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Weekly Announcements: Apr. 27th - May 4th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, April 27th -
Low Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Dr. & Mrs. Jolly Canlas
Monday, April 28th - St. Paul of the Cross, Confessor
*7AM - Jennifer Lynn
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Alex Sebastionelli
Tuesday, April 29th - St. Peter, Martyr
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Gilbert Richmond
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Daniel Murray
Wednesday, April 30th - St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin
*7AM - Elizabeth McCue
8AM - Bernadette Dalgetty
Thursday, May 1st - St. Joseph the Worksman
*7AM - Vaughn Frisch
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Diego Poloni
Friday, May 2nd - St. Athanasius, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor of the Church
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Thomas Hickey
8AM - Intentions of the St. Monica Association
6:30PM -
Saturday, May 3rd - Immaculate Heart of Mary
*7AM - Deceased Members of the Pozza Family
8AM - Vocations to Priestly & Religious Life
Sunday, May 4th -
2nd Sunday after Easter
*7AM -
8:30AM - Fr. Roman Sverdan
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
**Please note the different Mass time for Palm Sunday
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time: Jesus said to the Pharisees: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth and scattereth the sheep: and the hireling fleeth, because he is a hireling, and he hath no care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd: and I know Mine, and Mine know Me, as the Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father: and I lay down My life for My sheep. And other sheep I have that are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear My voice, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
1st Holy Communion class will take place today, Sunday, April 27th from 12:30-1PM in the convent. The Mass for the 1st Communicants will be on Saturday, May 3rd at 10AM.
High School Classes will take place on Friday, May 2nd, starting at 9AM. It also is 1st Friday. Mass will be at 8AM and 6:30PM with Eucharistic Adoration from 9AM-6:15PM concluded by Benediction. Please sign-up on the sheet in the back of the church to commit to a Holy Hour.
Saturday, May 3rd, is 1st Saturday. The Altar Server Guild and the Men’s Group in Honor of the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph will NOT meet after Mass that morning.
Mother's Day Flowers will be available after all Masses on May 11th for Pennsylvanians for Human Life’s ONLY Fundraiser. This all-volunteer organization is dedicated to saving unborn lives through Education (52 years). Proceeds fund Generation Life speakers at Diocesan schools; Subsidize buses to March for Life (Washington & Harrisburg); pay Fair Booth expenses & brochures, and support Four 40 Days for Life Campaigns. Your Donations help save lives. A lovely way to thank every mom.
Weekly Announcements: Apr. 20th - Apr. 27th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, April 20th -
Easter Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Noah Czajka
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
***1PM -
Monday, April 21st - Easter Monday
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Ellen Bond
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Georg Kaiser
Tuesday, April 22nd - Easter Tuesday
*7AM - Ava Frisch
8AM - The Gallagher Family
Wednesday, April 23rd - Easter Wednesday
*7AM - Taylor Dengler
8AM - Thi Chuong Nguyen
Thursday, April 24th - Easter Thursday
*7AM - Leborrah Gallagher
8AM - The Valeriano Family
Friday, April 25th - Easter Friday
*7AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
8AM - Living & Deceased Members of the Ott & DeSanto Families
Saturday, April 26th - Easter Saturday
*7AM - Joseph Anderson Cornetta
8AM - Fr. Roman Sverdan
Sunday, April 27th -
Low Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Dr. & Mrs. Jolly Canlas
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
**Please note the different Mass time for Palm Sunday
***Offered at the Carmelite Monastery in Coopersburg, PA
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time, when it was late that same day, the first of the week, and the doors were shut, where the disciples were gathered together for fear of the Jews, Jesus came, and stood in the midst and said to them: Peace be to you. And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. He said therefore to them again: Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent Me, I also send you. When He had said this, He breathed on them, and He said to them: Receive ye the Holy Ghost: whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them: and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained. Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him: We have seen the Lord. But he said to them: Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe. And after eight days, again His disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said: Peace be to you. Then He saith to Thomas: Put in thy finger hither, and see My hands, and bring hither thy hand, and put it into my side; and be not faithless, but believing. Thomas answered and said to Him: My Lord and my God. Jesus saith to him: Because thou hast seen Me, Thomas, thou hast believed; blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed. Many other signs also did Jesus in the sight of His disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God: and that, believing, you may have life in His name. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
N.B. There will be no social/potluck/catechism after Masses on Easter Sunday. They will resume the following Sunday.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under, at St. Stephen Oratory on Saturday, April 26th, 10:30AM.
Weekly Announcements: Apr. 13th - Apr. 20th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Please note the schedule differs significantly during Holy Week.
Sunday, April 13th -
Palm Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Kay Sebastionelli
**11AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, April 14th - Holy Monday
8AM - Steven & Amy Troelsch
Tuesday, April 15th - Holy Tuesday
8AM - Conversion of the Jews
6:30PM -
Wednesday, April 16th - Spy Wednesday
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Elizabeth Sukley
5PM - Office of Tenebrae
Thursday, April 17th - Maundy Thursday
4PM - Mandatum
6PM - Solemn High Mass followed by the Office of Tenebrae in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday
1PM - Stations of the Cross
1:30PM - Meditation: the 7 Last Words of Christ
3PM - Good Friday Liturgy
6PM - Office of Tenebrae
Saturday, April 19th - Holy Saturday
10AM - Blessing of Easter Baskets
6:30PM - Vigil of Easter
Sunday, April 20th -
Easter Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Noah Czajka
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
***1PM -
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
**Please note the different Mass time for Palm Sunday
***Offered at the Carmelite Monastery in Coopersburg, PA
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought sweet spices, that coming they might anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came to the sepulchre, the sun being now risen. And they said one to another: Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe, and they were astonished. Who saith to them: Be not affrighted; ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified: He is risen, He is not here; behold the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples, and Peter, that He goeth before you into Galilee: there you shall see Him, as He told you. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
N.B. There will be no social/potluck/catechism after Masses on Easter Sunday. They will resume the following Sunday.
