January 23, 2014 - Diocese of Allentown

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“The Allentown Diocese in the Year of Our Lord”
THE
TIMES
VOL. 26, NO. 2
JANUARY 23, 2014
Bringing the church to the streets – in new video blogs
By TAMI QUIGLEY
Staff writer
What do Pope Francis, Robert Redford,
St. Ignatius, St. Peter and Bono have in
common? They will all be spotlighted in
the next series of video blogs posted by
Bishop John Barres, beginning Friday, Jan.
24, as part of the Diocese of Allentown’s
expanding presence in social media to promote the faith.
The themes are: “Catholicism and Contemporary Culture,” “Reflections on Movie
Themes,” “Teaching on Prayer” and “The
Teaching of Pope Francis.”
Also included will be an interview with
Rebecca Gonzalez, the teacher from Notre
Dame School, Bethlehem who rode across
the country last summer to raise money for
Catholic education. The interview will be
posted Jan. 31.
“I’m excited to start a new series on ‘The
Teaching of Pope Francis’ and to accent
and to synthesize some aspects of his message that are inspiring the church and the
world,” Bishop Barres said.
“We are also starting a ‘Catholicism and
Contemporary Culture’ series, which will
begin with some analysis of a recent interview between Fareed Zakaria and U2’s
Bono, in which they discuss the nature of
creativity in a very compelling way,” the
bishop said.
Bishop Barres said he very much enjoyed continuing the “Reflections on
Movie Themes” series with timely analysis, given the recent Golden Globe awards
and Oscar nominations, of the acting contributions of Sandra Bullock and George
Clooney in
“ G r a v i t y, ”
“Our goal with the
Emma Thompson and Tom
latest series is to
Hanks
in
work with our
“Saving Mr.
parishes and
Banks,”
schools that have
S o p h i e
Nelisse in
websites and
“The Book
Facebook pages
Thief” and
and use social
R o b e r t
media to boost the Redford in
“All is Lost.”
number of people
“Finally, we
who see these
continue the
series
on
blog posts.”
‘Teaching on
Prayer’ with
video blogs on St. Peter and St. Paul as
mentors and coaches for our daily prayer
www.allentowndiocese.org
Among those featured in the next series of Bishop Barres’ video blogs are, clockwise from top left: St. Ignatius of Loyola; Rebecca
Gonzalez, U2’s Bono, Robert Redford, Pope Francis, Tom Hanks, George Clooney and Sandra Bullock.
lives,” said Bishop Barres.
“I very much enjoy the process of finding a theme and in less than three minutes
trying to articulate with some creativity and
connection with the culture we live in a
focused message that can be helpful for a
wide variety of people in daily life.
“It’s one of the ways, in the words and
thought of Pope Francis, that we bring the
church to the ‘streets’ – in this case the
streets of social networking – and take the
‘Joy of the Gospel’ to the outskirts and to
the margins.
“We are learning a lot as we go along
and fine-tuning our approach with some
excellent social networking professionals.”
“Our goal with the latest series is to
work with our parishes and schools that
have websites and Facebook pages and
use social media to boost the number of
people who see these blog posts,” said
Matt Kerr, director of the diocesan Office
of Communications.
“This series is a very nice mix of popular culture themes, as well as prayer through
the words of SS. Peter and Paul and, as we
near the first anniversary of his election,
the teachings of Pope Francis,” Kerr said.
The bishop’s video blog, which
launched in September 2013, can be seen
on
the
diocesan
website,
www.allentowndiocese.org. The clips are
also on YouTube, with the new series being released one per week beginning Friday, Jan. 24.
Culture
The “Catholicism and Contemporary
Culture” blog will be “U2’s Bono on the
Nature of Creativity,” to be posted Jan. 24.
Bishop Barres recalled U2 lead singer
Bono discussed creativity in a Jan. 5 interview on CNN.
“Bono says that art is often a way of
filling a void, an existential emptiness. He
refers to that existential emptiness as a
‘God-shaped hole,’” the bishop said.
Movie themes
The two “Reflections on Movie
Themes” blogs will be “A Faith Perspective on Life’s Traumas: Sandra Bullock in
Gravity, Emma Thompson in Saving Mr.
Banks and Sophie Nelisse in The Book
Thief,” Feb. 7; and “Robert Redford’s All
Is Lost and St. Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual
Exercises,” Feb. 14.
“The opening farewell and emotional
last will and testament [in ‘All Is Lost’]
where Redford briefly takes stock of his
life – and the flashback sequence of survival efforts – bring to mind one of St.
Ignatius Loyola’s meditations in ‘The Spiritual Exercises,’” Bishop Barres said.
Please see BLOG page 5
‘Matthew 25’ motivates youth to help heal the ‘frozen’
By TARA CONNOLLY
Staff writer
Freezing temperatures and the
polar vortex served as a stark reminder of the plight of the homeless, leading youth from parishes
in the Northampton Deanery to asPlease see HEAL page 6
Youth from the Northampton Deanery assemble blessing bags at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help. (Photos by John Simitz)
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Seminarians gather to share in ‘the beauty of pastoral charity’
By TAMI QUIGLEY
Staff writer
“Seminarians, take it one year, one step
at a time. Follow the star of faith with a
deep, rich, interior life,” Bishop John Barres
told the young men gathered for the annual Seminarian Christmas Dinner Jan. 8 at
the Columbian Home, Allentown.
Seventeen men are currently seminarians studying to serve as priests in the
Diocese of Allentown, four of whom are
new this year.
Seminarians were gifted with a pen set
from Bishop Barres. They presented Bishop
Barres with a spiritual bouquet for Christmas prior to the dinner.
“We included a card with our prayerful
best wishes,” said Deacon Kevin
Lonergan, assigned to the Cathedral of St.
Catharine
of
Siena, Allentown.
“Things are
He added the
diocesan semireally clicking.
narians at St.
I feel like I’m
Charles Borromeo
where I’m
go to the chapel
and pray the rosupposed to be
sary for the intenpursuing God’s
tion of Bishop
will, and
Barres once a
there’s a lot of
week during the
school year after
peace in doing
having dinner towhat I think I’m
gether in the cafsupposed to be
eteria.
Msgr. David
doing.”
James, diocesan
director of vocations, welcomed those gathered. Msgr.
Gerald Gobitas, secretary of the diocesan
Secretariat for Clergy and diocesan chancellor, offered grace before dinner. Father
Adam Sedar, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel, Minersville, prayed the closing
prayer.
In his reflection, Bishop Barres spoke
Above, Bishop John Barres speaks with seminarians and clergy gathered for the
annual Seminarian Christmas Dinner Jan. 8 at the Columbian Home, Allentown.
(Photos by John Simitz)
Below, Deacon Kevin Lonergan, left, chats with, from left, Msgr. Edward Domin, Deacon Mark Searles and Deacon Daniel Kravatz. Stephan Isaac is at far left in background.
of the relationship between Joseph and the
Three Wise Men. “Joseph had radical trust
and faith, and lived in the present moment.
He intercedes for us to have a deep inte-
rior life as priests,” he said.
“The Wise Men – men of intellect – took
it one step at a time as they followed the
star of faith.
The Diocese of Allentown
dynamically promotes vocations to the priesthood and
religious life.
The diocese is reaching out to young people through social media such as Facebook and
YouTube.
We are tapping into the energy
and enthusiasm of our young priests
to find new ways to interest young
men and women in the priesthood and
religious life.
This year the diocese instituted
the “Quo Vadis” program, which attracted more than a dozen young men
to a weeklong summer program of
prayer and discernment.
For more information, visit the
diocesan website, www.allentowndiocese.org/the-diocese/vocations.
“I’m grateful to the Holy Spirit for assisting in the vocations process in the Diocese of Allentown.”
The bishop voiced gratitude for the
diocese’s pastors and priests, noting “the
beauty of their pastoral charity.”
“You will be entering the most incredible presbyterate in the Diocese of Allentown – our priests go the extra mile,” Bishop
Barres told seminarians. “I’m so grateful
for the beautiful pastoral virtues they
model.”
The bishop also thanked Msgr. James,
whom he deemed “a noble person and a
noble priest” for the way he shepherds
seminarians.
Bishop Barres said he’s excited about
“Quo Vadis” this year, a vocation program
that was held last summer for the first time
in the diocese at DeSales University, Center Valley. “You were the fishers – most
young men came because they were inPlease see SEMINARIANS page 4
Seminarians enjoy catching up, from left, Matthew Thompson, Stephan Isaac, David
Anthony and Jared Zambelli.
Above, enjoying the dinner are, clockwise
from left, Stephan Isaac, Zachary Wehr,
David Anthony, Msgr. Gerald Gobitas,
Brendon Laroche and Jared Zambelli.
Left, Bishop Barres gathers with seminarians and priests attending the festive
evening.
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vited by seminarians.”
“Quo Vadis – Where Are You Going”
was held July 28-Aug. 4, offering young
men a time for discernment, prayer and fellowship. It was “an incredible success,”
the bishop said.
“We’re called to lead parishes to the
school of prayer, evangelization and a deep
interior life,” Bishop Barres said. He noted
Msgr. Alfred Schlert, diocesan vicar general, and Father Andrew Gehringer, director of the diocesan Office of Hispanic Affairs, offered a presentation on the School
of Prayer at the priest convocation this
past fall.
Msgr. James said the concept of the
School of Prayer is that the pastor, who
should be a man of prayer himself, leads
his parishioners in developing themselves
and thus the parish community into a community in which prayer becomes the part
and parcel of their spiritual lives, opening
the individual to God in a one on one rela-
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tionship.
‘“Cor loquitor cor’ (‘heart speaking to
heart’) as St. John Henry Newman put it,”
Msgr. James said.
“This unleashes a great power within
the parish. The prayer serves as a spring
from which the spiritual energy flows that
enlivens the parish to become faithful disciples of Christ, workers with him in the
vineyard and a
source of their
charitable works
Seventeen men
and evangelical
are currently
outreach.”
seminarians
The School of
studying to
Prayer booklet is
serve as priests published by the
Institute
for
in the Diocese
Priestly Formaof Allentown,
tion (IPF) centered
at
four of whom
Creighton Uniare new this
versity, Omaha,
year.
Nebraska.
“Priests need
to be leaders of a deep, rich interior life,”
Bishop Barres said. “Invite people into
spiritual adoration and model a stirring,
Listening to Bishop Barres speak are, from left, Father James Ward, Daniel Lisella
and Msgr. David James.
beautiful approach to prayer.
“You’re being called to be in the school
‘I believe this to be my mission in life’
The four new seminarians studying for
the priesthood for the Diocese of Allentown are Jeremy Leidich, first college year,
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia; Edward Maldonado, second college
year, St. Charles Borromeo; Matthew Thompson, first pre-theology year, St. Charles
Borromeo; and Christopher Wittensoldner,
first theology year, Blessed John XXIII
National Seminary, Weston, Mass.
Jeremy Leidich
“So far, life in the seminary has been a
great learning experience,” said Leidich, 18,
son of Gary and Lisa Leidich. He has a
sister, Elizabeth, Leidich, 23, and is a parishioner of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus,
Hellertown. Leidich is a graduate of Saucon
Valley High School.
“First off, there is learning how to be a
seminarian, primarily learning the schedule and learning time management for this
kind of lifestyle. You also learn a lot about
yourself and areas where you can grow as
a person,” Leidich said.
“When I was little, I thought I would
like to be a priest. But by the time I entered
high school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher,
with the priesthood not even on my mind.”
But with the suggestions and guidance
of two influential priests – Msgr. Alfred
Schlert, diocesan vicar general in residence
at St. Theresa, and Father Jerome Tauber,
pastor – and his parish, Leidich began to
reconsider his decision to be a teacher.
