Our Mission
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, as members of the Body of Christ, shares the love of God with all by living the Gospel of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by the Sacraments, we strive to deepen our faith through service, education, and outreach to those in need.\\
Weekday Masses
Mon, Tue, Thurs
8:30 am
Wed
6:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am (June & July)
7:30 am Mon, Tue, Thurs:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
8:00 am Mon, Tue, Thurs:
Pray the Rosary
Weekend Masses
Sat
5:00 pm
Sun
7:30 am
9:30 am
11:30 am
The Rosary is prayed 50 minutes prior
to each weekend Mass time
Announcements - July 19, 2026
Men Meet Monthly - Tuesday, July 21st
All men are welcome. Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. This is an informal evening of fellowship, conversation, support, and shared faith.
Questions?: Dale Moyer at 717-574-3088
Saturday, July 25th & August 1st - 5 pm Mass at the School
These two Saturday evening Masses will be held at the school due to the York Fair.
Extraordinary Ministers and Altar Servers are reminded to take their albs home prior to the Mass they will be serving.
In need of Religious Education Teachers
No experience required. Our RelEd program provides the curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching materials. The textbook guides you through what to teach and how to teach it.
Parents who volunteer, your child's RelEd fees are waived.
The more volunteers we have, the lighter the load. You may only need to teach once a month.
Email Len Mialki (LMialki@hbgdiocese.org) if interested.
Classes start September 20th.
Black Catholic Apostolate Hosting a Picnic Sunday, August 23rd
Conferencia Catolica Hispana - 29 de Agosto
El sábado, 29 de agosto, de 9:00am – 5:00pm, en el Centro Diocesano, 4800 Union Deposit Rd. en Harrisburg, tendremos nuestra tercera Conferencia Católica Hispana, “Caminando Nuestra Fe” Tema: El Credo. Diacono Asterio Velasco de Newark es nuestro presentador. Él es el autor del libro; Sus Testigos en la Historia. Tendremos alabanza, charlas, reflexiones y misa. La cuota de inscripción es de $20.00 que incluye almuerzo.
Para registración, visite el website - Diocese of Harrisburg. Para más información, comuníquese con el Diácono Armando Torres en la Diócesis, 717-657-4804 Ext. 221.
Gracias.
Upcoming Events
A Message From Our Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ,
Welcome to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. I am grateful that you have taken the time to visit our parish website and to learn more about our faith community. Whether you are a long-time parishioner, a returning friend, or someone seeking a spiritual home, please know that you are always welcome here.
As members of the Body of Christ, our parish lives its mission to share the love of God with all by living the Gospel of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by the Sacraments, we strive to deepen our faith through Service, Education, and Outreach, especially to those most in need. Everything we do flows from our encounter with Christ—most especially through the celebration of the Eucharist and our devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, the heart of our parish life. In prayer before the Lord, we are renewed, healed, and sent forth to serve.
Our patron saint, St. Rose of Lima, is a powerful model of holiness, humility, and charity. Her deep love for Christ, her life of prayer, and her generous service to the poor continue to inspire us to live the Gospel with courage and joy. The beautiful mosaic of St. Rose behind our main altar stands as a reminder of her witness and of the rich faith handed down through generations of this parish family.
St. Rose of Lima Parish has a long and blessed history, dating back to its founding in 1907. From its earliest days, education and faith formation have been central to our identity. St. Rose of Lima School remains a treasured part of our parish, continuing a tradition of Catholic education rooted in academic excellence, faith, and service. We are proud to form young hearts and minds to know, love, and serve God.
A vibrant parish depends on the gifts and generosity of its people. I encourage every parishioner to consider sharing your time, talent, and treasure in service to the Church. Whether through liturgical ministries, outreach to those in need, support of our school, or behind-the-scenes assistance, your involvement strengthens our parish and builds up the Kingdom of God.
Thank you for being part of the St. Rose of Lima family. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones, and may St. Rose of Lima pray for us as we continue to walk together in faith.
In Christ,
Fr. Celestine Nwakwuo, OP
Pastor, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Father Celestine Nwakwuo OP
Pastor
St. Rose of Lima Elementary School
St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, rooted in Catholic values, strives to achieve educational excellence by facilitating the intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth of each child and promoting a community of faith, hope, love and service.
Watch a Typical Day at St. Rose Elementary School
