Diversity / Multicultural – Prince of Peace

Disciple Maker Index-Diocese of Harrisburg

This fall, Prince of Peace Parish-Assumption of the BVM Church will be conducting a parish survey on discipleship called the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) and we will need to hear from you! The information gathered will be used to plan for the future so we can become a more faith-filled, vibrant community. The survey will begin October 15 to November 24th and will take 10-15 minutes to complete. This can be done on line or we will have paper copies for you to complete. All responses will be confidential. In the coming weeks, check the bulletin, the parish website, and our Facebook page for additional information including how to access the survey online or complete a paper survey.

We thank you for your cooperation in regard to this survey.

Fr. Al Sceski, Parish Administrator and Parish Office Staff

Croatian Mass

Fr. Maurus Dolcic, TOR from Washington, DC will celebrate a Mass in the Croatian language on Sunday, October 6th at 5pm in our Parish Church, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Confessions will be available at 4pm with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 4:30pm.

The Staff of the Catholic Witness will be attending this Mass and there will be a light reception to follow in the Parish Center.

Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends

We are selling Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends coupons for $5.00 each. This is a total profit for our Parish and you can use the coupon to shop all day on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 8am to 11pm.

Contact the Parish Office at 717-985-1330 or email us at pop.parish@comcast.net to purchase or you may stop by the Parish Office to purchase your coupons.

It’s always a “fun day” at Boscov’s meeting friends and parishioners who are shopping and saving some money on their purchases…25% off lowest sale price.

Don’t wait too long, they sell quickly.

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.

The Catholic Company: Bite-Sized Faith

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

October 2024

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 10:00am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 10am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

November 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 10am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 10am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, November 26th from 4pm to 6pm

Please contact the office of Prince of Peace Parish at

717-985-1330 with any questions.