Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost 23 August 2015

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost23 August 2015MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKSaturday5:00 PMAugust 22Sunday8:00 AMAugust 2310:30 AMMonday8:00 AMAugust 24Tuesday8:00 AMAugust 25Were not ten made clean? and where are the nine?Wednesday7:30 PMAugust 26Thursday8:00 AMAugust 27Friday8:00 AMAugust 28Saturday8:00 AMAugust 29At that time, as Jesus was goingto Jerusalem, he passed throughthe midst of Samaria and Galilee:and as He entered into acertain town, there met him tenmen that were lepers, who stoodafar off, and lifted up their voice,saying: Jesus, master, have mercyon us. Whom when He saw,He said: Go, show yourselves tothe priests. And it came to pass,as they went, they were madeclean. And one of them, whenhe saw that he was made clean,went back, with a loud voiceglorifying God: and he fell onhis face before His feet, givingthanks: and this was a Samaritan.And Jesus answering said:Were not ten made clean? Andwhere are the nine? There is noone found to return, and giveglory to God, but this stranger.And He said to him: Arise, gothy way; for thy faith hath madethee whole.5:00 PMConfessions15 minutes before Daily Masses30 minutes before Sunday MassesTuesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PMLiturgical Calendar & Readings For MassSundayAugust 23II ClassThirteenth Sunday After PentecostReadings: Galatians 3, 16-22 & Luke 17, 11-19MondayAugust 24II ClassSaint Bartholomew, ApostleReadings: 1 Corinthians 12, 27-31 & Luke 6, 12-19TuesdayAugust 25III ClassSaint Louis IX, King & ConfessorReadings: Ecclesiasticus 31, 8-11 & Luke 19, 12-26Wednesday August 26IV ClassFeriaReadings: Galatians 3, 16-22 & Luke 17, 11-19ThursdayAugust 27III ClassSaint Joseph Calasanctius , ConfessorReadings: Wisdom 10, 10-14 & Matthew 18, 1-5FridayAugust 28III ClassSaint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop, Confessor, & DoctorComm. Saint Hermes, MartyrReadings: Timothy 4, 1-8 & Matthew 5, 13-19SaturdayAugust 29III ClassThe Beheading of Saint John the BaptistComm. Saint Sabina, MartyrReadings: Jeremiah 1, 17-19 & Mark 6, 17-29Luke 17, 11-19

Mission Co-Op SundayAt the weekend Masses of August 29&30, we will be welcomingthe Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus who will be presentwith us as part of the annual Mission Appeal in our diocese. The MissionAppeal is an opportunity for congregations to make their missions knownin our various churches and to ask for spiritual and financial assistance.The Franciscan Missionary Sisters are religious who are serving the Peopleof God worldwide, serving in 5 continents. They are missioned in theUnited States in both the diocese of Camden and the diocese of Trenton. Asecond collection for their missions will be taken up at each Mass and weask you to please be as generous as your means permit so that together wecan share our love and resources with those in need. Please keep them inyour prayers as they prepare for their visit."In order to be happy in this life and in eternity, one mustmodel one's life after the life of our Divine Master, as ChristianDoctrine points out. This is all Jesus wants from us.(Letter 248)Barbara Micarelli,Foundress of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus"La vita dell'uomo per essere felice nel tempo e nella eternita' deve modellarsi a quanto ilnostro Divin Maestro ci dice nella Dottrina Cristiano, ecco quant Gesu' vuole danoi. " Lettera 248Pancake BreakfastSeptember 20Please note date change--for this month only -due to Oktoberfest.Come out and enjoy agreat meal with friends!We will be servingpancakes, farm-fresheggs, fresh oven-roastedpotatoes, sausage,pastries, toast and more!Beverages include coffee,tea and juice.Tickets available at thedoor:Adults: 6. Children to age 12: 3.Families: 27.All proceeds benefit Mater Ecclesiae.CCD Classes Begin inSeptember!Grades K-4:September 139:15 – 10:15 AMGrades 5-12September 209:15 – 10:15 AMThis is the Final week toregister for all students

