Diversity / Multicultural – Prince of Peace

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 Manrique gave this little statue to her daughter Marie when Marie married a Czech noble. Marie gave it, in turn, to her own daughter Polyxena when the later married.

Polyxena treasured it for many years, but at last gifted it to the Carmelite monastery of Our Lady of Victory.

Shortly afterward the Czech kingdom was invaded by the Saxons, forcing the Carmelites to flee their monastery. The statue of the Christ Child, damaged and tattered was left behind in the ruins of the church.

Ten years later in 1638, a Carmelite priest found it. He took it to his church in Prague and displayed it by the altar.

Suddenly, as he knelt in prayer before it, the statue spoke, saying: “Have mercy on me and I will have mercy on you. Give Me My hands and I will give you peace. The more you honor Me the more I will bless you.”

After this, many miracles were reported to have been wrought through the statue and devotion to the Christ Child increased all the more.

Many saints, such as Therese of Lisieux and Francis of Assisi, were greatly devoted to the Infant Jesus. Nurture love for the Child Jesus in your own home.

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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.

Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of Man: Come, let us adore him, alleluia!

LITURGICAL SERVICES AND PARISH ACTIVITIES 2026:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Feast day of St. Casmir.

Thursday, March 5, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, March 6, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, March 6, 2026: Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction at 7:00pm

Saturday, March 7, 2026: Vigil Mass at 4:00pm for Third Sunday of Lent. Feast day of Saints Perpetua & Felicity.

Sunday, March 8, 2026: Third Sunday of Lent: Morning Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Monday, March 9, 2026: No Morning Mass. Feast day of St. Frances of Rome.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Religious Ed Class in the Library of the Parish Center at 6:00pm

Wednesday, March 11, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, March 12, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, March 12, 2026: Holy Hour dedicated to the Sacred Heart at 6:00pm

Friday, March 13, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, March 13, 2026: Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction at 7:00pm

Saturday, March 14, 2026: Vigil Mass for the 4th Sunday in Lent (Laetare Sunday).

Sunday, March 15, 2026: Morning Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am (Laetare Sunday-4th Sunday of Lent.

Monday, March 16, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am following by a Tea Party in the Parish Center in celebration of St. Patrick’s Feast Day.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Religious Ed Class in the Library of the Parish Center at 6:00pm

Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, March 19, 2026: Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday, March 19, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, March 20, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, March 20, 2026: Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction at 7:00pm

Saturday, March 21, 2026: Vigil Mass at 4:00pm-5th Sunday of Lent

Sunday, March 22, 2026: Morning Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Monday, March 23, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Religious Ed Class in Library of Parish Center at 6:15pm

Wednesday, March 25, 2026: The Annunciation of the Lord. Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, March 26, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, March 27, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, March 28, 2026: Vigil Mass at 4:00pm for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Palms will be distributed.

Sunday: March 29, 2026: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Palms will be distributed at all Masses. Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am

Sunday, March 29, 2026: Spaghetti On Second Dinner from 11:30am to 2:00pm.

Monday, March 30, 2026: Monday of Holy Week. No Mass today.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Tuesday of Holy Week. Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Religious Ed Class in the Library of the Parish Center at 6:00pm

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

We are asking for donations of canned soups and canned vegetables for the month of February!!

MARCH 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Please contact the office of Prince of Peace Parish at

717-985-1330 with any questions.