There will be a 1PM Mass on Easter Sunday at the Carmelite Monastery in Coopersburg, PA in addition to the Masses offered at St. Stephen’s and Holy Ghost.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under, at St. Stephen Oratory on Saturday, April 26th, 10:30AM.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Apr. 6th - Apr. 13th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, April 6th -
Passion Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Jason Dang
Monday, April 7th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Kathleen Horvath
8AM - Intentions of the Confraternity of St. Peter
Tuesday, April 8th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Chris, Cath, Charlton, & Cameron
8AM - Priests & Seminarians of the FSSP
Wednesday, April 9th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Simon Frisch
8AM - All Poor Souls
Thursday, April 10th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Victoria McCue
8AM - Intentions of the St. Monica Association
Friday, April 11th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Leila McGonagle
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Phillip Sebastionelli
6:30PM -
Saturday, April 12th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - James Housgard
8AM - Janet Cotter
Sunday, April 13th -
Palm Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Kay Sebastionelli
**11AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
**Please note the different Mass time for Palm Sunday
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole earth, until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? And some that stood there and heard, said: This man calleth Elias. And immediately one of them running took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar; and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. And the others said: Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to deliver him. And Jesus again crying with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. (Here all kneel and pause for a few moments) And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top even to the bottom, and the earth quaked, and the rocks were rent. And the graves were opened: and many bodies of the saints that had slept arose, And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, came into the holy city, and appeared to many. Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God. |
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday:7AM Low Mass
8:30AM Low Mass
**11AM Solemn High Mass with Procession
Holy Monday:
8AM Solemn High Mass
Holy Tuesday:
8AM Solemn High Mass
Spy Wednesday:
8:00AM Solemn Mass
5:30PM Tenebrae
Holy Thursday:
4PM Mandatum
6PM Solemn High Mass
Tenebrae in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass.
Good Friday:
1PM Stations of the Cross
1:30PM Meditation on the 7 Last Words
3PM Good Friday Liturgy
6PM Tenebrae
Holy Saturday:
*No Morning Mass*
10AM Blessing of Easter Baskets
Vigil of Easter: 6:30PM Mass (Saturday evening)
Easter Sunday:
7AM Low Mass
8:30AM Low Mass
10:30AM Solemn High Mass
***1PM Missa Cantata at the Coopersburg Carmelite Monastery
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On April 9th & 10th, Fr. James Fryar, FSSP will be coming to our parish to give a Lenten Recollection. Confessions will begin at 5PM followed by Mass at 6PM. and then a conference. Fr. Fryar is the chaplain for the Confraternity of St. Peter and will give a talk on the three principles of the Confraternity and another on praying the Holy Mass. All are invited to attend.
On Friday, April 11th, the Sacred Heart Devotion Group will meet after the 8AM Mass. The group meets monthly on the second Friday after 8AM Mass. Contact Rosa at rosa@sacredheartdevotion.org for more information or visit www.sacredheartdevotion.org. Also on Friday, Stations of the Cross and a game night will follow the 6:30PM Mass.
The Friends of St. Dominic Savio Children's Group will not meet this Saturday, April 12th. Instead, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under, at St. Stephen Oratory on Saturday, April 26th, 10:30AM.
The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil continues until April 13th. Holy Ghost parish will be praying on Thursdays at the Allentown Planned Parenthood. Please commit to an hour that you can come to pray and contact Mary at the Pot Luck or email her at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Mar. 30th - Apr. 6th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, March 30th -
4th Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Cooper Family
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, March 31st - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Max Hess
8AM - Magda Krajcik
Tuesday, April 1st - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Zoe Frisch
8AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, April 2nd - Feria of Lent
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Lawrence Angelastro Jr
8AM - Mary Louise Walsh
Thursday, April 3rd - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
8AM - Zdzislaw Tymczyszyn
Friday, April 4th - Feria of Lent
8AM - Intentions of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Association
6:30PM - †Repose of the soul of Thomas Hickey
Saturday, April 5th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Karina Morales
8AM - Conversion of the Jews
Sunday, April 6th -
Passion Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Jason Dang
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God. The Jews therefore answered, and said to Him: Do not we say well, that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered: I have not a devil: but I honour My Father, and you have dishonoured Me. But I seek not My own glory: there is One that seeketh and judgeth. Amen, amen, I say to you: If any man keep My word, he shall not see death for ever. The Jews therefore said: Now we know that Thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets: and Thou sayest: If any man keep My word, he shall not taste death for ever. Art Thou greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? and the prophets are dead, whom dost Thou make Thyself? Jesus answered: If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing: it is My Father that glorifieth Me, of whom you say that He is your God, and you have not known Him: but I know Him: And if I shall say that I know Him not, I shall be like to you, a liar. But I do know Him, and do keep His word. Abraham your father rejoiced that he might see My day: he saw it and was glad. The Jews therefore said to Him: Thou art not yet fifty years old: and hast Thou seen Abraham? Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham was made, I am. They took up stones therefore to cast at Him: but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, April 4th is 1st Friday. Mass will be at 8AM and 6:30PM with Eucharistic Adoration from 9AM-6:15PM concluded by Benediction. Stations of the Cross will follow the 6:30PM Mass. Please sign-up on the sheet in the back of the church to commit to a Holy Hour. N.B. There will not be a 7AM Mass at St. Stephen’s that morning.
