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NEWS & EVENTS
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 3 – 11
Join us in prayers daily at this link: Novena to the Sacred Heart Full
Consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
During their USCCB meeting next week, the bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event will be live streamed from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. To watch the stream, please visit: j1WyC4TSeoo.
Additional resources for the consecration from the USCCB can be found at https://www.usccb.org/
The Litany of the Sacred Heart is located here https://www.usccb.org/prayers/litany-sacred-heart-jesus enthrone the Sacred Heart at your homes if you haven’t done so already – information is located here https://www.sacredheartsisters.org/enthronement-of-the-sacred-heart.html and pray the Novena to the Sacred Heart starting June 3.
Corpus Christi Bishop’s Letter:Corpus Christi Letter English 2026
OUTDOOR MASS RETURNS – Although last year marked the conclusion of our Sunday outdoor Masses, our First Wednesday outdoor Mass continues. This summer, we will again celebrate the first Wednesday of each month at the pavilion, with one exception. In July, the outdoor Mass will take place on Wednesday, July 8, since I will be away on July 1.
Outdoor Mass Dates: June 3, July 8, 2026, August 5, 2026, September 2, 2026, October 7, 2026
Confessions will still be offered inside the church from 4:30–5:30pm before each Mass. The rosary will be prayed outside beginning at 5:30pm.
Please pray for the soul of Jean Marino who recently passed away. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Church on June 18th at 11am. Viewing will be held at Kreamer Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 17 from 6 – 8pm and on Thursday, June 18 from 9:30 – 10:30am.
PREP News
Registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year. We have moved to on-line registration this year. Click the QR Code shared here or visit our page on the website under “Faith Formation: PREP (Religious Ed). Please contact us at the following email prep@hspalmyra.com with any questions.
Holy Spirit High School Youth Group – Now forming!
We’ve got exciting news to share! We’re building something new for high schoolers starting this fall, and we need your help! We are looking for parent volunteers and teen youth leaders to help us roll out this exciting youth program built on faith, community and service. Join us at information sessions scheduled for June 14 and July 19 at 4pm in the Multipurpose room. Hope to see you there!
Prayer Intentions for Parishioners’ Relatives Serving in the Armed Forces 
Parishioners who wish to request prayer intentions for their relatives currently serving in all our Armed Forces are invited to email names to church@hspalmyra.com. We are compiling a list to share in future bulletins and on our website. We thank you for your dedication, service, bravery and sacrifice in serving our Country.
SPIRITFEST News
Mark your calendars for SpiritFest 2026 being held at Holy Spirit on August 7 and 8. Below are some needs as we prepare for the big event.
Basket Raffle Donations
We are hoping to have another successful basket raffle again this year with your help. Kindly drop off donations of cash or gift cards at the parish office to the attention of Amy: Basket Raffle Donations. You can also email her at festival@hspalmyra.com. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Business Sponsorships
If you are a business owner and would like to be involved as a sponsor of SpiritFest, please reach out to Rita at festival@hspalmyra.com. She will provide the many options that exist in supporting the festival.
Church Bowling League
So, how can bowling be a ministry at a church? Well, it’s pretty simple actually. Holy Spirit is part of a local Church Bowling League. It is a Christian centered league, where we go to just relax and have fun with people more interested in God then on winning. Yes, we all try to win, but we have people with averages from 100 – 190 and everything in between. There is no pressure to perform. We just go to have some fun and enjoy time with people of faith. The League is over right now, but the new season starts up in August 2026 and goes through April 2027. We bowl Monday Evenings starting at 6pm. Teams can have as many members as they want, but 4 bowl each week. You can have 4 that bowl every week, or have more and bowl on a rotation or schedule as people are available. It’s a handicap league, so everyone has a chance to win regardless of average. So, if you are interested, please contact us at bowling@hspalmyra.com. If you have a full team – that’s great, but if it’s just you, we’ll see if we can get at least 4 people to make a full team.
Holy Spirit Parish Events and News:
Legion of Mary Ministry at Holy Spirit
The Legion of Mary is a world-wide lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatirx of All Graces, they serve the Church and their neighbor on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. Legion of Mary members at Holy Spirit meet on Wednesday evenings in the blue room in Agape Hall at 5pm. Members pray the rosary and, on occasion, go out to visit homes for prayer. The Legion’s spirituality is centered on the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, the One who not only overshadowed Mary in the work of the Incarnation, but also came down upon the Apostles on Pentecost. Sign-up to host the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Mary in your home any day over the next three months. Email church@hspalmyra.com to be added to the schedule.
