First Sunday of Lent 10 February 2008

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 8:00 AM February 9th + Michael Pribola req. by Mr. & Mrs. James Conway & Sons 5:00 PM The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 8:30 AM February 10th Mary Finuoli Intentions req. by Frank & Liza Cocciolillo 11:00 AM James Batchelor, Sr. Intentions req. by Lou & Kathy

DiLoreto Monday 8:00 AM February 11th Jan Phillips Birthday Intentions req. By Tony & Chris

Razzano Tuesday 8:00 AM February 12th + Frank Rodio, Sr. req. by Family Wednesday 7:30 PM February 13th + Albert Andreotti, Sr. req. by Rosemary Andreotti Thursday 8:00 AM February 14th + Lorna Paratore req. by Ben Paratore Friday 8:00 AM February 15th Alice & Joe Johns Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday 8:00 AM February 16th + Albert Andreotti, Sr. req. by Rosemary Andreotti

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

THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS

Sunday February 10th I Class FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Readings: 2 Corinthians 6, 1-10 & Matthew 4, 1-11

Monday February 11th III Class Monday of the First Week of Lent Comm. Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes Readings: Ezekiel 34, 11-16 & Matthew 25, 31-46

Tuesday February 12th III Class Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Comm. Seven Holy Founders of the Servites Readings: Isaias 55, 6-11 & Matthew 21, 10-17

Wednesday February 13th II Class EMBER WEDNESDAY DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Readings: Exodus 24, 12-18; 3 Kings 19, 3-8 & Matthew 12, 38-50

Thursday February 14th III Class Thursday of the First Week of Lent Comm. Saint Valentine, Priest & Martyr Readings: Ezekiel 18, 1-9 & Mathew 15, 21-28

Friday February 15th II Class EMBER FRIDAY Comm. Saints Faustinus and Jovita, Martyrs DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Readings: Ezekiel 18, 20-28 & John 5, 1-15

Saturday February 16th II Class EMBER SATURDAY DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Readings: Deuteronomy 26, 12-19, 1 Thessalonians 5, 14-23 & Matthew 17, 1-9

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

Join us on the second Sunday of each month

after both Masses for Breakfast!!

Second Sunday Breakfast February 10th

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.

Looking for a simple yet powerful way to teach your children about pro-life work? Seeking a worthy cause for your Lenten almsgiving? Then be sure to pick up a baby bottle from one of our Knights of Columbus. Most long-time parishioners know how the program works: Keep the bottle in a conspicuous place in your home, adding cash to it as frequently as you can, or simply as a reminder of your intended donation and the pro-life cause. Return the bottle on Passion Sunday filled with cash or a check (payable to Mater Ecclesiae Knights of Columbus). Donations will be used to support the use of ultrasound equipment at a local pregnancy center. As reports have clearly shown, ultrasound pictures are one of the best ways for convincing couples to choose life for their babies rather than abort them.

Once again this year, the Diocesan Rice Bowl Collection will take place after

the conclusion of Lent. Operation Rice Bowl is the official Lenten Program of Catholic Relief Services. For 33 years, Operation

Rice Bowl has called 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. Perhaps you can give up a cup of coffee, soda, or a snack and place the money you would have spent in an envelope to be given for the Rice Bowl Collection. Each sacrifice is an act of Charity that will benefit those who have so little and know real, physical hunger. Please be generous!

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, 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, 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, Nancy Numair, Pam O’Brien, Cole O’Drain, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Marion Rosetti, Stephen Rukke, Vicki Sanchez, Bea Schiavo, Justin Schiavo, Kaylin Schiffer, Harold Scull, Dr. Michael 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.

Knights Kick Off

Annual Baby Bottle

Project

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

sifulou@comcast.net.

Novella Children’s Choir Catholic Doctrine Nights

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.

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. The next meeting

date is February 11th. Schola Caritas

MENS Homeschool Support Group

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.

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 tradmom@comcast.net or Kelly M. at fatface78@yahoo.com.

To join a Choir at Mater Ecclesiae, please contact our music director:

CCD Classes Nick Beck at 609-216-2925, or Beck_39@yahoo.com

CCD Classes meet on the second and third Sundays of 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.

Piano & Vocal Instruction

Classes for all ages are currently forming and include: Group piano lessons for children; Group vocal instruction for children; Group vocal instruction for adults. Private piano lessons for all ages are also available. There is a fee for these lessons. Contact Karl at (856) 482-7402 or email trico827@comcat.net

CCD FUNDRAISER

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

The Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate

Meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 PM. Don’t throw away those empty printer

cartridges and old cell phones! The Pro-Life Newsletter is available in the Narthex and online at

our Website www.materecclesiae.org . 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.

Nursing Home Mass

On the Second Friday of each month at Latin Classes 11:00 AM, volunteers pray the Rosary and attend the Mass said by Fr. Pasley at the Nursing Home at Virtua in Berlin. Especially during this Season of Lent, we encourage everyone to consider this act of charity, so eloquently described in the Gospel of Matthew XXV, 40. For more information, contact the Rectory Office 856-753-3408.

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.

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Prima Latina 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.

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 dhasson2@comcast.net for more information.

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Upcoming Choral Masses

Only two Choral Masses are still available. To sponsor one of these Masses, please place the donation in an envelope, with intention/ dedication, name of the sponsor, and the Choral Mass requested. Return the envelope to the Rectory Office.

Saturday, March 22  9:00 AM   Tenebrae of Holy Saturday  $200.00 Saturday, March 22   T.B.A.  Easter Vigil  $800.00  Please note:   Because  the Easter Vigil Mass  is $800.00, as  in  the past,  two donors may split the cost and donate $400.00 each.   Contact the Rectory  if you would like to donate toward the Easter Vigil    

Clubs at Mater Ecclesiae

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 dhasson2@comcast.net.

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 dhasson2@comcast.net

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. 74 challenging achievements are divided into five categories or “paths’ designed to reflect our own pilgrimage toward our Heavenly Father. Club meets two Fridays a month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact:Mary at dre@materecclesiae.org

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 currently meet one Friday each month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact Stephanie or Mary at dre@materecclesiae.org

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 cwhasson@comcast.net.

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 Ecclesiae.) Contact: Lou at 856 988-5062 or sifulou@comcast.net.

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Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 7:00 PM Every Friday evening during Lent

Lenten Soup

Supper

Join us after Stations of the Cross On Friday evenings in Bishop DiMarzio Hall

For a simple, soul-warming supper Of a Lenten soup and bread.

Each week during Lent, except Good Friday,

we will serve delicious vegetable-based soups.

Easter Cannoli Fundraiser Fifth Annual Cannoli Sale to Benefit Mater Ecclesiae Our parishioner, Marianna Kane, will once again make and donate 1000 Cannoli Italian Pastries to Mater Ecclesiae. You can choose ricotta cheese, vanilla or chocolate filling. These delicious pastries are authentically Italian and homemade to order. The cannolis will be available for pickup on Palm Sunday, March 16, just in time for your Easter celebrations. You can order them filled or ready-to-fill (so you can easily fill them yourself at home). Look for the sign-up list in the Narthex. Please be sure to include the Mass time when you will pick up your order.

PAYMENT IN CASH ONLY!!!

ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 9th!