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 our Risen Lord!

 

Parish Breakfast – Sunday, November 17!

On Sunday morning, November 17, we will host our parish breakfast in the social hall. Breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 11am.  Join the parish family for a great time of food and fellowship!

 

Men of St. Mary’s – Hoagie Sale!

The Men of St. Mary’s are conducting their hoagie sale from November 2 through 17.  All the details can be found HERE.

 

33nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 17, 2024

Our readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time contain many signs, wonders and special effects.  In the Gospel, Jesus had entered into Jerusalem for the last time.  He would soon go to the cross, and He speaks of things to come.  Many commonly assume that these are literal predictions of what will happen at the end of time, but saints and scholars have long differed about that. 

The Lord is using images from the prophets to describe world-changing events.  Yes, some of it describes the end of time, but some make reference to a cataclysmic event that would happen much sooner: the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple by the Romans in 70 AD.  It was the end of the world as they knew it.

Our Gospel passage is complex, but the basic message is simple. Be vigilant and be prepared.  Ultimately, it’s really not about chronology, but conversion. Our task is to strive to grow closer and closer to Jesus, in preparation for the time when we meet Him face to face.

He has conquered sin and death.  Let us strive to be united to Him.  If we are in His mercy and grace, we have nothing to fear!  Come, Lord Jesus!

Holiday Bazaar – Thank you!

Thank you to all who made our November 2 Holiday Bazaar a great success.  A special note of thanks goes to the Ladies Auxiliary!  So much love and work goes into this parish event.  Thanks to all who worked and supported the bazaar!   It was a beautiful day for the parish!

 

Miracles of the Holy Eucharist

In a recent homily, Father John made reference to Blessed Carlo Acutis and miracles of the Holy Eucharist.  For more information on these works of God, click HERE!

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” – John 6:54-56

For another site with Eucharistic miracles, go HERE!