First Friday & Sung Compline

This Friday we will have our First Friday Devotion following the 6:30pm Mass. We will pray a novena and a Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by Sung Compline.

Weekly Adoration Tuesdays

The church is now open for adoration from 8am-1pm on Tuesdays. If you are interested in adoration but can not commit to a weekly hour please consider signing up to be an alternate for our scheduled adorers. Please Contact Amanda Healy 717-847-4871.

Legion of Mary

If you are interested in joining the Mater Dei Legion of Mary, please contact the office.

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 on our website.

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.

Adult Catechism Class

Fr. Killackey is offering an adult catechism class during the academic year on Monday evenings at 7pm. This class is primarily geared towards those wishing to become Catholic, but any adult wishing to know more about the Faith is welcome to join. If interested, please contact Fr. Killackey at fr.killackey@materdeipa.com.

Ladies Advent Talk

On Saturday, December 5th, we will be giving a talk for the women of the parish following the 9am Mass.

Candlelight Rorate Mass

On Saturday, December 12, we will have a special 6am 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.

Mater Dei Stocking Stuffers

Consider contacting the office to purchase a Mater Dei mug for Christmas this year. Mugs are available for $5 in dark blue or white.

Latin Class

Matthew Dracoules, the Latin teacher at Trinity High School, is offering an introductory Latin class on Wednesdays at 6pm. If you are interested in attending, contact chaplainssecretary@materdeipa.com.

Mass Schedule — Immaculate Conception

On December 8th, we will have a 7am and 7pm Low Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.