Saturday, April 5th is 1st Saturday. The Altar Server Guild and the Men’s Group in Honor of the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph will both meet at 9AM. Also, the youth of the parish will perform Shakespeare's, "Midsummer Night's Dream" on the Holy Ghost stage at 6:30PM. This is a family event and all are welcome to attend.
The Crossbearers of St. Simon of Cyrene will be conducting a Lenten Rosary Prayer Rally all Sundays of March, praying for an end to Human Trafficking. For any men of fighting age interested in supporting this effort, please meet at St. Stephen's Oratory every Sunday of March at 3:30PM.
The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil continues until April 13th. Holy Ghost parish will be praying on Thursdays at the Allentown Planned Parenthood. Please commit to an hour that you can come to pray and contact Mary at the Pot Luck or email her at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
On April 9th & 10th, Fr. James Fryar, FSSP will be coming to our parish to give a Lenten Recollection. Confessions will begin at 5PM followed by Mass at 6PM. and then a conference. Fr. Fryar is the chaplain for the Confraternity of St. Peter and will give a talk on the three principles of the Confraternity and another on praying the Holy Mass. All are invited to attend.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Mar. 23rd - Mar. 30th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, March 23rd -
3rd Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Deceased members of the Winn Family
Monday, March 24th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Mazziotti Family
8AM - Ethan Czajka
Tuesday, March 25th - Annuntiation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
*7AM - James T. Donohue Jr
8AM - Intentions of the Confraternity of St. Peter
Wednesday, March 26th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Noah Lynn
8AM - Bob & Mary Krysiak
Thursday, March 27th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Mary Blickford
8AM - Asher McGonagle
Friday, March 28th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Joan Cordner
8AM - Taylor Dengler
6:30PM -
Saturday, March 29th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Jolene Pozza
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Patricia Kavanagh
Sunday, March 30th -
4th Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Cooper Family
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is that of Tiberias: and a great multitude followed Him, because they saw the miracles which He did on them that were diseased. Jesus therefore went up into a mountain: and there He sat with His disciples. Now the pasch, the festival day of the Jews, was near at hand. When Jesus therefore had lifted up His eyes, and seen that a very great multitude commeth to Him, He said to Philip: Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat? And this He said to try him, for He Himself knew what He would do. Philip answered Him: Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one may take a little. One of His disciples, Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, saith to Him: There is a boy that hath five barley loaves and two fishes; but what are these among so many? Then Jesus said: Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. The men therefore sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed to them that were set down: in like manner also of the fishes, as much as they would. And when they were filled, He said to His disciples: Gather up the fragments that remain, lest they be lost. They gathered up therefore, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which remained over and above to them that had eaten. Now those men, when they had seen what a miracle Jesus had done, said: This is of a truth the Prophet that is to come into the world. Jesus therefore when He knew that they would come to take Him by force and make Him king, fled again into the mountain, Himself alone. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
First Holy Communion class is today, Sunday, March 23rd after the 10:30AM Mass.
Each Friday during Lent, there will be a 6:30PM Mass followed by Stations of the Cross.
The Crossbearers of St. Simon of Cyrene will be conducting a Lenten Rosary Prayer Rally all Sundays of March, praying for an end to Human Trafficking. For any men of fighting age interested in supporting this effort, please meet at St. Stephen's Oratory every Sunday of March at 3:30PM.
The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil continues until April 13th. Holy Ghost parish will be praying on Thursdays at the Allentown Planned Parenthood. Please commit to an hour that you can come to pray and contact Mary at the Pot Luck or email her at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
On April 9th & 10th, Fr. James Fryar, FSSP will be coming to our parish to give a Lenten Recollection. Confessions will begin at 5PM followed by Mass at 6PM. and then a conference. Fr. Fryar is the chaplain for the Confraternity of St. Peter and will give a talk on the three principles of the Confraternity and another on praying the Holy Mass. All are invited to attend.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Mar. 16th - Mar. 23rd
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, March 16th -
2nd Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - The McCoy Family
Monday, March 17th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - †Repose of the souls of Dang Tam & DangHahn
8AM - Living & Deceased members of the DeSanto & Ott Families
Tuesday, March 18th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Stephanie Lynn
8AM - Brett Cretella
Wednesday, March 19th - St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Confessor
*7AM - Nick Perri
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Thomas Sukley Sr.
Thursday, March 20th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Anthony McCue
8AM - Maria Colon
Friday, March 21st - Feria of Lent
*7AM - †Repose of the souls of Felix & Mary Fezzuoglio
8AM - Christine Wittman
6:30PM -
Saturday, March 22nd - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Sedler Family
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Jose Mesa
Sunday, March 23rd -
3rd Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Deceased members of the Winn Family
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb. And when He had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke, and the multitudes were in admiration at it. But some of them said: He casteth out devils by Beelzebub, the prince of devils. And others, tempting, asked of Him a sign from heaven. But He, seeing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be brought to desolation, and house upon house shall fall. And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say that through Beelzebub I cast out devils. Now if I cast out devils by Beelzebub, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore, they shall be your judges. But if I by the finger of God cast out devils: doubtless the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keepeth his court, those things are in peace which he possesseth. But if a stronger than he come upon him and overcome him, he will take away all his armour wherein he trusted, and will distribute his spoils. He that is not with Me is against Me: and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through places without water, seeking rest: and not finding, he saith: I will return into my house whence I came out. And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then he goeth and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and entering in they dwell there. And the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. And it came to pass, as He spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to Him: Blessed is the womb that bore Thee, and the paps that gave Thee suck. But He said: Yea, rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Classes for First Holy Communion begin today, Sunday, March 16th after the 10:30AM Mass.
