Coffee & Donuts
We will have coffee & donuts in the downstairs Social Hall following the 10am Mass this morning.
Additional Lunchtime Confessions for Lent
We will hear Confessions from 12 Noon to 1pm every Tuesday and Wednesday of Lent.
Diocesan Annual Campaign
Pledge cards for the Diocesan Annual Campaign are in the back of the Church. Please fill out the pledge card and place it in the Collection basket or mail it to the office. The community must cover our assessed goal. Anything in excess remains with Mater Dei, so thank you for your generosity!
Hymn of the Week
Each Friday afternoon we publish a short 3 minute video on a hymn for the upcoming Sunday, providing liturgical, historical, and musical insights, and introducing the melody to help you sing along. The video featuring today’s hymn, O Sacred Head Surrounded, is at materdeipa.com/music/hymn-of-the-week.
Church Safety Workshop Today
There will be a 30 minute Active Shooter Preparedness workshop in the church today following both Masses.
Mater Dei Merchandise Sale
Due to very high demand, we will offer another opportunity for the purchase of Mater Dei apparel, mugs, and car decals. More information and a personalized order form for shirts will be available soon.
Mother’s Day Novena of Masses
The Mother’s Day cards are now available for the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses which will be offered May 12th – May 20th. Please fill and place your cards into the collection basket by May 5th.
St. Tarcisius Meeting
Our next St. Tarcisius Meeting is Saturday, April 6th from 5-7pm. The group is for children ages 5 – 12 and meets monthly in order to train the children to meditate. Each meeting includes a short, priest led meditation, the rosary, and a potluck dinner. Meetings are the 1st Saturday of the month from 5-7pm. For information concerning the location of our April meeting please contact us at SaintTarcisiusGroup@MaterDeiPA.com
Holy Name Society Meeting This Saturday
Our Holy Name Society's monthly meeting is this Saturday, April 6. Fr Franco will speak to the members about the benefits and duties of membership. All men are invited to attend. While not necessary, an RSVP to Bill Mansell at billmansell22@gmail.com is appreciated as a light breakfast will be provided.
Holy Week Schedule 2019
Holy Thursday
- 7:00pm Solemn Mass (No Confessions)
- Adoration until Midnight (Confessions during adoration)
Good Friday
- 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (No Confessions)
- 7:00pm Stations of the Cross (Confessions during Stations)
Holy Saturday
- 7:00am Tenebrae
- 10:00pm Solemn Liturgy (No Confessions)
Easter Sunday
- 8:00am Low Mass
- 10:00am Solemn High Mass
There will be the traditional Holy Thursday devotion of having adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Midnight. This is the day Our Lord suffered in the Garden after the Last Supper when He asked His disciples to watch and pray with Him. At midnight the Blessed Sacrament is removed from the church to represent Our Lord’s arrest and imprisonment.