Coffee & Donuts

We will have coffee and donuts downstairs in the social hall following both the 8am and 10am Masses.

Personal Candles to be Blessed

Bring your candles that you would like blessed up to the table near St Joseph’s altar by no later than 9:50am. Following Mass these will be available for pickup.

Blessing of Candles Today

Today prior to the 10am Mass we will have the annual blessing of candles. After the candles are blessed, everyone will receive a candle at the communion rail. We will then have a procession around the church, weather permitting, in which we will carry our lit candles. Mass will follow once we return to the church. There will not be the usual first Sunday exposition and benediction after Mass today.

First Friday Devotion

This Friday we will have our First Friday Devotion following the 6:30pm Mass. We will pray a novena and a Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by Sung Compline with organ accompaniment.

FSSP Columbia Apostolate

For anyone interested in learning about the progress of the new FSSP apostolate in Columbia or who would like information about how to help the apostolate financially, there is information posted on the bulletin board outside of the first floor classrooms in the school building.

Meal Train

We are starting a meal train for parishioners who could use help with meals - new mothers, those in a emergency situations, etc. If you are interested in helping by cooking occasionally or know someone who needs help, please e-mail Alyssa Showers at pianoteacher87@gmail.com.

Baby Bottle Campaign

Today we are beginning a 3 week fundraising campaign for Morning Star pregnancy care center. Baby bottles are available in the back of the Church following both Masses on February 2. Please return the bottles with your donation by Sunday February 16.

February Sunday Afternoon Sports

For those interested, Fr. Killackey will lead another Sunday afternoon sports at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church's gym ( 310 Hertzler Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) on Sunday, Feb 9, starting at 12:30pm.  We will play indoor soccer that day, so please wear shoes that will not scuff the gym floor.  We have the gym until 2:30pm, and 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.

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.