Coffee & Donuts
We will have coffee and donuts downstairs in the social hall following the 10am Mass.
January Sunday Afternoon Sports
Fr. Killackey will lead another Sunday afternoon sports at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church's gym (310 Hertzler Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) today from 12:30-2:30pm. We will start with volleyball and end with dodgeball. There is a sitting area just outside the gym for those who want to sit and relax. Transportation must be worked out on your own. Please email Fr. Killackey with any questions at fr.killackey@materdeipa.com.
Youth Group Meeting
On Saturday, January 18 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at St. Lawrence, the youth group will have Jeopardy Night. Competition will be followed by a talk by Fr. Eichman and the Rosary. No experience needed! Please bring a snack and a friend! The Youth Group is open to young people ages 13 through high school. For more information and to RSVP contact us at forbecks@comcast.net.
Please Stay Home if Sick
If you are sick and contagious, it is not necessary to come to Mass. In such instances, it is an act of charity toward your fellow parishioners, especially those more susceptible to illness, to remain at home.
Vespers Tonight
We will have Vespers and Exposition with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament tonight from 5:30pm– 6:30pm.
Sacred Heart Home Enthronement— Sign Up
All who are interested in having their home enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by either Fr. Eichman or Fr. Killackey are encouraged to sign up today by contacting the Legion of Mary. Send your request to contact@MaterDeiPA.com.
St. Jude Devotion
This Wednesday, January 15, we will have our special St Jude devotion.
Blessing of Epiphany Chalk
Chalk is traditionally blessed on Epiphany for the faithful to take home and use to bless their homes. The top of the door frames entering the house are marked with “20 + C + M + B + 20”. The letters “C” “M” and “B” are the initials of the three kings, Casper, Melchior and Balthazar, who arrived at Bethlehem to worship the baby Jesus on Epiphany. The crosses are placed between the letters and the numbers to remind us of the suffering that Jesus was to undergo for us. Finally, the “20” and “20” are for the 2020 years since the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally, the marking is left on the door frame until the next year when it is replaced by another year’s blessing. Chalk from previous years can be reused. New chalk blessed on the feast of the Epiphany is also available in the back of the Church.
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 in the back of church or on our website.