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FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING The Parent Meeting for First Holy Communion is today Sunday, February 3rd , at 11:15 am in English and 12:45 pm in Spanish in the Auditorium. Parents of students receiving First Penance and First Holy Communion during the Lent and Easter Season !"#$%&'()(*+,-'./%!('0%12332,45% must attend. La Reunión para INSIDE THIS ISSUE : Very Rev. Jonathan P. Sawicki, V.F., Pastor Padres de niños Email: [email protected] preparandose para In Our Parish 2 la Primera Sagrada Around the Deacon Catalino Gonzalez, Pastoral Assistant Comuníon Diocese 2 será hoy, el domingo, 3
Deacon William Autrey, Pastoral Assistant de febrero. La reunión Pastor’s Column 3 Rev. Charles Ocul, A.J., Hospital Chaplain ofrecida en español Schedule/ comenzará a las 12:45 Ph. 717- 424-7451 Programar 4 (despues de la Misa). Mrs. Marisa Starceski, DRE School Study Email: [email protected] Update 5 Ph. 717-846-6001
En la Parroqia 6 Mrs. July Ginett Torres, Hispanic Ministry Email: [email protected] York Deanery Alrededor de la Diocesis 6 Mrs. Sharon Pichler, Parish Manager Prayer Chain Email: [email protected] Joellen Dodson
Our Advertisers 7, 8 Mrs. Mara Pogson, Bulletin Editor 717-900-6883 or Email: [email protected] [email protected] Founded in 1852 by St. John Neumann Address: 309 S. George St. Parish Office Hours: Phone: 717-845-7629 York, PA 17401-5514 M-F: 8:30 a.m. to! 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m . Fax: 717-845-2433 ! page 2 February 3, 2019 !
We, the multicultural parish of Immaculate Conception, come together to worship God, to love and to serve one another and the community in the Power of the Holy Spirit, and to be the presence and shining light of Christ in downtown York.
2019 ST. MARY’S CULTURAL FESTIVAL First Planning Meeting is ST. MARY’S THRIFT STORE DOLLAR SALE scheduled for Monday February Our winter clothes dollar sale is going on now! Now through Saturday, 18th at 6 pm in the Seton Room. February 16th all blue tag winter clothes will be $1. The store will be ALL are invited. Let’s kickoff the closed February 18th & 19th. 2019 planning process with strong committee attendance! CONFIRMATION FORMATION MEETING There is a mandatory Confirmation Formation Meeting next Sunday, February 10th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at St. Mary’s 2019 ANNA DILL GAMBLE/ Auditorium. Candidates should come and bring a sponsor or parent. There will be no morning Religious Education class for 8th grade that day SUSAN WAGMAN GLATFELTER SCHOLARSHIP The Catholic Woman’s Club of York is IRIS TO PERFORM “HIT THE ROAD, JACK” seeking applicants for its annual The Iris Dramatic Society is getting ready for our next production “Hit scholarships. Applicants should be the Road, Jack”. If anyone is interested in being in the play or helping Catholic girls graduating in 2019 from a with selling tickets, food, stage crew, and set construction please call Shelly at 717-852 high school within the York Deanery. A -8480. First reading is Sunday, March 3rd at 7 pm. We will meet in the Seton Room. strong commitment to the Catholic TACOS Y TEOLOGÍA: STUMP THE PADRE faith, a good academic record, financial Friday February 22nd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Auditorium at St. need, and the pursuit of a baccalaureate Mary’s.Come “Stump the Padre”. Straight talk (at times in Spanglish), degree are the qualifications sought. fellowship and faith for young adults in their 20s and 30s, and of course, Application forms are available at your fresh authentic tacos. Bring your toughest religion or general interest questions. high school Guidance Office or by Questions will be collected and placed in a “hat” for our guest priests to answer. calling the CWC Scholarship Chairperson Gina Ortenzio at 717-873- 2083. The deadline for completed applications is Thursday, February 28th . LISTENING SESSIONS WITH BISHOP GAINER Bishop Ronald Gainer will host listening sessions throughout the Diocese of PRAYER WARRIORS Harrisburg in January and February of 2019. He encourages anyone with questions NEEDED regarding the Grand Jury Report, the Diocese’s response to abuse, our path The York Deanery Prayer forward, or any other questions or concern to attend one of these sessions. Each Chain is in need of people to session will include opening remarks from Bishop Gainer and retired Pennsylvania join with us to pray for our State Police Capt. Janet McNeal, recently hired to oversee the youth protection community and those who efforts of the Diocese. Following their brief remarks, the floor will be opened for ask for our prayers. This questions. The Listening Session for the York Deanery is scheduled for ministry requires no work, only some Tuesday February 26 at 7 pm at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 950 W. Market St. private time with the Lord. To become York. ! a Prayer Warrior or to request prayers please send an email to Joellen Dodson at [email protected] or call 717- A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 900-6883 and leave your information WITH FR. JOHN MCCLOSKEY OFM CAP. on voicemail. Let us join in Fr. John is leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from June 12 to June 23, 2019. prayer and love for the Information about this pilgrimage may be found at