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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Prayers for Sr. Rachael Wilson, IHM

On Sunday, July 27 at 2pm, Sister M. Rachael Elizabeth Wilson, IHM, daughter of parishioners David and Heidi Wilson will make her Perpetual Profession of Vows.

You may watch the livestream ceremony in the IHM Facebook page: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Immaculata, PA, which can be accessed at the following link HERE.

What a beautiful example of a young lady opening her heart to the Lord’s call to religious life! Prayers and best wishes for God’s richest blessings upon Sister Rachael and her family!

 

Scripture Reflection – July 27, 2025
Our readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time invite us to reflect upon the image we have of God. In Jesus Christ, God became incarnate. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is the fullness of revelation of God. He has revealed our Triune God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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All too often, our image of the Father gravitates to one of two extremes: the “agreeable buddy” or the “distant and angry boss.” Both extremes are catastrophically wrong! Perhaps it’s not surprising that modern entertainment has increasingly portrayed human fathers as buffoons. And now, even the term “father” and “mother” are subject to revision.

Our culture has a problem with understanding true Fatherhood. The solution is found in drawing nearer to God in His Word.
When asked how to pray, Jesus gave to us the Lord’s Prayer. In this profound prayer, Jesus teaches us to call upon God as Father, in the most intimate of terms. In the rest of the passage from Luke 11, He goes on to illustrate the type of Father we have – Holy, Merciful and Good. He is a Father who has commandments for our own good, and Who is generous in mercy toward those who seek Him.

This week, tune out the noise of a confused culture, and draw near to your Heavenly Father in prayer!

 

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.