Sunday Mass Schedule Change
Beginning next Sunday, May 30, we will have a new Sunday Mass 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.
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.
Carnations Sale—Thank You!
Thank you for supporting the Junior Sodality’s pro-life efforts through donations for the Mother’s Day carnations. We will be able to send a check for $514 to the Pennsylvanians for Human Life.
Mater Dei Email List
If you are not on our parish wide email list and wish to be, email ChaplainsSecretary@MaterDeiPA.com to be added.
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.
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.
No Sunday Confessions
There will be no Confessions heard on Sudays May 28, June 6, June 13, or June 20.
Fr EIchman Away
Fr. EIchman will be away from 5/25-6/7.
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.
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!