Masses

Lord’s Day Masses at SS. Peter and Paul Parish, 260 N. Third St., Lehighton, begin on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The Rev. Christopher M. Zelonis offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with the assistance of Deacon Joseph C. Wilhelm Jr.

While reservations are not being taken, we can safely hold no more than 75 people with social distancing, wearing of masks, and sanitizing practices in place. Our parish hall (school building) live­streams Mass from church and can fit an additional 25 people.

For those who are not ready or able to join us in person, each Mass is live­streamed on our parish Facebook page, www.facebook.com/sspplehightonpa, and on our website, peterandpaulchurch.com, and is available later on our parish YouTube channel. The cry room remains unavailable, but we love the sight and sound of children!

PREP classes

Our Parish Religious Education Program meets Sundays during the school year at 8:45 a.m. in the parish hall, observing all sanitary precautions.

Contact Deacon Wilhelm at 610-377-3690 for more information.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the front door of the Rectory (enter, kneel or sit) every Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m., and every Friday from 7 to 7:50 a.m.

Additional Lenten times will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stations of the cross

Stations of the Cross (guided meditations on Our Lord’s Passion and Death) will take place every Wednesday in Lent at 6:30 p.m. On March 24 and 31, Father will hear Confessions at the Rectory front door from after Stations until 8 p.m.

Novena

In honor of the Solemnities of St. Joseph and the Annunciation of the Incarnation to Mary, Father Zelonis will hold a Novena through March 25, starting each day at noon, only on Facebook Live and the parish website, peterandpaulchurch.com.

Holy Week

Our Holy Week schedule is as follows: Masses for Palm Sunday on March 27 at 4 p.m., and March 28 at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. Extra Confession times are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week from 5 to 7 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy at 3 p.m. Tenebrae (Service of the Word and Darkness) on Good Friday at 6:30 p.m. Blessing of Easter Baskets on Holy Saturday at noon. Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Easter Sunday Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection on April 4 at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Breaking Bread

Call the rectory if you wish to purchase a copy of the Breaking Bread missal used at Mass. Hymnals contain the hymns, Sunday Scripture readings and various prayers.

Spring pie sale

Our spring pie sale will include blueberry crumb, peach crumb, banana cream, coconut custard, Italian ricotta cream, and shoo-fly, all 9-inch and fresh-baked by parishioners. Orders and payment due April 9 for pickup on April 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Order form is available on the parish website.

Groundskeeper needed

We continue to need a groundskeeper for grass cutting and trimming in our parish cemetery. Work approximately 10-12 hours a week in an open-air location. Contact Carl Marzen at 610-984-7868 or ssppcem@gmail.com.