Sexagesima Sunday

4 February 2018 Liturgical Readings

MASS INTENTIONS Sunday February 4 II Class SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY Sunday 8:00 AM February 4 Readings: 2 Corinthians 11, 19-23; 12, 1-9 & Luke 8, 4-15 8:00 AM Low Mass

10:30 AM 10:00 AM Terce 10:30 AM High Mass followed by Benediction

Monday 8:00 AM February 5 Monday February 5 III Class Agatha, & Martyr Readings: 1 Corinthians 1, 26-31 & Matthew 19, 3-12 Tuesday 8:00 AM February 6 Tuesday February 6 III Class , & Confessor Wednesday 7:30 PM February 7 Comm. Saint Dorothy, Virgin & Martyr Readings: Ecclesiasticus 44, 16-27; 45, 3-20 & Luke 10, 1-9 Thursday 8:00 AM February 8 Wednesday February 7 III Class Saint Romuald, Abbott Friday 8:00 AM February 9 Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45, 1-6 & Matthew 19, 27-29

Thursday February 8 III Class Saturday 8:00 AM February 10 Saint John of Matha, Confessor Readings: Ecclesiasticus 31, 8-11 & Luke 12, 35-40

Friday February 9 III Class 5:00 PM Saint Cyril of Alexandra, Bishop, Confessor, Doctor Comm. Saint Apollonia, Virgin & Martyr Confessions Readings: 2 Timothy 4, 1-8 & Matthew 5, 13-19

15 minutes before Daily Masses Saturday February 10 III Class 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Saint Scholastica, Virgin Tuesday Evenings, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Readings: 2 Corinthians 10, 17-18; 11, 1, 2 &

Matthew 25, 1-13

The Season of Septuagesima, January 28 through February 13, is a time of preparation for the Season of Lent

Sundays Breviary Lessons Motive of Mass The seed is the word of God. Septuagesima History of Adam Christ the New Adam

And they by the way side are they that hear: then the devil ****** ****** ****** Sexagesima History of cometh and taketh the word out of their heart, lest believing Christ the True Noah ****** ****** they should be saved. Now they upon the rock are they who, ****** Quinquagesima History of Christ the True Abraham when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no ****** ****** ****** roots: for they believe for a while, and in time of temptation First Sunday of Lent (The thought of is Christ in the desert they fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they who superseded by that of Lent) have heard and, going their way, are choked with the cares ****** ****** ****** and riches and pleasures of this life, and yield no fruit. But that on the good ground are they who in a good and perfect Second Sunday of Lent History of Christ the True Jacob heart, hearing the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit in ****** ****** ****** patience. Third Sunday of Lent History of Christ the True Joseph Luke 8, 15 ****** ****** ****** Fourth Sunday of Lent History of Christ the True Moses

BISHOP DI MARZIO HALL WILL BE CLOSED AFTER CANDLEMAS (Beginning February 3rd)

