Published November 14. 2025 02:45PM
SS. Peter and Paul Church, Lehighton, welcomes everyone to Masses at 4 p.m. Saturday and 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday; as well as 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or First Saturday.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available 35 minutes before Masses on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for personal prayer on Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m.
Upcoming events:
• On Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m., we are inviting families bereaved since last All Souls Day to join in the praying of Vespers for the blessed repose of all who died in our pastoral care during that time. The service is open to all who have loved and lost.
• Christmas wreaths by Foothill Farm in Lehighton, 937 Mill Road, will be sold for $28 with a portion going to the parish. Pay for the wreaths at church and they will be available for pickup at the farm starting on Black Friday weekend.
• Catch the spirit of Christmas at SSPP’s Christmas Festival. Bid on dozens of baskets and enjoy some delicious food on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Continued help: SSPP Parishioners continue to make and serve bagged lunches for veterans every fourth Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the American Legion building along Bridge Street. Your assistance with money or labor is most welcome: Call the Rectory.
Cemetery reminder: Please remove any desired items from graves in our parish cemetery before Thanksgiving in anticipation of the annual pre-Christmas cleanup.