Holy Family Radio Parish Bulletin Board
For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
For in his hand are all the ends of the earth: and the heights of the mountains are his. For the sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.Come let us adore and fall down: and weep before the Lord that made us. For he is the Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand.
--Psalm 94 (95) Douay-Rheims
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​​Holy Name of Jesus Parish’s Annual CCW Craft Show, Saturday, November 2nd, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the gymnasium. With free admission and over 60 vendors (jewelry, Christmas decor, pottery, wood designs, artists, and more!), basket raffles, breakfast and lunch will be served. This is one event you won't want to miss to kick off your Christmas shopping!
Corpus Christi Parish, Chambersburg, CCW Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, November 2nd, 8 AM to 2 PM, featuring a fantastic variety of unique hand sewn items, crafts, jewelry, home décor, baked goods and much more. For more information contact Kathy at 717-352-7354.
St. Joseph Parish, Berwick, is holding a Church Hall Craft Show, November 2nd, 9 AM to 2 PM: Serving authentic Italian Foods such as Meatball, Porkette, and Sausage and Pepper sandwiches; Stuffed Shells and Meatballs Dinners and local food favorites such as Kraut and Haluski, St. Joe’s food voted the “Best Church Food” two year in a row. There will be craft vendors as well as nursing students offering wellness checks.
​A Beginning Experience Weekend for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation will take place November 8th through the 10th at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon County. Attending one of these weekends has helped hundreds of people to move towards successful, productive, happy lives. For information, visit www.beginningexperience.org, or contact Julie at 717-379-0800
​Saint Joan of Arc, Hershey, Annual CCW Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, November 9th, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Promises a great day of Christmas shopping at unbeatable prices: Christmas decorations, Grandma's Attic Treasures and Vintage Items, Jewelry, Handmade Crafts, Baked Goods, Basket Raffles, and don’t forget their delicious breakfast and lunch items.
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The Order of Malta, Lancaster Region is presenting a very insightful evening discussing the current state of the Church in America. Presentation by: George Weigel distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and holds the William E. Simon, Chair in Catholic Studies: Thursday, November 14th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Saint John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, Lancaster. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 PM for those who wish to attend.
A Knights of Columbus fundraising event Friday, November 15th, 6:30 PM, Leo Hall, St. Catherine Labore Parish, Harrisburg. A variety of Trivia Topics. Snacks and desserts will be served. Individual players $10, pay ay\t the door. To reserve a table for teams of 5 to 8 players call Tom at 717-580-1864.
​Join Bishop Timothy Senior for the Diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. on Saturday, November 16th. Honor our Lord, Jesus, and His mother, Mary, as we come together as a Diocesan family. For more information visit www.Hbgdiocese.org/pilgrimage
Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton, HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Sunday, November 17th from 12 noon to 4 PM. There will be a wide variety of delicious foods as well as an array of holiday crafts by local vendors and parishioners perfect for Christmas gifts and home decorations! Interested vendors can call the Parish Office at 717-985-1330.
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Christmas Craft Market at Saint Patrick Parish Activity Center, Carlisle, December 7th, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Admission is free! Complete your Christmas shopping list with gifts made by talented local artisans and crafters. Christmas Cookie sale, gift wrapping station and concessions throughout the day (as well!)
An Advent Day of Reflection for young adults, ages 18-39, will take place at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg on December 7th. Check-in at 11 AM. Come for the afternoon reflection and small group sessions, prayer and catered lunch or evening sessions with Mass, Catered dinner, and social activities, or, do both! For more info on cost, schedule, and registration, visit www.hbgdiocese.org/yador .
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The Diocese of Harrisburg is organizing a young adult pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome for the 2025 Jubilee of Young People from July 26th - August 5th, 2025. All young adults ages 18-39 at the time of the trip are invited to join. For details, please contact Zack Haney at zhaney@hbgdiocese.org .
Saint Katharine Drexel, Mechanicsburg, invites you to meet in the church on the 4th Wednesday of the month after the 7:00 p.m. Mass to pray for our love ones and friends to come back to their Catholic Faith. If you have any questions, please e-mail theoldfolk@aol.com
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The members of the Serra Vocations Club of Harrisburg invite you to their meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at the Diocesan Center, in Harrisburg. Mass is celebrated by Father Joshua Weaver at noon in the chapel at the Center, followed by prayers for our priests, sisters, deacons and seminarians, and lunch. Meetings consist of prayer, announcements, a timely speaker and other instructional or spiritual events. If you would like to attend a meeting, please email Stella at theoldfolk@aol.com [The organization, named after Saint Junipero Serra, has, as objectives, to promote priestly and religious vocations in the Catholic Church, by supporting our clergy and prospective clergy prayerfully and financially.]
