The Nativity of Our Lord O Come Let Us Adore Him! December 25. Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord 24 December Liturgical Readings MASSES

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2 Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord 24 December 2017 MASSES Sunday 8:00 AM December 24 10:30 AM Liturgical Readings Sunday December 24 I Class Vigil of The Nativity of Our Lord Readings: Romans 1, 1-6 & Matthew 1, :00 AM Low Mass 10:00 AM Terce 10:30 AM High Mass 11:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM December 25 10:30 AM Tuesday 8:00 AM December 26 Wednesday 7:30 PM December 27 Thursday 8:00 AM December 28 Friday 8:00 AM December 29 Saturday 8:00 AM December 30 NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST Sunday December 24 I Class FIRST MASS OF CHRISTMAS AT MIDNIGHT Confessions: 9:45 PM 10:45 PM Christmas Carols begin at 10:30 PM Blessing of Manger & Christmas Proclamation At 10:50 PM First Mass of Christmas begins at 11:00 PM and ends after Midnight Readings: Titus 2, & Luke 2, 1-14 Monday December 25 I Class SECOND MASS OF CHRISTMAS AT 8:00 AM Readings: Titus 3, 4-7 & Luke 2, THIRD MASS OF CHRISTMAS AT 10:30 AM Readings: Hebrews 1, 1-12 & John 1, :00 PM Confessions 15 minutes before Daily Masses 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Tuesday Evenings, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday December 26 II Class Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Comm. Octave of Christmas Readings: Acts 6, 8-10; 7, Wednesday December 27 II Class Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist Comm. Octave of Christmas Readings: Ecclesiasticus 15, 1-6 & John 21, Thursday December 28 II Class Holy Innocents, Martyrs Comm. Octave of Christmas Readings: John 14, 1-5 & Matthew 2, Friday December 29 II Class Fifth Day Within the Octave of Christmas Comm. Saint Thomas Beckett, Bishop & Martyr Readings: Titus 3, 4-7 & Luke 2, Saturday December 30 II Class Sixth Day Within the Octave of Christmas Readings: Titus 3, 4-7 & Luke 2, The Nativity of Our Lord O Come Let Us Adore Him! December 25

3 Sacred Music Of Christmas Glory to God in the highest: Jesus Our Savior is born! Christmas Midnight Mass For the Reign of the Sacred Heart Donated by Clare Bamberski For Special Intentions Donated by Zenny & Bill Coillot For the Holy Souls in Purgatory and for the DeLuca Children and Grandchildren Donated by Colleen & Dave DeLuca In Loving Memory of Jerry Finuoli Donated by Mary Finuoli For Conversion of All Hearts to Thy Sacred Heart Donated by Nancy Hilbert For Living and Deceased Family Members Donated by Hank & Monica Lenthe For the Living and Deceased Members of the McArdle and McCusker Families Donated by Tracye McArdle For the Living and Deceased Members of the Scull, Cucunato, Caro, and Ricciardi Families Donated by Suzanne Scull For Special Intentions Donated by Dorothy Wiederecht A ND THERE WERE IN THE SAME country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock. And behold an Angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them, and they feared with a great fear. And the Angel said to them: Fear not; for behold I bring you good Tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people: F or this day is born unto you a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. And this shall be a sign unto you: You shall find the Infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. Luke 2, 8-10 The Sacred Music for the Mass of Christmas Day In Loving Memory of Jerry Finuoli Donated by Mary Finuoli A Note of Appreciation: Luke 2, We thank all of our Christmas Choral Mass Donors for their generous support of the Mater Ecclesiae Sacred Music Program. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to decorate and prepare the chapel, narthex and hall for Christmas!

4 Rectory Office Hours for the Christmas Holiday A Blessed Christmas to All! The Rectory Office will close on Friday, December 22 through Wednesday, December 27. The office will reopen on Thursday. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

5 CHRISTMAS confession SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS Sunday December 24 Christmas Eve 7:30 AM to 7:55 AM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 9:45 PM 10:45 PM (Confessions will end promptly at 10:45 PM) Monday December 25 Christmas Day 7:15 AM to 7:55 AM 9:45 AM to 10:25 AM NEW YEAR S CONFESSION SCHEDULE 2018 Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord Holy Day of Obligation CONFESSIONS ½ hour before each Mass CHRISTMAS Mass SCHEDULE SUNDAY MASSES Sunday, December 24 Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord Saturday (December 23) 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass Sunday December 24 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:30 AM High Mass CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 10:30 PM Christmas Carols 10:50 PM Blessing of Manger and Christmas Proclamation 11:00 PM Christmas Mass through Midnight Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:30 AM High Mass NEW YEAR S SCHEDULE 2018 Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord Holy Day of Obligation SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Sunday, December 31, 2017 Sunday Within Octave of Nativity Saturday (December 30) 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass Sunday December 31 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:30 AM High Mass Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord Sunday, December 31, :00 PM Anticipated Mass Monday, January 1, :00 AM Low Mass 10:30 AM High Mass

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7 Adult Catechism Classes Love Christ More! Learn the Beauty of Forgotten Traditional Catholic Teachings! NEW Time, Topics & Format! Now Same Dates and Time as 5-12 Grade CCD In the Rectory Dining Room Featuring the Teachings of Traditional Catholic Priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter via MP3! With Group Prayer, Discussion, and Practical Suggestions for Living Your Life for Christ Contact: Bob Kozikowski at or for more information Check Out 100's of Traditional Catholic Sermons at: Save the Date! The Annual March for Life In Washington, DC, Will take place on Friday, January 19, 2018 Mass at 7:00 AM Bus leaves at 8:00 AM comments/3elabi/8_years_of_audio_ sancto_the_final_archive/

