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NEWS & EVENTS
UPDATED: Holy Spirit Church Office is CLOSED on 12/2/25. The Office will re-open at noon on 12/3. To allow for
snow removal, please avoid driving/parking in the parking lots today.
The church office follows the Palmyra School District cancellation and delays.
The Inclement weather policy for Holy Spirit Church is here: ***
The First Sunday of Advent – a purple candle is lit in Hope and Anticipation
Local Advent Penance Services
December 11 at 7pm St. Paul, Annville
December 14 at 3pm St. Benedict, Lebanon
December 14 at 7pm St. Joan of Arc, Hershey
December 15 at 7pm Holy Spirit Church, Palmyra
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Immaculate Conception Masses
Dec 8: 9am and 6pm
Office Closed Dec 8
With joy and thanks to God, Lochlan James Reed, child of Megan and Tanner Reed, was Baptized on November 29 and Charlotte Ryann Mazza, child of Margaret and Angelo Mazza was Baptized on November 30. May they grow in God’s grace and love!
Christmas Flower Offerings
Christmas flowering offerings can be made ‘in memory of’ or ‘in honor of’ a loved one. Forms and envelopes are available on the narthex table for you to pick up and complete. Drop off your form and donation to the parish office by December 14.
Oplatki Christmas Wafers
Oplatki is available at our parish office window for a free-will offering. Parishioners can drop off their donations in the collection basket at Masses or at the parish office.
Waiting Well—Advent Study
Women at the Well will be praying through Advent with the Waiting Well journal by Fr. Mike Schmitz (available online through the Ascension app or by ordering from Ascension Press). All adult parishioners are welcome to join us on Wednesday evenings after Mass on December 3, 10, and 17. We look forward to praying with you throughout this beautiful season of waiting! For more information, contact womenatthewell@hspalmyra.com.
Holy Hour of Reparation – Join us!
Holy Hour of Reparation is on Dec 5 at 7pm in the Main Church. Spend some time with Jesus. Offer up your prayers to His Sacred Heart to make reparation for our sins and the sins of the whole world. Please join us .
HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS:
2026 Calendar Collection 
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
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
The Knights of Columbus Giving Tree is on display in the narthex. Please take a tag from the tree and return the unwrapped gift by December 7. Items will be delivered to Palmyra nursing homes. Thank you for your generous contributions so we may continue this special holiday program.
Holiday Nut Rolls—Back by popular demand – The Knights of Columbus are taking orders for Holiday Rolls through December 7. Order forms are available in the narthex, or order online at www.hskofc10502.org. Roll pick-up dates are December 20 and 21 in the social hall after Masses.
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
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!