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St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception BVM Church
This Week at St. Mary's
OCIA Sign-Up
We 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
St. Mary's Archive Committee
Deacon Steve's EmailWe are working hard to gather our parish history. Please come and join us in this worthwhile project. Our next meeting will be June 24 at 6pm.
For details and questions, please contact Deacon Steve.
Holy Trinity's Race for Education Final Results
Fr. Kuchinski won the Race for Education and contributed over $ 7413.00. Congratulations!
Cultural Festival News
More InformationCULTURAL FESTIVAL NEWS
- There are still many tags left on the Take-A-Tag board. Please consider taking one to help support our Cultural Festival. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
- Volunteers are still needed. Volunteer forms are available in the pews. Please place completed forms in the box located in the atrium.
- Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5 Prizes include five $500 winners and five $100 winners.
- Dessert Table Donations Needed: Brownies, cookies, cakes, fudge, and other baked goods are needed for this year’s Cultural Festival.
- Drop-off Times: • Thursday, June 11, Parish Office (8:30 am—4:00pm) • Thursday, June 11, from 6:30–8:30 PM – Auditorium • Friday, June 12, after 11:00 AM – Auditorium
If you have any questions, please contact Jo Wagaman at 717-843-1320 or by email at jowagaman@comcast.net.
Thrift Store News
Thrift Store Facebook PageNeeded Items—Purses
Thanks for your donations!
The Thrift Store will be closed on Friday and Saturday, June 12 and June 13.
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.
Senior Ministry-James Gang Bus Trip
Our Flight 93 trip was a success! God blessed us with great weather, a great bus driver, and wonderful travelers! A BIG THANK YOU to Deacon Steve for encouraging and supporting this trip. We are planning to continue this fellowship to other places...stay tuned...Mary Jo Schmidt.
From the Pastor's Desk
Pastor's Weekly Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This weekend we observe the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Our focus is drawn in a singular way to the great mystery of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and its prominent place within our lives. This Sacrament of Christ, truly present with us, is the source and the summit of our Christian lives. Throughout the Easter Season, we celebrated with joy the Resurrection of Christ up until the sending of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Last week, we observed Trinity Sunday, marveling at the oneness of a Triune God, which had been revealed to us through the mission of Christ and the sending of the Spirit. And with today’s great feast, we see how through the power of the Holy Spirit, we remain united in and with Christ, so that we might participate now in the life of our loving God and offer perfect sacrifice to the Father.
In this weekend’s homily, I will be sharing some practical reminders for our Eucharistic celebrations, several of which come directly from Bishop Senior in the pastoral letter which he wrote for today’s feast. Additionally, we will be offering Holy Communion under both forms. This is also a moment to recall that receiving the Eucharist even only one form, either the consecrated host or from the chalice, one receives the entirety of the Sacrament, the body and blood, soul and divinity of Christ. Finally, we will be gradually reintroducing the use of the communion patens. Our altar servers have been practicing and will be assisting us with this. They will keep the paten underneath the host, showing reverence in case the host is dropped or a particle fall from it. I know that this will take some getting used to, but this will be an opportunity for all of us to show greater reverence to our Lord.
After the Spanish Mass this Sunday, starting at about 1:00, we will also have a
Eucharistic Procession from St. Mary’s to St. Patrick’s, which will include a walk around Penn Park. We would love for you to join us in this public witness to our faith in Christ’s true presence. In the event of inclement weather, we will have a Eucharistic Holy Hour in its place.
This is also Festival week! Our team has been preparing for months, and we hope that you will join us for two days of great food, entertainment, and fellowship!
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY - Trinity Prayer
O Divine Mystery, O Sacred Trinity! Surround us with Your widsom, love, power, and grace. Draw us to Yourself. Help us to rest in Your goodness. 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.