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We are set up and ready for blessing of the animals. Come to Center Park at 11 AM. Hope to see you there. Bring your pets or photos.

Don't miss the Blessing of the Animals today at 11 am! 🐶🐱
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Good News from All Souls Email from All Souls Church This week's newsletter and bulletin Weekly News & Bulletin Edition for October 3, 2026 Sunday: 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time TODAY IS BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS! 11 am in Centr

New Heritage Center Exhibition Features Catholic Reliquaries

Investigating a collection of Roman Catholic reliquaries and devotional objects from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic, "Embodying the Sacred" lands at the intersection of folk art, sacred Catholic tradition and Pennsylvania Dutch culture. The exhibition opens 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, M.L.E. Foundation Exhibition Gallery in the DeLight E. Breidegam Building, Headquarters of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. Curated by Julia Sweeney '26, in collaboration with Heritage Center director Patrick Donmoyer, the exhibition is the result of Sweeney's undergraduate research as an art history major and inspired by her Catholic faith and interest in sacred art. Admission to the exhibition is free. Visitors can explore the exhibition during regular gallery hours, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the M.L.E. Exhibition Gallery in the DeLight E. Breidegam Building, 15155 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Embodying the Sacred – Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center Embodying the Sacred Religious Folk Art & Veneration of the Saints Veneration of the Saints is a central aspect of Roman Catholic tradition dating back to the early Middle Ages and the establishment of monasteries across Europe. Relics, containing small fragments of the bones of saints or objects to...

The Berks Cultural Diversity Festival for today has been postponed. But we are starting a busy October! Be sure the checkout this week's GOOD NEWS. Eucharist Adoration on Oct 2, Blessing of Animals on Oct. 3, Service of Service on Oct 11, and Potluck on October 17!🙌
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Good News from All Souls Email from All Souls Church This week's newsletter and bulletin Weekly News & Bulletin Edition for September 26, 2026 Sunday: 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time Berks Cultural Diversity Festival scheduled t

Hi everyone,
​Following careful consideration with our board and partners, Bring The Change has made the difficult decision to reschedule tomorrow’s festival.

​While we were so excited to celebrate with you, prioritizing the safety of our community comes first. A new date will be announced next week.

​We deeply appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Wishing you all a safe and great weekend!

Prayer for Peace:

O Divine Spirit of peace and love,

We come together today to honor the sacred gift of life and the hope for a world free from conflict and fear.

Guide us to speak with kindness, act with compassion, and heal wounds wherever they exist.

May our thoughts and actions cultivate understanding among peoples, nations, and communities.

Let differences unite us in dialogue instead of division, and may justice and mercy prevail in every heart.

Bless those who work tirelessly to bring reconciliation and harmony, and inspire each of us to be instruments of peace in our daily lives.

May forgiveness replace anger, and hope triumph over despair.

Grant that on this International Day of Peace, the light of love overcomes darkness, and every voice joins in a chorus of harmony and goodwill toward all.

Amen.

This week's GoodNews highlights our ongoing support for the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, the upcoming Blessing of Animals, and the Berks Cultural Diversity Festival. We invite all to participate in worship services using the bulletin and readings linked in the Goodnews. Explore how you can contribute and stay connected with our activities.

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Good News from All Souls Email from All Souls Church This week's newsletter and bulletin Weekly News & Bulletin Edition for September 19, 2026 Sunday: 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Prayer for Peace: O Divine Spirit of peace an