The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered on the Lord’s Day at Saints Peter and Paul Parish by the Rev. Christopher M. Zelonis, assisted by Deacon Joseph C. Wilhelm Jr., throughout the year 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 church is located at 260 North Third St., Lehighton.

The Eucharist is exposed for personal prayer every Thursday from noon to p.m. A change from previous news: we are particularly in need of adorers between 5 and 7 p.m.

On Monday, March 11, the Diocese of Allentown will be holding an installment of its Lenten Retreat series at SSPP. Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Presentation at 7:30 p.m. by Kristin Osenbach on “The Eucharist as Promise,” and refreshments at 8 p.m. in our parish hall. Free of charge, but we encourage registration on the Diocesan website.

Counseling

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown is accepting appointments and walk-ins at the parish convent building every Monday, Wednesday, and 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, Community Support Supervisor, at 570-628-0466, 610-435-1541 or tmiller@allentowndiocese.org.

• The parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society hosts “Vincent’s Closet” by appointment in the 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.

• The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly RCIA) includes instruction in the Faith for those interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church. Father is opening the sessions to any parishioner interested in learning more about their faith. Wednesday evenings in the hall from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. No registration necessary.

Fundraisers

• Super Bowl Sweepstakes tickets are available after Masses or at the Rectory. Proceeds benefit the Backyard Bash.

• A Super Bowl Bingo is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 11 in our parish hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and Bingo kicks off at 1 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Winners of the Super Bowl Sweepstakes will be drawn at the event.

• Cooks With Collars IV started on Jan. 12. The Rev. Zelonis is teaming up with parishioner Carol Tynan to make Lentil Soup. Last year’s program sponsors donated $300,000 to parishes, while donations for popular votes go the priests’ parishes. Visit cookswithcollars.com to watch cooking videos with priests throughout the Diocese. Vote for your favorite(s) with a donation until Feb. 12.