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.
Apologetics Class #3 — Today - Our next Apologetics Class with Deacon Robinson will be after today’s 10AM Mass. All are welcome to attend.
St Jude Devotion - This Wednesday, December 19, we have our St Jude devotion.
Mothers with Young Children - Several young mothers of Mater Dei are beginning to organizing regular meetings where they can meet and socialize with one another. Other young mothers interested should contact Ana Julien at monana87@gmail.com
Altar Servers Meeting Today - Following the 10am Mass, the Knights of the Altar will have their monthly meeting.
Substitute Church Cleaners - We are 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
Holy Name Society, New Membership & Events - A member of the Holy Name Society will in the back of the church following both the 8 & 10 AM Masses today and next Sunday to provide information and a small brochure for any men interested in potentially joining the Holy Name Society.
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.
Please Stay Home if Sick - If you are sick and contagious, it is not necessary to come to Mass. In such instances, it is an act of charity toward your fellow parishioners, especially those more susceptible to illness, to remain at home.
Online Giving Available - You are able to visit our website to make a one time gift to Mater Dei or to set up recurring monthly offerings. Visit MaterDeiPA.com and click “Donate.”
Mass Intentions - We are currently taking Mass intentions for the 2019 Calendar year. If any individual would like to request more than 10 Masses for 2019 at this point, direct this request to Fr Franco in person. Note that multiple stipends for multiple Masses can be added together in one single check. Recommended stipend is $10 per Mass.
Registration at Mater Dei - The Chaplain and Assistant Chaplain have the special grace to guide those who are registered parishioners and are hence assigned to their care. The Mass offered for the people every Sunday, Pro Populo, is offered for those who are registered members. Anyone seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony here must be registered and active parishioners for 6 months. Registration forms are available in the back of church or on our website.
Upcoming Special Events - These are in addition to the regular schedule unless otherwise noted.