Dear Mary Mother of the Church Religious Education Families,
This week, we were notified that a member of our parish F.i.R.E. Program has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. Please remember this parishioner in your prayers. This member of our F.i.R.E. family attended our program on Sunday, January 10. This parishioner has not been in any of our parish buildings or on campus since that time and is currently quarantining at home.
We remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our families and staff during this time. We continue to follow all Federal, State, and Diocesan Guidelines regarding mitigation, sanitization, and social distancing and are exercising every effort to keep everyone as safe as possible. If you have a concern and wish to speak with us, please contact the Parish Office at 717-653-4903.
Please join us in praying for our sick parishioner, as well as all those who have been impacted by this virus.
God bless!
MMOC News
IMPORTANT INFO FOR FiRE FAMILIES
March for Life
The 2021 March for Life is being held in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 29. Catholics Defending Life of Lancaster (CDL) is planning to send 3 busses. Adults wanting to attend should phone Rosie at 717-397-6966 for mandatory bus seats and complete trip details. Interested MMOC teens (7th grade – 12th grade) should contact Beth Christensen [firemmoc@gmail.com] for more information. Buses will undoubtedly be half-full. However, CDL is obligated to pay for full passenger seating. Those reluctant to attend in person can attend in spirit by helping to pay for empty seats. Donations should be sent to CDL, c/o Anne Marie DiCarlo, 19 Deerfield Rd., Lancaster PA 17603. View the March on EWTN.
MMOC Youth Ministry Update
We are ardently working to update our email address list for teen nights. Please send Mrs. Christensen (firemmoc@gmail.com) an updated email address at your earliest convenience if you are NOT receiving youth ministry emails. Thank you for your patience.
MMOC YM NIGHTS: Dinner, Devotion, Discussion, and Surprises are in store for you on these epic youth nights. There's always a crazy theme and always a fun game or activity up someone's sleeve. Yes, we might even take you to a surprise location! YM Nights are held in the Social Hall from 6-8 PM on the following Wednesday evenings: January 20, February 3, and February 17. More dates to follow shortly.
MMOC YM NIGHTS: Dinner, Devotion, Discussion, and Surprises are in store for you on these epic youth nights. There's always a crazy theme and always a fun game or activity up someone's sleeve. Yes, we might even take you to a surprise location! YM Nights are held in the Social Hall from 6-8 PM on the following Wednesday evenings: January 20, February 3, and February 17. More dates to follow shortly.
Ninh Thi Tran Funeral Announcement
With sadness, we announce that Father Tcheou’s mother, Ninh Thi Tran, passed away very early this morning, Thursday, Jan 7th. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the comfort of Father Tcheou’s family.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Mother of the Church on Jan 16th at 11:30 AM. Attendance at the Mass will be limited. If you wish to attend the Funeral Mass please email Deacon Joe at deaconcingle@gmail.com no later than Jan 13th. We will notify you by Jan 15th if we are able to accommodate your request to attend the Funeral Mass.
There will be a public viewing from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Jan 16th.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Mother of the Church on Jan 16th at 11:30 AM. Attendance at the Mass will be limited. If you wish to attend the Funeral Mass please email Deacon Joe at deaconcingle@gmail.com no later than Jan 13th. We will notify you by Jan 15th if we are able to accommodate your request to attend the Funeral Mass.
There will be a public viewing from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Jan 16th.
Youth Ministry Event
MMOC proudly supports ONE VOICE.
All 7th - 12th graders are welcome to join this Sunday (Jan 10th) after the 11 AM Mass at MMOC. For more info, go to: onevoiceym.org
All 7th - 12th graders are welcome to join this Sunday (Jan 10th) after the 11 AM Mass at MMOC. For more info, go to: onevoiceym.org
First Confession
Hello MMOC Family!
With joy we prepare for the upcoming First Confession of our 2nd Grade students on January 16th. Please pray for these children and their families as the children prepare to receive this wonderful sacrament. For more details on the penance service please contact Beth Christensen at firemmoc@gmail.com.
With joy we prepare for the upcoming First Confession of our 2nd Grade students on January 16th. Please pray for these children and their families as the children prepare to receive this wonderful sacrament. For more details on the penance service please contact Beth Christensen at firemmoc@gmail.com.
