Coffee & Donuts
We will have coffee & donuts in the downstairs Social Hall following both Masses this morning.
Diocesan Annual Campaign
Thanks to your generosity we have met our Diocesan Annual Campaign assessed goal. The excess gifts will be returned to Mater Dei. Thank you!
Mother’s Day Novena of Masses
The Mother’s Day cards for the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses which will be offered May 12th – May 20th are due today. Please fill and place your cards into the collection basket.
May Crowning
The May Crowning will take place today at 9:30am. Children who would like to join the procession should report to the group gathering beside the church at 9:20am.
Youth Group — Regatta Night!
Our next Youth Group event will be on Saturday, May 18, 6pm - 9pm. Join us for our annual Regatta Night. The Youth Group is open to people ages 13 - 18. For more info contact youthgroup@materdeipa.com
Easter Duty
Every Catholic has the obligation to receive Communion at least once per year during Eastertide which continues through Trinity Sunday. In addition every Catholic is required to go to confession at least once per year.
Dress Guidelines
During the warmer months of the year, it is a good time for a reminder on modest attire. While at the church, please dress modestly. For both men and women:
These are the rules for dressing at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Please follow them when at St. Lawrence. Remember that we dress at church not for our own comfort, but to present ourselves to Our Lord. Finally: Please do not correct anyone on their attire. If you do not approve of someone’s attire, please speak to a priest about it and he will approach the person if necessary.
Mater Dei Merchandise Sale
Due to very high demand, we will offer a second Merchandise Sale today outside the church after both Masses. Blue and new white mugs will be available for $4 or 6 for $20. More decals, CDs, and lanyards will be available for purchase as well. All previously placed shirt orders will be available for pickup at this time.
Mother’s Day Carnations
On Mother’s Day, the girls Junior Sodality will have carnations available after both Masses. Donations will be gladly accepted. All proceeds will be given to the Pro-Life group, Pennsylvanians for Human Life.
Irish Catholic Heritage Group—The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH)
The Dauphin County AOH is accepting applications for new members. Any man of Irish descent and a Catholic in good standing is eligible to join. Our motto is “Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.” AOH works to preserve Irish culture, to maintain Catholic values and to promote peace and justice in Northern Ireland. AOH remains actively involved in the Pro-Life Movement, priest support, parish support and education. Our members explore the Irish connections to people, places and events in the area such as Gettysburg. For membership information contact: Kyle Yurick at kyurick@gmail.com or 570-274-7100.