Beyond our Parish: Retreats and Opportunities

Catholic Charities Harrisburg needs volunteer classroom aides to assist one day a week in our adult English classes for immigrant and refugee families. Classes meet online Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and evenings. Additional opportunities include ESL book club leaders, one-on-one tutors, and volunteer receptionists. All necessary training is provided; must be over 18 years of age. For more information visit our Volunteer Match page at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org911099.jsp. Please contact Katie at KMartin@cchbg.org (717)-329-6139 to get involved.

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion throughout the United States in its companion decisions Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton. Since that time, millions of children have lost their lives, and millions of women and families have been wounded by abortion.  On June 24, 2022, the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, and we praise God for the great opportunity state and federal legislators now have to protect pre-born children. While this decision ended the nearly fifty-year nationwide regime of abortion on demand, now state and federal laws, in many instances, are still hostile to pre-born children.  In all dioceses of the United States, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) is to be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.  A time of Eucharistic Adoration will be offered on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick (212 State St., Harrisburg). This is an opportunity to pray for an end to abortion and for the dignity and sanctity of human life. The schedule is:12:00 pm – Holy Mass with Exposition 12:30-5:30 pm – Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 pm – Benediction All are invited to spend time with Jesus Christ in Eucharistic Adoration. Please consider signing up for one-hour (or more) at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BADAC29A2FECF8-53120974-eucharistic For questions or to sign up via email, please contact Marianne Weltmer at mweltmer@hbgdiocese.org or 717-657-4804, ext. 322.  Thank you.

The 2025 National March for Life will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The March is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, and young people from across the country. Together we gather to celebrate life. More information can be found at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/march-for-life


“Calling all college students! The Diocese of Harrisburg is hosting a retreat just for you called Cor Ad Cor. Come take some time to rest from the busy semester and find connection with God and your peers.  Event will include time for prayer, Mass, adoration, spiritual talks, small group discussion, and much more! When: March 21-23. Where: Priestfield Pastoral Center (4030 Middleway Pike, Kearneysville, WV 25430). Cost: $250 per student (only $25 deposit due at registration) . Visit www.hbgdiocese.org/cor-ad-cor for more information and to register.

Registration is open for our Young Adult Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, July 26-August 6, 2025! Anyone ages 18-39 is welcome to join us as we travel to Italy to celebrate the Jubilee with Pope Francis and young people from all over the world! While there, we will also visit Assisi and tour the many holy and ancient sites Rome has to offer. Deadline for registration is October 1st and space is limited, so sign up quick! Trip price (including airfare and hotels) starts at $3,850. Only a $450 deposit is due at registration. For more details, please visit the trip website https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/2025-jubilee-of-deacons-italy-pilgrimage-with-the-diocese-of-harrisburg/ or contact Zack Haney zhaney@hbgdiocese.org.

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