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The Resurrection of The Lord Easter Sunday 23 MARCH 2008
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 8:30 PM March 22 The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30 AM March 23 + Antonio & Josephine Dogostino req. by Josephine
D’Angelo 11:00 AM + Lavinia E. Pasley req. by the Pasley Family Monday 8:00 AM March 24 The Randon Family Intentions req. by Mr. & Mrs. Sam
DiStefano Tuesday 8:00 AM March 25 + Theresa Walker req. by Mr. & Mrs. Gedgard Wednesday 7:30 PM March 26 + Hugh Imperio req. by Mr. & Mrs. Sam DiStefano Thursday 8:00 AM March 27 + Alberta Moroz req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Johns Friday 8:00 AM March 28 Meier Family Special Intentions req. by James Costante Saturday 5:00 PM March 29 + Eva Gizelbach req. by the Pasley Family
THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS
Sunday March 23 I Class THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD EASTER SUNDAY Readings: 1 Corinthians 5, 7, 8 & Mark 16, 1-7
Monday March 24 I Class Monday of the Paschal Octave Readings: Acts 10, 37-43 & Luke 24, 13-35
Tuesday March 25 I Class Tuesday of the Paschal Octave Readings: Acts 13, 16, 26-33 & Luke 24, 36-47
Wednesday March 26 I Class Wednesday of the Paschal Octave Readings: Acts 3, 13-15, 17-19 & John 21, 1-14
Thursday March 27 I Class Thursday of the Paschal Octave Readings: Acts 8, 26-40 & John 20, 11-18
Friday March 28 I Class Friday of the Paschal Octave Readings: 1 Peter 3, 18-22 & Matthew 28, 16-20
Saturday March 29 I Class Saturday of the Paschal Octave Readings: 1 Peter 2, 2-10 & John 20, 1-9
A Blessed and Holy Easter to All!
“Resurrexit sicut dixit! Alleluia!” “He has risen as He said! Alleluia!”
Divine Mercy
Chaplet
40 Day Novena
Begins Next Week, March 30th
The 40 Day Novena for Family Members who have fallen away from the Church which began in January
has been completed. A new Novena will begin on Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30th. Join us as we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for 40 consecutive days for this special intention. For more information, please
contact Lou DiLoreto at 609-304-4911 or [email protected].
Prayer Chain for Special Intentions And Intercessory Prayer
Mater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a need for the intercessory prayers or who wish to commit to
participate in our newly formed Prayer Chain should contact Lou DiLoreto at 609-304-4911 or
The Rectory Office will be Closed on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday,
March 24 & 25
Let us all take a moment during the Holy Easter Holiday to pray for the men and women in our Armed Forces and
their families.
“Greater Love Than This No Man Hath, That A Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends.”
John 15, 13
MENS Homeschool Support Group
The Mater Ecclesiae Network of Support (MENS) holds a monthly "Moms Morning Out" meeting on the third Saturday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass, to provide support and encouragement to
those considering homeschooling their children and those who already are. For information, contact Kelly R. at
[email protected] or Kelly M. at [email protected].
Remember the Sick:
Please pray for Fr. H. L. Brignac, Fr. Daniel Kehoe, Fr. Rodell, Fr. Robert Skurla, Frankie Adamo, Joseph Arleth, Alfred Bailey, Louis Bailey, Michael Bazikos, Mary Bernard, Mary Berryann, Alexandra Bilotti, Dan Bonacorsi, Gerry Bonsall, Michael Bowes, Chris Breen, Anne Byrne, Milvia Cacich, John Canfield, William Canfield, Catherine Canfield, Kelsey Canfield, Stephen Caputi, Robert Caromano, Gloria Cascino, Carolyn Casey, The Casey Family, James Cassidy, John Robert Conner, Patrick Corrigan,
Joseph DiSanto, Lucy Donofrio, Gerard Dowdall, Vincent Durso, Dan Estrada, Rebecca Faubus, Larry Ferringo, Luke Ferringo, Theresa Ferringo, Kathy Field, Rob Field, Matthew Flynn, Diane Foster, Gus Friedel, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, Francis Kelley Heiland, Kathleen Hess, John & Velma Horcher, Viola Iuliucci, Mary Jablonski, Joseph G. Johns, Barry & Mary Johnson, Robert A. Kauffmann, Pauline Keys, Merlyn Kinsey, Gregory Kuczykowski, Jr., Jerry Levine, Grace Linkmeyer, Nancy LaMarche, Agnes B. Lamendola, Gay Lauria, Patricia Lennon, Guy Luongo, Carol Maddaloni, Emilio Marini, Delores McElroy, Tina McGinnis, Quinn Miller, Barbara Murphy, Clayton Myers, John Nadrigale, Nancy Numair, Pam O’Brien, Cole O’Drain, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello,
Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Mary Rodio, Marion Rosetti, Stephen Rukke, Bea Schiavo, Justin Schiavo, Kaylin Schiffer, Harold Scull, Dr. Michael Smith, Rosalie Smith, Virginia Smith,
Kathleen Snyder, Thomas G. Swart, Robert F. Swart, Helen Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Ethel Thomas, David Tillstorm, Joseph TreVelino, Mania Tucholski, Mary Usher, Zenon Waszczuk, Michael Weimer, Florence Wiechecki, David Wurm. P.S. Please let us know when someone has become well, so that we may update the list.
