UPDATES

Our lives sometimes go through seasons of change; of closeness to God and distance from him. Yet God's love is steadfast and ever-present to those who seek Him with a sincere heart, no matter what sins or situations have caused a separation.  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) instructs those interested in becoming “citizens of the Kingdom” through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Check out RCIA! You can just show up—no RSVP is needed. There will be no pressure to join the Church. Just come as you are! Inquiry Sessions  are Thursdays at 7:00 pm St. Mary Church, Marian Room (lower level) 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, 16101.  Those Interested should contact Cathy Frank at cfrank@hsplc.org  for more information

Saturday, October 22nd, there will be an Anointng Mass at 9:30 am in St. Vitus Church. During the liturgy, the priests will anoint all parishioners desiring this Sacrament.

Wednesday, November 2nd, our annual Memorial Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated in St. Vitus Church at 6:00 pm. The names of the 291 parishioners who died between October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 will be read aloud and will appear on the Board of Remembrance on display.

Friday, November 11th, there is a special Veteran’s Day Service at 7:00 pm at St. Vitus Church. This is a powerful and moving tribute to those who have served in our Armed Forces. They have made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives for us and for our freedom. 




 


 

The Children’s Choir is open to children in Grades 2-8.  The Children’s Choir will be scheduled to sing at the
9:00 am Mass at St. Vitus. Children’s Choir rehearsals will be Tuesdays in St. Vitus Church from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm beginning September 27th.  Questions:  Contact Brenda Kostial at bkostial@hsplc.org or call or text at 724-622-2827.      —Brenda Kostial                  
 

See article updating Food Pantry history and current activities

Food Pantry Hours are now 9:00 am to 11:00 am 

Special Notice: Clothing donations are currently limited to coats, gloves and scarves until the end of 2022. Donations of general use clothing will resume January 1, 2023.

Food Pantry's Summer Produce Project:  Do you have a green thumb? Consider donating your extra fresh produce to Holy Spirit Parish for use at the Food Pantry or at the Veggie Tables available after Masses during the growing season. Interested? Email John at:  jgprovencher@hotmail.com

 

FOCE will be assembling Blessing Bags to support parishioners and locals affected by cancer. Join us on Thursday, September 22, to assemble the bags at 6:30 pm in Fabbri Hall.
Please text Natalie Fee at 724-333-3487 if you can help. See you there!

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Join us for Hot Breakfast and guest speakers in December and January from 10:15 am to 11:45 am at both sessions. On Sunday, December 11th, Frank Yeropoli will share with us his thoughts about the Christmas and Infancy of Jesus narratives as found in the Gospels of Matthew & Luke. On Sunday, January 29th, Seminarian Dan Roberts will share his vocation story with the audience. Please register for one or both of these programs at https://holyspiritparish oflawrencecounty.org/registrations

For information on the 3 Cs, activity of the week, please contact Cathy Frank at cfrank@hsplc.org or go to https://holyspiritparishoflawrencecounty.org/3cs-coffee-conversation-connection
 

The Illumin8 team focuses on parish unity and drawing in others from the community via fun events? Illumin8 currently has 10 members who work hard at planning fun, faith-filled parish events. A few of our most popular events to date have been a Scavenger Hunt and Bonfire, Grill the Priest, Footprints in the Sand Painting Party, Cooking classes and Coffee with the Saints.
 
Upcoming events you will not want to miss this year: Gimme Some Oven Chicken Marsala Cooking Class November 16th Cocoa & Cookies on December 1st, and Crafts and Crafts also in December.
Registration is required for each event. Each event is listed on our registration form weeks before the event.  To register, go to https://holyspiritparishoflawrencecounty.org/registrations
 
You are encouraged to bring family and friends to all events!  For more information on Illumin8 or events please contact Cathy Frank at 724.654.9371 x1 or cfrank@hsplc.org