“Eventually, through a series of twists
and turns, I made my way to the seminary
to continue to discern God’s will for me in
my life.”
Edward Maldonado
Edward Maldonado was born in
Bethlehem in 1988, the son of Marie Lisby.
He is the youngest of three children, and
has a brother, Jorge, and a sister, Alexandra.
He is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic
Matthew Thompson
“Many times this Christmas break I
have missed the seminary,” said Thompson, 32, a son of Gerry and Janice Thompson. He has one sister, Cindy, who lives in
Philadelphia and is married with three children. Thompson, whose home parish is St.
Ignatius Loyola, Sinking Spring, attended
Wyomissing High School and Alvernia
How it’s going for the seminarians
Seminarians sharing some thoughts
were David Anthony and Daniel Lisella.
“Things are generally going well,” said
Anthony, who is in his second theology
year at St. Charles Borromeo.
“Things are really clicking. I feel like
I’m where I’m supposed to be pursuing
God’s will, and there’s a lot of peace in
doing what I think I’m supposed to be doing.”
A parishioner of Notre Dame of
Bethlehem, Anthony is a son of Michael
and Susan Anthony and has an older
brother, Stephen, and two younger sisters,
Rachel and Leah. He is a graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem.
Anthony arrived back from a pilgrimage to Rome just in time for the dinner. He
had traveled with a group led by Father
Bernard Ezaki, assistant pastor of the cathedral, formerly assigned to Notre Dame;
and Father Frans Berkhout, a priest of the
Diocese of Allentown currently ministering at St. Jerome, Largo, Fla.
The Dec. 28-Jan. 5 pilgrimage marked
Anthony’s third trip to Rome. He had traveled there before with Father Ezaki, and
with the Franciscan University of
“I often feel a burning desire to bring
souls back to Christ, and it pains me to see
so many people led astray by our culture
of death. I want to show people that God
does exist, that he loves them, and has a
plan for them. I believe this to be my mission in life, and I plan on giving it my all,”
Thompson said
“I know that I can do nothing without
God; I pray that I do not forget my weakness, that he may be my strength.”
University, Reading.
“The seminary is my home now, and
even though I am with my family, I miss the
seminarians, the priests, the chapel and
yes even the cafeteria,” he said.
“Most first-year seminarians would
agree that the first semester is not an easy
transition. Juggling academics with all the
other obligations we have is stressful at
times. However, I know that the number of
obligations will increase if I am ordained a
priest, and that this is good practice.
“I really do love the seminary, and I also
love being a seminarian. I am overjoyed
that I can be a witness to serving God with
my entire life.”
Thompson said he is pursuing a vocation to the priesthood because he believes
it to be God’s will. “I had a conversion experience years ago, and at Mass one time I
felt the Lord calling me to serve him. God
has put in my heart the desire to love him
above all things and to help bring souls to
heaven.”
Christopher Wittensoldner
Wittensoldner, 51, is a son of Joseph
and Judith Wittensoldner and a parishioner of St. Ann, Emmaus. He has a brother,
Jeff, and four sisters – Michele, Lisa, Kim
and Mary. He is a graduate of Canton
South High School, Canton, Ohio and Case
Western Reserve University, Cleveland,
Ohio.
“On a St. Thomas More [Allentown]
parish retreat, several people spoke to me
independently and told me they felt I had a
calling for the priesthood. At the time I did
not consider this, but it planted the seed,”
Wittensoldner said.
“Weekdays before work I regularly attended the 7 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More.
One day after Mass and a prayer at the
pieta statue, I got an image of people in a
church waiting for the Mass to start but
without a priest. An intense feeling of sadness struck me.”
This occurred two more times before
Wittensoldner talked with his pastor, Msgr.
John Mraz at St. Ann.
“Msgr. Mraz became my spiritual director and eventually suggested I talk to the
vocation director, Msgr. James. After a year
of discernment I entered the seminary.”
Wittensoldner said he owes a “debt of
gratitude” to Msgr. James; Msgr. Mraz;
Msgr. John Murphy, pastor of St. Thomas
More; Father Dominic Thao Pham, assistant pastor of St. Ann; and Deacon Lash
of St. Thomas More. “Their guidance, example and joy helped motivate me to pursue a vocation.”
Steubenville, Ohio, where he studied for
two years before entering the seminary.
Anthony was thrilled to have attended
Papal Vespers with Pope Francis on his
most recent pilgrimage.
Lisella, in his fourth college year at St.
Charles Borromeo, is a son of Larry Lisella
and Debra Ann Golas, and a parishioner of
Immaculate Conception BVM, Jim Thorpe.
“Things are going very well. I can’t believe I’m in my fourth year and will graduate in May,” said Lisella, a graduate of
Marian High School, Tamaqua.
Lisella said there have been a lot of
changes – curriculum, academic and structural changes – at the seminary that at first
were difficult, but now he and his fellow
seminarians have adjusted well.
“I really like how much more my classmates and I have bonded this year,” Lisella
said. “It’s a big step going into my first
theology year next year.”
Lisella said he’s excited to be attending
the Institute of Priestly Formation (IPF) this
summer, a 10-week spirituality program in
Nebraska.
For more information about priestly or
religious vocations, contact Msgr. James,
610-437-0755
or
[email protected], or look for
the link on the diocesan website,
www.allentowndiocese.org.
Bishop Barres greets the diocese’s new seminarians, from left, Edward Maldonado,
Matthew Thompson and Jeremy Leidich. Not pictured is Christopher Wittensoldner.
High School.
“I went to Catholic schools my entire
life including DeSales University, Center
Valley for three years studying psychology,” Maldonado said. “After many years
of discerning and going through life much
like your typical young adult I simply finally decided to take the plunge, if you
will, and just go apply for the seminary. I
did so rather last minute and was accepted.
“I greatly enjoy the seminary and hope
that my continued discernment leads to a
fulfilling of God’s will for my life, whatever
he might have planned for me.”
of prayer.
“I’m so proud of all of you. Thank you.”
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The bishop recalled St. Ignatius asks
his audience to meditate on the scene of
their death bed and to reflect on what is
really important at that moment – God,
heaven, eternal life and our relationships
across eternity.
“The Lord called Peter from his fishing
nets and Peter responded immediately and
decisively,” said Bishop Barres.
He pointed out that yet perhaps what
comforts and encourages us most about
Peter are his weaknesses – he was moody,
impulsive, verbally imprudent, unreliable,
petty and cowardly.
“And yet Peter became the rock of the
church, a zealous and effective preacher
of the risen Christ, a courageous man who
was crucified upside down because of his
love for the Lord.”
Pope Francis
The four “The Teaching of Pope
Francis” blogs will be “Pope Francis’ The
Joy of the Gospel: Rediscovering Intimacy
with Christ and the Power
of the Gospel,” March 7;
The bishop’s video blog, which launched in
“Pope Francis’ The Joy of
September 2013, can be seen on the diocthe Gospel: The Mercy and
esan website, www.allentowndiocese.org.
Love of Jesus Expressed
The clips are also on YouTube, with the new
from the Heart of the Church
to the World,” March 14;
series being released one per week begin“Pope Francis’ The Light of
ning Friday, Jan. 24.
Faith: Faith as Fresh Vi-
Prayer
The two “Teaching on Prayer” blogs
will be “St. Paul: Mentor and Coach for
Our Daily Prayer Life,” Feb. 21; and “St.
Peter: Mentor and Coach of Our Daily
Prayer Life,” Feb. 28.
sion,” March 21; and “Pope Francis’ The
Light of Faith: The Star of Faith,” March
28.
Bishop Barres said in Pope Francis’ encyclical “The Light of Faith,” the pope uses
effectively the image of the Star of
Bethlehem. “An image of this seeking can
be seen in the Magi, who were led in
Bethlehem by the star (cf. Matthew 2:112),” said Bishop Barres.
“For them God’s light appeared as a journey to be undertaken, a star which led them
on a path of discovery. The star is a sign of
God’s patience with our eyes which need
to grow accustomed to his brightness. Religious man is a wayfarer; he must be ready
to let himself be led, to come out of himself
and to find the God of perpetual surprises.”
The basketball player who got the ball rolling
It was a young basketball player who
got the ball rolling concerning the
diocese’s involvement in social media –
Ian McCole, now a sophomore starting
point guard for Shenandoah Valley High
School.
Though now about 6 feet tall, five years
ago he was the fifth-grader who served
the Father Walter Ciszek Day Mass in fall
2009 and asked, “Bishop Barres, we hear
that you played basketball at Princeton …
would you give us a basketball clinic at
Cardinal Brennan?”
McCole was referring to the former Car-
dinal Brennan High
School, Ashland.
Bishop Barres
took the boy’s suggestion to heart, and
the popular video of
the CYO basketball
clinic the bishop
gave at the former
Cardinal Brennan
gym is still available
McCole
on the bishop’s page
of the diocesan
website. It’s received almost 8,700 views
since it debuted four years ago on
YouTube.
This year McCole served the 10 a.m.
Mass Bishop Barres celebrated Jan. 12 at
St. Casimir, Shenandoah. The bishop mentioned the whole story in his homily and
parishioners enjoyed hearing it.
McCole is the son of Frank and Gail
McCole. His brother Tyler, 14, is an eighthgrader at Shenandoah Valley High School,
and brother Chase, 5, is a kindergartener
at Trinity Academy at the Father Walter
Ciszek Center, Shenandoah.
“Ian was very impressed with Bishop
Barres for remembering him,” said Gail
McCole. “It really impacted him.”
She said when the bishop saw Ian he
couldn’t believe it was the same person he
met in 2009.
Gail McCole noted her husband Frank
was one of two people who began the CYO
basketball clinic at Cardinal Brennan and
was still involved until last year.
“It was very touching, it was an awesome Mass,” she said. “It’s important to
focus on the kids.”
Collection for Catholic Relief Services Jan. 25-26
The Diocese of Allentown will take up the annual Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Collection during
Masses the weekend of Jan. 25-26.
The collection funds six Catholic agencies that work to serve our suffering brothers and sisters around
the world. Through humanitarian aid, resettling displaced individuals and families, and advocating on
behalf of victims, it allows us to see every encounter with a suffering person as an opportunity to help Jesus
in disguise.
During drought seasons, the only water available in Ethiopia and other areas of East Africa runs deep
underground – often as deep as 1,000 feet. CRS worked with other aid partners to bring in rigs that can drill
down to these depths. Taking into account the nomadic nature of many people in this region, they made
wells along community migratory paths so they can continue to graze their herds and move them according
to their needs.
These water sources make a tremendous difference in the community. Livestock stay healthier and
produce more milk, which means that the people have more food and rely less on outside resources.
However, more work remains to be done. Many of the wells serve double the population they were made for,
and program managers fear that the communities will be unable to continue their pastoral work if more wells
are not added.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is a dedicated network of legal immigration programs
that promote the dignity and protect the rights of immigrants.
Religious Immigration Services (RIS), a department of CLINIC, assists Catholic religious workers with
visas. In 2013, they helped a priest from Kenya enter the United States on a religious worker visa, so that he
could serve as a chaplain for the Little Sisters of the Poor and St. Anne’s Home in San Francisco.
The home gives elderly people of limited financial means a place to live with dignity. Since its foundation
in 1901, the home has welcomed more than 20,000 elderly men and women of all faiths, nationalities and
backgrounds. Thanks to the CRS Collection, they now have a chaplain.
CLINIC and CRS are two of six worldwide Catholic relief agencies funded by the CRS Collection. These
agencies work to provide food, water, disaster relief and other vital assistance to Jesus in the disguise of
suffering people each day.
Please be generous in the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your support truly makes a difference.
