Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas 21 DECEMBER 2008

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 8:00 a.m. December 27 Maria Elena Estor req. by Mercedes Cristobal

5:00 p.m. The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30 a.m. December 28 Len & Marianna Kane req. by Larry & Theresa Ferringo 11:00 a.m.

Alvaro & Estella Alvarez req. by The Schilare Family Monday 8:00 a.m. December 29 David & Alyssa Ablaza Anniversary Intentions req. by

Hank & Monica Lenthe Tuesday 8:00 a.m. December 30

Joseph S. Kuczborski req. by Mr. & Mrs. John Leahy Wednesday NO MORNING MASS December 31 Sam & Kathi DiStefano req. by Larry & Theresa Ferringo 5:00 p.m.

Sister M. Andrea Mohr req. by Nancy Hilbert Thursday 8:30 a.m. January 1

Anna Cavallo req. by Mark Cavallo 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Michael Smith req. by Barbara Rodio Friday 7:30 p.m. January 2

Albert Pasley req. by The Pasley Family Saturday 8:00 a.m. January 3

Nicholas Meglio req. by Rose M. Meglio

Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord

Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord

January 1

THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR

AND READINGS FOR MASS

Sunday December 28 II Class Sunday Within The Octave Of Christmas 8:30 a.m. Low Mass 11:00 a.m. High Mass Readings: Galatians 4, 1-7 & Luke 2, 33-40

Monday December 29 II Class Fifth Day Within the Octave of Christmas Comm. Saint Thomas Beckett, Bishop & Martyr Readings: Titus 3, 4-7 & Luke 2, 15-20

Tuesday December 30 II Class Sixth Day Within the Octave of Christmas Readings: Titus 3, 4-7 & Luke 2, 15-20

Wednesday December 31 NO MORNING MASS II Class Seventh Day Within the Octave of Christmas Saint Sylvester (Mass at 8:00 AM) Readings: 1 Peter 5, 1-4, 10-11 & Matthew 16, 13-19

OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD – Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday December 31 I Class 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass for the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord Confessions: 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Readings: Titus 2, 11-15 & Luke 2, 21

ANNO DOMINI 2009 Tuesday January 1 I Class Octave Day Of The Nativity Of Our Lord Confessions: 30 minutes before each Mass 8:30 a.m. Low Mass 11:00 a.m. High Mass Readings: Titus 2, 11-15 & Luke 2, 21

Friday January 2 FIRST FRIDAY III Class Sacred Heart of Jesus Readings: Ephesians 3, 8-19 & John 19, 31-37 8:00 a.m. Lauds followed by All Day Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:15 p.m. Confessions 7:30 p.m. Mass followed by All-Night Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday January 3 FIRST SATURDAY III Class Immaculate Heart of Mary Readings: Ecclesiasticus 24, 23-31 & John 19, 25-27 7:30 a.m. Benediction 7:45 a.m. Confessions 8:00 a.m. Mass

May God Grant You A Blessed New Year!

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.)

A Note of Appreciation: Thank you to our Decorating Committee and to all the volunteers who helped to decorate

and prepare the chapel and narthex for Christmas!

Mitten Tree

Rectory Office Hours for the

New Year Holiday

The Rectory Office will be closed Wednesday, December 31 through

Friday, January 2.

CCD classes will once again be collecting gloves and

mittens for the needy this year. Please consider donating a new pair of

mittens or gloves; new warm hats or scarves would also be appreciated. You can hang

them on the tree in Bishop Di Marzio Hall through the last

Sunday of December. Thank you.

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. Stop in and check out the display.

Catholic Apologetics Series Join us for an eight session apologetics class, on the first Sunday of each month continuing through May.

Would you like to know your Catholic Faith better?

Our new apologetics program using this DVD series by Michael Voris will help you learn and defend the

“One True Faith”.

Lou Rossino and Lou DiLoreto will introduce and discuss monthly topics pertinent

to our faith, such as:

The Church, Angels, Hell, The Rapture, The Mass

We will be meeting on the first Sunday of every

month from 9:45AM to 10:45 AM. This program is open to all adults and high school students.

Prayer Chain for Special Intentions

And 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 609-304-4911 or

sifulou@comcast.net.

Remember the Sick:

Please pray for Fr. H. L. Brignac, Fr. Daniel Kehoe, Fr. Rodell, Fr. Robert Skurla, Joseph Arleth, Alfred Bailey, Mary Barnard, Michael Bazikos, Mary Berryann, Alexandra Bilotti, Dan Bonacorsi, Gerry Bonsall, Michael Bowes, Chris Breen, Anne Byrne, Milvia Cacich, John Canfield, Phyllis Canfield, William Canfield, Catherine Canfield, Kelsey Canfield, Stephen Caputi, Robert Caromano, Gloria Cascino, Carolyn Casey, The Casey Family, James Cassidy, Bill Coillot, John Robert Conner, Patrick Corrigan, Joseph DiSanto, Lucy Donofrio, Gerard Dowdall, Vincent Durso, Dan Estrada, Larry Ferringo, Luke Ferringo, Theresa Ferringo, Kathy Field, Rob Field, Matthew Flynn, Joan & William Foley, Carmella Fortucci, Diane Foster, Gus Friedel, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, Francis Kelley Heiland, 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, John Nadrigale, Nancy Numair, Pam O’Brien, Cole O’Drain, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Marion Rosetti, St h R kk B S hi J ti

The Collection Totals for December

21 were not available when the Bulletin was printed due to the Holiday deadline. They will be in next week’s

Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833 meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th 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: www.KofC12833.org.

