 610-432- Wednesday, Nov. 28 Dec. 16, 1 p.m., 610-670-1429. 8494. Catholic Medical Association Mass, Second Sundays Muhlenberg College Chapel, Allentown, 7 p.m., Bingo, Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, 12:45 Sunday, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 followed by gathering at Newman Center, 2399 p.m. Bingo, Knights of Columbus Council 618, at Liberty St., Allentown, (annual membership St. Stephen’s Hall, Shenandoah, 2 p.m., doors meeting), www.cathmed.org. Bazaars/Festivals Last Sundays open noon, 570-617-2000, 570-590-1188. “The Sacraments,” course offered for Year Bingo, Slovak Catholic Sokol, SS. Cyril and of Faith by diocesan Institute for Catechesis Saturday, Nov. 10 Methodius, Reading, at Slovak Catholic Social and Formation, Marian High School, Tamaqua, Holiday Craft Show and Breakfast with Santa, Hall, 411 Crestmont St., 2 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 19, social hall, Sacred Heart Villa, Reading, 8 a.m.- www.allentowndiocese.org/catholic-educa- 3 p.m., 610-929-5751, ext. 247. Tuesdays tion/adult-formation/institute-for-catechesis- Holiday Bazaar, Chinese Auction and Home- Bingo, parish hall, St. Francis of Assisi, Allen- Trips and formation/, 610-289-8900, ext. 221. Cooked Ethnic Food Festival, Holy Infancy, town, 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., 484-201- Bethlehem, at school hall, 127 E. Fourth St., at 9942. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Thursday, Nov. 29 Fourth and Webster streets, across from library, Travelers, St. Matthew the Evangelist, “The Mystery of Faith,” course offered for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays Minersville, second bus; to “Christmas Spec- Year of Faith by diocesan Institute for Bingo, Slovak Catholic Sokol, SS. Cyril and tacular,” Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Catechesis and Formation, Notre Dame High Saturday, Nov. 10 – Sunday, Nov. 11 Methodius, Reading, at Slovak Catholic Social $88; free day in New York, $35; 570-544-5231, School, Easton, 7-9:30 p.m., Thursdays through Craft Fest, St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield, Hall, 411 Crestmont St., 6:30 p.m., doors open 5 570-544-2340. Dec. 20, www.allentowndiocese.org/catholic- Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (changed from Mondays). education/adult-formation/institute-for- p.m.), Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo, Queenship of Mary, Northampton, 7 Sunday, Dec. 9 catechesis-and formation/, 610-289-8900, ext. Christmas Bazaar, St. John the Baptist, p.m. Travelers, Sacred Heart, Bethlehem to “Home 221. Pottsville, Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 9 for the Holidays,” American Music Theater, Serra Club of Reading, dinner at Riveredge, a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays $100, 610-691-6054. speaker Amy Hill, director of communications Autumnfest, St. Theresa, Hellertown, Satur- Bingo, Knights of Columbus Home Associa- for Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. day 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m., visit tion, Reading, 6:30 p.m., doors open 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11 with Santa both days 10 a.m.-2 p.m. nonsmoking. Outreach Committee, St. Francis of Assisi, Friday, Nov. 30 Bingo, St. Katharine Drexel, Lansford, 6:30 Allentown to Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes- “Simbang Gabi,” Filipino novena of Masses Saturday, Nov. 17 p.m., doors open 5 p.m. Barre, $20, 610-433-6102, 610-262-5040. before Christmas, St. Ignatius Loyola, Reading, Holiday Craft and Vendor Event, church hall, 7 p.m.; also Saturday, Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. and St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, vendor rental Sunday, Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m. (potluck follows $25 plus raffle gift, 610-433-6102, Mass), 610-670-1429. [email protected]. Christmas Boutique, social hall, St. Catharine Saturday, Dec. 1 of Siena, Reading (Route 562, Exeter Town- Christmas Gala, Home and School Associa- ship), 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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By TAMI QUIGLEY Staff writer Serrans appreciate so many attributes of their A festive night of celebration and grati- tude took place Oct. 22 at the Holiday Inn, priests, such as their fi- Fogelsville as the Serra Clubs of the Dio- delity to the church, dedi- cese of Allentown hosted a “Priests’ Ap- preciation Dinner.” cation to private prayer, “What a grace to be with you this coming to the hospital to evening,” guest