Second Passion Sunday Palm Sunday 16 MARCH 2008 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday 8:00 AM March 15 Michael DiLalo Intentions req. by Lucille & Louis DiLalo 5:00 PM The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30 AM March 16 The Deceased Members of the Dr. Jay E. Carpenter Family req. by Christopher Josten 11:00 AM Jimmy & Mary Sprenger Intentions req. by Parents Monday 8:00 AM March 17 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Marion req. by Mr. & Mrs. Sam DiStefano Tuesday 8:00 AM March 18 Margaret Ste. Marie Intentions req. by Ann Sego Wednesday 7:30 PM March 19 + David Flynn req. by David O Kane Thursday 7:30 PM March 20 The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Friday 9:00 AM March 21 No Intentions Saturday 8:30 PM March 22 The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae THIS WEEK S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday March 16 SECOND PASSION SUNDAY PALM SUNDAY Please do not take the Proper Sheets home. Readings: Philippians 2, 5-11 & Matthew 26, 1-75; 27, 1-66 Monday March 17 Monday in Holy Week Confessions 15 minutes before and immediately following each Mass Readings: Isaias 100, 5-10 & John 12, 1-9 Tuesday March 18 Tuesday in Holy Week Confessions 15 minutes before and immediately following each Mass Readings: Jeremias 11, 18-20 & Mark 14, 1-72; 15, 1-46 Wednesday March 19 Spy Wedne sday Wednesday in Holy Week Confessions 15 minutes before and immediately following each Mass Readings: Isaias 62, 11; 63, 7; Isaias 53, 1-12 & Luke 22, 39-71; 23, 1-53 Thursday March 20 Holy Thursday : NO MORNING MASS 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday 6:15 7:15 PM Confessions 7:30 PM Holy Thursday Solemn Liturgy of the Lord s Supper and Procession to the Repository Adoration at the Repository until Midnight Readings: 1 Corinthians 11, 20-32 & John 13, 1-15 Friday March 21 GOOD FRIDAY: NO MORNING MASS 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Good Friday 1:45 to 2:45 PM Confessions 3:00 PM Good Friday Solemn Liturgy of the Passion & Death of The Lord 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross and Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross Confessions after Stations of the Cross Saturday March 22 Holy Saturday NO 5:00 PM MASS 8:45 AM Blessing of Easter Food and Baskets 9:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday 7:15 to 8:15 PM Confessions Palm Sunday Plúrima autem turba stravérunt vestiménta sua in via: álii autem cædébant ramos de arbóribus, et sternébant in via: turbæ autem, quæ præcedébant, et quæ sequebántur, clamábant, dicéntes: Hosána fílio David: benedíctus, qui venit in nómine Dómini. Matthew 21, 8-9 8:30 PM The Easter Vigil (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Liturgical Note Two very practical things happen from Holy Thursday until after the Mass on Holy Saturday. The holy water fonts are empty and no votive candles can be lit. Please take note. Also, do not remove the Holy Week Booklets from the Chapel, they were quite expensive. Thank you.
WE WILL HAVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BLESSING WITH THE RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS ON GOOD FRIDAY AT 7:30 PM. And taking bread, He gave thanks, and broke, and gave to them, saying, This is My Body which is given for you: Do this for a commemoration of Me. Luke 22, 19 The 2009 Mass Book Is Now Open Divine Mercy Chaplet 40 Day Novena Begins March 30 th The 40 Day Novena for Family Members who have fallen away from the Church which began in January has been completed. A new Novena will begin on Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30 th. Join us as we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for 40 consecutive days for this special intention. For more information, please contact Lou DiLoreto at 609-304-4911 or sifulou@comcast.net. The Holy Land Collection will take place on Good Friday, March 21 st. Remember the Sick: Please pray for Fr. H. L. Brignac, Fr. Daniel Kehoe, Fr. Rodell, Fr. Robert Skurla, Frankie Adamo, Joseph Arleth, Alfred Bailey, Louis Bailey, Michael Bazikos, Mary Bernard, Mary Berryann, Alexandra Bilotti, Dan Bonacorsi, Gerry Bonsall, Michael Bowes, Chris Breen, Anne Byrne, Milvia Cacich, John Canfield, William Canfield, Catherine Canfield, Kelsey Canfield, Stephen Caputi, Robert Caromano, Gloria Cascino, Carolyn Casey, The Casey Family, James Cassidy, John Robert Conner, Patrick Corrigan, Joseph DiSanto, Lucy Donofrio, Gerard Dowdall, Vincent Durso, Dan Estrada, Rebecca Faubus, Larry Ferringo, Luke Ferringo, Theresa Ferringo, Kathy Field, Rob Field, Matthew Flynn, Diane Foster, Gus Friedel, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, 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, Quinn Miller, Barbara Murphy, Clayton Myers, Nancy Numair, Pam O Brien, Cole O Drain, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Mary Rodio, Marion Rosetti, Stephen Rukke, Bea Schiavo, Justin Schiavo, Kaylin Schiffer, Harold Scull, Richard Alan Simmons, Dr. Michael Smith, Virginia Smith, Kathleen Snyder, Thomas G. Swart, Robert F. Swart, Helen Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Ethel Thomas, David Tillstorm, Joseph TreVelino, Mania Tucholski, Mary Usher, Zenon Waszczuk, Michael Weimer, Florence Wiechecki, David Wurm. P.S. Please let us know when someone has become well, so that we may update the list. Prayer Chain for Special Intentions And Intercessory Prayer Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a need for the intercessory prayers or who wish to commit to participate in our newly formed Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at 609-304-4911 or sifulou@comcast.net.
