Farewell Reception for Fr. Eichman
Please join us for a farewell reception (light refreshments) for Fr. Eichman downstairs in the social hall today after the 7:30am, 9:00am and 11:00am Masses.
New Chaplain—Fr. James Smith, FSSP
Our new chaplain, Fr. James Smith’s first Sunday with us will be August 8th. Fr. Smith is coming from St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA, where he was the assistant pastor. He looks forward to meeting everyone at the parish picnic.
Building Fund Collection
Today we will have our monthly Building Fund collection. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Sung Vespers
We will have Sung Vespers tonight at 5:30pm, followed by the 6pm Mass.
New Sunday Mass Schedule
As of last week, 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!
Email Prayer Chain
If you are not currently on the Mater Dei prayer request email list and would like to be, email Prayers@MaterDeiPA.com to be added. Parishioners are able to send in prayer intentions which are then shared with everyone on the email list.
Feast of St. Lawrence - Sung Mass for Paternal Feast
On Sunday, August 8th, the 11am Mass will be a Sung Mass for the external solemnity of the Feast of St. Lawrence.
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.
No Confessions—August 1
Next Sunday, August 1, there will be no Confessions. Confessions will be offered before Mass every other day of the week.
Mass Obligation Reinstated Bishop Gainer has announced the restoration of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation, effective August 15, 2021.
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/.
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.