Category: Announcements

On Wednesday, April 6, we will have our Parish Synodal Consultation presented by Father Lease as our Lenten Evening of Reflection. The key question is “What is the Holy Spirit saying to the Church today?” Click to view the Synod Questions.

Please join us in Leo Hall (soup supper is at 5:30 PM) and the program begins at 6:00 p.m.

You can also fill out the on-line survey at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/virtual-auditorium-for-the-synod-on-synodality/.

You can check out the International Theological Commission’s document, Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church; you can find the Vademecum at https://www.usccb.org/resources/Vademecum-EN-A4.pdf.

All are welcome.

As we begin the Lenten season, CCW invites all to share in providing Easter   meals and the message of Easter Hope to our larger community.  Your donations of $10.00 grocery Gift Cards (Giant, Weis, or Walmart), or financial donations in any amount are being collected for distribution.  The smaller denomination gift cards are requested to make distribution to individuals easier.

Donations may be placed in the collection basket, mailed to, or dropped off at the parish office.  Please be sure to write “CCW Easter Project” on the outside envelope.  Donations will be accepted through Saturday, April 9.

Beneficiaries of your generosity include The Silence of Mary Home, St. Francis of Assisi Church, and the Interfaith Shelter, where Easter meals and community assistance will be provided.

Additionally, we will be collecting your messages of hope and community.  Please stop by the display in the narthex to write or sign a note to be included with the donations. 

If other arrangements are needed, please contact KC Torta at kcvidaloca@verizon.net or 717.561.2850.  Thank you for your generosity.

 

Join us on Fridays during Lent for the Stations of the Cross

6:00 p.m. Shrine Church
March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 & 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for Wednesday Evenings of Reflection during Lent.

March 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 2022
Leo Hall
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Program: 6:00 p.m.
Soup or sandwiches will be served.

Our topics include:

Week 1: Pandemic and Penitence
COVID-19 Has Reordered What Matters Most. “The pandemic feels like a never-ending penitential season, with forced fasting, imposed self-denial, and plenty of unanswered prayers.”

Week 2: The Legacy of Lent
Don’t Give Up Something. “As we journey through Lent, may we reflect on the example of Jesus and be inspired to do something to improve the lives of one or more in our community.”

Week 3: Living the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy

Week 4: Our Lady of Mercy

Week 5: Synodal Consultation

The CCW is selling R & K sandwiches. All proceeds benefit the CCW programs and projects in the parish and surrounding community. The cost for a sandwich is $5.00 and the meal (sandwich, chips, and water) is $6.00. Your choice of sandwiches include: Tuna, egg salad, or cheese.

To place an order please email the CCW at sclhbgccw@gmail.com or contact Alycia at 570.590.1116.

Payment is due upon placing your order. All checks are made payable to St. Catherine Labouré CCW and may be sent to the parish office. Be sure to label your envelope CCW Sandwich Sale. A member of the CCW will contact you the day before with details on pick up.

Deadline to place orders is Thursday, March 3. Delivery will be on Thursday, March 10.

In celebration of Presidents’ Day, we will follow our National/Federal holiday schedule on Monday, February 21, 2022. The parish office/school are closed. The 6:30 a.m. Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Miraculous Medal Novena and confessions will not be held. There will be one community Mass celebrated at 8:45 a.m. in the Shrine Church.

Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2022
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Emmaus Room 109

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Parishioners who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to participate in a five weekly Grief Support Group program beginning Thursday, March 3 through Thursday, March 31, 2022. 

This program is based on the Grieving with Great HOPE series developed by John and Sandy O’Shaughnessy. Facilitators are gentle, caring individuals who themselves have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Light refreshments are built into the schedule for a relaxed fellowship. Participants need not attend all sessions.

Pre-registration is not required but requested for planning.   To express your interest, complete this online form, or contact the parish office at 717.564.1321 or parish@sclhbg.org

February 13, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Shrine Church

Join the faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg for this annual Celebration of Black Catholic history, culture and leaders. His Eminence, Wilton D. Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, will serve as Principal Celebrant. All are cordially invited to attend.

The Mass will also be live-streamed on our webpage and Facebook page.

Daughters of Mary Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, February 1
9:30 A.M. • Leo Hall

We invite the ladies of the parish who enjoy knitting or crocheting to attend the next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  Join us on February 1, after the 8:45 a.m. Mass (approximately 9:30 a.m.) in Leo Hall.

Moving forward, we will be meeting the 1st Tuesday of every month.  This is a reorganization of the group, and we would enjoy meeting new members, sharing ideas/patterns and serving the needs of our parish and community.  Currently, we are making hats/scarfs/mittens/lap blankets and shawls.

If you have any questions, please call Pamela Czurak at 231.343.7930 or email daughtersofmarypsm@gmail.com

 

The Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States, along with Bishop Gainer, are asking for prayers for the Ukraine.

To read a letter from the Appeal of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States, click the link below.

An Appeal of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States

“Pray for peace and justice for Ukraine.
Be informed.
Support the suffering.”
“Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him” (Mt 2,13)