10/18/2026
The St. Anne's St. Vincent de Paul Society extends their deepest heartfelt gratitude to the parishioners for your continued generous support of their ministry to serve the poor. Without your kindness, their works of charity would not be possible. Here is a summary of what your donations helped them to accomplish in the 3rd Quarter 2026:
Housing Assistance: 11 families/individuals ($4,350)
Utility relief: 3 families/individuals ($623.10)
Gift cards: 5 families/individuals ($95)
Bus passes: 2 individuals ($18)
ID Assistance: 1 individual ($43.50)
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Upcoming Events:
10/18, 12:00PM: Catholic Medical Association dedication for the noon Mass for all healthcare workers.
10/17, 10:30AM-12:30PM: Speak, Lord: Women's Discernment Group. Women ages 18-40 are invited to join, Speak, Lord, a free women's discernment group for those interested in learning more about the vocations of Holy Matrimony, religious life, and other calls to serve the Lord. Meetings include Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Liturgy of the Hours, talks on vocations with special guest speakers, and fellowship over pizza. Meetings take place the third Saturday of each month from 10:30AM-12:30PM at Old St. Paul's School, 219 W. Susquehanna St., Allentown. Participants may also join via zoom. For more information, call 267-775-1222 or email [email protected].
10/17-10/18: St. Anne’s Parish Retreat! Our preacher will be Fr. Vinny Fortunato OFM Cap. The theme is “Face-to-Face: an experience like no other.” Looking at the Eucharist as something alive in us, that is grounded in a place of unity. We have UPDATED INFORMATION on this retreat! The retreat will now be held at St. Francis Spirituality and Retreat Center on 3918 Chapman Rd, Easton. Cost is $150 per person for double occupancy or $100 for commuter rate. Please contact Fidelia with questions at 610-867-5039 ext. 14 or [email protected].
10/17, 4-7:30PM: News radio 790 WAEB 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner benefitting the Mercy School for Special Learning at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, 1151 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown.
10/21, 11:30AM: St. Anne's 55+ Club luncheon at The Palace. The cost of lunch is $20. Please let Emilie Heesen know if you are able to attend at 610-867-1201 or [email protected].
10/21, 8:00-11:00AM: S.T.A.R (Serving to Aid and Restore) is holding a fundraiser to help the homeless community and those in need in Bethlehem at Boscovs stores and online for Boscov’s Annual Friends Helping Friends.
10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9: 6:00-7:30PM: Grief Support Group in the Convent with facilitator Joan Doherty, LMFT, NCC. For more information and to register, please contact Fidelia at 610-867-5039 x 14 or [email protected]. Registration is required!
10/25, 10:00AM: Children’s Liturgy of the Word, “Love God and Others.”
10/25, 7:00PM: Screening of "Matt Talbot: Urban Mystic" at the Roxy Theater, 2004 Main St, Northampton, PA 18067.
10/26, 5:30PM: Please join St. Gianna and Sodality for a Holy Hour for the Dignity of Life, it will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Recitation of the Rosary followed by Benediction and Mass.
11/2, 7:00PM: All Souls' Mass in the Church
11/5, 5:30PM: St. Gianna Life Ministry Meeting in the convent.
11/6, 4:00PM-8:00PM; 11/7, 12:00PM-7:00PM; 11/8, 9:00AM-12:00PM: The Angelic Sisters of St. Paul Annual Tricky Tray and Basket Raffle to benefit their Mission Works Worldwide at St. Jane's Parish Hall, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Two., 18045.
11/8, 3:00PM: PA for Human Life: Topic: Right to Die? Please join us in the St. Anne Community Center for a presentation in followed by a discussion on euthanasia, physician-assisted su***de, and end-of-life care. Speakers: Minh Nguyen, MD, KM; Mary Bem, MSN, MS, RN: Maria Gallagher, Executive Director of PA Pro-Life Federation.
11/21, 10:30AM-12:30PM: Speak, Lord: Women's Discernment Group.
12/6, 3:05PM: Faith Night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms! For tickets, visit: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stanne41
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Ongoing Events:
Weekly Adoration is held on Wednesdays from after the 8:45am Mass and ending at 5:30pm with Benediction. Confessions will be heard from 4:30-5:30pm.
Monthly Adoration is held in the Chapel on first Fridays from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Revisiting Small Faith Sharing Group. Everyone is encouraged to learn, pray, share our faith, and grow together in discipleship. Please email Fidelia at [email protected] or contact the Rectory at 610-867-5039 for more information.
St. Vincent dePaul Society meetings held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM in the convent.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held between the 7:00AM and 8:45AM masses on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Church.
Divine Mercy is said every Friday at 3:00PM in the Chapel.
St. Anne Sodality Rosary Devotions every Monday at 6:30PM in the Church and 9:25AM on the the four Sundays of Sodality’s Mass.
Serra Club of Bethlehem meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the Convent.
Bible Study is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.
Bible in a Year Study Group is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30PM in the Convent. Please contact John Montalvo ([email protected] or 484-893-0050) with questions or for more information.
Day Time Bible Study is held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 2:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.
Men and Boys Rosary Group meets every Friday in the chapel at 7:00PM.
Small Faith Sharing Group is a way for a small group to learn, pray, share our faith, grow together in discipleship, and get to know our fellow parishioners! Everyone is encouraged and invited to participate! If you are willing to host or participate, please email Fidelia at [email protected] or call the Rectory at 610-867-5039.
12/6/26 @ 3:05 PM - St. Anne Catholic Church
