BECC

Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, has announced the following events.

• Sunday: Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m., Dec 18, fourth Sunday in Advent. Worship service is in-person as well as streamed live at 10:45 a.m. Jr Church available for children up to 6th grade. Live broadcast can be accessed on Facebook by searching for, and liking @ BethanyECLehighton

• Monday: Ladies Bible Study, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday: Ladies Prayer Group, 10 a.m., Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Wednesday: Depressed? Grieving? Alone? Dec. 21, 4-8 p.m., Out of the Darkness Prayer and Worship Time of Reflection/Prayer/Music. Join us at BECC. Call 610-377-0724 for more information

• Christmas Eve candlelight service, Dec. 24, at 7p.m.

• Christmas Morning Worship, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.

Stay informed of upcoming events by following us www.facebook.com/BethanyECLehighton, www.bethanylehighton.com

Church office: 610-377-0724, email Pastor Tim Ream at pastortim@bethanylehighton.com.

SS. Peter and Paul

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered on the Lord’s Day at Saints Peter and Paul Parish by Father Christopher M. Zelonis, assisted by Deacon Joseph C. Wilhelm, Jr., on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Daily Masses are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. We welcome you, or welcome you back, to worship the Lord at our parish.

The Eucharist is exposed for personal prayer every Wednesday from noon to 9 p.m. We are particularly in need of adorers between 6-9 p.m.

Our Christmas Mass schedule is as follows: Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Until Christmas, the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m., and 30 minutes before Masses on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown is accepting appointments and walk-ins at the parish convent building every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Services include: individual, marriage, and family counseling; pregnancy and parenting support (counseling, material assistance such as diapers, wipes, baby items); and supportive services (case management, material assistance, emergency rental assistance, referrals). Contact Tom Miller at 610-653-9147 or tmiller@allentowndiocese.org.

Our parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society hosts “Vincent’s Closet” by appointment in our former convent building on 242 N. 3rd Street. The society offers clothing and toiletries for those in need, and seeks donations of the same. Call the Rectory for more information.

A Free Community Dinner will be held on Dec. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Baked Fish, Potatoes, Vegetable, and Dessert.

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