For more information on the collection and the organizations it supports, visit www.usccb.org (search
“Catholic Relief Services Collection”).
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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
JANUARY 23, 2014
Heal
semble supplies for men, women and children seeking shelter.
An estimated 60 middle and high school
students participated in “Matthew 25” Jan.
12 by creating approximately 200 blessing
bags at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
(OLPH), Bethlehem.
The night of service and prayer reflected Matthew 25:40 “‘Amen, I say to
you, whatever you did for one of these
least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Joey Moser, youth minister at OLPH,
organized the evening at which students
filled bags with
supplies such
as
tooth“These bags will
brushes, crackgo to the homeers,
water,
less as a blesscombs
and
prayer cards.
ing from each of
The bags were
you. The supto be delivered
plies are stuff
to Allentown
you probably
Rescue Mission; Safe Hardon’t even think
bor, Easton; and
about but are
Mary’s Shelter,
precious items
Reading.
“These bags
to others in
will
go to the
need.”
homeless as a
blessing from
each of you. The supplies are stuff you
probably don’t even think about but are
precious items to others in need,” she said.
“There are 907 people and families in
the Lehigh Valley who are homeless. And
there are about 1.7 million kids under the
age of 18 who are homeless in the nation.
Homelessness is not just about people in
the streets. Some of these people are prob-
Left, Deacon Mark Searles helps gather supplies for local shelters and food banks
during “Matthew 25.” (Photos by John Simitz)
Above, youth ministers and workers play musical instruments at the closing Mass
during the night of service and prayer for the less fortunate.
ably in your schools,” said Moser.
Olivia and Vivian Simone, students at
Notre Dame High School, Easton, decided
to take part in the project as a retreat option.
“We wanted to be part of a retreat that
helps the community and lets us be involved,” said Olivia.
Stunned by the local and national numbers of people without shelter, Vivian said
Students place toothbrushes and other items in the blessing bags.
the
project
helped her learn
An estimated 60
more about the
middle and high
importance of
school students
reaching out to
others.
participated in
“I didn’t re“Matthew 25”
alize there was
Jan. 12 by
so
much
creating approxihomelessness.
It is shocking
mately 200
and I know we
blessing bags at
can help more,”
Our Lady of
she said.
The night of
Perpetual Help,
service and
Bethlehem.
prayer concluded with
Mass in honor of the Feast of the Baptism
of the Lord.
Deacon Mark Searles, transitional deacon assigned St. Patrick, Pottsville, delivered the homily and related the service
project to the great act of love depicted in
the Disney movie “Frozen.”
“It offers a great lesson about true love,
true love which can thaw even the deepest freeze. In the great and dramatic finale
of the movie, an act of true love is shown.
This act struck me as a powerful witness
of the true love that we are all called to
share, which is not simply a romantic love
and a happily ever after,” he said.
“Rather it points us to the many possi-
bilities in our own lives for giving and receiving true love far above and beyond
finding a Prince Charming or a date for the
next big event at school.
“This great love takes sacrifice, and
perhaps many of you here tonight will be
called to share that great and sacrificial love
with a spouse someday in the holy sacrament of marriage.”
He also told the students that regardless of what their future holds, their current vocation is to share a true and authentic love.
“We have shown love in our care and
concern in the service that we do for others in our communities, both in and outside of our parish youth activities, especially when we reach out to those who
might have really been frozen this week
with inadequate shelter, clothing or food,”
said Deacon Searles.
In addition, he reminded students that
they can show love in friendships or with
classmates by spending time with a friend
who is hurting from some loss or difficulty
in their lives.
“Love can help to heal and thaw any
broken or frozen heart. We hopefully share
this with our family and loved ones who
first taught us how to love. And, again tonight, we are here to praise and thank God,
our Father, who sent to the world our one
and greatest true love, Jesus Christ,” said
Deacon Searles.
Bags filled with necessities are readied to be transported to help the homeless in the
Lehigh Valley.
JANUARY 23, 2014
THE A.D. TIMES
Diocesan youth invited to ‘rally’ for their faith in March
By TAMI QUIGLEY
Staff writer
“I plan to explore this generation of
youngsters, what we can ascertain about
their spirituality, their relationship to the
church and how we can meet them to keep
them Catholic,” said Sister Carol Cimino,
one of three speakers who will be featured
at “Rise Up,” the Diocese of Allentown
Youth Rally Saturday,
March 29 at Allentown Central Catholic High School
(ACCHS).
The diocesan
Office of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM) is
Sister
sponsoring the event
Carol Cimino
that will run 11 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Other speakers will be Father Joseph
Espaillat and Scott Anthony.
The rally is open to all sixth- through
12th-graders.
Youth will be divided into two separate
tracks based on grade (6-8 and 9-12) for
the keynote speakers and breakout sessions, but all will gather together for a concert and closing Mass with Bishop John
Barres.
Music will be provided throughout the
day by the Sean Patrick Malloy Band.
The diocesan Office of Marriage and
Family Life will offer a parent track from 2
to 4 p.m. This track will address the challenges of parenting and practical ways for
parents and guardians to instill the Catholic faith into the lives of their children. After the session,
parents are invited
“I’ll take a look
to attend the closat family
ing Mass with
relationships,
Bishop Barres.
Sister Carol is
the role of
a Sister of St. Joparents and
seph of Rochester.
teachers, and
She is superintenhow teens fit in dent of schools for
the Diocese of
the world of
Buffalo, N.Y., oversocial media.”
seeing 60 elementary and high
schools in an eight-county area of western New York state.
“I’ll take a look
The diocesan
at family relationOffice of Youth
ships, the role of
parents and teachand Young
ers, and how teens
Adult Ministry
fit in the world of
(OYYAM) is
social media,” Sissponsoring the
ter Carol said.
Sister Carol
event that runs
has served in a
11 a.m. to 6
variety of posip.m.
tions in Catholic
education, as
teacher, principal, development director
and consultant.
She was the executive director of the
Catholic School Administrators’ Association of New York State 1987-2003.
She was a national religion consultant
for the William H. Sadlier publishing company 2002-13, traveling to all 50 U.S. states
to conduct workshops, keynotes and
consultancies.
In addition, she has served as an adjunct consultant with Catholic School Management Inc. and associate professor in
the Catholic School Leadership program
at Manhattan College, N.Y.
Sister Carol continues to be available,
on a limited basis, for talks and workshops,
and welcomes invitations to speak or do
in-services for principals, DREs, teachers,
catechists, parents and boards.
Registration materials are available at
www.allentowndiocese.org/YouthRally2014.
Follow the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry on its Facebook pages:
“Diocese of Allentown Youth Ministry” and “Diocese of Allentown Young Adult Ministry.”
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JANUARY 23, 2014
Diocesan teens ‘Signed, Sealed and Delivered’ at NCYC
By TARA CONNOLLY
Staff writer
Teenagers, staff and chaperones from
the Diocese of Allentown embarked on a
three-day experience Nov. 21-23 to stir
community spirit, empower their faith and
engage in prayer.
The experience left them “Signed, Seal
and Delivered” at the National Catholic
Youth Conference (NCYC), where an estimated 24,000 Catholic youth and their chaperones
gathered
NCYC, which is held
at Indiaevery two years and
napolis
organized by the
Lucas Oil
Stadium,
National Federation
Ind.
for Catholic Youth
NCYC,
Ministry (NFCYM),
which is
held every
unites teens for
two years
conferences, musiand orgacal performances,
nized by
the Naprayer, workshops,
tional Fedliturgy, and opportueration for
nities to participate
Catholic
in the Sacrament of
Yo u t h
Ministry
Penance and Mass.
(NFCYM),
unites
teens for conferences, musical performances, prayer, workshops, liturgy, and
opportunities to participate in the Sacrament of Penance and Mass.
Alexandra Salabsky, parishioner of Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem, made
the overnight bus trip with friends, and
expanded friendships and her faith at
NCYC.
“The conference taught me things. It
helped me to open up in ways I wouldn’t. I
met new people. I love the conferences and
the people that were part of it. It was so
fun and faithful in Christ’s name. I grew in
my faith a lot,” said Salabsky.
Father Eric Arnout, assistant pastor of
A view of the evening session at National Catholic Youth Conference.
Above, Joey Moser, left, and Father Arnout
enjoy NCYC.
Left, diocesan staff and teens participating in NCYC are, from left: front, John
Capella; Joey Moser, OLPH youth minister; Susan Matour, coordinator of the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry; Carol Salabsky; and Father Eric
Arnout; back, Alexandra Salabsky;
Kathleen Capella; Shannon McGorry;
Becca Reisen; Caitlin McGorry; Justin
Born; Robert Anderson; Mike Murphy;
Jaimes Bourges; Giovanni De Spirito; and
Jimmy Capella.
OLPH; Susan Matour, coordinator of the
diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult
Ministry; and Joey Moser, youth minister
at OLPH; served as chaperones for 16 teenagers from the Allentown Diocese and 25
Teens and chaperones from the Diocese of Allentown and Archdiocese of Philadelphia on board the bus to Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium, Ind.
Next ‘Witness’ confirmation rally Feb. 15
The diocesan Office of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM) is offering the last of three “Witness” confirmation rallies this school year for junior high
school youth.
It will be Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 5
p.m. at Allentown Central Catholic High
School (ACCHS).
The retreat experience for those prepar-
ing for confirmation will include prayer,
Mass, dynamic talks and music.
Bishop of Allentown John Barres will
celebrate a vigil Mass at 4 p.m. Families
and sponsors are invited.
Cost is $5 per student. Registration
materials are available at http://
w w w. a l l e n t o w n d i o c e s e . o rg /
index.php?cID=1299.
from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
“The environment and participation of
young people from across the United States
at this event is very edifying to me as a
priest,” said Father Arnout.
The conference offered keynote addresses, workshop sessions addressing a
wide variety of topics, worship, service,
and special activities such as concerts,
exhibits and an interactive thematic park.
In addition, this year’s conference
achieved its goal of assembling 100,000
meals to help people suffering from food
shortages and famine in West Africa.
Catholic Relief Services, Stop Hunger Now
and Helping Hands partnered with NCYC
to assist in bringing relief to the hungry
and impoverished.
“Jesus Christ is the reason for this gathering, and those present, as members of
Christ’s church, are affirmed and held up
as important to the work of our savior here
and now and in the future. These young
men and woman can and will continue to
bring Christ to a longing world,” said Father Arnout.
“It was refreshing and encouraging to
see the ‘young church’ so on fire for Jesus.
The prayer experience was very enriching,
and the speakers focused on what it means
to be signed in the waters of baptism,
sealed with the Holy Spirit and delivered
by Christ’s death and resurrection,” said
Matour.
After arriving at the venue, the group
attended Region 3 liturgy, along with an
estimated 800 teenagers and staff. Mass
was celebrated by Bishop Mark Bartchak
of Altoona-Johnstown and Father Arnout.
A large expo throughout the event included vendors, religious communities,
musicians, Catholic organizations and
Catholic publishers.
Teens also
performed
“These young men
service opportunities,
and woman can
such as decoand will continue
rating backto bring Christ to a
packs and
tennis shoes
longing world.”
for children
in Haiti, making super hero capes for Peyton Manning
Children’s Hospital, fleece blankets for
babies, wreaths for local nursing homes,
and donating hair to Locks of Love for children with hair loss due to medical conditions.
Teenagers ended the conference with
an opportunity to meet and receive a postcard from a total of 35 U.S. bishops, including Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Ky. and Bishop Ronald Gainer of
Lexington, Ky. – both natives and former
priests of the Allentown Diocese.
According to Matour, the closing liturgy was the highlight of the three days
and included approximately 400 bishops,
priests and deacons.
