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Ladies, next week we will explore the life of another amazing saint, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. We’ll explore the life and work of this incredible woman, who crossed oceans, saved orphans, and founded more than 67 orphanages and schools. Join us on Thursdays, Oct. 15th and 22nd, in the St. Joseph meeting room from 9:30 to 11 AM. Plus we will screen the movie Cabrini on Monday, Oct. 19th, at 9:30 AM. Come to any or all of these! Childcare provided for Thursday meetings.

The Columbiettes are offering an opportunity to purchase a flag in honor of a veteran. Flags will be placed in alphabetical order around the sidewalk leading into the Church on Kingston Road from Nov. 7th thru 13th, with the veteran’s name and branch displayed on an attached card. Click here for more details!

On Friday, November 13th, Bishop McDevitt Assembly #920, 4th Degree Honor Guard, will be hosting their 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Mass & Dinner. The Mass will be held in the Divine Mercy Chapel at 6 PM. Click here for more information!

The Columbiettes are a group of dedicated Catholic women who actively participate with our Knights of Columbus brothers in providing for the needs of our parishes, schools, and community. Our next initiation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25th, at 2 PM. If you are interested in finding out more about the Columbiettes, please contact our President, Molly Simms, at 717-679-5627 or our Immediate Past President, Sandy Brown, at 717-309-8394.

Each year, on or near Nov. 2nd, the Church celebrates a day of remembrance for those who have passed on to Eternal Life. Please join us for our All Souls Memorial Mass on Monday, Nov. 2nd, at 7 PM. The Parish invites you to come, pray, remember, and find consolation in our community of faith. Click here for more details.

Many children in developing countries experience Christmas without hope and come from families that are too poor to provide them with even life's basic necessities. These children likely have never owned a picture book, a toy, or even a toothbrush. That is why the Knights of Columbus are partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach to participate in the Box of Joy ministry. Click here for details!

The York District Council of Catholic Women invites couples and their families in York County Parishes who celebrate their 25th Silver Anniversary in 2025 or 2026 to a special Mass to commemorate your love and commitment to each other, the Sacrament of Marriage and to receive a blessing as a group. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Sunday, Oct. 25th, at St. Joseph Church in York with a light luncheon for the couples and their families to follow. RSVP to Angie Tully at [email protected] or (717) 395-1528 by Oct. 18th.

Everyone, iron your lederhosen and dirndls! Oktoberfest is coming! The 5th annual Bill Smith Jamaican Mission Team Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10th, in the St. Joseph School gym from 5 to 8 PM. NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Click here for more information.

Come & join the Public Square Rosary Crusade. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance & conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Please join us in praying for our nation on Oct. 10th at 12 noon at the corner of South George Street & College Avenue. For questions, call Silvia at 717-818-5537.

Another Day, Another Smile: Prayer and the Will of God speaks about what prayer is through the thoughts of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Francis de Sales, and others (Augustine, St. John Damascene, Teresa of Avila, etc.), as well as various Scripture passages to make prayer an ordinary and sustaining “daily bread” of our lives. Likewise, the idea of the Heart, the Will of God, and living the Spiritual Life are also included. Please join us for this special presentation by parishioner Michael Goc at 7 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 6th, and 9:30 AM on Friday, Oct. 9th, in the St. Francis meeting room.