Welcome
St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception BVM Church
40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions
September 13th - 15th
The church will be open for adoration each day. Please be sure to sign up for a time slot for adoration and spend time with our Lord.
This Week at St. Mary's
Religious Education Registration
New Student Registration for Religious Education classes jas begim and will end on September 3. A student is considered to be a “NEW” student if he/she did not complete the 2025/2026 catechetical year, even if they attended in previous years. - Families should be registered in the parish.
- Classes will begin on Sunday, September 13 and will be held from 10:15 until 11:20 AM.
- At least half the tuition should be paid at the time of enrollment or before classes begin. See below for cost.
Tuition: The tuition is calculated as follows:
$60.00 per child/per year in any class preparing for a sacrament.
$60.00 per Student in Grades 8 and above who are preparing for Confirmation in 2027. $30.00 for Students in Grades 3-6 who have already received First Communion. Note: Confirmation preparation begins in the 7th Grade.
The total per family will not exceed $125.00. No student will be turned away due to an inability to pay.
Religious Education Office Hours: Before and After the Sunday Morning Masses; Mondays/Wednesdays: 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM; Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM and CLOSED: Friday and Saturday
Phone – (717) 845-7629/ext2 Email – reled@stmarysyork.org.
HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES: Please let us know about the Catholic curriculum you are using and if your child is preparing for a sacrament this year.
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 $50,251.00
https://www.osvhub.com/immaculateconceptionyork/giving/funds/diocesan-annual-campaign-dac
Adult Education Series, "What We Believe" Fall 2026
When people hear the word "Catholic", the first thing that pops into their minds is a
church building. Others think of important moral issues on which the Church takes a
firm and generally unpopular position. For many, both Catholics and Non-Catholics
alike, the Catholic Church is seen as primarily an institution. The reality of the Church is far deeper and more intriguing. Come join us for the fall 2026 adult education series,
"What We Believe." We will outline who we are as Catholics, what we believe, and
how we live. This course will run for 8 consecutive weeks, with two weekly sessions available. There will be a Wednesday morning session, from 10 am to 11:30 am, beginning on Wednesday, September 16, and ending on Wednesday, November 4.
The Tuesday evening session, from 6-7:30pm, will begin on Tuesday, September 22, and ending on Tuesday, November 10. For the Tuesday night sessions only, you will
need to preregister by contacting the parish office. Come and join us for a journey into the heart of God in the company of a family that Jesus Christ called the Church.
Contact Deacon Steve with any questions
Holy Trinity Catholic School News
Catholic School LinksHoly Trinity Catholic School seeks volunteers for our cafeteria
with meal preparation, serving food, and/or cleanup. Mrs. Aida
Gonzalez is in her fourth year with us as our cafeteria manager, and
she does an amazing job! Lunch times are daily between 11:00 a.m. -
12:30 p.m., but there are always opportunities to help before or
after these times. Volunteering in this capacity is a great way to see
your child/grandchild with friends during the day and to further the
mission of our school! All volunteers must complete Diocesan
Youth Protection clearances to serve in the cafeteria. Thank you for
your consideration and support.
Youth Mass Volunteers Needed
Sign Up LinkCalling All Youth: Join Us for Youth Mass!
We are excited to invite our children and teens to take an active role in our upcoming Youth Mass on September 13th at 9:00 AM.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the younger members of our community to lead, serve, and share their unique gifts with the parish.
We are looking for volunteers to assist in many different areas. Whether your child is interested in greeting, reading, or helping behind the scenes, there is a place for them to shine! Teens are especially encouraged to participate and take on leadership roles.
Please take a moment to review the age requirements for each position when choosing a role for your child. Your involvement helps make our liturgy vibrant and inspiring.
"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
— 1 Timothy 4:12
Ready to serve? Use the link below to sign up and be a part of this special celebration!
Senior Ministry Is On the Road Again!
We have a trip planned on Wednesday, October 21 to Sight and Sound to see Joshua with dinner following at Hershey Farms Restaurant. The cost will be $ 163.00 per person and we have 30 seats reserved. For more information call Mary Jo Schmidt at (717)428-5229 or speak with Deacon Steve.
Capital Campaign Dollars at Work

We are working on the installation of lights in the front of the church to brighten the front steps on darker months as well illuminate the facade of the church. This process takes time and patience because we are working both with the city and our volunteer, Joe Lawler, to get them installed properly and to code.
In additon, we have repaired the back steps leading to the sacristy.
We have also removed several trees in the back parking lot as well as in the front.
Safe Schools, Strong Communities: An Evening with Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow
Families from St. Patrick, St. Mary, St. Joseph Dallastown, St. Rose parishes, and Holy
Trinity and York Catholic schools are invited to hear York City Police Commissioner
Michael Muldrow’s vision for the City with an emphasis on safe schools and strong
communities. He’ll tell stories, provide motivation, and welcome community
conversation as together we work toward a greater York City. Join us Thursday,
September 3, from 6:30-8 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic School/St. Patrick’s Parish -
Brenner Hall, 219 S. Beaver St. in York. No registration necessary. Refreshments and
translation headsets will be available. Come listen, be inspired, and join the
conversation.
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
ButtonHelp the Pantry as we provide food to over 1,200 households monthly, 53,000
individuals yearly. Please purchase items from the list below to donate. Items will be
collected at masses August 29-30. Thank you for your ongoing support of York’s food
insecure community!
Ramen Noodles
Hamburger & Tuna Helper
Macaroni & Cheese
Corn - 15 oz. size cans
Green Beans – 15 oz. cans
Bar Soap
Toothpaste
Feminine Hygiene products
Financial giving is also accepted, make checks payable to Catholic Harvest Food Pantry or donate via Venmo.
Adult English Choir
The Adult Choir will be resuming practices on Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 7 pm in the choir
loft. We are always looking for new members to join us. If you would like a Choir calendar, please email Missy at momschneid42@aol.com. Hope to see some new faces!
From the Pastor's Desk
Pastor's Weekly Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Our annual Forty Hours devotions are quickly approaching! We are in need of parishioners to spend time in adoration during those three days. There are sign up sheets out in the atrium. Please consider spending some time with the Lord during these days.
If you have not yet registered your children for religious education classes, please do so as soon as possible! We need to be
prepared for classes to start on September 13, and we cannot register anyone that day!
On Thursday, September 3, Holy Trinity Catholic school is hosting an event with police commissioner Michael Muldrow. We are hoping for a great turnout as he speaks about supporting our city schools, connecting with people, and his love for York City. We are looking forward to this conversation and building up our city and supporting safety in our schools. The event will take place in Brenner Hall at St. Patrick’s Church at 6:30pm. I hope you can join us!
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY
Dear God,
Move in our community: Bring Your light to the darkness, Your justice to the oppressed, Your hope to those in despair, Your healing to those in pain. Work in us, Lord, and change our hearts, making us more loving, more merciful, and more compassionate.
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.