The 2015 NCYC is also scheduled to be
held in Indianapolis.
DIOCESE
JANUARY 23, 2014
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families
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VINCENT J SIMINITUS
ELIZABETH R SMITH
ROSE J SMOLNIK
GUSTAV W SOBOTTKA
DAVID G SPAETH
AMELIA J SPANIER
MARGARET L SPANIER-CARMELLLAVALLEE
LESLIE W SPENCER
ROBERT L SPONAGLE
MILDRED I SQUILLACE
MICHAEL K STANKO
M DORIS STELMACH
FAMIE J STOFKO
ANNA S STOUDT
PATRICIA F SUGLIA
VINCENT A SUGLIA
MARY B SULLIVAN
ESTHER A TESSIER
RICHARD A THIBAULT
JOSEPHINE M TRAVALIN
CHARLOTTE K TRUMP
MICHELINA TUCCI
CHARLES TULLEY JR
LUTHER D TURNER
ROBERT W TURNER
SALVATORE TURRISI
MARGARET TYSON
GRAZIA UGLIUZZA
DONNA L URBAN
JACOB VALERIANO
KAREN C VALERIANO
MARY VANPELT
ELIZABETH M VARDJAN
ROBERT C VOGEL
LUU VAN VU
LOUISE H WAGNER
ELIZABETH M WARD
BERNICE L WEAND
MARILYN A WEISS
FLORENCE J WEITZEL
JAMES A WENGER
DOROTHY M WENTZEL
ELIZABETH J WENTZEL
JOHN WEST
LORA L WEYANDT
EUGENE A WIERZBICKI
THADDEUS A WIERZBICKI
MARYLOU M WILLIS
EDWARD F WISNIEWSKI
MARGUERITE E YAKLICH
EUGENIA YODER
KATHRYN C YODER
WILLIAM YONKOVITCH
DANIEL ZAVALA
MARY ZIEMBA
JOHN W ZITRICK JR
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JANUARY 23, 2014
DIOCESE
‘Great champion of Catholic education’ retires from diocese
By TAMI QUIGLEY
Staff writer
“A great champion of Catholic education and for the Diocese of Allentown is
retiring,” James Friend said of Barbara Ann
Shotwell, senior director of the diocesan
Secretariat for Stewardship and Development, who was honored at a retirement reception Dec. 19 at St. Thomas More, Allentown.
Shotwell concluded her work with the
diocese Dec. 31.
Friend, secretary of the diocesan Secretariat for Stewardship and Development,
said Shotwell has served the diocese with
distinction over the past seven years.
“Not many people have been in their
ideal position that speaks of the values
important
to them and
Through her career
has a huge
with the diocese,
impact on
Shotwell’s expertise
so many,”
Shotwell
also reached the
said. “I’m
state level in her
blessed to
work with the Pennhave helped
build up the
sylvania Catholic
kingdom of
Conference and the
God in the
School Choice
diocese.
“ I
initiative.
have the
best boss, and this team is so supportive,
not just in work, but personally. We’re like
family.”
Shotwell thanked “principals and pastors who have been open to new ideas and
are so committed to their parishes and
schools.”
“It’s a bittersweet day,” she said.
“Barbara Ann was my supervisor and a
seasoned mentor. I learned a lot from her
Barbara Ann Shotwell, fifth from left, gathers with staff of the Secretariat for Stewardship and Development at the reception, from left: Sister Janice Marie Johnson, a
Sister of Mercy and Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) ambassador; Michele Mullikin,
director of stewardship and annual giving; Lucia DeMarco, donor relations manager
and administrative assistant for BAA and stewardship program; James Friend, secretary of the Secretariat for Stewardship and Development; Carol Mayernik, database
administrator; Erica Gates, director of Catholic school marketing and enrollment manager; and Judith Stewart, assistant to the secretary and special events coordinator.
(Photos by John Simitz)
and will miss working with her,” said Sister
Janice Marie Johnson, a Sister of Mercy
and Bishop’s Annual Appeal ambassador.
Father John Gibbons, pastor of St. Margaret, Reading, expressed thanks on behalf of himself and St. Margaret School
Principal Sister Marian Michele Smith, a
Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary.
“We’re very grateful for the way Barbara Ann has helped St. Margaret School
with the Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship
Foundation (EPSF) scholarships,” Father
Gibbons said.
“She’s come through for us a number
of times in difficult situations.”
Debbie Stevenson played basketball
with Shotwell when they were high school
students at the former St. Francis Academy, now St. Francis Center for Renewal,
Janis Geist named
scholarship administrator
James Friend announced that on Shotwell’s retirement,
Janis Geist was named diocesan Catholic school scholarship
administrator.
“I am excited and thrilled to be able to work with our many
donors and school principals in support of the EPSF for Catholic education in the Diocese of Allentown,” said Geist.
“It is so rewarding to be able to assist deserving students,
who are the ultimate beneficiaries of our donors’ generous
contributions.”
Geist was formerly advancement assistant since 2011.
“Janis helped manage the application process for EPSF
and assisted with various school marketing projects,” Friend Geist
said.
Friend said Geist brings 22 years of management experience as the former executive director of the Neighborhood Housing Services of the
Lehigh Valley, Inc., and more recently the former vice president of housing programs for the Alliance Building Communities, Allentown.
“I am very pleased that Janis has accepted a leadership role in our diocese and
I know that many families will benefit from her passion for Catholic education and
her experiences both within and outside the Diocese of Allentown,” Friend said.
Monocacy Manor, Bethlehem.
After years of not seeing one another,
the two reconnected through their work
on the gala committee, raising funds for
the center, and Stevenson was glad to be
on hand for
Shotwell’s re“I’m blessed to
tirement recephave helped
tion.
Friend said
build up the
as senior direckingdom of God
tor, Shotwell has
in the diocese.”
mentored many
diocesan and
school staff, enhancing programs and schools with her
care and expertise. In 2007 Shotwell initiated the Diocesan Legacy Society to pro-
mote planned giving, which today has
grown to more than 400 members
diocesanwide.
Through her career with the diocese,
Shotwell’s expertise also reached the state
level in her work with the Pennsylvania
Catholic Conference and the school choice
initiative. Shotwell not only lobbied to restore and grow the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) in difficult
financial years, but also provided leadership for new school choice legislation that
evolved into the Opportunity Scholarship
Tax Credit Program.
“Today the EPSF has reached $2.5 million, thanks in large part to Barbara Ann’s
leadership,” Friend said.
Shotwell’s involvement in her profession and in the community goes well beyond the diocese. As president of the board
of directors for the Lehigh Chapter of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals
(AFP), Shotwell made a difference by promoting the high standards and integrity of
the fundraising profession.
Two years ago Shotwell distinguished
herself by earning her certified fundraising
executive (CFRE) license.
“On a personal note, I will miss Barbara
Ann’s ‘can do’ spirit, which has been instrumental to effect positive change in the
diocese over the years,” Friend said.
“The way Barbara Ann lives her Catholic faith both personally and professionally is a role model for each of us. We will
keep Barbara Ann, her husband Bob and
their family in our prayers in the coming
months and years.”
Those attending the reception included
employees from various areas of the diocese, clergy, and members of the business
community who are strong supporters of
Catholic education.
Above left, sharing a smile at the reception are development directors, from left,
Jacqueline Jones of Allentown Central Catholic High School; Cheryl Muller-Fenton of
Notre Dame High School, Easton; and Jennifer Daubert of Nativity BVM High School,
Pottsville.
Above, Robert Buck, vice chairman of EPSF, greets Barbara Ann Shotwell at the reception.
Below, Barbara Ann Shotwell, right, is all smiles with her daughter Julie Mixtocki and
grandson Marx, age 2.
JANUARY 23, 2014
DIOCESE
THE A.D. TIMES
Children’s book penned in 1960s joyfully debuts at parish bazaar
By TAMI QUIGLEY
Staff writer
A children’s book first penned in 1967
made its debut in December at the 2013
Christmas Bazaar at St. Mary, Hamburg, 46
years after Shirley Santilli imagined the
charming story “The Trouble in Treeville.”
Santilli, who has lived in
Shoemakersville with husband John for 58
years, wrote the book, and her daughter,
Lorrie Santilli Wolfinger, illustrated it.
The project truly became a family affair
for Santilli and her kin, parishioners of St.
Mary.
Santilli enjoyed telling stories to children and creating fun adventures for them
to follow in their minds. A library aide in
the local elementary school, she would frequently
read
“Trouble
in
“We are a
Treeville” to the
children.
happy bunch
“After several
who celebrates
unsuccessful atall successes
tempts at pursuing publication,
small or large.”
she tucked the
manuscript away
in a file folder. In 2011 she decided to try
again to publish her story. Aperature Press
has been a wonderful part of turning a
dream into reality,” Wolfinger said.
The press release describes the story:
“Somewhere in the peaceful town of
Treeville, among the pines and maples and
the apple trees and oaks, someone is stirring up trouble. Mrs. Hummingbird returns
home from lunch to find that someone has
been in her nest! The sparrows from the
East Side were too busy to notice, and Mrs.
Wren had only seen a mouse. When Mrs.
Woodpecker from Apple Valley suspects
the culprit, the police begin to question
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Shirley Santilli, left, shares a smile with husband John and daughter Lorrie Santilli
Wolfinger at the “Trouble in Treeville” debut at the 2013 Christmas Bazaar at St. Mary,
Hamburg. Shirley Santilli holds notecards depicting some of her daughter’s book
illustrations. (Photo courtesy Shirley Santilli)
the neighbors.”
“Our family has always been very close
and supportive in all aspects of our lives.
The first two generations of our family live
together on the same street, with connecting properties. Anytime anyone needs
help, or is involved in some type of adventure, we can easily be there to help and
support each other,” Wolfinger said.
“We are a happy bunch who celebrates
all successes small or large.
“The adventure to accompany ‘Trouble
in Treeville’ has reinforced just how
close our family is. Everyone has been
a part of the successful publication of
this very special book.”
She explained as they began to create the book, there were many discussions about pictures to accompany the
story. Sitting around the dinner table,
the entire family would talk about ways
they could share the story with other children. Santilli’s daughters have each shared
their talents to create, organize, manage
and promote the book.
“We have two generations of teachers
who have shared and created activities for
‘The Teacher’s Companion’ to be used in
classrooms ranging from preschool to the
intermediate grades,” Wolfinger said. The
fourth generation has helped by trying out
the activities.
“We have been pleasantly surprised
with the number of books that have been
sold in a short period of time … even if we
had only sold a few copies of the book, we
would all look at this adventure as special
and a great success because, Gramma’s
book is real. We have a sign hanging at an
adjoining part of our properties that says,
‘we may not have it all together, but together we have it all.’” Wolfinger said.
“We’re enjoying the fact that the book
has become a reality,” said John Santilli.
“It’s exceeded our expectations in so many
ways.”
He noted almost 400 books have been
sold so far that the family has sold personally, not counting sales from other outlets.
The family is waiting for more hardcover
versions to arrive for sale.
Mother and daughter were asked to
autograph copies at the bazaar.
The book is available at Amazon,
Aperature Press, Barnes and Noble,
Ingram Book Distributors and at
[email protected].
The book is available at Amazon,
Aperature Press, Barnes and Noble,
Ingram Book Distributors and at
[email protected].
Highlights on the diocesan website
www.allentowndiocese.org
Bishop’s Video Blog entry posted each Friday – Jan. 24, “U2’s
Bono on the Nature of Creativity”; Jan. 31, “Rebecca Gonzalez
Interview”; Feb. 7, “A Faith Perspective on Life’s Traumas: Sandra
Bullock in Gravity, Emma Thompson in Saving Mr. Banks and
Sophie Nelisse in The Book Thief”; Feb. 14, “Robert Redford’s
All Is Lost and St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercices” –
homepage.
