PRAY

ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • Church
Masses: 6:30 a.m. • 8:30 a.m. • 5:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. • Prayer Service: 12 Noon   
Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.      

LENTEN DAILY REFLECTIONS
February 18 through April 4, 2026
Each day of Lent, a short scripture passage, reflection, prayer, and a challenge will be posted on our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
Printed copies for each week will be available on Sundays. 

RUSH HOUR HOLY HOUR
Tuesdays, February 24 • March 3, 10, 24, 2026 • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Chapel
A simple hour of Eucharistic Adoration, Evening Prayer, Quiet Reflection, and Benediction.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays of Lent • 7:00 p.m. • Church
February 20: Scriptural Stations
February 27: Alphonsian Stations
March 6: Contemplative Station
March 13: Stations with Mary
March 20: Stations for Healing
March 27: Living Stations 

FORTY Hours Eucharistic Devotions
Sunday, March 15 – Tuesday, March 17, 2026
These 40 Hours of “retreat” include Eucharistic Adoration through the day and night and Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. 
This year’s preacher is parish native, Father Clark Stiteler. 

DISCOVER

LENTEN LITURGY SERIES and SOUP SUPPERS
The Sacraments of Healing and Mission
Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, March 10, 2026 • 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. • Parish Hall A
This installment of our liturgy series examines the Sacraments of Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.  Participants will share a meal of simple soup to support Operation Rice Bowl.
Please contact the Parish Office at 717.761.1167 to register. 

MAKE A RESURRECTION GARDEN
Saturday • March 21, 2026 • 10:00 a.m. • Good Shepherd Education Center Gym
Create a dish garden featuring symbols of the Resurrection. 
The $30 registration fee covers the cost of supplies. Call the Parish Office at 717.761.116 or click REGISTER to go to the registration form online. 

PALM BRAIDING WORKSHOP
Sunday, March 29, 2026 • 10:30 a.m. • Parish Hall A
Here’s a chance to learn some basic palm braiding techniques.
No registration required. 

PREPARE

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION
Thursday, March 5, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Parish Hall A
Confession can raise many emotions and questions.  What do I say?  What do I have to say?  What about things forgotten?
This 45-minute session will help prepare us to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance. 

CONFESSION TIMES DURING LENT
Saturday Afternoons • 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. • Chapel [Extended Time]
Thursday Evenings • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Chapel [Added just for Lent]
Parish Penance Service • Tuesday, March 31 • 7:00 p.m. • Church

SERVE

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS
Fridays, February 20, 27 • March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 • 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Parish Hall
More than a fundraiser, it’s all about community!  People travel from all over Central Pennsylvania to experience the warmth and welcome of Good Shepherd Parish. 
Be part of the 7th year of our Fish Fry Dinners.

Click the following links to volunteer:
Fish Fry Volunteers
Student Volunteers
I want to donate a dessert!

EASTER MAILING
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 9:30 a.m. • Parish Hall B
Help assemble the Easter Greeting Mailing to our parishioners. Many hands make light work. 
Please call or stop by the Parish Office to sign up to help. 

MORNING OF SERVICE
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Our Catholic Social Teaching Committee will organize service opportunities at local sites.
Details coming soon. 

PACK THE PICKUP
Saturday/Sunday, March 28/29, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Front Lawn
The Knights of Columbus will collect non-perishable food items for New Hope Ministries.