Chaplet of Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited after each Mass today. A plenary indulgence is granted to those who on this day take part in devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy and fulfill the usual requirements.
Women’s Evening of Recollection
This Tuesday, April 12, there will be a Women's Evening of Recollection. The evening will begin with Mass with a sermon at 6pm, approximately 1 hour for social time, and a Holy Hour of Simple Adoration with Confessions available. The evening will end at 9pm. All women ages 21 and up are welcome. No registration is necessary. These evenings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of most months. Contact Lindsey Hepburn with questions at l.hepburnttm@gmail.com.
Sung Vespers
This evening we will have Sung Vespers at 5:30pm.
Mother’s Day Novena
The Mother’s Day cards are available for the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses which will be offered May 9th – May 17th. Please fill and place your cards into the collection basket by May 2nd.
Youth Group
Our next Youth Group meeting is on April 17, 6pm - 9pm. It will include outdoor games and a bonfire, the Rosary and a talk by Fr Eichman.
Prolife Rosary
Following Mass this Saturday morning we will have our prolife rosary. Please join us in praying for the protection of life.
Young Adult Group Monthly Brunches and Bible Study
For any young adults (18-35) interested, the Mater Dei Young Adult Group meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month (today) for brunch at the Squeaky Rail Diner (505 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA 17025) around 1:40pm (after the noon Mass). Also, any young adult of the parish is welcome to join a monthly virtual Genesis Bible study hosted by Fr. Killackey through Zoom. For more information, please email Fr. Killackey at fr.killackey@materdeipa.com.
Sunday Sports
For any families interested, Fr. Killackey will be leading a rotation of different sports on Sundays starting at 12:30pm over at Wormleysburg Park across the river (address: 744 -798 N River St, Wormleysburg, PA 1704). If you are interested in attending, email Fr. Killackey at fr.killackey@materdeipa.com to be put on an email mailing list for updates.
Thank You Seminarians
Thank you to seminarians Matt Kane and Nico Hoijarvi, who were with us to assist with Holy Week liturgies. They are currently in formation at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, Nebraska.
Diocesan Annual Campaign
Pledge cards for the Diocesan Annual Campaign have been removed from the back of church. But we are still significantly below the goal that we must cover. There are two options for helping Mater Dei make up the difference:
1) Donate for Mater Dei online at: www.hbgdiocese.org/diocesan-annual-campaign/donate/
2) Give a special gift directly to Mater Dei in place of a gift to the diocese. This will help make up any difference if we do not reach our goal. Thank you!
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Donations Needed for Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families
Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families (a Catholic Charities residential program in suburban Harrisburg) is in need of the following donations: ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, kidney beans (15.5 ounce cans), paper plates/cups/bowls (no Styrofoam please), laundry detergents/bleach/dryer sheets, body lotion, non-contact infrared thermometers, and disposable masks. Donations can be taken to the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Deposit Rd.) or to the shelter (120 Willow Rd.) in Harrisburg. Please call in advance if bringing items to the shelter: 717-652-8740. Thank you for your generosity!