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NEWS & EVENTS
Holy Spirit will have a Mass for the Repose
of the Soul of Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 29, at 6pm.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sandra Estrada, who recently passed. View her obituary here.
BASKET RAFFLE FESTIVAL DONATIONS:
Donations of cash or gift cards needed for basket raffle. We are hoping to have another successful basket raffle again this year with your help. Kindly drop off donations at our parish office to the attention of Amy Morrissey: Basket Raffle Donations. You can call Amy at (717) 574-3910, or email her at amymariemorrissey@gmail.com.Thank you in advance for your generosity!
PREP REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE: Deadline to register is May 31.
Registration for the 2025—26 PREP year has begun. Registration forms and information has been sent home with the students attending in-person and are available near the bulletin board in the east end entrance hallway. If your child is currently not registered in our program, please come by the office to complete a registration form, or print the forms out at home by using the pdfs: 2025-26 PREP Registration Form 1 and 2025-26 Med Information Form.
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
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.
EMHC MANDATED TRAINING: Thursday, May 1, at 7pm, Holy Spirit Church.
The Diocese of Harrisburg requires all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to attend a Mandated Diocesan Training. Attendance is required to continue serving in this ministry whether, distributing Holy Communion at the Church, bringing the Eucharist to the homebound/nursing homes, or if you are wishing to become part of this ministry. If you already have a Mandate, you are not required to attend the training. The Parish will cover the cost of this training. To register or for more information, contact Deacon Jorge at deacon@hspalmyra.com. Registration deadline is April 27.
HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION:
All are invited to our First Friday devotion on May 2 at 7pm in the Main Church. Spend some time with Jesus and offer up your prayers to His Sacred Heart to make reparation for our sins and the sins of the whole world.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Saturday, May 3, 3:30pm-7pm in the Social Hall.
Please join us for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus! Your $12 donation includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, Italian bread, soda, or water. Take-outs, online ordering, and walk-ins are all available. The dinner benefits charities in our community.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND: May 2-4, 2025, at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon.
The ecumenical Beginning Experience weekends are an approved program designed for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Hundreds of people have been helped to move towards successful, productive, happy lives by attending one of these weekends. Check the Harrisburg Diocesan website at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/marriage-and-family/beginning-experience/. You may also contact the Harrisburg Beginning Experience Team at 717-379-0800, or jpennat_58@comcast.net.
PREP COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Sunday, May 4, from 9:35am -10:35am.
Attention PREP Families & Holy Spirit Parishioners, all are invited to celebrate another successful year of PREP at Holy Spirit! Join us for a breakfast of thanks on Sunday, May 4 between Masses from 9:35am-10:35am in Agape Hall. Consider spending time with our Holy Spirit families, students, and catechists to enjoy coffee, bagels, pastries, juice, fellowship, and more.
GOLEN HEARTS SENIOR LUNCHEON: Friday, May 16, 12noon, Social Hall.
The Respect Life Ministry will be holding their annual Golden Hearts Senior Luncheon in the Social Hall. We hope you will join our ministry for an afternoon of fun and good food. There are forms on the table in the narthex if you miss the bulletin insert. The form is also available here using the link: Golden Hearts 2025 Spring Luncheon. Fill out the registration form and drop it off at the office, or return it in an envelope marked “Respect Life Luncheon” and drop it in the offering basket by Sunday, May 11.
FATHER COLE MASE’S FIRST MASS CELEBRATION: Sunday, June 8, 2pm, Main Church and then a reception following.
All parishioners are invited to attend and participate in the celebration of Father Cole Mase’s First Mass. There will be a reception in the Social Hall immediately following Mass with a hot and cold buffet. If you plan to attend, please sign up by Sunday, May 18, so we can plan accordingly. The sign up sheet will be available on the narthex table.
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.
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!