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.

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.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Morning Mass at 10:00am

Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Religious Ed Class at 6:15 in the Library of the Parish Center.

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

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

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026: Vigil Mass at 4:00pm for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, November 15, 2026: 33rd. Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Monday, November 16, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Religious Ed Class at 6:15pm in the Library of the Parish Center.

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

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

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

Saturday, November 21, 2026: Vigil Mass Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe at 4:00pm

Sunday, November 22, 2026: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Masses at 8:30 and 10:30am.

Monday, November 23, 2026: No Morning Mass

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

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

Wednesday, November 25, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, November 26, 2026: Happy Thanksgiving. Morning Mass at 9:00am

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

Saturday, November 28, 2026: Vigil Mass 1st. Sunday of Advent at 4:00pm

Sunday, November 29, 2026: 1st. Sunday of Advent. Mass at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Monday, November 30, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, December 1, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, December 1, 2026: 50 Senior Club Christmas Luncheon at 1:00pm. Reservations required.

Tuesday, December 1, 2026: Religious Education Class at 6:15pm in the Library of the Parish Center.

Tuesday, December 1, 2026: Knights of Columbus Meeting in the Knights Room of the Parish Center at 7:00pm

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

NOVEMBER 2026

Tuesday, November 17 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Tuesday, November 24 from 10am to 12 noon

DECEMBER 2026

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