speaker Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Thomas of the Archdiocese of Phila- anoint a loved one in the delphia told the approximately 340 clergy middle of the night, and and Serrans attending. Joseph Bechtel, chairman of the dinner the charity they extend in “The Priesthood is Love of the Heart of listening to problems, Jesus” and past district governor, said the dinner is organized every five years to pay concerns and difficul- Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Thomas of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia shares reflections tribute to the estimated 275 retired and ac- on “The Priesthood is Love of the Heart of Jesus” as guest speaker at the “Priests’ ties. tive priests of the Diocese of Allentown Appreciation Dinner” sponsored by the Serra Clubs of the Diocese of Allentown Oct. 22 and religious orders. at the Holiday Inn, Fogelsville. (Photos by John Simitz) Bishop John Barres briefly addressed the gathering, and noted Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, papal nuncio, sent a letter to Serrans thanking them for their efforts. Bishop Barres also recognized Bishop Emeritus Edward Cullen, who is celebrat- ing his golden jubilee as a priest this year. A native of the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, Bishop Thomas, 53, also heads the Secretariat of Clergy in the archdiocesan curia, and oversees the archdiocese’s Vocation Office and Office for Communications. “Serrans are a blessing for the priests in Allentown,” said Bishop Thomas. “To- night, your work is very much in evidence as you celebrate your priests,” he said, Above, approximately 340 Serrans and leading applause in Serrans’ honor. clergy enjoy the festive evening. Bishop Thomas said “The Priesthood is Love of the Heart of Jesus” is a quote taken from St. John Vianney, patron saint of all Right, Paul Essig, center, and harpist priests and “an example to all of us just who a priest is.” Maddie Link listen as Father James “I want to speak to you through the lens of love of Jesus’ Bechtel prays the invocation. heart.” Below, Lynn Monek, who designed the Bishop Thomas said St. John Vianney said there is no greater new Serran banner, “The Priesthood is commandment than Jesus’ commandment to love the Lord your Love of the Heart of Jesus,” enjoys the God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. “This evening. is the desire of Jesus’ heart, that all may live in the command of love.” St. John Vianney, Bishop Thomas said, desired the greater good of everyone and said to do what we can when we can for others. He asked Serrans to pray that priests of the diocese come to know St. John Vianney well. “Chastity, charity and penance – these are the three virtues that defined the heart of the Cure d’Ars and define the heart of every priest,” Bishop Thomas said. “Think about how they’ve been manifest in the priests in your lives. The triad fueled and ignited the flame of love in the great priestly heart of St. John Vianney. For each of us he is witness of that great command of The Diocese of Allentown love. dynamically promotes voca- “Tonight we re- tions to the priesthood and member our priests, religious life. celebrate our The diocese is reaching priests and rejoice out to young people through social in their priestly wit- media such as Facebook and ness.” YouTube. Bishop Thomas We are tapping into the energy said especially in this the Year of Faith, and enthusiasm of our young priests “Priests are called to be greater doors to to find new ways to interest young faith. Msgr. James “Tonight we celebrate our priests, who Treston, cen- men and women in the priesthood ter, listens to and religious life. are bridges to the divine … what a gift, what Bishop Tho- For more information, visit the a grace.” mas with Msgr. diocesan website, www.allentown- Bishop Thomas said Serrans appreciate Robert Kozel, diocese.org/the-diocese/vocations. so many attributes of their priests, such as left, and Father their fidelity to the church, dedication to E. Michael private prayer, coming to the hospital to Camilli, a priest anoint a loved one in the middle of the night, and the charity they extend in listening to of the Mission- problems, concerns and difficulties. aries of the Sa- Serrans also appreciate “their joyful witness each day – despite how tired they may cred Heart. be – which may inspire men to consider the priesthood,” Bishop Thomas said. Serrans, he said, value the priest’s “reverent celebration of Mass – feeding us the “When we see the priest we see the Lord Jesus Christ.” Body and Blood of Christ as only you can do – and being such a powerful witness of