St. John Bosco. January 31. Third Sunday After the Epiphany 24 January 2010 THIS WEEK S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS

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1 Third Sunday After the Epiphany 24 January 2010 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday 8:00 a.m. January 23 William D Alessandro req. by Rose Meglio 5:00 p.m. The Living and Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30 a.m. January 24 Elizabeth D Alessandro req. by Rose Meglio 11:00 a.m. Maryann & Zygmunt Waszczuk req. by Barbara Waszczuk Monday 8:00 a.m. January 25 Carmen DiGiacomo req. by Larry & Theresa Ferringo Tuesday 8:00 a.m. January 26 Living & Deceased Members of the Oblates of St. Jude Wednesday 7:30 p.m. January 27 Dick & Sheila Werkley Intentions req. by Mary Finuoli Thursday 8:00 a.m. January 28 Joseph D Alessandro Intentions req. by Rose Meglio Friday 8:00 a.m. January 29 John Wilson req. by Nancy Reid Saturday 8:00 a.m. January 30 Larry & Theresa Ferringo Intentions req. by Mary Finuoli THIS WEEK S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday January 24 II Class Third Sunday After The Epiphany Readings: Romans 12, & Matthew 8, 1-13 Monday January 25 III Class Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle Comm. Saint Peter, Apostle Readings: Acts 9, 1-22 & Matthew 19, Tuesday January 26 III Class Saint Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr Readings: 1 John 3, & Matthew 10, Wednesday January 27 III Class Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor Readings: 2 Timothy 4, 1-8 & Matthew 5, Thursday January 28 III Class Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor Comm. Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr Readings: 1 Corinthians 4, 4-19 & Luke 12, Friday January 29 III Class Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop, Confessor, Doctor Readings: 2 Timothy 4, 1-8 & Matthew 5, Saturday January 30 III Class Saint Martina, Virgin & Martyr Readings: Ecclesiasticus 51, 1-12 & Matthew 25, 1-13 St. John Bosco January 31 Jesus and the Centurion And when He had entered into Capharnaum, there came to Him a centurion beseeching Him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented. And Jesus saith to him, I will come and heal him. And the centurion making answer, said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed. Matthew 8, 5-8 St John Bosco is remembered as a man who dedicated his life to the service of abandoned young people. Over 150 years ago he challenged the way young people were treated in the desperate poverty that existed at that time in the city of Turin, Italy. He was driven by first-hand experience of the effects of dreadful poverty and hunger on the young people he came across, he was determined to change their condition. Others were inspired to follow him in responding to the needs of the young. John Bosco created an order in the Catholic Church, called the Salesians. They were founded in the poverty of a city we consider to be one of the most prosperous in the world today. The Salesians of Don Bosco

