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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.
Present total $42,789
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
It’s hard to believe that our students have passed the midway point of their summer break! Here at Holy Trinity Catholic School, we’ve continued planning calendars, cleaning the classrooms, and registering new families, while some of our teachers have been attending professional development sessions with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit and the Diocese of Harrisburg. Our published office hours are from Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We are available outside of these hours – if you’d like to speak or meet with us, please contact us for an appointment.
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. Scholarships and need-based financial assistance are available, and hablamos español.
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.
If you plan on attending, please take a ticket in the atrium on your way out the door on the weekends of July 11/12 and 18/19. This will help in planning for the dinner. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Hope to see you there!
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,
We have recently completed a number of projects around the campus, and I hope that you have had a chance to see what a difference this work has made. We have finished with the installation of 160+ new windows, primarily in the school and in the rectory. The windows in the alley alongside the school were also restored to their original size. And we were able to replace several drafty windows in the rectory. This project was completed by Window World, and I would like to thank them for their hard work on this project. The money for this project came primarily from estates that had been left to the church by generous parishioners, and did not impact the main parish savings account.
We also had the concrete in front of the church replaced, as it had been uneven and cracked, and was increasingly becoming a tripping hazard. I would like to thank Noah Construction for taking care of that project so quickly! The money for this project came from the designated account that collects the money from the monthly envelopes for capital improvements. Your generous contribution to that fund allows us to cover larger projects like these without impacting the annual budget. We still have lots of projects like this ahead of us with these old buildings, but we are able to stay on top of these things thanks to your generosity.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Diocesan Annual Campaign goal. We are around 60% of the way towards our goal. If you have not yet had the opportunity to contribute, I invite you to prayerfully consider doing so. If you do not have an envelope for the campaign, please contact the parish office or go to our website and click on Online Giving. Thank you for your generosity!
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY
Dear God,
Bless our efforts in Your Name. Help us to understand Your will. Allow us to follow the invitation You have provided. We want to be rich soil — help us respond deeply and abundantly to every place You call.
Amen.
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.