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St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception BVM Church
St. Rose of Lima will have daily Mass the week of October 19th, while Fr. Kuchinski is away.
Mass times:
Monday October 19th at 8:30 am
Tuesday, October 20th at 8:30 am
Wednesday, October 21st at 6 pm Confession: Wednesday at 5:30 pm
Thursday, October 22nd at 8:30 am
Friday, October 23rd at 8:30 am
This Week at St. Mary's
Holy Trinity Catholic School News
Catholic School LinksNext week, our students will end the month of October with a cherished, longstanding Holy Trinity tradition: the All Saints’ Day procession following our 9:00 a.m. school Mass! All families and parishioners are welcome to join us in the upper parking lot, and our students will come to school in the costume of a favorite Catholic saint. We are proud to emphasize the feast day that celebrates all the wonderful saints of the Catholic Church.
As we prepare to showcase our school for next month’s “Discover Catholic Schools Week,” I wanted to continue sharing some fun facts about Holy Trinity Catholic School. We count 15 of our current students who are from “legacy” families, meaning they have a parent or grandparent who attended St. Patrick’s School. We’re also proud of our location in downtown York and the many cultural and educational opportunities that it provides. In the last three years, our students have visited (mainly by walking) 11 different locations in York outside of our school’s campus – including the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, York City Fire/Police Departments, the York History Center, Creative York Art Studio, the Byrnes Health Education Center, and yes, even Wellspan Park for a York Revolution baseball game!
TMIY - That Man is You
Next meetings: Thursday 10/29 7 to 8 pm Seton Room
Saturday 10/31 6:30 to 8 am Auditorium
Topic: A New Evangelization
- Holy Boldness Needed
- Modern Mission Territory
- Baptized Yet Un-evangelized
Rachel's Vineyard - Healing the Pain of Abortion
RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT
Rachel’s Vineyard is a place of healing and hope for those struggling from an abortion. Our weekend retreats are uniquely designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God in a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental group environment.
Next Weekend Retreat:
Nov. 13-15, 2026 in Columbia, Lancaster County, PA.
To register, or for more information, contact Leah: leahsoulfilledbygrace@gmail.com or
call/text 609-709-3479 or Ana: anasoulfilledbygrace@gmail.com or call/text 908-319-2950. All Confidential; Sponsored by the Diocese of Harrisburg.
St. Mary’s Women’s Society Holiday Bazaar
Our annual Holiday Bazaar and Christmas Sale will begin on November 14th. We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up and various tasks.
In addition, we are looking for baked goods for the bake table and donated lottery tickets for the lottery tree. If you are interested in helping or donating, please contact Lin Huber, 717-887-4030
Free Adult English Classes/Computer Skills/HS Diploma Classes
Earn your high school diploma, learn to speak and read in English, or gain basic
computer skills at York Literacy Institute. Our classes are free for adults to attend. To
learn more and register for classes, visit www.yorkliteracy.org or call (717) 845-8719.
Capital Campaign Dollars at Work
Pictures of ProjectsOur latest project was to fix the sidewalk and regrade the cement leading up to the Thrift Store. Thank you to Noah Construction for your hard work on this project.
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. Picture will be added when completed.
All Souls during the month of November - deadline, October 28
The month of November is dedicated to remembering and honoring all the faithful departed. You may honor your departed loved one in two ways.
Option 1
All Souls Day Memorial Candle to be fully burned on the side altar, November 2, 2026.
$5 for each name.
Option 2
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. All envelopes received will be placed on the altar and will remain there during the month of November. Masses will be said in honor of your loved one.
Olive Wood Products by the Odeh Family
Stop by the Atrium after Mass on October 24th and 25th to purchase beautiful religious olive wood products, hand-made by the Odeh families. Your support goes to the Christian families living in the Holy Land in Bethlehem. If you would like a preview of the items, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/ILX3XGiyAd/
Women's Care Center is Hiring
The Women's Care Center is hiring a full-time Counselor. B A. is preferred. If you
like to put your pro-life beliefs into action, please send your resume and cover letter stating why you like to help young women & babies to: LynnWCCYork@gmail.com. Benefits package does not include health insurance.
St. Mary's Thrift Shop
We are in desperate need of sheets and towels. If you have any you are willing to donate, we would appreciate these items. In addition we are asking for purses and jewelry to donate. Thank you all for your ongoing donations!
From the Pastor's Desk
Pastor's Weekly Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This week, the priests of our diocese will be gathering for our annual workshop in Towson. I will be out of the office from Sunday afternoon (10/18) until Friday afternoon (10/23). If there are any urgent sacramental needs during this time, please contact the parishoffice. They will be able to get in touch with the priest who is on call for the deanery. Please note that there will be no daily Mass this week and no Confessions on Wednesday afternoon. Please pray for the priests while we are away!
This weekend we observe World Mission Sunday. It is a good time for us to recall that the mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel, to evangelize the world. This includes especially those mission territories where the Gospel has not yet been preached to all people. While not everyone can be a missionary in a far away place, we can all support the missionary efforts of the Church.
And we can all serve as missionaries here at home: to our families, our neighbors, our coworkers, and all those we meet throughout a given day. Please consider generously supporting this collection, and may all of our words and actions give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Finally, included in this weekend's bulletin is a copy of the financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. I am especially grateful to the parish finance council for their hard work.
God bless you,
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
Blessing for Harvest
Thank you, Lord, for the growth we have seen this season. Bless our harvest and those who labor to bring us nourishment. May Your provision be known, Your pruning be sure, Your preservation total. Prosper the work of our hands, Lord, 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.