Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

August 23, 2020 Liturgical Readings

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday August 23 II Class Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost Readings: 2 Corinthians 3, 4-9 & Luke 10, 23-37 Sunday 8:00 AM August 23 5:00 PM Saturday Anticipated Mass-Bishop DiMarzio Hall 8:00 AM Low Mass – Bishop DiMarzio Hall 10:30 AM 10:30 AM High Mass - in Church Confessions 1 Hour before Mass on Porch

Monday 8:00 AM August 24 Monday August 24 II Class Bartholomew, Apostle Readings: 1 Corinthians 12, 27-31 & Luke 6, 12-19 Tuesday 8:00 AM August 25 8 AM Mass in Church Confessions 30 minutes before Mass on Porch

Wednesday 7:30 PM August 26 Tuesday August 25 III Class Saint Louis IX, King & Confessor Readings: Ecclesiasticus 10, 10-14 & Luke 19, 12-26 Thursday 8:00 AM August 27 8 AM Mass in Church Confessions 30 minutes before Mass on Porch Friday 8:00 AM August 28 Wednesday August 26 IV Class Feria Saturday 8:00 AM August 29 Comm. Saint Zephyrinus, Pontiff & Readings: 2 Corinthians 3, 4-9 & Luke 10, 23-37

7:30 PM Mass in Church 5:00 PM Confessions 30 minutes before Mass on Porch

Thursday August 27 III Class Calasanctius, Confessor Readings: Wisdom 10, 10-14 & Matthew 18, 1-5

8:00 AM Mass in Church MASS SCHEDULE Confessions 30 minutes before Mass on Porch

Please Carefully Read The Instructions For Friday August 28 III Class Returning To Mass At Mater Ecclesiae Saint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor Comm. Saint Hermes, Martyr The Church is now open for Masses. The regular Readings: Timothy 4, 1-8 & Matthew 5, 13-19 schedule of Masses and Confessions will return as follows 8:00 AM Mass in Church with the noted modifications. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass on Porch

Daily Mass Schedule Saturday August 29 III Class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00AM The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Wednesday at 7:30PM – All Daily Masses are in the Church Comm. Saint Sabina, Martyr Readings: Jeremiah 1, 17-19 & Mark 6, 17-29 Sunday Mass Schedule 8:00 AM Mass in Church Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass at 5:00 PM in BDM Hall Confessions 30 minutes before Mass on Porch Sunday 8:00AM in Bishop DiMarzio Hall 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass in Bishop DiMarzio Hall 10:30AM in Church Confessions 1 hour before Mass on Porch New Confession Schedule 30 minutes before Daily Masses On Porch 1 hour before Sunday obligation Masses On Porch

We will live stream Masses except on Monday and Tuesday. Dr. Peter KWasniewski

First Friday Schedule: to Visit 7:30 AM Confessions Mater Ecclesiae 8:00 AM Mass followed by All Day Adoration 4:00 PM Benediction Saturday, September 19

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to Visit Mater Ecclesiae Saturday, September 19

Author, theologian, and composer Dr. Peter Kwasniewski will be doing a lecture tour in southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio from September 19 through September 23, with stops in Berlin, Allentown, Altoona, Pittsburgh, and Steubenville.

He will be giving a talk at Mater Ecclesiae (where he and his wife were married in 1998!) on Saturday, September 19, at 10 AM. The topic will be “The Power of Non-Verbal Language to Communicate the Ineffable.” The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a chance to purchase signed copies of Dr. Kwasniewski's latest book, Reclaiming Our Roman Catholic Birthright: The Genius and Timeliness of the Traditional Latin Mass (Angelico, 2020). Tickets are available in advance for $10. Please contact Paul Pagano ([email protected]) to purchase tickets. 50 of the 150 tickets have already sold, so act soon. Tickets will not be available at the door.

A Note of Gratitude

Thank you to all of our Assumption Mass Sacred Music Patron Donors and Program Book Advertisers.

Your generosity makes the Annual Mass of Thanksgiving possible! In this time of pandemic, we were unsure if we would be able to have the Mass this year.

But Our Lady prevailed!

Beginning on Wednesday, August 19th, your intentions will be placed before the statue of Saint Jude in the Chapel, and will be remembered at each Wednesday evening Mass followed by the Saint Jude Novena for the next nine months.

Cremation and Proper Handling of Cremated Remains Your Choices Don’t Stop With Cremation

Sadly, some of us have experienced the death of a loved one during this COVID-19 pandemic. Many have chosen to have their loved one’s remains cremated, whether by choice or necessity. Keep in mind, the Church’s teaching recommends cremated remains be given the same respect and reverence as the full body, as cremated remains are the body of the deceased in a changed form and should be given the same respect. Cremated remains should be buried or inurned on sacred grounds. With the pandemic affecting so many, you may not have been able to bury your loved one’s remains. It’s never too late to bury cremated remains. The staff at South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries is here to help and guide you. When choosing cremation, many choices are available:

Ground Burial  Granite or Glass Niches  Crypts  Addition to Family Lot or Crypt  Cremation Garden

Visit SouthJerseyCatholicCemeteries.org to learn more or call us at 855-MyPrePlan (855-697-7375) and a member of our staff will gladly assist you.

