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FISH FRY 2025: Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, & 28 and April 4 & 11 from 3pm-7pm.Come join us for our annual Lenten Fish Fry. For 2025, Dine-in, To go, and Online curbside to go is available. Featuring N. Atlantic Haddock (Baked or Fried), Crab Cakes, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Perogies, Soup, & Mac-n-cheese. To volunteer, please sign-up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EADA629A3FA7-49225444-fish, or send an email to fishfry@hspalmyra.com. We will need soda and water donations. Please drop off any donations at the church.
Diocesan Annual Campaign 2025:
For information regarding the Diocesan Annual Campaign (DAC) and how some of these funds are used throughout the Diocese, please click here. You can send your donation directly to the diocese or make an online donation here. Under parish name, select Church of the Holy Spirit Parish. Or use the QR code below. This year’s goal is $118,700.55.
Bishop’s Feb appeal letter DAC
WILDFIRE COLLECTION:
Please consider donating to Catholic Charities USA in response to the California wildfires. Reports are that thousands of homes have been destroyed with families losing all their possessions. In response, we would like to offer the opportunity to our faithful to participate with charitable assistance. If you would like to donate to this cause, please mark under memo on your check or on your envelope “DISASTER.”
HERSHEYPARK DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER!: Offer ends April 25, 2025.
Discount tickets to Hersheypark are available. Gate admission for Regular is $90.80; our price is $44.95 (ALL ages 3+) valid until January 4, 2026. You can add-on: Hersheypark Single Use Meal Deal Tickets for $19.06 each, and/or a Parking Pass for $26.00 pre-ordered or pay $35.00 onsite. Tickets purchased in 2025 are valid for any 1 public operating day throughout the 2025 calendar year, but will not be valid past their expiration date. Refunds, extensions or upgrades will not be offered. Orders must be received at the parish by Friday, April 25, 2025. Parishes will receive tickets on or before the week of May 19, 2025. Forms available on the narthex table or view them using the link: Hersheypark Discount Tickets form 2025. Checks are payable to Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
LOST AND FOUND:
Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found bin, located above the coat rack across from the restrooms. The last day to check the lost and found bin is March 9, 2025. We will donate the items after this weekend.
MINISTRY RESOURCE WEBSITE:
Needing help to set up your gmail accounts for your Ministry? Or simply trying to send a bulletin or facilities request in a quick and easy way? All forms, instructions, and parish calendars are available using our Ministry Resource Website. This website can be accessed using the dropdown bar under “Forms/schedules” or using this link: https://holyspiritpalmyra.com/ministry-resources-online-forms/ .
MUSIC DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST:
We are seeking to employ a Music Director and Organist beginning July 1, 2025. This person is responsible for oversight and training of all music ministries and the overall planning, approval, rehearsal and providing of music for liturgies, Wednesday evening, Saturday and Sunday Masses, special services, weddings and funerals and for accompanying and teaching during choir rehearsals. This person shall also be responsible for the selection of music for, and direction of, the Children’s Choir, Folk Group and Sunday Choir. If interested, or would like to know more details, please email and send your resume to pastor@hspalmyra.com and Choir@hspalmyra.com.
PREP RESPECT LIFE BABY SHOWER: Collection will take place on the weekend of February 22 & 23. The Respect Life Ministry will again hold its annual PREP student Baby Shower in February. We are collecting items to support the Morning Star Pregnancy Services of Harrisburg and Align Pregnancy Services of Lebanon. Collection of items may be brought into the classroom by the weekend of February 22 & 23, 2025.The PREP students will be given a handout with items needed by both pregnancy services. Thank you for your continued support and participation in this yearly event helping moms and their children!
ROSARY RECITATION:The rosary will be recited before all daily and weekend Masses, during Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, March 5. If you would like to lead the rosary, please contact Kathie at jimkathieb@comcast.net.
Awaken Lenten Book Study: Wednesdays: March 5- April 9, from 9:30am-10:30am & Mondays: March 3-April 7, from 6pm-7pm, 3rd grade classroom.
Join our group for a Lenten study of Walking with Jesus to Jerusalem by Fr. Mark Toups. There will be daily reflections, guided prayer, and a powerful video lead by Fr. Toups. A limited supply of journals is available for $8.50. Anyone who wishes to do the study is welcome to attend or drop by when able. For information or to register, contact Kathryn Gentry at 717-838-6521, or email at faithstudy@hspalmyra.com.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH:
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences we face in life. Holy Spirit Parish is starting their fifth grief support group for individuals suffering from the loss of a spouse, an adult child, or a parent. It will start the week of March 3 and run for 10 weeks. The group will not exceed 10 people and will meet at Holy Spirit Church once a week. Time and day are to be determined by attendees. To join or for more information please email griefsupport@hspalmyra.com.
NINJA WARRIOR COURSE AND MAIN GYM AT PARAMOUNT SPORTS: Sunday, March 2, from 2pm-4pm, Paramount Sports Complex, Annville.Parish students who attend PREP/Catholic School in grades 1st-8th are invited to join our Jr. Youth Ministry at the Ninja Warrior Course and Main Gym at Paramount Sports. RSVP by February 21 to jryouthministry@hspalmyra.com.
ITALIAN MASS AT SAINT JOAN OF ARC: Sunday, March 23, at 1:30pm.Reverend Joshua Brommer, will be the celebrant of this Italian Mass. Please join us for the Holy Mass and Italian dinner receptions following. For information, please contact Maria DiSanto at 717-554-5698, or email her at disanto1@comcast.net. Or contact Mariella Amato at 717-278-9420.
SURRENDERING THE SECRET AT MORNING STAR PREGNANCY CENTER:
Many women who have experienced abortion(s) hide the secret deep in their hearts and suffer in silence. For years women may struggle with guilt, shame, anger and depression. The Surrendering the Secret 8-week Bible study enables women to release these burdens and find healing through God’s Word in a caring, compassionate, and confidential environment. Spring and fall groups are available. To join and/or for more information, please call Morning Star at 717-403-6330, or email STS@morningstarclinics.com. All inquiries are confidential.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL (IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP):
The Community Health Council of Lebanon is offering education events and opportunities for Immigrants. Please view the workshops by clicking on the link: https://communityhealthcouncil.com/immigration-workshops/.
PRAYER LINE
Are you in need of prayer? Are you lonely or overwhelmed? The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has a prayer line available with staff who will speak with and pray with you. Your prayer intentions can be placed on the tomb of Mother Seton. Call us toll free at 1-866-202-4934, Monday – Friday, 10am – 5 pm. We are here for you.
AREBA CLUB OF ST. JOAN OF ARC, HERSHEY:
The Areba Club is open to adults in the area over 50 year old, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion. Join us for our meetings held the third Tuesday of the month at 1pm in the SJA Parish Social Hall, 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA. For more information, please contact Marge Michalski at 717-838-6415. Areba Club information, including trips, can be found at https://www.stjoanhershey.org/areba-club.html. A schedule and description of their upcoming trips is also posted on Holy Spirit’s bulletin board outside the parish office.
HOLY SPIRIT MAGNETS are available for $5 for your refrigerator and car. Stop by our parish office during regular business hours and help support the Knights of Columbus and our church!