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 www.KofC12833.org or follow the link from the Mater Ecclesiae website.

There will be a Choral Mass to Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany On Tuesday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Family Christmas Dance

Come join the fun for an evening of Ballroom Dancing on Saturday, January 10, 2009, 6:30 pm – 10:30 p.m. Admission is free!

Please bring a drink and a treat to share.

Dance Night Dress Code: Gals: Skirts/Dresses-At least knee-length

(Nothing low cut, tight fitting, or sleeveless, please.)

Guys: Shirts with collars, Dress pants, Dress Shoes

Enrichment activities To resume in January

We wish everyone a Blessed Christmas Holiday! Our Enrichment Activities will resume in January after the Christmas break. We are looking for volunteer families to help with the Blue Knights and Little Flowers as well as some new activities. Please contact Jill at 856-343-7065. Check here for updates. The Needlecraft Guild will next

meet on Tuesday, January 20 at 7 p.m.

The Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate Meets on 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.

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 homeschooling families and those considering homeschooling their children. For information, contact Kelly R. at tradmom@comcast.net or Kelly M. at fatface78@yahoo.com.

Shop at your regular stores with pre-paid cards from Mater Ecclesiae and help raise money for our parish every time you

make a purchase. The cards are also perfect gift cards for any occasion.

Stop by the Scrip Table in Bishop DiMarzio Hall after all Masses to purchase or order cards or to find out more about this new program.

Nursing Home Mass

On the Second Friday of each month at 11:00 AM, volunteers pray the Rosary and attend Mass said by Fr. Pasley at the Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center at Virtua in Berlin. The next Mass will be on January 9. For more information, please contact Lucille at the Rectory Office 856-753-3408

Latin Classes Classes are free of charge and are held every month on the 2 and 4 Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 AM.

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Schola Caritas

Schola Caritas, a chant choir for gentlemen, will sing each month for the

Sunday High Masses. Repertoire will include the ordinaries, Hymns, and some Propers of the Mass. Rehearsals will be Tuesday nights 7:50 – 8:50 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room.

Novella Children’s Choir

The Children’s Choir is open to boys and girls ages 8-12

years of age (with some flexibility.) Rehearsals will be on Tuesday nights 7:00 – 7:45 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room.

Join us on the second Sunday of each month after both Masses for Breakfast!!

Second Sunday Breakfast January 11

Come out and enjoy a great meal with friends! We will be

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:

Adults: $6.00 Children to age 12: $3.00 Families: $27.00

All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae.

CCD Classes

CCD Classes meet on the second and third Sundays of each month, September to May at 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.

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. ***Look for our new wicker basket in the St. Martha Room!***

The next Calendar deadline is January 15 for February 2009 Calendar! KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED ABOUT YOUR GROUP EVENTS!!! 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 15th 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 January 15. Calendar Updates can be submitted by email to secretary@materecclesiae.org or on the Calendar Form located at the Forms Center.

Parish Registration or Change of Address

If you would like to join Mater Ecclesiae or submit a change of address, please fill out the form below and return to the Rectory Office.

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:___________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________

Please check one:

New Registration Change of Address New Phone Number I Want Envelopes

Please cut and place in Collection Basket or

mail to the Rectory Office

NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE 2009

Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord Holy Day of Obligation

CONFESSIONS ½ hour before each Mass

MASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 NO MORNING MASS

5:00 PM – Anticipated Low Mass

Thursday, January 1, 2009 8:30 AM Low Mass

11:00 AM High Mass

House Of Charity 2008

As we enter the new year of 2009, let us take this opportunity to make sure that our 2008 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.

Christmas Concert

The Mater Ecclesiae Young Ladies Choir, directed by Mrs.

Lauren Walters, will present a Christmas Concert today at

1:00 p.m. in Bishop DiMarzio Hall.

Please bring a treat (finger food,

Traditional Mass Calendars for 2009

Available for $10 each Support Mater Ecclesiae Youth Activities

Look for the calendars at the Scrip table in Bishop DiMarzio Hall after Sunday Masses.

Proceeds go directly to the support of Mater Ecclesiae's Youth activities. These calendars are printed on sturdy stock and

include all traditional Holy Days, Feast Days, a summary of the truths of the Catholic

Faith, Catholic Prayers and Patron Saints.