Hoc fecit inítium signórum Jesus in Cana Galilææ: et manifestávit glóriam suam, et credidérunt in eum discípuli ejus. The Marriage at Cana

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1 Second Sunday After the Epiphany 18 JANUARY 2009 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday 8:00 AM January 17 Frank & Christine Rogers req. by Tony & Linda Trevelino 5:00 PM The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30 AM January 18 Dr. Michael V. Smith req. by Kevin & Kelly Myers & Family 11:00 AM Bernardina Balingit req. by Bill, Zenny & Rick Coillot Monday 8:00 AM January 19 Dan Gies Intentions req. by Rosemary Andreotti Tuesday 8:00 AM January 20 Dorothy McCabe req. by Lucia & Emilio Marini Wednesday 7:30 PM January 21 Purgatorial Society Thursday 8:00 AM January 22 Dr. Michael V. Smith req. by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Werkley Friday NO DAILY MASS January 23 Peter Andreotti req. by Mary Finuoli Saturday 8:00 AM January 24 Dr. Michael V. Smith req. by Mary Finuoli THIS WEEK S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday January 18 II Class Second Sunday After The Epiphany Readings: Romans 12, 6-16 & John 2, 1-11 Monday January 19 IV Class Feria Comm. Saints Marius, Martha, Audifax, Abachum, Martyrs;& Saint Canute, King & Martyr Readings: Romans. 12, 6-16 & John 2, 1-11 Tuesday January 20 III Class Saint Fabian, Pontiff & Martyr & Saint Sebastian, Martyr Readings: Hebrews 11, & Luke 6, Wednesday January 21 III Class Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr Readings: Ecclesiasticus 51, 1-12 & Matthew 25, 1-13 Thursday January 22 III Class Saints Vincent & Anastasius, Martyrs Readings: Wisdom 3, 1-8 & Luke 21, 9-19 Friday January 23 NO DAILY MASS III Class Saint Raymond of Penafort, Confessor Comm. Saimt Emerentiana, Virgin & Martyr Readings: Ecclesiasticus 31, 8-11 & Luke 12, Saturday January 24 III Class Saint Timothy, Bishop & Martyr Readings: 1 Timothy 6, & Luke 14, t that time, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to Him, They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her, Woman, what is it to Me and to thee? My hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the waiters, Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye..... Hoc fecit inítium signórum Jesus in Cana Galilææ: et manifestávit glóriam suam, et credidérunt in eum discípuli ejus. The Marriage at Cana John 2, 1-6, 11

2 Upcoming Choral Masses The following Choral Masses will be sung this spring. To sponsor a Mass, please place the donation in an envelope, with intention/ dedication, name of the sponsor, the Choral Mass requested, and return the envelope to the Rectory Office. Wed. Feb. 25 7:30 PM Ash Wednesday $ Thursday, April 9 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday $ :30 PM Holy Thursday $ Friday, April 10 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Good Friday $ :00 PM Good Friday $ Saturday, April 11 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday $ :30 PM Easter Vigil $ Sunday, April 12 11:00AM Easter Sunday $ Thursday, May 21 7:30 PM Ascension $ Thursday, June 11 7:30 PM Corpus Christi $ Friday, June 19 7:30 PM Feast of the Sacred Heart $ Bulletin Advertising We now have several spaces available on the back of our bulletin for advertisers. Please consider helping to defray the cost of printing our bulletin each week by advertising your business. The 2010 Mass Book is now open. There is a limit of fifteen Mass requests per family. Requests for more than two Masses must be submitted in writing to the Rectory office. The Stipend is $10.00 per Mass. Thank you Traditional Mass Calendars for 2009 Available for $10 each Support Mater Ecclesiae Youth Activities Look for the calendars at the Scrip table in Bishop DiMarzio Hall after Sunday Masses. Proceeds go directly to the support of Mater Ecclesiae's Youth activities. These calendars are printed on sturdy stock and include all traditional Holy Days, Feast Days, a summary of the truths of the Catholic Faith, Catholic Prayers and Patron Saints. Blessed Imelda Veils Beautifully handcrafted with love by a young lady from our parish, these fine quality lace veils in assorted colors, sizes and styles are available in the Padre Pio Gift Shop. Stop in and check out the display. March for Life January 22, 2009 The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, January 19 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Visit Mater Ecclesiae's Website Bookmark our Website at to find out the latest news about what s happening at our parish. If anyone has an announcement, pictures or news to add to the website, please contact our webmasters Kevin or Kelly Myers at webmaster@materecclesiae.org. Sign up for Our New Newsletter Check out our Newsletter at Please send your story ideas to Saveria Symons at parishnewsletter@materecclesiae.org. or to Kevin or Kelly Myers at webmaster@materecclesiae.org. (All submissions are subject to the approval of Fr. Pasley.)

