Monthly Homeschooling Mass – April 2
The Mother of Hope Homeschool Academy invites all homeschooling families to the next Monthly Homeschooling Mass at 10am on April 2 at St. Ursula, Fountain Hill. Homeschooling families with children of all ages, families who are discerning to homeschool their children, and young families are all welcome! Bring your own lunch for a social afterwards.
The 34th “We Are Remembered Ministry” Easter Mass
The 34th Annual Easter Mass sponsored by the Diocesan “We Are Remembered” Ministry will be celebrated by Reverend Joseph Kweder on Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Whitehall. “We minister and welcome all who mourn the death and passing of a loved one,” says the ministry. Monday, April 14, 2025 is the deadline to have the names of loved ones enrolled to ensure their inclusion in the Book of the Remembered and the enrollment list that will be printed afterward in the AD Times. We Are Remembered requests a $5 donation for each name enrolled to cover expenses. Every name submitted will be enrolled regardless of donation. “The work of the ministry is sustained by your generosity and prayerful support.” To register, send the letter attached here and checks to: We Are Remembered Ministry, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 618 Fullerton Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052.
Young Adult Iron Pigs Night
Join us for a night at the stadium to watch the Iron Pigs on April 10th at 6:45pm! We will be on the patio which includes buffet food, drinks, and new friends! The teams playing are Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs vs Syracuse Mets. $20pp max 60 people, $5 parking not included. Sign up here.
“Where is God Calling You?” Vocations Retreat
Everyone needs a vocations retreat! Join us for a day of prayer, contemplation, and community on April 12, 10am – 3pm, at St. Mary’s Church, Kutztown. Whichever vocation you’re discerning (priesthood, married life, consecrated life, or single life), we’re here to support you. This retreat will allow you to encounter speakers from all these callings and give you a space to listen to God’s voice in exploring your vocation. See flyer here. Register here.
Retreat to Fatima and Lourdes with Fr. John Frink
Take a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes from June 7-16, 2026 under the spiritual direction of Fr. John Frink. Click this link: https://www.206tours.com/cms/
Divorce Recovery Support Group
If you are suffering a divorce or separation, or perhaps grieving a past divorce, join us for prayers, donuts and encouraging conversation. BYOC – bring your own coffee. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, second floor of the parish office on the first Saturday of each month, 9:00 to 10:00am (after the 8:30am Mass). For information call 505 688-8663.
Better Together Widow and Widower Social Group
Better Together Widow and Widower Social Group, a community that allows widows and widowers to connect with others in the same circumstance, meets monthly at Assumption Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA. Some past meetings include a picnic in the summer, a sing-along/make your own sundaes, and an All Souls remembrance service. All are welcome to join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Jubilee Center. For more information, please contact Mary Williams at 610-867-7424 x 16.
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Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Diocesan Pilgrimage tradition to Mary’s House is typically held every four years. More information will be forthcoming for individuals, parishes, and schools. Contact Father Hoffa directly at his diocesan email ahoffa@allentowndiocese.org or call 610-921-2729, ext. 2205.