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Diocesan Notebook – January 16

Masses and Prayer Services

The Black Catholic Apostolate’s Annual Cultural Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, February 1, at 12:15 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Timothy C. Senior, and the homilist will be Father Chiedozie Ononuju, parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle. The Philadelphia Gospel Choir will be present for this occasion, leading us in singing and celebrating the universality of the Catholic Church. Following Mass, there will be a brief social gathering. Any questions, please call Deacon Armando Torres, Director for Culture & Outreach, at 717-657-4804, ext. 221.

A Mass in American Sign Language without voice interpretation will be celebrated on Sunday, February 15, at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Mechanicsburg. No voice interpretation will occur. The celebrant and homilist will be Father Mike Depcik, OSFS, Chaplain for the Deaf Ministry for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Father Depcik will be available for the Sacrament of Confession in ASL-only. Following Mass, there will be a time of fellowship and dinner. Participants are encouraged to confirm their attendance by emailing Dawn Rose at love2kids3@gmail.com.

The Italian Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey. Father Joshua Brommer and Father Matthew Morelli will concelebrate. Through the generosity of the Collura and Manzella families, a traditional St. Joseph Altar will be created in the social hall where the Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a dinner and reception after Mass. For more information, contact Maria DiSanto at 717-554-5698 or disanto1@comast.net, or Mariella Amato at 717-278-9420.

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, McSherrystown is hosting a special Parish Marian Mission, February 9-11, culminating in a Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service on Wednesday. Mission priests from the Angelicum in Rome will be presenting “To Jesus Through Mary: The Power of Sacrificial Love.” Each day will have a prayer service and mission talk at 8:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (each day will have the same talk twice) and time for Confession and Eucharistic Adoration. For more information or to view the full schedule, email parishoffice@abvmchurch.org.

A Charismatic Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa Church, New Cumberland. The celebrant will be Father William C. Forrey, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Harrisburg. For information on this monthly Mass, call Mary Ann at 717-512-3628 or Vicki at 717-364-6260.

A Prayer Service for Christian Unity, sponsored by the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, will be held on Sunday, January 18, at 2 p.m. in the Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville.

St. Joseph Parish, York, is hosting a celebration for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:30 p.m. Father Kyle Sahd, pastor, invites all York-area churches, including the York Deanery parishes, to join in the celebration. For information, contact the parish at 717-755-7503.

An afternoon of Eucharistic Adoration will be offered at St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, on January 22 to mark the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Mass begins at noon, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharistic Adoration from 12:30-5:30 p.m., and Benediction at 5:30 p.m. Sign up for an hour or more of Adoration at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BADAC29A2FECF8-60227394-eucharistic#/.

Retreats & Pilgrimages

The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, Md., will have a Day of Retreat with Father Dwight Schlaline, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Conewago. The Lenten retreat, “Pondering with Mother Mary,” will take place Saturday, February 28. Cost is $35, or $50 including lunch. Father Schlaline asks, “Has someone ever said: You think too much. Why don’t you just let it go? Have you ever tried to stop ruminating about something but just couldn’t do it? It’s possible to be free from overthinking.” Visit www.nsgrotto.org/events for more information. For more information, contact Lisa Rush at 301-447-5521 or l.m.rush@msmary.edu.

Join Father Leo Goodman and St. Margaret Mary Parish, Harrisburg, on a pilgrimage to the sites and shrines of France, October 5-14, 2026. The pilgrimage includes Annecy, Ars, Paray-le-Monial and the Visitation Convent, Nevers, Chartres, Lisieux, Normandy’s beaches, Lourdes and Paris, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. See the full itinerary and cost at https://files.constantcontact.com/a08275f3801/9fe01363-bc7c-4c2c-add9-9776a7377cdc.pdf. For more information, contact Deacon Francis “Hank” Skorija at 717-775-4669 or dfskorija@hbgdiocese.org.