AS WE PREPARE FOR The Season of Septuagesima

THE DINNER THEATER. The Septuagesima season always begins with the ninth week before Easter and includes three Sundays called respectively Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima. These names, which were borrowed from the numeral system of the time, denote a Please enter and exit series of decades working back from the commencement of Lent, which is known in Latin as Quadragesima. Easter is a movable feast and can be kept, according to the church through the year in which it occurs, between March 22 and April 25. When it falls early the Septuagesima season encroaches on the Time After Epiphany, some Sundays of which are then kept between the twenty- third and the last Sunday after Pentecost. the narthex only. The Liturgical period of Septuagesima is a prelude to Lent and a remote preparation for Easter. It serves as a time of transition for the soul, which must pass from Christmas joys to the FOR SAFETY REASONS, stern penance of the sacred forty days. Even if the fast is not yet an PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN obligation, the color of the vestments worn is already violet. As during Advent, the recital of the Gloria in excelsis is suspended, IN THE HALL. since this hymn which celebrated Christ’s birth in our mortal flesh, is reserved to extol Him when born in His undying Body, i.e. when He rises from the tomb. “Born once of the Virgin, thou art now reborn PLEASE DO NOT GO from the sepulchre,” will then be the cry of the Church. Again, the Martyrology introduces Septuagesima Sunday as that on which “we BEHIND THE BARRIERS OR lay aside the song of the Lord which is Alleluia.” “How”, said the people of Israel, “shall we sing the song of the Lord in a strange NEAR THE STAGE. land”? This “strange land” is for the people of Christ, the AS ALWAYS, THE HALL DOORS world, which is a place of exile, while Alleluia, the chant St. John heard in heaven, will begin again in the liturgy of Paschaltide, which CAN BE USED FOR EMERGENCY EGRESS. represents the future life. In the Easter festivities we shall hail our Lord, the conqueror of Satan, who while freeing us from the bondage of sin, will re-open to us the heavenly kingdom. The season of Lent, We ask that you please bear with us which lasts for forty days (Quadragesima) and that of Septuagesima which is made up of the following periods of “ten days” as we prepare the hall for this major (Quinquagesima, Sexagesima, and Septuagesima) may well be taken as representing the seventy years passed by Israel in exile under the event. harsh captivity of the Babylonians. The chant of Alleluia is silent during this period, in which the spirit and very name remind us so It takes a lot of hard work to get the strongly, that we are “poor banished children. . . . mourning and weeping in the vale of tears.”(Salve Regina) hall ready for the play. The season of Septuagesima ends in the Temporal Cycle on Ash Wednesday. In the Sanctoral Cycle its extreme limit is Thank you for your understanding! March 10, that is, when Easter falls on April 25. The Saint Andrew Daily Missal

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February 3 to The following Choral Masses will be sung this season. To February 11 sponsor a Mass, please place the donation in an envelope, with intention / dedication, name of the sponsor, the Choral The Novena is Mass requested, and return the envelope to the Rectory Office. available online Mon. March 19 7:30 PM Feast of St. Joseph $400.00 at our website Wed., March 28 7:00 PM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday $200.00 and on our Thursday, March 29 7:30 PM Holy Thursday $400.00 Facebook page. 3:00 PM Good Friday $400.00 Saturday, March 31 8:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday $200.00 A limited 6:00 PM Easter Vigil $800.00 number of Sunday, April 1 10:30 AM Easter Sunday $400.00 Sunday, May 20 10:30 AM Pentecost Sunday $400.00 printed copies Thursday, May 31 7:30 PM Corpus Christi $400.00 are available in the Narthex for those who are unable to access the internet. 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 As we enter the new year of 2018, please take this opportunity to make sure that your 2017 House of Charity pledges have been fulfilled. Sunday, June 10, 2018

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal surplus refunds on (A light reception will follow in the parish hall.) collected parish goals will be going out shortly. If you Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish have fulfilled your pledge, thank you. If you are still Our Lady of Lourdes Church paying on your pledge, thank you for continuing. 500 Greentree Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 Please make every effort to fulfill any pledges as soon as possible so that we can maximize the refund to our parish. Registration forms are available through your local parish. The Rice Bowl Collection will once Deadline is May 18, 2018. again take place during Lent this year. For more information please contact Rice Bowl donation boxes will be available your parish office. in the Narthex.

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Saturday, March 10, 2018

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Join us after both Masses for our next Breakfast!!

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 25

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.

