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
DAC Diocese Annual Campaign
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Present total $50,251.00
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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 LinksFirst, thank you to our school families, parishioners, and other community partners who came to support our “Safe Schools, Strong Communities” Night last week with Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow! I am grateful to have the support of the York City Police Department in making our school campus safe, and we appreciate Mr. Muldrow sharing his vision for a strong community of York and how Holy Trinity can be a key part of that vision.
Our annual “Back to School” Night will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Brenner Hall before moving into the classrooms. We are looking forward to bringing in all our school families to meet the teachers, and we look forward to starting off the new school year with
strong parent-school communication to best support our children!
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
Pictures of ProjectsWe 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.
St. Mary's Men's Group
Our fall sessions aimed at helping us grow in our faith and become better husbands,
fathers, and followers of Jesus Christ will begin the week of September 13th. The
specific topics will be announced in the coming bulletins. You have a choice of
meeting times, Thursdays from 7 to 8 pm or Saturdays from 6:30 to 8 am. If you
are interested contact the rectory for more information.
Second Annual Gala Dinner
Please join us for our Second Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday October 3, 2026 in the Parish Hall. Our dinner begins at 6:30. Please dress in formal attire.
Help us celebrate our faith, unity, and community. If you need more information or have questions please contact Mayelyn Pichardo 717-817-1292.
From the Pastor's Desk
Pastor's Weekly Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We have had a lot of activity around the parish these past few weeks. There is work being done out in front of the church, preparing to plant some new
trees, as well as improving the lighting. I would also like to say thank you to Vargas landscaping for the work that they did around the parish. They are kind enough to do this for us every year, and it always looks great! Additionally, Noah construction has been around doing lots of projects for us, and the new steps behind the sacristy look great! Your generosity is what allows us to keep things looking great around the parish!
Next Sunday, we begin our annual Forty Hours Eucharistic devotions. The history of these devotions goes back centuries to Europe, but it was made popular here by St. John Neuman. He is the one who established our parish during his time as bishop of Philadelphia. During our three days of devotions, we will have Eucharistic Adoration, where a host consecrated at Mass will be on display on the altar. It is meant to be a time that extends the mystery celebrated during the Mass, and leads us to a more profound love for
our Lord’s gift of Himself to us. It is also meant to be a time of spiritual renewal, both personally and for the parish as a whole. I hope that you will consider making time to pray with us, and consider coming with your family to the evening devotions each night at 7:00pm. All three nights, our guest homilist is Fr. Timothy Marcoe. It will be well worth your time to join us!
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY
A Blessing for Grandparents
Dear God,
Bless the grandparents in our community. Stir in them a sense of caring, thoughtfulness, and kindness toward their preceding generations. Like St. Anne and St. Joachim, inspire them to live lives of brave faith and virtue. Give them and their families warm memories, happy times, and bright hope.
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.