A Beginning Experience Weekend for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation will take place May 1-3 at Camp Kirchenwald, Lebanon. The ecumenical Beginning Experience weekends are an approved program of the Catholic Church. Hundreds of persons have been helped to move towards successful, productive, happy lives by attending one of these weekends. The weekend is led by persons who have lost a spouse through death or divorce and are trained in facilitating a weekend. Each Beginning Experience Team is certified by the International Beginning Experience Organization. For information, visit https://www.hbgdiocese.org/clev/laity-and-family/navigating-difficulties/ or www.beginningexperience.org. Information can also be obtained by contacting Harrisburg Beginning Experience team member Julie at 717-379-0800.

Join Father Augustine Joseph, pastor of St. Peter Parish, Columbia, on a pilgrimage to France, September 28-October 8, 2026. Sites include Ars, Chartres, Lisieux, Nevers, Paris, Lourdes and Mont Saint-Michel. Cost is $4,899 (plus estimated $649 in airline taxes and surcharges) from Philadelphia. Early registration price per person if deposit is paid by June 20. Travel arrangements by Pentecost Tours, Inc. Visit www.pentecosttours.com or email travel@penetecosttours.com, referencing tour number 60928 for the full itinerary and more information.

St. Joseph Parish, Hanover, is hosting a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C., for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 26, 2026. The pilgrimage focus will be the Rosary, Adoration and Mass. The Pilgrimage Prayer will be available in January 2026, beginning a novena on the last Saturday of each month. During the pilgrimage, activities include the Sacrament of Reconciliation by Dominican priests, book signings, lunch will be available for purchase in the church cafeteria, and the gift shop will be open. The bus departs from St. Joseph Parish in Hanover at 7 a.m. Cost is $25 per seat; please call St. Joseph Parish at 717-637-5236 to sign up, reserving your transportation to the pilgrimage.

Join Father Rodrigo Arrazola, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cornwall, on a pilgrimage to Italy, May 10-21, 2026. Itinerary includes Rome, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Bari, Lanciano, Assisi, Siena and Florence. We will celebrate Daily Mass, have an audience with the pope and receive his holy blessing at Peter’s Square, with a guided tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Mary Major Basilica, the Holy Stairs, St. Sebastian Catacombs, the Pompeii ruins in Naples, St. Andrew’s relics in Amalfi, relics of St. Nicola in Bari, San Giovanni Rotundo where St. Padre Pio is buried, the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel, the Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano, the church in the woods where St. Francis Assisi began his ministry, the Basilica of St. Francis, the Basilica of St. Clare, the tomb of St. Carlo Acutis, and attractions plus shopping in Florence. Contact Karen Hurley at k.m.hurley1@gmail.com for more information.

Join Father Benny Jose, pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Bonneauville, on a pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes with “Discovery Barcelona,” September 20-29, 2026. There will be 10 days, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 dinners. Highlights of the trip include Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Cathedral of Burgos, Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle, Barcelona and Barcelona Cathedral. For more information, contact Susan Miller at 717-334-2510 or stjosephget@comcast.net or visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1370328.

Education & Enrichment

The Diocese of Harrisburg invites you to a special online program for International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27 from 1-2 p.m., “Remembering the Holocaust & Understanding and Challenging Antisemitism in Our Time.” This prayerful and educational observance honors the victims of the Holocaust and reflects on its enduring moral lessons. The program includes prayer and a personal reflection by Elaine Culbertson, daughter of Holocaust survivors. More information and registration can be found at www.hbgdiocese.org/event/remembering-the-holocaust.

A webinar on human trafficking and its connection to major sporting events will be presented on January 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. In partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the New Jersey Catholic Conference, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, and the SOAP Project, the webinar is taking place during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness about the grave injustice of human trafficking. This year, our focus is on major sporting events, which unfortunately can create conditions where trafficking risks increase. With the Super Bowl scheduled for Sunday, February 8, in San Jose, California, this discussion is both timely and urgent. Opening Prayer and Reflection led by His Excellency Oscar Cantú, Bishop of San Jose, California, who will offer a reflection on the Church’s role in combating human trafficking. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.hbgdiocese.org/htwebinar.

