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First sunday oF Lent 14 February 2016
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday 8:00 AM February 14
10:30 AM Monday 8:00 AM February 15
Tuesday 8:00 AM February 16
Wednesday 7:30 PM February 17
Thursday 8:00 AM February 18
Friday 8:00 AM February 19 Saturday 8:00 AM February 20 5:00 PM
Confessions 15 minutes before Daily Masses
30 minutes before Sunday Masses Tuesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
For I was hungry,
and you gave Me to eat;
I was thirsty, and you gave Me to drink;
I was a stranger, and you took
Me in; naked, and
you covered Me;
sick, and you visited Me:
I was in prison, and you came to Me.
Amen, I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these, My least brethren, you did it to Me.
Matthew XXV, 35-36, 40 Gospel, Monday of the First Week of Lent
LiturgicaL caLendar & readings
Sunday February 14 I Class FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (Saint Valentine, Priest & Martyr) Readings: 2 Corinthians 6, 1-10 & Matthew 4, 1-11
Monday February 15 III Class Monday of the First Week of Lent Comm. Saints Faustinus & Jovita, Martyrs Readings: Ezekiel 34, 11-16 & Matthew 25, 31-46
Tuesday February 16 III Class Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Readings: Isaias 55, 6-11 & Matthew 21, 10-17 Confessions 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday February 17 II Class EMBER WEDNESDAY DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Readings: Exodus 24, 12-18; 3 Kings 19, 3-8 & Matthew 12, 38-50 Thursday February 18 III Class Thursday of the First Week of Lent 7:00 PM Acolyte Installation & Vespers With Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan Comm. Saint Simeon, Bishop & Martyr (Saint Bernadette Soubirous, Virgin) Readings: Ezekiel 18, 1-9 & Mathew 15, 21-28
Friday February 19 III Class EMBER FRIDAY DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Readings: Ezekiel 18, 20-28 & John 5, 1-15 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross and Benediction
Saturday February 20 III Class EMBER SATURDAY DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Readings: Deuteronomy 26, 12-19, 1 Thessalonians 5, 14-23 & Matthew 17, 1-9
Lessons of Sundays of Lent
Sundays Breviary Lessons Motive of Mass
First Sunday of Lent Second Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent Fourth Sunday of Lent
(The thought of Isaac is superseded by that of Lent) History of Jacob History of Joseph History of Moses
Christ in the desert
Christ the True Jacob
Christ the true Joseph
Christ the true Moses
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 12, 2016
6:30 PM Join Us for an Evening of
Food, Music and Entertainment
This is an all-time favorite social event at Mater Ecclesiae each year as well as being the major fundraiser for our parish. Your support and generosity are greatly
appreciated.
Sponsor A Choral Mass
The following Choral Masses will be sung this spring. To sponsor a Mass, please place the donation in an envelope, with intention / dedication, name of the sponsor, the Choral Mass requested, and return the envelope to the Rectory Office.
Wednesday, March 23 7:00 PM Tenebrae of Holy Thursday $200.00 Thursday, March 24 7:30 PM Holy Thursday $400.00 Saturday, March 26 8:00 AM Tenebrae of Holy Saturday $200.00 6:00 PM Easter Vigil $800.00 Sunday, March 27 10:30 AM Easter Sunday $400.00 Thursday, May 26 7:30 PM Corpus Christi $400.00 Friday, June 3 7:30 PM Feast of the Sacred Heart $400.00
BALTIMORE CATECHISM
LESSON SEVENTEENTH:
On the Sacrament of Penance
Q. 748. What should a penitent do who knows he cannot perform the penance given?
A. A penitent who knows he cannot perform the penance given should ask the priest for one that he can perform. When we forget the penance given we must ask for it again, for we cannot fulfill our duty by giving ourselves a penance. The penance must be performed at the time and in the manner the confessor directs.
Q. 749. What is the examination of conscience?
A. The examination of conscience is an earnest effort to recall to mind all the sins we have committed since our last worthy confession.
Q. 750. When is our confession worthy?
A. Our confession is worthy when we have done all that is required for a good confession, and when, through the absolution, our sins are really forgiven.
