External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 18 June 2017 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday 8:00 AM June 18 10:30 AM Monday 8:00 AM June 19 Tuesday 8:00 AM June 20 Wednesday 7:30 PM June 21 Thursday 8:00 AM June 22 Friday 8:00 AM June 23 Saturday 8:00 AM June 24 5:00 PM Confessions 15 minutes before Daily Masses 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Tuesday Evening, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Liturgical Readings Sunday June 18 I Class External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Readings: 1 Corinthians 11, 23-29 & John 6, 58-59 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:00 AM Terce 10:30 AM Choral High Mass Monday June 19 III Class Saint Juliana Falconieri, Virgin Comm. Saints Gervase and Protase, Martyrs Readings: 2 Corinthians 10, 17; 11,1, 2, & Matthew 25, 1-13 Tuesday June 20 IV Class Feria of Second Sunday After Pentecost Comm. Saint Silverius, Pontiff & Martyr Readings: 1 John 3, 13-18 & Luke 14, 16-24 Wednesday June 21 III Class Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Confessor Readings: Ecclesiasticus 31, 8-11 & Matthew 22, 29-40 Thursday June 22 III Class Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop & Confessor Readings: 2 Corinthians 8, 9-15 & Luke 12, 32-34 Friday June 23 I Class The Feast Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus 8:00 AM Mass Readings: 1 Corinthians 11, 23-29 & John 6, 58-59 Saturday June 24 I Class Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Readings: Isaias 49, 1-3, 5-7 & Luke 1, 57-68 The external SolemniTy of The feast of The Sacred heart of JeSuS will be celebrated at a 10:30 AM High Choral Mass on Sunday, June 18. This is our last Choral Mass of the Spring Season, so please make a special effort to join us! The Sacred Music program here at Mater Ecclesiae, is truly unique: it keeps alive a treasury of Catholic Music which is rarely, if ever, heard in the Church today. Thank you once again to all of the musicians, donors and parishioners who make this possible. The beauty and rich tradition of centuries of Sacred Music live on here at our little parish! The Sacred Music for The Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus is donated by Barbara Petitte In Memory of Nicholas J. Petitte, Jr. and Louis & Jennie Schmid
In Honor of Our Lady s Assumption, Mater Ecclesiae Will Celebrate the 17 th Annual Solemn High Mass of The Assumption In Thanksgiving for The Founding of Mater Ecclesiae The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 15, 2017 7:00 PM This Choral Mass is a beautiful demonstration of our beloved Catholic Heritage and our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Project Campaign to Run from Mother s Day to Father s Day The annual Knights of Columbus pro-life fundraiser will kick off on Mother s Day weekend with the distribution of empty baby bottles. Parishioners are asked to return them, filled with cash or checks on Father s Day weekend. Donations will be given to a local pregnancy resource center. Last year parishioners donated over $1,000 to benefit Good Counsel Home/SJ for pregnant women and their children who are homeless. So as we celebrate these two holidays and honor the mothers and fathers in our lives, let s also remember those parents who reject the temptation of abortion and now need our support as they choose life for their babies. Don t forget Mater Ecclesiae if you will be away this summer. Our Online Giving is the perfect way to support Mater Ecclesiae while you are away enjoying your vacation. ATTENTION CCD PARENTS CCD Registration is under way. Re-registration Packets have been mailed to parents. Registration Packets for New CCD students are available at the CCD Forms Display in the Narthex. Early Registration with Discounted Tuition ended May 31. Regular Registration is June 1 through July 31. Late Registration fees will apply beginning August 1 through August 31. All Students must be registered by August 31 to attend the first CCD classes in September. If you have any questions, please call the Rectory Office, 856-753-3408 or email CHughes@materecclesiae.org. 50% Off! Stop by the Padre Pio Book store after Mass on Sundays for some great summer reading. Browse through the shelves of the largest selection of Catholic Books in Southern New Jersey. Take advantage of this great discount on all books and merchandise! Online Giving Online giving is available at Mater Ecclesiae. 1. Visit our parish website today: www.materecclesiae.org and click on the online giving link. 2. Create a secure account. 3. Schedule your recurring gifts. Easy. Convenient. Secure.