Events at Mater Ecclesiae Baltimore Catechism

LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTH:  Sunday, February 4 – Sexagesima Sunday o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass On Prayer o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns Q. 1109. What should we do that we may pray o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction well?  Tuesday, February 6 – Confessions 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Sunday, February 11 – Quinquagesima Sunday A. That we may pray well we should make a o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass preparation before prayer: o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction 1. By calling to mind the dignity of God, to  Wednesday, February 14 – ASH WEDNESDAY whom we are about to speak, and our own unworthiness to appear in His o 6:30 AM Ashes distributed – NO MASS presence; o 8:00 AM Low Mass - Ashes distributed 2. By fixing upon the precise grace or o 7:30 PM Choral High Mass - Ashes distributed blessing for which we intend to ask;  Friday, February 16 – 7:00 PM 3. By remembering God's power and o Stations of the Cross & Benediction willingness to give if we truly need and  Sunday, February 18 – First Sunday of Lent earnestly, humbly and confidently ask. o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns Q. 1110. Why does God not always grant our o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction prayers?  Tuesday, February 20 – Confessions 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM A. God does not always grant our prayers for  Wednesday, February 21 – Ember Day of Lent these and other reasons:  Friday, February 23 – Ember Day of Lent o 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross & Benediction 1. Because we may not pray in the proper  Saturday, February 24 – Ember Day of Lent manner;  Sunday, February 25 – Second Sunday of Lent 2. That we may learn our dependence on o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass Him, prove our confidence in Him, and o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns merit rewards by our patience and perseverance in prayer. o 10:30 AM High Mass & Benediction  Tuesday, February 27 – Confessions 8:00 PM -9:00 PM Prudent persons do not grant every request; why, then, should God do so?

 Sunday, February 4 - CCD Sunday o Grades K-4, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, February 9,10,11 o Dinner Theater o (Snow dates: February 16,17,18 )  Sunday, February 25 – CCD Sunday o Grades 5-12, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM o Pancake Breakfast After Both Masses

CCD News Mater Ecclesiae CCD Calendar Council #12833

MONTH GRADES K-4 GRADES 5-12 Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month February February 4 February 25 at 8:00 PM in the Knights Room. The Scriptural Rosary and 2018 Prayer for Vocations are said at 7:30 PM in the Church. New members are welcome. The Scriptural Rosary can be March March 4 March 18 found on their website: www.KofC12833.org.

2018 discalced Carmelite April April 8 April 15 Society of Mater Ecclesiae 2018 The Discalced Carmelite Society of Mater Ecclesiae is a Contemplative Third May May 6 May 20 Order of the Discalced Carmelites. Our vocation is not a social one, but one of 2018 prayer. Our duty is to be Obedient to the Church and our Superiors. Meetings are open to Parishioners Classes meet 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. only who are 24 years of age and older or admitted by our Spiritual Director, Rev. Robert C. Pasley, KCHS.

Tuesday Night Confessions Meetings are the First Saturdays of the month and special Feast days. Formation is a journey lasting about 6 The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday years. If you are interested in discerning your vocation to the evening from 8 PM to 9 PM. Discalced Carmelites and would like additional information,

Prayer Chain for Special Intentions or if you are in need of prayers, please contact one of the council members below. & Intercessory Prayer  Colleen DeLuca OCD, Professed: Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a need for 937-554-5129 or [email protected] intercessory prayers or who wish to commit to participate in  Nancy Hilbert OCD, Novice: our Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at 609-304- 609-505-7102 or [email protected] 4911 or [email protected].  Monica Lenthe OCD, Novice: 856-383-0326 or [email protected] Men’s Schola The Schola Divinum Officium is open to men and boys (ages 14 and up) of the parish. No previous musical Could God be calling you to the experience necessary. This second schola provides basic Priesthood? lessons in singing Gregorian chant and leads the singing at selected sung Masses during the year, the Office of Terce each Come, consider the call. Sunday, and other Divine Office services. New members are Father Romano, Director of Vocations, is encouraged to join. hosting a “Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group” at Please contact John Rotondi at 856-669-7783 or at Our Lady of Peace Parish Offices, 32 Carroll Avenue, [email protected] for more information Williamstown, NJ. If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, college student or in the professional world (up to 39 years Timber Wolves old), and feel the possible call to the priesthood, this group can The Federation of North American Explorers, a help you discern and pray with others who are also Catholic faith based movement for boys and girls, ages 6-18, considering the priesthood. meets on Thursdays in Bishop DiMarzio Hall from 6:30-8:30 All meetings are on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 P.M. PM. For more information see: www.northstarexplorers.org The schedule is as follows: or contact [email protected]. February 11, 2018 March 11, 2018

April 15, 2018 Pro-Life Apostolate Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month, For more information, please call the 7:30-9:00 PM. The Pro-Life Newsletter is published each Office of Vocations at month and is available in the Narthex and online at our 856-583-2864 or email: Website www.materecclesiae.org. [email protected].