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Join us on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Church (lower level). Two seatings - 9:00am & 12:00pm. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, raffles, games, crafts, music, and of course, a visit with Santa! Tickets are $10/person (babes in arms are free). Available at St. Joseph offices. See flyer for details!

Please join us on Monday, December 13, the Feast of Saint Lucy, at 7 pm at Saint Joseph Church for Advent by Candlelight. The feast of Saint Lucy has long been a festival of light, rejoicing in the light of Christ. Join us for an evening of prayer and song as we give thanks to God for Christ the light of the world!

Effective immediately, Madonna of Jerusalem Church in Sharpsburg must close due to brick and mortar falling from the upper right front portion of the building. Until repairs can be completed, the 4:30 Mass on Saturday and the 9:00 o’clock daily Mass, Monday thru Wednesday will be canceled.

Purchase discounted Penguins tickets and $10 from each ticket will go to support St. Joseph Preschool!

Shop for beautiful items for a good cause! This popular event returns after Masses on Nov. 13 and 14 at St. Scholastica parish hall. All proceeds benefit local producers of crafts and foods in developing countries. Sponsored by the Hope for Haiti Committee. Click the title above for more.

Middle School and High School Students. Join us Saturday October 30 for a night filled with fun events to get you in the Halloween Spirit. You will also learn where Halloween came from and the history behind it.

Sign up to read Rediscover Jesus by popular Catholic author Matthew Kelly and share your reactions with other parishioners online via Zoom. Click the title for more!

A free vaccine clinic will be offered at Saint Joseph Church in the John Paul II Hall after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday, October 31. Flu, Covid, and pneumonia shots will be available. No registration is required. Covid protocols will be in place.

“The Church of God is convoked in Synod.” With this call, Pope Francis has begun a worldwide process to include all the faithful—yes, you as well! —in discerning how the Catholic Church will make our way into the future. Click the title for more.

Starting in October we will be taking requests for 2022 Mass Intentions. To schedule, use the form in the bulletin, call the Parish Office, or fill out our online form by clicking on Connect, Forms & Downloads.

Sunday, October 17, after the Saint Joseph Church 9am and 11am Masses. Stop by the rear parking pavilion to pick up free pumpkins (while they last) — Event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  

Christ the King conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul is holding a bundle drive at St Joseph Church on October 16 to collect clothing and household items.

Sign a petition based on Catholic values to world leaders at upcoming conferences on biodiversity and climate change. Click the title above.

Faith Formation families, join us on Catechetical Sunday, September 19th, for our Fall Kickoff!

Fr. Dale DeNinno wll be officially installed as the pastor of Christ the King Parish at the 4:00pm Mass at Saint Joseph Church on Saturday, September 11. The 4:30 and 5:00 Saturday Masses that day will be cancelled.

On August 6, 2021, the Diocese updated their guidance for continuing safety during the pandemic.

Purchase our beautiful 12" hanging baskets and support the LAV Youth Ministry and Appalachia Mission trip. Click the title above for details.

Join us Sunday, April 18, from 4-8pm for a take-out spaghetti dinner to support the Appalachia Ministry. Click the title for details.

Click the title above for options on observing this most sacred time of our Church year.

Join us on May 11 and 12, 2021 for a trip to the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster County for the spectacular new show Queen Esther and then to the National Centre for Saint Padre Pio. Click for details