Attorney Paul Essig, district governor, Serra District 80-1, was master of ceremonies God’s kingdom on earth.” and welcomed clergy and Serrans. Father Anthony Mongiello, chaplain of the Serra “My brother priests, we know the heart of Jesus sustains us day in and day out,” Club of Bethlehem, led the Serran Prayer for Vocations. Father James Bechtel, chaplain Bishop Thomas said. of the Carbon/Schuylkill Serra Club, prayed the invocation. John McHale, district governor elect, Serra District 80-1, offered the recognition of “Tonight we celebrate our priests, who are bridges to the priests – leading a round of applause in their honor – and introduced Bishop Thomas. Bishop Barres led the Prayer for Perseverance. Father Eric Tolentino, chaplain of the divine … what a gift, what a grace.” Serra Club Forks of the Delaware, prayed the benediction. 18 THE A.D. TIMES NOVEMBER 8, 2012 DIOCESE
Dan Cressman, left, holds the traffic at Holy Infancy, Bethlehem Sept. 16 during the Holy Infancy Pastor Msgr. Robert Biszek leads the group in prayer after walkers reach inaugural Friends of the Poor Walk in that city. (Photos by John Simitz) Holy Infancy from SS. Simon and Jude, Bethlehem. Walkers step up to erode poverty in Bethlehem Easton. Catholics Concerned for Peace and percent by the government, which means By TAMI QUIGLEY less food for us from them,” Denton said. Staff writer Justice brought the idea to have a walk in Bethlehem to the SVDPS, and the society “So we have to go to the regular grocery Taking strides to erode poverty in agreed it was a good idea. store, which is more expensive. We still Bethlehem, 105 people participated as spon- Everyone was invited to join the walk- get food from them, but not at the level as sors or walkers in the inaugural Friends of ers and show support for the poor and dis- in the past.” the Poor Walk in that city that netted $2,318 possessed. The SVDPS conferences of SS. Denton said the funeral Mass for Fa- to help the poor. Simon and Jude and St. Theresa of the Child ther Robert Reed, pastor emeritus of SS. The Sept. 16 afternoon walk, co-spon- Jesus, Hellertown participated in the walk. Simon and Jude, took place two days be- sored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society Support for the walk came from others in fore the walk. “It seemed significant to us (SVDPS) and Catholics Concerned for the Catholic community in the area, includ- – it seemed like the walk was a tribute to Peace and Justice, kicked off at SS. Simon ing St. Anne, Bethlehem. him.” and Jude in West Bethlehem and pro- Participants included a Boy Scout troop “Father Reed was the most wonderful ceeded to Holy Infancy on the Southside from SS. Simon and Jude, a Cub Scout troop priest,” Denton said. “He had a bottom- of the city, concluding at SS. Simon and from St. Theresa, and eight members of the less pocket, he was always giving to the Jude. girls’ tennis team at Bethlehem Catholic poor.” “We were very pleased with the walk,” High School who walked and contributed The SVDPS at SS. Simon and Jude was said James Seifert, president of the SVDPS pledge money. established 25 years ago. at SS. Simon and Jude. Jeannette Denton, a member of the “Catholics Concerned for Peace and “We were trying to call attention to the SVDPS at SS. Simon and Jude, said St. Jane Justice was founded at the time of 9/11,” plight of the poor. We want to let the poor Frances de Chantal, Easton – which held explained Egan, parishioner of St. Anne. in the community know we’re with them Jeannette Denton signs people up for the its fourth Friends of the Poor Walk later in “We try to encourage people to be peace- and want to help,” Seifert said. walk. September – was “incredibly helpful” in ful and against war. If you’re going to talk Dan Cressman, president of Catholics explaining how to organize the Bethlehem about a peaceful world, you have to talk Concerned for Peace and Justice and pa- ers before the start of the approximately 4- event. about a just world.” rishioner of Holy Ghost, Bethlehem, offered mile walk. “Eileen Chuss was fabulously helpful,” The group, which is not associated with an opening prayer prior to the event. John Mary Egan, a founding member of said Denton, who then shared the infor- any parishes, has conducted peace vigils Turnbach, an active SVDPS member at SS. Catholics Concerned for Peace and Jus- mation she received from Chuss with John and visited schools. Simon and Jude, briefly addressed the walk- tice, noted similar walks have been held in Paulson of the SVDPS at St. Theresa. “We encourage people to think outside “The walk was successful,” said the box,” Egan said. Denton, who