Sunday Mass Schedule
Our Sunday Mass schedule is as follows:
Registration opens at 6pm every Tuesday evening on our website. Mass times will not be changing in October.
Catechism Registration
Thank you to all families who have registered their children for our Catechism classes. If you did not receive an email from us this past week verifying that we have received your registration, please contact chaplainssecretary@materdeipa.com.
Adult Catechism Class
Fr. Killackey is offering an adult catechism class during the academic year on Monday evenings at 7pm. This class is primarily geared towards those wishing to become Catholic, but any adult wishing to know more about the Faith is welcome to join. If interested, please contact Fr. Killackey at fr.killackey@materdeipa.com.
First Friday & Sung Compline
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.
Legion of Mary
For any new parishioners who are interested: Mater Dei has a Legion of Mary chapter that is not currently meeting. If you have interest in becoming a member or auxiliary member, please contact the office.
Rosary Rally
On Saturday, October 10th, at 11:30am we will commemorate the 103rd Anniversary of Mary’s appearance at Fatima, Portugal in 1917. All will assemble in the front of St. Lawrence Church and process to Front Street for the recitation of the Rosary. After the Rosary there will be a sermon followed by Benediction in St. Lawrence. In case of inclement weather, all will take place inside the church.
Sung Mass at 6pm Tonight
Tonight’s 6pm Mass will be Sung, following, Sung Vespers at 5:30pm.
Building Fund Collection
This week we will have our monthly Building Fund collection. Thank you for your continued generosity.
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.
Latin Class
Matthew Dracoules, the Latin teacher at Trinity High School, is offering an introductory Latin class on Wednesdays at 6pm beginning October 7th. If you plan to attend and haven’t already let us know, please contact chaplainssecretary@materdeipa.com.
New Weekly Adoration Tuesdays
The church is now open for adoration from 8am-1pm on Tuesdays. If you are interested in adoration but can not commit to a weekly hour please consider signing up to be an alternate for our scheduled adorers. Please Contact Amanda Healy 717-847-4871.
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.
Girls Sodality Fall Event
The next Girls Sodality event will be a fall gathering for cider & donuts on Saturday, October 10 from 2-4:30pm. Contact Jill Lear at
jilllear@hotmail.com for further details.
St. Tarcisius Meeting
The next St. Tarcisius meeting is Saturday, October 3, from 5-7pm. The group is for children ages 5 – 12 and meets monthly in order to train the children to meditate. Each meeting includes a short, priest led meditation, the rosary, and a potluck dinner. Meetings are the 1st Saturday of the month. For information concerning the October meeting please contact SaintTarcisiusGroup@MaterDeiPA.com.