Second Sunday of Advent 10 December 2006

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 8:00 AM December 9th + Helen, Walter & William Belcher req. by Mr. & Mrs.

Anthony Trevelino 5:00 PM The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 9:00 AM December 10th + Francesco Cavallo req. by Mark Cavallo 11:30 AM + Pauline Hilbert req. by Nancy Hilbert Monday 8:00 AM December 11th + Margaret Gaskill req. by Mr. & Mrs. John Leahy Tuesday 8:00 AM December 12th + Margaret Gaskill req. by Mater Ecclesiae & St. John

Neumann Pro-Life Apostolate Wednesday 7:30 PM December 13th Purgatorial Society Thursday 8:00 AM December 14th + Morris M. Rubin req. by Mark Cavallo Friday 7:30 PM December 15th

+ Anna Cavallo req. by Family & Friends Saturday 8:00 AM December 16th + Dorothy Agnes Szymczak req. by Josephine D’Angelo

Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12

THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS

Sunday December 10th I Class SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10

Monday December 11th III Class Saint Damasus I, Pontiff & Confessor Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: 1 Peter 5, 1-4; 10-11 & Matthew 16, 13-19

Tuesday December12th III Class Our Lady of Guadalupe Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: Wisdom 24, 23-31 & Luke 1, 39-47

Wednesday December 13th III Class Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Comm. Feria of Advent Readings: 2 Corinthians 10, 17-18; 11, 1-2 & Matthew 13, 44-52

Thursday December 14th III Class Feria of Advent Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10

Friday December 15th Mass at 7:30 PM III Class Feria of Advent Readings: Romans 15, 4-13 & Matthew 11, 2-10

Saturday December 16th III Class Saint Eusebius, Bishop & Martyr Comm. Feria in Advent Readings: 2 Corinthians 1, 3-7 & Matthew 16, 24-27

Sub Tuum Praesidium

e fly to thy patronage, O Holy Mother of God! Despise not our petitions in

our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever glorious and Blessed Virgin.

hank y0u to Mrs. Mary Spooner for a great job in organizing the St. Nicholas Festival. Thank you also to all of the wonderful

cooks who donated to our Pot-Luck Dinner and to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a wonderful success.

Family Dance Night

Come join the fun for an evening of Ballroom Dancing on Saturday, January 27, 2007, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Admission is free!

Learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing Dances, Polka, Virginia Reel and Line Dances.

Please bring a drink and a treat to share.

Dress Code: Gals: Skirts/Dresses-At least knee-length

(Nothing low cut, tight fitting, or sleeveless, please.)

Guys: Shirts with collars, Dress pants, Dress Shoes

CCD Classes Meet Today

10:15-11:15 AM

Volunteers Needed To Help Install Audio/Visual Equipment

On Saturday, December 16 starting at 10:00 AM we will need assistance running speaker wires and other equipment to connect the new Audio/Visual equipment for the Church. Come out and meet in the Narthex to help Mater Ecclesiae get wired for the Christmas Season.

Christmas Holiday Deadlines

To place an announcement in the Weekly Bulletin, please observe the following deadlines:

December 11th for the December 24th & 31st Bulletins

December 15th for the January 7th Bulletin

Deck the Halls!

If you would like to help the decorating Committee to Begin to decorate the Church, come out on Saturday, December 16th at 12

noon. Look for Jennifer in Bishop DiMarzio Hall

Latin Classes

Are you interested in learning Latin? Mater Ecclesiae now offers a Latin class based on scripture for beginners of all ages. This is the perfect opportunity for parishioners who never studied Latin in school to learn the classic language of the Mass. Classes are free of charge and are held every 2 and 4 Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 AM. nd th

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Mater Ecclesiae Council #12833 meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 8:00 PM in the Knights of Columbus Room.

The Scriptural Rosary and Prayer for Vocations are said at 7:30 PM in the Church before each meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.

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THE HOLY SEASON 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

Catholic Doctrine Nights

Do you want to learn more about your Catholic Faith? We now have monthly classes to learn about Catholic Doctrine. The classes will meet on the third Monday of each

month, 7-9 PM. The next meeting will be on December 18th. Call the Rectory Office (856-753-3408) for more information.