Youth Rally 2014 – www.allentowndiocese.org/youthrally2014.
New City Lights page – http://www.allentowndiocese.org/
citylights.
Parish bus trip information for the March for Life –
www.allentowndiocese.org/marchforlife.
Father
Ciszek
page/documentary
video
–
www.allentowndiocese.org/father-ciszek.
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2013 Bishop’s Annual Appeal video – homepage.
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Calendar
Friday, Jan. 24
Tax Preparation Assistance, for senior citizens and those
with lower incomes, by accounting students, DeSales University, Center Valley, by appointment through Friday, April 4, 610282-1100, ext. 1868.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Annual Catholic Relief Services Collection, parishes of the
Diocese of Allentown, through Sunday.
“Be Cool for Our School Polar Plunge,” St. Joseph Regional
Academy, Jim Thorpe, at Mauch Chunk Lake, registration 9:30
a.m., first plunge 11 a.m., $35, www.sjracademy.org, 570-3254052, 570-325-3186, Facebook, “SJRA Polar Plunge.”
Spaghetti Dinner, parish hall, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall,
seatings at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m., advance tickets adults $8, children 5-12 $6, children under 5 free, tickets at door $9 and $7
respectively, 610-264-0143.
“Music Through the Decades,” Knights of Columbus and
Women’s Alliance dinner-dance, parish activity center, Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown, 6-11 p.m., doors open
5 p.m., $35 per person, BYOB, reservations 646-732-2595,
610-398-9629, [email protected], deadline Sunday,
Jan. 12; snow date Saturday, Feb. 1.
“City Lights,” for Catholic young adults ages 21-35, music by
Billy Bauer Band, ArtsQuest, Steel Stacks, Bethlehem, 8 p.m.,midnight, $10, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry,
www.allentowndiocese.org/citylights, 610-289-8900, ext. 228.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Bar-B-Q for Super Bowl Party, order deadline, St. Nicholas,
Walnutport, pickup Saturday, Feb. 1 4-6 p.m., 610-657-1363,
www.st.nicholaswalnutport.parishesonline.com.
“Run with the Saints,” 5K run and competitive walk to benefit
pediatric cancer research, St. Anne School, Bethlehem, 2 p.m.,
register www.stannebethlehem.org.
Monday, Jan. 27
“Kids Konnected,” support group for children with a parent
being treated for cancer, St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, 7
p.m., fourth Mondays, 610-378-2602 or www.kidskonnected.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Forks of the Delaware Serra Club, St. Francis Retreat House,
Easton, adoration 6:15 p.m., rosary 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m.
(reservations 443-766-0633), speaker Bernie Spirk 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Catholic Pizza Sale Order Deadline, St. Stephen of Hungary,
Allentown, pickup Saturday, Feb. 1, 2-7 p.m., $12, order
www.catholicpizza.com, 484-272-2007.
Saturday, Feb. 1
“The Sacraments,” faith enrichment class offered by diocesan Institute for Catechesis and Formation, Berks Catholic High
School, Reading and Marian High School, Tamaqua, 9-11 a.m.,
$30, information and registration www.allentowndiocese.org/
icf, 610-289-8900, ext. 221, Tuesdays through Feb. 22, also
begins Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Catholic High School.
Super Bowl Bake Sale, CYO, St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown,
before and after Masses all weekend.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Breakfast Buffet, social hall, St. John the Baptist, Allentown,
adults $8, children $3, 8-11 a.m., 610-432-3505.
Monday, Feb. 3
Information Social, library, Marian High School, Tamaqua, 6:307:30 p.m., 570-467-0641.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
“The Sacraments,” faith enrichment class offered by diocesan Institute for Catechesis and Formation, Bethlehem Catholic High School, 7-9 p.m., $30, information and registration
www.allentowndiocese.org/icf, 610-289-8900, ext. 221, Tuesdays through Feb. 25, also begins Saturday, Feb. 1, 9-11 a.m. at
Berks Catholic High School, Reading and Marian High School,
Tamaqua.
“Managing Diabetes, class, St. Joseph Regional Health Network at Broadcasting, 1-3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Feb. 25,
registration required 610-378-2100, more information 610-2084626.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Oldies Dance, Sacred Heart, Allentown, at St. Aloysius Young
Men’s Club Hall, 414 Gordon St, Allentown, $15, doors open
7:30 p.m., adults only, 610-434-5171.
Monday, Feb. 10
Friendly Fifties, St. John the Baptist Byzantine, Northampton,
1 p.m., entertainment by Ultimate Sound, inclement weather date
Feb. 17.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Witness Confirmation Rally, diocesan Office of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry, Allentown Central Catholic High School,
12:30-5 p.m., $5, 610-289-8900, ext. 221, [email protected].
New topics on Bishop
Barre’s video blog
Blogs of several new themes will be
posted beginning Friday, Jan. 24 on the
Bishop’s Video Blog.
Entries are posted each Friday on the
homepage of the diocesan website,
www.allentowndiocese.org.
JANUARY 23, 2014
DIOCESE
Sweetheart Dance, social hall, St. John the Baptist, Allentown, 7-10 p.m., $5, , tickets 610-432-0034, 610-432-3505.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Meeting of Aspirancy Program, diocesan St. Andrew Committee, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Winter Cabin Fever Event, benefit Mary’s Shelter, Reading,
Berks County Parrot Head Club, Crowne Plaza, Reading, $20,
doors open 6 p.m., band plays 7 p.m., tickets
www.berkscountyphc.org, 610-603-8010.
Monday, Feb. 24
Orientation Video for “LightWeigh One King,” 12-week spiritual growth weight loss program, parish center rooms 3 and 4,
St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield, 6:30 p.m., program begins Monday, March 3, www.lightweigh.com, 610-392-2957.
Retreats
First Tuesdays
“Simply Prayer,” mornings of prayer, reflection and sharing,
St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, 9:30 a.m.-noon,
free will offering, 610-867-8890, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org.
First Fridays
Retreat Day, St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
$25, register by previous Monday, 610-258-3053, ext. 10,
[email protected], www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.
Monday, Jan. 27
“Why Do Volunteer Work?” mini-retreat, St. Francis Retreat
House, Easton, 6-9 p.m., per person $20, per couple $30, 610258-3053, ext. 10, [email protected], www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.
Friday, Feb. 7 – Sunday, Feb. 9
Retrouvaille Marriage Program, help for struggling marriages,
Family Life Center, Malvern, www.helpourmarriage.com, 800470-2230, 215-766-3944.
Socials
Saturday, Feb. 1
“Baskets and Bingo,” Longaberger, Vera Bradley and Coach
prizes, St. Theresa School, Hellertown, 7 p.m., doors open 6
p.m.,
$20,
sponsor
or
tickets
610-861-7399,
[email protected], snow date Feb. 8.
Sundays, Feb. 9, 23, March 9, 23, April 6, 13, May 4, 18
Bingo, Knights of Columbus Cardinal Francis Brennan Council 618, Shenandoah, at St. Stephen’s Hall, 2 p.m., doors open
noon, accessible to handicapped.
Sundays, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 18
Bingo, Assembled Men, St. Mary Annunciation BVM,
Catasauqua, 1 p.m., kitchen open 11:30 a.m., 610-264-0332.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Meat Bingo, social hall, St. John the Baptist, Allentown, $10, 1
p.m., doors and kitchen open noon, 610-432-3505.
Trips
Monday, Feb. 17
Travelers, St. Matthew the Evangelist, Minersville to Mohegan
Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre, 570-544-5231, 570-544-5465.
Sunday, May 4
Assumption Travel Club, Slatington to “Die Fledermaus,” TriCities Opera, Binghamton, N.Y., $89, 610-767-3036.
Sunday, May 25 – Saturday, May 31
Assumption Travel Club, Slatington to Myrtle Beach, S.C.,
$699, 610-767-3036.
Saturday, June 21 – Thursday, June 26
Golden Agers, Blessed Teresa, Calcutta, Mahanoy City to
Nashville, Tenn., 570-773-1753.
Wednesday, July 9
Assumption Travel Club, Slatington to “Moses,” Sight and
Sound Theater, Lancaster, $95, 610-767-3036.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
“For the Love of It,” St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem,
6:45-9 p.m., $25, 610-867-8890, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org.
Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb. 16
“The Power of Retreat – Dorothy Day’s Experience,” married
couples’ retreat, St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, $270, 610258-3053, ext. 10, [email protected], www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.
Saturday, Feb. 15
“The Child Within Holds the Keys to the Kingdom,” day of
reflection, St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, 8:30 a.m.8 p.m., $45, 610-867-8890, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org.
Tuesdays, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17
“Living Contemplatively,” learning centering prayer, St. Francis
Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, 6:45-9 p.m., free will offering,
610-867-8890, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org.
Monday, Feb. 24
“Styles of Prayer: How Can I Best Pray?” mini-retreat, St.
Francis Retreat House, Easton, 6-9 p.m., per person $20, per
couple $30, 610-258-3053, ext. 10, [email protected],
www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.
Trips
Previously announced
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Wednesday, March 5
Travel Club, Assumption BVM, Slatington to Costa del Sol,
Spain, 610-767-3036.
Friday, Feb. 21 – Tuesday, March 4
Travelers, Sacred Heart, Bethlehem to Caribbean land tour
and cruise, 610-691-6054.
Monday, March 3
Travelers, St. Matthew the Evangelist, Minersville to Philadelphia Flower Show, $55, 570-544-5231, 570-544-2211.
Wednesday, March 12
55+ Club, St. Anne, Bethlehem, to “Moses,” Sight and Sound
Theatre, Lancaster, $90, 610-807-9906, deadline Monday, Jan.
6.
Wednesday, March 26
Golden Agers, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, to “Moses,”
Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, $95, 610-502-0781.
Tuesday, March 4
“A Morning With Mother Teresa,” simply prayer, St. Francis
Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $35, 610-8678890, www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org.
“An Evening With Mother Teresa,” St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, 6:45-9 p.m., $35, 610-867-8890,
www.stfranciscenterforrenewal.org.
Thursday, April 3
St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown to world premiere of “Moses,”
Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, 610-433-6102.
Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (English), post-abortion healing
retreat, 1-866-372-2435, www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Saturday, May 24 – Thursday, June 5
St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield to “Journey of Faith to Italy”
with Deacon Anthony Campanell, 610-395-0868.
Thursday, March 13
“The Poor Among Us,” twilight retreat, St. Francis Center for
Renewal, Bethlehem, 6:45-9 p.m., $25, 610-867-8890,
Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20
Travelers, St. Matthew the Evangelist, Minersville to Cape
Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Mass., 570-544-5231,
570-628-5413.
“Francis of Assisi – A Wounded Warrior,” men’s retreat, St.
Francis Retreat House, Easton, $165, 610-258-3053, ext. 10,
[email protected], www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.
Wednesday, July 30
Golden Agers, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, to “Big
Band Sounds of Dorsey, Miller, Goodman and Ella Tribute,” Staten
Island, N.Y., $84, 610-502-0781.
Wednesday, March 26
“The Calm at Twilight,” twilight retreat, St. Francis Center for
Renewal, Bethlehem, 6:45-9 p.m., $25, 610-867-8890,
Monday, Sept. 8 – Thursday, Sept. 11
Travelers, St. Matthew the Evangelist, Minersville to Outer
Banks, N.C., 570-544-5231, 570-628-5413.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (Spanish), post-abortion healing
retreat, 1-866-372-2435, www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Saturday, Sept. 20
Travelers, St. Matthew the Evangelist, Minersville to Cape
Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Mass., 570-544-5231,
570-544-2211.