New Lifespan Issue
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Note on this week's Mass Schedule
Hello MMOC Family!! Just a reminder about this week's Mass Schedule. We will not be having morning Mass on Tuesday (Dec 29th), Wednesday (Dec 30th), and Thursday (Dec 31st).
We will be celebrating the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God on Thursday evening at 5:30 PM (Vigil Mass) and Friday (Jan 1st) at 11 AM.
We will be celebrating the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God on Thursday evening at 5:30 PM (Vigil Mass) and Friday (Jan 1st) at 11 AM.
No Livestream of Dec 27th 11 AM Mass
Hello MMOC Family. Unfortunately the two volunteers (Fr. Tcheou and Deacon Joe) who manage our Livestream process are not available this weekend. Consequently Mary Mother will be unable to livestream the 11 AM Dec 27th Mass. Our apologies. 😢
Deacon Joe's first 2021 New Year's Resolution is to train additional people to manage our Livestream. God bless! 🙏🙏🙏
Deacon Joe's first 2021 New Year's Resolution is to train additional people to manage our Livestream. God bless! 🙏🙏🙏
Christmas Mass Update
Please note that MMOC will be live-streaming the 4pm and 10pm Christmas Eve Masses and the 11am Christmas Day mass on our YouTube channel.
You may CLICK HERE to access our YouTube Channel.
Christmas Mass Information
Hello MMCO Parishioners!
If you haven't already contacted Deacon Joe, please use this link, Christmas Sign-Up, to identify which Mass you plan to attend. If the Mass you wish to attend is full, kindly choose, and plan to attend a different Mass.
Please Note: This Sign-Up is NOT A GUARANTEE OF A RESERVED SEAT.
We need your support to make our Christmas Masses as enjoyable and sacred as possible.
Thank you and have a blessed Advent Season!
MMOC Parishioners
Hello Parishioners!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please click on the link below to update your contact information. Your feedback will improve our ability to stay connected and provide you with timely updates of activities and events at Mary Mother of the Church. Thank you in advance!
God Bless You,
Deacon Joe
Please Welcome......
Please welcome our new registered parishioners:
Timothy, Colleen, Thomas & Ryan Ford;
Erica Keen;
James and Colleen Sheehan;
Welcome!!
Our Parish warmly welcomes the newly ordained Deacon Joseph Cingle! Bishop Ronald W. Gainer has assigned Deacon Cingle to our Parish to assist Father Tcheou with the pastoral care of our parishioners. Deacon will be assisting at Holy Mass, preach at Holy Mass throughout the year, assist with the various Faith Formation programs of our Parish, preside at Baptisms and Funeral Services outside of Holy Mass, and also coordinate the various ministries of charity. Deacon and his beautiful wife, Pamela, are overjoyed to be a part of our Parish Family! May the good Lord bless his work now and always.
WeShare Online Giving
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Dear Parishioners,
I am pleased to inform you that we now have the option to contribute to the parish through online giving. MMOC has teamed up with WeShare from Liturgical Publications, the publisher of our bulletin. LPI has been a wonderful partner for many parishes besides us, their reputation is sterling. Using WeShare makes the act of donating simple and easy, while at the same time keeping the process safe and secure. It is available for parishioners who would like to make online donations to our weekly offerings, as well as other parish collections.
You can set up a recurring weekly or monthly payment, allocate different amounts for different collections and view complete, accurate financial records at any time. Those who wish to continue to use traditional methods of offering may do so, however, please consider using WeShare. Some of the benefits for the parishioner include: no need to write checks; you can give even if you are unable to attend Sunday services; and your contribution amount can easily be adjusted. The benefits for the parish include; less time necessary to process the collection; more consistent giving with recurring contributions; online donation summaries for record-keeping; and accommdates all special parish collections and appeals.
There are two ways to sign up:
1) Scan the "QR" code found on the flyer in today's bulletin
2) Go to our website by clicking here and click on the Online Giving with WeShare on the home page. Once you do either of these steps, it is easy to set up your account.
If you have any questions about the program or about setting up your account, please don't hesitate to call the parish office. Thank you for all the ways you generously support MMOC.