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.” John 14:3

A Prayer for Those Afflicted by the Pandemic DRESS CODE Let us pray for all those who suffer the consequences of the current pandemic, We want to foster the greatest reverence and respect for that God the Father may grant health to the sick, 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. strength to those who care for them, It is also a sign of our respect for the House of God. Therefore, comfort to families and salvation one should always wear their “Sunday Best” to Mass: modesty, to all the victims who have died. good taste and common sense should prevail. Accordingly, the following rules apply: Almighty ever-living God, • NO SHORTS, EVER, FOR MEN, WOMEN OR only support of our human weakness, CHILDREN. we implore you to look with compassion upon the • Women: No revealing clothing, low necklines, short sorrowful condition of Your children who suffer skirts or bare midriffs. Please dress modestly with because of this pandemic; relieve the pain of the dignity and self-respect. We suggest that women wear sick, give strength to those who care for them, a head covering. welcome into your peace those who have died and, • Men: No tattered, soiled work clothes, old jeans or throughout this time of tribulation, grant that we gym clothes. Please wear “business or business casual may all find comfort in Your merciful love. attire” to set a good example for our young men and Through Christ our Lord. boys. Amen.

Mater Ecclesiae Mass and Confession Schedule beginning 6-9-2020

THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS

Sundays: Saturday 5:00 PM Low Mass Sunday 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:30 AM High Mass Confessions: 60 minutes before each Mass

Weekdays: We must continue to pray for the 8:00 AM Church: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

7:30 PM Mary, Mother of the Church, Wednesday Confessions 30 minutes before Mass Maria, Mater Ecclesiae, ********************************************************* pray for us. Please Note: Ora pro Nobis. Confessions will not be held in the regular confessionals. If it is a nice day, please enter the screen porch and go to the window at the left of the door. If it is bad weather, enter the Narthex, turn right to enter the hallway, turn right to enter the classroom, close the door and go to the

kneeler. Every person will need to talk louder than normal, please be aware of this. Those who are waiting should maintain a 7 feet separation from each other and make sure you are far enough away that you cannot hear anything. Saint Michael the Archangel ******************************* of Police and Law Enforcement

MASSES BROADCAST ON FACEBOOK

We will continue to live stream Masses except on Monday and Tuesday.

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust down into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

CCD news Saint Maria Goretti Group

JOIN MATER ECCLESIAE’S YOUTH GROUP A Message from Bishop Sullivan, received on We welcome all kids ages 11 and up to join our youth June 1, 2020: group here at Mater Ecclesiae! Our group is themed towards “Bishop Sullivan has decided that in-person summer 'real love.' In a world where the meaning of love has been almost lost, we want to restore it through learning to love God religious education programs are to be cancelled for with all that we have, putting others first, and forming strong the summer of 2020 in the parishes of the Diocese of friendships in Christ. Camden.” Please contact Emily Sparks for more information: Phone: 856-214-6985 or Email: [email protected]. We had hoped to be able to have a final CCD meeting for our teachers and students to bring an official close Young Adult Legion of Mary to the current school year. Unfortunately, this is not If you are a young adult between the ages of 18 and 29 and are looking for a Catholic group to share your Faith, permitted by the Diocese. evangelize, and have fun with, consider joining the Legion of Mary! Our Praesidium is called Virgo Fidelis (Virgin Most THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Faithful). We are devoted to Our Blessed Mother whose goal WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE FALL is to bring souls to Christ through evangelization under her mantle. To join us or find out more information, please call AT THE DIRECTION OF THE DIOCESE. Emily Sparks at 856-214-6985. We hope to hear from you!

CCD Parents, Please Note: Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833 Registration for the 2020-2021 New members are welcome. The Scriptural CCD School Year has begun. Rosary can be found on their website: www.KofC12833.org. We have emailed all current CCD families with re-registration information. If you have not discalced Carmelite received this mailing, please contact the office at Society of Mater Ecclesiae 856-753-3408 or email The Discalced Carmelite Society of [email protected]. Mater Ecclesiae is a Contemplative Third Thank you. 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 Prayer Chain for Special Intentions 24 years of age and older or admitted by our Spiritual Director, & Intercessory Prayer Rev. Robert C. Pasley, KCHS. Formation is a journey lasting Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a need for about 6 years. If you are interested in discerning your vocation intercessory prayers or who wish to commit to participate in our to the Discalced Carmelites and would like additional Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at 609-304-4911 or information, or if you are in need of prayers, please contact one [email protected]. of the council members below. • Colleen DeLuca OCD, Professed: Pro-Life Apostolate 937-554-5129 or [email protected] The Pro-Life Newsletter is published each month and • Nancy Hilbert OCD, Professed: is available in the Narthex and online at our Website 609-505-7102 or [email protected] www.materecclesiae.org and on our Facebook page. • Monica Lenthe OCD, Professed: 856-383-0326 or [email protected]

Sunday Collection Federation of North American Please continue to support Mater Ecclesiae. Explorers

Our mission must continue; with your help, it will! A Catholic outdoor adventure group for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. We meet two Thursdays a month and one Saturday Thank you for your generosity! a month here at Mater. Please visit our Facebook page 1st North Star FNE or call 848 226 5515 for more information.