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Second Sunday Of Advent 4 December 2016
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday 8:00 AM December 4
10:30 AM
Monday 8:00 AM December 5
Tuesday 8:00 AM December 6
Wednesday 7:30 PM December 7
Thursday 8:00 AM December 8
7:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM December 9
Saturday 8:00 AM December 10
5:00 PM
Confessions 15 minutes before Daily Masses
30 minutes before Sunday Masses Tuesday Evening, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The holy SeaSon of advenT
Second Sunday of Advent
There shall be a root of Jesse; and He that shall rise up to rule the Gentiles, in Him the Gentiles shall hope. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing: that you may abound in
hope, and in the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15, 12-13
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
AND READINGS FOR MASS Sunday December 4 I Class SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10 8:00 AM Low Mass 10:00 AM Terce 10:30 AM High Mass
Monday December 5 III Class Feria of Advent Comm. Saint Sabbas, Abbott Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10
Tuesday December 6 III Class Saint Nicholas, Bishop & Confessor Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: Hebrews 13, 7-17 & Luke 14, 26-33
Wednesday December 7 I Class 7:30 PM - Anticipated Mass of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Proverbs 8, 22-35 & Luke 1, 26-28 Thursday December 8 Holy Day of Obligation I Class Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Patronal Feast of the United States of America 8:00 AM Low Mass 7:30 PM Choral High Mass Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: Proverbs 8, 22-35 & Luke 1, 26-28
Friday December 9 III Class Feria of Advent Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10
Saturday December 10 III Class Feria of Advent Comm. Saint Melchiades, Pontiff & Confessor Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10
The Miraculous Medal Novena
The Novena began on November 30th, and will take place after Daily Mass and following the 8 AM Mass on Sunday. Novena booklets are available in the Padre Pio Gift Shop. If you are unable to attend each day, please join with us spiritually by saying the Novena at home. The Novena will conclude on December 8th, The Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Mater Ecclesiae Dinner Theater Production of:
“Here Come the Brides”
Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th Dinner at 6:30 PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Curtain at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 12th
Dinner at 1:00 PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Curtain at 2:00 PM
Tickets $25
Tickets are available through February 5th after all Weekend Masses and by contacting Kathie DiLoreto at [email protected]
BALTIMORE CATECHISM
LESSON TWENTY-FOURTH:
On the Sacrifice of the Mass
Q. 928. From what may we learn that we are to offer up the Holy Sacrifice with the priest?
A. We may learn that we are to offer up the Holy Sacrifice with the priest from the words used in the Mass itself; for the priest, after offering up the bread and wine for the Sacrifice, turns to the people and says: "Orate Fratres," etc., which means: "Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty," and the server answers in our name: "May the Lord receive the sacrifice from thy hands to the praise and glory of His own name, and to our benefit and that of all His Holy Church."
Q. 929. From what did the custom of making an offering to the priest for saying Mass arise?
A. The custom of making an offering to the priest for saying Mass arose from the old custom of bringing to the priest the bread and wine necessary for the celebration of Mass.
Q. 930. Is it not simony, or the buying of a sacred thing, to offer the priest money for saying Mass for your intention?
A. It is not simony, or the buying of a sacred thing, to offer the priest money for saying Mass for our intention, because the priest does not take the money for the Mass itself, but for the purpose of supplying the things necessary for Mass and for his own support.
Q. 931. Is there any difference between the sacrifice of the Cross and the sacrifice of the Mass?
A. Yes; the manner in which the sacrifice is offered is different. On the Cross Christ really shed His blood and was really slain; in the Mass there is no real shedding of blood nor real death, because Christ can die no more; but the sacrifice of the Mass, through the separate consecration of the bread and the wine, represents His death on the Cross.
There will be a Choral Mass on Thursday,
December 8th at 7:30 PM to celebrate The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Sacred Music is donated by
Bill and Zenny Coillot & Family For Special Prayers and Blessings to
R. Coillot and Family and for all brave men and women serving to keep us safe and protected under the Blessed Mother’s
Mantle of Protection.
O Mary, conceived without sin,
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
Blessed Imelda Society Advent Bake Sale!
Breads, cookies and more!
Will be available for sale on Gaudete Sunday, December 11th
after both Masses.
