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JUNE NEWS BULLETIN

JUNE NEWS BULLETIN

Read the Following Items in this Bulletin:

• “HAPPILY CELEBRATING 11 YEARS AS A PRIEST”
• THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
• THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI WEEKEND OF JUNE 13TH/14TH
• STAY CONNECTED TO THE FAITH!
• PRAYING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND THE UNEMPLOYED
• PARISH SUPPORT
• SAINT PATRICK CHURCH PARISH PROPERTY
• STEWARDSHIP
• HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
• JUNE 14th WE WILL RECALL FLAG DAY - PLEASE PRAY!

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Thank You, Blessings, and Prayers,
Fr. Keith Carroll
Pastor

REOPENING OF THE CHURCH INFORMATION

REOPENING OF THE CHURCH INFORMATION

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
WELCOME BACK TO SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
It is with Great Joy and Thanks
We announce the Reopening of our Church
Beginning May 30 & 31st.

Please Review all the wonderful Preparations that Fr. Carroll has put in place to enable resumption of public Celebration of Mass and Sacraments while maintaining a safe environment with many options provided to meet the needs of our parishioners.

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PREPARATION SURVEY FOR OPENING THE CHURCH

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

When York County officially moves into the "yellow" phase at the direction of the state, we will begin the process of starting back up the public celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass here at Saint Patrick Church.  

In preparation for when the public celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass resumes, I need your help by filling out a Preparation Survey to help us finalize our opening plans. 

Please view FATHER CARROLL'S YouTube MESSAGE IN PREPARATION FOR  THE RETURN OF THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF THE MASS

(And Please read through the Preparation Details before completing the Survey)
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for Message, Details and Survey

Please know you are all in my prayers and as I pray for good health for you and your families, I humbly ask for your prayers in return! Thank you once again for all your support! Please know I miss gathering with all of you and I look forward to the day we can once again gather as a family of faith.

Blessings and prayers,

Fr. Keith Carroll

Pastor 

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

219 South Beaver Street  York, Pa 17401

717-848-2007

MAY 2020 MONTHLY BULLETIN

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prepared by Fr. Keith Carroll

Easy to view PDF File

Many Topics Covered

JOIN US FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

JOIN US FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 19, 2020 Jesus Pours Out His Mercy! Immerse yourself in the Ocean of Mercy… Live Streaming of  Divine Mercy Mass 10:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Holy Hour 3:00 p.m. Live Facebook Click Here Also posted on Parish Website  after uploading of Video - Click here Let’s begin by reading what is arguably the most important passage in St. Faustina’s Diary, when Jesus tells St. Faustina: "I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet (699)." There it is: Jesus promises that the soul that’s been to Confession and receives Holy Communion will be completely wiped away of the two stains that are on our soul. Those stains are sin and the punishment due to sin. The special grace promised by our Lord for Divine Mercy Sunday is nothing less than the equivalent of a complete renewal of baptismal grace in the soul. But how can you receive this complete forgiveness of sins and remission of all punishment? After all, churches are closed and Confession and Communion are not available.  There is, however, still a way to receive this grace. Do these three things on Divine Mercy Sunday with the intention to turn away from sin in your life: 1. Make an Act of Perfect Contrition Since you are unable to get to Confession, make an Act of Perfect Contrition, instead. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “Among the penitent's acts contrition occupies first place. Contrition is 'sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again'" (1451). You thereby will be completely forgiven of all sins, even “mortal sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental confession as soon as possible” (Catechism, 1452).  How to Make an Act of Perfect Contrition Click Here 2. Make a Spiritual Communion Since churches are closed and you cannot receive Holy Communion, make a Spiritual Communion instead, asking God to come into your heart as if you received Him sacramentally — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. For instance, you can say this: Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You were already there, I embrace You and unite myself to You; permit not that I should ever be separated from You. Amen. Again, do this act of trust with the intent to return to the sacrament of Holy Communion as soon as possible.   3. Say a prayer like this: Lord Jesus Christ, You promised St. Faustina that the soul that has been to Confession [I’m unable, but I made an Act of Contrition] and the soul that receives Holy Communion [I’m unable, but I made a Spiritual Communion] will receive the complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Please, Lord Jesus Christ, give me this grace. “On that day the very depths of My Mercy are opened. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My Mercy.” (Diary 699) Live Streaming Divine Holy Hour of  Mercy Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Reflection on Act of Perfect Confession Chanting of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Reflection on Spiritual Communion Adoration Benediction and Blessing 3:00 — 4:00 pm

Temporarily Masses Suspended and Churches Closed

FROM THE DIOCESE:

Today and effective immediately until further notice, Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, out of great concern for the health of the faithful and in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania, has temporarily suspended all daily and weekend Masses in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Additionally, Bishop Gainer has suspended all public liturgies and devotions, and has asked that all churches and chapels be closed, including all perpetual adoration chapels.

Bishop Gainer made this decision after careful consideration of the recommendations from public health officials, and out of great concern for the health and well-being of the faithful, our clergy and parish staffs, given the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

“For Catholics, the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life in Christ, strengthening us to remain firm in our faith as we journey through this life. Making this difficult decision to temporarily suspend Masses and close our churches was not made lightly,” said Bishop Gainer. “Rather, this decision has been made after careful discussions and considerable reflection on the advice being provided from healthcare professionals. I deeply care for all those members of my flock. As chief shepherd, it is my duty to see to their spiritual health, and now in these challenging times, also to their physical welfare. I continue to pray for all those impacted by this virus, for our medical professionals caring for the ill and for all people facing these uncertain times. I also pray for the intercession of our Blessed Mother, Mary, health of the sick.”

A listing of live broadcasting and/or recordings of Masses from parishes throughout the Diocese is available on the Health Alerts page of the Diocesan website, www.hbgdiocese.org. Daily and Sunday Masses are also available from EWTN on Comcast channel 291 in the Harrisburg area, or online at https://video.ewtn.com/daily-mass.

Additional resources for parishes and the faithful will be available, also on the Diocesan website, in the coming days. These resources will include ways the faithful can continue to keep holy the Lord’s Day.

Please visit the Health Alerts page of the Diocesan website, www.hbgdiocese.org, for the most up-to-date information regarding the Diocese’s response to COVID-19, including a listing of Diocesan event cancelations and postponements, as well as additional COVID-19 prevention measures and recommendations.

FROM FATHER CARROLL...

In the coming days I will be looking for ways to bring you Jesus. I will be video taping my private Masses and posting them for you to join us spiritually throughout the day. Please stay tuned to our FACEBOOK page and Website during this time.