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Serve at funerals, Holy Day Masses, and other liturgies as needed.

Aims to faithfully witness and share the word of life about Christ, helping Catholics experience Christ more deeply through catechesis. Programs include Advent Series, Lenten Series, Cursillo, Parish Library, and Parish Retreat.

Calling families of prisoners, putting up a tree decorated with angels with Christmas gift requests, sorting gifts, delivering them.

Members are Catholic men and women: married, single, separated, distinguished by great devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Share spirituality and cannot be living opposed to Ten Commandments.

Committee member visits the bereaved family to help them plan the funeral liturgy. Provides booklets with suggested readings and hymns and explains liturgy procedures to families.

Boy Scout troops have been active at St. Jane Parish for more than 60 years. Ages 11-17, meeting every Sunday evening 6-7:30 p.m. in Father Farrell Hall. Activities include hiking and overnight camping trips.

Ministers to cancer patients, survivors, and families. Meets second Tuesday monthly, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Monsignor Gobitas Meeting Room. Components include professional presentations, prayer teams, small group sharing, spiritual direction.

Meets second and fourth Saturday at 7:00 a.m., with third Saturday breakfast.

Parish Religious Education Program assisting parents in teaching youth to know, love and serve God. Grades 1-6 and 7th & 8th programs.

Social club for Widows and Widowers to make new friends after loss of spouse. Meets first Tuesdays monthly, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Monsignor Gobitas Meeting Room. All widows and widowers welcome.

Short Course in Christianity. Learn to live what is essentially a Christian life in friendship with Christ. Weekend experience Thursday evening through Sunday night, held in Spring and Fall, with separate weekends for women and men.

Social, cultural, and sports activities for children including declamation contest, spelling bee, one-act play, soccer, cross country, flag football, basketball, cheerleading, track, softball, tee ball, baseball.

Promotes devotion to the eternally generous mercy of God. Meets every Saturday morning after 8:15 a.m. Mass, with intentions for those struggling with cancer and illnesses. Celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday (first Sunday after Easter).

Provides food and clothing to neighbors who are in need. Located at 841 Washington Street, Easton. Open 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6 to 7:30 PM. About 120 volunteers from three Easton Catholic churches. Collections on last Sunday weekend of each month.

Organized by parishioners to help families experiencing difficulties, deaths, tragedies, transitions, and crises.

Wednesday after 8:15 a.m. Mass, closing with Benediction at 8:00 p.m. First Friday monthly after 8:15 a.m. Mass, ending with Benediction at 12:00 p.m.

Have the honor and great responsibility of assisting with distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Also bring communion to sick and infirmed at homes, hospitals, nursing homes.

Invites all to enter into the House of the Lord. Set an example of hospitality on Sundays and special occasions.

Provides holistic care to St. Jane's community through education, health screening.

Vital link between St. Jane School, the home and the parish. Provides volunteers and raises money for the school through fundraising committees to keep tuition affordable.

Parishioners work in teams of 4-6 and serve meals at Safe Harbor in Easton and Victory House in South Bethlehem monthly. Heat, serve meals, eat with residents, listen to their stories.

Catholic family, fraternal and service organization dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism. Offers aid and assistance to sick, disabled and needy members and families. Union Council #345. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly, Monsignor Gobitas room.

Responsible for proclaiming the word of God in a way that makes the word come alive. Transmit scripture in a public, articulate, and interpretive manner.

Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the chapel. Activities include hymn, scripture reading, prayer intentions, rosary, discussion/witness sharing.

Serving homebound elderly and ill parishioners who need our love and attention. Activities include visiting, talking, reading, smiling, and providing unconditional love.

Sing and play music to help lead and inspire all who are gathered in worship. Focus on the central celebration of Sunday Eucharist.

Located across from the chapel. Resources include religious books, videos, and DVDs for parish formation.

Weekend away spent with Our Lord, run by fellow parishioners and one of our priests. Brings parishioners closer to Christ while strengthening community. Usually first weekend in March.

Brings together women of various walks of life to design and sew quilted creations. Non-sewers and experienced sewers welcome. Meets Thursday mornings 10:00 a.m., Monsignor Gobitas Meeting Room. Serves as a fundraiser for parish activities.

Statues of Mary depicting Our Lady of Fatima, carved from wood in Fatima, Portugal. Began at St. Jane's in 1986. Travel weekly to parish homes to encourage devotion.

Group of individuals who pray in response to requests from parishioners. Network committed to prayer for people in need or crisis.

Knit or crochet shawls/lap robes for distribution to home-bound/hospitalized parishioners and those undergoing medical procedures or desiring healing comfort.

Process whereby those interested in learning about the Catholic faith come together on a weekly basis to learn scriptures and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Meets on Thursdays.

Process during which the children meet in small groups discovering relationship with God. Usually a two-year process culminating in full initiation at Easter Vigil.

Implements ways to foster, affirm, educate, invite, and support those called by God. Support for Priests, Sisters, Deacons, and Religious.

Encourage each parishioner to understand, embrace and promote reverence for the dignity and sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.

Traditional Catholic rosary prayer for residents at care facilities. Old Orchard Manor Care on Mondays at 4100 Freemansburg Ave, Easton. Eastwood Care Center every Wednesday on Fairview Avenue.

International lay Catholic charitable organization in 142 countries. Learn of needs through calls and referrals; members visit homes. Funded by donations from charitable boxes and direct parishioner donations.

Invitations to a Parish Coffee extended via bulletin, announcements, personal phone calls. Meets quarterly, usually first Sunday of February, May, August, and November, in Msgr. Gobitas Meeting Room following Noon Mass.

Women parishioners of all ages and backgrounds invited to share skills, talents, gifts. Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly (except summer), Msgr. Gobitas Room, at 1:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Begins with the rosary.

Currently there isn't a group but if anyone is interested in forming one, call the parish office at 610-253-3553.

Fun community which helps youth grow in their faith journey. Usually meets monthly with prayer, worship, community building, and service.

Opportunity to experience a variety of activities within the context of the Catholic faith. Meets first and third Sundays monthly, 7-9 p.m., Monsignor Gobitas room. Activities include annual retreat, Holy Thursday church hopping, movie/games nights, community service at Safe Harbor.