Category: Announcements

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. 

1. Make an Act of Contrition

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!

Congratulations to Saint Catherine Laboure School’s 4th Grade teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Bonifacino, who has been nominated for Harrisburg Magazine’s Simply the Best 2020.

Please VOTE for Mrs. Bonifacino! Just follow the link below and under Community Category, go to Teacher (Name and School) to find the nominees. Thank you!

https://harrisburgmagazine.com/simply-the-best-2020/…

Please watch the Easter video.

A few words from Father Lease for Holy Week.

Click here for Holy Week Schedule, Mass Videos and Spiritual Resources.