March 9, 2008
"Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice!" – – Psalm 130:1
Our Parish Lenten Penance Service, Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM --- with 8 priests in attendance, Monsignor is hoping that a large number of our people take advantage of this opportunity. We start with a brief service and are available for confessions, as long as there are penitents.
Please help clean our Church!
Children's Liturgy on Good Friday is a GO! Thanks to the generous offer from some Notre Dame Faculty and others, the special liturgy in the Church Hall will happen!
Thank you! The six new beautiful brass altar candlesticks are given in memory of Vincent J. Hoyak, from his beloved wife, Alma Hoyak.
We are still accepting donations to help fund our flowers for Easter -- and prayerfully remember loved ones. Even though it will be a March Easter - help us deck the halls with springtime blooms!
Help Monsignor decorate the Church for Easter - we will decorate on Good Friday, immediately following the Good Friday services (they start at 3:00 PM, so approximately 4:30 PM). Last year was a breeze! Call the rectory if you can help!
The Sanctuary Lamp Burns In Memory of Jennifer Cresko
Notre Dame Memorial Fund: Vincent Hoyak by Phyllis Waterstreat, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Alabaugh, Lillian Snyder, Kathy Hudnik; Anna Correll by Molchan Family; Gloria Hartman by Tom & Maureen Duffy, Florence Dreger, R. C. Daugherty, Raymond & Elizabeth Logsdon, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sexton, Jacob Miller, Jr., Jane Fungard, Mr. & Mrs. James Fleming, Judy & John Paul, Mr. Joseph Mizack, Marion; Marion Jost by Lab Services, LLC
EASTER SHOPPING? Need a new Easter Bonnet? Macy's, JC Penney's or Bon Ton has the answer!!
Looking for that perfect little Easter Gift? Try a Barnes & Noble Gift Card (they are accepted at many campus bookstores!) or one of the many other gift cards offered in the March Madness Sale!!!! Sale is due March 9th & will be available for pick-up March 15th & 16th. IN TIME FOR EASTER!!!!!
Volunteers are always needed; please call Pat to get started! 610 868-3155 or email p-rasmuson@hotmail.com.
Please pray for our sick in nursing homes, personal care homes, those who are homebound & especially those who are in the hospital. Please pray for: Nicola Cuconati, Regina Watson, Miranda Bruno, John F. O'Donnell, Jessie Scanlan, John McGonigle, Victoria Sweeney, Carl Symons, Brett Posivak, George Lewis, Marie Schlottman, Margaret McLaughlin, Grace Steiner, Ron Wendell, June Grohotolski, Alice Schannel, Larry R. Melley, Nicholas Marzigliano, Margaret Massey, Barbara Balint, Charles Green, Edward Corrigan, Alfred Perelli, Paul Trongone, Dolores Davidson, Bernard Benko, Sr., Joan Tanzosh, Jacqueline Amarol, Bob Wilson and Dorothy Barkouskie
The 8th grade students of Notre Dame of Bethlehem School will present the Living Stations of the Cross for the parishioners of Notre Dame on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 PM in the Church. They will also re-enact the Living Stations on March 12 at 4:30 PM for PREP students and on Tuesday, March 18 for the school students. This is a perfect way for us, as a faith community, to continue on our Lenten spiritual journey that will lead us to one of the holiest of days in the Church year - Easter Sunday.
Irish Eyes will be smiling when 55+ Club members and friends meet on Thursday, March 13th for a "Sing-A-Long" of Irish Songs with Bernie Mulligan (and Monsignor and Fr. Joel too) leading us. Join us at 12:15 PM for a hoagie lunch or brown bag it. After lunch we'll have a short meeting led by President Lou O'Rogacs. Following the meeting, the real fun will begin when an Irish Sing-a-long will entertain members and friends. Be sure to wear your green. Join us for a fun day when everyone is Irish or wishes they were.
As always, books are available for a nominal fee ($0.25) and our 50/50 drawing and membership drawing will be held. You must be present to win and dues paid must be current.
The next CYO Coach's retreat will be held Saturday, March 15th at Mary Immaculate Seminary. The day will begin promptly at 9:00 AM and end by 3:00 PM. Seating is limited. In order to reserve your place, please remember to submit your registration form to the rectory office as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Mike Horvath at 610-866-9245.
A trip to Atlantic City will be held on Wednesday, April 16th. The bus will leave at 9:00 A.M. from Notre Dame. Cost of $28.00 per person with a rebate of approximately $20.00 per person being offered. Call Joan Kane at 610-865-3373 or Chris Nigh at 610-691-1189.
Notre Dame Blood drive - next Sunday, March 16th! The clipboards brought in a full schedule of donors. Please call Tom or Linda Merkel if you'd like to be put on a waiting list, in case someone is unable to give (610-694-8766). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and register in the Church Hall before heading out to the Bloodmobile. Thanks to all who signed up --- and will make this another Notre Dame success story!
Thank You! The Youth Group would like to thank the many parishioners who supported our recent retreat through prayer, food, supplies, and monetary donations to help defray the cost. The youth are truly appreciative of their Notre Dame family. Please know you were remembered in prayer during our snowy retreat. God Bless!
School Stations of the Cross - this Monday, March 10th at 1:30 PM, grades 5, 6, 7, 8.
The 101+ Reasons to Send Your Child / GrandChild to Notre Dame School Building Faith, Minds and Spirit
Reason #6: Saints ~ St. Patrick ~ St. Nicholas ~ St. Valentine
To our children, these names are not just holidays, but celebrations of the men and women who were strong in their beliefs and showed their loyalty to God through their love of both God and their fellow man. Our Children are encouraged to find role models in these courageous people and not the superficial athletes and pop stars that exist in our society today.
Always accepting new students! Call us for an appointment to see our school, 610-866-2231.
St. Anne's School Spring Shopping Spectacular - 35 of your favorite vendors, bake sale, flower tent, raffles and more! Join us on April 27th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at St. Anne's, 375 Hickory Street in Bethlehem.
Free Tax Preparation Assistance - Junior and Senior accounting students from DeSales University will provide tax preparation assistance free of charge to senior citizens and those with lower incomes now through Friday, March 28. Students are required to pass a test given by the IRS in order to receive certification to participate in the program. Call 610-282-1100 ext. 1868. A DeSales student will return your call and provide assistance accordingly.
Women, find your purpose and feed your soul! Due to popular demand, Notre Dame is again offering the Women of Grace Catholic study series. Based on Johnette Benkovic's book, Full of Grace, this series will begin on Monday evenings from March 31 thru May 19, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Please call the rectory to reserve your place, by March 17th, so we can order materials for all participants.
St. Vincent de Paul Society helped many needy families with heating bills, so our resources are LOW! We would greatly appreciate any donations. Keep in mind the nonperishable donation bins - as well as the envelopes for donations conveniently located by all Church entrances. Thanks you!
Thank you, Sponsors! The Dona Cori Gibson concert was fantastic! Special thanks to Rosemary Zambo for coordinating the entire event. We appreciate the following sponsors who helped make it possible by their financial support: Dr. & Mrs. Howard Bookbinder, Mr. & Mrs. David Meuthing, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zambo, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Henry, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hilton, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Maziarz, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Ripper, Mr. & Mrs. Lou Rogacs, Notre Dame Youth Group, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Grasso, and Mr. & Mrs. David Sweeney. (Yes- we need to do more events like this!)
Holy Land religious articles on sale - Palm Sunday weekend, there will be an extensive display of authentic Holy Land religious articles made of olive wood. This sale helps to support the struggling Christian minorities throughout the Holy Land. Please stop down after Mass and see the many beautiful articles on sale.