2 Join us on the second Sunday of each month after both Masses for Breakfast!! Second Sunday Breakfast February 14 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. Rectory Office. 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 Tickets available at the door Adults: $6.00 Children to age 12: $3.00 Families: $27.00 All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae. Thursday, April 1 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday $ :30 PM Holy Thursday $ Friday, April 2 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Good Friday $ :00 PM Good Friday $ Saturday, April 3 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday $ :30 PM Easter Vigil $ Sunday, May 23 11:00 AM Pentecost $ Thursday, June 3 7:30 PM Corpus Christi $ Friday, June 11 7:30 PM Feast of the Sacred Heart $ CCD NEWS CCD Classes meet on the second and third Sundays of each month, September to May at 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Grades K-4 meet on the second Sunday; Grades 5-12 meet on the Third Sunday of each month. 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. This is a great fundraiser for CCD because it requires ZERO investment and is a total profit for Mater Ecclesiae. ***Look for our wicker basket in the St. Martha Room!*** 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 Remember the Sick: Please pray for Fr. H. L. Brignac, Fr. Daniel Kehoe, Fr. Robert Skurla, Joseph Arleth, Alfred Bailey, Lou Bailey, Mary Berryann, Alexandra Bilotti, Dan Bonacorsi, Gerry Bonsall, Michael Bowes, Chris Breen, Anne Byrne, Milvia Cacich, William Canfield, Catherine Canfield, Kelsey Canfield, Stephen Caputi, Gloria Cascino, Carolyn Casey, The Casey Family, James Cassidy, Bill Coillot, John Robert Conner, Patrick Corrigan, Joseph DiSanto, Gerard Dowdall, Vincent Durso, Dan Estrada, Larry Ferringo, Luke Ferringo, Theresa Ferringo, Kathy Field, Rob Field, Matthew Flynn, Joan & William Foley, Diane Foster, Gus Friedel, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Tadeusz Grancowski, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, Francis Kelley Heiland, Kathleen Hess, Velma Horcher, Mary Jablonski, Joe Johns, Joseph G. Johns, Barry & Mary Johnson, Robert A. Kauffmann, Pauline Keys, Merlyn Kinsey, Dorothy Kirwin, Gregory Kuczykowski, Jr., Jerry Levine, Grace Linkmeyer, Nancy LaMarche, Agnes B. Lamendola, Gay Lauria, Patricia Lennon, Guy Luongo, Emilio Marini, Delores McElroy, Tina McGinnis, Donald Miller, Barbara Murphy, Clayton Myers, John Nadrigale, Nancy Numair, Pam O Brien, Cole O Drain, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Luis Rodriguez, Marion Rosetti, Stephen Rukke, Bea Schiavo, Justin Schiavo, Timothy Schieber, Kaylin Schiffer, Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833 meetings are held on the 2 nd & 4 th Mondays of the month at 8:00 p.m. in the Knights Room. The Scriptural Rosary and Prayer for Vocations are said at 7:30 p.m. 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. The Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate Meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. The Pro-Life Newsletter is available in the Narthex and online at our Website 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 newly formed Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at or sifulou@comcast.net. Nursing Home Mass On the Second Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. volunteers pray the Rosary and attend Mass said by Fr. Pasley at the Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center at Virtua in Berlin. The next Nursing Home Mass will be February 12. 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. UNANNOUNCED MASSES OFFERED BY FR. BARTOLOMA Father Bartoloma, who has returned to Rome, has offered to take unannounced Mass intentions from parishioners at Mater Ecclesiae. This means that he will offer the first available Masses for the designated intentions, but cannot promise a specific date. At first, he will accept up to ten Masses per person. The intentions will be made available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact the Rectory Office at or secretary@materecclesiae.org with Mass requests. The standard stipend offering applies. Please make all checks payable to Fr. James Bartoloma. Thank you and God Bless.

4 Sunday Collections January 17, 2010 Haiti Relief Collection Thank you for your generosity. Padre Pio Gift Shop News Parish Registration and Change of Address 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 State Zip Phone: Please check one: New Registration: Please mail a Registration Form Change of Address New Phone Number I Want Envelopes Please cut out and place in Collection Basket or mail to the Rectory Office. All Christmas Items 40% Off Nativity Sets Advent Calendars Christmas Decor Nativity Sets on Display in Hall Chances are $2.00 each Large Nativity Set Retail Value $ Small Nativity Set Retail Value $ Canvas Retail Value $9.95 Proceeds will help defray the cost of the Pro Life Bus which this year is $1, Thank you for your support. Mission Membership Sunday Second Collection This Weekend, January 23 & 24

5 March for Life January 22, 2010 Mater Ecclesiae will have only one bus this year to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The cost is $35 per person and there is a limit of three persons per family. Price includes bus transportation, Pro-Life hat, dinner, subway fare, continental breakfast, box lunch and snacks. Sign up in Padre Pio Gift Shop. Payment due upon registration. Seats on a first-come basis! Latin Classes Classes are free of charge and are nd th held every 2 and 4 Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. 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 event cancellations. Remember, safety first! Our Website and Our Emergency list are the primary methods of emergency notification. For those who have filled out an Emergency Notification Form, s will be sent out immediately. Telephone notifications can only be done when we have volunteers available and there is sufficient time. If you have not already signed up for Notification, please take the time and fill out a form located in the St. Martha Room. So far this season, we have had an early blizzard, and winter has only just begun. CANDLEMAS THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION We will once again celebrate the Feast of the Presentation on Tuesday 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. CAP Sessions Announced The Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the diocese is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees CAP 2 is No More Bullies, No More Victims and is a workshop on bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyberbullying is also addressed. Both sessions are 90 minutes. Adults must attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2. After five years, adults can opt to attend CAP 1 again if they prefer or CAP 2. To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults at (856) or d diggons@camdendiocese.org to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend. In case of inclement weather please call the location of the CAP session you are attending. The following session will be offered in January: CAP Phase 2 Bullying Prevention Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 1:00pm, Paul VI High School, Haddon Twp., Auditorium