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Was a HUGE success! Final numbers to be announced soon.
2026 RAFFLE WINNERS FOR THE ST. MARY’S CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Congratulations to all our raffle winners! If you have not claimed your prize, please stop by the office with your winning number!
1st Prize - # 04823 *2nd Prize - #11862,* 3rd Prize- #11838,* 4th Prize - #03245, $500,* 5th Prize - #13073, $500,
6th Prize - #13540, $100 ,* 7th Prize - #05549, $100,* 8th Prize - # 03368, $100, *9th Prize - # 04375, $100,* 10th Prize - #10831, $100
This Week at St. Mary's
OCIA Sign-Up
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
Are you interested in advancing the mission of Holy Trinity Catholic School? Do you have experience in education? Do you enjoy spending time in the classroom and engaging the hearts and minds of young children?
Consider signing up for our substitute teacher list for the 2026-2027 school year!
Substitute teachers receive a paid stipend for a day or partial day’s work, but more importantly, they are a critical part of ensuring that, even when our teachers or staff have unexpected illnesses or emergency-related absences, the education of our students continues uninterrupted. Our teachers arrive by 7:30 a.m. to prepare for morning arrival, and afternoon dismissal concludes at 3:00 p.m. All substitute teacher candidates must be eligible to obtain Diocesan and Pennsylvania youth protection clearances. If you’re interested, please reach out to us at (717) 854-8263 or by emailing jscimeca@htcsyork.org. Thank you!
Capital Improvements
PicturesFollow the construction improvements at St. Mary's. Concrete steps are being updated by Noah Construction.
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.
Job Opportunities
ST. JOSEPH YORK IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO HIRE FOR 2 PART-TIME POSITIONS
Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry—the coordinator will be part of the pastoral staff team, reporting directly to the pastor, and must have the ability to interact successfully with the public, parents, and fellow employees. The position will begin July 1, 2026.
Assistant to the Coordinator of Religious Education—responsible for assisting with K-8th grade Religious Education Program on Sundays as well as Sacramental Preparation. Please see website for more information. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to St. Joseph Parish, Attn: Erin Maiolino, 2935 Kingston Rd., York, PA 17402 or Maiolino@sjy.org
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dallastown is immediately looking to hire a person for the position of part time (20 hour/week) Coordinator of Religious Education Program. This person would be responsible for overseeing the coordination and direction of the K-8 Religious Education Program. . Please contact Fr. Mark Weiss at the parish office, phone number 717-246-3007, for more information.
York Catholic Middle & High School has the following employment opportunities available: MS Football Assistant Coach, MS Girls Basketball Coach. Interested candidates can find details and application in links at https://yorkcatholic.org/about/employment-opportunities/.
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 Marriage
Dear Jesus,
Bless the married couples in our community and grow their bonds of love for each other. Give them the grace to share minds, hearts, dreams, growth, challenges, and strength in every season of life. Make them a sturdy shelter for each other, a place to find comfort and rest. 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.