“To seek to know the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ; to celebrate together as a Catholic family of faith; and to share our gifts and talents in loving service to others.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
IN MEMORIAM
Please pray for the soul of Eugene Flanick, who recently passed.
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Faith Forward
Diocesan Annual Campaign
Our 2019 Diocesan Annual Campaign (formerly Bishop’s Annual Lenten Appeal), continues. Please prayerfully consider a donation or pledge. You can find prayer cards in the Narthex that can be sent to Bishop Gainer requesting that he remember your prayer intention this year. Please see the link on the sidebar of our homepage or click here for additional information in regard to the Campaign.
18th ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES: Saturday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Holy Spirit Main Parking Lot. Sponsored by the Lebanon Valley Motorcycle Club, this blessing marks the start of the riding season. After the blessing, everyone is invited back to the clubhouse for a luncheon. EVERYONE IS WELCOME (members and non-members), so be sure to invite your biker friends, as well!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
RETREAT: Friday, April 26, 4pm
REHEARSAL: Friday, May 3, 7pm, in the church. At least one parent must attend.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Saturday, May 4, 10am
SENIOR SPIRIT: Friday, May 3, 9:30am following 9am Mass
HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION: Friday, May 3, 7-8pm, Adoration Chapel
Please join us in the Adoration Chapel on Fri., May 3, to offer up our prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in reparation for our sins and of the world.
NEW BEGINNINGS: Saturday, May 4, 10am, Hometown Restaurant, Palmyra
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Saturday, May 18, 3:30-7pm, Social Hall.
Please join us for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus! Your $10 donation includes spaghetti with two meatballs, salad, Italian bread, and coffee, soda, or water. Take-outs and walk-ins welcome. The dinner benefits the Chaplains of Military Services and Holy Spirit Church. Pre-order sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex. Contact Art Bond at 717-383-8583 or abond702@comcast.net.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Week of June 17-21, 5:30-8pm. Click here for registration details.
ONGOING
LET YOUR BEAUTIFUL LIGHT SHINE❤️
Join us for our April events! In addition to our regular programming, we’ll have a movie night on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 16, where we’ll view Mary of Nazareth. Click here to view Shine’s April activities.
NEWS
CARING MINISTRY EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS needed: We are in need of 3 volunteers one Sunday a month and 2 volunteers to cover the 5th Sunday which occurs four times a year. Email, call, or text Muriel Farrell at shamrockpal44@msn.com or 717-304-7439.
WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1969? In honor of your 50th wedding anniversary, there will be a special Mass and reception on Sunday, July 14, at 2pm at Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill. Bishop Gainer will be the celebrant. To receive an invitation, please contact our Parish Office.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Knights of Columbus is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating high school student from the parish. Details and application can be found at www.hskofc10502.org. Application deadline is May 10.
The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Catholic Senior Girl for her freshman year at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applicants must be sponsored by a Mother or Grandmother/Guardian who is a member of a Parish Council of Catholic Women, is a resident of the Harrisburg Diocese, and must meet all conditions established by the Scholarship committee. Anyone interested in applying should contact Joyce Scott, Scholarship Chair, 717-737-0927, or email joynbob10@aol.com. Application deadline is May 1.
