Sung Vespers Tonight
We will have Sung Vespers tonight at 5:30pm, followed by the 6pm Mass.
Prolife Rosary
Following Mass this Saturday morning we will have our prolife rosary. Please join us in praying for the protection of the unborn.
Mass Schedule This Week
This week during the Mater Dei Chant Camp, we will have 8am morning Mass Monday-Thursday in addition to the usual morning Mass schedule, as well as an 11am Sung Mass on Friday.
Sung Mass for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
On Friday, July 16 at 11am, we will have a Sung Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. This Mass will be sung by the Chant Camp children to end their week of camp.
Youth Group Meeting
On Saturday, July 17, the Youth Group will meet from 6pm-9pm. The Youth Group is open to anyone age 13 - high school. For more information on this month’s meeting and to R.S.V.P. email forbecks@comcast.net.
Priest Transfers
Fr. Eichman will be leaving Mater Dei at the end of July. He is being transferred to Our Lady of Guadelupe Seminary in Denton, NE to be the Director of Vocations and the formation of candidates.
Farewell Reception for Fr. Eichman
There will be a farewell reception (light refreshments) for Fr. Eichman downstairs in the social hall after the 7:30am, 9am, and 11am Masses on Sunday, July 25.
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.
Sunday Mass Time Change
There will be a change in the Sunday Mass schedule beginning next Sunday, July 18. The new schedule will be as follows:
The Sunday Catechism class will be from 10:10-10:45am during the academic year. Thank you for your patience as we fine tune the Sunday schedule!
Mater Dei Parish Picnic
On August 8th, following the morning Masses, we will have the annual parish picnic at Roof Park (599 Lewisberry Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070). Volunteer sign up sheets will be put out soon.
Young Adult Group Brunch
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 1pm (after the 11:30am Mass).
New Mater Dei Tee Shirts For Sale
We are now selling new Mater Dei short sleeve tee shirts available in sizes S, M, L, & XL. Shirts are $10. Email chaplainssecretary@materdeipa.com to reserve your order.
The Confraternity of St. Peter
The Confraternity of St. Peter is a group established to support the FSSP and its charism through prayers and sacrifices. The people in this group pray a decade of the Rosary and special Confraternity prayer every day, and also have one Mass per year said for supporting vocations, the sanctification of priests and their pastoral endeavors. If you are interested in joining this Confraternity, you can find more information here: https://fssp.com/confraternity-of-saint-peter/.
Cleaning Volunteer Needed
We are looking for someone to help clean the church on the 2nd Saturday of each month after Mass. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kristin Patterson at Clean@MaterDeiPA.com.
Church Office Help Needed - Secretary Position Open
With Bethany Wertz stepping down soon, we are seeking a part time secretary (3-4 days per week/20-25 hours). Excellent communication and strong computer skills are required. To apply, send you resume to Fr. Eichman at materdeichaplain@gmail.com.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Undefeated Courage—Ultrasound Help
Undefeated Courage is a pro life organization looking for women in their 1st or 2nd trimester to come in for a free ultrasound to help train the nurses on their mobile ultrasound unit. For more information visit www.undefeatedcourage.org, or call or text Undefeated Courage at 717-609-3415.