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St. Matthew the Apostle
Catholic Church 2715 North Sarah Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63113-2940
Office: (314) 531-6443 or (314) 531-6444
Fax: (314) 533-7318
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: www.stmatthewtheapostle.org
Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Public Masses are currently suspended
MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 AM, Church
Monday: 8:00 AM, Sts. Teresa & Bridget Rectory
Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM, St. Matthew Rectory
Thursday: 11:00 AM, Homer G. Phillips Apartments
Friday: 7:00 AM, Missionaries of Charity Chapel
Saturday: 5:00 PM, St. Matthew Rectory
Feast Days: 6:00 PM, Church
RECONCILIATION By appointment only
Parish Staff
Parish Life Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald
Pastoral Associate: Father Kevin Cullen, S.J.
Parish Secretary: Peg Murphy
RCIA Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald
Music Minister: Judith Jackson
Youth and Young Adult Minister: Pam Mason
Bookkeeper: Eric Thimsen
Pastoral Council
Sheryl Williams, Vice Chair
Jesuit in Residence
Father Daniel White, S.J.
COMMUNITY HELP ORGANIZATIONS
St. Vincent DePaul Society 2715 North Sarah Street 289-6101, mailbox 1169
Northside Youth & Senior Service Center 4120 Maffitt Ave. 531-4161 or 531-1937
St. Charles Lwanga Center 4746 Carter Ave. 367-7929
C. H. I. P. S. Health & Wellness Center 2431 North Grand Blvd. 652-9231
St. Louis Catholic Academy 4720 Carter Ave. 389-0401
St. Matthew’s Apartments 4067 Lincoln Ave. 534-5400
Stanley & Clayton Rice Family Center* 4145 Kennerly Ave. 531-6443
* CONTACT THE RECTORY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE FOR SCHEDULING AND
RENTAL OF FAMILY CENTER.
For instructions in the Catholic Faith, or in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,
Reconciliation or First Communion, call the Office.
For marriages, call the Office 6 months in advance.
Over 100 Years
in the “Ville”
Founded
1893
Founded 1893
Building the Kingdom of God
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020
The Resurrection of the Lord
Reading I
Acts 10: 34a, 37-43
We ate and drank with Him
after He rose from the dead.
Reflection: In the Acts of the Apostles, St.
Peter gives witness to the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ. He reminds us
that as women and men of faith, we “receive
forgiveness of sins through his name.” Does
the name of Jesus describe how I live my
life of faith in our world today?
Psalm 118
This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad!
Reading II
Colossians 3: 1-4
Seek what is above, where Christ is.
St. Paul, in his letter to the Colossians,
expresses the meaning of Christ’s death and
resurrection. We who have been raised with
Christ do not focus on the things of this
world, but seek what is above, where Christ
is seated at the right hand of God. Do I
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: The very heart of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church is Jesus Christ present on the
altar. Our mission, born at that altar, is to be sent forth into our neighborhood in order to
build up the Kingdom of God. The labor of this effort must address in deed more than in
word the needs of our people.
search during these days of uncertainty for
the Risen life of Christ over the fears in
today’s world?
Sequence
Christians, offer your thankful praises.
Gospel
John 20: 1-9
He had to rise from the dead.
In John’s gospel, Mary discovers that the
tomb is empty. She brings that news to
Simon Peter and the disciple whom Jesus
loved. Mary, the apostle to the apostles,
invites them to join in her resurrection
experience. When they share in her
experience, they too come to believe in the
Risen Lord. As we share our experiences of
the risen life of Christ, do I deepen in faith?
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Scripture Readings for April 13th – 18th
Easter Season / *Mass Intentions
Monday: Octave of Easter
Acts 2: 14, 22-33; Ps 16; Matt 28: 8-15
*People of the Parish
Tuesday: Octave of Easter
Acts 2: 36-41; Ps 33; John 20: 11-18
*People of the Parish
Archbishop Carlson has suspended public Masses
in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, beginning
March 16, 2020 through April 30, 2020.
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
Bible Study will resume when it is safe
for people to gather. We are currently
reading in The Book of Job,
Chapters 32-37.
If you would enjoy receiving a “review
quiz” over the assigned readings,
please send your email address to Peg
at [email protected] .
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked enemy defend me.
At the hour of my death call me,
bid me come to your side, that with your
saints I may praise you forever and ever.
