Welcome to St. Mary’s!
Welcome to the online home of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kutztown! Whether you are a long-time Catholic, new to the area, considering the Catholic faith or just passing through…. Please join us, as we strive to follow Jesus Christ – the way, the Truth and the Life! He has risen from the tomb! The world will never be the same! YOU will never be the same.
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Upcoming Events at St Mary’s
On Saturday, June 7, we will have Parish Card & Game Night in the Social Hall, starting at 5:45 until 9pm. It is open to all adults, and kids accompanied by an adult. Only $3 per person includes Turkey sandwiches, chips, pretzels & water/soda. Bring a favorite game and/or treat to share. See the sign-up form in the church gathering area. Please sign up by June 1, so that we can plan well. Questions? Tom Cengeri 610-207-5831.
On Thursday, June 12, join us at the Reading Phillies for Faith Night. Game starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10. Please see sign-up sheet in the gathering area to reserve seats with your parish family!
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Scripture Reflection – June 1 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
We find Jesus, the Eternal Word of God who became man, knowing that He will soon be arrested and killed. And what is He doing? He is praying, for His apostles and for all those who will come to believe through their words. Jesus is praying for us – for you and for me. He is praying for His Church, that we will be united as one in His Church, so that the world may believe.
When God’s family is united and in harmony, the world more perfectly sees the beauty of faith in Christ. When God’s family is squabbling, the Christian faith is not very attractive. We must be united in His teaching.
If you are feeling discord or frustration with others in the Church, pray for them. Pray for a new Pentecost, so that the Church of Christ will be on fire, and united, so that all souls may come to Christ!
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Prayer for our new Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope!
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favorably on your servant Pope Leo XIV,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that by word and example
he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, D.D., J.C.L.
Bishop of Allentown
Safe Haven from Pornography
In his March 9 homily, Father John spoke of the dangers of pornography. In that week’s bulletin, there was an insert about this problem, with links to helpful resources. That letter can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Disciple Maker Index Survey
In Spring of 2024, parishes throughout the Diocese of Allentown conducted a survey of parishioners about parish life. A summary of our parish results can be accessed by clicking HERE.
In 2025, we have begun to identify plans and priorities for our parish family, along the lines of the Parish Experience, Faith Formation and Evangelization. For an explanation of our goals and the next phase of our plan, click HERE.