Category: Announcements

CATHERINE’S CUPBOARD COLLECTIONS TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE THROUGHOUT JUNE AND JULY

Homelessness does not take the summer off, and neither are we in our collections this summer. As part of its mission of hospitality to the poor and homeless on Allison Hill in Harrisburg, the Catholic Worker House has been distributing basic needs to those who come to their door, or to those living in camps unseen by so many.

Their current high value needs include:

• men’s boxer or boxer brief underwear (medium or large)
• men’s t-shirts (large, x-large, any color)
• socks (the #1 most requested item)
• bath towels and wash cloths
• men’s deodorant
• soap bars (not liquid)
• toothpaste
• toothbrushes
• toilet paper

Items may be dropped in the narthex beginning Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, July 31.

Cash donations are also accepted in the parish office or in the collection basket. Please write “Catholic Worker House” on your envelope if making a cash donation. As always, thank you for whatever you are able to do to help those in need.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Diocesan Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg
OR watch live at www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese

Join us for an evening of personal stories, heartfelt prayers, and open discussion on the continuing crisis in Ukraine on Wednesday, June 8. Very Rev. Mykola Ivanov, pastor of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, and Matthew Kenenitz, a current professor of English at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, will provide first-hand accounts of the continued conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and how we can help.

The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with prayer, followed by personal accounts from Rev. Ivanov and Prof. Kenenitz, concluding with Q&A and a closing prayer at 8 p.m. A free will offering will be taken to support continuing humanitarian efforts.

Join us in-person at the Diocesan Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, or watch live at www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese. All are welcome.

CALLING ALL MEN!
Saint Catherine’s ‘That Man Is You’ is running a summer six-week program, Fr. Pivonka’s ‘Wild Goose’.

We will meet on Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. In-Person (Leo Hall) and Virtual on Zoom. This session is for all of us: to learn more about the Holy Spirit and build our understanding of our rich faith. Join us, this is an exceptional one hour program, guaranteed!

For more information: bnebro1@gmail.com or call 717.525.2621.

Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2022
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Emmaus Room 109

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Parishioners who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to participate in a five weekly Grief Support Group program beginning Wednesdays, June 1 through June 29,  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

We will operate on our Federal Holiday schedule on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30). The parish office and school will not be open. The 6:30 a.m. Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Novena, and Confessions will not be held. There will be only one Mass at 8:45 a.m.

Calling all young Catholic men and women – are you wondering what God’s plan is for your life?

Men: Young men between the ages 15-25 are invited to join us for Quo Vadis Days for a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer and guidance as you explore God’s call for your life. Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, recreation and sports, discernment talks and great food are all included in this weeklong camp from June 26-30 at Mount Saint Mary’s University & Seminary. Cost is $100.00.

Registration deadline is June 17. Details and registration may be found at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/quo-vadis-days/.

Women: All Catholic women ages 15-25 are invited to the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Annual Fiat Days vocation discernment retreat. Spend time with other young women your age as you listen to the Lord’s call in your life through Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and conversations with consecrated religious. Friendly competition, games, great food, and more round out the camp. Fiat Days will be July 5-8 at Saint Mary Providence Center, Elverson. Cost is $100.00. Registration deadline is June 21.

Details and registration may be found at www.hbgdiocese.org/fiat-days. Questions? Call Office of Vocations 717.657.4804 ext. 282 or email vocations@hbgdiocese.org.

ASCENSION THURSDAY • MAY 26 • HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

This Thursday, May 26 is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 (Live-streamed) and on Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith?
Do you want to enrich your prayer life?
Do you want to develop close Catholic friendships?

Men and women of the parish are invited to join the Legion of Mary as Active or Auxiliary members. 

• Active members of the Legion attend a weekly meeting and perform a spiritual work assignment during the week.  Members participate in the life of the parish through works such as visitation of the sick or aged, Pilgrim Virgin Statue visits, religious education, and evangelization tables at conferences and events.
• Auxiliary members associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of daily prayer in its name.

Those interested in active membership are invited to attend a Legion of Mary meeting.  There’s no obligation!  We meet Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in Room 109 of Saint Catherine Laboure Church.  Enter through the Narthex doors and it is the first room on the left in the Narthex Hallway.

Frequently Asked Questions: 

What is the Legion of Mary?  The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who have totally consecrated themselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Influenced by the Holy Spirit, the members serve the Church and their neighbors with the aim of bringing all people to Jesus.

What does the Legion do?  Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Members participate in the life of the parish through works such as visitation of the sick or aged, Pilgrim Virgin Statue visits, religious education, and evangelization tables at conferences and events.

How does it work?  Members meet once a week for prayer, planning, and discussion. In addition, members complete two hours of definite work each week in pairs and under the guidance of their spiritual director.

Learn more about the Pilgrim Virgin Statue Home Visitation Program.  

Please fill out the form below if you are interested in joining as an Active or Auxiliary member or would like more information.

The St. Catherine Laboure Parish Respect Life Committee actively promotes a renewed respect for human life, which is the responsibility of every Catholic.   We assist parishioners in understanding the issues and supporting the needs of the most vulnerable—mothers and their unborn children, those who are seriously ill or disabled, and their families.   

Our committee activities include:

• Mother’s Day Carnation Sale – May 7/8, 2022
• Morning Star Walk/Run for Life – September 17, 2022
• Pennsylvania March for Life – September 19, 2022
• Respect Life Rosary– ongoing
• National March for Life – January 20, 2023
• Baby Bottle Project – January 2023

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Fill out the form below to keep informed throughout the year of parish and community pro-life activities, upcoming legislative, and other issues.

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Please join us in the supply drive for this important but unknown issue. Period Poverty is the struggle to afford period products and the subsequent negative impact it has on the daily lives of those who menstruate.  

We are collecting items May 14- May 29 in the Narthex or Parish Office.

What we need:

• Pads of all sizes
• Packs of underwear
• Financial Donations (drop in collection or parish office)

In partnership with Catholic Charities Empowering Women for Success, Saint Catherine Labouré through our Catherine’s Cupboard collections is proud to be a site for their annual supply drive, bringing awareness about this very important, and unknown issue.

Period Poverty is the struggle to afford period products and the subsequent negative impact it has on the daily lives of those who menstruate. No student should have to miss school. No adult should have to miss work. No person should have to miss out on daily life because they are unable to afford the basic necessities they require to thrive.

Catholic Charities Empowering Women for Success is a program dedicated to supporting immigrant and refugee women, easing their transition to new lives. Join us in supporting their mission to provide supplies which address the immediate needs of their clients, creating space in their lives for learning and personal growth.

Financial contributions will also be accepted. Checks may be made to Catholic Charities. We thank you in advance for helping advance this important conversation.