BALTIMORE CATECHISMLESSON FOURTEENTH:On BaptismQ. 644. How many kinds of Baptism are there?Sunday, August 23 – Thirteenth Sunday AfterA. There are three kinds of Baptism:Pentecosto5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Masso8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymnso10:30 AM High MassoConfessions 30 minutes before each MassTuesday, August 25 – Confessionso8:00 PM to 9:00 PMSunday, August 30 – Fourteenth Sunday AfterPentecosto5:00 PM Saturday Evening Anticipated Masso8:00 AM Low Mass with Hymnso10:30 AM High MassoConfessions 30 minutes before each MassTuesday, September 1 – ConfessionsoBaptism of water, of desire, and of blood.Q. 645. What is Baptism of water?A. Baptism of water is that which is given bypouring water on the head of the person to be baptized,and saying at the same time, "I baptize thee in the nameof the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."Q. 646. In how many ways was the baptism of watergiven in the first ages of the Church?A. In the first ages of the Church, baptism ofwater was given in three ways, namely, by immersion ordipping, by aspersion or sprinkling, and by infusion orpouring. Although any of these methods would be valid,only the method of infusion or pouring is now allowed inthe Church.8:00 PM to 9:00 PMQ. 647. What are the chief ceremonies used in solemnbaptism, and what do they signify?Sunday, September 13oFirst CCD Sunday Grades K-4A. The chief ceremonies used in solemn baptismare:9:15 AM to 10:15 AMoOktoberfest1 PM to 6 PMCasting Call for Dinner Theater:CALLING ALL ACTORS!Come out, join the fun,and take a bow.Our director, Linda Hasson,will be holding auditions for theannual Mater Ecclesiae Dinner Theater play. Theplay has been one of Mater’s top fundraisers.If you are interested in auditioning, please contactLinda Hasson at gulthar@comcast.netor 856-905-6191 for more information.1. A profession of faith andrenouncement of the devil to signify ourworthiness;2. The placing of salt in the mouth tosignify the wisdom imparted by faith;3. The holding of the priest's stole tosignify our reception into the Church;4. The anointing to signify the strengthgiven by the Sacrament;5. The giving of the white garment orcloth to signify our sinless state afterbaptism; and6. The giving of the lighted candle tosignify the light of faith and fire of lovethat should dwell in our souls.

CCD – Religious EducationAll registrations must be completed before August31st. If you have not already done so, please return completedforms with payment to the Rectory Office.Questions? Call Rectory, 856-753-3408.DON’T DELAY!!!LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON THEFIRST DAY OF CCD CLASSES.Prayer Chain for Special Intentions& Intercessory PrayerMater Ecclesiae parishioners who have a needfor intercessory prayers or who wish to commit toparticipate in our Prayer Chain should contact LouDiLoreto at 609-304-4911 or sifulou@comcast.net.Mater EcclesiaeCouncil #12833Meetings are held on the2nd & 4th Mondays of themonth at 8:00 PM in the Knights Room. The ScripturalRosary and Prayer for Vocations are said at 7:30 PM in theChurch. New members are welcome. The Scriptural Rosarycan be found on their website: www.KofC12833.org.The 4th Degree Knights of ColumbusAssembly Anima Christi No. 3294Meetings are on the 4th Monday of the Month at8:30 PM. The Assembly is the 4th degree arm of the MaterEcclesiae Knights of Columbus and performs the color corpsduties.Nursing Home MassOn the Second Friday of each month at 10:45 AMvolunteers pray the Rosary and attend Mass said by Fr. Pasleyat Virtua Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.Tuesday Night ConfessionsThe Sacrament of Penance is available every Tuesdayevening from 8 PM to 9 PM.Pro-Life ApostolateMeetings are on the third Thursday of each month,7:30-9:00 PM. The Pro-Life Newsletter is published eachmonth and is available in the Narthex and online at ourWebsite www.materecclesiae.org.Men’s ScholaA New auxiliary Men's Schola has formed. It is open tomen and boys ages 14 & up. All musical experience levels arewelcome; no previous experience is necessary. Please contactJohn Rotondi at jrkc122703@verizon.net or 856-669-7783.DRESS CODEWe want to foster the greatest reverence and respectfor Our Lord at Mater Ecclesiae. Our attire is an outwardexpression of our love for the Lord and shows how importantHe is to us. It is also a sign of our respect for the House ofGod. Therefore, one should always wear their “Sunday Best”to Mass: modesty, good taste and common sense shouldprevail. Accordingly, the following rules apply: NO SHORTS, EVER, FOR MEN, WOMEN ORCHILDREN.Women: No revealing clothing, low necklines, shortskirts or bare midriffs. Please dress modestly with dignityand self-respect. We suggest that women wear a headcovering.Men: No tattered, soiled work clothes, old jeans or gymclothes. Please wear “business or business casual attire”to set a good example for our young men and boys.SupportOurKnightsCouncil and an Order ofTraditionalCarmeliteMonks!You can order coffee from theMystic Monks through the Knights ofColumbus web site. Get great coffee andsupport the Knights. Selection includesPremium Blend, Dark, Medium andLight Roast, Decaf Arabica, and assortedflavored coffees.To learn more or place an order go here:http://www.kofc12833.org/coffee.htmlTimber WolvesThe Federation of North American Explorers, aCatholic faith based movement for boys and girls, ages 6-18,meets on Thursdays in Bishop DiMarzio Hall from 6:30-8:30PM. For more information see: www.northstarexplorers.orgor contact akela@northstarexplorers.org.Leaders for Timberwolves NeededThe Federation of North American Explorers isseeking female leaders for our girls Timberwolves (ages 8-12)and Explorers (ages 13-17).Full training and guidance will be provided, so allthat you need to bring is a willing spirit, a joyful heart, and adesire to serve our youth. The leaders are part of a world-widesisterhood, supporting each other in this unique cause.Come and help us build up Christ’s kingdom onearth!*CAP training, fingerprinting, and backgroundchecks will be provided.Please contact Dani Hasson atdanihasson@verizon.net if you are interested.