The Pro-Life Holy Hour & meeting are on Wednesday, March 19th from 6-7:30PM at St. Stephen’s.
The Journeying With Mary mothers’ group will meet Thursday, March 20th at 9:30AM at St. Stephen’s.
The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil continues until April 13th. Holy Ghost parish will be praying on Thursdays at the Allentown Planned Parenthood. Please commit to an hour that you can come to pray and contact Mary at the Pot Luck or email her at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
Our Pro-Life Group will be hosting a Helpers of God's Precious Infants Prayer Pilgrimage on Wednesday, March 19th beginning with Mass at St. Stephen's Oratory at 8AM followed by Eucharistic Adoration, a Prayer Procession, closing Benediction. RSVP at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
Helping Hands, a Holy Ghost apostolate that helps parishioners in need by providing meals, will host a Volunteer Meal-Making Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00AM-11:00 am in the Social Hall. All are welcome to join in this corporal work of mercy.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Mar. 9th - Mar. 16th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, March 9th -
1st Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Jeanette Poniktera
Monday, March 10th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Carrie Lu
8AM - Scott & Eileen Yost
Tuesday, March 11th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Joseph McCue
8AM - Deceased members of the Troelsch Family
Wednesday, March 12th - Ember Wednesday of Lent
*7AM - Br. Rick Bond
8AM - All Poor Souls
Thursday, March 13th - Feria of Lent
*7AM - Intentions of the Cavanagh Family
8AM - Intentions of the Confraternity of St. Peter
Friday, March 14th - Ember Friday of Lent
*7AM - Faustina Kutzona
8AM - Intentions of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Association
6:30PM -
Saturday, March 15th - Ember Saturday of Lent
*7AM - Binh Thanh Nguyen
8AM - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mullen
Sunday, March 16th -
2nd Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - The McCoy Family
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus took Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: and He was transfigured before them. And His face did shine as the sun: and His garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with Him. And Peter answering said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if Thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. And lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye Him. And the disciples hearing, fell upon their face and were very much afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said to them: Arise, and fear not. And they lifting up their eyes saw no one, but only Jesus. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying: Tell the vision to no man until the Son of Man be risen from the dead. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The ceremony of enrollment into the Confraternity will take place today after the 8:30AM and 10:30AM Masses.
The Women’s Rosary & Altar Society will meet on Saturday, March 15th at 9AM. The Girls’ Youth Group will meet that after at 3PM.
Classes for First Holy Communion begin Sunday, March 16th after the 10:30AM Mass.
The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil continues until April 13th. Holy Ghost parish will be praying on Thursdays at the Allentown Planned Parenthood. Please commit to an hour that you can come to pray and contact Mary at the Pot Luck or email her at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
Our Pro-Life Group will be hosting a Helpers of God's Precious Infants Prayer Pilgrimage on Wednesday, March 19th beginning with Mass at St. Stephen's Oratory at 8AM followed by Eucharistic Adoration, a Prayer Procession, closing Benediction. RSVP at schedule40dfl@gmail.com.
Helping Hands, a Holy Ghost apostolate that helps parishioners in need by providing meals, will host a Volunteer Meal-Making Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00AM-11:00 am in the Social Hall. All are welcome to join in this corporal work of mercy.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Mar. 2nd - Mar. 9th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, March 2nd -
Quinquagesima Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemarie Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, March 3rd - Feria
*7AM - †Repose of the soul of Elizabeth McCaffrey
8AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, March 4th - St. Casimir, Confessor
*7AM - Edward McCaffrey
8AM - John & Margarete Pheasant
Wednesday, March 5th - Ash Wednesday
*7AM - Mary Ann Morales
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Richard Walsh
12PM -
7PM -
Thursday, March 6th - Thursday after Ash Wednesday
*7AM - Intentions of the FSSP & Confraternity of St. Peter
8AM - †Repose of the souls of Mr. & Mrs. James Henwood
Friday, March 7th - Friday after Ash Wednesday
*7AM - St. Therese Group
8AM - Intentions of the St. Monica Association
7PM - †Repose of the soul of Thomas Hickey
Saturday, March 8th - Saturday after Ash Wednesday
*7AM - Ann Burns
8AM - †Repose of the souls of Martin & Helen Lynn
Sunday, March 9th -
1st Sunday of Lent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Jeanette Poniktera
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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AT that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards He was hungry. And the tempter coming said to Him: If Thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Who answered and said: It is written: Not in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God. Then the devil took Him up into the holy city and set Him upon the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him: If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down. For it is written: That He hath given His angels charge over Thee, and in their hands shall they bear Thee up, lest perhaps Thou dash Thy foot against a stone. Jesus said to him: It is written again: Thou shalt not tempt the Lord Thy God. Again the devil took Him up into a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them, and said to Him: All these will I give Thee, if falling down Thou wilt adore me. Then Jesus saith to him: Begone, Satan! for it is written: The Lord thy God shalt thou adore, and Him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil left Him: and behold angels came, and ministered to Him. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Wednesday, March 5th, is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
The Mass schedule is as follows:
7AM - St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
8AM - Holy Ghost Parish
12PM - Holy Ghost Parish
7PM - Holy Ghost Parish
Confessions will be heard for 30 minutes before each of the Masses at Holy Ghost and ashes will be given at all the Masses.
