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NEWS & EVENTS
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Tuesday, December 24: 4:00pm (Livestreamed), 5:30pm, & 11:45pm (Livestreamed)
Wednesday, December 25: 11:00am (Livestreamed)
ROSARY RECITATION DURING ADVENT: November 30-December 31.
Beginning with the first weekend of Advent (November 30 – December1), we will be reciting the rosary 25 minutes prior to the beginning of all Masses. Families, individuals, or ministries who would like to lead the rosary recitation are encouraged to sign- up. A sign up sheet will be on the round table in the narthex. Please indicate which Mass you’d prefer, the schedule will be compiled and distributed. If you choose to be a leader, you will be contacted via email once the scheduled is completed.
CAROLS AND COCOA: Tuesday, December 17, 6pm, Agape Hall.
Please join the Children Choir for their 3rd annual “Carols and Cocoa!” event. This family-friendly evening includes Christmas carol singing and a reception with cookies and hot cocoa. Bring your comfiest blankets, wear your favorite PJs, and bring some cookies to share if you’d like. No RSVP needed.
ADVENT GOSPEL MEDITATION: Wednesdays, December 4, 11, & 18, 6:45pm, Multipurpose Room. All adult members of the parish are invited to join the Women at the Well prayer ministry for a time of reflection and prayer during Advent. We will meditate on the Gospels, share reflections and spend time in discussion and prayer. You can attend any or all sessions. For more information, contact us at womenatthewell@hspalmyra.com. We hope you’ll join us!
REJOICE ADVENT STUDY 2024: Wednesdays, December 4, 11, & 18, from 9:30am-10:30am, 3rd grade classroom.
Join us this Advent season with a special program called “Rejoice”! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture. This program includes an Advent prayer journal featuring daily meditations based on the Sunday Mass readings for Advent, Year C. Rejoice journals are designed to be used for parishes, small groups, families, and individuals as they prepare for Christmas. For more information, to purchase journals, or to register, contact Kathryn Gentry at 717-838- 6521, or email her at kgentry920@verizon.net. A limited supply of journals is available for $8.50. Visit https://shorturl.at/kattQ for more details.
CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY: Sunday, December 28/29, after all Masses.
The Knights of Columbus invite you to join in a Consecration to the Holy Family at next weekend’s Masses on December 28/29. We encourage families to attend and devote themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Prayer cards will be available prior to the Masses.
EPIPHANY ITALIAN MASS: Sunday, January 5, at 12:15pm, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Harrisburg. Please join us for the Holy Mass celebrated with Bishop Timothy Senior and Father Joshua Brommer. For information, please contact Maria DiSanto at 717-544-5698, or email her at disanto1@comcast.net. You can also find more information by calling Mariella Amato at 717-278-9420.
MARCH FOR LIFE RALLY: Friday, January 24, 12noon, Agape Hall.
The March for Life Rally and inspiring speeches from Pro-Life leaders will be livestreamed from Washington, D.C. This event will be available for viewing in the Agape Hall at Holy Spirit Church. Doors open at 11:30am. After the livestreamed event, participants will begin a One-Mile March to the square in Palmyra at 1:30pm. At the square we will pray a prayer for the unborn before returning to Holy Spirit for some refreshments. Let’s support this important nationwide cause together! If you have additional questions, please contact Art Bond at 717-383-8583, or email him at abond702@comcast.net.
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!