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"As we enter the holy season of Advent, the Church invites us to slow down, watch, and prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. These weeks before Christmas are marked by a quiet yet profound anticipation--an invitation to renew our trust in God, to awaken our sense of hope in God's promises, and to recognize the many ways Christ is present among us even now." Read Bishop Senior's full Advent letter here.

We will carol this year on Thursday, Dec. 18th at 10 AM at Misericordia and at 2 PM at Pleasant Acres. We will get together one time for practice. Interested people should contact Millie Imboden at [email protected] or 717-755-1638.

There will be one Mass at 8:00 AM in the church. The church building will close at 12:00 noon. The Parish Office will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26th, and reopen Monday, Dec. 1st, at 8:00 AM.

On Thursday, Nov. 20th, the weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will remain in the main church until the 5 PM closing Benediction. We also will have a special schoolwide holy hour at 1:30 PM that day. Thank you for understanding.

There will be a special collection this weekend at all Masses to assist those who lost so much in Jamaica because of Hurricane Melissa, with the funds going directly to the Diocese of Mandeville. For checks, please put "Jamaica Hurricane Relief" in the notes. Thank you for your generosity.

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Perhaps you have been thinking of becoming Catholic or completing your Sacraments? A new Inquiry class is starting Wednesday, Nov. 19th, at 7 PM.

From Bishop Senior: “As we look toward 2026, we prepare to celebrate an extraordinary milestone—the 60th anniversary of The Catholic Witness, the official publication of the Diocese of Harrisburg. In this anniversary year, we will honor that legacy by launching a new chapter—The Catholic Witness Magazine. This quarterly, printed publication will allow us to tell the story of our Diocese in an even more vibrant and engaging way.” Read the full statement by clicking here.

Our Jamaica Mission Team received an email update from Pauline Russell, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools from the Diocese of Mandeville:

Volunteers needed for YorkGiving (Catholic Harvest Food Pantry's annual Thanksgiving Dinner program) the weekend of Nov. 22nd and 23rd. Go to www.yorkgiving.com for details and signups. Much help is necessary to provide a turkey and the sides to thousands of our low-income neighbors. This is also a perfect family volunteer opportunity at this time of giving.