www.ndm.edu/adventures . The Lord for the needs or our trip is open to everyone!! Fr. John is happy to answer any questions about the Catholic community. pilgrimage. He can be reached at [email protected] or by calling 410-532-7145. ! February 3, 2019 page 3 ENCOUNTER RETREAT Encounter a retreat for college aged young adults will be held February A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR : 23rd at St. Pius X, Selinsgrove. The retreat begins at 9am and concludes at 4 pm. Lunch is included. The Dear Friends, registration deadline is February 15th. More information and online We welcome the scouts and scouters of St. Mary’s registration is available through Boy Scout Troop 16 for this Sunday’s observance of Scout Sunday. I www.hbgdiocese.org/event/young- fondly remember my time in Mount Carmel’s Boy Scout Troop 174 – the adult-retreat. lessons of leadership, cheerful service, and appreciation of God’s creation are still with me. Thank you to our Troop 16 leaders for your mentoring and care for our young people. Happy Scout Sunday! There are some upcoming events and important meetings which YORK CATHOLIC merit attention: ENROLLMENT EARLY DEADLINE th Monday, February 18 : Cultural Festival Planning Meeting Families who applied and received acceptance letters to enroll their The first meeting to plan our 2019 Festival will be held at 6 pm in the children at York Catholic for the 2019 Seton Room. We have had great success with our annual summer -2020 school year are reminded that festival which will be held on June 14th and 15th . To continue the Enrollment Early Deadline is this success, please plan on attending if you have been in charge of February 22nd. Take advantage of the an area or kiosk, or can help in an area or kiosk. There is enrollment fee discount and finalize something for everybody to assist with – so please come to this your paperwork by February 22! If you meeting. have any questions, please contact Heather Hoffman at th Monday, February 25 : Spanish Prayer Group Leaders [email protected] or 717- 846-8871 x.220. Our parish’s annual Spanish Retreat weekend will be in August, and to plan for this parish event I request the leaders of the various prayer WELCOME WEDNESDAY and service groups to attend a meeting at 7 pm in the Seton Room. York Catholic will be open from 10 am -2 pm on Wednesday, February The annual retreat is a spiritual gift to the whole parish, and so we 20th, for families to drop by for a tour request the participation of all the groups: Circulo de Oración, Juan with one of our YC Student XXIII, Cursillo, and the Caballeros de Colón. Ambassadors and to meet with our Admissions Director to get questions th Tuesday, February 26 : Listening Session with Bishop Gainer answered. For more information, Bishop Gainer will visit St. Rose of Lima Church with Janet McNeal, contact Heather Hoffman at [email protected] or 717- who has been recently hired to oversee our youth protection 846-8871 x.220. programs for the Diocese. This town hall meeting will feature a brief presentation regarding August’s Grand Jury report on the YC SPRING MUSICAL abuse committed by clerics as well as our program of child “CINDERELLA” protection which has already been in place for almost twenty years. Enjoy the musical talents of YC students! Show times are Friday, This Town Hall Listening Session is an opportunity for you to hear and March 1st at 7 pm, Saturday, March most importantly to be heard. Please pray for all those affected by 2nd at 7 pm and Sunday, March 3rd at this situation. Please come to this meeting so that you can hear our 2 pm. Tickets are available at the door diocesan shepherd, and most of all that he can hear from you. and all seats are general admission. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Fr. Jon Announcements for the bulletin must be submitted in writing by Monday morning the week prior to publishing and can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed ! to: [email protected]. ! page 4 February 3, 2019 / 3 de febrero 2019 T H I S W E E K A T S T . M A R Y ’ S
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Ayala, A. Mariche COUNTERS 26 E College Ave., York, PA Open M-F / Abierto L-V M. Noyola, y I. Torres Paul & Mary Joyce Pichler 10 am - 3 pm, Steve Pichler Saturday / Sabado 10 am - 1 pm January 27, 2019 27 de enero ! us on Facebook: facebook.com/ $8,613.40 stmarysyork Tel. 717-812-9999 ! page 5 February 3, 2019 / 3 de febrero de 2019 STRENGTHEN & SUSTAIN CATHOLIC EDUCATION Mass Schedule IN THE YORK DEANERY Weekend Masses School Study Update Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 9 am The members of the School Study to Strengthen & Sustain Catholic 11:15 am (Spanish) Education (SASCE) would like to thank each of you for your patience as we have Weekday Masses worked to develop a plan for the future of Catholic elementary school education in the York Deanery. We appreciate the interest expressed by so many, through Monday, Tuesday participation in the process, attendance at our Town Hall meeting, and responding Thursday, Friday, Saturday to our survey. We have tried to listen to every voice, and taken your words to heart. 