Coffee & Donuts - We will have coffee & donuts in the downstairs Social Hall following the 10am Mass this morning. All are welcome to join us. Access the side door on Buttonwood.
No Catechism Classes Today - There are no catechism classes today for Thanksgiving break. They will resume next Sunday, December 2.
Workshop—Edmund Campion Hymnals - For those interested in learning more about how to use the new Hymnals we will have a brief workshop following both Masses next Sunday. The workshop following the 8AM Mass will be in the Social Hall, and the one following the 10AM Mass in Classroom #1.
Confessions Limited - Confessions will not be heard during Mass today. Please remember that Confessions are available before each Mass throughout the week.
Mothers with Young Children - Young mothers of Mater Dei are beginning to organize regular meetings where they can meet and socialize with one another. Other young mothers interested should contact Ana Julien at monana87@gmail.com
Adult Convert / Adult Confirmation - Any adults interested in coming into the Catholic Church or receiving Confirmation and those interested in brushing up on their Faith: Adult Catechism classes are on Thursday evenings at 7pm in the social hall. Next class will be this Thursday, November 29.
Charitable Bequests - Many of the Church’s most helpful gifts come from the estates of generous donors. As we at Mater Dei look ahead to our future challenges we ask you to please remember Mater Dei in your will or living trust. Contact Fr Eichman with any questions.
Upcoming Special Events -
December 8 (Feast of Immaculate Conception)
December 15 - 6AM - Rorate Mass (Sung Mass by candle light)
December 21 - 11:30AM Las Posadas in Social Hall.
January 7 - Evening Epiphany Party in Social Hall. Time TBD.
St. Tarcisius Meeting Saturday - Our next St. Tarcisius Meeting is this Saturday, December 1 at 5:00pm. The group is for children ages 5 – 12 and meets monthly in order to teach the children to meditate. Each meeting includes a short, priest led meditation, the rosary, and a potluck dinner. For information meeting please contact SaintTarcisiusGroup@MaterDeiPA.com
Congratulations Br Thomas Mary of Jesus - Brother Thomas Mary of Jesus of the Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was ordained a Subdeacon last Tuesday. Please keep him and his young community of brothers in your prayers. www.eremitaednmc.org
Upcoming Ordination to Diaconate - Brother Thomas Mary of Jesus will be ordained a Deacon here at St Lawrence on December 8 at 9am. Bishop Gainer will perform the ordination and offer a Pontifical Solemn High Mass. Note: this is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Candlelight Rorate Mass - Saturday, December 15, we will have a special 6:00am Sung Mass. This Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, we will prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ. Rising early on a Saturday to attend would be an excellent sacrifice to make during the season of Advent.
2019 FSSP Calendars Available - The 2019 FSSP Calendars are available in the back of church. Please consider a donation of $13 per calendar.
Substitute Church Cleaners - We are still in need of a few substitutes for our church cleaning crew. They are only asked to be available to help a few times per year. Contact Elaine Rainey at Seabhj3@gmail.com
1st Celebration of Las Posadas - Please join us on Friday, December 21st at 11:30am for a Posada (a tradition brought to Mexico by the Missionaries in the 1500’s remembering the events which took place before the Nativity). This will include a Rosary and a "journey while singing" during which the children will reenacting St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother’s search for an Inn in Bethlehem. Following this there will be food and drinks along with the traditional “Ponche,” a Mexican hot fruit tea during a violin & piano performance. Please bring a meatless dish to share with everyone and invite family and friends. Especially seniors are encouraged to join in this spiritually oriented celebration as we prepare for Christmas.