was in charge of recruitment. “We were trying to call attention to the plight of the poor. “The SVDPS at SS. Simon and Jude plans We want to let the poor in the community know we’re with on holding one next year.” The St. Vincent de Paul Soci- Denton said the SVDPS at SS. Simon ety conferences of SS. Simon them and want to help.” and Jude needs more money “because so and Jude and St. Theresa of the many families are in need,” so the more than $2,000 raised in the walk will aid in the Child Jesus, Hellertown partici- society’s efforts. pated in the walk. Support for Denton said the SVDPS at SS. Simon the walk came from others in and Jude holds an Open Shopping Day once a month, during which anyone can the Catholic community in the come to the parish Food Pantry. area, including St. Anne, “We get food from Second Harvest Bethlehem. Food Bank, and their funding was cut 40
Left, Olivia Paulson and her dad John get ready for the approximately 4-mile walk. Above, Cressman, left, prays before the walk begins. NOVEMBER 8, 2012 THE A.D. TIMES 19 DIOCESE Diocesan Disability Inclusion Awareness Sunday, Nov. 11
“We are a single flock under the care of persons with disabilities in the full partici- a single shepherd. There can be no sepa- pation of the liturgical and sacramental life rate church for persons with disabilities” of the church. (U.S. Catholic bishops). In the past 30 years many parish and This event is meant to proclaim that all diocesan buildings, programs, and ser- are welcome in all parishes of the Diocese vices have been made accessible. of Allentown, heighten awareness of the The church is challenged to go beyond gifts people with disabilities have to offer physical access and “promote accessibil- and encourage inclusion of people with ity of mind and heart, so that all persons disabilities into parish life. with disabilities may be welcomed at wor- The U.S. Catholic bishops call for “real- ship and at every level of service as full Disabilities, of the Secretariat for Catholic ticipate in the preparation and/or partici- izing the unique gifts individuals with dis- members of the Body of Christ.” Life and Evangelization. pation of this awareness celebration, con- abilities have to offer the church” and so- This event is sponsored by the dioc- If you are a parishioner with or without tact your pastor. ciety, and to advocate for the inclusion of esan Office for Ministry with Persons with a disability, and would like to actively par- Top 10 reasons to switch to an Fall open houses online subscription of THE A.D. TIMES at diocesan schools 10. The online version is available right on business, THE A.D. TIMES will be acces- away, there’s no delay waiting for the print sible on your laptop or desktop computer. Many elementary and high schools in Sunday, Nov. 11 copy to be delivered to your home. 2. After you’re finished reading THE the Diocese of Allentown are hosting fall Immaculate Conception Academy, 9. You can help the diocese save print- A.D. TIMES, you can click on the previous open houses. We invite you and your fam- Douglassville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 610-404- ing and postage costs. window to browse other pages on the di- ily to attend one or multiple open houses 8645. 8. It’s environmentally friendly, there’s ocesan website. and discover why there is more to learn in Allentown Central Catholic High no paper to add to your recycling pile. 1. You can brag to your friends about Catholic schools. School, 2 to 4 p.m., 610-437-4601. 7. You can zoom in to make the type how tech-savvy you’ve become. You read The Diocese of Allentown Catholic larger and to look at the details in photos. THE A.D. TIMES online! school students are college-bound, and are Monday, Nov. 12 6. You can highlight an article, inspira- encouraged to work hard for their goals Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, tional phrase or bingo listing and save it To transfer your print subscription to in- and dreams, thanks to the personal atten- 6 to 8:30 p.m., 570-622-8110 (also Nov. 24). into a document on your computer. stead receive an e-mail notification with a tion from a dedicated, caring, talented fac- 5. You can forward the link to family link to each new issue posted on the dioc- ulty. Sunday, Nov. 18 and friends, so they can read the article esan website, send the following informa- Because Catholic schools are usually St. John Vianney Regional School, you’ve been talking about. tion to [email protected] or smaller, students have greater opportuni- Allentown, 1 to 3 p.m., 610-435-8981. 