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NEWS & EVENTS
Please pray for the soul of Mariella Queipo-Colón,
who recently passed . You can view her obituary here.
In November the Church is devoted to praying for the souls in Purgatory and remembering the faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Caring Cupboard Food Donations—Thanks! 
Caring Cupboard thanks you! In reviewing the food donations over the last several years, we are in awe of the good hearts at Holy Spirit Church! September’s donations totaled 902.90 lbs. It’s a big help as they are currently serving 600 families, up from 157. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Our history is stated below.
In the 22/23 year……………. 8,632.88 lbs. of food
In the 23/24 year……………. 11,827.50 lbs. of food
In the 24/25 year……………..11,413.13 lbs. of food
Collection items needed the weekend of Nov 15 and 16: Canned corn and peas; pasta chicken noodle soup; rice (brown or white); peanut butter; ketchup and kid’s cereal.
You’re invited to the 21st Annual Saint Cecilia Sing—Nov 20
Please join our Folk Group and Sunday Choir musicians, along with the choirs fro
m Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cornwall, for an evening of joyful and inspirational songs that will lift your spirit and enliven your soul. As we begin preparing for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas, come share in fellowship and songs that will set your heart on the right path as we enter the holiday season. Saint Cecilia Sing will take place Thursday, Nov 20, at 6:30pm in the main church at Holy Spirit.
Blessing of the Bread—Thanksgiving Day Nov 27
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be held at 9am in the main church. Immediately following, Father Metzgar will bless rolls for Mass participants to take home to enjoy with your Thanksgiving day meal.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS:
2026 Calendar Collection—Nov 17—26 
The Social Justice Ministry will be accepting donations of new/unused Christmas Cards and 2026 calendars for distribution to local charities and organizations. These include the Caring Cupboard, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, VA, Cedar Haven, Senior housing and Toys for Tots. Items may be left in the narthex donation box from Nov 17—26. Note: Please do not donate ‘Mass’ or ‘You are being remembered in Prayer’ cards from religious donation mailings. Please recycle them.
VA Holiday Collection to begin Nov 17
The KofC will again sponsor a collection of personal care items for Veterans. Please drop items in the bins in the narthex between Nov 17 and Dec 7. A flyer of acceptable items will be near the bins. (No new or used books, blankets, shawls, or clothing). Items will be delivered to the VA Hospital sometime during the week of December 15. Thank you for your continued support of our Veterans.
Knights of Columbus Giving Tree & Nut Rolls
Gift items will be marked on tags hanging on the narthex tree starting Nov 20. Holiday Nut Rolls—will be available for order in the narthex from Nov 20-Dec 7.
Annual Ladies Candlelight Service and Social
Ladies of Holy Spirit Parish are invited to an evening of prayer, songs, and fellowship on Monday, Dec 1, at 6pm, followed by a covered dish dinner. A sign-up sheet will be on the narthex table starting the weekend of Nov 8.
Holy Spirit Parish Events and News:
Fraternitas Crucis – Brotherhood of the Cross
Awaken Small Group Fall Session—Going on now Wednesdays from 9:30am—11am. Reading A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers. Meets in third grade classroom. Email faithstudy@hspalmyra.com for details.
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.
Surrounding Parish Events and News:
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
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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!