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Mater Dei Community to Italy, February 10Th-20Th, 2020 COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS Winter Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Gismondi Join Fr. Carl Gismondi, FSSP, on a winter pilgrimage Mater Dei Community to Italy, February 10th-20th, 2020. The trip features a FSSP Ordination Invitation Staffed by the Rev. Mr. William G. Rock, a Deacon of the Priestly six-day tour program throughout Rome and an addi- Fraternity of St. Peter, is to be ordained to the Holy tional three days in southern Italy, where we will visit Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Priesthood on Saturday, October 26, 2019, by His Ex- the Eucharistic Miracle at Lanciano, the Sanctuary of cellency Athanasius Schneider at St. Mary’s Church in St Michael the Archangel and the shrines of St. Padre Providence, Rhode Island. Rev. Mr. Rock, along with Pio and St. Philomena. Father will celebrate daily Latin the pastor of St. Mary’s, Fr. John Berg, would like to Mass throughout the course of the journey. We’ve se- extend to the parishioners of Mater Dei an invitation to lected beautiful four-star hotels for the trip and a pri- St. Lawrence Chapel vate luxury motor-coach will accompany us through- the ordination. 110 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 out. The price is $3490.00 and this includes roundtrip Pilgrimage for Restoration 2019 airfaire from EWR. There are only forty seats availa- ~Home of Harrisburg’s Traditional Latin Mass~ ble. For more information or to sign up, please contact You are invited to take part in the 24th annu- al Pilgrimage for Restoration -- a walking pilgrimage the tour coordinator Joseph Long at in the footsteps of the North American Martyrs, in the [email protected] or (540)-466-6070. You may also Fr. Gregory Eichman, FSSP - Chaplain visit our website www.prorome.com for more infor- majestic Adirondacks of New York State from Sep- Fr. John Killackey, FSSP - Assistant Chaplain tember 27th-29th. Modeled on the pilgrimage to Char- mation. tres that takes place in France each year, the Pilgrim- Patrick Torsell - Music Director age for Restoration has enriched the faith of thousands Morning Star Clinic — Hiring of Catholics of all ages over the last 24 years. The Ex- Morning Star Clinics is seeking P/T educator to teach a Mary Ann Vigilante - Chapel Administrator traordinary Form of the Mass is offered each day, and program in Dauphin / Cumberland Counties that em- Bethany Wertz - Chaplain’s Secretary there are opportunities for confession, prayer, and fel- powers teens to make healthy decisions regarding rela- lowship with Catholics from around the country and tionships, and risk behaviors. Training in the nationally around the world. Discounts are available for groups recognized REAL Essentials curriculum is provided. Email: [email protected] and families. If you have any questions, contact devi- The ability to relate to youth and an engaging speaking [email protected] or by phone at style are required. There is a one to two year commit- Office: (717) 889 - 4217 610-392-0709. Visit https://pilgrimage-for- ment following completion of training and clearances. Dial ext. 9 for Sacramental Emergency restoration.org for more information. If interested, email Leslie at lmoyer@morningstarclin- ics.com MaterDeiPA.com Lourdeshouse Baby Item Collection Lourdeshouse is the diocesan home for unwed moth- Processional Hymn: ers, who need assistance during and after pregnancy. During the month of October, Respect Life month, we Mass Schedule Exposition & Benediction Sunday Masses O God Almighty Father will have a laundry hamper in the vestibule to collect 8:00 a.m. - Low Mass Holy Hours Friday 5:30 - 6:25 p.m. (Simple Adoration) items needed for Lourdeshouse. The following items 10:00 a.m. - High Mass Saturday 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. (Solemn w/ Benediction) 1. O God Almighty Father, Thou majesty divine, are needed: new and nearly new baby winter sleepers; sizes 3 and 4 diapers; baby lotion and baby wash; ba- Monday 7:10 a.m. Solemn Exposition w/ Benediction All Glory, laud and honor eternally be Thine. 1st Sunday of the month following 10:00 a.m. Mass by socks, bibs and receiving blankets. No food Tuesday 7:10 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month following 5:30pm Vespers please. To donate large items such as cribs, car seats, Wednesday 6:15 a/m/ 7:00 p.m. Refrain: O most Holy Trinity, Undivided Unity high chairs or strollers, please call April at 717-412- Holy God, Mighty God, God Immortal, be 4865. For any questions regarding the collection, Thursday 7:10 a.m. adored! please contact Chris at 717-432-5415. Thank you for Friday 7:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Confessions Vespers Before each Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday at 5:30pm your support and generosity. Saturday 9:00 a.m. 2. Together with the Father we praise His holy (Followed by Exposition / Benediction until 6:30pm) Son, PA Pro-Life Federation Through Jesus, Word Incarnate, was