During the Octave of Christmas, additional Masses will be offered in the 
Shrine Church.
Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30, 2020
6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m.
*Novena and confessions will not be held on Monday, December 28th.
The parish office will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23 and will reopen on Monday, December 28.
The parish office will also close at noon on Thursday, December 31, in observance of New Year’s, and will reopen on Monday, January 4.
Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of the Diocese of Harrisburg has prepared a letter addressing the moral concerns of the vaccine options.
Click here to view the Bishop’s 2020 Letter on COVID Vaccines
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
The Nativity of our Lord
CHRISTMAS EVE • DECEMBER 24
*4:30 P.M. • Shrine Church & Murray Hall
7:00 P.M. • Shrine Church
* 11:30 P.M. Carols • *12:00 A.M. Christmas Midnight Mass
Shrine Church
CHRISTMAS DAY • DECEMBER 25
7:30 A.M. • *9:30 A.M. • 12:00 Noon
There *will be no 7:00 P.M. Mass on Christmas Day.
PLEASE NOTE: *Masses live-streamed to the parish webpage and Facebook page
Our new system allows you to manage your reservations including choosing the pew and seat location.
The system will go live on Monday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. (see link below)
If you do not have access to a smartphone or computer, please contact the parish office by phone to make a reservation: 717.564.1321.
**No reservations may be made via voicemail. You must speak with a parish associate during business hours to make a reservation.
PLEASE NOTE: Click here for Mass Reservation Instructions for detailed instructions for making your reservation. Instructions are also available on the Reservation website. Please be sure to carefully read the instructions when making your online reservations.
Making a reservation is easy!
Just provide an email address or mobile phone number.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
November 26 – December 16, 2020
Choose a gift tag from the tree, or select a virtual gift tag!
This year brings a twist to our annual Giving Tree. On Thanksgiving Day, our tree will be on display in the narthex, decorated with gift tags. If you choose, select a tag from the tree, purchase the item and return your wrapped gift, including the tag, to the narthex after Mass, or to the parish office during normal business hours.
-OR-
Click here to select a virtual tag.
Virtual gifts may be sent directly to the parish office so when the gift arrives, the tag can be matched to the gift. Our elves will be delivering gifts to the various organizations throughout December, so get your shopping done early!
The last day for gift drop-off is December 16.
Thank you for your continued generous support of those in need this holiday season.
The parish mailing address is:
Saint Catherine Laboure Parish
4000 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays during Advent!
November 30, December 7, 14 & 21
1:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
SHRINE CHURCH
We invite you to share in a special opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord.
To sign up, please contact Karen at 717.545.2548 or mkleahy50@icloud.com
Masks and social distancing required.
There will be some adjustments to the daily Mass schedule during 
Thanksgiving week.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Mass at 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 26, 2020 – Thanksgiving Day
Mass at 9:00 AM – In-person and Live-Streamed on the parish webpage and on Facebook
*The parish office and school are closed.
Friday, November 27, 2020 – Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Mass at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
*The parish office and school are closed.
Please join us for Eucharistic Devotion on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
6:30 a.m. Holy Mass
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exposition & Adoration
7:00 p.m. Solemn Closing including Evening Prayer, Homily, Benediction, & Reposition
Shrine Church
Solemn Closing will be live-streamed on our Together We Prayer page on our website or on Facebook
To ensure adorers safety and maintain social distancing requirements in our Shrine Church, we ask that you reserve your time by e-mailing Karen or by phone at 717.545.2548.
Masks are required at all times while in the building.
This weekend begins our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive to provide 
Thanksgiving Day dinner to those within our parish family and surrounding community. Once again, our goal is to distribute bags for 80 families.
Please review the list below, purchase the items you choose and return to the racks in the narthex the weekends of November 14/15 or November 21/22, or to the parish office during normal business hours.
Instant Potatoes
Boxed Stuffing
Canned Vegetables
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Fruit
Turkey*
Giant Gift Cards**
*We have freezer storage this year, therefore we are accepting frozen turkeys throughout the food drive. Items (including frozen turkeys) may be delivered to the parish office during our normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
**Gift cards to Giant Food are always appreciated. We purchase pumpkin pies and rolls to round out the Thanksgiving meal. If you wish to donate a gift card it may be placed in an envelope marked Thanksgiving, and place in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office during normal business hours.
Once again, your generosity is gratefully appreciated.
Blessings in abundance on you and your family.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
4:00 P.M. • SHRINE CHURCH
Lives Stream available on Facebook and on our website. Streaming will begin approximately 15 prior to the start of the service.
A special prayer service will be held on Sunday, November 8 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.
Masks are required. Seating is limited.