Join us on the second Sunday of each month after both Masses for Breakfast!! Sunday Breakfast March 16 th Please Note Date Change This Month!! Come out and enjoy a great meal with friends! We will be serving pancakes, farmfresh eggs, fresh ovenroasted potatoes, sausage, bacon, pastries, coffee, tea and juice. Tickets available at the door: Mater Ecclesiae s Annual Easter Egg Hunt The Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be held on Easter Sunday after the 8:30 AM Mass. It is open to children up to ten years old and will take place in the field next to the church. Candy and prizes from the Padre Pio Gift Shop included! Adults: $5.00 Children to age 12: $2.00 Families: $25.00 All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae. Remember to Pick Up Your Cannoli Orders On Palm Sunday!!! Once again this year, the Diocesan Rice Bowl Collection will take place after the conclusion of Lent. Operation Rice Bowl is the official Lenten Program of Catholic Relief Services. For 33 years, Operation Rice Bowl has called participants to pray with their families; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about the challenges of poverty overseas, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Everyone is encouraged to put aside a sacrificial donation each week during Lent, and to bring that donation in at the conclusion of the season. Perhaps you can give up a cup of coffee, soda, or a snack and place the money you would have spent in an envelope to be given for the Rice Bowl Collection. Each sacrifice is an act of Charity that will benefit those who have so little and know real, physical hunger. Please be generous! Knights Wrap-Up Annual Baby Bottle Project Don t forget to return your baby bottle with your offering this week!! Donations will be used to support the use of ultrasound equipment at a local pregnancy center. As reports have clearly shown, ultrasound pictures are one of the best ways for convincing couples to choose life for their babies rather than abort them.
St. Patrick Social A Great Success!! Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and everyone who worked so hard to make our annual St. Patrick Social such a great success. We had a record turn-out for a wonderful evening of fun, music, dancing, entertainment, socializing and of course, great food. (A special thank you goes out to Anthony & Sandy DelPalazzo for everything they do to make this event so successful year after year!) We were blessed to have our gifted young people share their vocal, instrumental and dancing talents. A great time was had by all who attended. An undertaking of this magnitude required months of planning and an enormous amount of work by a great number of people. Thank you all and may God bless each of you! 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 Box in the St. Martha Room. Tell your family, friends, and Businesses. All proceeds benefit the CCD Program. Latin Classes Introductory Latin This is a Scripture-based Latin class for beginners and the perfect opportunity for parishioners who never studied Latin in school to learn the classic language of the Mass. Classes meet on the 2 nd & 4 th Sunday of each month from 9:45 to 10:45. For more information, contact Frank at nitrob5@msn.com Prima Latina An introductory Latin course for young children ages 5-10 who are still becoming familiar with English grammar, the weekly lessons cover Latin grammar, vocabulary and prayers. Classes meet Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30. Contact Danielle (856) 232-6658 or dhasson2@comcast.net for more information. Catholic Doctrine Nights If you are interested in learning more about the truth of the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to come out and attend these Catholic Doctrine Night Classes. The classes will meet on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM. The next meeting date is March 17. 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 those considering homeschooling their children and those who already are. For information, contact Kelly R. at tradmom@comcast.net or Kelly M. at fatface78@yahoo.com. CCD Classes CCD Classes meet on the second and third Sundays of each month, September to May, 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. Novella Children s Choir The resident youth choir for Mater Ecclesiae is open to boys and girls ages 8-12 years of age (with some flexibility). The choir rehearses simple hymns and chants which they sing at the 11:00 AM High Mass several Sundays throughout the year. Rehearsal: Tuesday nights 7:00 7:45 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room. Schola Caritas This chant choir for gentlemen sings monthly for the Sunday High Masses. Repertoire will include the ordinaries, Hymns, and some Propers of the Mass. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights 7:50 8:50 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room. To join a Choir at Mater Ecclesiae, please contact our music director: Nick Beck at 609-216-2925, or Beck_39@yahoo.com 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 for more information: www.kofc12833.org.