Please remember to turn in your Flower
Donation Envelopes as soon as possible! All intentions received by
Friday, December 16th will be included in the December 25th Bulletin.
Retired Religious Collection Weekend of
December 10 & 11
Christmas Spiritual Bouquet
Mass Cards are available
in the Narthex.
The Christmas
Masses will be offered for those receiving
this Spiritual Gift.
Christmas Season Bulletin Deadlines:
Please note that as we approach Christmas, all notices for Bulletins printed for December 25th and January 1st
are due by Friday, December 16th.
Any submissions received after this date will be too late to be included in these December and January Bulletins.
Please plan accordingly.
Mass Cards for Christmas Deadline
Anyone wishing to request Individual
Annouced Mass Cards for 2017 Masses as Christmas gifts must submit the requests in writing to the Rectory Office by Monday, December 12th in order to have the Cards ready before Christmas. The normal stipend for Masses is $15. This is the busiest time of the year and the volume of Mass requests necessitates a cut-off date to allow sufficient time to process the Mass Cards. As always, Mass Cards for Deceased / Funerals are available at the Rectory Office.
*Learn Your Faith**Live Your Faith*Defend Your Faith*
The 10 Commandments Adult Catechism Classes
December 11th
Learn About The Eighth Commandment
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
Same Dates and Time as K-4 Grade CCD
In the Rectory Dining Room
Featuring the Teachings of Traditional Catholic Priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter via MP3 and Video Catechism Lessons
Featured on EWTN
For the 2016-2017 CCD year the topics will cover the
10 Commandments, and the Creed.
With Group Prayer, Discussion, and Practical Suggestions for Living Your Life for Christ
Contact: Bob Kozikowski at [email protected] or
732-255-9179 for more information
Learn to Love And
Defend Your Catholic Faith
Listen to MP3 Sermons on the Internet!
Featuring Sermons Primarily from Traditional Catholic Priests from the
Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Visit these sites:
www.luke1128.org
www.romans10seventeen.org
www.reginaprophetarum.org
Join us at the
St. Nicholas Party and Pot Luck on
Sunday, December 4 as we also celebrate
Father Pasley’s Birthday.
Enjoy a slice of birthday cake as we wish our
Rector a blessed year!
Choral Mass Schedule
Immaculate Conception, Thursday,
December 8, 7:30 PM
Christmas Midnight Mass, Saturday,
December 24, 11 PM
Christmas Day, Sunday,
December 25, 10:30 AM
Epiphany, Friday,
January 6, 2017, 7:30 PM
Saint Nicholas Party
Sunday, December 4th
First Sunday of December Second Sunday of Advent
Please join us for our Annual Feast Honoring Saint Nicholas in
Bishop DiMarzio Hall after the High Mass.
We will also celebrate Fr. Pasley’s Birthday with a special cake!
All Parishioners are invited to attend the festivities followed by a Potluck Luncheon.
If your last name starts with A-L, please bring a main dish, a side dish and a drink to share;
If your last name starts with M-Z, please bring a main dish, a dessert & drink to share.
We also need decorating, kitchen, and clean up volunteers, if you can help.
Join us after both Masses for our next Breakfast!!
Sunday, December 11 Pancake Breakfast on CCD Sunday
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.
