Coffee & Donuts
We will have coffee and donuts downstairs in the social hall following the 10am Mass.
Girls Sodality Meeting Today
This month’s Junior Sodality meeting will be today, December 15th, in Classroom 4, following the 10am Mass.
Catholic Philosophy Class
Deacon Robinson’s Catholic Philosophy course will continue today, following 10am Mass in Classroom 1. All are welcome to attend.
Knights of the Altar Meeting
The Knights of the Altar will meet today, December 15th, following the 10am Mass in classroom 3.
St. Jude Devotion
This Wednesday, December 18th, we will have our special St Jude devotion.
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.
Celebration of Las Posadas
Please join us this Friday, December 20 at 11am for a Posada (a tradition brought to Mexico by the Missionaries in the 1500’s remembering the events which took place before the Nativity). This will include a Rosary and a "journey while singing" during which the children will reenact St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother’s search for an Inn in Bethlehem. Following this there will be food and drinks along with the traditional “Ponche,” a Mexican hot fruit tea. Please bring a meatless dish to share with everyone and invite family and friends. Seniors are encouraged to join in this spiritually oriented celebration as we prepare for Christmas.
Holy Name Society Recruitment
Today after both Masses the Holy Name Society will have members in the back of the church with brochures to provide information to any men interested in joining.
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. There are currently approximately 24 families who are on this list. Send your request to contact@MaterDeiPA.com.
Legion of Mary — Door to Door Visits
Our newly formed Legion of Mary’s members are beginning to make door to door visits of Mater Dei parishioners as part of their work of conservation of the Faith. They look forward to saying hello to as many of you as possible in the upcoming months.
December Youth Group
The Youth Group will meet at St. Lawrence from 6pm- 9pm on Saturday, December 21 for a Gingerbread House Competition. All supplies will be provided. Please RSVP to forbecks@comcast.net.
2020 FSSP Calendars Available
The 2020 FSSP Calendars are available in the back of the church. Please consider a donation of $10.
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.
No Catechism Class Next Two Sundays
There will be no Catechism class next Sunday, December 22nd, or the following Sunday, December 29th. Classes will resume on January 5th.