Third Sunday After Epiphany 22 January MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday 8:00 AM January 22 10:30 AM Monday 8:00 AM January 23 Tuesday 8:00 AM January 24 Wednesday 7:30 PM January 25 Thursday 8:00 AM January 26 Friday 7:00 AM January 27 Saturday 8:00 AM January 28 5:00 PM Confessions 15 minutes before Daily Masses 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Tuesday Evening, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday January 22 II Class Third Sunday After The Epiphany Readings: Romans 12, 16-21 & Matthew 8, 1-13 Monday January 23 III Class Saint Raymond of Penafort, Confessor Comm. Saint Emerentiana, Virgin & Martyr Readings: Ecclesiasticus 31, 8-11 & Luke 12, 35-40 Tuesday January 24 III Class Saint Timothy, Bishop & Martyr Readings: 1 Timothy 6, 11-16 & Luke 14, 26-33 Wednesday January 25 III Class Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle Comm. Saint Peter, Apostle Readings: Acts 9, 1-22 & Matthew 19, 27-29 Thursday January 26 III Class Saint Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr Readings: 1 John 3, 10-16 & Matthew 10, 26-32 Friday January 27 III Class MASS AT 7:00 AM FOLLOWED BY PRO-LIFE BUS TRIP Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor Readings: 2 Timothy 4, 1-8 & Matthew 5, 13-19 Saturday January 28 III Class Saint Peter Nolasco, Confessor Comm. Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr Readings: 1 Corinthians 4, 4-19 & Luke 12, 32-34 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 CANDLEMAS THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION We will celebrate The Feast of the Presentation on Thursday evening, February 2 nd, at 7:30 PM. Please mark the date on your calendar and make a special effort to attend.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 11, 6:30 PM Join Us for an Evening of Food, Music and Entertainment 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. Wednesday, March 1 7:30 PM Ash Wednesday $300.00 Wednesday, April 12 7:00 PM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday $200.00 Thursday, April 13 7:30 PM Holy Thursday $400.00 Friday, April 14 8:00 AM Tenebrae of Good Friday $200.00 3:00 PM Good Friday $400.00 Saturday, April 15 8:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday $200.00 8:30 PM Easter Vigil $800.00 Sunday, April 16 10:30 AM Easter Sunday $400.00 Thursday, June 15 7:30 PM Corpus Christi $400.00 Friday, June 23 7:30 PM Feast of the Sacred Heart $400.00 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 in the Padre Pio Shop and from the Rectory Office. Please notify the office of address or phone number changes so that our records are updated. Thank you. Name: Address City State Zip Conversion of St. Paul A ND as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus; and suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him. And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And He: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. Acts 9, 3-5 Phone: Email: 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.
CAP Sessions CAP PHASE 1 Join us after both Masses for our next Breakfast!! Sunday, February 26 Pancake Breakfast on CCD Sunday Enjoy a great meal with friends! Serving pancakes, farm-fresh eggs, fresh oven-roasted potatoes, sausage, pastries, toast & more! Beverages include coffee, tea and juice. Tickets available at the door: Adults: $7. Children to age 12: $4. Families: $28. All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae. 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 Facebook page for event cancellations. Remember, safety first! Our Facebook page is the primary method of emergency notification. Wed. January 25 7:00 Thurs. January 26 7:00 Thurs. January 26 7:00 Mon. January 23 7:00 Christ the Redeemer, Faith Formation Center, 318 Carl Hasselhan Drive, Atco Pope John Paul II Retreat Center, 414 South 8th Street, Vineland Christ our Light, Room A Parish Center, 402 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill CAP Phase 2 Bullying Prevention St Joan of Arc Church, Rectory basement, 3107 Alabama Rd, Camden Spanish Only To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP REGISTRATION LINE with the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856)583-6165. Please leave your name and the Session Date you are attending; you will not receive a call back. The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website: www.camdendiocese.org/cyp/cap-events/. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER CALL THE LOCATION As we enter the new year of, please take this opportunity to make sure that your 2016 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. Catholic Schools Second Collection January 22, Learn to Love And Defend Your Catholic Faith Listen to MP3 Sermons on the Internet! Featuring Sermons Primarily from Traditional Catholic Priests from the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Visit these sites: www.luke1128.org www.romans10seventeen.org www.reginaprophetarum.org January is the Month of the Holy Family
Save the Date! The Annual March for Life In Washington, DC, Will take place on Friday, January 27, Mass at 7:00 AM Sign-up sheet for the bus is in the Gift Shop. Please note: Because of the Inauguration of the new President, the March for Life will take place one week later than the usual date of January 22. Septuagesima Sunday This year s Liturgical calendar includes five Sundays after Epiphany (there can be up to six). This means that we begin preparation for Lent with the beginning of the Season of Septuagesima on February 12 th. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1 st.
