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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 Mass.

Croatian Masses are scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 5:00pm celebrated by Fr. Maurus Dolcic, TOR. Confessions in the Croatian language will begin at 4:00pm. This schedule may change periodically due to Fr. Dolcic’s other liturgical responsibilities.

Mass will be live streamed every Sunday morning at 10:30 am on our Facebook page, MyParish App and on our webpage (popsteelton.org). For those of you who do not have a computer, you may listen to the Mass on your phone by calling the below toll free number: 1-855-635-1965

You may tune your radio station to 90.7 FM and listen to the Mass in your car in the back parking lot. You would need to come into our Parish Church to receive the Holy Eucharist.

Loving Father, help us to face the challenges of daily life with confidence in your love and protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

LITURGICAL SERVICES AND PARISH ACTIVITIES 2026:

NOTE: During the month of October we will pray the Rosary 1/2 hour prior to each weekday and weekend Masses.

Thursday, October 1, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, October 1, 2026: Eucharistic Holy Hour for the Protection & Dignity of Human Life.

Friday, October 2, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, October 3, 2026: Vigil Mass for Respect Life Sunday & Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi at 4:00pm

Sunday, October 4, 2026: Respect Life Sunday. Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi with Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Sunday, October 4, 2026: Annual Pet Blessing will be held in front of our Parish Church today at 12 noon. Bring your pets for this special blessing by our Pastor, Fr. Larlick.

Monday, October 5, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, October 6, 2026: 50+ Meeting Luncheon at 1:00pm in Parish Center

Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:00pm in the Knights Room of the Parish Center

Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Religious ED class in the Library of Parish Center at 6:15pm.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, October 8, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, October 9, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, October 10, 2026: Vigil Mass for the 28th. Sunday in Ordinary Time at 4:00pm

Sunday, October 11, 2026: 28th. Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Monday, October 12, 2026: No Morning Mass. Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Food Pantry from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Religious Education Class at 6:15pm in the Library of the Parish Center

Wednesday, October 14, 2026: No Morning Mass

Thursday, October 15, 2026: No Morning Mass. Feast of St. Teresa of Jesus

Friday, October 16, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00pm

Saturday, October 17, 2026: Vigil Mass for 29th. Sunday in Ordinary Time at 4:00pm…World Mission Sunday Second Collection

Sunday, October 18, 2026: 29th. Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass at 8:30 and 10:30am. World Mission Sunday Second Collection.

Monday, October 19, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, October 20, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Food and Clothing Pantry from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Religious Education Class in the Library of the Parish Center at 6:15pm

Wednesday, October 21, 2026: No Morning Mass

Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Shopping

Thursday, October 22, 2026: No Morning Mass

Friday, October 23, 2026: No Morning Mass

Friday, October 23, 2026: Prep for Spaghetti Dinner at 10:00am

Saturday, October 24 , 2026: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. vigil Mass at 4:00pm

Sunday, October 25, 2026: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass at 8:30 and 10:30am.

Sunday, October 25, 2026: Spaghetti on Second Dinner in the Parish Center form 11:30am to 2:00pm.

Monday, October 26, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Food and Clothing Pantry from 4pm to 6pm

Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Religious Ed class at 6:15pm in the Library of the Parish Center.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, October 29, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, October 29, 2026: Pastoral Council Meeting at 6:00pm

Friday, October 30, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, October 31, 2026: Trunk or Treat from 11am to 2pm in front of our Parish complex and in the GYM of the Parish Center.

Saturday, October 31, 2026: Vigil Mass for All Saints at 4:00pm

Sunday, November 1, 2026: Feast of All Saints. Morning Mass at 8:30 and 10:30am.

Monday, November 2, 2026: All Souls Day

Monday, November 2, 2026: No Morning Mass

Monday, November 2, 2026: Memorial Service to Commemorate our Deceased Parishioners in our Church at 6:00pm

Let Us Prayerfully Remember

Let Us Prayerfully Remember Those Who Have Died Since

All Souls Day: November 2, 2026

Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord…and Let Perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Trudy L. Jones, Vilma L. Belsak, Helen Lescanec, Valeria Gorecki, Nancy Spizzirri, Eileen Sceski, Jack R. Brommer, Sr., Bonnie L. Doyle, Andrew Rafaj, Raymond Lopatic, Susan (Kamenar) LaVia, James Cibort, Harry M. Young, Irene (Tudic) Smith, William N. Husic, Smiljan Blazevic, Grace L. Kepp, Henry Tamanini, Eugene Alan Jankovic, Mary P. Cain, Rita Dubravec, Francesco Cangialosi, Josephine Cook.

God Our Father, Your power bring us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those, who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for our families, relatives and friends and for all the dead known to you alone. In company with Christ, Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family to sing your praise forever and ever. Amen.

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 from Prince of Peace Parishioners, Matthew-25 Grants via the Diocese of Harrisburg and the United Way. PA State Medical Center and the Central PA Food Bank hold classes to assist the needy in the area with dietary needs, blood pressure screenings and “Flu” shots. We rely on our dedicated volunteers to give assistance to the Food Pantry and to our Chairpersons. Our volunteers are dedicated to the Food Pantry which Sr. Sue Ann Steves established and will continue to be of service to our local community.

Mary’s Helpers Food Pantry and Clothing Store

will be open on the following dates in

SEPTEMBER 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

OCTOBER 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

During the month of September we are collecting canned sweet potatoes (yams) and stove top stuffing for the Pantry. You may contact the Pantry or the Parish Office if you wish to donate.

Please contact Mary’s Helpers Pantry at 717-985-1332 or email pop.parish@comcast.net with any questions or concerns.

SCRIP Program

TREAT YOURSELF TO A DAY OF SHOPPING

GIFT CARDS ARE THE BEST FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS!

Our SCRIP program to purchase “gift cards” is available to all of our Parishioners. The cards are great for Birthday, Anniversary, Thank you, Baptism, Graduation and many more occasions or for your day to day shopping. The SCRIP profits benefit our children’s education and other Outreach Programs in our Parish.

A list of gift cards available for purchasing is in the back of Church. You can order gift cards for as little as $5.00 and up. Giant, Weis, Target, CVS, Panera Bread, Texas Roadhouse, Walmart, Karns and loads of other local stores.

Call us today at 717-985-1330 or email pop.parish@comcast.net and place your order. Your participation in this program is appreciated.

Guardian Angel Fund

Our Guardian Angel Fund is a way for you to assist some of our children and their families with a Catholic education.

We have children from our parish that attend St. Catherine Laboure, Seven Sorrows of the BVM, St. Josephs and our high schools, Bishop McDevitt and Trinity. The donations given to this fund will not be applied to any other expense other than education.

Please enclose your donation in an envelope marked “Guardian Angel Fund” and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. We thank you, in advance, for your interest in the education of our Parish children.