Q. 751. How can we make a good examination of conscience?
A. We can make a good examination of conscience by calling to memory the commandments of God, the precepts of the Church, the seven capital sins, and the particular duties of our state in life, to find out the sins we have committed.
Q. 752. What should we do before beginning the examination of conscience?
A. Before beginning the examination of conscience we should pray to God to give us light to know our sins and grace to detest them.
Events at Mater Ecclesiae
¾ Sunday, February 14 – First Sunday of Lent
o 5:00 PM Saturday Anticipated Mass
o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns
o 10:00 AM Terce
o 10:30 AM High Mass
¾ Tuesday, February 16 – Confessions 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
¾ Wednesday, February 17 – Ember Wednesday
¾ Thursday, February 18 – Acolyte Installation & Vespers
o 7:00 PM
¾ Friday, February 19 – Ember Friday
o 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross and Benediction
¾ Saturday, February 20 – Ember Saturday
¾ Sunday, February 21 – Second Sunday of Lent
o 5:00 PM Anticipated Mass on Saturday
o 8:00 AM Low Mass
o 10:00 AM Terce
o 10:30 AM High Mass
o Confessions 30 minutes before Masses
¾ Tuesday, February 23 – Confessions 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
¾ Friday, February 26
o 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross & Benediction
¾ Saturday, February 13 – Dinner Theater Production:
o Dinner at 6:30 PM and Curtain at 7:30 PM
¾ Sunday, February 14 - Dinner Theater Production:
o Dinner at 1:00 PM and Curtain at 2:00 PM
¾ Sunday, February 28
o CCD Sunday, Grades 5-12, 9:15 to 10:15 AM
o Pancake Breakfast After Both Masses
¾ Sunday, March 6 – CCD Sunday Grades K-4
o 9:15 to 10:15 AM
o NO PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN MARCH
¾ Saturday, March 12 – St. Patrick Social
o 6:30 PM
o Tickets on Sale in Bookstore
¾ Sunday, March 13 – CCD Sunday Grades 5-12
o 9:15 to 10:15 AM
o NO PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN MARCH
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Tickets available in the Padre Pio Gift Shop.
If you would like to reserve a table at the Saint Patrick Social, please send an email to Sandy
at [email protected] or call her at 856-354-0382.
Tell her how many tables you would like to reserve and how many people will be at each
table (8 or 10).
This is a perfect way to be sure your party will be seated together and a table will be ready for
you when you arrive.
Operation Rice Bowl
Operation Rice Bowl is the official Lenten Program of Catholic Relief Services that
calls participants to pray with their families; fast in solidarity with those who
hunger; learn about the challenges of poverty overseas, and give sacrificial
contributions to those in need. Everyone is encouraged to put aside a sacrificial
donation each week during Lent, and to bring that donation in at the conclusion of the season. Each sacrifice is an act of Charity
that will benefit those who have so little and know real, physical hunger. Please be generous.
EMBER DAYS
Ember Days are on the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday following the First Sunday in Lent and Pentecost Sunday, during the third full week of September, and after the Third Sunday of Advent. They are days of fasting for the special sanctification of the four seasons and for obtaining God’s blessing on the clergy, for whose ordination the Ember Saturdays are specially set apart. The Propers of the Masses reflect the Season in which they occur and include additional Lessons said before the Gospel.
CCD – Religious Education 2016 CCD Schedule
PLEASE NOTE DATES FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH
February 28: Grades 5-12
March 6: Grades K-4 March 13: Grade 5-12
April 10: Grades K-4 April 17: Grades 5-12
May 1: Grades K-4 May 15: Grade 5-12
Classes Meet 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
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 [email protected].
Nursing Home Mass On the Second Friday of each month at 10:45 AM
volunteers pray the Rosary and attend Mass said by Fr. Pasley at Virtua Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Tuesday Night Confessions The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM.
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.
Men’s Schola A New auxiliary Men's Schola has formed. It is open to men and boys ages 14 & up. All musical experience levels are welcome; no previous experience is necessary. Please contact John Rotondi at [email protected] or 856-669-7783.
