The Ascension of the Lord is celebrated on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Please 
see below for Mass and liturgy details.
Mass Video ▪ 7:30 a.m.
SCL Website ▪ Facebook
Morning Prayer ▪ 9:00 a.m.
Facebook Live ▪ Posted later on SCL Website
Evening Prayer ▪ 5:00 p.m.
Facebook Live ▪ Posted later on SCL Website
*Please note that Wednesday daily Mass will not be posted on May 20th.
Although we are not together, we can stay connected. In late April, all parishioners were sent an invitation to “stay connected” during this time of distancing.
If you have yet to complete and mail-in your postcard, there’s still time to let us know how you would like to be contacted. Please take a few minutes to complete the form below!
Thank you!
As the COVID-19 restrictions continue, we would like to know how best to communicate with you during this time. Please fill out the form below.
Join our team by supporting the SCLS 14th Annual Royal Run on May 14th !
All proceeds benefit the school. Now more than ever we are counting on our families, friends, parishioners, and community members to help us raise needed funds.
Please consider donating $14.00 in honor of the 14th Annual Royal Run.
All gifts are appreciated. May God bless you for your goodness to SCLS!
14th Annual Royal Run in 2020
Our students have been working hard to keep up the learning. On May 14th, they will have a chance to show off their school pride by participating in the 14th Annual Royal Run – at home!
They’ll be walking, jumping, and yes, running and then sharing their photos on our SCL School Facebook page.
We look forward to sharing this special day together. Enjoy a short video from years past!
Chrism Mass
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Diocese of Harrisburg YouTube
The Bishop will be celebrating the Annual Chrism Mass on May 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The Chrism Mass offers the faithful a solemn occasion to witness the blessing of the oils and the consecration of the Sacred Chrism that will be used in the celebration of the sacraments throughout the coming year. Also during this Mass, the priests of the Diocese will remotely renew their commitment to priestly service that they made on the day of their ordination.
The liturgy will be live-streamed on the Diocese of Harrisburg YouTube channel. Chrism takes its name from Christ, the anointed one of the Lord. The Sacred Chrism is used in the Sacrament of Confirmation, the anointing of priests in the Rite of Ordination, and in the dedication of new altars.
Scripture Readings for the Week of May 3, 2020
Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; Ps 43:3-4; Jn 10:11-18
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8; Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27; Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 14:7-14
Reconsecration of the United States to Mary, Mother of the Church
Friday, May 1, 2020
3 p.m.
Viewing options:
USCCB Facebook
LA Diocese Website
EWTN TV broadcast
Click to view the worship guide
As we continue to face the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the USCCB has invited all United States bishops to join him and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on May 1 (this Friday) in renewing the consecrations of the two nations to the care of our Blessed Mother.
This act of consecration or entrustment is meant to be a reminder to the faithful of the Blessed Mother’s witness to the Gospel and to ask for her intercession before her Son on behalf of those in need.
The reconsecration will be at 3 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, May 1. Bishop Ronald Gainer invites all clergy and the faithful to join him by sharing in this experience. Liturgical guides are attached in both English and Spanish to assist those who wish to participate.
The reconsecration will be live streamed on the USCCB Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/usccb) and social media channels, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ website (lacatholics.org/consecration).
We are pleased to announce that Pflaum Publishing Group is sharing their Children’s Bulletin for free.
This downloadable guide may be used by parents when celebrating Mass at home with their children.
Holy Heroes is also sharing their Sunday Mass Prep activities for children including coloring pages, quizzes, and Mass Readings for each week.
Due to Covid-19, The Catholic Witness is temporarily suspending its print issues and transitioning to an all digital format. Stay up-to-date on the latest news throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg by signing up for the digital Witness today.
Please visit this site for details or click here to sign up for an email subscription.
During this very unusual time in our history, the Boy Scouts of Troop 23 have found themselves in the same situation that all of you are facing. We are unable to go to school, meet in fellowship, and enjoy our usual activities outdoors. With the extra time that we have, we wanted to reach out and share our thoughts, our day to day activities, and what we are doing as a Troop. We know that what we have to offer may not be much, but we wanted to share a little bit of normalcy in the surreal world that in which we are now involved. Click to read all our Letters of Support .
The Lord Jesus Christ promised St. Faustina that the soul that has been to Confession and receives Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday will receive the complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. These are amazing graces to take advantage of on Sunday, April 19, 2020!
Even though churches are closed and you cannot go to Confession and receive Holy Communion, you can still receive these special graces. Do the acts of trust below with the intent to return to the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confession as soon as possible.
2. Make a Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
3. Say a prayer like this:
Lord Jesus Christ, You promised Saint Faustina that the soul that has been to Confession [I’m unable, but I made an Act of Contrition] and the soul that receives Holy Communion [I’m unable, but I made a Spiritual Communion] will receive the complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Please, Lord Jesus Christ, give me this grace. Amen.
Join us on Facebook for a Livestream of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m.
Jesus, I Trust in You!
