Second Sunday of Lent 4 March 2007

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 8:00 AM March 3rd + Nicholas Meglio req. by Rose M. Meglio 5:00 PM The Living & Deceased Members of Mater Ecclesiae Sunday 9:00 AM March 4th + Michael Petrowsky, Sr. req. by Christine Vysochansky 11:30 AM + Phyllis McGovern req. by Bill Zeccola Monday 8:00 AM March 5th + Randolph Louis Magras req. by Fernando & Donna Magras Tuesday 8:00 AM March 6th + Walter Klitzusky req. by Len & Marianna Kane Wednesday 7:30 PM March 7th Purgatorial Society Thursday 8:00 AM March 8th + Hellen Bellm req. by Larry, Trina, Michael, & Tammy

Ferringo Friday 8:00 AM March 9th In Thanksgiving to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Saturday 8:00 AM March 10th + John Robel req. by Sophie Robel

THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL CALENDAR AND READINGS FOR MASS

Sunday March 4th I Class SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4, 1-7 & Matthew 17, 1-9

Monday March 5th III Class Monday of the Second Week of Lent Readings: Daniel 9, 15-19 & John 8, 21-29

Tuesday March 6th III Class Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent Comm. Saints Perpetua & Felicitas, Martyrs Readings: 3 Kings 17, 8-16 & Matthew 23, 1-12

Wednesday March 7th III Class Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent Comm. Saint Thomas Aquinas, Confessor & Doctor Readings: Esther 13, 8-11; 15-17 & Matthew 20, 17-28

Thursday March 8th III Class Thursday of the Second Week of Lent Comm. Saint John of God, Confessor Readings: Jeremias 17, 5-10 & Luke 16, 19-31

Friday March 9th III Class Friday of the Second Week of Lent Comm. Saint Frances of Rome, Widow Readings: Genesis 37, 6-22 & Matthew 21, 33-46 7:00 PM - Stations Of The Cross & Benediction

Saturday March 10th III Class Saturday of the Second Week of Lent Comm. Forty Holy Martyrs Readings: Genesis 27, 6-40 & Luke 15, 11-32

t that time, Jesus took Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: and He was

transfigured before them. And His face did shine as the sun, and His garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with Him. And Peter answering, said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if Thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for Thee, one for Moses, and one for Elias. And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them; and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is My Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him.

Matthew 17, 1-5

Mass Schedule Changes

Beginning on April 15th, Low Sunday, (the Sunday after Easter) the new

Sunday Mass times will go into effect:

8:30 AM Low Mass 11:00 AM High Mass

CCD Registration for 2007-2008

CCD registration will take place on March 11th and March 18th from 10:15 to 11:15 AM and again in April on April 15th and April 22nd from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. These will be the only four dates available to register for CCD. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and Baptismal certificate if you are registering him or her for the first time. For any questions you may contact Mrs. Spooner.

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

(Please note, beginning on the fourth Sunday of April, the class will meet 9:45 – 10:45 AM)

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newsletter or to subscribe. Please send your story ideas to Saveria Symons at parishnewsletter@materecclesiae.org.

or to Kevin or Kelly Meyers at webmaster@materecclesiae.org. (All submissions are subject to the approval of Fr. Pasley.)

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Please note the following schedule changes for April: Grades K through 4 and the Confirmation Class will meet on April 15th (this is the third Sunday). Grades 5 through High School will meet on April 22nd. All classes will

meet 9:45 to 10:45 AM.

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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, Anne Byrne, 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, Matthew Flynn, Gus Friedel, Howard Gellman, Joseph Gerage, Gordon C. Gladden, Ann Graziano, Barbara Hale, Kathleen Hess, 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, Zachary Myers, Clayton Myers, Nancy Numair, Pam O’Brien, Doug Pallidino, Diane Passarello, Michael Pozanski, Carol Rader, Christina Razzano, Sophie Robel, Marion Rosetti, Stephen Rukke, Jamie Salvucci, 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.

Operation Rice Bowl This year ollection

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Charity that will benefit those who have so

, the Diocesan Rice Bowl Cwill take place after the conclusion of Lent.

