Parish Happenings

  • Super Bowl Sub Sale - Our Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Super Bowl Sub Sale on Saturday, February 7th. Pick-up is between 10am and 12 noon in our Parish Center at 815 South Second Street. Our subs are freshly made with Liscio's rolls, quality meats, cheeses, crisp lettuce, tomato and onion. You have… Read More...
  • Sunday, January 18th. - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time To Bear Witness Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God (John 1:34) Television cameras often zero in on athletes pounding their chests after a successful play. Less obvious are those who point their finger in the direction of a… Read More...
  • “Spaghetti On Second Dinner” - Unfortunately we have cancelled our dinner scheduled for Sunday, January 25th. due to the "SNOWY" Forecast. We have rescheduled our dinner to Sunday, February 22nd. from 11:30am to 2:00pm in our Parish Center. Join us at Prince of Peace Parish-Assumption of the BVM Church. If you have reservations or tickets… Read More...
  • What Does It Mean to Be Catholic? - What Does It Mean To Be Catholic?  The Catholic Church was founded by Christ and his Apostles.  There are four marks or characteristics of the Church, and we are reminded of them each time we pray the Nicene Creed at Mass. One:  Means all members are united as the Body… Read More...
  • 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… Read More...
  • SPIRITUAL COMMUNION - Spiritual Communion:      My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.  I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul.  Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.    … Read More...
  • Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto - Dear Friends Visit our Grotto at Prince of Peace Parish-Assumption of the BVM Church. Pray to our Blessed  Mother for peace in our country and the world and ask her assistance to bring friends and families who are not practicing their faith to return to her Son, Our Lord Jesus.… Read More...
  • Sacrifice of the Mass - The Sign of the Cross and the Greeting tells us who we are as we gather to enter into the Mystery of Our Lord's Death and Resurrection. The Penitential Rite  gives us the opportunity to acknowledge our sinfulness as we approach the Sacrifice of Christ that destroys sin and bring… Read More...
  • 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… Read More...
  • 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… Read More...