Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Northampton County

Enjoying the evening are, from left, Maria and John Pernal, parishioners of St. Rocco, Martins Creek, and Deacon Gene and Lucia Schroth of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

“Scripture teaches us that faith which does nothing in practice is thoroughly lifeless. As Catholics, we are called to reach out in love to all of our brothers and sisters in Christ ... to be the heart and hands of Jesus in ministering to those in need,” Michael and Irene Kolessar, chairpersons for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) in Northampton County, tell those gathered for the BAA kickoff for Northampton County April 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bethlehem. The Kolessars are parishioners of Sacred Heart, Bath. (Photos by John Simitz)

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Chatting are, from left, Peter and Sally Murgia, parishioners of St. Rocco, and Michael and Terri O’Connell, parishioners of Sacred Heart, Bethlehem.

Bishop Alfred Schlert talks to the group. The theme of this year’s appeal is “Called to Serve.”

Congregation of the Missions (Vincentians Fathers, C.M.) Father James Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Roseto, talks with Joseph Coccia, parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Guests listen to Bishop Alfred Schlert speak.

Dr. Augustine and Joanne Moffitt, parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, left, enjoy chatting with Bishop Alfred Schlert.

Guests view the BAA video. The appeal’s goal is to raise $5 million to help those in need.