Picnic at the Pavilion

Parishioners,

We are only a few weeks away from our parish picnic. This year’s picnic will be on Saturday July 26thstarting at 1:00 pm and will be a potluck picnic.

We are planning on the picnic lunch being served around 2:30PM so if your dish needs to be cool, make sure to plan for that.

The parish’s Knights of Columbus council will provide hot dogs, buns, and water.  

We are asking families whose last name begins with:

 A-H, that you bring a main dish, i.e., spaghetti, chicken casserole, etc.

I-Q, that you bring a side dish, i.e., coleslaw, pasta salad.

R-Z, we ask that you bring a dessert, i.e., cookies, pies, etc.

Please bring a little extra to share since this is a potluck picnic.

This picnic will be held at our Parish’s recently renovated picnic pavilion; we suggest that you bring your folding chairs, tents or beach umbrellas.  The entrance to this area is off Oakleigh Avenue (go through the two stone columns and the gravel entrance to the parish’s picnic area which will be on the right).

There will be lawn games and a baseball bucket dunk.  You can bring gloves, balls or any yard or                outdoor games that you have available.

Please contact Lou Calabro at loupsu73@comcast.net, (717) 671-7262

OR Terry Bollinger at tmbollinger62@gmail.com,  (717) 839-7404

to let us know how many will be attending the picnic, and what dish or dessert you will be bringing to the picnic.  We do this to try and avoid duplication of the main dishes, the side dishes and the desserts.

You can fill out the form below and submit it in the collection basket.

We need this information by Monday, July 20th to provide time to purchase the amount of hot dogs, buns and water the council will need for the expected number of people attending.

We are looking forward to having a great time together.

Bus Trip to the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Emmitsburg

The Harrisburg Legion of Mary is coordinating a bus to the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, MD.  The trip is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 8:15 am to 5:30 pm. The day includes the opportunity for private devotions, confessions, Mass, and adoration.

The cost for the bus is $20 per person and reservations are required. Payment is due on the day of the trip and financial assistance is available. The bus will make stops at two locations: St. Catherine Laboure Parish, Harrisburg at 8:15 am, and Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill at 8:45 a.m.  Please bring your own lunch and drinks.  Coolers and bottles of water will be provided.  

Reserve your seat today by emailing Amy at amf194@gmail.com or by texting or calling Rita at 717-884-6836.

Now Hiring School Principal

St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Elementary School (PreK-8) is looking for a new principal to start in the 2025-2026 school year. The Elementary School Principal in the Diocese of Harrisburg has the primary responsibility for both the spiritual and educational leadership and the administration of the school, which seeks to offer high-quality academic programs that are integrated with religious truths and values. The Elementary School Principal is directly accountable to the Pastor. 

As principal of a Catholic school, you will have the support of the school staff, the parishes that are connected to the school, the school board, the diocesan office, and the faithful community. You will collaborate with and get to know fellow school principals who share your calling from the other 32 schools in our Diocese. You will be instrumental in the formation and growth of over 300 young lives (based on current enrollment).


For more information, please contact Angela Deimler at 717.564.1321 x 404 or adeimler@sclhbg.org

True North Vacation Bible School

Looking for something fun, relatively cheap and educational for your child this summer?

Look no further than St. Catherine Labouré’s 2nd annual Vacation Bible School! 

Grades 1-5

June 16 – 20 beginning at 8:30 am until 12:00 pm every day!

Cost $25.00

Our theme this year is “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World”.At True North, kids discover what it means to trust Jesus in a wild world!

Kids participate in memorable Bible learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, and test out sciency-fun experiments they’ll never forget. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.

True North is for kids from grades 1 to 5 and will be held from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. Each day starts at 8:30 AM and concludes at 12 PM. 

There will be Daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Wednesday Morning and Thursday Mornings will start with crafts and light breakfast. 

All of this for a low, one time price of $25.00!  Payment can be dropped off at the Parish office or school office Monday-Friday 8 AM- 4:30 PM.  Cash or check only. 

Do you think this is a good fit for your child? Register now!  Registration closes Friday, June 6th. 

Please click on the link below to complete the registration form or print, fill out and return the pdf no later than June 6th. 

Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

The entire Church mourns the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. In cathedrals, basilicas,
parish churches, shrines, and chapels, the Holy Eucharist will be offered for the repose of his
soul. Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served
the Church as Bishop of Rome.

This novena has been prepared to help pray for the Pope during this time. The daily novena—lasting
for the novendiales period from April 26 to May 4, 2025—consists of a short reading from Scripture
or some other ecclesiastical text and some brief prayers, including orations drawn from
the Roman Missal and the Order of Christian Funerals.

Evenings with the Blessed Mother

Please join us for this inspiration series – Evenings with the Blessed Mother.

  • April 30 How the Blessed Mother helps us connect with others.
  • Registration Deadline: April 24
  • May 7 The Blessed Mother’s message of hope through her
  • apparitions in Lourdes.
  • Registration Deadline: May 1
  • May 14 The Blessed Mother’s message of hope through her
  • apparitions in Fatima.
  • Registration Deadline: May 8
  • May 21 Experience the Virgin Mary through Sacred Art, and discover how we can join in her ‘Fiat’ and enthusiastic yes to God’s plan for us.
  • Registration Deadline: May 15
  • May 28 Mary’s Gifts from Heaven: Learn how we obtained the Brown Scapular from Mary.
  • Registration Deadline: May 22

Grieving with Hope

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, and we all grieve in our own way on our own schedule. As part of the Saint Catherine Parish community, we invite you to participate in our Grieving with Hope Support Group. Maximum benefit can best be achieved by attending all sessions, however if this is not possible, you are encouraged to attend as many sessions as you are able.

Registration is not required but requested for planning

purposes. If interested, contact the parish office at 717.564.1321 or click here to register.

Parish Council Nominations

Nominations now being accepted Email nominations@sclhbg.org