WREATHS FOR VETERANS
Saturday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Cemetery
Blessing and Placement of Wreaths on Veterans' Graves
(Sponsored by Boy Scout Troup 127 to honor our parish's deceased veterans)
Monday, December 8 ... Immaculate Conception ... Holy Day of Obligation
Masses at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Welcome to
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Parish Directory
We love our parishioners and want to be able to have you be a part of our parish directory. We will have one more photo session: date to be determined. You may also submit your own photo by giving it to Chris Sanders in the parish office. Or, you can email a digital copy to either Pat Renaut or Chris Sanders.
Contact Information:
Pat Renaut @ 717-637-1110 or patrenaut@hotmail.com
Chris Sanders @ 717-259-0611 or csanders@hbgdiocese.org
Additionally, we would like to verify your contact information. You can do that by clicking Contact Information.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be a vibrant, active, faith-filled community united as one holy parish family. We are a welcoming community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.
Our Mission:
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Roman Catholic parish family called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, fostering spiritual growth in our worshiping community; encouraging greater participation in living and sharing the Catholic faith through prayer and action; and providing for the benefit of individuals, families, and the larger community.
2025 Diocesan Annual Campaign
LIVING OUR FAITH
The Diocesan Annual Campaign helps more than 90 ministries and programs throughout the 15 counties of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Contributions sustain, expand, and support all these ministries and programs. Click here to view a message from Bishop Senior regarding the Campaign. Your gift, no matter the size, truly makes a difference. On behalf of those who benefit, please accept our heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude.
To review detailed information on the Diocesan Annual Campaign, please click here to go to the Diocesan website. In addition to in-pew donations/pledges, you can also make this year's donation or pledge online. Thank you for your support of this annual appeal.
Children's Choir for Christmas
We will have a "Children's Choir" for the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Chjristmas Eve. If you have children ages 4 and above who would like to be part of the choir, please call or email Sister Rosanne.
Altar Servers Needed
Youth in Grades 3 and up are encouraged to give service to our parish as altar servers. Parents should contact Sister Rosanne for more information and/or to set up a training session.
Parish Caring Committee
The Caring Committee helps our parishioners with a variety of needs, such as transportation, visitations, meals, home maintenance, access to a limited supply of medical equipment, and so forth. If you have any questions, would like to help in any area, or are in need of any help yourself, please contact us by reaching out to Bob and Kathy Bean at 610-329-1183 or kathykbean@gmail.com, or to Sister Rosanne at 717-259-0611, ext. 7.
Women on a Journey
All women are invited to come to the "Women on a Journey Scripture Breakfast," which meets on the last Saturday of the month at the East Berlin Diner from 9 to 10:30. The format includes reading a pre-selected passage from Scripture and sharing thoughts based upon questions created by the presenter. Participants may also simply just come to listen to God's Word and enjoy the fellowship. Contact Deacon Tom with any questions or comments you may have.
Emmaus Men's Scripture Breakfast
All men are welcome to attend the "Emmaus Men's Scripture Breakfast," which meets at 7:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month. The breakfasts (with discussion on a pre-selected passage from Scripture) are held at Perkins Restaurant in Hanover. Contact Deacon Tom with any questions or comments you may have.
Week of December 7
Sunday, December 7
8:15 a.m. Sunday Mass
9:30 a.m. Religious Education Classes
9:30 a.m. Adult Religious Education Class
11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass
6:00 p.m. Seasons Christmas Concert (with livestream)
Monday, December 8
9:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Mass
2:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Mass (with livestream)
Tuesday, December 9
9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass
Wednesday, December 10
9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass
9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary
Thursday, December 11
9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass
9:30 a.m. Faith Sharing Group
7:00 p.m. Young Adults
Friday, December 12
9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass
Saturday, December 13
2:00 p.m. Wreaths on Veterans Graves
5:00 p.m. Sunday Vigil Mass (with livestream)
Sunday, December 14
8:15 a.m. Sunday Mass
9:30 a.m. Religious Education Classes
9:30 a.m. Adult Religious Education Class
11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass
Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA)
OCIA (formerly RCIA) is the process for unbaptized adults and adults of other Christian churches to become members of the Catholic church. The process includes prayer, reflection, and learning. OCIA sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. If you have an interest or know someone who may be interested, please call Sister Rosanne at 717-259-0611, ext. 7.
Upcoming Events
NEWS
Inclement Weather for Weekday Masses
First, if someone thinks the weather is too inclement, they should make the personal decision not to come to church for weekday Mass, so as to remain safe. Second, if someone is thinking about coming to weekday Mass: Read more
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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)