3 Day of Penance The Catholic Bishops of the United States have declared Thursday, January 22, 2009 to be a day of penance for the sin of abortion. Please perform some form of penitential activity or activities on that day. Catholic Apologetics Series Join us for an eight session apologetics class, on the first Sunday of each month continuing through May. Would you like to know your Catholic Faith better? Our new apologetics program using this DVD series by Michael Voris will help you learn and defend the One True Faith. Lou Rossino and Lou DiLoreto will introduce and discuss monthly topics pertinent to our faith, such as: Remember the Sick: Please pray for Fr. H. L. Brignac, Fr. Daniel Kehoe, Fr. Rodell, Fr. Robert Skurla, Joseph Arleth, Alfred Bailey, Mary Barnard, Michael Bazikos, Mary Berryann, Alexandra Bilotti, Dan Bonacorsi, Gerry Bonsall, Michael Bowes, Chris Breen, Anne Byrne, Milvia Cacich, John Canfield, Phyllis Canfield, William Canfield, Catherine Canfield, Kelsey Canfield, Stephen Caputi, Robert Caromano, Gloria Cascino, Carolyn Casey, The Casey Family, James Cassidy, Bill Coillot, John Robert Conner, Patrick Corrigan, Joseph DiSanto, Lucy Donofrio, Gerard Dowdall, Vincent Durso, Dan Estrada, Larry Ferringo, Luke Ferringo, Theresa Ferringo, Kathy Field, Rob Field, Matthew Flynn, Joan & William Foley, Carmella Fortucci, Diane Foster, Gus Friedel, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, Francis Kelley Heiland, Kathleen Hess, John & Velma Horcher, Viola Iuliucci, Mary Jablonski, Joseph G. Johns, Barry & Mary Johnson, Robert A. Kauffmann, Pauline Keys, Merlyn Kinsey, Gregory Kuczykowski, Jr., Jerry Levine, Grace Linkmeyer, Nancy LaMarche, Agnes B. Lamendola, Gay Lauria, Patricia Lennon, Guy Luongo, Carol Maddaloni, Emilio Marini, Delores McElroy, Tina McGinnis, Barbara Murphy, Clayton Myers, John Nadrigale, Nancy Numair, Pam O Brien, Cole O Drain, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Marion Rosetti, St h R kk B S hi J ti The Church, Angels, Hell, The Rapture, The Mass We will be meeting on the first Sunday of every month from 9:45AM to 10:45 AM. This program is open to all adults and high school students. Prayer Chain for Special Intentions And Intercessory Prayer Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a need for intercessory prayers or who wish to commit to participate in our newly formed Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at or sifulou@comcast.net. Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833 meetings are held on the 2 nd & 4 th Mondays 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. Visit their website: Scriptural Rosary The Mater Ecclesiae Knights of Columbus Scriptural Rosary is now available on the Knights' website. You can download the PDF file from the homepage or the "Prayers" page. You can go directly to or follow the link from the Mater Ecclesiae website. Inclement Weather Advisory The weather during the months of January and February can be unpredictable, so if we have snow, ice, or severe winter weather, please check the Mater Ecclesiae website for Mass or event cancellations. Remember, safety first!

4 Enrichment activities To resume in January We wish everyone a Blessed New Year! Our Enrichment Activities will resume in January after the Christmas break. We are looking for volunteer families to help with the Blue Knights and Little Flowers as well as some new activities. Please contact Jill at Check here for updates. The Needlecraft Guild will next meet on Tuesday, January 20 at 7 p.m. The Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate Meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 PM. The Pro-Life Newsletter is available in the Narthex and online at our Website MENS Homeschool Support Group The Mater Ecclesiae Network of Support (MENS) holds a monthly "Moms Morning Out" meeting on the third Saturday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass, to provide support and encouragement to homeschooling families and those considering homeschooling their children. For information, contact Kelly R. at tradmom@comcast.net or Kelly M. at fatface78@yahoo.com. Latin Classes Classes are free of charge and are nd held every month on the 2 and 4 Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. Schola Caritas Schola Caritas, a chant choir for gentlemen, will sing each month for the Sunday High Masses. Repertoire will include the ordinaries, Hymns, and some Propers of the Mass. Rehearsals will be Tuesday nights 7:50 8:50 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room. th Novella Children s Choir The Children s Choir is open to boys and girls ages 8-12 years of age (with some flexibility.) Rehearsals will be on Tuesday nights 7:00 7:45 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room. Shop at your regular stores with pre-paid cards from Mater Ecclesiae and help raise money for our parish every time you make a purchase. The cards are also perfect gift cards for any occasion. Stop by the Scrip Table in Bishop DiMarzio Hall after all Masses to purchase or order cards or to find out more about this new program. Nursing Home Mass On the Second Friday of each month at 11:00 AM, volunteers pray the Rosary and attend Mass said by Fr. Pasley at the Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center at Virtua in Berlin. The next Mass will be on February 13. For more information, please contact Lucille at the Rectory Office House Of Charity 2008 Please take this opportunity to make sure that your 2008 House of Charity pledges have been fulfilled. The Bishop s Annual Appeal 10% refunds on collected parish goals will be going out shortly. If you have fulfilled your pledge, thank you. If you are still paying on your pledge, thank you for continuing. Please make every effort to fulfill any pledges as soon as possible so that we can maximize the refund to our parish. Mission Membership Sunday Collection Next Weekend January 24 & 25