Everyone is encouraged to put aside a sacrificial donation each week during Lent,

and to bring that donation in at the clusion of the season. Perhaps you c

ive up a cup of coffee, soda, or a snack andplace the money you would have spent in an

envelope to be given for the Rice Bowl Collection. Each sacrifice is an act of

little and know real, physical hunger. Please be generous!

CCD Classes Meet Next Sunday,

10:15 – 11:15 AM March 11th

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la Caritas, a chanchoir for gentlemen, is forming to sing twice the Sunday High Masses.

Repertoire will include the ordinaries, Hymns, and some Propers of the Mass. Pleaseregistration form by the Music Room. Rehearsal Schedule will be announced and posted.

The House of Charity

Please return your pledge cards so that we

can reach our Parish Goal as soon as possible. Thank you!

Catholic Doctrine Nights

about Do you want to learn more your Catholic Faith? We now have monthly classes to learn about Catholic Doctrine. The classes will

meet 7-9 PM. The next meeting will be on Monday, March 12th, the second Monday of March, because of the scheduled Choral Mass for the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19th.

The Mater Ecclesiae Pro-Life Apostolate Meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:00 PM. The Next Meeting is March 15th. The

P ro-Life Newsletter is available each month in theNarthex and online at our Website.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BENEAT 7:00 PM FRIDAY EVENINGDURING LEN

Mater Ecclesiae Council

Prayer for Vocations are said at 7:30

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#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

PM in the Church before each meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.

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We can be sure that we love God’s children when we love God and do what He has commanded.

1 John 5:2

March CAP Sessions Announced The Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth

and Adults is arranging several more CAP sessions. The CAP (Child Assault Prevention Program) sessions are part of the Diocese of Camden’s program of prevention under the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. These sessions teach attendees the mechanics of reporting child physical and sexual abuse as well as bullying concepts and how to help children feel safe, strong and free.

Over the past years, there have been many of these sessions already offered throughout the diocese. The Diocese of Camden requires all adults in regular contact with children to attend one of the sessions. Diocesan Policy requires adults to attend once every five years.

The following sessions will be offered in March:

1. Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 7:00 PM, Queen of Apostles, Pennsville, Conference Room, 856-678-5400

2. Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 7:30 PM, Holy Name of Jesus, Mullica Hill, Parish Center, 856-478-2294

3. Thursday, March 22, 2007, 7:00 PM, Christ the King, Haddonfield, Church-Lower Level, 856-429-1600

To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults at (856) 583-6165 or email ddiggons@camdendiocese.org to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.

In the event of inclement weather, please call the location the day of the session

to see if the session is still being held. The telephone numbers of each Rectory Office are listed above.

This is My Beloved Son, hear ye Him.

Lenten Reflection #2 Second Sunday of Lent

Matthew 17, 1-9

Today’s Gospel tells of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus takes the Apostles Peter, James and John up to a high mountain where they witness His transfiguration: His face shines like the sun and His garments become white like the snow. Moses and Elias, who represent the law and the prophets, appear and bear witness to the divinity of Jesus. A brilliant cloud overshadows them and the voice of God the Father is heard saying: “This is My Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased: Hear ye Him.” Matthew’s Gospel is read on the Second Sunday of Lent and on the Feast of the Transfiguration, August 6th. During Lent, the Transfiguration foretells the glory of the Lord as God, and His Ascension into Heaven. But first is the Passion: as we prepare ourselves for the most holy week of the year, let us meditate upon this Gospel. Do we hear Him? And in hearing, do we act? Are we guided in our daily lives by the teachings of our Lord?

CCD FUNDRAISERS Thank You for Your Continued Support!

Help us get cash for your trash! Drop off your empty inkjet & laser cartridges, used cell

phones in the “Cartridges for Kids” Collection Box in the Saint Martha Room. Tell your family, friends, and Businesses

Campbell’s Labels for Education! Save Campbell Soup Product Labels & Proofs of Purchase from other products such as Swanson, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, and V-8 Juices & drop them off each week in the

Campbell Soup can in the Saint Martha Room.