The final Angelic Warfare Confraternity class will take place today Sunday, March 2nd. The ceremony of enrollment into the Confraternity will take place after the 8AM and 7PM Masses on March 7th (Feast of St. Thomas), and after the 8:30AM and 10:30AM Masses on Sunday, March 9th.
Friday, March 7th, is 1st Friday. Mass will be at 8AM and 7PM with Eucharistic Adoration from 9AM-6:45PM concluded by Benediction. Please sign-up on the sheet in the back of the church to commit to a Holy Hour.
The Friends of St. Dominic Savio will meet on Saturday, March 9th at 9AM.
Helping Hands, a Holy Ghost apostolate that helps parishioners in need by providing meals, will host a Volunteer Meal-Making Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00AM-11:00 am in the Social Hall. All are welcome to join in this corporal work of mercy.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Feb. 23rd - Mar. 2nd
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, February 23rd -
Sexagesima Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Macrina Mullen
Monday, February 24th - St. Matthias, Apostle
8AM - Ewa Kutyla
Tuesday, February 25th - Feria
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Frank Bianco
Wednesday, February 26th - Feria
8AM - All Poor Souls
Thursday, February 27th - St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Confessor
8AM - Dr. & Mrs. Canlas
Friday, February 28th - Feria
8AM - Rod Garcia
Saturday, March 1st - Immaculate Heart of Mary
8AM - Ian Mullen
Sunday, March 2nd -
Quinquagesima Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemarie Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus took unto Him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man. For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked and scourged and spit upon: and after they have scourged Him, they will put Him to death, and the third day He shall rise again. And they understood none of these things, and this word was hid from them, and they understood not the things that were said. Now it came to pass, when He drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the wayside, begging. And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant. And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace. But he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, He asked him, saying: What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see. And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight, thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he saw and followed Him glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Angelic Warfare Confraternity class is canceled today, Sunday, February 23rd. The final class will take place on Sunday, March 2nd. The ceremony of enrollment into the Confraternity will take place after the 8AM and 7PM Masses on March 7th (Feast of St. Thomas), and after the 8:30AM and 10:30AM Masses on Sunday, March 9th.
Holy Ghost Parish Ice Skating Day will take place on Friday, February 28th, from 1-3PM at Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink. Please refer to the emailed newsletter for more details, or speak with Fr. Gomez. All parishioners are welcome!
Helping Hands, a Holy Ghost apostolate that helps parishioners in need by providing meals, will host a Volunteer Meal-Making Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 9:00AM-11:00 am in the Social Hall. All are welcome to join in this corporal work of mercy.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Feb. 16th - Feb. 23rd
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, February 16th -
Septuagesima Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Marie Kelby
Monday, February 17th - Feria
8AM - Intentions of Brenda & Christina Kearns & Family
Tuesday, February 18th - Feria
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Peter Ottessen
Wednesday, February 19th - Feria
8AM - Justyna Rzucidco
Thursday, February 20th - Feria
8AM - Chuong Nguyen
Friday, February 21st - Feria
8AM - †Repose of the souls of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mullen
Saturday, February 22nd - The Chair of St. Peter, Apostle
8AM - All Poor Souls
Sunday, February 23rd -
Sexagesima Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Macrina Mullen
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time, when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities unto Jesus, He spoke by a similitude: The sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And other some fell upon a rock: and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And other some fell among thorns, and the thorns growing up with it choked it. And other some fell upon good ground: and being sprung up yielded fruit a hundredfold. Saying these things, He cried out: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And His disciples asked Him what this parable might be. To whom He said: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not see, and hearing may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. And they by the wayside are they that hear: then the devil cometh and taketh the word out of their heart, lest believing they should be saved. Now they upon the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no roots: for they believe for a while, and in time of temptation they fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they who have heard and, going their way, are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and yield no fruit. But that on the good ground are they who in a good and perfect heart, hearing the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit in patience. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fr. Gomez will offer brief classes immediately after the 10:30 Mass, on the topic of chastity in preparation for enrollment into the Angelic Warfare Confraternity on the 3rd floor in the Holy Ghost School. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if one does not enroll in the AWC.
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15-10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
The Journeying With Mary mothers’ group will meet Thursday, February 20th at 9:30AM at St. Stephen’s.
Holy Ghost Parish Ice Skating Day will take place on Friday, February 28th, from 1-3PM at Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink. Please refer to the emailed newsletter for more details, or speak with Fr. Gomez. All parishioners are welcome!