The 2009 Mass
Book Is Now Open
Nursing Home Mass
On the Second Friday of each month at 11:00 AM, volunteers pray the Rosary and attend the Mass said by Fr. Pasley at the Nursing Home at Virtua in Berlin. During the Season of Lent, we encourage everyone to consider this act of charity. The next Mass will be on April 11. For more information, contact Lucille at the Rectory Office 856-753-3408.
Novella Children’s Choir
The resident youth choir for Mater Ecclesiae is open to boys and girls ages 8-12 years of age (with some
flexibility). The choir rehearses simple hymns and chants which they sing at the 11:00 AM High Mass several Sundays throughout the year. Rehearsal: Tuesday nights 7:00 – 7:45 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room.
Schola Caritas
This chant choir for gentlemen sings monthly for the
Sunday High Masses. Repertoire will include the ordinaries, Hymns, and some Propers of the Mass. Rehearsals: Tuesday nights 7:50 – 8:50 PM in the Saint Cecilia Music room.
To join a Choir at Mater Ecclesiae, please contact our music director:
Nick Beck at 609-216-2925, or [email protected]
Join us on the second Sunday of each month
after both Masses for Breakfast!!
Second Sunday Breakfast April 13th
Come out and enjoy a great meal with friends! We will be
serving pancakes, farm-fresh eggs, fresh oven-
roasted potatoes, sausage, bacon, pastries, coffee, tea and juice.
Tickets available at the door:
Adults: $5.00 Children to age 12: $2.00 Families: $25.00
All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae.
The Lenten sacrificial offering of
Operation Rice Bowl is now concluded. Please bring in your Operation Rice Bowl Donation folders next week
to place in the donation basket. Thank you for your
generous donations.
Catholic Doctrine Nights
If you are interested in learning more about the truth of the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to come out and attend these Catholic Doctrine Night Classes. The classes will meet on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM.
CCD Classes
CCD Classes meet twice each month, September to May, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM. Grades K-4 meet on the second Sunday and Grades 5-12 meet on the third Sunday of each month.
Mater Ecclesiae’s Annual
Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be held on Easter Sunday after the
8:30 AM Mass. It is open to children up to ten years old and will take place in the field
next to the church. Candy and prizes from the Padre Pio Gift Shop included!
CCD FUNDRAISER
Thank You for Your Continued Support!
Don’t throw away those empty printer
cartridges and old cell phones!
Help us get cash for your trash! Drop off your empty inkjet & laser cartridges, used cell phones, and PDA’s in the “Cartridges for Kids” Collection Box in the St. Martha Room. Tell your family, friends, and Businesses. All proceeds benefit the CCD Program.
Latin Classes
Introductory Latin This is a Scripture-based Latin class for beginners and the perfect opportunity for parishioners who never studied Latin in school to learn the classic language of the Mass. Classes meet on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month from 9:45 to 10:45. For more information, contact Frank at [email protected]
Prima Latina An introductory Latin course for young children ages 5-10 who are still becoming familiar with English grammar, the weekly lessons cover Latin grammar, vocabulary and prayers. Classes meet Friday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30. Contact Danielle (856) 232-6658 or [email protected] for more information.
Clubs at Mater Ecclesiae Next Club Meeting March 28th
Little Flowers Girls' Club® Ages: 5-12 A girls’ club aimed at teaching Catholic virtues through the lives of the Saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The club is based on the book, The Catholic Girls’ Guide and strives to bring the Catholic faith alive and inspire girls to become authentic Catholic women. Little Flowers meets two Fridays a month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. For more information about this club, contact Danielle at (856) 232-6658 or [email protected].
