Upcoming Events

Beginning March 7—Fridays in Lent

Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent immediately before Mass. The Holy Hour will begin at 5:00pm. The schedule will be:

• Holy Hour 5:00PM–5:50PM

• Confessions Start 5:30PM

• Stations of the Cross 6:00PM

• Mass 6:35PM

Devotions to Our Lady of Czestochowa will continue to be said following Mass.

March 12: Men’s Night

St. Mary’s Men’s Night will be on Wed, March 12th. St. Mary’s Men’s Night is open to all men of the parish over 18. It will begin at 7pm with Holy Hour in the main church and will follow with dinner, drinks, fellowship, and a talk by Fr. Gismondi downstairs.

March 14: Juventutem Young Adults: Faith, Friends, Food

All young adults who have graduated from high school to age 39 are invited to join Juventutem Young Adults! We will meet after the 6:30pm Mass on Friday, March 14 for dinner, a spiritual talk and compline. 7:15 PM | Dinner and Social 8:30 PM | Talk by Father Eichman on Confession 9:00 PM | Sung Compline The meeting will take place in the church hall. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring a salad or dessert to share, and please bring a monetary donation ($15-$20 suggested) to offset the cost of dinner. Email: juventutemphl@gmail.com for any questions.

March 15: Stella Maris Maidens

The Stella Maris Maidens will meet on Saturday, March 15th. The activities start with the 9am Mass and end at approximately noon. Young ladies from 1st through 12th grade are invited to join and new members are welcome at any time. For more information, please contact Missy Borreson at stellamarismaidens@gmail.com

March 17: Confraternity of Christian Mothers

The Confraternity of Christian Mothers will be meeting on Monday, February 10th. Members can be married or single, and need not have children. The night will begin at 7pm with Holy Hour in the main church, and will follow with a social and a talk by Fr. Gismondi in the church hall. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Sims at stmaryccm2020@gmail.com.

March 21: St. Mary’s Teen Group

The teen group is open to all teens of the parish from 13 to 18 years old (high school senior). It will meet Friday, March 21st. Following the evening Mass the group will gather at 7:30pm in the church hall for a pot-luck meatless dinner followed by a talk by Father Eichman, an activity and time to socialize. The evening will wrap up at 9:30pm. For Friday’s meeting: Please bring something meatless to share. It can be a pizza, egg salad, chip and dip, etc. Please note that the stove and ovens are NOT available. The dish must be already cooked and ready. Dishes should be placed in the kitchen before Mass. Nobody under the age of 13 is to be at the group or in the basement. Parents are welcome to stay—if not, they should be back before 9:30pm.

March 22: Juventutem Day of Recollection

Juventutem Young Adults is collaborating with Harrisburg’s Young Adult Group for their 4th annual Lenten Day of Recollection. The event will be hosted here at St. Mary. The day will include Mass, adoration, spiritual conferences, and more! The cost is $10. Registrants must be at least 18 and no older than 35. This fee will cover costs for lunch and a light breakfast. Payment will be CASH, and will be collected at the door. To register visit: tinyurl.com/y93hkms2 or scan the QR code in the bulletin. Email yag@materdeipa.com if you have any questions.

March 29: St Joseph/Laetare Dinner

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29th to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph and the eve of Laetare Sunday.

Schedule of events:

• Exposition 4:30pm

• Litany of St. Joseph 5:10pm

• Benediction 5:15pm

• Dinner 6:00pm

Dinner will be semi-potluck. More details to follow. There will be a blessing of homemade bread and a 50/50. Tickets will go on sale on March 2nd. Looking for helpers!! Please contact Debbie Treacy 215-485-3784.

All-Night Adoration—April 4-5

St Mary’s Holy Name Society is organizing an All-Night Adoration for the parish from April 4 to April 5. It will start after the 6:30pm Mass. Benediction will be at 7:00am on April 5 before Mass.

Apr 17-20 Triduum

Jun 16-19 Chant Camp

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