The themes are: “Catholicism and Contemporary Culture,” “Reflections on Movie
Themes,” “Teaching on Prayer” and “The
Teaching of Pope Francis.”
Scheduled through March are:
Jan. 24 – “U2’s Bono on the Nature of
Creativity.”
Jan. 31 – “Rebecca Gonzalez Interview”
(teacher from Notre Dame of Bethlehem
who bicycled across the country last summer to raise money for Catholic education).
Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27
Women’s Guild, St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield to Azalea
Festival, Virginia, $539, 610-392-2957.
Feb. 7 – “A Faith Perspective on Life’s
Traumas: Sandra Bullock in Gravity, Emma
Thompson in Saving Mr. Banks and Sophie
Nelisse in The Book Thief.”
Feb. 14 – “Robert Redford’s All Is Lost
and St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises.
Feb. 21 – “St. Paul: Mentor and Coach
for Our Daily Prayer Life.”
Feb. 28 – “St. Peter: Mentor and Coach
of Our Daily Prayer Life.”
March 7 – “Pope Francis’ The Joy of
the Gospel: Rediscovering Intimacy with
Christ and the Power of the Gospel.
March 14 – “Pope Francis’ The Joy of
the Gospel: The Mercy and Love of Jesus
Expressed from the Heart of the Church to
the World.”
March 21 – “Pope Francis’ The Light of
Faith: Faith as ‘Fresh Vision.’”
March 28 – “Pope Francis’ The Light of
Faith: The Star of Faith.”
JANUARY 23, 2014
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Event to benefit retired Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters have
served the people of Reading for more than
115 years, beginning with their care for orphans at St. Francis Home, then teaching
at local parishes, the two Catholic high
Schools, their Montessori school, and
Alvernia University, which was founded
by the sisters in 1958.
Because of the sisters’ commitment to
the Mission of Jesus, coupled with their
educational excellence and compassionate
care, many people today are leading successful and fulfilling lives. These days,
however, are very challenging for the sisters. They have more than 160 sisters over
age 70, and it costs an average $29,000 per
year to care for one retired members.
To celebrate their mission and help offset these economic challenges, the sisters
will be hosting “Bernardine Bonanza,” a
Mardi Gras evening of fun, food, games,
live music and more.
This special event will be Saturday,
March 1 from 7 to10 p.m. the McGlinn Conference Center, located in the sisters’
motherhouse in Reading.
All are welcome, and proceeds from this
event will go toward the care of their retired sisters who have dedicated their lives
to the care of others and are now in need
of care themselves.
The Development Board of the sisters
invites everyone to make reservations, become a sponsor or offer a contribution. For
more information, call Sister Maria Bartos,
484-334-6815, or visit their website,
www.bfranciscan.org.
More than 75 Bernardine Franciscan Sisters reside at St. Joseph Villa Retirement
Home in Reading. Pictured are five retired sisters who will benefit from their upcoming special event, from left, Sisters
Rose MacDermott, Innocentia Spaniak,
Marinetta Harenza, Theresine Jablonski
and Stella Cisz.
By A.B. Hill, communications director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, the public affairs
agency of Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops and the
Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania.
State abortion rates decline
Pennsylvania abortion rates are declining. In 2012 there
were 34,536 abortions – nearly five percent fewer than the
year before.
Most abortions in Pennsylvania are performed on unmarried women (89 percent). The decline is unequivocally
attributed to them. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national keeper of vital
statistics, it is also true that fewer young, unmarried women
are having babies.
The birth rate for unmarried women fell for the fourth
consecutive year in 2012. (The overall birthrate in America
is also declining, and the number births to unmarried
women compared to those who are married increased
slightly.)
Public opinion is leaning more pro-life, especially among
young people. In May 2013 a Gallup poll revealed that 48
percent of Americans identify themselves as pro-life, and
67 percent of people age 18-34 believe abortion should be
legal only in a few circumstances or illegal in all circumstances (Gallup Poll, May 2013).
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I would argue that these statistics indicate that an increasing number of young women are exercising their right
to make choices that are life affirming. More pro-life people
mean more pro-life decisions, right? But not everyone
credits the free-will choices of women for the declining
abortion rate.
A Jan. 3 New York Times headline read “Access to
Abortion Falling as States Pass Restrictions.” The article
explains that many new state regulations went into effect
last year, including late-term abortion bans, doctor and
clinic regulations, limits on medication-induced abortions
and bans on insurance coverage of abortion.
Clinics unwilling to raise their standards may close
their doors, and taxpayer-supported insurance policies
for the previously uninsured will not cover elective abortions.
The president of Planned Parenthood Federation of
America, Cecile Richards, used the word “catastrophe”
to describe the impact of these restrictions on women.
She does not describe what harm she expects will come to
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I wonder if she really means catastrophe for Planned
Parenthood’s bottom line. The nation’s largest abortion
provider reports $87.4 million in excess revenues over expenses in 2012 (Planned Parenthood Annual Report, 201112).
Are tougher laws and stricter standards the reason
fewer women are choosing abortion? Maybe. But what if
it is the other way around? What if abortion restrictions
are succeeding in state legislatures because more people
think abortion is the wrong choice?
If we are grounded in faith, we can see God’s hand in
these statistics. We derive hope and encouragement in
fewer abortions; but we cannot dismiss the 34,536 lives
that were lost. We cannot rest until no woman feels that
abortion is her only choice.
Visit www.pacatholic.org to join the Catholic Advocacy Network and add your voice to others speaking in
support of the dignity of life.
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Specializing in:
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to improve mental, spiritual & emotional health;
• Assisting individuals/couples with a multitude
of difficulties including, but not limited to,
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Phone sessions &
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Please call (484) 895-8050 or go to
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SPORTS
JANUARY 23, 2014
St. Thomas More captures CYO volleyball title
Five girls’ volleyball teams from the Diocese of Allentown competed Nov. 2 in the
Catholic Youth Volleyball Tournament vying for the championship title.
St. Thomas More, Allentown proved victorious in the round robin tournament at
Allentown Central Catholic High School.
Other teams competing in the tournament were SS. Peter and Paul, Lehighton; Holy
Guardian Angels, Reading; St. Anne Bethlehem; and St. John the Baptist, Allentown.
St. Thomas More advanced to the championship game by winning three of its four
matches and faced SS. Peter and Paul, which won all four of its matches.
St. Thomas More clinched the title by beating SS. Peter and Paul in two consecutive
sets 25-19 and 25-15.
The St. Thomas More volleyball team celebrates after winning the first round and
advancing in the Catholic Youth Organization Volleyball Tournament. (Photos by John
Simitz)
Above, volleyball players for SS.
Peter and Paul join together for a
prayer before taking on Holy
Guardian Angels (HGA).
Right, Mara Trappani serves the
ball for St. Anne, Bethlehem.
Below, Erin Cassel prepares to
serve the ball for St. Thomas
More.
Above, Arianna Camaruna executes an underhand pass to a fellow HGA player.
Below, Erin Areval sets up the ball for the attack for St. Thomas More.
Below left, members and
coaches of the SS. Peter
and Paul volleyball team
receive their medals and
trophy for achieving second
place.
Below right, the volleyball
team from St. Thomas
More display their medals
and trophy after clinching
first place in CYO Volleyball
Tournament.
JANUARY 23, 2014
DIOCESE
Admissions Coordinator
Holy Family Manor Nursing and Rehab Center seeks
PT Admissions Coordinator w/strong customer service
skills to generate resident admissions and maintain
established census mix. Must be able to obtain referrals
and secure admissions efficiently and accurately.
Duties: conduct tours, answer inquiry calls, complete
intake paperwork, communicate with internal and
external customers and document in electronic software
systems.
Organizational and time management skills a must! 2
years experience and knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid
and insurance verification preferred.
Hours: 4 days per week from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Apply to
Human Resources, Holy Family Manor,
1200 Spring St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
or fax to 610-997-8430
or email [email protected]
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As part of the Secretariat for External Affairs, this full-time support is
responsible for a variety of duties that support the business and publication
operations of The A.D. Times as well as duties that support the Director
of Communications in managing both the internal and external
communications of the Diocese of Allentown.
The Office Assistant oversees advertising contacts including specs,
contracts, invoicing, payments and record keeping. This position also
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provides direct assistance and support to The A.D. Times Editor/Director
with typing, proofreading, customer service and basic office duties.
Additional responsibilities include shared office duties including accounts
payable, office supplies, surveys and diocesan directory.
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years relevant experience.
Communication or publication office experience preferred. Must be
able to multitask and prioritize work without constant supervision. Strong
communication, proofreading and organizational skills are essential.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and database maintenance
required. Production schedules may occasionally require evening or
weekend hours.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by February
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JANUARY 23, 2014
DIOCESE
Aquinas Program, Diocese of Allentown
By TAMI QUIGLEY
Staff writer
Background/history: The program is
offered at Berks Catholic High School
(BCHS), Reading; Notre Dame High
School, Easton (NDHS); St. John Vianney
Regional School (SJVRS), Allentown; and
St. Margaret School, Reading. It was
launched in the diocese in 2000.
Mission: The diocese offers a Christcentered, quality education within a Catholic school environment for students with
intellectual, developmental or learning disabilities. Aquinas is committed to providing services for students with disabilities
to grow spiritually, academically, socially
and emotionally.
Services are designed through individualized instruction and integration into the
community, classroom and church. Supplemental supports and services are provided
for students, including reading, math, religion, self-help, social skills, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, adapted physical education, music and art therapy. Technology is
included throughout the curriculum and
personalized to the individual student’s
needs.
Enrollment: 25 at BCHS; 82 at Notre
Dame; 22 at SJVRS; and 18 at St. Margaret.
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 (average of
all four Aquinas programs).
Teacher biographies: Suzanne Camp,
supervisor of Aquinas at BCHS, graduated
from Thiel College, Greenville. Her teaching experience is in science – physical science, chemistry and life science. She taught
at St. Mary School, Reading and Reading
Central Catholic High School (RCCHS) for
11 years.
Sister Janice Marie Johnson, a Sister of
Mercy, then supervisor of special education, gave her the opportunity to work with
the Aquinas Program in 2008 when the first
Aquinas graduating class from St. Margaret was ready for high school.
RCCHS was a feeder school for St. Margaret and four students were in the program. As the number of students grew, she
focused more on the learning support
classes and taught less science classes.
At BCHS (2011-12) Aquinas had its first
three graduates from the high school program.
Camp helps Heather Burt, art teacher
and set designer, with the painting of show
sets in the spring.
“There is tremendous support from the
faculty and administrative staff for the
Aquinas Program at BCHS. It’s a great job
to have,” said Camp.
Christine Dutter-Goodman is the
Aquinas Program department chairperson/
Taylor Salinksi does math at the SmartBoard at St. John Vianney Regional School,
Allentown. (Photo by John Simitz)
director at NDHS. She also serves as the port teacher at SJVRS, graduated from
cooperative education coordinator, inter- DeSales University, Center Valley with a
nal Middle States coordinator, teacher and bachelor of arts degree in elementary eduPro-Life Club moderator at the school. An cation, and certifications in elementary and
avid participant in the Inclusive Catholic special education. Post-baccalaureate, she
Education Council (ICEC) for the Diocese has additionally become certified in middle
of Allentown and adult co-moderator for school mathematics and English.
student advocates in the diocesan Office
Zvolanek has worked as both an instrucfor Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, tional aide at The Midland School, a prishe is a staunch advovate special needs
cate for students with
“School Snapshot” articles school in New Jersey,
learning disabilities.
and a substitute teacher
will be available online at
Dutter-Goodman
locally. Zvolanek’s goal
www.allentowndiocese.org is to have her students
has been part of the
Aquinas Program
make steady progress
under Catholic Education.
since its extension to
and grow into producthe secondary level in
tive, successful adults,
2003. Prior to her current position, she was using the skills and knowledge they gain
employed as a K-12 special educator in the each day.
public sector, having worked locally over
Kim Wallace teaches Aquinas at St.
the years for the Wilson, East Stroudsburg, Margaret. She is the upper Aquinas
Allentown and Easton school districts, and teacher and this year that includes grades
Northampton County Community College. 5-8. Wallace has been at St. Margaret since
She began her teaching career as a sci- the program started at the school 11 years
ence teacher at Bethlehem Catholic High ago.
