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:

NOTE: During the month of May we will pray the Rosary, to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary, 1/2 hour prior to all Masses

Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Religious Ed Class at 6:00pm in the Library of the Parish Center.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Knights of Columbus Meeting in the Knights Room of the Parish Center at 7:00pm

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Holy Hour-Queen of Peace in our Parish Church with Benediction at 6:00pm

Friday, May 8, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, May 9, 2026: Vigil Mass at 4:00pm for Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 10, 2026: Sixth Sunday of Easter: Mass at 8:30 and 10:30am

Sunday, May 10, 2026: Happy Mother’s Day. May God Bless our mothers both living and deceased.

Sunday, May 10, 2026: First Holy Communion will be celebrated at our 10:30am Mass followed by May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary at our Queen of Peace Grotto. All children are invited to participate in the our May Crowning procession.

Monday, May 11, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 10:00am to 12 noon

Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Religious Ed Class at 6:00pm in Library of Parish Center

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Vigil Mass at 5:30pm for Ascension of the Lord

Thursday, May 14, 2026: Holyday of Obligation. ASCENSION THURSDAY: Mass at 9:00am. Evening Mass will be celebrated at 6 :00pm.

Thursday, May 14, 2026: Picnic Meeting at 6:00pm in the GYM of the Parish Center.

Friday, May 15, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, May 16, 2026: Vigil Mass Mass at 4:00-pm Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 17, 2026: Seventh Sunday of Easter. Mass at 8:30 and 10:30am

Sunday, May 17, 2026: “All You Can Eat Breakfast” sponsored by our Knights in the Parish Center from 9:00am to 12 noon. All are invited to attend.

Sunday, May 17, 2026: Adult Confirmation at Cathedral of St. Patrick at 3:00pm

Monday, May 18, 2026: No Morning Mass

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 10:am to 12 noon

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Religious Ed Class at 6:00pm in Library of Parish Center

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: McDevitt Baccalaureate at 7:00pm

Thursday, May 21, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, May 21, 2026: Pastoral Council Meeting at 6:00pm in Parish Office

Friday, May 22, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, May 23, 2026: Vigil Mass for Pentecost Sunday at 4:00pm

Sunday, May 24, 2026: Pentecost Sunday. Masses at 8:30 and 10:30am

Monday, May 25, 2026: Happy Memorial Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am

Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Mary’s Helpers Pantry from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday, May 27, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Thursday, May 28, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Friday, May 29, 2026: Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturday, May 30, 2026: Vigil Mass at 4:00pm: The Most Holy Trinity

Sunday, May 31, 2026: Most Holy Trinity. Mass at 8:30 and 10:30am

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!!

MAY 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 10am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 10am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Please contact the office of Prince of Peace Parish at

717-985-1330 with any questions.