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Feb. 9th - Feb. 16th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, February 9th -
5th Sunday after Epiphany
*7AM -
8:30AM - Sanctification of the Priests of the FSSP & intentions of the Confraternity of St. Peter
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, February 10th - St. Scholastica, Virgin
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Roy Neal
Tuesday, February 11th - Our Lady of Lourdes
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Gregory Tax
Wednesday, February 12th - Seven Holy Founders of the Servile Order of the BVM, Confessors
8AM - Sarah Pheasant & Family
Thursday, February 13th - Feria
8AM - Dorothy Maleski
Friday, February 14th - St. Valentine, Priest & Martyr
8AM - Intentions of the St. Monica Association
Saturday, February 15th - Feria
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Leon Kelby
Sunday, February 16th -
Septuagesima Sunday
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Marie Kelby
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus spoke to His disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like to a householder who went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And having agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour, he saw others standing in the marketplace idle, and he said to them: Go you also into my vineyard, and I will give you what shall be just. And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour: and did in like manner. But about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing, and he saith to them: Why stand you here all the day idle? They say to him: Because no man hath hired us. He saith to them: Go you also into my vineyard. And when evening was come, the lord of the vineyard saith to his steward: Call the labourers and pay them their hire, beginning from the last even to the first. When therefore they were come that came about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. But when the first also came, they thought that they should receive more: and they also received every man a penny. And receiving it they murmured against the master of the house, saying: These last have worked but one hour, and thou hast made them equal to us that have borne the burden of the day and the heats. But he answering said to one of them: Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst thou not agree with me for a penny? Take what is thine and go thy way: I will also give to this last even as to thee. Or, is it not lawful for me to do what I will? Is thy eye evil, because I am good? So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fr. Gomez will offer brief classes immediately after the 10:30 Mass, on the topic of chastity in preparation for enrollment into the Angelic Warfare Confraternity on the 3rd floor in the Holy Ghost School. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if one does not enroll in the AWC.
For those who were unable to attend Mass this past Monday, the traditional blessing of throats in honor of St. Blaise will will be offered after the 7, 8:30 and 10:30 Masses today.
Highschool classes will take place this Friday, February 14th, from 9- 11:30AM.
The Women’s Rosary & Altar Society will meet on Saturday, February 15th at 9AM. The Girls’ Youth Group will meet that after at 3PM.
Three years ago, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter consecrated itself to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart on February 11th, the very day that the Holy Father providentially published the decree reaffirming the practice and charism that the Fraternity has had from its foundation. We ask all the faithful who are close to us to join in this novena of preparation February 2nd-10th and to renew the consecration on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11th using the pamphlets provided.
The the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15- 10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Feb. 2nd - Feb 9th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, February 2nd -
Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemarie Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, February 3rd - St. Blaise Bishop & Martyr
8AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, February 4th - St. Andrew Corsini, Bishop & Confessor
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Judith Giunta
Wednesday, February 5th - St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr
8AM - Conversion of the Jews
Thursday, February 6th - St. Titus, Bishop & Confessor
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Kathleen Horwath
Friday, February 7th - St. Romuald, Abbot
8AM - Intentions of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Association
7PM - †Repose of the soul of Thomas Hickey
Saturday, February 8th - St. John of Matha, Confessor
8AM - Intentions of Steven & Dorothy Pheasant & Family
Sunday, February 9th -
5th Sunday after Epiphany
*7AM -
8:30AM - Sanctification of the Priests of the FSSP & intentions of the Confraternity of St. Peter
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Jesus spoke this parable to the multitudes: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field. But while men were asleep, his enemy came and oversowed cockle among the wheat, and went his way. And when the blade was sprung up and had brought forth fruit, then appeared also the cockle. And the servants of the good man of the house coming, said to him: Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? Whence then hath it cockle? And he said to them: An enemy hath done this. And the servants said to him: Wilt thou that we go and gather it up? And he said: No, lest perhaps, gathering up the cockle, you root up the wheat also together with it. Suffer both to grow until the harvest, and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather up first the cockle and bind it into bundles to burn, but the wheat gather ye into my barn. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fr. Gomez will offer brief classes immediately after the 10:30 Mass, on the topic of chastity in preparation for enrollment into the Angelic Warfare Confraternity on the 3rd floor in the Holy Ghost School. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if one does not enroll in the AWC.
The traditional blessing of throats in honor of St. Blaise will take place after Mass, on Monday, February 3rd. For those unable to attend Mass then, the blessing will be offered after the 7, 8:30 and 10:30 Masses on Sunday, February 9th.
This Friday, February 7th is First Friday. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration from 9AM-6PM concluded with Benediction. All are encouraged to attend. We ask that at least 3 people sign-up to be present during each hour. The sign-up sheet is passed around each Sunday during Catechism. Contact Rosa Lawley in the Sacred Heart Devotion group rosa@sacredheartdevotion.org or 650-521-6350 for more information.
The Friends of St. Dominic Savio will meet on Saturday, February 8th at 9:30AM.
Three years ago, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter consecrated itself to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart on February 11th, the very day that the Holy Father providentially published the decree reaffirming the practice and charism that the Fraternity has had from its foundation. We ask all the faithful who are close to us to join in this novena of preparation February 2nd-10th and to renew the consecration on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11th using the pamphlets provided.
The the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15- 10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Jan. 26th - Feb. 2nd
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, January 26th -
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Andrew Pheasant & Family
Monday, January 27th - St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor of the Church
8AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, January 28th - St. Peter Nolasco, Confessor
8AM - †Deceased members of the Sebastionelli Family
Wednesday, January 29th - St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor of the Church
8:30AM - Jason Dang
Thursday, January 30th - St. Martina, Virgin & Martyr
8AM - Michael Kearns & Family
Friday, January 31st - St. John Bosco, Confessor
8AM - In Reparation to the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Saturday, February 1st - St. Ignatius, Bishop & Martyr
8AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, February 2nd -
Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemarie Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time, after the days of Mary’s purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried Jesus to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord; as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; and to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons. And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Ghost was in him: and he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when His parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he also took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said: Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word in peace; because my eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; a light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of Thy people Israel. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
His Excellency, Bishop Schlert will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, January 30th, at 4:30PM here at Holy Ghost Parish. Please remember the Confirmandi in your prayers.
