LENTEN HAPPENINGS

Journey With Us...

Little Black Books   - These books can be found outside of the sacristy.  They offer a daily six minute meditation on

the Passion Gospels according to Luke. 

 

Little Purple Books - also found outside of the sacristy, these books offer a Lenten resource for children.


Lenten Series - Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled - Beginning February 24th

Join parishioner Rich Lichty as he facilitates for an 8-part video study this Lent exploring the key moments in salvation history,  Jesus’ unique parables, and the Biblical roots of Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass. This study will strengthen your prayer life and  deepen your understanding of Scripture. Sessions meet on Tuesday at 6:30 pm in Room 102 ; on February 24, March 3, 10, & 17

   

 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament  - Takes place in the church every Friday immediately following the 9:00am Mass until           1:00pm


Stations of the Cross - Fridays at 5:30 and 6:30 - This traditional Lenten devotion is held in the church at 5:30 pm in English         and 6:30 pm in Vietnamese on Friday evenings. Books to guide you through the responses for each station are available in the       back of church. 

 

Friday Lenten Meals - Meatless Soups -  beginning March 7th and continuing for the month of March.  Meatless soups are     available for $10 per quart.  Order forms will be available each week in the bulletin, and in the parish office. You can place your     order by filling in the form, enclosing your payment and placing it in the collection basket or by bringing it to the parish office by   Wednesday each week.   Feel free to place an order for all your meals at one time. Payment is required with your order. Orders can   be picked up on Fridays between 4:00-6:00PM. in room 101, or after the weekend Masses in the Coffee Cafe, room 103.  Menu and order form, click here.


Lenten Day of Reflection:

English - Sunday -March 15th, led by Deacon Carl.  The first session will begin at 11:00am, the second at 1:30.  Come to one or both.  Lunch will be served. We will gather in room 101/102.  Call to let us know you are attending.  717-392-2225.

Vietnamese - Sunday - March 22nd  immediately following the 12:00 pm Mass.


Penance Service -  The Lenten penance service will be held on Sunday, March 22nd for Vietnamese speaking  persons beginning at 3:30 and English speaking persons beginning at 4:30.  There will be four priests available to hear confessions in both languages. Parking is available in the parish lot which can be accessed from N. Duke St.  Please use the ramp entrance from the parking lot.  For a listing of other parishes penance services, click here


Palm Sunday Brunch - Sunday, March 29.  All are welcome to join in the fellowship beginning after the 9:30am Mass. 

  

Easter Egg Hunt and Activities - Sunday, March 29.  All children of the parish, grandchildren and friends are invited to join in the fun and tradition of hunting for Easter Eggs.  The children are asked to gather in room 104 at 10:45 where they can participate in some activities while the eggs are being hidden.