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NEWS & EVENTS
Please pray for the souls of Ann Yanchuleff, Irene Weaver, &
Bernard Kenny who recently passed.
View Ann’s obituary here. View Irene’s obituary here.
View Bernard’s obituary here.
JOB OPENING– PARISH SECRETARY AT HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
Becky Montefour has accepted a new job and will be resigning from her position as Parish Secretary effective May 28. We thank Becky for her dedicated and kind service to the Parish and ask for prayers and God’s blessings in her next employment. We are currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Parish Secretary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Father Dijo at pastor@hspalmyra.com and Melissa Batula, Parish Manager at manager@hspalmyra.com.
EMHC TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES:
If you were unable to attend the Holy Spirit EMHC training this session, you must make arrangements and attend another training offered by the Diocese. There are a few upcoming training sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. If you need a mandate or need to renew your mandate, you may register for a training session here: https://hbgdiocese.formstack.com/forms/extraordinary_minister_training.
The training sessions are as follows:
-Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Holy Infant Parish, Manchester – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Deacon Joseph Kramer
-Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Mechanicsburg – 6 PM to 8 PM – Deacon Scott Root
-Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Saint Columba Parish, Bloomsburg – 6 PM to 8 PM – Father Richard Mowery
-Sábado, 31 de mayo de 2025 – Parroquia San Juan Bautista, Lancaster – 9 AM a 12 PM – Diácono Armando Torres *EN ESPAÑOL*
-Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Saint Katherine Drexel Parish, Mechanicsburg – 6 PM to 8 PM – Deacon Scott Root
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
GOLDEN 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.
COMMON GROUNDS JUNE EVENT: Sunday, June 1, at 7pm, Social Hall.
Our 2nd COMMON GROUNDS: Coffee, Conversation, and Catholic Social Teaching to help us come together prayerfully as Christians, using the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. We welcome (back) Fr. Anthony Dill, now pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish in Harrisburg, to share his experiences and the daily links to Catholic Social teaching in his work there. Come early at 6:30pm for beverages, snacks, and a chance to find common threads among us. Look for a Common Grounds Event each quarter!
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!