4. If a picture of your son or daughter, fill out the submission form on the dioc- ties to participate and lead in extracurricu- Berks Catholic High School, Reading, 2 grandson or granddaughter appears in the esan website, http:// lar activities, athletics and the arts. to 4 p.m., 610-374-8361, ext. 231. paper, you can print your very own high- www.allentowndiocese.org/blog/, click To find out more about what Catholic quality copy. under “E-mail subscriptions” at right. schools have to offer, attend an open Saturday, Nov. 24 3. Even if you’re on vacation or away house near you. All the schools in the dio- Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, cese offer opportunities for school visits 5 to 8 p.m., 570-622-8110 (also Nov. 12). and student shadow days. For a complete listing of the schools, E-mail address Thursday, Nov. 29 visit www.allentowndiocese.org and click St. Joseph the Worker School, Orefield, Name on Catholic Education. 1 to 7 p.m., 610-395-7221. Address Remaining open houses are: Parish Daytime phone number Subscriber number (on line immediately above your name Sunday Scripture printed in the lower lefthand corner of this issue) Sunday, Nov. 11 Sunday, Nov. 18 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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TIMES NOVEMBER 8, 2012 DIOCESE Sandy Continued from page 1 “That cross was “We are making a concerted effort to replace it so one of the highest that people do not forget how blessed we are to live in points in west a country that allows the freedom of religion and rec- ognizes the rights of Catholics and all religious faiths Allentown and was to exercise their religion in the public square,” Msgr. a proud symbol of Baker said. If anyone would like to contribute to the restora- the cathedral and tion of the cross project, please contact the Cathedral the presence of Rectory office at 610-433-6461. Christ in the midst Bishop’s residence, Allentown of our lives and Not far from the cathedral, just down Chew Street, three trees blew over on the side of the residence of world.” The storm damage at the Cathedral of St. Catharine Bishop John Barres, lifting six 5-foot sections of side- of Siena, Allentown included the crucifix falling from walk and one 4-foot section. the top of the 80-foot-high spire. At left, is the spire with cross before the storm.(Photo by Gary Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale Dvorshak) Gethsemane Cemetery and Mausoleum, Laureldale – administered by St. Paul, Reading – has been serving possible,” Russo said. came for an hour’s heat,” he added with a smile. Catholics and their families since 1895. She explained The lights came back on that night at 10:30 p.m. The Bornemann Chapel Mausoleum, built in 1928, has though HFM had some withstood storms for 84 years – until Sandy. Whipping generator power, it was Other winds ripped off the lead sheet panels on the roof on not for the whole facility. Other parishes bearing storm damage were St. Mary, approximately half the building, according to Tim Kolasa, Staff moved hospice pa- Kutztown; SS. Peter and Paul, Lehighton; St. Joseph, Sum- director of Gethsemane Cemetery. tients to another location mit Hill; Our Lady Help of Christians, Allentown; St. John “The chapel was converted into a mausoleum years and some other patients to the Baptist, Allentown; St. Paul, Allentown; Assumption ago,” Kolasa said. other parts of the building. BVM, Slatington; St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall; Our “We may have to replace the entire roof. The concrete During the outage there Lady of Good Counsel, Bangor; Holy Infancy, Bethlehem; was done by hand, there are sheet lead panels,” he said. A was only one computer Notre Dame of Bethlehem; St. Anne, Bethlehem; Assump- roofer put rubber on the exposed concrete to keep it closed and one working elevator. tion BVM, Bethlehem; and Sacred Heart, Bethlehem. on Nov. 5. Russo said the staff, Also, Incarnation of Our Lord, Bethlehem; Our Lady “We have to decide how repairs will be made before including Chaplain Father of Mercy, Easton; Annunciation BVM, Shenandoah; St. we can make them because it’s a unique situation,” Kolasa Clifton Bishop, all worked Joseph, Sheppton; St. Matthew the Evangelist, said, referring to the way the roof was crafted with lead overtime to ensure the resi- Minersville; Bethlehem Catholic High School; Holy Sav- panels. dents’ safety and comfort. iour Cemetery, Bethlehem; and Resurrection Cemetery, The fact that the building is a mausoleum makes the She also gave kudos to Allentown. situation all the more sensitive, he noted. Susan Regalis, interim ad- Sandy also wreaked havoc with schools in the Dio- Kolasa