8 am While it would be impossible to summarize all of the input received, we Wednesday 7 pm (Spanish) would like to highlight a few key themes. First, there is an evident passion for the Holy Days of Obligation : future of Catholic elementary schools in the York area. Likewise, it is abundantly clear that each of you loves and values your individual school, its teachers and None principal, and the community that exists there. There was general acknowledgement of several important points, including the decline in enrollment, the increased financial burden placed on the parishes and parents, and the need for something to Sacraments change. In addition, many of you recognized the tremendous task that was placed before our committee and the impressive amount of work that has gone into Sacrament of developing a proposal. We would like to echo that recognition and offer our thanks Reconciliation : to everyone involved. 4 pm to 5 pm Saturday The pastors are committed to continue the tradition of working within their parishes to offer Catholic school education to our community. Through the course Sacrament of Baptism: of the School Study, there is now a refreshed attention and willingness toward 2nd Sunday at 1 pm greater collaboration among pastors and principals. We will work together to take Please call the Parish Office to the best elements of our original plans to gain the benefits of these ideas. Register A Deanery Advisory Committee for Elementary School Education will be created to plan collaborative efforts between all schools where it makes sense, and Sacrament of Matrimony: solicit additional input from the individual parishes on the best path forward. The Contact Fr. Jon at least nine months prior to the desired date committee will be comprised of Pastoral and Lay leadership, the York Deanery of the marriage. school principals, and representatives from each parish. Particular attention will be placed on collaborative opportunities within Academics, Clubs/Athletics, Social/ Family, Fundraising/Marketing/Awareness, and Administration. We will provide regular updates on our progress through parish bulletins and school newsletters. We are encouraged by the passion of the Catholic community to continue offering Catholic education in the York Deanery and look forward to your continued support. NEW TO ST. MARY’S A new grief support group is starting at St. Mary’s. The bilingual group will meet on CLOSING MASS FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY Wednesday mornings from 9 OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG am to 11 am in the Seton Room starting February 13th. All will The Closing Mass for the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese will be held at 3 pm on be welcome to share in support March 3rd at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Camp Hill, PA. Please join Bishop Ronald W. and fellowship with others who Gainer as Celebrant and Homilist for this special Mass to conclude our year-long anniversary have lost a loved one. More celebration. Following the Mass there will be a festival of ethnic foods in the church hall. If you information will be coming in need to request special accommodations please contact Larry Kiley at 717-657-4804 ext. 322 or future bulletins. [email protected]. Requests should be made by February 15th.! ! 3 de febrero 2019 page 6 La multicultural parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción, llegamos juntos a adorar a Dios, para amar y servir uno al otro y a la comunidad en el Poder del Espíritu Santo y ser la presencia y la brillante luz de Cristo en el centro de York. Guarda la feche Comité Festival Reunión 2019 Santa Maria Comité TIENDA DE SEGUNDA MANO La Tienda de Segunda Mano de nuestra parroquia estará Festival Reunión será lunes vendiendo. Toda la ropa adultos de etiqueta azul será $1. La 18 de febrero a las 6 pm en Tienda de Segunda Mano estará cerrada el 18 y 19 de febrero. la Salon de Seton. Todos están invitados. CONFIRMACIÓN FORMACION RECORDATORIO de Sesiones Religiosa Formación de Confirmación es el próximo domingo, 10 de febrero en el auditorio Horario de las Misas de Santa María. Las sesiones comienzan a las 6:30 pm a 8 pm. Los Candidatos y su Sábado: 5:30 pm (Ingles) Patrocinador o Padres debe asistir. Este día NO habrá clase para los estudiantes en el 8o grado. Domingo 9 am (Ingles) 11:15 am (Español) IRIS LES PRESENTA “HIT THE ROAD, JACK” Iris sociedad dramática está preparando para nuestra próxima producción Misas Diarias: "Hit the Road, Jack”. 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Formularios de solicitud están disponibles en la oficina de orientación de la escuela secundaria o llamando a la Presidenta del CWC de Sacramento del Bautismo: Beca - Gina Ortenzio al 717-873-2083. Las solicitantes deben ser niñas Católicas Cada 2 o sábado del mes as la 3 pm; graduándose en el año 2019 de una escuela secundaria del Condado de York en el Decanato de York. Comuníquense con la oficina de la rectoría para registrase. Si desean contraer Matrimonio: Comuníquense con el sacerdote o lo LA SESIÓN DE ESCUCHA PARA EL DECANATO DE YORK menos con nueve meses de anticipación El Obispo Ronald Gainer acogerá sesiones a lo largo de la Diócesis de Harrisburg en antes de la fecha que en que desean casarse. enero y febrero de 2019. Él anima a cualquier persona con preguntas sobre el Informe del Gran Jurado, respuesta de la Diócesis sobre el abuso, nuestro camino hacia adelante, o cualquier otra pregunta o preocupación para asistir a una de estas sesiones. 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