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 [email protected].
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal 10% refunds on collected parish goals will be going out shortly. If you have fulfilled your pledge, thank you. Please make every effort to fulfill any 2015 pledges as soon as possible so that we can maximize the refund to our parish.
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. The Scriptural Rosary can be found on their website: www.KofC12833.org.
The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly Anima Christi No. 3294
Meetings are on the 4th Monday of the Month at 8:30 PM. The Assembly is the 4th degree arm of the Mater Ecclesiae Knights of Columbus and performs the color corps duties.
Listen to Catholic Radio!
Tune into WFJS 1260AM in the Trenton area/89.3 FM in the shore area and listen to New Jersey's full-time Catholic radio station. While in the car, at home or work you will be able to learn from some of the finest Catholic radio programs produced today featuring Fr Larry Richards, Fr John Riccardo, Fr Benedict Groeschel and Fr Mitch Pacwa.
Participate in daily live, call-in programs such as "Women of Grace", "The Doctor is In", "EWTN Open Line" and "Catholic Answers Live" to ask questions about our Faith and discuss the issues that face today's Catholics. Make WFJS 1260AM/89.3FM a part of your day and welcome home to Catholic radio.
CAP Sessions
CAP Phase 1 • Thursday; February 25, 7pm; Church of the Holy Family; 226
Hurffville Road; Sewell, 08080
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP REGISTRATION LINE with the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856)583-6165 or contact Lucie Alcazar at [email protected]. Please leave your name and the Session Date you are attending; you will not receive a call back.
Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.
The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website www.camdendiocese.org/cyp.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL THE LOCATION DIRECTLY.
Holiday Schedule
The Rectory Office will be closed Presidents’ Day,
Monday, February 15th.
Ready Your Soul for a Holy Lent
Lent Is A Time For Conversion Towards God
http://luke1128.org/2015/03/08/lent-is-a-time-for-conversion-towards-god/
Lent: Fasting and Abstinence in the Tradition of the Church
http://www.romans10seventeen.org/ audio-files/20110227-Lent-Fasting- and-Abstinence-in-the-Tradition-of-
the-Church.mp3
Why Lent? http://reginaprophetarum.org/audio/2
0140302-Why-Lent.mp3
2008 Lenten Mission (Part 1): Recognizing Signs of the Times
http://www.romans10seventeen.org/ audio-files/20080310-2008-Lenten-
Mission-Part-1-Recognizing-the-Signs-of-the-Times.mp3
Lent Our Spiritual Tithe http://www.romans10seventeen.org/
audio-files/20090222-Lent-Our-Spiritual-Tithe.mp3
Each month the bulletin will feature sermons from the following traditional
Catholic websites:
www.audiosancto.org www.luke1128.org
www.romans10seventeen.org www.reginaprophetarum.org/#/
Join us after both Masses for Breakfast!!
February 28 Pancake Breakfast
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: $7. Children to age 12: $4. Families: $28.
All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae.
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
If this year, 2016, 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 Sunday, June 19, 2016
(A light reception will follow in the parish hall.) St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish
St. Bernadette Church 1421 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225 Registration forms are available through your local parish.
Deadline is May 27, 2016.
BISHOP DI MARZIO HALL WILL BE CLOSED
AFTER CANDLEMAS (Beginning February 3rd)
AS WE PREPARE FOR THE DINNER THEATER.
Please enter & exit church through the narthex only.
FOR SAFETY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN THE HALL.
PLEASE DO NOT GO BEHIND THE BARRIERS OR
NEAR THE STAGE.
AS ALWAYS, THE HALL DOORS CAN BE USED FOR
EMERGENCY EGRESS.
We ask that you please bear with us as we prepare the hall for this
major event. It takes a lot of hard work to get the hall ready for the play. Thank you for your
understanding!
If we have snow, ice or severe winter weather, please check the Mater Ecclesiae Facebook page for event cancellations. Remember, safety first! Our Facebook page is the primary method of emergency notification.
Inclement Weather Advisory
