Before the earthquake, Haiti had been described as one of the poorest countries on the face of the earth. After the earthquake, it became the poorest country on earth. Next weekend, through the Annual Mission Cooperative Appeal, we welcome Deacon Enock Berluche who will speak with us on behalf of the people of Haiti and the Source de Vie Community in Allentown. Source de Vie means “Source of Life.”

Funds are needed for projects to help the community in Haiti become self-sufficient. Hear the story, understand the plea. Your generous financial support for the Haitian people will be greatly appreciated.

St. Catherine’s Knights of Columbus Council is collecting used eyeglasses and sunglasses during the Month of May, at the Knights Corner in the Parish Center narthex. They are collecting the glasses to be distributed to needy people in our area and around the world. Please consider donating your no-longer-needed eyewear and give the gift of improved sight to those in need.

Parishioner Pat Dziubek passed along photos from the slideshow she created to honor Father Chester at the dinner commemorating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Father Chester’s 25th Anniversary Slideshow

The slideshow features photos from his time as a child in Poland, as well as from his priestly work in Africa, Bayonne and ultimately, St. Catherine’s.