Events at Mater Ecclesiae BALTIMORE CATECHISM LESSON TWENTY-FOURTH: Sunday, January 22 Third Sunday After Epiphany o 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass on Saturday Evening o 8:00 AM Low Mass o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM High Mass o Confessions 30 minutes before Masses Tuesday, January 24 Confessions 8:00 PM - 9:00PM Sunday, January 29 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany o 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass on Saturday Evening o 8:00 AM Low Mass o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM High Mass o Confessions 30 minutes before Masses Tuesday, January 31 Confessions 8:00 PM - 9:00PM Thursday, February 2 Candlemas o 7:30 PM Choral High Mass Friday, February 3 First Friday Saturday, February 4 First Saturday Sunday, February 5 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany o 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass on Saturday Evening o 8:00 AM Low Mass o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM High Mass o Confessions 30 minutes before Masses Tuesday, February 7 Confessions 8:00 PM - 9:00PM Friday, January 27 o Mass at 7:00 AM o March for Life Washington, DC Sunday, February 5 CCD Sunday o Grades K-4, 9:15 10:15 AM Friday, February 10 Dinner Theater Saturday, February 11 Dinner Theater Sunday, February 12 Dinner Theater Friday, February 17 Snow Date for Dinner Theater Sunday, February 19 Snow Date for Dinner Theater Sunday, February 26 CCD Sunday o Grades 5-12, 9:15 10:15 AM On the Sacrifice of the Mass Q. 949. What is Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and what vestments are used at it? A. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is an act of divine worship in which the Blessed Sacrament, placed in the ostensorium, is exposed for the adoration of the people and is lifted up to bless them. The vestments used at Benediction are: A cope or large silk cloak and a humeral or shoulder veil. Q. 950. Why does the priest wear special vestments and use certain ceremonies while performing his sacred duties? A. The priest wears special vestments and uses certain ceremonies while performing his sacred duties: 1. To give greater solemnity and to command more attention and respect at divine worship; 2. To instruct the people in the things that these vestments and ceremonies signify; 3. To remind the priest himself of the importance and sacred character of the work in which he is the representative of Our Lord Himself. Hence we should learn the meaning of the ceremonies of the Church.
CCD News CCD CALENDAR Spring MONTH GRADES K-4 GRADES 5-12 February March April May February 5 February 26 March 5 March 19 April 2 April 23 May 7 May 21 Classes meet 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. 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 609-304-4911 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 856-669-7783 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: www.northstarexplorers.org or contact akela@northstarexplorers.org. Catholic School Collection January 22 Church in Latin America Collection - January 29 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: www.kofc12833.org. Tuesday Night Confessions The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM. 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 www.materecclesiae.org. Vocations: Could God be calling you to the Priesthood? 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: February 5 March 12 April 2 For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at 856-583-2858 or email: michael.romano@camdendiocese.org. 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. We meet 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: 937-554-5129 or deluca.colleen@yahoo.com Nancy Hilbert OCD, Novice: 609-505-7102 or nanhil@verizon.com Monica Lenthe OCD, Novice: 856-383-0326 or Monica430@comcast.net