First Passion Sunday 18 March 2018 MASSES Sunday 8:00 AM March 18 10:30 AM Monday 7:30 PM March 19 Tuesday 8:00 AM March 20 Wednesday 7:30 PM March 21 Thursday 8:00 AM March 22 Friday 8:00 AM March 23 Saturday 8:00 AM March 24 5:00 PM Confessions 15 minutes before Daily Masses 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Tuesday Evenings, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Liturgical Readings Sunday March 18 I Class FIRST PASSION SUNDAY Readings: Hebrews 9, 11-15 & John 8, 46-59 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:00 AM Office of Terce 10:30 AM High Mass Monday March 19 (NO 8 AM MASS) I Class Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Comm. Monday in Passion Week Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45, 1-6 & Matthew 1, 18-21 7:30 PM Choral Mass Tuesday March 20 III Class Tuesday in Passion Week Readings: Daniel 14, 17; 28-42 & John 7, 1-13 Wednesday March 21 III Class Wednesday in Passion Week Comm. Saint Benedict, Abbott Readings: Leviticus 19, 1, 2; 11-19, 25 & John 10, 22-38 Thursday March 22 III Class Thursday in Passion Week Readings: Daniel 3, 34-45 & Luke 7, 36-50 Friday March 23 III Class Friday in Passion Week Comm. Our Lady of Sorrows Readings: Jeremiah 17, 13-18 & John 11, 47-54 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross and Benediction Saturday March 24 I Class Saturday in Passion Week Comm. Saint Gabriel the Archangel Readings: Jeremiah 18, 18-23 & John 12, 10-36 Commemoration Of Our Lady of Sorrows March 23 The Seven Sorrows Of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Prophecy of Simeon The Flight into Egypt The Child Jesus Lost in the Temple Mary meets Jesus carrying the Cross Mary at the foot of the Cross Mary receives the Body of Jesus Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus Feast of Saint Joseph Choral Mass on Monday, March 19 at 7:30 PM The Sacred Music for The Mass is sponsored by Renato & Luciana Reyes In Honor of Saint Joseph
Easter Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards If you would like to include your living or deceased loved ones in our Easter Mass Intentions, Easter Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards are available in the Narthex. A free will donation is accepted PLEASE remember to return your Easter Flower Donation Envelope before Palm Sunday so that your intention can be placed in the Bulletin for Easter Sunday. Your generous donations help to defray the cost of decorating the Church for Easter. St. Joseph Novena March 11 through March 19 The Saint Joseph Novena begins on Sunday, March 11 and continues through the Feast of Saint Joseph Choral Mass on Monday, March 19 at 7:30 PM. Altar server Guild field trip Stations of the Cross and Benediction 7 PM Friday Evenings during Lent Pizza After Stations of the Cross Join us for pizza in Bishop DiMarzio Hall after Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 23. Please note, there will not be pizza on Good Friday, March 30. Altar servers of the parish, please join Father Pasley on a trip to the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia. We will take a guided tour of the shrine, hear a talk about the apparition of Our Lady to St. Catherine Laboure, be enrolled in the Miraculous Medal, say the Novena of the Miraculous Medal together, and tour the Catholic Art Museum. Date: Friday May 11 th Time: Leaving after the 8AM Mass from Mater Ecclesiae Open to all altar servers Please contact Paul Pagano for more information or to RSVP: pmpagano@hotmail.com or 732-674-6073
THANK YOU to the following Businesses that donated items and gift cards to our St. Patrick Social. We hope you will patronize these businesses, and mention Mater Ecclesiae when you do, to let them know we appreciate their support! Marlton Diner, Marlton, NJ Louis Christian Wayne Robert Salon Spa, Cherry Hill, NJ Apple Bees Grill & Bar, Sicklerville, NJ Illiano Cucina Mediterranean Italian Restaurant, Medford, NJ Outback Steakhouse, Marlton, NJ Filomena Cucina Italiana, Clementon, NJ Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Sicklerville, NJ Palace Diner, Berlin, NJ Carollo s Family Restaurant & Pizza, Franklinville, NJ Buffalo Wild Wings, Sicklerville, NJ Mexican Food Factory, Marlton, NJ Filomena Cucina Italiana, Berlin, NJ Massage Envy, Marlton, NJ Angelo s Pizza, Berlin, NJ Salad Works, Sicklerville, NJ Smartbodies Personal Training, Marlton, NJ Arthur Murray Dance Center, Marlton, NJ Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Marlton, NJ The Grazing Goat, Tabernacle, NJ Chic-Fil-A, Marlton, NJ Texas Roadhouse, Sicklerville, NJ Otts Green Top Inn, West Berlin, NJ Fleming s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Marlton, NJ Ollie Gators, Berlin, NJ Hand & Stone, Marlton, NJ Bonefish Grill, Marlton, NJ Library II, Voorhees, NJ Franklinville Liquor Mart & Deli, Franklinville, NJ The Franklinville Inn, Franklinville, NJ Bertucci s Italian Restaurant, Sicklerville, NJ Mikado Japanese Cuisine, Cherry Hill, NJ Racks Sports Bar & Grill, Williamstown, NJ King of Pizza, Berlin, NJ PDQ Tenders, Sicklerville, NJ
HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday Saturday, March 24 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass Sunday, March 25 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:00 AM Office of Terce 10:30 AM Solemn Procession and High Mass (No Benediction) (Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass) Monday, March 26 8:00 AM Mass Tuesday, March 27 8:00 AM Mass (Confessions 15 minutes before each Mass and Tuesday evening 8-9 PM) Wednesday, March 28 8:00 AM Mass (Confessions 6:00 PM 6:55 PM) 7:00 PM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday Holy Thursday March 29 No Morning Mass or Tenebrae 6:30 PM to 7:25 PM Confessions 7:30 PM - Mass of the Lord s Supper and Procession to the Repository and Adoration at the Repository until 11:00 PM Good Friday March 30 No Morning Mass 8:00 AM Tenebræ of Good Friday 2:00 PM to 2:55 PM Confessions 3:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross and Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross Holy Saturday March 31 7:45 AM Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:00 AM Tenebræ of Holy Saturday NO 8:00 AM or 5:00 PM MASS 5:00 PM to 5:55 PM Confessions 6:00 PM The Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY April 1 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction (Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass)
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass If this year, 2018, you are celebrating a milestone Wedding Anniversary of 25, 50, 60 or 70 years or more, please join us in celebrating Mass with Bishop Dennis Sullivan on Sunday, June 10, 2018 (A light reception will follow in the parish hall.) Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Church 500 Greentree Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 Registration forms are available through your local parish. Operation Rice Bowl during lent Catholic Relief Services 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 over 40 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. 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 For more information, contact Bob Kozikowski at kozikowskifamily1@gmail.com or 732-255-9179 Check Out 100's of Traditional Catholic Sermons at: https://www.reddit.com/r/videosancto/ comments/3elabi/8_years_of_audio_ sancto_the_final_archive/ Choral Mass Schedule Feast of St. Joseph Monday, March 19, 7:30 PM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 PM Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Supper Thursday, March 29, 7:30 PM Tenebrae of Good Friday Friday, March 30, 8:00 AM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday Friday, March 30, 3:00 PM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday Saturday, March 31, 8:00 AM Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31, 6:00 PM Easter Sunday Sunday, April 1, 10:30 AM
Thank you to everyone who helped to wrap the Baskets for the St. Patrick Day Social and to everyone who so generously donated Baskets or items for the Baskets. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated! Join us after both Masses for our next Breakfast!! Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 18 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.
Holy Land Collection on Good Friday, March 30 As Catholics remember the death of Jesus on Good Friday, they also are asked to remember the Christians who still live in the land where Jesus lived and rose from the dead. The Holy Land Collection helps to support our Catholic brothers and sisters in this volatile region where Christians live in conditions of insecurity or suffer violence, at times for the mere fact of professing their and our faith. CHRISM MASS 2018 Bishop Sullivan invites the faithful of the diocese to join him and his priests for the Chrism Mass at 4 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at St. Agnes Church/Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood. The Chrism Mass is a celebration of the priesthood and the occasion on which the bishop consecrates the sacred oils used in the sacramental life of the Church. Your presence and prayerful support will be greatly appreciated. Become a Member of Mater Ecclesiae... 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: Cell Phone: As the Statues are draped in Purple as a sign of sorrow and mourning, Let us meditate upon the sufferings and death of our Blessed Lord! 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.
