New Sunday Mass Schedule
Beginning today, the new Sunday Mass schedule is as follows:
The Sunday Catechism class will be from 10:10-10:50 during the academic year. Thank you for your patience as we fine tune the Sunday schedule!
St. Jude Devotion
St. Jude Devotion This Wednesday, July 21, we will have our monthly St. Jude Devotion.
Priest Transfers
Fr. Eichman will be leaving Mater Dei at the end of July. He is being transferred to Our Lady of Guadelupe Seminary in Denton, NE to be the Director of Vocations and the formation of candidates.
Farewell Reception for Fr. Eichman
There will be a farewell reception (light refreshments) for Fr. Eichman downstairs in the social hall after the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 Masses on Sunday, July 25.
Monday Night Basketball for Adults
Any men interested in playing basketball on Monday nights, contact Tom Allen at t.allen2988@gmail.com We play from 6:30-8pm every Monday.
Thank You Marshall Harmon
Seminarian Marshall Harmon has been assisting us for the past two weeks for his summer apostolate. He will be entering his third year at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary this fall. Please keep him in your prayers.
Mater Dei Parish Picnic
On August 8th, following the morning Masses, we will have the annual parish picnic at Roof Park (599 Lewisberry Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070). Volunteer sign up sheets are in the back of the church.
Sung Mass for the Feast of St. Lawrence
On Sunday, August 8th, the 11am Mass will be a Sung Mass for the external solemnity of the Feast of St. Lawrence.
Cleaning Volunteer Needed
We are looking for someone to help clean the church on the 2nd Saturday of each month after Mass. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kristin Patterson at Clean@MaterDeiPA.com.
New Mater Dei Tee Shirts For Sale
We are selling new Mater Dei short sleeve tee shirts available in sizes S, M, L, & XL. Shirts are $10. Email chaplainssecretary@materdeipa.com to reserve your order.
Legion of Mary Auxiliary Membership
If you are interested in the Legion of Mary but are not able to commit to the responsibilities of being a member, please consider becoming an auxiliary member. Auxiliary members support the work of the Legion through daily prayers and are encouraged to attend meetings whenever possible.
The Confraternity of St. Peter
The Confraternity of St. Peter is a group established to support the FSSP and its charism through prayers and sacrifices. The people in this group pray a decade of the Rosary and special Confraternity prayer every day, and also have one Mass per year said for supporting vocations, the sanctification of priests and their pastoral endeavors. If you are interested in joining this Confraternity, you can find more information here: https://fssp.com/confraternity-of-saint-peter/.
Mater Dei Email List
If you are not on our parish wide email list and wish to be, email ChaplainsSecretary@MaterDeiPA.com to be added.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Infertility Support Resource
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