New Bathroom Installation
A second bathroom is being installed in the back of the church. The project should be completed by mid-June. Bathrooms in the school building will be accessible through the courtyard during Mass.
Father’s Day Novena
Our Father’s Day novena of Masses will begin on Sunday, June 21st. You can drop off your intentions and pick up your Father’s Day cards from the office.
Seminarian Brian Myers
For the month of June we will have Brian Myers, a Fraternity seminarian, here to assist us. Brian will be entering his fourth year at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska this fall. We are very thankful to have him with us.
Reminder: June 29 Confraternity Indulgence
A plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions to the members of the Confraternity of St. Peter on the day of their admission and each February 22 and June 29.
Prayer in the Time of Epidemics
We will no longer be publicly reciting the prayer in the time of epidemics after Mass, but the prayer is available on our website if you wish to continue praying it privately.
Modified Sunday Mass Schedule
Until further notice, we will be implementing a modified Sunday Mass schedule
The 9:30am Mass will also be livestreamed. Beginning Monday, 6/8, all of our regularly scheduled daily Masses and devotions will resume for public attendance as well.
Diocesan Annual Campaign—Update
Our Diocesan Assessment this year is $14,630. Mater Dei must cover this amount. Anything in excess remains with Mater Dei. If you did not receive a pledge card in the mail please contact the office and we will send one to you. Thank you for your kindness towards Mater Dei!
Assessment: $14,630
Currently Pledged/Given: $8,701.30
Still Needed: $5,928.70
Silence of Mary
If you are interested in giving food to assist Silence of Mary, there will be a drop off taking place at the church from 11am-12pm on Saturdays. They always have needs, but much more so when the children are out of school. Contact Chris Keifer by email at cp3k@comcast.net with any questions.
Sung Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart
The 6:30pm Mass on Friday, June 19th will be a Sung Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
Priest & Diaconate Ordinations
Please keep the following men in your prayers who were ordained as Priests for the Fraternity of Saint Peter last Monday, June 1: Fr. Eric Krager, Fr. Joseph Loftus, Fr. David McWhirter, Fr. Javier Ruiz Velasco Aguilar.
Please pray as well for the following who were ordained to the Diaconate: Mr. John Audino, Mr. Joseph Dalimata, Mr. James Eichman, Mr. Nicholas Eichman, Mr. Joel Pinto Rodriguez, and Mr. Thu Truong.
Mater Dei Email List
During this time of restricted access to the church, we are utilizing our mass email list to regularly update parishioners. If you are not on this list and wish to be, email ChaplainsSecretary@MaterDeiPA.com to be added as a recipient.
Youth Group Meeting
Our next Youth Group meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th.
No Chant Camp this Summer
We will not be holding our chant camp this summer. If you’re interested in attending a chant camp here at Mater Dei in the future, feel free to contact the office.
Parish Picnic
Details about our annual summer Parish Picnic are currently undecided. More information on this will follow in the coming weeks.
Ave Maria Rosary Book
Mater Dei Parishioner Richard Ruesch has recently authored a book with relevant scriptural passages and beautiful classic religious art to assist in the devout recitation of the Holy Rosary. Reviews of the book and purchasing options can be found here: https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/avemaria/