Registration is open for the Diocese’s inaugural Catholic Social Teaching Symposium, a day dedicated to exploring the Church’s response to some of the most urgent issues of our time. Through panels, breakout sessions and practical discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of human dignity, solidarity, and our call to serve the common good. Together, we will reflect, learn, and discern how we can bring Christ’s love into our communities through action, advocacy, and encounter. All are welcome to register and attend. The cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch. For the complete schedule, details, and to register, please visit

https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/catholic-social-teaching-symposium.

“Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land” with Christopher West and Mike Mangione will take place at St. Leo the Great Church, Rohrerstown, on April 23 from 7-9:30 p.m. The event blends music, art and presentations that tap into the deepest desires of the human heart and offer a vision of the Gospel through the lens of St. John Paul II’s teaching on the Theology of the Body. For tickets, visit www.aftontickets.com/m4mlancaster. For more information, contact Tina Johnson at St. Leo’s at 717-394-1742 or tjohnson@stleos.org.

The Conewago District Council of Catholic Women will have a Lenten Day of Reflection, Saturday, March 7, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Hanover. Franciscan Sisters Eileen Quinn and Mary Therese While will be the presenters on the theme, “Living the Peace Prayer of St. Francis: A Lenten Response to God’s Deep Love for Us.” The Day of Reflection will take place in Gotwalt Hall. A free-will offering will be collected. For information, contact Sandy Clark at smclark@pa.net.

A study on “Moments with Mary” module 1, “Who is Mary?” authored by Johnnette Benkovic Williams, founder of the Women of Grace apostolate, will take place at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey. Study begins April 18 from 10 a.m.-noon and continues April 25 and May 9, 16 and 23. Includes weekly videos in class and individual daily videos with Johnnette. Cost of book is $25. All Catholic women are invited to attend. For information and to sign up, contact Chris Arnold, Regional Coordinator, at 717-379-6041 or carnold@womenofgrace.com.

A Spanish-language Morning of Grace for all Hispanic women of the Diocese will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m.-noon. The theme is “The Women at the Foot of the Cross.” This is a free event that includes Mass, presentations, the Rosary, Adoration, refreshments and fellowship. Contact Chris Arnold, Regional Coordinator, at 717-379-6041 or carnold@womenofgrace.com.

Events & Fundraisers

Calling all soup makers – help Catholic Charities make this year’s Souper Sale a success. Catholic Charities is looking for generous cooks to donate a pot of their best homemade soup for the annual Souper Bowl Soup Sale at various parishes February 7 and 8, 2026. Your delicious contribution will help support Catholic Charities’ programs that serve our neighbors in need. Empty quart containers will be provided. To sign up, or for more information, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49ACAA29A5FE3-59630466-2026 or contact Tara Benkovic at tbenkovic@cchbg.org or 717-657-4804, ext. 284.

Catholic Charities’ Souper Bowl Sunday Soup Sale will take place in several parishes after Masses on February 7 and 8. A variety of homemade soups will be sold for a free-will donation, while supplies last. Donations support the ministry of Catholic Charities’ Homes for Healing. Soup sales will take place at Holy Name of Jesus, St. Margaret Mary and the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, Harrisburg; Prince of Peace, Steelton; Seven Sorrows, Middletown; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mechanicsburg; St. Joan of Arc, Hershey; and St. Theresa, New Cumberland. St. Matthew Parish, Dauphin, will have a “no soup” soup sale with a special fundraiser to support the efforts.

The Knights of Columbus of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Harrisburg, are partnering with Pennsylvanians for Human Life to sponsor a bus to the National March for Life on January 23. The bus will depart the church parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for adults, $15 for students. Reserve your seat by contacting Laura Pyne at tom.laura.pyne@gmail.com or 717-350-4295 for mail-in registration.

Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, will have its annual Blue and Gold Gala, “Mystery of the Masquerade: A Celebration of Education,” on March 14 at the school. Cost is $150 per person. Visit https://www.bishopmcdevitt.org/mcd/Development/Events%20and%20Fundraisers/Bishop%20McDevitt%20Blue%20and%20Gold%20Gala/ for information and to purchase tickets.

