Confirmation Day Schedule
On Saturday, May 22, Bishop Waltersheid will be here to celebrate Confirmations. The Mass schedule will be different from the usual Saturday schedule.
Solemn High Mass and First Blessings
Deacon John Audino, FSSP, will be ordained to the priesthood on May 28. We are excited and blessed to have him here along with 6-7 seminarians on Monday, June 7, to offer a Solemn High Mass at 7pm. Following Mass, he will give first blessings. He is one of five deacons from Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary being ordained this spring.
St. Jude Devotion
This Wednesday, May 19, we will have our monthly St. Jude devotion.
Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart
At Fr. Eichman’s request, the Mater Dei Legion of Mary will be calling new parishioners within the next few weeks to see if anyone is interested in having their home enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with one of the priests.
Monday Night Basketball for Adults Any men interested in playing basketball on Monday nights, contact Fr Eichman at materdeichaplain@gmail.com. We play from 6:30-8pm every Monday.
St. Lawrence Feast & Summer Picnic
We will celebrate the feast of St Lawrence and have our summer picnic on Sunday, August 8. Details and volunteer sign up sheets will be forthcoming.
Mater Dei Chant Camp
This summer’s Chant Camp under the direction of Music Director Paul May is scheduled for July 12-16. Registration for parishioners begins today, May 16. Registration for non-parishioners opens June 1 (if space is still available). The first four days will be spent in learning and preparing the sacred music for an 11am Sung Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Lunch and sports / games at Wormleysburg Park each day. Other instructors will include Fr Killackey and a FSSP seminarian from Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
Young Adult Group Brunch & Genesis Bible Study Final Meeting
Young adults (age 18-35) are invited to have brunch together at the Squeaky Rail Diner (505 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA 17025-2129) starting around 1:40pm. Though we normally meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month, this month we are meeting today, May 16. Also, we will have our last Young Adult Genesis Bible Study after the 6:30pm evening Mass on Friday, May 21, starting at 7:30pm. Though we have met virtually through Zoom over the past few months, we will meet in person for this last session in Classroom 1. You are still welcome to come even if you have not participated in our prior Genesis Bible Studies. For questions on this event, please email Fr. Killackey at fr.killackey@materdei-pa.com.
Legion of Mary
Our Legion of Mary is now meeting again on Tuesdays at 7pm. Anyone 18 or older is welcome to attend.
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.
Young Adult Group Work Day at Fairfield Carmel
For young adults (18-35) interested, the St. Catherine of Siena Young Adult Group will be going down to the Fairfield Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph on Saturday, May 29 to help with various work projects that the sisters have. We will meet at the Carmel itself for Mass at 9am in their chapel and will work until around 2pm. The address of the Carmel is 327 Water Street, Fairfield, PA 17320. For those interested in staying longer, we will tour the Gettysburg area after that and meet for an early dinner before heading home. Please direct any questions to Fr. Killackey at fr.killackey@materdei-pa.com.
Cleaning Volunteers Needed
The Church Cleaning team is looking for one or two people to help out on the 3rd weekend of the month on Friday evening after Mass. If interested or you have any questions, please contact Sara Sides at Clean@MaterDeiPA.com. There is a cleaning checklist that takes about an hour to complete. Supplies are provided - just show up! If you are willing to help out but are not able to commit every month, there is a list of substitute cleaners who are called on when a regularly scheduled cleaner cannot make it. Please consider joining the substitute list to help keep our church fresh and clean!