Sparkling Heart Helpers Needed
Join our church light cleaning ministry two Saturdays a month at 9:30am. Email sparklinghearts@hspalmyra.com.
Respect Life Ministry hosted a Golden Hearts Luncheon in May! Nearly 40 were served a delicious meal. Thank you to participants, bakers, kitchen clean-up crew members and our cooks! It was wonderful!
Fraternitas Crucis – Brotherhood of the Cross
Adult Faith Formation Needs You!
Do you have a heart for Scripture and a desire to help others grow in faith? Adult Faith Formation is looking for volunteers to help lead small group Bible studies and Church teachings. No experience needed, materials and support provided, flexible scheduling. Say “yes” to making a difference. Contact faithstudy@hspalmyra.com or the parish office to learn more.
Once again you can purchase an ornament of Holy Spirit’s beautiful stained glass window, Dove of the Holy Spirit! This ornament is the original in what we hope will be a series of ornaments reflecting the beautiful stained glass windows of the Holy Spirit Church. Please stop by the office to purchase the Dove of the Holy Spirit ornament or complete the order form. The cost is $30/ornament. We accept cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Holy Spirit. Drop off your form with payment attached in the collection basket or at our Parish Office during normal business hours.
Surrounding Parish Events and News:
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for June
For the values of sports.
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and
nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
Quo Vadis Days
Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer, and discussions to help you explore our Lord’s call in your life. There will be priests, seminarians, and other young men like yourself gathered together for these days. Activities will include prayer (Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, etc.), games, bonfires, recreation and sports (soccer, capture the flag, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, flag football), talks, great food, and discussions.
Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this question on the outskirts of Rome. We know where Jesus went in response to His Father’s will.
Where are you going? What is the Father’s will for you?
https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/quo-vadis-days/
Ordination to the Priesthood is being held at St. Patrick’s in Harrisburg:
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Ordination to the Priesthood
Catholic Prospective on End-of-Life Seminar
The Office for Life & Dignity is hosting a seminar titled A Catholic Perspective on End-of-Life Care on July 25 at the Diocesan Center. The cost to attend is $10. Please vist this link for registration information: https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/a-catholic-perspective-on-end-of-life-care/. This session is a valuable opportunity to better understand how to approach end-of-life situations from a Catholic perspective. As these circumstances can arise unexpectedly, it is important for us to be informed and prepared. Dr. Joseph Meaney, Past President and Senior Ethicist of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, will provide insightful guidance to help deepen our understanding of end-of-life issues. He will address the importance of ethical decision-making, noting that Catholics often approach these matters differently from mainstream perspectives. He will also highlight potential concerns with certain medical and legal advice surrounding advance directives. As always, preparation for Eternal Life remains central to the Church’s teachings, even as modern biomedical and legal developments add complexity. Additionally, Mr. Paul T. Schemel will offer a practical discussion on how the Theology of the Body can inform decisions related to medical powers of attorney, advance directives, and POLST documents.
The St Joan of Arc Writer’s Group Ministry invites you to join us!
We all have creative imagination and an instinct for stories whether telling them or hearing them. Creative writing is a great way to share our faith with others and give testimony to what we believe. Jesus used story telling with the parables to teach his many followers! Writing can also be exercise for the brain as well as very healing. Do you have a story to tell? Our writing both religious and non-religious takes many forms such as memoire, devotionals, poetry, lyrics, letter writing, journaling, children’s stories, fiction and non-fiction. We invite you to join us, whether you are a seasoned author or new at writing. We meet the third Monday of every month at 6pm in room 314 of the SJA parish hall (the old school). We start our meetings with a prayer and then share our work with each other allowing time for feedback and fellowship so we can all grow in our writing and our faith. We share some writing tips along the way and prompts if you aren’t sure what to write about. We look forward to having you join us! For more information, contact the parish office at office@stjoanhershey.org
If you or a family member would like to become Catholic or complete the sacraments, there is a welcoming and warm place here at Holy Spirit waiting for you! Through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) you can enter into the Roman Catholic faith. Contact the Parish Office at 717-838-3369 for information. Classes will begin in the Fall of 2026.
If you are new to our community, we invite you to register with the parish and become a full, active participant. Registration forms are available on our website and at the office. If you are a current parishioner and have changed addresses or are moving out of the parish, please notify us at 717-838-3369. Thank you!
Our new diocesan magazine is already inspiring thousands of Catholic families across central Pennsylvania with stories of faith, hope, and service. Sign up today to receive it in your home at this link: https://hbgdiocese.formstack.com/forms/catholic_witness_magazine_sign_up
2026 Feasibility Study Results:
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!