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St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception BVM Church
This Week at St. Mary's
Bus Tour to Flight 93 Memorial
Join St. Mary’s on a tour of Flight 93 Memorial in Western Pennsylvania.
We will be traveling by bus on Tuesday, May 19th. The cost will be $85.
For more information:
call Mary Jo Schmidt—717-424-2473
or talk to Deacon Steve.
Quo Vadis Days 2026
RegisterAttention all Catholic young men ages 15-25. Our Lord Jesus Christ has a great plan and mission for you!
You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Annual Quo Vadis Days vocation discernment camp to spend time with other young men your age, listen to the Lord’s call in your life, and have fun. Activities include – Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, sports, games, great food, talks and more.
Quo Vadis Days will be held from June 21-25, 2026 at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. There is a $100 registration fee; all other expenses are funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg.
Registration forms can be found on our website at www.hbgdiocese.org. You may also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) 657-4804, ext. 282 or email vocations@hbgdiocese.org with questions or for a registration packet.
Deadline for registration is June 5, 2026.
Public Rosary Rally
Please join us at 12 noon on Saturday, May 16 to say a public rosary.
We will pray for the repentance & conversion of
our great nation, asking God to save America through the rosary of His Most Holy Mother.
RSVP by calling/texting
Silvia at 717-818-5537.
Please consider volunteering to help us make this rosary rally a success!
St. Mary's Archives Committee
Deacon Steve's emailOur church will celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2027.
Our 1st planning meeting is on May 13th at 6 pm.
Contact Deacon Steve for more information. It is not too late to join us as we plan for the celebration. We are working hard to gather our parish history. Please come and join us in this worthwhile project.
Pilgrimage to Emmitsburg- Grotto of Lourdes
Join alongside fellow parishioners from the Diocese of Harrisburg to pray and participate in Mass on May 25th, 2026.
We will be praying the Holy Rosary at 9:30 AM.
Afterward, we will have time for personal prayer and meditation. Mass will follow at the St. Mary Chapel at 11 AM.
Cultural Festival News
More InformationThe Take A Tag board is now in the Atrium.
Please take a tag, purchase the item to be donated, and return it to the church or the office any time after May 3.
New this year…certain items will be needed before May 7, and those tags are labeled with the due date.
Perishable items that can be frozen can be dropped off at any time. Perishable items that cannot be frozen should be returned by May 29.
Your donations are appreciated and thank you for your continued support of the Cultural festival!
Ascension of the Lord Mass Times
OSV Payment setup?The Ascension of the Lord is a Holy Day of Obligation.
This week, our Mass times are:
Wednesday, May 13th at 7 pm (Spanish) Thursday, May 14th at 8 am (English) Thursday, May 14th at 5:30 pm (English)
Thrift Store News
Thrift Store Facebook PageAdult Spring Clothing– Tan Tags are now $1
Needed Items—Summer children’s clothing, all sizes.
Thanks for your donations!
ST. MARY’S THRIFT SHOP
26 E. College Ave., York, PA
Open
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Telephone: 717-812-9999
Announcements
Pastor's Weekly Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This weekend, as we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Easter, we also observe the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Since the Gospel comes from the tenth chapter of St. John,it is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Our Lord tells us that his sheep hear his voice.
God is speaking to us, and in fact calling us to be his disciples. When we talk about a vocation, we must first understand that it is a “calling.” God has called each of us in a
particular way, but first and foremost, he has called us to a life of holiness. Each of us fulfills that in a unique way through our vocation. This weekend gives us several
opportunities. First, we can reflect on our own vocations, and ask for the grace to more faithfully live them. Second, we can pray for those who are struggling in their vocation, that the Lord will bestow the grace of healing and perseverance where necessary. And finally, we can pray for our young people who are discerning their vocation. May God grant them the grace and the courage to know how God is calling them to live as his disciples. And I would especially ask that we pray for the young men that God might be calling to the priesthood, that they would be open to serving him as his ministers in the church.
We are preparing to celebrate our First Holy Communion with the children of our parish. Please pray for them as they receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time!
God bless you!
Fr. Kuchinski
Prayer Requests
PRAYER– FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY - Blessing for Spring
Dear Lord, As this new season begins, bring new life to our hearts as well. Prune what has grown despondent, brush back that
which darkens and clouds. As the flowers bud and bloom, bless us with new wonder, new hope, new promise, new joy.
Amen
Grow Your Faith in Community
At St. Mary’s, you’ll find a welcoming, multicultural family in the heart of downtown York. There’s a place for you here!
Faith Formation
We nurture lifelong faith formation, guiding all ages to grow in love, understanding, and devotion to Christ.
The Seven Sacraments
We encounter Christ’s grace at key moments of life, strengthening us in faith and drawing us closer to God.
Ministry Opportunities
Find fullfilling ways to serve within our parish, share your talents with others, and make a real difference in our church community.
Looking for a form?
Our Forms webpage has everything you need to begin your sacrament process.