8 Choral Mass Schedule Christmas Midnight Mass Sunday, December 24 11:00 PM Christmas Day Monday, December 25 10:30 AM Feast of Epiphany Saturday, January 6, :30 AM Candlemas Friday, February 2, :30 PM Join us after both Masses for our next Breakfast!! Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 14 Enjoy a great meal with friends! Serving pancakes, farm-fresh eggs, fresh oven-roasted potatoes, sausage, pastries, toast and more! Beverages include coffee, tea and juice. Tickets available at the door: Age 12 and up / Adults: $8. Children to age 11: $5. Families: $30. All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae.

9 Events at Mater Ecclesiae Baltimore Catechism LESSON TWENTY-SEVENTH: Sunday, December 24 Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction o Confessions 7:30 AM-7:55 AM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 9:45 PM 10:45 PM Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve o 10:30 PM Christmas Carols o 10:50 PM Blessing of the Manger and Christmas Proclamation o 11:00 PM Christmas Mass through Midnight Monday, December 25 Christmas Day o 8:00 AM Low Mass o 10:30 AM High Mass o Confessions 7:15 7:55 AM 9:45 AM 10:25 AM Sunday, December 31 Sunday Within the Octave of the Nativity o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction Sunday, December 31 Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord (fulfills Holyday of Obligation) o 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass Monday, January 1, 2018 Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord o Holyday of Obligation o 8:00 AM Low Mass o 10:30 AM High Mass On the Sacramentals Q With whom did the Blessed Virgin live after the death of Our Lord? A. After the death of Our Lord the Blessed Virgin lived for about eleven years with the Apostle St. John the Evangelist, called also the Beloved Disciple. He wrote one of the four Gospels, three Epistles, and the Apocalypse, or Book of Revelations -- the last book of the Bible. He lived to the age of a hundred years or more and died last of all the apostles. Q What do we mean by the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and why do we believe in it? A. By the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin we mean that her body was taken up into heaven after her death. We believe in it: 1. Because the Church cannot teach error, and yet from an early age the Church has celebrated the Feast of the Assumption; 2. Because no one ever claimed to have a relic of our Blessed Mother's body, and surely the apostles, who knew and loved her, would have secured some relic had her body remained upon earth. Q What do the letters I. H. S. on an altar or sacred things mean? A. The letters I. H. S. on an altar or sacred things means the name Jesus; for it is in that way the Holy Name is written in the Greek language when some of the letters are left out.

10 CCD News CCD Calendar MONTH GRADES K-4 GRADES 5-12 January 2018 February 2018 March, 2018 January 14 January 21 February 4 February 25 March 4 March 18 Classes meet 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. Tuesday Night Confessions The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM. Prayer Chain for Special Intentions & Intercessory Prayer Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a need for intercessory prayers or who wish to commit to participate in our Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at or sifulou@comcast.net. Men s Schola The Schola Divinum Officium is open to men and boys (ages 14 and up) of the parish. No previous musical experience necessary. This second schola provides basic lessons in singing Gregorian chant and leads the singing at selected sung Masses during the year, the Office of Terce each Sunday, and other Divine Office services. New members are encouraged to join. Please contact John Rotondi at or at jrkc122703@verizon.net for more information Timber Wolves The Federation of North American Explorers, a Catholic faith based movement for boys and girls, ages 6-18, meets on Thursdays in Bishop DiMarzio Hall from 6:30-8:30 PM. For more information see: or contact akela@northstarexplorers.org. Pro-Life Apostolate Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 PM. The Pro-Life Newsletter is published each month and is available in the Narthex and online at our Website Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833 Meetings are held on the 2 nd Monday of the month at 8:00 PM in the Knights Room. The Scriptural Rosary and Prayer for Vocations are said at 7:30 PM in the Church. New members are welcome. The Scriptural Rosary can be found on their website: discalced Carmelite Society of Mater Ecclesiae The Discalced Carmelite Society of Mater Ecclesiae is a Contemplative Third Order of the Discalced Carmelites. Our vocation is not a social one, but one of prayer. Our duty is to be Obedient to the Church and our Superiors. Meetings are open to Parishioners only who are 24 years of age and older or admitted by our Spiritual Director, Rev. Robert C. Pasley, KCHS. Meetings are the First Saturdays of the month and special Feast days. Formation is a journey lasting about 6 years. If you are interested in discerning your vocation to the Discalced Carmelites and would like additional information, or if you are in need of prayers, please contact one of the council members below. Colleen DeLuca OCD, Professed: or deluca.colleen@yahoo.com Nancy Hilbert OCD, Novice: or nanhil@verizon.com Monica Lenthe OCD, Novice: or Monica430@comcast.net Could God be calling you to the Priesthood? Come, consider the call. Father Michael Romano, Director of Vocations, is hosting a Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group at Our Lady of Peace Parish Offices, 32 Carroll Avenue, Williamstown, NJ. If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, college student or in the professional world (up to 39 years old), and feel the possible call to the priesthood, this group can help you discern and pray with others who are also considering the priesthood. All meetings are on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 P.M. The schedule is as follows: January 14, 2018 February 11, 2018 March 11, 2018 April 15, 2018 For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at or michael.romano@camdendiocese.org.

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