Rev. Keith Laskowski, Pastor
Rev. James Chalangadi, O.C.D., Hospital Chaplain
Deacon Jose Santos
Deacon James Wallaesa

Safe Haven Sunday

The family home is to be a safe haven. But the inappropriate use of technology in the home deprives it of this role, and is the greatest threat to the sanctity of marriages and families today. Pornography and other online threats are often one click away, and parents can feel overwhelmed with not knowing how to best protect their children in our fast-paced digital world.

This weekend, March 8 and 9, 2025, The Diocese of Allentown is taking a bold step to help families by celebrating Safe Haven Sunday. This awareness day will provide access to practical resources that any caring adult can use to protect themselves and our young people from online risks.

Safe Haven Sunday is raising awareness throughout dioceses and parishes in the United States regarding the negative impacts of pornography on individuals, marriages, families, and society.

Safe Haven Sunday is a weekend set aside by dioceses and parishes to directly address the harms of pornography. Within the context of the Mass, dioceses and parishes are able to provide teaching and resources that will support and protect individuals, marriages and families in making all homes a safe haven.

It is inspired by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ formal statement, Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography, where they explain, “The use of pornography by anyone in the home deprives the home of its role as a safe haven and has negative effects throughout a family’s life and across generations.”

Please join us with your prayers and presence as we prepare for this unique event. To learn more, please contact Rev. Allen J. Hoffa, Chair, Lumen Christi Commission at ahoffa@dioceseofallentown.com.

The purpose of this commission is to assist the Diocesan Bishop in protecting the faithful from the scourges of pornography. Using the best practices of Integrity Restored and other reputable organizations, the commission will work to implement initiatives and programmatic change throughout the Diocese so that souls are not left vulnerable to the evil of pornography.

​Our mission is to effectively aid the faithful in the fight against pornography through formation, education, encouragement, and resources. We journey alongside clergy, religious, individuals, parents, spouses, children, and families to restore and protect the dignity given us by God. We will strive to provide freedom, prevention, and healing to the faithful of our Diocese so that souls are not harmed by pornography. Click the link more more information and excellent resources: Lumen Christi Commission

 

 

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Our Parish Vision for 2025 is here!

 

After months of work by our Envisioning Team, we’re excited to share the pastoral plan for St. Anthony and Our Lady of Mercy.

 

The Parish Vision outlines 3 major priorities for our parishes. Priority 1 is Welcoming & Hospitality. Priority 2 is Confidence in Teaching the Faith, and Priority 3 is Growing in Discipleship. Guided by the data from the survey and drawing from the experience of the Envisioning Team, we discerned 3 priorities for our parish. Under each priority, we developed 2 SMART goals. And under each goal, we have listed strategies to accomplish these goals. You can read more by clicking on the PDF link below.

 

St. Anthony and OLOM Priorities, smart goals, & strategies 2024

Vatican Jubilee 2025 Website

OUR LADY OF MERCY

132 S. 5th Street, Easton, PA 18042
610-252-7381 — fax: 610-252-6757
info@olomercy.com

MASS & LITURGY SCHEDULE

Sunday @ 8:00 am English & 12:00 pm Spanish
Monday & Friday @ 8:00 am
Wednesday @ 12:10 pm & 7:00 pm Spanish
(Adoration @ 6:00 pm)
First Saturday of the month – 8:00 am

Daily Mass readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

Lecturas diarias en Español:
https://bible.usccb.org/es/readings/calendar

Reconciliation Wednesday 6:00-6:45pm or by appointment

SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA

Church (GPS): 832 Lehigh St. Easton, PA 18042
Parish Office: 900 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042
610-253-7188 — fax: 610-253-6184
stanthonys@rcn.com

MASS & LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday @ 4:30pm
Sunday @ 10:30am
Tuesday & Thursday @ 8:00am
(Adoration @7:30 am)

Daily Mass readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar

Reconciliation Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am – 8:30am
and Saturday from 3:30-4:15pm or by appointment

Our Mission Statement

Our Lady of Mercy and St. Anthony exist to create a community where people experience healing and joy that comes from a loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

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