5 Join us on the second Sunday of each month after both Masses for Breakfast!! Second Sunday Breakfast February 8 Come out and enjoy a great meal with friends! We will be serving pancakes, farmfresh eggs, fresh ovenroasted potatoes, sausage, pastries, toast and more! Beverages include coffee, tea and juice. Tickets available at the door: Adults: $6.00 Children to age 12: $3.00 Families: $27.00 All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae. CCD Classes CCD Classes meet on the second and third Sundays of each month, September to May at 9:45 AM 10:45 AM. Grades K-4 meet on the second Sunday and Grades 5-12 meet on the third Sunday of each month. The next Calendar deadline is February 15 for March 2009 Calendar! KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED ABOUT YOUR GROUP EVENTS!!! If your group or parish organization would like to include activities on the Parish Calendar that we publish each month, please be sure to submit your announcement by the 15 th of the month prior to the date of the activity. The calendar is distributed in the Parish Bulletin on the last Sunday of each month. The next deadline is February 15. Calendar Updates can be submitted by to secretary@materecclesiae.org or on the Calendar Form located at the Forms Center. Parish Registration or Change of Address If you would like to join Mater Ecclesiae or submit a change of address, please fill out the form below and return to the Rectory Office. Parish Membership New Parishioners are requested to register at the Rectory Office as soon as possible. Registration forms are available at the Forms Center and from the office. Please notify the office of address or phone number changes so that our records are updated. Thank you. Name: Address City CCD FUNDRAISER Thank You for Your Continued Support! Don t throw away those empty printer cartridges and old cell phones! Help us get cash for your trash! Drop off your empty inkjet & laser cartridges, used cell phones, and PDA s in the Cartridges for Kids Collection Basket in the St. Martha Room. Tell your family, friends, and Businesses. All proceeds benefit the CCD Program. ***Look for our new wicker basket in the St. Martha Room!*** State Zip Phone: New Registration New Phone Number Please check one: Change of Address I Want Envelopes Please cut and place in Collection Basket or mail to the Rectory Office

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7 CANDLEMAS THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION We will once again celebrate the Feast of the Presentation on Monday evening, February 2 nd, at 7:30 PM. Please mark the date on your calendar and make a special effort to attend. This has become quite a tradition here at Mater Ecclesiae. Mater Ecclesiae Financial News We are blessed at Mater Ecclesiae with parishioners who support our parish with their prayers, gifts and talents. When we were founded in 2000, our debt to the Diocese was $474,073.52; for the first time in our history, the balance of our loan is below $400,000.00: $399, Each month we pay the interest payment, which is approximately $1, and a payment towards the principal. In 2009 our principal payment is $1, monthly. Each year, this monthly payment will increase by $ until the loan is paid off in We thank all of our parishioners for their continued generous support of Mater Ecclesiae and pray for all of our parish families during these difficult financial times. We can be sure that we love God s children when we love God and do what He has commanded. 1 John CAP Training Schedule 5:2 All Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who are involved in activities where they are in regular contact with children must attend a CAP training session. The Diocese requires all adults in regular contact with children to attend a CAP session once every five years. The Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults arranges CAP sessions. The CAP (Child Assault Prevention Program) sessions are part of the Diocese of Camden s program of prevention under the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. These sessions teach attendees the mechanics of reporting child physical and sexual abuse as well as bullying concepts and how to help children feel safe, strong and free. If you have not yet attended a CAP training session, or if it has been more than five years since your last session, please plan to attend. In order to plan for sufficient materials, the Diocese needs to know how many people will be attending. To register, please call the registration line at or ddiggons@camdendiocese.org. Please register at least 5 days before the session. The following sessions will be offered in January: Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 PM Notre Dame School, Landisville, Campus Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 PM, St. Rose of Lima, Newfield, Church Basement In case of inclement weather, please call the location of the CAP session you are attending.