said multiple trees were broken on the cem- ministrator, and Beth cese of Allentown. “The majority of schools in Berks and etery, and shingles flew off the community mausoleum. Cwiklinski, executive direc- Schuylkill counties were able to open at the end of last “It’s clean up, cost, time and effort,” he said of the tor of Catholic Senior week,” Philip Fromuth, secretary of the diocesan Secre- aftermath of Sandy’s destruction. Housing and Health Care tariat for Catholic Education, said Nov. 6. “The majority of Services, Inc., for their out- schools in the Lehigh Valley and Carbon County were St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton standing efforts. “They closed the entire week.” The new rectory and church at St. Jane Frances de were fantastic.” Because of the lingering effects of the passage of Hur- Chantal, Easton were also in Sandy’s bull’s-eye. Eight Power was restored ricane Sandy, Bishop Barres lifted the obligation for Catho- square feet were blown from the roof of the church, which Nov. 1 at 9:30 p.m. Russo – who was at HFM all day and lics to attend Mass for All Saints Day. The Feast of All also sustained significant water damage to the ceiling and night on All Saints Day – was “thrilled” when she got Saints is normally a holy day of obligation on which 12 pews. Four square feet were blown off the roof of the Cwiklinski’s text that the manor was once again powered Catholics are required to attend Mass. new rectory. up. “The roof damage was severe for the church and rec- “They were working with families – some took resi- tory. We’ll probably have to get a new roof for the church dents home for a night or two, some brought in extra blan- and repairs for the rectory roof,” said Msgr. Stephen kets,” said Russo. Radocha, pastor. “The emergency management of Lehigh and The church was too wet to celebrate Mass there for All Northampton counties was very helpful. They brought a Saints Day, so the liturgy was celebrated in the chapel. second generator. There was a wonderful response from “We had an overflow crowd in the chapel,” Msgr. Radocha the community.” said. “We had Mass in church on the weekend, but there Large, uprooted trees also damaged one of the build- was no heat.” ings on the HFM grounds. As of Nov. 6, there is still only partial power in the church, where the temperature was a chilly 47 degrees. St. Ann, Emmaus St. Ann, Emmaus had no power on the Vigil of All Saints, Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem but a bevy of faithful came to observe the Holy Day. Pam Russo, secretary of the Secretariat for Catholic “We couldn’t have a candlelight Mass in the church Human Services and executive director of Catholic Chari- because it was cold and too dark – you could barely see ties, Diocese of Allentown, said Holy Family Manor (HFM), where you were going,” said Msgr. John Mraz, pastor. Bethlehem, lost power the night of Oct. 29. “The school has a generator, so we set up the cafeteria “They lost power Monday night and the staff was amaz- on Wednesday evening for Mass. It was full – we had 70 ing, keeping residents as comfortable and as warm as chairs and three rows of cafeteria tables with four tables in each row.” “I was surprised to see so many people. It was a larger The roof of the church and new rectory were significantly than usual turnout,” Msgr. Mraz said. “I don’t know if damaged at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, which they came to pray for the victims of the storm, or maybe also suffered water damage. (Photo by Gary Dvorshak) Catholic Charities ready to help
The Diocese of Allentown stands ready to help those who need it including through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown. “Catholic Charities is available to assist with counseling, case management needs and material needs, including food, housing and clothing,” said Pam Russo, secretary of the diocesan Secretariat for Catholic Human Services and executive director of Catholic Charities. “We can also help them navigate through issues if needed in the long term.” Russo said Catholic Charities can “help people directly or funnel them to someone who can.” “We want to make sure people get the help they need.” Three trees blew over along the side of the residence of Russo urged people to call their local Catholic Charities office for assistance: : Lehigh-Northampton Bishop John Barres in west Allentown, lifting six 5-foot counties office, Allentown, 610-435-1541; Berks County office, Reading, 610-376-7144; and Schuylkill- sections of sidewalk and one 4-foot section. (Photo by Carbon counties office, Pottsville, 570-628-0466. Gary Dvorshak)