Saints Peter and Paul Church, located at 260 N 3rd St, Lehighton, announces the schedule of events:

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., 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.

The Eucharist is exposed for personal prayer every Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. A change from previous news: we are particularly in need of adorers between 5 and 7 p.m.

Counseling

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown is accepting appointments and walk-ins at the parish convent building (242 N. 3rd Street) 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 at 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. 3rd Street. The society offers clothing and toiletries for those in need, and seeks donations of gift cards for local stores. Call the Rectory for more information.

Programs

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.

On Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. in the hall, Father offers public recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours and group Lectio Divina on the coming Sunday readings. Depending on interest, it may become a regular event.