Clubs at Mater Ecclesiae Next Club Meeting March 28 th Clubs will not meet on Good Friday The youngest boys play a non-contact form of the sport, played with flags. Older boys play the regular form. Practices will resume in the spring and are held after the 11:00 Mass in the field. Contact: Chris Hasson at cwhasson@comcast.net. Little Flowers Girls' Club Ages: 5-12 Martial Arts Club A girls club aimed at teaching Catholic virtues through the lives of the Saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The club is based on the book, The Catholic Girls Guide and strives to bring the Catholic faith alive and inspire girls to become authentic Catholic women. Little Flowers meets two Fridays a month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. For more information about this club, contact Danielle at (856) 232-6658 or dhasson2@comcast.net. Wing NJ 08091. A repeating six week Kung-fu course for the family that covers basic principles and self-defense in a fun but disciplined atmosphere, equipping participants with a sense of what to do and what not to do. The Mater Ecclesiae Martial Arts Club meets Saturdays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at the Traditional Chun Kung Fu School, 1039 Industrial Park, West Berlin, The 6 week course is $25. (All proceeds are donated to Mater Ecclesia Blue Knights Boys' Club Ages: 5-12 ~New Groups & Classes A boys' club where the truths of the Catholic faith are taught through Scripture, saints' biographies, games, crafts and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For more information and meeting schedule, contact Danielle (856) 232-6658 or dhasson2@comcast.net For All Ages Forming Now~ The following groups and classes are currently forming; for more information please contact the instructor or Beth at enrichment@materecclesiae.org. Pilgrims of the Holy Family Ages: 12-18 A program designed to teach proficiency in a variety of life skills for the purpose of developing well-rounded young men and women. Club meets two Fridays a month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact:Mary at dre@materecclesiae.org Piano and Vocal Instruction (Fee): Group piano lessons for children; Group vocal instruction for children; Group vocal instruction for adults; Private piano lessons for all ages. Contact: Karl at 856-482-7402 or trico827@comcast.net Little Buds Playgroup Ages: 0-5 A play group for the youngest members of Mater Ecclesiae, Little Buds meets from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Club Days and at other times by arrangement of the moms. Contact: Beth at 856-753-3408, Voice mailbox #4. Beginning Woodworking for Boys An introductory woodworking course for boys, ages 5-12, teaching the basic concepts of: tools and equipment; making cuts; safety; connections and joints; selecting projects; surface preparations; wood quality; and Measuring and Marking. Classes meet one Friday each month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact Stephanie or Mary at dre@materecclesiae.org Rugby Club An athletic activity for boys age 4 and up. Needlecraft Guild Do you knit, crochet, embroider or another needlecraft? Would you simply like to learn? Mater Ecclesiae's needlecraft guild is currently forming and is looking for members. For more information please contact Beth at 856-753-3408 extension 4 or email enrichment@materecclesiae.org. Drama Club A Drama club is forming now for the children of Mater Ecclesiae. Ages for the club will be determined by response so please contact Beth at 856-753-3408 extension 4 or email enrichment@materecclesiae.org if your child is interested.
Bulletin Deadlines Please be sure to send your Bulletin Announcements to the Rectory Office two weeks before the Bulletin is to be published. Sunday, March 23 Deadline was Friday, March 14 Sunday, March 30 Deadline Wednesday, March 19 Submissions must be in writing and can be submitted on the Bulletin Announcement form or through email: secretary@materecclesiae.org. Thank you! Nursing Home Mass On the Second Friday of each month at 11:00 AM, volunteers pray the Rosary and attend the Mass said by Fr. Pasley at the Nursing Home at Virtua in Berlin. During the Season of Lent, we encourage everyone to consider this act of charity. The next Mass will be on April 11. For more information, contact Lucille at the Rectory Office 856-753-3408. 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 May Calendar deadline is April 15 th! 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 April 15 th for the May Calendar. Calendar Updates can be submitted by email to secretary@materecclesiae.org or on the Calendar Form located at the Forms Center. City State Zip Phone: Please check one: New Registration Change of Address New Phone Number I Want Envelopes Please cut and place in Collection Basket Homeschool Conference April 12, 2008 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mater Ecclesiae Bishop DiMarzio Hall Conference Guest Speakers: Mrs. Mary Daly Mrs. Virginia Sueffert Mrs. Claire Thomas Please visit the CHAPLET Website at www.chaplet.org for more information about the Conference and to print a registration form Visit Mater Ecclesiae's Website Bookmark our Website at www.materecclesiae.org 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 Email Newsletter Check out our Newsletter at www.materecclesiae.org. 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.) The Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate Meets 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 www.materecclesiae.org.