Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec 8

Mass schedule for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (a holy day of obligation)

Tuesday, December 7
5:30 p.m.
*The 5:30 p.m. Mass will be live-streamed. 

Wednesday, December 8 
6:30 a.m.  8:45 a.m*., 12:05 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
*The 8:45 a.m. Mass is a School Mass and masks are required. 

 

Giving Tree Program Begins

On Thanksgiving Day, our tree will be on display in the narthex, decorated with gift tags for seven different organizations. You may select a tag from the tree, purchase that item and return your gift (wrapped or unwrapped) to the parish office or the narthex.

Or you may choose a tag from our virtual Christmas Giving Tree  at 2021 Giving Tree

Select a virtual tag, purchase your gift, and return directly to parish office or in the narthex.  When the gift arrives, the tag will be matched to the gift.

You will notice many organizations are asking for gift cards. Many are distributed to clients early, so they can shop for their families which provides a sense of ownership and pride.  Remember to shop early so our elves can deliver throughout December.  And as always, your generosity is very much appreciated.

Parish Advent Retreat December 4

As we prepare to journey through Advent and conclude the Year of Saint Joseph, please join us for our parish Advent Retreat entitled Saint Joseph’s Side of the Story on Saturday, December 4.

The day will begin at 9 AM with the holy sacrifice of the mass followed by three sessions including scripture, prayer, and reflection. Light refreshments will be served in the morning and lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the retreat at noon.

The deadline to register for the retreat is Wednesday, December 1. Please register below.

Advent Retreat Flyer

Thanksgiving Week Schedule

The parish office will close on Wednesday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, we will follow our National/Federal holiday schedule.  The parish office and school are closed.  There is one community Mass celebrated at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday.  However, public Masses will be celebrated at 6:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on Friday, November 26.

 

Annual Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotions

You are invited to join together as a community in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.   SIGN UP TODAY! 

Adoration begins on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. (after  Mass) and ends on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. with Evening Prayer.  See the detailed schedule below.

We welcome back Father Joshua Weaver, Parochial Vicar at Saint Joan of Arc, as the homilist for all three evenings.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A 30 MINUTE DEVOTIONAL TIME.   

Sunday • November 14, 2021
7:00 p.m. • Solemn Opening Mass followed by Exposition/Adoration
9:30 p.m. • Night Prayer Benediction and Reposition

Monday • November 15, 2021
6:30 a.m. • Holy Mass
8:45 a.m. • Holy Mass followed by Exposition/Adoration
7:00 p.m. • Miraculous Medal Novena * Homily and Benediction followed by Nocturnal Adoration

Tuesday • November 16, 2021
6:30 a.m. • Holy Mass
8:45 a.m. • Holy Mass followed by Exposition/Adoration
7:00 p.m. • Solemn Closing *Evening Prayer, Homily, Benediction, and Reposition.  Light Refreshments will follow.

* Live-streamed on parish webpage and Facebook 

School Open House November 18

Saint Catherine Laboure School Open House
November 18, 2021
5:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
Enter via the ramp in the back school parking lot

We invite prospective families to stop by our Open House. Enrollment staff will be available to answer any questions and provide a tour of our amazing school! Enter the building via the library ramp from the back school parking lot.

Families interested in enrolling their children in preschool through
8th grade are welcome to attend. Please share this information with family and friends who may be considering SCLS for their children!

Contact the Advancement office with any questions:
717.564.1760 x 129 or jbufton@sclhbg.org

Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins

As an extension of Catherine’s Cupboard Collections, we will again be collecting items for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive. With the help of various organizations, we hope to distribute bags to 100 families within our own parish and surrounding community.

Needed items include:

  • Instant Potatoes
  • Boxed Stuffing
  • Canned Vegetables (green beans or corn)
  • Gravy (packets or jars)
  • Canned Fruit
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Turkeys (frozen)
  • Giant Gift Cards (see instructions below)

Drop Off Items by November 21: 

  • All Items including turkeys: Mon- Fri, Parish office, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Other food items (no turkeys): Weekends, Narthex racks

Gift Cards: 

Gift cards to Giant Foods are always appreciated. We purchase pumpkin pies, rolls and to round out the Thanksgiving meal.
If you wish to donate a gift card it may be placed in an envelope marked Thanksgiving, and placed in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office during normal business hours.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? We will sort and assemble the food for distribution on Sunday, November 21. Contact Kathy at 717.564.1321 x 133 or kpanza@sclhbg.org to sign up. Once again, your generosity is gratefully appreciated.

33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration to Mary

Join us for Consecration to Mary, a weekly program using the book 33 Days to Morning Glory. The opening session is Saturday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. The program continues weeknights from 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, Thursday, November 17, Tuesday, November 23 & 30, concluding on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, December 8.  All sessions are in Leo Hall.

We will watch a video and discuss its contents along with weekly readings. If you have never consecrated yourself to Mary, or have at some point in the past, this is an opportunity to bring yourself closer to our Lord Jesus through the intercession of His Mother and our Mother, the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.

To register, email John Andreasen at johnandreasen51@gmail.com or call Alycia at 717.564.1321 x 132.

Wednesday Bible Study Group

Wednesdays • 7:00 p.m.
School Library

Saint Catherine Labouré’s Bible Study Group reassembled for its eighth year this past Wednesday, October 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and every subsequent Wednesday in the school library and on Zoom. Join Chuck Petrie for our annual “Meet the Bible on Friendly Terms” discussion. The Bible is not a collection of easy-to-read books, but it is accessible to everyone once we understand its historical background and the writing styles of its many authors.

Email Chuck at PetrieLaw@aol.com with questions and to receive a weekly email with an outline of the topic for the upcoming classes.

Vespers for the Dead October 31

Vespers for the Faithful Departed
October 31, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Shrine Church

A special prayer service will be held on Sunday, October 31 at 4:00 p.m. in the Shrine Church during which we will remember our parishioners who died this past year as well as all of our beloved dead. Join us for this very beautiful and moving ceremony.