Students in grades K-6 are invited to Futures Night upcoming York Catholic basketball games. Future boys’ basketball players are invited Friday, January 16, when the YC boys’ varsity team takes on Delone at 7 p.m. Please arrive by 6:30. Future girls’ basketball players and cheerleaders are invited Friday, January 23, when the YC girls’ varsity team takes on Bermudian Springs at 7 p.m. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. Futures will participate in the pre-game prayer and huddle and become part of the welcome tunnel. Students should wear their uniform shirt for free admittance and must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at www.yorkcatholic.org/futures-events/.

The York Catholic Girls’ Basketball will celebrate its program’s 1,000th win in a ceremony on January 23 at 6:45 p.m., prior to the start of the girls’ varsity basketball game against Bermudian Springs. Former and current coaches and players will be honored, trophies will be on display, and videos will be shown for fans to reminisce and relive the success of the girls’ basketball teams. The team recorded the program’s 1,000th win on December 9.

Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton, is sponsoring its “Spaghetti on Second” dinner on Sunday, January 25, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parish center. Dinner includes a tossed salad, homemade pasta with two large meatballs, two slices of Italian bread and your choice of coffee, bottled water or soda for $15. Eat-in or take-out. Desserts will be available for purchase. Tickets are available by contacting the parish at 717-985-1330 or at the dinner.

Knights of Columbus Council #3625 of Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton, is sponsoring their annual “Super Bowl Sub Sale” on Saturday, February 7. The subs may be picked up from 10 a.m.-noon in the parish center. Subs are freshly made with Liscio’s rolls, quality meats and cheeses, crisp lettuce, tomato and onion. Choices are Italian, turkey or ham for $9. Contact Gary Wright at 717-364-4871, Ron Benkovic at 717-939-9914 or the parish office at 717-985-1330 to place an order. Orders will be taken the weekends of January 24 through February 1.

St. Ann Byzantine Parish, Harrisburg, will have a Valentine’s Bingo Bash on Saturday, February 14, at St. Ann’s Hall. Doors open at noon and the games begin at 2:30 p.m. The day includes free food and all-you-can-play Bingo. Discount advance admission tickets are available any Friday from 4:30-10 p.m. during Friday night Bingo at the parish center. Visit www.stannbyz.org/bingo for more information.

The Knights of Columbus and the Christopher Club, Mount Carmel, will have a pork and sauerkraut dinner on Sunday, January 25, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dinner will be served in a container for take-out or eat-in. Cost is $12.

The Knights of Columbus and the Christopher Club, Mount Carmel, will have their annual Ash Wednesday fried fish dinner, February 18, from 4 p.m. until sold out. Cost is $12. Eat-in or take-out.

The Columbiettes of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg, will be hosting Valentine Bingo on Sunday, February 15, in Waldron Hall from 1-4 p.m. Doors open at noon, and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25 each. For more information about pre-sales, please call Jean at 717-433-1588.

The St. James Men’s Club, Lititz, will have a special Bingo, Sunday, February 1 at St. James Parish. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1:30. $1,000 guaranteed jackpot. Admission is $20. For more information or to reserve a table, call 717-333-5620 or email gergs8484@ptd.net.

The Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus of Immaculate Conception BVM Church, Fairfield, will have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the parish hall on Sunday, January 18, from 8 a.m.-noon. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, hash-browns, coffee, tea, iced tea and orange juice. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Carry-outs are available. For information, call 717-642-8815.

Our Mother of Perpetual Help School, Ephrata, will have an Open House on Sunday, January 25, for families interested in enrolling for 2026-2027. The school will be open for tours from 10 a.m.-noon. Light refreshments will be served, and OMPH School faculty and staff will be available to answer questions regarding curriculum, financial aid and the enrollment process. Personal tours are available during the week for those unable to attend on January 25 and can be scheduled by calling Jen Francis at 717-738-2414.

