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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 LinksHoly Trinity is committed to the safety and well-being of all our students, teachers, and staff members. We work hard to promote a safe school environment. We consistently review our safety protocols with York County Emergency Management and local law enforcement officers, and we also conduct regular training for our teachers and staff to respond to medical emergencies that may arise with any of the children in our care.
Last school year, we applied for and received a PCCD (Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency) security grant that greatly boosted our on-campus security infrastructure with new exterior doors. We are community partners with the York City Police Department and the York City School District police officers who are directly across the street from St. Patrick’s Parish. Last year, the city implemented a brand-new security camera system in Penn Park in order to promote the neighborhood’s visibility and overall safety. We look forward to strengthening these relationships in order to continue providing a safe school environment for our students, teachers, and staff.
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.
We are also accepting donations of jewelry, watches and purses. Thank you!
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,
Next week, we begin registration for our religious education program. Please be sure to follow the announcements and information in the bulletin. Registering in a timely fashion helps us to be prepared for the beginning of the school year! Speaking of which, it is not too late to take a tour and learn more about Holy Trinity Catholic School. We would love for you to visit and learn more about what our school has to offer.
Our parish benefits greatly from the generosity of its parishioners. And while we are all called to be generous in the support of our parish, that generosity can look different for each of us. I want to take a moment to recognize all of the volunteers who work (and work hard!) at our parish thrift shop. Every week, our volunteers come in, and spend hours each day sorting, cleaning, steaming, tagging, stocking, and working the cash register. Their hard work provides an incredible benefit to our local community, by offering quality, affordable clothing and other household items. And in doing so, they also support our parish. This year, our thrift store team, together with our Christmas Sale volunteers, have set a record. They raised over $100,000.00, which directly benefits the parish’s operating budget. Their hard work contributes to staff salaries, building maintenance and utilities, and all of the other various and sundry things that the parish needs. Thank you to all of you for supporting our parish.
In order to continue this great work, we are in need of more volunteers. If you are willing and able to contribute some time (even just an hour or two once a month), please contact the parish office. You can also speak to a volunteer or manager that you know. We count on the thrift store to help balance our budget, and I would be grateful for your consideration in supporting the shop.
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY
O God, Pour your blessing upon these summer months of sun and clouds, flowers and growth. In this season of cultivation, cultivate us as we worship, work, play, and rest in You. May this season, and all the others, serve to draw us closer to You.
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.