Spiritual Ministry :: Mater Dei

“Mater Dei” Women’s Guild – Rita Clasby

The program provides an opportunity for women to grow spiritually through guest speakers and a retreat or pilgrimage. The opportunity of fellowship with other women of the parish follows each meeting. We try to bring Our Blessed Mother to the ladies as both a support and role model in our daily lives. All women of the parish age 18 and over are welcome. Meetings are the 4th Wednesday of each month, September through May. Dues are $5.00. We are totally supported by our Annual Craft Fair held in October each year. We close the year with a Mystery Ride Dinner in May!

This Guild was established in 1998.

MATER DEI WOMEN’S GUILD

PROGRAM FOR 2011
Welcome to our 13th year of the Mater Dei Women's Guild Program

Opening Meeting: September 28th ~ 7:30 pm in the church

Guest Speaker: Rev. Edward M. Riley
Father's topic will be: Fatima, Pope John Paul II and Today

~ Dean of Men/Director of Pastoral Formation St. John's Seminary, Archdiocese of Boston ~ Father Riley is also the Spiritual Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima ~ he is a long time friend and supporter of the Mater Dei Guild!

Refreshments in Our Lady's Hall following meeting!
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October 22nd – ANNUAL MATER DEI CRAFT FAIR

Our Lady's Hall ~ from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.

RAFFLE ~ LUNCH ~ BAKED GOODS ~ "REAL" CRAFTERS

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October 26th ~ 7:30 pm in the church

Guest Speaker: Rev. Roger Landry, Fall River Diocese

~Fr. Landry was ordained in 1999 ~ he is the Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua parish in New Bedford ~ Contributor to The Anchor a weekly publication ~ a graduate of Harvard with a major in Biology ~ worked as a researcher at Mass General Hospital for four years before entering the Seminary ~ knowledgeable in Theology under Pope John Paul II ~ a retreat facilitator and the brother of Scott Landry of the Archdiocese of Boston who brought us all our wonderful Women's and Men's conferences over these past years!

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November 16th ~ 7:30 pm in the church

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Celebrant of the Eucharist: Rev. Charles J. Higgins, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish

~ A beautiful evening of celebration of the Eucharist and the honoring of our deceased guild members as well as all our beloved family and friends! Father always makes this a very special night!

This is a nice evening to attend prior to our families gathering for Thanksgiving

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December 14th ~ 7:30 pm in the church

Guest Speaker/Vocalist: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

~ Jaymie is a musician, author, contributor to the Pilot, mother of eight children, a convert, and a beautiful vocalist ~ Jaymie always brings us a beautiful message with scripture and music during this beautiful time of the year ~ a good way to escape for a couple of hours the secularism of Christmas and enjoy the peace of the Birth of Our Lord and Savior!

All parish community is welcome to join us for this beautiful night of music and inspiration!

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Any questions about the Guild or Speakers please call: Rita 781-585-2477