School in 1986. Her professional expertise
Wallace earned her degree in biology
includes the design and implementation of secondary education from Millersville Unitransition and citizenship curriculum/pro- versity in 1996. She earned her reading
grams.
specialist certification and master’s degree
A graduate of NDHS, Dutter-Goodman in education in 2010 from Cabrini College.
holds master’s degrees in educational lead- Before coming to the diocese, Wallace was
ership-administration and special educa- an educational therapist for Philhaven for
tion from East Stroudsburg University, with
principal certification. She is also a certified science teacher, holding undergraduate degrees from the same institution.
Amy Zvolanek, Aquinas learning sup-
Teacher Amy Zvolanek smiles with Aquinas students at SJVRS, from left around table,
Bridget Pabon, Taylor Salinski, Jacqueline Gerhard, Justin Warren and Ryan Martonik.
(Photo by John Simitz)
SCHOOL
SNAPSHOT
five years. Cabrini and Philhaven were at
the Lancaster satellite program at St. Joseph Hospital.
Administrators: Dr. Brooke Cortese,
deputy superintendent, secondary education and special education, diocesan Secretariat for Catholic Education; Anthony
Balistrere, principal, BCHS; Sister Marian
Michele Smith, a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, principal, St. Margaret; Joseph Kramer, principal, Notre
Dame High School; and Robin Fredericks,
principal, SJVRS.
Special programs/technology/extracurricular activities: All clubs and activities are open to Aquinas students at all
four schools.
At BCHS these include student ambassadors, Harry Potter Club, athletics and
altar servers.
At NDHS they include campus ministry, choir, theater, distance learning and a
dual credit program with Alvernia University, Reading. In a collaborative project,
Aquinas students are linked with students
at Mercy Special Learning Center, Allentown through technology (Skype) and related student lessons, activities and visitations at both schools.
At SJVRS they include music, art appreciation, drama, First in Math, CYO sports
and Allentown Central Catholic High
School Little/Mini Vikes football and wrestling programs.
At St. Margaret they include the Christmas pageant, CYO sports, participating in
the liturgy and St. Jude Math-a-thon.
All the schools embrace technology
such as computers and SmartBoards in
their education of students.
Kindergarten program: At SJVRS a fullday preschool program, K-Power, began
this school year, and there is a full-day kindergarten class. At St. Margaret the preschool program begins at age 3 and is a
flexible program that can be part time or
full time. The 4-year-old program prepares
students for kindergarten and is a full-time
program five days a week. Students must
be 4 by Oct. 15.
Extended care: Beforeschool and
afterschool care is offered at SJVRS and
preschool at an affordable hourly rate. At
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Aquinas seniors at Notre Dame High School, Easton prepare an Advent wreath for
display in their classroom, from left, Daniel Baldwin, Christopher Dutter, Ethan Bennett
and Bridget McMullan. These students excel in the areas of athletics, community
service and academics, demonstrating leadership in their respective areas of participation. (Photo courtesy Christine Dutter-Goodman)
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Aquinas
School contact information:
BCHS – 955 E. Wyomissing Blvd., Reading, PA 19611-1799, 601-374-8361,
[email protected],
www.berkscatholic.org.
St. Margaret, beforeschool care (6:30 to 7:50
NDHS – 3417 Church Road, Easton, PA
a.m.) and afterschool care (2:40 to 5:30 p.m.) 18045-2999, 610-868-1431, altnndare available at $5 per hour.
[email protected]; www.ndcrusaders.org.
Catholic high schools students have
SJVRS – 210 N. 18th St., Allentown, PA
attended: BCHS and NDHS.
18104-5617, 610-435-8981; SaintJohnColleges students have attended: [email protected], http://
Aquinas graduates from BCHS and St. www.stjohnvianneyschool.org.
Margaret are attending Lehigh County
St. Margaret, 235 Spring St., Reading,
Community College and Reading Area PA 19601-2121, 610-375-1882, stmarCommunity College. Aquinas graduates [email protected], www.edline.net/
from NDHS have attended colleges includ- pages/smsreading.
ing Lehigh University and Moravian ColSocial media:
lege, Bethlehem; DeSales University, CenBCHS – Follow @berkscatholic on Twitter Valley; and Penn State University.
ter and http://www.facebook.com/
Financial aid availability and transfer BerksCatholic.
grants: Forty percent of BCHS students
NDHS
–
http://twitter.com/
receive financial aid, and $3,000 transfer NDHSCrusaders; http://www.facegrants are available for grades 10 and 11.
book.com/NDHSCrusaders.
At NDHS, Immaculate Heart of Mary
SJVRS – Follow on Twitter http://
Scholarships, Nancy Warner Scholarships, twitter.com/sjvrs and http://www.faceKimmy Gillow Scholarships, Tony Koury book.com/SJVRS.
Scholarships, Class of ’61 In Their Honor
School tours: The shadow program at
Scholarships, Easton Catholic High School BCHS runs from October through April;
Alumni Association Scholarships and The contact Nicole Smith, nsmith@berksMentor and His Student: Writer’s Scholar- catholic.org,
ship Fund in honor of the late Bishop David
School tours are offered seven days a
Thompson and Will Lonardo. NDHS has week in the morning, afternoon or evening
given 24 transfer grants this year. More at NDHS; contact Cheryl Muller-Fenton,
than $1 million in scholarship/financial aid 610-868-1431,
ext.
108,
is available.
[email protected].
At SJVRS, scholarships are available
To schedule a shadow day at SJVRS,
through the Eastcall the advanceern Pennsylvania
ment director, 610Scholarship Foun435-8981.
Services are designed through
dation (EPSF) and
To schedule a
individualized
instruction
and
the Opportunity
tour at St. Margaintegration into the community,
Scholarship Tax
ret, call 610-375Credit program.
1882.
classroom and church.
The school also
Additional inSupplemental supports and
participates in the
formation: God,
services are provided for students
Bishop’s Commisfamily, academics
including reading, math, religion,
sion on Catholic
and fun make
Schools (BCCS)
BCHS unique, and
self-help, social skills,
Transfer Grant
students volunoccupational therapy, physical
Program, in which
teered more than
therapy, speech and language
students transfer10,000 hours of
ring into grades 1
community sertherapy, adapted physical
to 7 from a public,
vice and attended
education, music and art therapy.
private or charter
more than 700 reTechnology is included throughout treats.
school can receive
a $1,500 grant. Fithe curriculum and personalized to
NDHS prides
nancial aid is also
itself
on being a
the individual student’s needs.
available through
school that has a
the Vianney Fund.
place for everyAt St. Margaret, scholarships are avail- one – students are not just a number but
able through EPSF, Opportunity Scholar- an individual member of the family. NDHS
ship Tax Credit and BCCS Transfer Grant has served more than 1,000 Aquinas stuProgram.
dents and their families since fall 2003.
Aquinas freshmen at Berks Catholic High School, Reading share a smile, from left,
Soliel Guerrero, Robert Aviles, Svetlana McCabe and Manuel Perdomo. (Photo courtesy Amy Zeigler)
Aquinas students from St. Margaret School, Reading, from left, Nikolas Lopez, Ariela
Jaquez and Luis Santos, back, use iPads to access the reading program
www.mobymax.com. (Photo courtesy Kim Wallace)
Aquinas students are academically competitive with their peers, with 14 percent of
students qualifying on the honor roll for
fall semester 2013.
SJVRS offers the Aquinas Learning Program as a commitment to the concept that
all children are unique, learn at different
rates and are to be challenged to their fullest potential.
St. Margaret was home to the first Aquinas
program in Berks County. All students have
iPads to use in the classroom and use the
Lexia reading program on the computer. The
whole school uses Accelerated Reader program on the computer, and the Aquinas
students have had huge success with it,
often receiving the top five readers in the
school award at the end of the year.
Courses: ‘The Sacraments,’ ‘Christian Morality/Moralidad Cristiana’
There is still time to join “The Sacraments” course being offered through the
Diocese of Allentown at three locations.
Tuesdays 7 to 9 pm Feb. 4 to 25 at
Bethlehem Catholic High School; or Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 1 to 22 at Marian
High School, Tamaqua or Berks Catholic
High School, Reading.
Study about the intimate and personal
encounters between God and his people
in these outward signs of God’s love.
Enrich your faith with the “Christian
Morality” course. Examine virtue, conscience formation and make application to
contemporary moral issues in health care,
sexuality and social justice: Tuesdays 7 to
9 p.m. March 4 to 25 at Berks Catholic High
School and Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. March 8
to 29 at
Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville or
Notre Dame High School, Easton.
Also offered in Spanish Tuesdays 7 to
9 p.m. Feb. 11 to March 4 at Allentown
Central Catholic High School.
These courses are $30 per person. For
more information, call 610-289-8900, ext. 221
or obtain a registration form at
www.allentowndiocese.org/icf.
Enriquezca su fe con el curso de
“Moralidad Cristiana” ofrecido por la
Diócesis de Allentown. Examine temas
como la virtud, formación de conciencia y
su aplicación en temas morales
contemporáneos como la atención médica,
la sexualidad y la justicia social.
Martes 11 de febrero al 4 de marzo de 79 p.m. en el liceo de: Allentown Central
Catholic High School.
El costo del curso es de $30 por persona. Haga los cheques a la: Diócesis de
Allentown. Y envíelo a: Secretariat for
Catholic Life and Evangelization, 900 S.
Woodward St., Allentown, PA 18103;
Dirigido a: Liz Gergits.
Para información adicional llame, 610289-8900, extensión 221 (para hablar en
Español marca extensión: 233 o 234).
Deaths
Religious sisters
time as a health services director at Alvernia
College, Reading, where she received the
Student Government Outstanding Staff
Member Award in 1994. Then she ministered part time as a caregiver for a family
member and served as a school nurse, first
as a substitute for the Catasauqua School
District and later as school nurse at
Northampton School 1994-2000.
She also served in the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia, Diocese of Harrisburg, Diocese of Wilmington, Del.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
Jan. 16 in Our Lady of Angels Convent
Chapel, Aston, with burial in Our Lady of
Angels Cemetery.
ters in 1941, Sister Mary worked a year at
Bethlehem Steel Company. She later completed a course in clinical pastoral education at Allentown State Hospital.
She served the community in Philadelphia, California, Florida and Rome, in the
areas of publicity, hospitality, teaching student nurses and international leadership
She also served as an assistant chaplain,
counselor and pastoral team member.
Her funeral Mass was Dec. 4 at the sisters’ North American Headquarters in Philadelphia.
Sister Anne Gallagher, 74, formerly Sister Margaret Leo, died Jan 12 in Assisi
House, Aston. She had been a professed
member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 49 years.
In the Diocese of Allentown 1990-94 she
worked part time as a certified school nurse
for the Reading school district and part
Sister Mary Conahan, 95, a Medical
Mission Sister and former parishioner of
Holy Infancy, Bethlehem, died Nov. 22 in
Meadowbrook.
Born in Morea, she was a graduate of
Bethlehem Catholic High School and
earned her bachelor of science degree from
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia in 1940.