Blue Knights Boys' Club™ Ages: 5-12 A boys' club where the truths of the Catholic faith are taught through Scripture, saints' biographies, games, crafts and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For more information and meeting schedule, contact Danielle (856) 232-6658 or [email protected]
Pilgrims of the Holy Family Ages: 12-18 A program designed to teach proficiency in a variety of life skills for the purpose of developing well-rounded young men and women. Club meets two Fridays a month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact:Mary at [email protected]
Little Buds Playgroup Ages: 0-5
A play group for the youngest members of Mater Ecclesiae, Little Buds meets from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on “Club Days” and at other times by arrangement of the moms. Contact: Beth at 856-753-3408, Voice mailbox #4.
Beginning Woodworking for Boys An introductory woodworking course for boys, ages 5-12, teaching the basic concepts of: tools and equipment; making cuts; safety; connections and joints; selecting projects; surface preparations; wood quality; and Measuring and Marking. Classes meet one Friday each month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact Stephanie or Mary at [email protected]
Rugby Club An athletic activity for boys age 4 and up. The youngest boys play a non-contact form of the sport, played with flags. Older boys play the regular form. Practices will resume in the spring and are held
after the 11:00 Mass in the field. Contact: Chris Hasson at [email protected].
Martial Arts Club
A repeating six week Kung-fu course for the family that covers basic principles and self-defense in a fun but disciplined
atmosphere, equipping participants with a sense of what to do and what not to do. The
Mater Ecclesiae Martial Arts Club meets Saturdays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at the Traditional
Wing Chun Kung Fu School, 1039 Industrial Park, West Berlin, NJ 08091. The 6 week course is $25. (All proceeds are donated to Mater Ecclesia
~New Groups & Classes
For All Ages Forming Now~ The following groups and classes are currently forming; for more information please contact the instructor or Beth at [email protected].
Piano and Vocal Instruction
(Fee): Group piano lessons for children;
Group vocal instruction for children; Group vocal instruction for adults; Private piano lessons for all ages.
Contact: Karl at 856-482-7402 or [email protected]
Needlecraft Guild Do you knit, crochet, embroider or another needlecraft? Would you simply like to learn? Mater Ecclesiae's needlecraft guild is currently forming and is looking for members. For more information please contact Beth at 856-753-3408 extension 4 or email [email protected].
Drama Club A Drama club is forming now for the children of Mater
Ecclesiae. Ages for the club will be determined by response so please contact Beth at 856-753-3408 extension 4 or
email [email protected] if your child is interested.
Bulletin Deadlines Please be sure to send your Bulletin Announcements to the Rectory Office two weeks before the Bulletin is to be published.
Submissions must be in writing and can be submitted on the Bulletin Announcement form or through email:
[email protected]. Thank you!
May Calendar deadline is April 15th! If your group or parish organization would like to include activities on the Parish Calendar that we publish each month, please be sure to submit
your announcement by the 15th of the month prior to the date of the activity. The calendar is distributed in the Parish Bulletin on the last Sunday of each month. The next deadline is April 15th for the May Calendar. Calendar Updates can be submitted by email to [email protected] or on the Calendar Form located at the Forms Center.
Homeschool Conference
April 12, 2008
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mater Ecclesiae Bishop DiMarzio Hall
Conference Guest Speakers:
Mrs. Mary Daly Mrs. Virginia Sueffert Mrs. Claire Thomas
Please visit the CHAPLET Website at
www.chaplet.org
for more information about the Conference and to print a registration form
Parish Membership
New Parishioners are requested to register at the Rectory Office as soon as possible. Registration forms are available at the Forms Center and from the
office. Please notify the office of address or phone number changes so that our records are updated. Thank you.
Name:___________________________________________ Address__________________________________________ City __________________________State ____Zip______ Phone:___________________________________________
Please check one:
New Registration Change of Address New Phone Number I Want Envelopes
Please cut and place in Collection Basket
Visit Mater Ecclesiae's Website Bookmark our Website at www.materecclesiae.org
to find out the latest news about what’s happening at our parish. If anyone has an announcement, pictures or news to add to the website, please contact our webmasters Kevin or
Kelly Myers at [email protected].
Sign up for Our New Email Newsletter Check out our Newsletter at www.materecclesiae.org.
Please send your story ideas to Saveria Symons at [email protected].
or to Kevin or Kelly Myers at [email protected].
(All submissions are subject to the approval of Fr. Pasley.)
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. Visit their website for more information: www.KofC12833.org.
