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:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:00pm in Parish Office

Wednesday, July 8, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, July 9, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, July 10, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, July 11, 2026: Vigil Mass 15h. Sunday in Ordinary Time at 4:00pm

Sunday, July 12, 2026: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass at 8:30 & 10:30am

Sunday, July 12, 2026: Annual Parish Picnic at Cibort Park beginning at 12 noon to 6:00pm. Lots of good food, roast lamb on the spit, milkshake van, entertainment, raffles, Jimbo the Clown, Petting Zoo and much, much more. Join us for a day with friends and family.

Monday, July 13, 1026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry 10am to 12 noon

Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, July 16, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, July 17, 2026: No Morning Mass

Saturday, July 18, 2026: Vigil 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass at 4:00pm celebrated by Fr. Modestus Dike as a newly ordained priest.

Sunday, July 19, 2026: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Masses at 8:30 and 10:30am celebrated by Fr. Modestus Dike in thanksgiving.

Sunday, July 19, 2026: Reception to honor Fr. Modestus Dike.

Monday, July 20, 2026:No Morning Mass

Tuesday, July 20, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 10am to 12 noon

Wednesday, July 22, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, July 23, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, July 24, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, July 25, 2026: Vigil Mass for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time at 4:00pm. Missionary Co-Op Weekend: Fr. Augustine Joseph.

Sunday, July 26, 2026: 17th. Sunday in Ordinary Time. Masses at 8:30 and 10:30am. Mission Co-Op Weekend: Fr. Augustine Joseph.

Monday, July 27, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 4pm to 6pm

Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, July 30, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, July 31, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

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 pancake mix and pancake syrup for the month of July. Also, gently used children’s summer clothing.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm

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