Fourth Sunday of Advent-Dear Parishioners in Christ, We are not far from the feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace. The readings of the 4th Sunday of Advent invite us to arise and to go in haste as Mary, our Heavenly Mother went in haste to visit her… Read More...
Third Sunday of Advent-This past Thursday, the Church celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is the patronal feast of the Americas-North, Central and South America. Under this title, Mary is seen as a loving mother, especially to those who are in need of protection, for the poor, the marginalized, the… Read More...
What Does It Mean to Be Catholic?-What Does It Mean To Be Catholic? The Catholic Church was founded by Christ and his Apostles. There are four marks or characteristics of the Church, and we are reminded of them each time we pray the Nicene Creed at Mass. One: Means all members are united as the Body… Read More...
Infant of Prague-It was a little painted statue and stood a foot and a half high, was dressed in exquisite court dress, and cherished as an heirloom wedding gift. It came from Spain during an early spread of devotion to the Christ Child. In the 17th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Isabel… Read More...
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION-Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. … Read More...
Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto-Dear Friends Visit our Grotto at Prince of Peace Parish-Assumption of the BVM Church. Pray to our Blessed Mother for peace in our country and the world and ask her assistance to bring friends and families who are not practicing their faith to return to her Son, Our Lord Jesus.… Read More...
Sacrifice of the Mass-The Sign of the Cross and the Greeting tells us who we are as we gather to enter into the Mystery of Our Lord's Death and Resurrection. The Penitential Rite gives us the opportunity to acknowledge our sinfulness as we approach the Sacrifice of Christ that destroys sin and bring… Read More...
Eucharistic Revival- June 2023 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink." John 6: 54-55 On June 19th. of last year,… Read More...
Upcoming Parish Liturgical & Social Events- Confessions are scheduled every Saturday in our Parish Church from 3 pm to 3:30 pm. Our Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm and Sunday Mass at 8:30 am and 10:30 am will be celebrated in our Parish Church and the doors will open 1/2 hour prior to the start of… Read More...
Mary’s Helpers Food Pantry-Mary's Helpers was established in 2008 under the supervision of Sister Sue Ann Steves. Over the years the Food Pantry has established relationships with PA State Medical Center, and other charitable organizations. The Food Pantry, Mary's Helpers, purchases their food supplies from the Central PA Food Bank and receives donations… Read More...