Coffee & Donuts - We will have coffee & donuts in the downstairs Social Hall following the 10am Mass this morning. All are welcome to join us. Access the side door on Buttonwood.
Apologetics Class #2 — Today - Our next Apologetics Class with Deacon Robinson will be after today’s 10AM Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Nursery During Today’s Apologetics Class - Parents with young children who wish to attend the apologetics class after the 10AM Mass can drop off their small children at the Library after the 10AM Mass. Please pick them up promptly following class.
2019 FSSP Calendars Available - The 2019 FSSP Calendars are available in the back of church. Please consider a donation of $13 per calendar.
Rectory Loan Update - 1 Year - Mater Dei closed on the new rectory and took out a $110,000 loan from the diocese one year ago. The current balance on the loan is $51,369. The monthly interest accrued has been reduced from $405 to $193. With your continued generosity we hope to have the remainder of the loan paid off by November 2019. Thank you!
Mothers with Young Children - Several young mothers of Mater Dei are beginning to organizing regular meetings where they can meet and socialize with one another. Other young mothers interested should contact Ana Julien at monana87@gmail.com
Upcoming Special Events
2nd Collection—Matthew 25 - There will be a second collection for Matthew 25 during Mass today.
Ordination to Subdiaconate this Tuesday - Brother Thomas Mary of Jesus’ ordination to the Subdiaconate will be this Tuesday, November 20 at 10am. Bishop Waltersheid will perform the ordination and offer a Pontifical Low Mass. This is a unique opportunity to witness an ordination to the Subdiaconate at your own local church. Those with flexible weekday schedules are strongly encouraged to attend and pray for Brother Thomas Mary.
Confessions Limited - Confessions will not be heard during Mass either today or next Sunday. Please remember that Confessions are available before each Mass throughout the week.
Write Your Name in Your Missal - Please write your name in your missal so that if it ever becomes separated from you it can easily be returned.
Substitute Church Cleaners - We are in need of a few substitutes for our church cleaning crew. They are only asked to be available to help a few times per year. Contact Elaine Rainey at Seabhj3@gmail.com
1st Celebration of Las Posadas - Please join us on Friday, December 21st at 11:30am for a Posada (a tradition brought to Mexico by the Missionaries in the 1500’s remembering the events which took place before the Nativity). This will include a Rosary and a "journey while singing" during which the children will reenacting St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother’s search for an Inn in Bethlehem. Following this there will be food and drinks along with the traditional “Ponche,” a Mexican hot fruit tea during a violin & piano performance. Please bring a meatless dish to share with everyone and invite family and friends. Especially seniors are encouraged to join in this spiritually oriented celebration as we prepare for Christmas.
Please Stay Home if Sick - If you are sick and contagious, it is not necessary to come to Mass. In such instances, it is an act of charity toward your fellow parishioners, especially those more susceptible to illness, to remain at home.
Online Giving Available - You are able to visit our website to make a one time gift to Mater Dei or to set up recurring monthly offerings. Visit MaterDeiPA.com and click “Donate.”
Adult Convert / Adult Confirmation - Any adults interested in coming into the Catholic Church or receiving Confirmation and those interested in brushing up on their Faith: Adult Catechism classes are on Thursday evenings at 7pm in the social hall. Next class will be Thursday, November 29.