Legion of Mary
Our Parish Legion of Mary will be in the Narthex the last two weekends of May, the 23rd and 24th and the 30th and 31st.
👉🏼Rosaries and Rosary pamphlets will be available.
Additionally, everyone will have the opportunity to request the Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to visit their home for a week during the months of July through December, 2026.
🧺 Baskets Needed for Our Christmas Bazaar! 🎄
When doing your spring cleaning, please remember that St. Mary’s CCW is beginning preparations for our themed basket raffle at the Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 7.
We are collecting:
• Gently used empty baskets
• Christmas-themed containers
(Please do not donate anything broken, stained, or discolored.)
Donations may be placed in the carton in the narthex.
As always, thank you for your continued generosity and support of St. Mary’s Parish! ❤️
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord commemorates Jesus’ ascension into Heaven.
The Ascension of the Lord remains a holy day of obligation.
Historically, this holy day has been celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday – the Thursday in the sixth week of Easter.
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. 18 Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Please note: This written reflection was prepared as faithfully as possible using an audio transcript of Father David Hereshko’s talk during the 40 Hours Devotion. Minor edits and clarifications were made for readability, grammar, and continuity due to occasional limitations in the audio transcription.
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May is primarily dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic tradition, featuring special devotions like crowning statues of Mary. Key liturgies often include Feast Days for St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), Our Lady of Fatima (May 13), and major celebrations like the Ascension of the Lord, Pentecost, and the Visitation.
Key Liturgical and Devotional Highlights in May:
• Month of Mary: Throughout May, churches and homes set up special altars, pray the Rosary, and perform crownings of Mary as Queen of May.
• St. Joseph the Worker (May 1): A celebration honoring Joseph as a model of faith and labor.
• Our Lady of Fatima (May 13): A memorial honoring the 1917 apparitions in Portugal.
• Ascension of the Lord (May 17, 2026): A solemnity celebrating Jesus’ return to heaven.
• Pentecost Sunday (May 24, 2026): Celebrated as the descent of the Holy Spirit, often with red vestments and special prayers.
• Mary, Mother of the Church (May 25, 2026): A memorial celebrating Mary’s role in the life of the Church.
• The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2026): Celebrated at the end of the month.
• Trinity Sunday (May 31, 2026): A solemnity focusing on the central mystery of the Christian faith.
Each spring, the Lebanon Motorcycle Club gathers for a special blessing of their bikes. Riders and passengers alike cherish the freedom of the open road, while also seeking God’s protection for the journeys ahead. This year, the club gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Jonestown on Saturday, April 18, where Deacon Richard Wentzel lead them in prayer and bestowed the blessing. Be safe out there!
Throwback: After prayer and blessing the bikes, Father Dagle enjoyed a ride in the sidecar with the Lebanon Valley Motorcycle Club. (2019 maybe)
Spring has arrived – Time to clean out.
We are seeking your donations of gently used items that are in working condition. Unfortunately we will not be selling clothing or shoes, unless they are new with tags.
We will be accepting donations Sunday mornings at Fatima immediately after each mass beginning May 3rd. You may also drop off items to the parish office during regular scheduled office hours.
Monday-Thursday…(Closed 11:30am-12:15pm) 9:00- 3:00. Friday…..9:00- 12:00
We have evening drop off days scheduled at Fatima on the following dates : May 20th, 21st, and 22nd from 6:30-7:30.
BUT…. If you, your family or friends would like to sell their own items, including clothing at our yard sale and put a little jingle in your pocket, rental space with tables are available. Each rental space includes one 6′ table set up on prime location, the front yard and front parking lot. All this for a bargain of $10.00. Additional tables are available-$3.00 each.
Please reserve your space ASAP, they are going quickly. Come out and join the fun.
Please call AnneMarie at the parish office 272-5674 or email
mailto:aboltz@abvmlebpa.org
Thank you, The Fun Day Committee
Download and print Father Bob’s homilies for prayer, reflection, or sharing with others. Behind each link to the printable homily is a link to the appropriate gospel reading. Click any homily title below to download the printable PDF