¾ Sunday, December 4 – Second Sunday of Advent
o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass
o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns
o 10:00 AM Terce
o 10:30 AM High Mass
o Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass
¾ Tuesday, December 6 – Confessions 8 PM to 9 PM
¾ Wednesday, December 7 –Immaculate Conception
o Fulfills Holy Day of Obligation
o 7:30 PM Anticipated Mass
¾ Thursday, December 8 – Immaculate Conception
o Holyday of Obligation
o 8:00 AM Low Mass
o 7:30 PM Choral High Mass
¾ Sunday, December 11 – Third Sunday of Advent –
Gaudete Sunday
o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass
o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns
o 10:00 AM Terce
o 10:30 AM High Mass
o Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass
¾ Tuesday, December 13 – Confessions 8 PM to 9 PM
¾ Wednesday, December 14 – Ember Wednesday
¾ Friday, December 16 – Ember Friday
¾ Saturday, December 17- Ember Saturday
¾ Sunday, December 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
o 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass
o 8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymns
o 10:00 AM Terce
o 10:30 AM High Mass
o Confessions 30 minutes before each Mass
¾ Sunday, December 4 – St. Nicholas Party & Pot Luck
o After High Mass in Bishop DiMarzio Hall
o We will also celebrate Fr. Pasley’s Birthday
¾ Sunday, December 11
o CCD Grades K-4, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
o Pancake Breakfast After Both Masses
¾ Sunday, December 18 – CCD Sunday
o Grades 5-12, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
2016
CONFESSIONS
The normal schedule will be followed, with the following additions:
Sunday, December 18 7:15 AM to 7:55 AM
9:45 AM to 10:25 AM
Tuesday, December 20 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, December 21
7:00 PM to 7:25 PM
Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve
7:30 AM to 7:55 AM 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
9:45 PM – 10:45 PM (Confessions will end promptly at 10:45 PM)
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Day 7:15 AM to 7:55 AM
9:45 AM to 10:25 AM
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 8:00 AM Daily Mass - Last Mass of Advent
(No 5:00 PM Mass) 10:30 PM Christmas Carols
10:50 PM Blessing of Manger and Christmas Proclamation
11:00 PM – Christmas Mass through Midnight
Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 8:00 AM Low Mass
10:30 AM High Mass
NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE 2017 Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord
Holy Day of Obligation
CONFESSIONS ½ hour before each Mass
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 31, 2016 8:00 AM (Regular Daily Mass)
5:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS
Sunday, January 1, 2017 8:00 AM Low Mass
10:30 AM High Mass
CCD News CCD CALENDAR
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].
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 The Schola Divinum Officium is open to men and boys (ages 14 and up) of the parish. No previous musical experience necessary. This second schola provides basic lessons in singing Gregorian chant and leads the singing at selected sung Masses during the year, the Office of Terce each Sunday, and other Divine Office services. The next practice is scheduled for Saturday, 12/3 from 9:00-10:00am. New members are encouraged to join before the schola reconvenes in Advent. Please contact John Rotondi at 856-669-7783 or at [email protected] for more information.
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].
Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833
Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday 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.
Tuesday Night Confessions The Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9 PM.
CAP Sessions CAP PHASE 1
• Tuesday, December 6, 7pm, Good Shepherd School Cafeteria, Atlantic & Lees Ave, Collingswood
• Monday, December 12, 6:30pm, Holy Trinity Parish Epiphany Church; (Totaro Hall), Ventnor Ave. & 29th St., Longport
• Monday, December 19, 6pm, Cape Trinity Catholic School; 1500 Central Avenue; Suite 300; N. Wildwood
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. The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website: www.camdendiocese.org/cyp/cap-events/.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER CALL THE LOCATION
Vocations:
Could God be calling you to the Priesthood?
Father Michael Romano, Director of Vocations, is hosting a “Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group” at Our Lady of Peace Parish Offices, 32 Carroll Avenue, Williamstown, NJ. If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, college student or in the professional world (up to 39 years old), and feel the possible call to the priesthood, this group can help you discern and pray with others who are also considering the priesthood. All meetings are on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 P.M. The schedule is as follows:
2016: December 18 2017: January 8 February 5 March 12 April 2
For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at 856-583-2858 or email: [email protected].
Discalced Carmelite Society of Mater Ecclesiae
The Discalced Carmelite Society of
Mater Ecclesiae is a Contemplative Third 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 24 years of age and older or admitted by our Spiritual Director, Rev. Robert C. Pasley, KCHS.
We meet the First Saturdays of the month and special Feast days. Formation is a journey lasting about 6 years. If you are interested in discerning your vocation to the Discalced Carmelites and would like additional information, or if you are in need of prayers, please contact one of the council members below.
• Colleen DeLuca OCD, Professed: 937-554-5229 or [email protected]
• Nancy Hilbert OCD, Novice: 609-505-7102 or [email protected]
• Monica Lenthe OCD, Novice: 856-383-0326 or [email protected]
MONTH GRADES K-4 GRADES 5-12
December 2016
December 11 December 18
January 2017
January 8 January 15