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. All are welcome to worship the Lord at our parish.

The Eucharist is exposed for personal prayer every Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. We particularly need adorers between 5 and 7 p.m.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m., and about 30 minutes before Masses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process of formation for disciples of Jesus in the Catholic Church. If you want to learn more about the Catholic Church and receive any of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation), contact the Rectory (610-377-3690 or sspp@ptd.net).

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 our former convent building on 242 N. Third St. The society offers clothing and toiletries for those in need and seeks donations of the same. For more information, call Esther at 570-657-6738.

The Knights of Columbus Damien Council 598 meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the parish hall at 7 p.m., followed by the Msgr. Agnello Angelini Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is on Oct. 1.

Between Sept. 19 and Dec. 16, the diocese is partnering with Miller-Keystone Blood Centers to address the severe shortage of blood. Call 1-800-B-A-DONOR or visit giveapint.org to schedule your donation in any of their stable or mobile locations. Be sure to mention the code that MKBC has assigned to Saints Peter and Paul Parish (E287).

“Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism” uncovers God’s consistent design for our worship of Him and His relationship with us. Consider the Jewish Tabernacle as the blueprint for Christ and the Catholic Faith, specifically our liturgical calendar, priesthood, purgatory, baptism and more. For information and registration, contact Mary (610-984-2023 / mcmarzen@gmail.com) or Bonnie (570-952-4217 / eagles1000@verizon.net).