Coffee & Donuts - Join us after the 10am Mass today for Coffee and Donuts in the Social Hall.
Catechism Classes - Registration for our Catechism program is now open. Register at the table outside after Mass today, or by going to MaterDeiPA.com and following the link near the top of the page. A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Sunday, September 23rd at 9:15AM. The first day of classes will be on October 7th. All students must be registered parishioners.
St Tarcisius - Our next St. Tarcisius Meeting is Saturday, October 6 at 5:00pm. The group is for children ages 5 – 12 and meets monthly in order to train the children to meditate according to the Ignatian method. Each meeting includes a short, priest led meditation, the rosary, and a potluck dinner. Meetings are the 1st Saturday of the month from 5-7pm. For information concerning our October meeting please contact us at SaintTarcisiusGroup@MaterDeiPA.com
St. Jude Devotion - This Wednesday, September 19, we will have our monthly Saint Jude Devotion:
This Week - Adult Convert / Confirmation Classes - The Convert/Adult Confirmation class are taught by Father Franco on Thursday evenings at 7pm. They are given in the downstairs Social Hall. Classes are open to all who wish to attend. Direct any questions to Fr. Franco at Fr.Franco@MaterDeiPA.com.
Mass Intentions - We are now taking intentions for 2019. Please limit the number of intentions to 10 per family at this time so that everyone has a chance to schedule their Masses. Envelopes are on the brochure stand in the church vestibule. If possible, drop them in the collection basket, or mail them to the office rather than handing them directly to a priest.
Thank You From Sr Maria Dolorosa - Sister Mary Catherine Rose and Sr. Maria Dolorosa would like to thank everyone who attended and/or who helped in any way with Sister's vows. They were both very blessed by your presence and your help. They would like to thank in particular the altar servers for serving and for the time they put into practicing as well. They are grateful to everyone for their prayers and want you to know that you are in theirs.
If Not Registered with Mater Dei - The Chaplain and Assistant Chaplain have the special grace to guide those who are registered parishioners of Mater Dei. 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.
Meal Train - Calling all those who want to grow in love of neighbor! We are starting a meal train for those in our parish who need meals - new mommas, those in an emergency, etc. If you are interested in helping cook occasionally or know someone who needs help, please e-mail Alyssa Showers at pianoteacher87@gmail.com
Sacramentals for Expectant Mothers - There are certain Sacramentals in the Roman Ritual through which we request God’s blessing that an expecting mother can have a safe delivery and also the grace of having her child baptized. The priests would be happy to provide the following to any expecting lady at her request. Please do not hesitate to ask.
Save the Dates:
Saturday, October 13, 11:30am - Rosary Rally - Rosary procession outside followed by sermon & adoration in St. Lawrence.
Sunday, October 21, 11:30am - All Saints Party at St Lawrence
Sunday, October 28, 12:30pm* - Pontifical Low Mass by Bishop Gainer with Conferral of Subdiaconate on Br. Thomas Mary of Jesus
Saturday, December 8, 10:00am** - Solemn Pontifical High Mass by Bishop Gainer with Conferral of Diaconate on Br. Thomas Mary of Jesus
Sunday, March 10—13, 2019 - Lenten Mission Preached by Fr Joseph Tuscan OFM Cap.
Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00am - Confirmations conferred by Bishop Gainer
*The Sunday schedule will include the regular 8:00am & 10:00am Masses. But if possible parishioners are encouraged to attend this 12:30pm Mass with ordination.
**Mass schedule will be: 7:00am Low Mass, 9:00am Solemn