“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.”
PARISH OFFICE – 717-838-3369
MASS TIMES
Click here to watch our live streamed Masses on YouTube.
To follow along with weekend Mass readings and music, click here.
Recorded Masses and Other Multi-Media Spiritual Enrichment
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Thursday, November 26, 9am
The Adoration Chapel and Parish Office are closed Thanksgiving Day.
No Mass Friday morning, November 27.
No PREP classes Sunday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving break.
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday Vigil – 4pm
Communion available at the Narthex doors immediately following Mass
Sunday
8:30am outside (no live stream)
11:00am; Communion available at our Adoration Chapel 1/2 hour following Mass
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday – 9am
Tuesday – no Mass
Wednesday – 6pm; 5:30pm Rosary before Mass
Thursday – 9am
Friday – 7am outside (no live stream; bring lawn chairs)
CONFESSIONS
Saturday – 5pm
Wednesday – 6:30pm
ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS
Closed Thanksgiving Day. Click here for the chapel schedule and Covid guidelines.
EVENTS AND NEWS
Please pray for the soul of Col. Henry Paul Brown, USA Ret.,
who recently passed. View the obituary here:
https://www.rothermelfuneralhome.com/obituary/ColHenry-Brown
Services will be private. Recorded services will be published
Thursday, December 3, at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Forms for memorializing your loved ones this Christmas are available at our Parish Office and at this link: Christmas Flower Memorial2020 (you must download, print, and fill out by hand). After completing the form, attach your payment and drop off either in the collection basket or at our Parish Office by December 6.
GIVING TREE: The Giving Tree is in the Narthex for your generous participation! Please return your UNWRAPPED gift in a bag by December 6. The nursing home residents really appreciate your support.
COLLECTION FOR VETERANS: The Knights of Columbus and Senior Spirit are sponsoring a collection of comfort items to support our veterans. Please drop off your items in the bins in the Narthex the final weekend of November 28/29. A list of needed items listed below. Please note: the VA Hospital will not accept blankets, lap blankets, shawls, or books. ACCEPTABLE ITEMS (for both men/women): All toiletries; tissues; new socks, t-shirts, and underwear; writing paper; pens; stamps; envelopes; gift cards.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL COAT DRIVE: The Knights of Columbus is holding their annual coat drive after the weekend Masses November 28/29. Please drop off all coats that are in good condition, of any size or season, in the bins outside of the Narthex. The coats will be distributed to Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM) and the Bethesda Mission in Harrisburg the first week in December. Thank you for your donations!
THE HOLY MASS IN SPANISH: Holy Spirit invites you to join us in celebrating the Holy Mass in Spanish. It will take place every second Sunday of the month beginning December 13 at 6pm.
La Santa Misa en Español: Holy Spirit te invita a unirte a nosotros en la celebración de la Santa Misa en Español. La misma se llevara a cabo todos los segundos Domingos del mes comenzando el 13 de Diciembre a las 6:00pm.
❤️ SHINE FAITH & FITNESS is an ongoing ministry that encourages a deeper relationship with God through sharing in prayer, daily motivational messages, and interaction on our private Facebook page. Plus zoom workouts and outdoor classes! If you’d like to be included, contact Ministry leader, Tina Kowalski, at trainwithtinak@hotmail.com.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PARISH DEACON! With praise and gratitude to Almighty God, we joyfully announce that Jorge Reyes was ordained to the Order of Deacon on Saturday, September 12! We are blessed to have Jorge serve here at Holy Spirit Church! You can watch the Ordination through the Diocese’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/hbgdiocese.
LOST AND FOUND: Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found bin located above the coat rack across from the restrooms. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of November. (Please note: items on the hat rack and coat rack are NOT part of Lost and Found.)
ONLINE PARISH DIRECTORY: We are pleased to announce the creation of a new online parish directory! No need to schedule a photo session. You will submit your own picture and the information you choose to share. The information is secure, with each family having an individual login and password. This will allow us to keep the directory up-to-date with parishioners, as well as activities around the church. It will be accessible from any device, including your laptops, tablets, or smartphones! You also have the option to print out your own hard copy from your home printer if you prefer.
To be included in the directory, please register online through this website. From the drop down menu above, select Forms/Schedules and click on Online Directory Data Form. Ron Lay and Barb DiBrito are coordinating the directory. Please contact them with any questions or if you are in need of assistance in submitting your information or photograph. Ron: 717-926-2926, ron.lay@verizon.net or Barb: 717-314-9711, bardibrito@gmail.com. For more information, click on Directory Flyer 2020.
CARING CUPBOARD DONATIONS: We are not accepting donations for Caring Cupboard at this time. If you would like to make a monetary donation or drop off items, please check their webpage for information, www.caringcupboard.org/covid19. They are in need of clean plastic grocery bags, since due to the pandemic they can no longer use cloth reusable bags. You may drop bags off at Caring Cupboard, 131 N. Railroad St. #1, Palmyra, during normal drop off hours (please do not drop off bags in the Narthex).
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