Before entering the Medical Mission Sis-
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What makes marriage work
Communication
What is the one indispensable ingredient for making marriages work? Family life
educators usually answer: communication.
This is good news, because effective communication can be learned.
Skills such as active listening, using “I”
statements, paying attention to my feelings and those of my spouse, and learning
tips for “fighting fair” make marriage easier.
Some couples use these skills intuitively
because they saw them modeled in their
own upbringing. Others can learn them
through classes, workshops and reading.
Of course, the hardest part of communicating usually comes when there is disagreement between the two of you.
each other. Sometimes remembering your
vows can prompt you to push past these
problems and try to forgive and start again.
Common values are important. If you
aren’t together on basic values such as
children, honesty, fidelity and putting family before work, no amount of learning or
effort of the will can resolve the conflict.
For example, constant tension will result if
one spouse wants to live simply while the
other wants life’s luxuries.
Spirituality/faith
You might not consider yourself a spiritual person; however, anyone who seeks
the deeper meaning of life, and not a life
focused on personal pleasure, operates out
of a spiritual sense. For many this desire is
Commitment and common values
expressed in commitment to a specific faith
Some ingredients, if missing, can doom tradition. Here one joins with others to
a relationship from the start. Two primary worship God and work for the common
ones are commitment and common values. good.
Commitment bonds a couple together
Although being a person of faith is not
when you are tired, annoyed or angry with essential to making your marriage work,
it’s a bonus.
Certainly good people
throughout the ages have had
National Marriage Week is Feb 7-14. For
happy marriages and not all of
more information and resources, visit
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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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JANUARY 23, 2014
THE A.D. TIMES
WORSHIP
Prayer requests for priests
Please pray for our Holy Father, our bishops and these priests serving in the Diocese of Allentown during each designated
date of February.
1 – His Holiness Pope Francis
2 – Bishop of Allentown John Barres
3 – Bishop Emeritus of Allentown Edward
Cullen
4 – Msgr. James Reichert
5 – Father Eugene Ritz
6 – Father Philip Rodgers
7 – Father Paul Rothermel
8 – Father Robert Rutledge
9 – Father Deogratias Rwegasira
10 – Msgr. Edward Sacks
11 – Father Edwin Sanders
12 – Father Joseph Sanders
13 – Msgr. Edward Sarzynski
14 – Father Frederick Sattler
15 – Deceased priests
16 – Msgr. Walter Scheaffer
17 – Msgr. Alfred Schlert
18 – Father Francis Schoenauer
19 – Father Gerard Schubert
20 – Seminarians
21 – Father Edwin Schwartz
22 – Father Adam Sedar
23 – Father William Seifert
24 – Father Thomas Shanfelt
25 – Father Joseph Sheehan
26 – Father Raymond Slezak
27 – Msgr. Joseph Smith
28 – Father William Sneck
Sunday Scripture
Sunday, Jan. 26
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, Feb. 2
The Presentation of the Lord
First reading
Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3
Responsorial psalm
Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14
Second reading
I Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
Gospel
Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
First reading
Malachi 3:1-4
Responsorial psalm
Psalms 24:7-10
Second reading
Hebrews 2:14-18
Gospel
Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
In memoriam
Please remember these clerics of the
Diocese of Allentown in your prayers during February, the anniversary month of
their death.
1–
2–
3–
4–
5–
7–
10 –
12 –
13 –
16 –
17 –
Father Stephen Flynn, 2009
Father Joseph Banes, 2009
Msgr. Raymond Leichner, 1985
Msgr. Charles Allwein, 1995
Msgr. Leonard Miconi, 1972
Father C. Norbert Dick, 1996
Father Michael Romagno, 1997
Father John Sheridan, 2002
Father Stephen Ponisciak, 1969
Father Robert Dressler, 2005
Father Peter Laumakis, 1975
18 – Father Leo Buehler, 1992
18 – Father John Nugent, 1995
19 – Bishop Thomas Welsh, 2009
20 – Father James O’Brien, 1976
20 – Deacon Stephen Andrusisian, 2005
21 – Deacon Robert McManus, 2006
22 – Father Bernard Creemers, 1966
22 – Father Paul Bradley, 1974
22 – Father John Matlos, 1988
23 – Father Francis Fox, 2000
24 – Father John Basinski, 1984
26 – Msgr. Michael Messaros, 2003
27 – Father James Donohue, 1973
27 – Msgr. Casimir Klevence, 1973
27 – Father John Smigielski, 1984
28 – Deacon Thomas Reichard, 2008
28 – Msgr. John Auchter, 2010
Recommended to your prayers by Pope Francis
Apostleship of Prayer Intentions for February
General Intention: Elders. That the church and society may respect the
wisdom and experience of older people.
Mission Intention: Collaboration in Evangelization. That priests, religious
and lay people may work together with generosity.
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THE A.D. TIMES
JANUARY 23, 2014
W
ORLD
DIOCESE
The S
eventh Annual Catholic Charities Gala
Seventh
“Caring for Our
Communities”
Honorees:
Father Daniel G. Gambet
President Emeritus, DeSales University
and
Msgr. James A. Treston
Pastor Emeritus, St. Ignatius Loyola
Altar servers and clergy lead an annual pilgrimage at a baptism site on the Jordan
River Jan. 10. The feast of the Baptism of the Lord was celebrated Jan. 12 this year.
(CNS photo/Muhammad Hamed, Reuters)
In brief
Stressing that their role would be one
of service rather than honor, Pope Francis
named 19 new cardinals, including six men from
his home region of Latin America.
The pope announced the nominations Jan.
12 after praying the Angelus and said he would
formally induct the men into the College of Cardinals Feb. 22.
In a letter to the new cardinals, released by
the Vatican Jan. 13, the pope wrote that a red
hat “does not signify a promotion, an honor or a
decoration; it is simply a form of service that
requires expanding your vision and enlarging
your heart.”
The consistory will bring the total number of
cardinals to 218 and the number of cardinals
under age 80 to 122. Until they reach their 80th
birthdays, cardinals are eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new pope.
Two current cardinal electors will turn 80 in
March, bringing the number of electors back to
the limit of 120 set by Pope Paul VI. (Other popes
have occasionally exceeded that limit for short
periods of time.)
Half of the new cardinal electors hail from
statistically underrepresented regions in the
southern hemisphere, including three of the
world’s poorest countries: Ivory Coast, Burkina
Faso and Haiti.
Three of the new cardinals are already over
the age of 80 and, therefore, ineligible to vote in
a conclave. The pope uses such nominations
to honor churchmen for their scholarship or
other service to the church. Among the new
so-called honorary cardinals is Cardinal-designate Loris Capovilla, who served as personal
secretary to Blessed John XXIII.
Here is the list of the new cardinals: Italian
Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of
state, who will turn 59 Jan. 17; Italian Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, general secretary
of the Synod of Bishops, 73; German Archbishop Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 66; Italian
Archbishop Beniamino Stella, prefect of the
Congregation for Clergy, 72; English Archbishop
Vincent Nichols of Westminster, 68.
Also, Nicaraguan Archbishop Leopoldo
Brenes Solorzano of Managua, 64; Canadian
Archbishop Gerald Lacroix of Quebec, 56;
Ivorian Archbishop Jean-Pierre Kutwa of
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 68; Brazilian Archbishop
Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro, 63; Italian
Archbishop Gualtiero Bassetti of Perguia-Citta
della Pieve, 71; Argentine Archbishop Mario Poli
of Buenos Aires, 66; Korean Archbishop Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul, 70; Chilean Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago, 72.
Also, Burkina Faso Archbishop Philippe
Ouedraogo of Ouagadougou, 68; Philippine
Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of Cotabato, 74;
Haitian Bishop Chibly Langlois of Les Cayes,
55; Italian Archbishop Capovilla, 98; Spanish
Archbishop Fernando Sebastian Aguilar, retired,
of Pamplona, 84; Saint Lucian Archbishop Kelvin
Felix, retired, of Castries, who will be 81 Feb.
11.
Catholic Extension is encouraging young
filmmakers to celebrate an “Extension Day” of
their own choosing and to film the encounters
as part of a video contest sponsored by Catholic Extension.
The contest is called “Make Some Noise!”
and will award multiple prizes of up to $1,000
for the ministry of the winner’s choice and the
opportunity to have the winning videos seen
by Pope Francis.
Extension Day is meant to be a day dedicated to extending the gifts of the Catholic faith
through acts of prayer, service or philanthropy.
And, because Catholic Extension’s mission is
to build the church in areas where challenges
are great and resources are scarce, part of
the intent is that acts extend beyond the typical
boundaries of a parish or youth group or similar organization.
The entry deadline is Feb. 3. Videos can be
submitted through the Instagram website. For
more contest details, go to www.extensionday.org.
Testifying before the U.N. Committee on
the Rights of the Child, a Vatican representative acknowledged the horror of clerical sexual
abuse and insisted the Vatican was serious
about protecting children.
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican
observer to U.N. agencies in Geneva, said the
church recognizes abuse of children as both a
crime and sin, and the Vatican has been promoting policies that, “when properly applied,
will help eliminate the occurrence of child sexual
abuse by clergy and other church personnel.”
The archbishop spoke in Geneva Jan. 16
during the committee’s annual session to review reports from states that signed the U.N.
Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Holy
See signed the treaty in 1990.
National Catholic Schools Week will be
observed in U.S. dioceses Jan. 26-Feb. 1 with
the theme: “Catholic Schools: Communities of
Faith, Knowledge and Service.”
“Our schools have educated millions of
young people over the years by providing them
a superior academic background, always pointing the way to eternal life,” said Archbishop
George J. Lucas of Omaha, Neb., chairman of
education committee of the U. S. Conference
of Catholic Bishops.
“The success of Catholic schools in handing on the faith, generation after generation, is
a bright light in the history of the church in the
United States,” he added.
About 2.1 million students are currently educated in more than 6,600 Catholic schools
across the country. Of these students, an estimated 99 percent graduate from high school
and 85 percent attend college.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of
Catholic Schools Week, sponsored by USCCB
and the National Catholic Educational Association. Schools and parishes around the country
planned to mark the week with special Masses,
school activities, open houses and potluck gatherings. NCEA urged schools to specifically celebrate the 40th anniversary of the observance
by pledging 40 hours of service to their local
communities.
A vocation to the priesthood, consecrated life or marriage is a call to center one’s
life on Christ and build up his kingdom, Pope
Francis said.
“The more we unite ourselves to Jesus
through prayer, sacred Scripture, the Eucharist, the sacraments celebrated and lived in the
church and in fraternity, the more there will
grow in us the joy of cooperating with God in
the service of the kingdom of mercy and truth,
of justice and peace,” the pope said in his message for the 2014 World Day of Prayer for
Vocations.
All Christians are called to adore the Lord
and allow the seed of his word to grow in their
lives and be transformed into service of others, the pope said in the message for the day,
which will be celebrated May 11 at the Vatican
and in many dioceses around the world.
Father Dan Gambet
Msgr. James Treston
Sunday, March 2, 2014 ~ 5 p.m.
The DeSales University Center
Reception and dinner are $125 per person
payable to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown
For further details please visit www.catholiccharityad.org
or call Sandra Gaspar, 610-435-1541, ext. 328
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION PAYMENT IS FEB. 21, 2014
Please detach and mail to: Catholic Charities,
530 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109
Seventh Annual Catholic Charities Gala RSVP
The favor of a reply is requested by Feb. 21, 2014
Name_________________________________________
Address________________________________________
Telephone___________________E-mail_______________
¤ I/We will attend the Gala on March 2, 2014
Please reserve ____seats at $125 per person
¤ Please reserve a table of 10 seats for $1,500
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January 23, 2014 - Diocese of Allentown

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