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ADULT FORMATION Focus on Scripture
Breaking Open the Word, Sunday to Sunday, a weekly reflection on Sunday's readings is held each Monday morning after the 8:15 a.m. Mass in the Conference Room. The Little Rock Scripture Study is held in the Fall on Monday evenings. Each year a different book of the Bible is studied for 10-12 weeks. A Scripture Study of Sunday's readings is also held on Monday evenings during Advent and Lent.
(Contact: Teresa Rodgers: 610-253-7794, Ext. 12)
What is Cursillo? Cursillo is a Spanish word that means “short course”. The full title for Cursillo means “Short Course in Christianity”. It begins Thursday evening and ends on Sunday night. During those three days those attending live and work together listening to talks given by priests and other laity. They also share Eucharist and pray together. (Contact: Nora Boyko: 610-866-6560)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament For those seeking special quiet time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, come and experience the healing power of Divine Mercy flowing from the heart of Jesus through Eucharistic adoration and Benediction on Tuesday beginning after 8:15 a.m. Mass and closing with Benediction at 9:00 p.m. At 3 P.M., the Divine Mercy Chaplet is said. The Miraculous Medal Novewna is prayed at 7:00 PM.
Adoration is also available on the first Friday of each month, beginning after the 8:15 Holy Mass
and ending with Benediction at Midnight. A rosary will be said at 7:30 PM for Respect Life, all priests, and vocations to the prieshood. Sacred Heart (time varies) Corpus Christi (after the 12 PM Holy Mass and closing with
Benediction at 4:00 PM) Forty Hours Devotion
Once each Fall, our parish
gathers to give praise and worship to Jesus present in the Most Blessed
Sacrament. This devotion is scheduled a weekend in October. Parish Retreat Our parish retreat is a
weekend away spent with Our Lord. It is run by our fellow parishioners and
past retreatants. It is time for private prayer, listening to talks and
discussions. The main focus of the weekend is community building. It is
usually held the first weekend in March. Pilgrim Statue of Mary The Pilgrim Statue Program began at St. Jane’s 13 years ago. The
Statue of Mary, depicting Our Lady of Fatima, was carved from wood in
Fatima, Portugal. The Statue travels weekly to different homes in the
parish. (Contact: Don and Diane Demko:
610-814-0656) Prayer Groups Many small prayer groups (5-12 people) meet regularly in
homes in the parish. (Contact: Deacon
Bob Rodgers: 610-253-7794) Retreat Week-end for Men and Women Each year, a special retreat week-end is planned for the men and women
of the parish. Currently the retreats are held at St. Francis Friary in
January. (Contact: George and Dolores
Pappas: 610-253-6548) Marriage Prep (Contact:
John & Diane Olock: 610-258-3810) St. Jane's Prayer Chain The Prayer Chain at St. Jane's
is a group of individuals who pray in response to the requests from
parishioners for people in need or crisis. This network of people who are
committed to prayer take action on behalf of the community on Jesus' word
to "ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door
will be opened". (Mathew 7: 7) The importance of the prayer chain is that
it faithfully intercedes on behalf of others in need by lifting up
specific requests, concerns and emergency situations. All requests are
kept in confidence. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN
REQUESTING PRAYERS: It is helpful to know a little
bit about why the person needs prayers so that prayers can be focused on
the specific need but it is not necessary. The Prayer Chain requests first
names only! Names remain on the Prayer
Chain for approximately one week. (Prayer
Chain Contact:
Gertrude Causbrook: 610-253-2826) Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Ministry at
St. Jane's has promoted devotion to the eternally generous mercy of God.
The central prayer of this ministry is the Divine Mercy Chaplet, given by
Our Lord Himself to St. Maria Faustina. It is recited every Tuesday, at
3:00 p.m. during Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel and every Saturday
morning after Mass, for the intentions of all those struggling with
cancer. Divine Mercy Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, is celebrated
at St. Jane's as a grace - filled day recognizing God's endless mercy and
desire for reconciliation. (Contact:
Rebecca Isaac: 610-258-8116) SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS Baptism Workshop
In order for parents to spiritually prepare for the Baptism of their child, they are required to attend one Baptism Workshop before the day of the child’s Baptism. These are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Monsignor Gobitas Meeting Room. (Contact: Deacon Bob Rodgers: 610-253-7794 Ext. 12)
Confirmation
Preparation consists of a two-year program. The children learn about Jesus, the New Testament and what it means to be Catholic in the Seventh Grade Curriculum. In the Eighth Grade Program, students prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Marriage Encounter
A marriage encounter is designed to give married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together. (Contact: George & Suzanne Holup: 610-250-9473)
Marriage Preparation Dialogue
The Marriage Preparation Dialogue team at St. Jane’s consists of 6-12 married couples who meet with engaged couples from all over the Allentown Diocese to help them prepare for sacrament of marriage. The team couples are responsible for presenting talks on certain key topics and holding small group discussions. (Contact: John & Diane Olock: 610-258-3810)
Reconciliation and Eucharist
The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are received in Grade 2 for children enrolled in St. Jane’s School, and in Grade 3 for children in the Religious Education Program.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Are you searching for a church to call your own....somewhere you can be comfortable worshipping God? Do you struggle with questions about LIFE – DEATH – SUFFERING – HOPE – FORGIVENESS and LOVE? These and other faith issues in relation to our Catholic belief is what RCIA program is all about. The RCIA is primarily about conversion.
(Contact: Teresa Rodgers: 610-253-7794, Ext. 12)
RCIA for Children
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for children is a process during which the children meet in small groups as they begin to discover their personal relationship with God. The children follow the stages of Inquiry, Catechumenate and Lent. This preparation culminates with their full initiation into the Church at Easter Vigil. This is usually a two year process.
(Contact: Kevin Kimmel: 610-253-7794, Ext. 13) 
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