Join us for our upcoming special events!
Updated 1-9-2026
Surviving Divorce Program
Give yourself the gift of encouragement for the new year. Register for the Divorce Recovery class, a national program created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Whether you are newly separated/divorced or still experiencing painful issues years later this program can help. Participants receive expert Catholic guidance to work through practical and emotional troubles brought on by the family breakdown. Topics covered include custody, court hearings and finances as well as the emotional ups and downs of anger, regret, and unforgiveness. Past participants have said they appreciate the program’s deep insights of God’s personal love for us and desire to heal us. This program has been running twice and three times per year since January 2023. Participants have consistently given it high marks on the end-of-class surveys.
Start date is January 12, 2026, and end date is March 16, 2026. Meetings are Mondays, 6:15 – 7:15pm for ten weeks. Location is St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 618 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall 18052 in the large Meeting room on the second floor of the parish office. The cost is free. To register, contact Jane Zingelman: [email protected].
Berks and Lehigh County Chapter of "Joseph's People" For Employment Help
If you are underemployed or unemployed or know someone who is, let Joseph's People help! Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 6 pm. Our topic will be "Planning Your Job Search." We have helped thousands of people over the years and there is never a fee for our services. Email Paul Licata for more info at [email protected]. Learn more about the organization at www.josephspeople.org.
Evening of Prayer for Christian Unity
Join the Diocese of Allentown for an Evening of Prayer for Christian Unity on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena in Allentown. The evening will begin with Eucharistic Exposition and Confessions at 5:30 PM (offered in English and Spanish), followed by Vespers at 7:00 PM, including a brief reflection by Fr. Stephan Isaac and concluding with Benediction. All are welcome to come, pray, and rest in the presence of Christ as we ask the Father to make us one in His Church. Registration is not required. View the flyer here.
2026 National March for Life, Washington, D.C.
Please consider attending the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 23. To learn more about this annual initiative, visit https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/. A bus from St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Easton, departs at 7:30 a.m. You may attend 6:30 a.m. Mass before departure. Cost is $20 per rider. Please pay in advance to hold your seat. Checks should be made out to Sacred Heart Church and mailed to Andrew Azan 3rd, PO Box 3278, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Also include your name, email, and mobile number with the payment. Alternatively, consider the bus from St. Benedict’s in Mohnton, PA. Departing at 7:00am and returning 7:00pm. Call for information: 484-577-7816.
Fill Your Cup: Morning Retreat for Homeschooling & Young Mothers
On Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 8am-12pm at Sacred Heart Church, Bethlehem, the Office of Marriage & Family Life invites you to come and "Fill Your Cup" during a peaceful and uplifting morning designed especially for YOU, the woman who is always serving others. Allow yourself to be served - rest, reconnect, and be renewed in the presence of Christ and the company of women walking a similar journey. Enjoy a light breakfast, inspiring talk, small groups, and panel discussion. Mass & Confession will also be offered in the Church before the retreat starts. Register for FREE before January 19th at https://allentowndiocese.flocknote.com/signup/238296.
Webinar: “Reaching, Engaging, and Inspiring the Next Generation”
Join us for an online workshop to assist parishes connect with the younger generations on Tuesday, January 27that 7:00PM. Webinar is open to clergy and parishioners. Facilitated by Maggie Riggins, Executive Director of Evangelization and Formation and Zelenda Hodgskin, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Workshop will assist participants in:
- Reaching the Next Generation – Inviting those who have drifted away from their faith back into a relationship with the Church
- Engaging the Next Generation – Encouraging deeper participation in parish life
- Inspiring the Next Generation – Empowering young Catholics to embrace and respond to God’s call joyfully
Use this zoom link to join the workshop: https://zoom.us/j/93671793650. Questions – Contact Maggie: [email protected].
Retrouvaille Marriage Healing Retreat Weekend
Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley is a Catholic-based program to help marriages that are stressed or in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or distress. Retrouvaille can help your marriage too. No marriage is beyond hope. The next program will be held at The Family Life Center at the Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA on February 6-8, 2026. All calls are confidential. For more information call 215-766-3944 or visit the web site at www.MarriageHelpDelVal.org.
Married Couples Catholic Date Night
Married couples are invited to an evening of connection, conversation, and faith at the Catholic Couples Date Night, hosted by the Office of Marriage & Family Life of the Diocese of Allentown. The evening will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Clover Hill Winery, 9850 Newtown Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031. Couples will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine from a pre-selected menu, and a souvenir bottle in a relaxed winery setting, along with an engaging presentation by Dr. Ray Guarendi, Catholic psychologist, bestselling author, and nationally known speaker on marriage and family life. Advance registration is required. Register at www.allentowndiocese.org/date-night. See flyer here.
Disability Ministry Training Days
All persons—of any age and with any disability—have a home in the Church. The Diocese of Allentown will be hosting the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) to provide a free two-day disability ministry training on April 21 and April 22, 2026 at St. Joseph the Worker, 1879 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA 18069. Clergy, parish employees, diocesan staff, volunteers from any ministry, and the families of persons with disabilities are all welcomed and encouraged to register.
Day 1: Tuesday, April 21: Mental Health. Topics will include accompaniment, stigma, trauma-informed care, and suicide.
Day 2: Wednesday, April 22: Disability Ministry and Universal Design. Learn how removing barriers—including non-physical barriers—opens the doors of the Church to all. Topics will include parish assessment tools, adaptive catechesis, guidance around language, and other resources.
Both days begin with Mass at 8:30am and conclude by 5pm. Lunch will be provided. Register no later than April 17 for one or both days using the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQXFqXa4Sl1h0Qp_4lg_IR5lAEGFPGewhgyvpcfKGwThdGGQ/viewform.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts & Our Lady of Martyrs in Fultonville, New York
Reserve your spot today for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts & Our Lady of Martyrs in Fultonville, New York!
Join Bishop Schlert and Father Hoffa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026-Thursday, April 16, 2026, for a 2-day pilgrimage. Double occupancy $249/pp which includes hotel & tax, round trip motor coach transfers, breakfast at hotel, boxed lunch on both travel days, Mass at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy and Mass at Our Lady of Martyrs.
Space is limited! Call 570-342-5790 today to secure your spot or register at https://asktravelworld.wetravel.com/trips/divine-mercy-our-lady-of-martyrs-pilgrimage-travelworld-65157968#trip-overview. For questions about reservations, please visit asktravelworld.com or email [email protected]. View the flyer here.
Retreat to Fatima and Lourdes with Fr. John Frink
Take a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes from June 7-16, 2026 under the spiritual direction of Fr. John Frink. Click this link: https://www.206tours.com/cms/frfrink/ to view detailed itinerary, pricing information, and to book.