The 15th Annual St. Francis Xavier Parish Lenten Fish Fry, Gettysburg, will return to the Xavier Center on Fridays, February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 5-7 p.m. The menu includes baked and fried fish, macaroni and cheese, Coney Island Colabo Fries, seasoned vegetables, corn pudding, cole slaw, pizza, dessert and beverages. A gluten-free option and children’s meals are also available. Proceeds will benefit the parish. Dine-in or take-out, no reservations necessary. Children under 5 are free. If Gettysburg schools are closed due to inclement weather, the fish fry will be cancelled for that date. Visit http://www.stfxcc.org or http://www.sfxpccw.org or call 717-334-4048 or 845-325-5916 for information.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Catawissa, will hold its sixth annual Frostbite Festival on Saturday, February 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This will be a take-out only event, featuring our famous potato cakes, homemade chicken noodle soup and homemade hearty beef vegetable soup along with pierogies, beef BBQ, hot dogs, a bake sale and sweet and hot sausage sandwiches. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and raffle prizes.

Join in the “Stand for Life Gathering” on Friday, January 23, from noon-1 p.m. on the corner of 8th and Cumberland streets, Lebanon. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church will be open for prayer. The peaceful and prayerful public display by citizens of all faiths is dedicated to protecting the lives of preborn children and the spiritual health of their mothers. Participants are welcome to bring and display signs; signs will also be provided. Participants must remain on the sidewalks and allow passage for pedestrian traffic. Attendees may not block ingresses or egresses to businesses and are prohibited from using amplified sound devices. The Mary Gate of Heaven Parish Respect for Life Group and Knights of Columbus Council 10194 are sponsoring this event. For more information, contact Joanne Noll at jsnoll15@gmail.com or 717-304-0492.

Knights in Action will host a cash bingo to benefit the Diocesan Camp at Kirchenwald for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event will take place on February 22 at the Columbus Association on the New Danville Pike in Lancaster. Doors open at 12:30 and bingo begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door. There will be 20 games with six cards per game; additional cards available for purchase. There will also be raffles, special games and a $1,000 guaranteed jackpot. For information, contact Brian Smith at btspgkfdd@gmail.com or 717-669-3913. Purchase tickets at www.knightsinaction.org. gkfdd@gmail.com 717-669-3913

Job Openings

The Executive Office for the Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant. Individual should be a confident self-starter with superior administrative and secretarial skills and able to take direction and follow through on duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate experience and/or knowledge of human resource topics such as I-9s, visas, payroll and benefits, as you will be the primary point of contact for Diocesan clergy and religious-order clergy moving in and out of the Diocese. Proficiency in using all MS Office programs is essential. Must exhibit the utmost professionalism in manner and appearance at all times and be able to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters. Candidates must possess high levels of verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. Must have an eye for detail and an ability to work with financial figures. Must be able to use some independent initiative and judgment. This position provides administrative support to the Vicar General and Secretary for Clergy & Consecrated Life. Knowledge of Diocesan and parish structure is helpful. Must be a Catholic in good standing. Position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Full job description available at www.hbgdiocese.org/careers. Please send resumé and cover letter to employment@hbgdiocese.org before February 6.

St. Francis Xavier Parish, Gettysburg, seeks a part-time music coordinator for the parish’s music ministry. The Director of Music Ministry position requires planning, coordinating and executing the music program as it relates to the celebration of parish liturgies. Additionally, the position coordinates cantors and directs the adult choir, as well as serves as liaison for the children’s choir director and for the coordinator of music for Spanish liturgies. Interested parties should submit a basic resumé and letter of interest to Father Timothy Marcoe, pastor, at frtmarcoe@hbgdiocese.org. Questions can also be directed to Father Marcoe via email or 717-334-3919, ext. 8. A full ministry description is available upon request.

Catholic Charities is hiring a Program Manager for Lourdeshouse Maternity Residential Program. The manager will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all aspects of residential care and services required to meet the needs of residents. The Program Manager ensures staff members comply with agency standards; schedules and coordinates staff and volunteers to ensure ongoing supervision and quality care of residents; develops and operates within a yearly budget; supervises the day-to-day cleanliness, safety guidelines and general conditions of the grounds and agency vehicles; and reviews and signs off on all Individual Service Plans and Aftercare Plans. Bachelor’s degree in related Human Service field from an accredited college or university or five years’ of experience working in a residential setting with combined supervisory and case management experience required. If interested, please email your resumé to Sean Miriello at smiriello@cchbg.org.