our redemp- 40th Anniversary Banquet Groups tion won. Refrain On Tuesday, October 15th at the Raddisson Hotel in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation is St. Tarcisius (ages 5 - 12) Youth Group (ages 13 - 18) Young Adults (ages 18 - 35) Choir & Choristers Meets 1st Saturday of Month Meets 3rd Saturday of Month Meets Monthly Practice Weekly 3. And God the Holy Spirit Who dwells within hosting a 40th Anniversary Banquet featuring internet sensations Diamond & Silk. Due to overwhelming Contact Loretta Ferguson Contact Dawn Forbeck Contact Fr. Killackey Contact Patrick Torsell the soul, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] demand, the banquet tickets are sold out, but $30 tick- With truth and comfort guide us to heav’ns eter- ets are available to see Diamond & Silk’s presentation nal goal. Refrain live on a big screen in an adjacent room. For more in- Holy Name Society Knights of the Altar Church Cleaning Girls Junior Sodality formation, call 717-541-0034 or go online at Meets Monthly Altar Servers Rotating Weekly Church Cleaners Girls Age 9 - High School www.paprolife.org. Contact President Bill Mansell Contact Jack Rozman Contact Sara Sides Contact Jill Lear B [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost — 2019 Mass Intentions WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK AT MATER DEI Sun, Sep 15 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, II Class Thurs, Sep 19 St. Januarius and Companions, III Class Coffee & Donuts Sunday, September 15th • Knights of the Altar Meeting, following 10am 8:00 A.M. Deacon Robinson & Family by Mater Dei 7:10 A.M. Danny Wildt & Family by Joyce Mackin We will have coffee and donuts downstairs in the social hall following the 10am Mass. Mass 10:00 A.M. Pro Populo / For the People Fri, Sep 20 Ember Friday, II Class • Girls’ Sodality Meeting, following 10am Mass Mon, Sep 16 Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, III Class 7:10 A.M. Lange Hoffman by Beáta Lakatos Knights of the Altar Wednesday, September 18th 7:10 A.M. + Augusta Wildt by Joyce Mackin 6:30 P.M. Sr. Mary Catherine Rose by M/M Ed Pitman The Knights of the Altar will meet following the 10am Mass today, August 18th, in Classroom 1. • St. Jude devotion, 6pm Tues, Sep 17 Feria, IV Class Sat. Sep 21 St. Matthew, II Class Saturday, September 21st 7:10 A.M. + Marie Mackin by Joyce Mackin 9:00 A.M. Protection of the Unborn Girls’ Junior Sodality Meeting • Prolife Rosary, following 9am Mass Wed, Sep 18 Ember Wednesday, II Class Sun, Sep 22 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, II Class This month’s Junior Sodality meeting will be today, September 15th, in Classroom 3, following the 10am • Youth Group bonfire 6:15 A.M. All priests & religious by Allen & Mary Fry 8:00 A.M. Anthony DiSanto by Beáta Lakatos Mass. Sunday, September 22nd 7:00 P.M. Helen Behe by Joseph Behe 10:00 A.M. Pro Populo / For the People • Building Fund collection St. Jude Devotion • Parish cookout, at St. Lawrence, following 10am This Wednesday, August 21st, we will have our spe- Mass Gospel: Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to St. cial St Jude devotion. • Sung Vespers, 5:30pm Propers of the Mass Matthew: At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: No man Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost • 6:00pm - Holy Hour with Benediction serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love • 7:00pm - Low Mass with Hymns Looking ahead… the other, or else he will stand by the one and despise the • Following Mass - Prayers & Litany to St. Jude & Introit: Behold, O God, our Protector, and look upon the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I veneration of St. Jude relic Sunday, September 29th face of Your Anointed. Better is one day in Your courts say to you, do not be anxious for your life, what you shall than a thousand elsewhere. How lovely is Your dwelling • Mandatory Catechism class meeting, 9:15am eat; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not place, O Lord of Hosts! My soul yearns and pines for the the life a greater thing than the food, and the body than the Friday Morning Religious Education courts of the Lord. Glory be…. Registration Currently Open Sunday, October 6th clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they do not sow, or • Catechism classes begin reap, or gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds Registration for our Friday morning Religious Edu- Collect: Protect Your Church by Your abiding mercy, we cation is currently open. Classes in the program in- them. Are not you of much more value than they? But Sunday, November 3rd beseech You, O Lord, and since all mortals fall without clude Catholic Morality for high schoolers, Bible which of you by being anxious about it can add to his stat- • All Saints’ Day Party, following 10am Mass You, may Your help keep them from danger and guide ure a single cubit? And as for clothing, why are you anx- History for elementary level students, sacred music them to salvation.
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