Save The Date: Sunday, July 16, 2017 We will be celebrating Father Pasley s 35 th Anniversary Of Ordination Mass of Thanksgiving at Mater Ecclesiae 10:30 AM Followed by A Reception at 2:00 PM at Lucien s Manor, Berlin (Reception limited to Adults) Please return your RSVP before June 26! If you are attending Father Pasley s 35 th Anniversary Reception at Lucien s and have a seating preference, please fill out a Seating Request form located in the Narthex. Father s Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards The Sacred Heart of Jesus Mitis sum et humilis corde et invenietis requiem animabus vestris I am meek and humble of heart and you shall find rest for your souls. Give a spiritual gift for Father s Day, or a loving Memorial Remembrance. Father s Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards are available in the Narthex. The Mass Intentions will be placed before the statue of Saint Joseph on the Altar for Father s Day.
Events at Mater Ecclesiae Baltimore Catechism LESSON TWENTY-SIXTH: Sunday, June 18 External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM Choral High Mass & Benediction o Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass Tuesday, June 20 Confessions 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Sunday, June 25 Third Sunday After Pentecost o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction o Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass Tuesday, June 27 Confessions 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Sunday, July 2 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:00 AM Terce o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction o Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass Tuesday, July 6 Confessions 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Saturday, June 24 Mater Ecclesiae s Flea Market Rain Date o 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Monday, June 26 RSVP s due for 35 th Anniversary Sunday, July 16 Fr. Pasley s 35 th Anniversary Reception and Dinner at Lucien s Manor o 2:00 PM 6:00 PM o Reception limited to adults 21 years old and over o $40 per person Monday, July 31 Last Day for CCD Registration o Late Fees Apply August 1-31 On Matrimony Q. 1011. Can a Christian man and woman be united in lawful marriage in any other way than by the Sacrament of Matrimony? A. A Christian man and woman cannot be united in lawful marriage in any other way than by the Sacrament of Matrimony, because Christ raised marriage to the dignity of a sacrament. Q. 1012. Were, then, all marriages before the coming of Christ unlawful and invalid? A. All marriages before the coming of Christ were not unlawful and invalid. They were both lawful and valid when the persons contracting them followed the dictates of their conscience and the laws of God as they knew them; but such marriages were only contracts. Through their evil inclinations many forgot or neglected the true character of marriage till Our Lord restored it to its former unity and purity. Q. 1013. What do we mean by impediments to marriage? A. By impediments to marriage we mean certain restrictions, imposed by the law of God or of the Church, that render the marriage invalid or unlawful when they are violated in entering into it. These restrictions regard age, health, relationship, intention, religion and other matters affecting the good of the Sacrament.
CCD News Regular Registration is June 1 through July 31. Late Registration fees will apply beginning August 1 through August 31. All Students must be registered by August 31 to attend the first CCD classes in September. 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. Tuesday Night Confessions The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM. 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 DRESS CODE We want to foster the greatest reverence and respect for Our Lord at Mater Ecclesiae. Our attire is an outward expression of our love for the Lord and shows how important He is to us. It is also a sign of our respect for the House of God. Therefore, one should always wear their Sunday Best to Mass: modesty, good taste and common sense should prevail. Accordingly, the following rules apply: NO SHORTS, EVER, FOR MEN, WOMEN OR CHILDREN. Women: No revealing clothing, low necklines, short skirts or bare midriffs. Please dress modestly with dignity and self-respect. We suggest that women wear a head covering. Men: No tattered, soiled work clothes, old jeans or gym clothes. Please wear business or business casual attire to set a good example for our young men and boys. 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.