Faith
Programs
Baptism Roses
For over 30 years, our Council has been at almost every OMPH Baptism to celebrate to birth of the child and thank the mother for bringing the child into the world. We present the mother with a rose and both parents a prayer card. It is a true celebration of life. If you would like to be a presenter, contact chairman Mike Deetz, PGK 717-471-9439.
Blue Mass
September 22nd 2024 at the 11:00 Mass
OMPH Church
Prior to the Mass, participants will gather outside for the solemn processional into the Church, led by the Hamilton Celtic Pipe Band, and the Honor Guard from the Santa Maria Assembly of the Knights of Columbus. After the Mass, please join us in the gymnasium for some snacks and refreshments and to meet and greet fellow First Responders from throughout Lancaster County.
The Mass will be dedicated especially to the memory of all First Responders in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who gave their lives in the service of their community this year.
Please join us at the Blue Mass Ceremony to celebrate our time-honored professions.
For questions, contact chairman Matt Strosser at 717-466-4263.
Memorial Mass & Widows Breakfast
October 27th 2024
OMPH Church and OMPH School Gym
Council 4191 will have its annual Memorial Mass at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church on Sunday, October 27 at 9:00. The names of our deceased Brothers will be read and their Widows will be in attendance. The Santa Maria Honor Guard will also be present. Please make an effort to attend to demonstrate our support to our departed Brothers and their Widows. Following the Mass, a breakfast will be held at American Legion 300 Cocalico Street, Ephrata, where the widows and one guest will be our honored guests. There will also be no cost for members of the SMA Honor Guard and their wives. The cost for Brothers and their family will be: $22 for adults and $11 for children under 10.This price includes coffee, juice and hot chocolate. Please RSVP to Church Director Matt Strosser at 717-466-4263 with the number in your party attending the breakfast. This is a very important event, so please make sure every Brother Knight you know is aware of it!
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Matt Strosser at 717-466-4263.
Coffee Corner
Third Sunday of the Month
OMPH School Gym
Join the Knights to set up and serve coffee, donuts, and good conversation after the 9:00 Mass every third Sunday of the month at the Father Jackson Parish Center of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church. Help is needed from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. For more details or information please contact Scott Harper at 717-201-1551.
Father McGivney is Beatified!
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Our Founder became Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney! Learn more about the legacy of Father McGivney by watching the video "Father Michael McGivney: An American Blessed"
Forty Hours of Eucharistic Adoration
The Knights are asked to cover any time they can for the 40 hours of Eucharistic Adoration at OMPH Church when the next dates are announced. Try to sign up for a slot that is open but feel free to be a second person in a time slot if you cannot make an open time. The signup sheet is in the Narthex.
Novena for Life
Novena for Life will begin with Holy Hour on Friday TBD and end with Fifth Sunday Rosary on TBD. On the Saturdays, TBD, we will pray the Rosary by the tombstone for the unborn in front of the Church. More information coming soon.
March for Life
January 24, 2025
The annual March for Life in Washington DC will take place on January 24, 2025. Come to a Council Meeting or check the OMPH Church bulletin to find out how you can attend to march to end the slaughter or the pre-born.
Rosary Month – May and October
Every Saturday evening in May and October, before the 5:00 Mass, the Knights lead the Parish in praying the Rosary at 4:40. Please wear a coat and tie. To sign up, or for more information contact DGK Carl Antonucci at 814-790-3386.
Our Lady of Fatima The First Five Saturdays Devotion
Starting Saturday, May 1, 2021
Our Lady promised Sister Lucia that she would “…assist at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who do the following”:
On the First Saturday during 5 Consecutive Months,
the Devotion consists of:
1. Going to Confession
2. Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion
3. Saying five decades of the Rosary
4. Meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary
Mass dedicated to Our Lady