Discipline of 1962 for Fast during Lent 1. Every Day of Lent (except each Sunday and First Class Feast) is a day of fast. 2. Complete Abstinence and Fast are observed on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Holy Saturday morning Complete abstinence means no meat or soup or gravy made from meat. Fast means one full meal and two small meals. The two small meals added together should not equal the amount of the main meal. Fast also includes no eating between meals, but liquids, including milk and juice are allowed. 3. Partial Abstinence and Fast are observed on all other days not mentioned above Partial Abstinence means that you can eat meat at the principal meal only. The two small meals are meatless. Fast is the same as above including not eating between meals. 4. Beer and wine are allowed, but no hard alcohol. 5. Days of fast apply to those over 21 and under 59. 6. Laws of fasting and abstinence are not binding on those with medical conditions or those whose ability to work would be impaired. 7. Fasting and abstinence are not observed on Sundays and First Class Feasts. The Class I feast in Lent 2018 is Saint Joseph day, March 19. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 25 occurs during Holy Week on Palm Sunday, so it will be transferred to Monday, April 9. 8. These rules no longer bind under pain of sin, unless one, after deep reflection, binds oneself in a promise to God. This should not be taken lightly. Modern Discipline Code of Canon Law 1983 Fasting and complete abstinence are limited to Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Complete abstinence (no meat, or soup or gravy made from meat) is obligatory for all Fridays of Lent. All over 14 must abstain. Fasting is obligatory between the ages of 18 and 59. These bare minimum rules are binding under pain of sin. Lenten Corporal or External Practices Take less of what you like and more of what you dislike at meals today. Take nothing to drink between meals. Do not use seasoning on your food today. Do not use any sweeteners with your food or drinks today. Avoid listening to the radio or ipod at all today. Take nothing to eat between meals today. Avoid any TV or videos; instead read the Passion of Christ in your Bible Take only one helping of each item at meals today. Spiritual or Internal Fast Practices Don't do any unnecessary talking; instead, say little aspirations throughout the day. Exercise your patience today in all things. Don't make any complaints today. Restrain any anger, and go out of your way to be kind to the person who caused your anger. Don't be distracted with someone else's business. Avoid any gossip today. Instead say an extra Rosary to overcome this great fault. When asked to do something extra do so with a joyful and pleasant attitude today. Speak in a pleasant tone to everyone today. Avoid using the phone today. Avoid all emails and favorite Blogs on the computer for a day. Tell the truth in all your dealings today. Avoid any vanity or self-seeking today. Spiritual Practices: Virtues & Good Works Attend Daily Mass / or at least read your Missal every day and make a spiritual Communion Attend Stations of the Cross/ Retreat days/ Parish Mission/ Eucharistic Adoration Say Vespers every Sunday at home Practice humility today in all your actions. Be generous today; help someone in need. Look for ways to be helpful throughout the day. Do a job that needs to be done without being asked. Be courageous; walk away from any impure situations today. Don't be at all idle today. Always be doing something for others or for your spiritual growth. Go out of your way today to help or talk to someone who is usually difficult. Volunteer for an extra job today. Say an extra Rosary today for the conversion of a sinner. Make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament. Visit someone who is sick or lonesome today. Offer to say the Rosary with them. Make a pledge to the House of Charity and follow through with it.
Events at Mater Ecclesiae Sunday, March 18 First Passion Sunday o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction Tuesday, March 20 Confessions 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Friday, March 23 7:00 PM o Stations of the Cross & Benediction Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction Tuesday, March 27 Confessions 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, March 28 Spy Wednesday o 8:00 AM Mass o 6:00 PM 6:55 PM Confessions o 7:00 PM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday Thursday, March 29 Holy Thursday o No Morning Mass or Tenebrae o 6:30 PM to 7:25 PM Confessions o 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper and Procession to the Repository - Adoration until 11:00 PM Friday, March 30 Good Friday o 8:00 AM Tenebrae of Good Friday o 2:00 PM to 2:55 PM Confessions o 3:00 PM Liturgy of Good Friday o 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross and Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross Baltimore Catechism LESSON TWENTY-NINTH: On the Commandments of God Q. 1129. Explain further how the two commandments of the love of God and of our neighbor contain the teaching of the whole Ten Commandments. A. The two commandments of the love of God and of our neighbor contain the teaching of the whole ten commandments because the first three of the ten commandments refer to God and oblige us to worship Him alone, respect His name and serve Him as He wills, and these things we will do if we love Him; secondly, the last seven of the ten commandments refer to our neighbor and forbid us to injure him in body, soul, goods or reputation, and if we love him we will do him no injury in any of these, but, on the contrary, aid him as far as we can. Sunday, March 18 CCD Sunday o Grades 5-12, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM o Pancake Breakfast after both Masses Sunday, April 8 CCD Sunday o Grades K-4, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM o Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 15 CCD Sunday o Grades 5-12, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
CCD News CCD Calendar MONTH GRADES K-4 GRADES 5-12 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 March 4 March 18 April 8 April 15 May 6 May 20 Classes meet 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. First Holy Communion May 5, 2018, 10:30 AM May Crowning May 6, 2018 Confirmation May 16, 2018, 5:00 PM 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 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. 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. 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. 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: 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 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: April 15, 2018 For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at 856-583-2864 or email: michael.romano@camdendiocese.org. adult Confirmation Bishop Sullivan has scheduled Confirmation at Mater Ecclesiae on Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 PM. Any adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and wishes to be confirmed this May must contact the Rectory Office by March 27 th. Please call 856-753-3408 to arrange a meeting with Father Pasley.