The Diocese of Harrisburg has a full-time opening for the combined position of weekend cook for the Priests’ Retirement Residence and evening facilities maintenance staff member at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg. This is a full-time position that can be offered as two part-time roles. The Retirement Residence cook is responsible for stocking kitchen products, preparing food and cooking and serving meals, in addition to cleaning the kitchen, dining room and equipment. Weekend hours for this position are 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The Facilities Maintenance position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Diocesan Conference Center, Administrative Offices, Bishop’s Residence and Priests’ Retirement Residence. Duties include maintenance work orders, janitorial needs, setting up and cleaning up events, grounds keeping and reception desk coverage. Evening hours for this position are noon-8 p.m., with flexibility to 10 p.m. for evening events. The full job description with all responsibilities and requirements is available at www.hbgdiocese.org/careers. For information and to apply, contact Curtis Wilson, Campus Facilities Manager, at CWilson@hbgdiocese.org.

St. Benedict the Abbot Parish, Lebanon, is seeking a part-time maintenance coordinator, weekdays and on-call, 25 hours biweekly. Previous experience in maintenance or related field helpful. Must be dependable and have a reliable work ethic, and have knowledge of building systems, strong attention to detail and the ability to take initiative, and be motivated to make a difference. Apply via email to stbenedicttheabbot@hbgdiocese.org or in-person at the parish at 1300 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17016.

The Charismatic prayer group at St. Theresa Church, New Cumberland, is seeking an organist or guitarist to play at the monthly Mass on February 3 and/or March 3. For information, contact Mary Ann at 717-512-3628 or maccamp16@gmail.com.

Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville, are looking to fill the following positions: two dietary aides, part-time, 8-hour shifts/6 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., weekends and holidays; two dietary aides, part-time, 3-7 p.m., weekends and holidays; one full-time cook with floating shifts on weekends and holidays; and two full-time dietary aides/servers. For additional information or to apply for one of these positions, please contact Alyssa Nickelson anickelson@mariajosephccc.org or Rhiannon Bronson rhiannon.bronson@oneforefront.com.

Do you want to be part of a team that helps youth and parents achieve positive life trajectories and build strong and resilient families? Morning Star Pregnancy Services is seeking a part-time instructor for its school and clinic education programs. Instructor is responsible for teaching middle and high school students essential life skills related to relationships and risk behaviors. The curriculum empowers students to avoid sexual risk. Instructor also helps teach the Harrisburg clinic’s parent education program. May work up to 60 hours/month, 40-45 weeks per year. Visit https://supportmorningstar.com/get-involved/job-openings/ for more information.

The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville, are hiring two full-time LPNs or Med-Techs, PRN Med-Techs, and one part-time housekeeper (Life Skills candidates are encouraged to apply for the part-time housekeeping position). Please contact our HR Department for more information at 570-275-3581, ext. 156, or e-mail scole@sscm.org.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Cornwall, is seeking a parish organist and music director. This is a part-time position that involves singing and playing the organ and/or piano and leading the congregation in song. Other qualifications would be the ability to lead a choir, plan the music for three Masses on the weekends, holy days, special events, weddings and funerals. The music director will work closely with the pastor to ensure that the music aligns with the overall mission of the Church. If you feel that this position is right for you, please email your resumé to shjcornwall@hbgdiocese.org, or call 717-273-1574 for an interview.

Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill, is seeking a part-time parish secretary, Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Duties include general clerical and administrative tasks, data entry, preparing communications, and maintaining files and records. Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Should be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resumé to alawrence@thegoodshep.org.

Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill, is seeking a part-time faith formation assistant, Monday from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Duties include general clerical tasks, data entry, maintaining files, and organizing special projects. Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Should be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resumé to alawrence@thegoodshep.org.

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