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"The journey of these last forty days has come to its end, yet our journey continues, not only into the feasting of these next fifty days of Easter, but for the rest of our earthly life as we see how Jesus' Death and Resurrection have opened for all of humanity a new and definitive horizon." Read the rest of Bishop Senior's Easter letter to the Diocese!

If you or a family member is ill and in need of prayers, please contact Bethany at [email protected] and we will get the name in the bulletin and on the parish website. The name will remain for a maximum of one month.

Notice to parishioners: Starting Monday, April 1st, there will be NO 6:45 AM Mass all week (April 1st–5th). We will ONLY be having Mass at 8 AM (and at 8:30 AM on Friday, April 5th).

The Parish Office will be closed at noon on Wednesday, March 27th, and remain closed through the Triduum and Easter Monday. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 2nd. Have a blessed Easter!

Recently, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities announced a nationwide invitation to prayer in advance of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a case on the accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Bishop Senior asks parishioners to join him and devote a few moments in prayer each day from Monday, March 25 through June, when the Court's decision is expected, asking for the intercession of Saint Joseph, the Defender of Life. Read more of Bishop Senior's Letter here.

Join a group who will be saying the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29th, at 10 AM, across the street from Planned Parenthood, 728 S. Beaver St., York. For details, contact Tom Evans at [email protected].

Have you served in the military? The Catholic War Veterans have reactivated their Central Pennsylvania Chapter. Click here to read more.

The Parish Office is in need of volunteers to help sort and count the weekly collection. Click here to read more.

2024 Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 15th through Thursday, July 18th, 6-8:30 PM. Registration will open after Easter. More information to come in late spring.

Please consider spending one hour a week before the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. We are in need of adorers, especially for the 11 AM, 12 noon and 2 PM hours, as well as substitutes.

Think about getting out to help a neighbor in need. Consider volunteering for SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice. Make friendly visits to hospice clients in York County or make supportive phone calls to grieving families. For more information, click here to see the flyers or call Cathy Sweeney, volunteer coordinator, at 570-599-5390.

This weekend our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from this provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ's love and mercy to vulnerable people here and abroad.

J.O.Y. will be wearing GREEN on Monday, March 18th at 11:30 AM at Two Brothers Restaurant.

A favorite Lenten recipe/cooking competition will be held once again on Friday, March 15th at 6 PM in the St. Francis/St. Clare rooms. Click here to read more and how to join in the fun!

On March 19th, we celebrate our Patronal Feast Day—the Solemnity of St. Joseph, protector of the family and patron of the universal Church and of workers. In honor of our Patron, we would like to have St. Joseph’s Table. Click here to learn more and to help!

The Millions of Monicas group will not meet on two upcoming Tuesdays: March 12th and March 19th. The prayer meeting resumes at 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 26th.

Help us ensure our school's viability for many more years to come! Click here to read more.