The Diocesan Office for Laity and Family is seeking Diocesan and Parish Leaders, both lay and clergy, to assist in the following ministries: The Red Bird Ministry - a grief support ministry for those who have lost a child; Springs in the Desert — supports those experiencing infertility; and Life-Giving Wounds — a ministry of healing for adult children whose parents are divorced. To learn more contact Melissa at 717-657-4804 extension 331.
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The St. Anselm Deanery of Benedictine Oblates meets the second Sunday each month at St. Pius the Tenth Church, Selinsgrove. The deanery is affiliated with St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe. For more information, call or text Teresa Warlow at 717-275-2346.
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Are you looking for a great school for your child? If so, consider Catholic Schools. The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg are noted for excellent academics, affordable tuition, high graduation rates, and college scholarships. To find a school near you go on-line to www.gocatholicschools.org
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The Flower of Carmel Hermitage is seeking volunteers to assist in the development of funding and construction of a Laura which is a small colony of hermits who spend their entire life in prayer alone with God. In the Diocese of Harrisburg the hermit’s way of life is approved by our Bishop who is their Superior. These consecrated hermits live alone praying constantly and doing penance for the the forgiveness of their sins and those of the whole world. As of old, they rely on the support of others. If you want to learn more, explore the life, or want to assist in the building of something beautiful for God go on-line to, https://flowerofcarmelhermitage.org/ or e-mail sisterhermitess@gmail.com .
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Needed: Catholic men and women volunteers for a prison ministry team (approximately one hour monthly) at the Camp Hill Prison (Fridays from 9:30- 10:30 AM). No experience necessary, orientation to be scheduled. For more information contact Bob Ribic at 717-571-4217.
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The Knights of Columbus invite the faithful to join the Father McGivney Guild. Blessed Father McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, is one miracle away from sainthood. All are welcome to join the Father McGivney Guild. To learn more about Fr. Mc Givney or to join the guild, go to https://www.fathermcgivney.org .
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Have you served in the military? The Catholic War Veterans are reactivating their Central Pennsylvania Chapter. Any baptized Catholic who has served in uniform can join. The first year of membership is free. For more information, contact Bob DeSousa: 717-648-8317.
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In 1981, Mother Angelica, a cloistered Franciscan nun, launched what has become the largest media network in the world, the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Mother Angelica was born Rita A. Rizzo in a small home in the southeast end of Canton, Ohio during the Roaring Twenties. Her life was not easy... still, with a few miracles and perseverance along the way, Mother’s EWTN now reaches over 700 million homes in 145 countries in various media formats. You can learn all about her life by visiting the Mother Angelica Museum located at the Saint Raphael Center in Canton, Ohio. To learn more about visiting the Center call 1-800-548-8270 or visit online at http://motherangelicatour.com.
Holy Family Radio Prayer & Thoughts
As we are approaching the end of the current Liturgical Year we are reminded the Jesus Christ is King! But what manner of King was He? To understand this title given to out Blessed Lord It might be helpful to reflect on the Te Deum Prayer so often recited in the Divine Office:
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We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.
All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting.
To Thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens and all the powers therein.
To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth;
Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy Glory.
The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee.
The godly fellowship of the Prophets praise Thee.
The noble army of Martyrs praise Thee.
The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge Thee;
The Father of an infinite Majesty;
Thine honourable, true, and only Son;
Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter.
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Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ.
Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father.
When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man: Thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.
When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, Thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father.
We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge.
We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood.
Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in glory everlasting.
O Lord, save Thy people: and bless Thine heritage.
Govern them and lift them up for ever.
Day by day we magnify Thee; and we worship Thy Name, ever world without end.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin.
O Lord, have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us: as our trust is in Thee.
O Lord, in Thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded.
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
For the Lord is our Judge,
the Lord is our
Lawgiver,
The Lord is our
King:
He will save us.
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-- Isaiah 33:22
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