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This Week at St. Mary's
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Marisa's EmailWe will soon begin our new class for adults who are seeking to enter the Catholic Church or those who are Catholic and wish to complete their initiation by receiving their First Communion and Confirmation.
It is not too late to join the new group, but you cannot wait any longer to enroll. We must begin in the 2026 Easter season and usually end next Easter 2027.
Please call or email Marisa Starceski to begin for next year’s celebrations of the sacraments.
DAC Diocese Annual Campaign
Click for latest DAC UpdatePlease help support our Diocese Annual Campaign. Click the button to see the latest DAC information. Scan the QR code to donate or click the link.
https://www.osvhub.com/immaculateconceptionyork/giving/funds/diocesan-annual-campaign-dac
Pilgrimage to the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
This year, on Thursday, August 6th, the Feast of the Transfiguration, the Diocese of Harrisburg will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its grassroots pilgrimage to the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland. It is a Marian day of prayer for world peace through the conversion of hearts.
Confessors will be available in the morning from 9:30 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior will celebrate the pilgrimage Mass at 1:00 p.m. in Saint Mary’s Chapel at the Shrine. Everyone is invited.
Please bring your own lunch. Carpooling is recommended. The Legion of Mary Harrisburg Comitium will host a pilgrimage bus departing at 8:15 a.m. from Saint Catherine Labouré Parish, Harrisburg, and picking up additional pilgrims at 8:45 a.m. from Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill. Reserve your seat today by sending an e-mail to Amy at amf194@gmail.com or by calling or texting Rita at (717) 884-6836.
The schedule for the day is posted at svparish.org (Saint Vincent de Paul, Hanover, PA).
Holy Trinity Catholic School News
Catholic School LinksFrom the Principal’s Desk - John Scimeca
Summer continues moving forward at Holy Trinity Catholic School as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! I am proud that we embody so much of what makes America a wonderful country here at Holy Trinity, where many of our families also celebrate heritage from outside the United States. We pray for our military veterans, we study American history and especially Pennsylvania’s role in our country’s founding, we receive visits from local firefighters, police officers, and elected officials, and we learn patriotic songs. Some of our parents have even recently become U.S. citizens! Happy 4th of July and may God bless America!
Do you know a prospective family with children between PreK (3 years old) and 6th grade that seeks Catholic values, individualized academic support, and a service-minded school community? Let us know! Our current families can qualify for a tuition referral discount for registered new families whom they send our way. We are currently accepting PreK students on a wait list, with openings in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Capital Improvements
PicturesPlease be advised, the alley ways around the church will be repaved Wednesday July, 8. Shoot out to Donald Hoyt for insisting with the city. The project should be done in time for Sunday worship. Thank you for your patients.
Thrift Store News-Volunteers Needed
Thrift Store Facebook PageThe Thrift Shop is in great need of volunteers to price and steam items.
If you can give a few hours per week, please get in touch with the shop with your hours of availability. Thank you in advance for your gift of time.
Thanks for your donations!
ST. MARY’S THRIFT SHOP
26 E. College Ave., York, PA
Open
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Telephone: 717-812-9999
Red, White, and Blue Celebration
Mark your calendars now for a parish celebration to honor our coutry's 250th. On Sunday, July 26th starting at 5:30 pm we will have a hot dog picnic supper in teh parish hall followed by some patriotic music. We are lookin gfor volunteers to help with the supper & musicians to play with the band. If you can sight read basic band music, we would love to have you join us. Please contact Missy (momschneid42@aol.com) or the parish office if you are interested in helping in any capacity.
Hope for a Better Marriage
If your marriage feels distant, strained, stuck, or even in crisis, Retrouvaille can help. Retrovaille is a Catholic program that has helped thousands find new hope, improve communication, and deepen connection. Program starts September 11. Call or text 717-356-2185. Visit our website:
Helpourmarriage.org for more information.
You can have a better marriage. Don’t wait.
From the Pastor's Desk
Pastor's Weekly Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This Monday, June 29, we observe the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. As we honor the Apostles of Rome and ask for their intercession, we should also take some time to say an extra prayer for the successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV, as he fulfills his apostolic ministry. As the visible head of the church, he is responsible for shepherding the entire people of God and preserving the unity of the church. It is a weighty task, and our prayers support him in his work!
This Saturday, July 4, is Independence Day. As we celebrate the 250 th anniversary of our country, we will have Mass at 9:00am. Among all of the other forms of celebrating, consider joining us to thank God for the gifts he has given us and the blessing of living in the United States of America.
Finally, our fiscal year 2025-2026 ends on June 30. After our finance council meets over the summer, we will prepare our annual fiscal report for the parish. I am sure that I do not say this enough, so thank you to everyone for your generous support of our parish. The gifts that you make of your time, talent, and treasure are what allow us to continue to fulfill our ministry both as a local parish and part of the church of Harrisburg. A great deal of work has been accomplished this year, and that is because of you. There are many projects and opportunities that lie ahead, and your continued generous support will see them through. As we prepare for the next fiscal year, I invite all of us to prayerfully reflect on good stewardship, and how we can together continue to build up our community. Once again, thank you all for your generosity!!
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY
Blessing for Our Country
Dear God, Bless this land that we love, a land You created, in love. We are at our best when we’re close to You. Please inspire, guide, and govern our leaders and our vision, that our greatness may be founded in and defined in You. Amen.
Please pray for the victims of the earthquake in Venezuala.
Grow Your Faith in Community
At St. Mary’s, you’ll find a welcoming, multicultural family in the heart of downtown York. There’s a place for you here!
Faith Formation
We nurture lifelong faith formation, guiding all ages to grow in love, understanding, and devotion to Christ.
The Seven Sacraments
We encounter Christ’s grace at key moments of life, strengthening us in faith and drawing us closer to God.
Ministry Opportunities
Find fullfilling ways to serve within our parish, share your talents with others, and make a real difference in our church community.
Looking for a form?
Our Forms webpage has everything you need to begin your sacrament process.