Saints Peter and Paul Parish, 260 N. 3rd St, Lehighton, announces the following schedule:

Mass

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 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and 45 minutes before Masses on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Schedule change

The Mass on Saturday, Oct. 15 will take place at 6:30 p.m. instead of 4 p.m., to accommodate the borough Halloween Parade.

Core belief

On Thursday evenings until Nov. 17, we are hosting a video and discussion series called “What We Believe,” which presents core Catholic teachings.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown is accepting appointments and walk-ins at the parish convent building every Thursday from 9 p.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.

Trunk or Treat

“Trunk or Treat” is on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in our parish cemetery, past the 6th Street entrance. Parishioners and friends are decorating their vehicles and offering games and goodies.

Our Halloween Fish Fry is on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Haddock, French fries, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, and dessert, all for $15. If possible, purchase tickets ahead of time by calling the rectory or purchasing them after Mass.