Next Choir Night Thursday,

December 14th at 7:00 pm

The Spirit of Christmas, concert by the Jubilate Deo

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This special event will feature 75 singers, a 70-piece orchestra, and 30 actors, including a live Nativity scene.

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aChorale and Orchestra will be held on December 17

at 2:30 PM at the Commerce Bank Arts Center (Washington Township High School).

ickets are $15, $20, and $25. Discounts on groups of 25 omore. Call 856-858-0693 or visit www.jdco.org for details.

GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT! A WONDERFUL GIFT IDEA!

CCD UN RAI RS

Thank You for Your Continued

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Help us get cash for your trash! mpty inkjet & laser cartridg

artridges for Kids” Collection Box iartha Room. Tell your family, friends, and Businesses

Campbell’s Labels for Education! Save Campbell Soup Product Labels & Proofs of Purchase

ucts such as Swanson, Pepperidge FPrego, and V-8 Juices & drop them off each week in the

Campbell Soup can in the Saint Martha Room.

CCD Times for 2006 - 2007

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CCD Classes meet on theand Third Sundays of Each Month, September to May at 10:15 – 11:15 AM. Grades K-4 and the Confirmation Preparation class meet on the second Sunday and Grades 5-12 meet on the third Sunday.

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greeting, his address is: Fr. James Kelly, OSFS 1120 Blue Ball Road, P OChilds, MD 21916-0043

Mitten Tree

CCD classes will once again be collecting

gloves and mittens for the needy this year.

Please consider donating a new pair of mittens or gloves and hang them on the tree in Bishop Di Marzio

Hall. Thank you.

Retired Religious Collection This Week

Pro Life Fundraiser December

10th & 17th

ALL-OCCASION NOTE CARDS will be on sale after Mass on

December 10th & 17th .

A pack of 10 is only $1.00

Proceeds benefit the work of the Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate.

Upcoming Choir Night

Open to anyone who wants to learn more about what we sing

on Sunday.

Sessions begin at 7:00 PM in the Saint Cecilia Choir Room

Thursday, December 14th

Remember the Sick: Please pray for Fr. Kelly, Fr. H. L. Brignac, Fr. John Byrnes, Fr. Daniel Kehoe, Fr. Rodell, Joseph Arleth, Alfred Bailey, Michael Bazikos, Mary Bernard, Alexandra Bilotti, Dan Bonacorsi, Gerry Bonsall, Michael Bowes, Chris Breen, Milvia Cacich, John Canfield, William Canfield, Catherine Canfield, Kelsey Canfield, Gloria Cascino, Carolyn Casey, The Casey Family, John Robert Conner, Joseph DiSanto, Lucy Donofrio, Gerard Dowdall, Vincent Durso, Dan Estrada, Larry Ferringo, Luke Ferringo, Theresa Ferringo, Rob Field, Carol Flood, Matthew Flynn, Gus Friedel, Howard Gellman, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, John & Velma Horcher, Viola Iuliucci, Mary & Richard Jablonski, Barry & Mary Johnson, Pauline Keys, Merlyn Kinsey, Gregory Kuczykowski, Jr., Grace Linkmeyer, Nancy LaMarche, Agnes B. Lamendola, Gay Lauria, Patricia Lennon, Emilio Marini, Lucia Marini, Tina McGinnis, Barbara Murphy, Clayton Myers, Nancy Numair, Pam O’Brien, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Sophie Robel, Marion Rosetti, Stephen Rukke, Vicki Sanchez, Kaylin Schiffer, Harold Scull, Mary Shoffle, Dr. Michael Smith, Virginia Smith, Kathleen Snyder, Melissa Swart, Ethel Thomas, David Tillstorm, Joseph TreVelino, Louis Tome, Mania Tucholski, Mary Usher, Kathleen Warner, Florence Wiechecki. P.S. Please let us know when someone has become well, so that we may update the list.