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NEWS & EVENTS
Holy Hour for Peace – Monday, February 16 at 6:00 PM
In response to the recent unrest in our nation, Bishop Senior—together with Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of the USCCB—has invited all parishes to
Here at Holy Spirit Parish, we will be hosting a Holy Hour for Peace on Monday, February 16 from 6:00–7:00 PM in the main church.
All are welcome to come before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament as we pray for peace, healing, and unity in our communities and across our nation.
Ash Wednesday is February 18! Join us for Mass and the Distribution of Ashes
6:30am Mass; 3:45pm Prayer Service; 6pm Mass—all will include the distribution of Ashes.
Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday of Lent and Good Friday
We invite you to deepen your Lenten journey through the Stations of the Cross. By meditating on these fourteen stations, we enter into the Passion of Christ and find strength for our own daily crosses. 7:10pm in the Main Church—February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
Weekly Confession Schedule
Saturday 3pm – 3:45pm and Wednesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Lent Confession Services
St. Joan of Arc – March 22 at 7pm
Holy Spirit Church – March 23 at 7pm
Nourish Your Spirit on FORMED
Father Metzgar suggested a good preparation program to reference “How to Lent” is offered on Formed.org. Here are instructions on how to access it. (1) Go to Formed.org and choose I BELONG TO A PARISH OR ORGANIZATION (2) Then choose, FIND YOUR PARISH – type in Holy Spirit Palmyra (3) Then click next and enter your name and email address (4) Click sign-up. Enjoy the many FREE resources available there.
Women at the Well Lenten Book Study
The Women at the Well Ministry will be reading The Way of Trust and Love by Fr Jacques Phillipe as their Lenten book study. It is about St Therese of Lisieux and her journey to Heaven, her belief in God’s love and her message of “the little way.” They will begin discussing the first chapter on Ash Wednesday after Mass in the Multipurpose room. All you need is a copy of the book. Join us!
It’s Almost Time for – Fish Fry 2026! 
Come Join us for our Annual Lenten Fish Fry 2026! Dates are: Fridays Feb 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 – from 3pm – 7pm. The menu will feature North Atlantic Haddock (Baked or Fried), Crab Cakes, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Perogies, Soup, and Mac-N-Cheese. Dine-in, To-go, and on-line Curb Side To Go will be available.
We need lots of help to make this great event happen at our parish. Please visit the church’s website and look for the following link on the main page to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/Go/60b0c4eada629a3fa7-56825818-fish#/. You can also send an email to our fish fry captain at fishfry@Hspalmyra.com .
Soda and Water donations are also needed. Please drop off any donations at the church. Thanks again for your support. We are looking forward to another wonderful fish fry.
Grief Support Group – Now Forming
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences we face in life. Holy Spirit Parish is offering another grief support group this Spring for individuals suffering from the loss of a spouse, an adult child, or a parent. It will start the week of March 2nd and run for 10 weeks. The group will not exceed 10 people and will meet at Holy Spirit Church once a week. Time and day are to be determined by attendees. To join or for more information please email griefsupport@hspalmyra.com and kindly leave your phone contact information and we will call you.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
The church office follows the Palmyra School District cancellation and delays.
The Inclement weather policy for Holy Spirit Church is here: ***
When coming to Holy Spirit during or after wintry weather, please remember that the parking lots and sidewalks may not be clear (current windy conditions are causing drifting over previously cleared areas) which can pose an increased potential for slips and trips, especially for those with mobility challenges.
Please exercise prudence and consider your own safety and that of others before traveling to the church.
Holy Spirit Parish Events and News:
Tax Statements 2025
2025 Contribution Statements have been sent for requests made through 02/02/26. If you would like to receive your contribution statement and have not received one, please email Melissa at manager@hspalmyra.com to request it. For those that contribute through Parish Giving, please note that you will receive a statement direct from Parish Giving for donations made through their system – these will NOT include any donations made to the parish directly. Statements issued from the Holy Spirit Office will include both on-line and envelope contributions.
The Diocesan Office for Stewardship and Development will be e-mailing 2025 tax statements to any donor with an email address on file with the Diocese. The statement will only reflect gifts given to the Diocese such as the Annual Campaign or in response to a direct mail letter. If you wish to receive a statement mailed to your home address and haven’t previously requested to receive one, contact the Development Office at 717-657-4804 x 336 and it will be mailed to your home.
Parish Council Nominations 2026
Parish Council nominations will be held from February 1 through March 22. To nominate yourself or someone else for the council, go to our parish website under “Forms/Schedules” or pick up a copy of the nomination form on the narthex table. Please email your completed form to parishcouncil@hspalmyra.com, drop it off at the parish office, or place it in the collection basket by March 22.
RL Ministry Prep Student Baby Shower Drive
The Respect Life Ministry will again hold its annual PREP student Baby Shower in February. We are collecting items to support the Align Pregnancy Services of Lebanon and Morning Star Pregnancy Services of Harrisburg. Collection of items may be brought into the classroom the weekend of February 28 and March 1. The PREP students will be given a handout with items needed by both pregnancy services.
Fraternitas Crucis – Brotherhood of the Cross
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.
Once again you can purchase an ornament of Holy Spirit’s beautiful stained glass window, Dove of the Holy Spirit! This ornament is the original in what we hope will be a series of ornaments reflecting the beautiful stained glass windows of the Holy Spirit Church. Please stop by the office to purchase the Dove of the Holy Spirit ornament or complete the order form. The cost is $30/ornament. We accept cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Holy Spirit. Drop off your form with payment attached in the collection basket or at our Parish Office during normal business hours.
Surrounding Parish Events and News:
SJA Lenten Retreat with Father Key
St. Joan of Arc’s CCW Group will host a Retreat at St. Joan of Arc on March 7. The program will begin with Mass at 9am (Confession will be offered starting at 8am). The rosary will be prayed, followed by a brunch in the Social Hall. Father Key will present on an ancient form of prayer Lectio Divina, or divine reading. Registration is $10. Sign up at www.stjoanhershey.org/ccw-event-detail.html by February 26.
The Italian Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey. Father Joshua Brommer and Father Matthew Morelli will concelebrate. Through the generosity of the Collura and Manzella families, a traditional St. Joseph Altar will be created in the social hall where the Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a dinner and reception after Mass.
A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing from an abortion will take place February 20-22 and April 17-19 in Washington, N.J. If you were pressured into an abortion, unable to prevent a family member from having one, or part of the abortion decision, this retreat will help you move beyond guilt, shame or anger. The weekend retreats are designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental group environment. To register, or for more information about the ministry reference www.rachelsvineyard.org.
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
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!