Highschool classes resume on Friday, January 31st, from 9:00-11:30AM.
This Saturday, February 1st, is First Saturday. The Altar Server Guild will meet after the 8AM Mass as well as the Men's Group in Honor of the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph.
Sunday, February 2nd is the feast of the Purification, on which candles are traditionally blessed. If you would like your candles to be blessed, please place them in front of St. Joseph's altar.
Three years ago, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter consecrated itself to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart on February 11th, the very day that the Holy Father providentially published the decree reaffirming the practice and charism that the Fraternity has had from its foundation. We ask all the faithful who are close to us to join in this novena of preparation February 2nd-10th and to renew the consecration on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11th using the pamphlets provided.
The the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15- 10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Jan. 19th - Jan. 26th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, January 19th -
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
*7AM -
8:30AM - Susan Pheasant
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, January 20th - Ss. Fabian, Pope and Sebastian, Martyrs
8AM - The Ott Family
Tuesday, January 21st - St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Amie Passerelli
Wednesday, January 22nd - Ss. Vincent and Anastasius, Martyrs
8:30AM - Dorothy Maleski
Thursday, January 23rd - St. Raymond of Penafort, Confessor
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Daniel Manion
Friday, January 24th - St. Timothy, Bishop & Martyr
*6AM - John Pheasant & Family
Saturday, January 25th - Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
8AM - Priests of the FSSP & the Intentions of the Confraternity of St. Peter
Sunday, January 26th -
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Andrew Pheasant & Family
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time, when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him: and behold a leper came and adored Him saying: Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, stretching forth His hand touched him, saying: I will. Be thou made clean. And forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to him: See, thou tell no man: but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. And when He had entered into Capharnaum, there came to Him a centurion, beseeching Him, and saying: Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented. And Jesus saith to him: I will come and heal him. And the centurion making answer said: Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers; and I say to this: Go, and he goeth; and to another: Come, and he cometh; and to my servant: Do this, and he doeth it. And Jesus hearing this marvelled, and said to them that followed Him: Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Isræl. And I say to you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven: but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion: Go, and as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee. And the servant was healed at the same hour. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Journeying With Mary mothers’ group will meet Thursday, January 23rd at 9:30AM at St. Stephen’s.
Holy Ghost Parish will have a bus going to the National March for Life in
Washington DC on Friday, January 24th 2025. Mass will be at 6AM at St.
Stephen’s that morning. The bus will depart at 7AM and return around
8:30PM. Cost is $30/person. Email schedule40dfl@gmail.com to reserve
seats or sponsor a rider.
There will NOT be an 8AM Mass offered at Holy Ghost that morning.
The the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15- 10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Jan. 12th - Jan. 19th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, January 12th -
The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Children & Grandchildren of Marty & Bernadette Sukley
Monday, January 13th - Commemoration of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ
8AM - Ryan & Kornelia Mullholand
Tuesday, January 14th - St. Hilary, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor of the Church
8AM - Intentions of the Michelin Family
Wednesday, January 15th - St. Paul the first Hermit & Confessor
8:30AM - Intentions of the Paul Stopper Family
Thursday, January 16th - St. Marcellus I, Pope & Martyr
8AM - Children & Grandchildren of Martin & Bernadette Sukley
Friday, January 17th - St. Anthony, Abbot
8AM - In Thanksgiving to Our Lady
Saturday, January 18th - Feria
8AM - Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, January 19th -
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
*7AM -
8:30AM - Susan Pheasant
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to Him: They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to Me and to thee? My hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye. Now there were set there six water-pots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures apiece. Jesus saith to them: Fill the water-pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And Jesus said to them: Draw out now, and carry to the chief steward of the feast. And they carried it. And when the chief steward had tasted the water made wine, and knew not whence it was, but the waiters knew who had drawn the water: the chief steward calleth the bridegroom, and saith to him: Every man at first setteth forth good wine: and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee; and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Wednesday, January 15th, the Pro-Life Holy Hour begins at 6PM followed by the meeting at 7PM at St. Stephen’s.
On Saturday, January 18th, the Women’s Rosary & Altar Society will meet after the 8AM Mass followed by the Christmas Cookie Exchange in the social hall. The Girls’ Youth Group will meet from 3- 4:30PM.
Holy Ghost Parish will have a bus going to the National March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 24th 2025. Mass will be at 6AM at St. Stephen’s that morning. The bus will depart at 7AM and return around 8:30PM. Cost is $30/person. Email schedule40dfl@gmail.com to reserve seats or sponsor a rider.
The the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15- 10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Jan. 5th - Jan. 12th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, January 5th -
The Holy Name of Jesus
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemary Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, January 6th - Epiphany of the Lord
8AM - The DeSanto & Ott Families
Tuesday, January 7th - Feria of Epiphany
8AM - Nicholas & Taylor Battitori
Wednesday, January 8th - Feria of Epiphany
8:30AM - Maria Pozza
Thursday, January 9th - Feria of Epiphany
8AM - Intentions of Dorothy Pheasant
Friday, January 10th - Feria of Epiphany
8AM - Intentions of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Association
Saturday, January 11th - Feria of Epiphany
8AM - Luke Conrad & Madeline Titus
Sunday, January 12th -
The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - Children & Grandchildren of Marty & Bernadette Sukley
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among His kinsfolk and acquaintance. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass that after three days they found Him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions. And all that heard Him were astonished at His wisdom and His answers. And seeing Him they wondered. And His mother said to Him: Son, why hast Thou done so to us? Behold Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing. And He said to them: How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business? And they understood not the word that He spoke unto them. And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And His mother kept all these words in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace with God and men. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Holy Ghost Annual Epiphany Talent Show will take place today at 2:30PM, in Holy Ghost Social Hall. All are welcome to attend.
The Friends of St. Dominic Savio will meet on Saturday, January 11th at 9:30AM.
Holy Ghost Parish will have a bus going to the National March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 24th 2025. Mass will be at 6AM at St. Stephen’s that morning. The bus will depart at 7AM and return around 8:30PM. Cost is $30/person. Email schedule40dfl@gmail.com to reserve seats or sponsor a rider.
The the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pilgrimage will be on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory. The pilgrimage begins with Confession at 7:30AM, Mass at 8AM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the church, and Rosary procession from 9:15- 10:45AM. Pilgrimage concludes with Benediction followed by pot luck fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Dec. 29th - Jan. 5th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, December 29th -
Sunday within the Octave of Christmas
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemary Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
Monday, December 30th - 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas
8AM - Shawn & Kimberly Rieg
Tuesday, December 31st - 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas
8AM - †Repose of the soul of Roosevelt Poloni
Wednesday, January 1st - The Circumcision of Our Lord
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM -
Thursday, January 2nd - Jesus Christ the High Priest
8AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Friday, January 3rd - Sacred Heart of Jesus
8AM - Intentions of the St. Monica Association
7PM - †Repose of the soul of Thomas Hickey
Saturday, January 4th - St. Elisabeth Ann Seton, Widow
8AM - Kory Kearns
Sunday, January 5th -
The Holy Name of Jesus
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemary Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time: After eight days were accomplished that the child should be circumcised; His Name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be offered at 8:30AM, and 10:30AM at Holy Ghost and at 7AM at St. Stephen’s.
Friday, January 3rd, is 1st Friday. Masses will be at 8AM and 7PM with Eucharistic Adoration from 9AM - 6:45PM concluded by Benediction. Please sign-up on the sheet in the back of the church to commit to a Holy Hour.
Saturday, January 4th, is 1st Saturday. The Altar Server Guild will meet after the 8AM Mass.
The Holy Ghost Annual Epiphany Talent Show will take place on Sunday, January 5th, at 2:30PM, in Holy Ghost Social Hall. All are welcome to attend.
Holy Ghost Parish will have a bus going to the National March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 24th 2025. Mass will be at 6AM at St. Stephen’s that morning. The bus will depart at 7AM and return around 8:30PM. Cost is $30/person. Email schedule40dfl@gmail.com to reserve seats or sponsor a rider.
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will meet Wednesdays, February 19th, and March 19th 2025 at St. Stephen’s for Mass, the Rosary, and fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
Weekly Announcements: Dec. 22nd - Dec. 29th
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sunday, December 22nd -
4th Sunday of Advent
*7AM -
8:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
10:30AM - The Allaband Family
Monday, December 23rd - Major Feria of Advent
8AM - Walter Conrad
Tuesday, December 24th - Vigil of the Nativity
8AM - Tess McGonagle
Wednesday, December 25th - The Nativity of Our Lord
12AM -
*7AM -
8AM -
10:30AM -
Thursday, December 26th - St. Stephen, Deacon & Protomartyr
8AM - †Repose of the souls of William & Rose Dresen
Friday, December 27th - St. John the Evangelist, Apostle
8AM - Asher McGonagle
Saturday, December 28th - Holy Innocents, Martyrs
8AM - †Repose of the souls of Lawrence & Mary Fish
Sunday, December 29th -
Sunday within the Octave of Christmas
*7AM -
8:30AM - †Repose of the soul of Rosemary Schadle
10:30AM - Missa Pro Populo
*Offered at St. Stephen of Hungary Oratory
Confessions are heard starting 30 minutes before each weekday Mass and from 8AM until 11:30AM at Holy Ghost Church on Sundays.
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At that time Joseph and Mary the mother of Jesus were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him. And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His Mother: Behold, this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel: and for a sign which shall be contradicted: and thine own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed. And there was one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity. And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day. Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of Him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel. And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city, Nazareth. And the Child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in Him. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Christmas this Wednesday, December 25th, Mass will be offered at Midnight, 8:30AM, and 10:30AM at Holy Ghost and at 7AM at St. Stephen’s.
Holy Ghost Parish will have a bus going to the National March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 24th 2025. Mass will be at 6AM at St. Stephen’s that morning. The bus will depart at 7AM and return around 8:30PM. Cost is $30/person. Email schedule40dfl@gmail.com to reserve seats or sponsor a rider.
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will meet Wednesdays, February 19th, and March 19th 2025 at St. Stephen’s for Mass, the Rosary, and fellowship. RSVP by email to Hogpi@proton.me.
Each week on Sundays there is a coffee social after the 8:30AM Mass and a potluck and catechism after the 10:30AM Mass in the church hall downstairs. Please bring food and drinks to share. Visitors are invited to join us.
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