Amen
George J. Alexander, Rosemary Alston,
James Barnes, Brown Bogan,
Mildred Brewer, Bessie Colter,
Norman Hardieway, Jr.,
Walter Paul Hebron, Sr., Gilbert Holmes,
Annie Jackson, Ruby Lee Jones,
Marion Kelly-Gordon, Melba King,
Morris Lee, Benjamin Lewis,
Thomas J. McGuire, Sr.,
Paullette Mitchell, Alfred Ridley,
Elizabeth Snadon, Barbara Jean Taylor,
Willey Vincent, Roland Wheeler,
Daisy M. Whitley.
Wednesday: Octave of Easter
Acts 3: 1-10; Ps 105; Luke 24: 13-35
*People of the Parish
Thursday: Octave of Easter Acts 3: 11-26; Ps 8; Luke 24: 35-48
*People of the Parish
Friday: Octave of Easter
Acts 4: 1-12; Ps 118; John 21: 1-14
*People of the Parish
Saturday: Octave of Easter
Acts 4: 13-21; Ps 118; Mark 16: 9-15
*People of the Parish
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Second Sunday of Easter/
Divine Mercy Sunday
Reading I
Acts 2: 42-47
All who believed were together
and held all things in common.
Psalm 118
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good,
His love is everlasting. [Alleluia]
Reading II
1 Peter 1: 3-9
God has given us new birth to a
living hope through the resurrection
of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Gospel
John 20: 19-31
Eight days later Jesus came
and stood in their midst.
WE REMEMBER
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
PASTOR’S CORNER
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Easter Sunday concludes the Sacred Triduum
and begins the Easter Season. We move into a
time of reflection on how we witness to what
we have seen and heard. We announce to
others that Jesus Christ is Risen … He has
risen indeed! The tomb is open and empty.
The Risen Christ is among us. His creative
love renews our world.
Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 11 at 8 pm http://cathedralstl.org/live/
Easter Sunday, April 12 at 8 am http://cathedralstl.org/live/
Easter Fire: The light of Christ shatters the
darkness. In story and song, the Word reveals
a history of hope, a journey with our God.
Baptismal Water: Living waters cleanse and
refresh, bestowing the Spirit of God upon us,
renewing us and new members into Church.
Holy Oils: New oils of the Sick, of Cate-
chumens and Chrism are blessed and brought
into Churches for our journeys ahead.
Word and Eucharist: We announce what we
have seen and heard. Our story of faith is told
as love is heard and communion is shared.
Our salvation history has moved from incar-
nation to revelation in Jesus Christ. We hear
“Do not be afraid!” The Easter Season
begins in hope and joy. We rise up from sin
and death into new life. We search and find a
way to love that heals, true confidence that
strengthens, and daily life that invites our
creative love to reign. Easter Peace!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Pastoral Team
Birthdays for the Month of April
Demitrius Taylor - 4,
Tiffany Mingo- 6, Martin McCabe- 8,
Hatta Rose Brinkley, Chiwetel Ezepue,
Marquez Buck, Léna Jackson - 14,
Kameron Hay, Mya Lawrence - 17,
Juanita Blackshear, Kendall Mason,
Kyshawn McCabe - 21, Brad Anderson,
Sister Regina Bartman - 22,
Alexis Carrasquillo - 23, Tellany Graham - 24,
Jerry Hall - 25, Gretchen McCullum,
Jerry Nichols - 27, Aisha Tolliver - 28,
Autumn Chillers - 30
Anniversaries for the Month of April Jean and the late Leo Glaze - 12
RESTING AT HOME
Flora Hailey, Lurline Short
RECENTLY DECEASED
Harriet Howard
HOSPITAL/REHAB/NURSING HOME
Liz Bell - Northview Village
Marsha Curry - Oak Knoll
Annie Cunningham - Village North Rehab
Remember in your prayers all the
Homebound and Sick of our parish: Angela Brand, Geraldine Chissem,
Henrietta Clay, Charity Green,
Mary Hoskins, Ricki Kibby, Doris Mason,
Gretchen McCullum, Tiffany Mingo,
Juanita Patton, Crystal Small,
Eunice Stafford, Bradie Wilson.
Pope Francis’s Urbi et Orbi prayer:
In Jesus’ words, Pope Francis asks “Why are
you afraid? Have you no faith?” He invites us
to pray for all who directly suffer from
COVID 19. We pray, too for all those people
who are the care givers and first responders,
our grocers and government workers in our
communities. We ask Madonna della Stada
for her intercession and care. Amen.
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PARISH NEWS
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Our Lady of the Street (Madonna della Strada)
Our Mother Mary, intercessor and guide,
we turn to you in prayer with your Son, Jesus.
Gain for our families, our parish, our Church,
our neighborhoods, our nation and our world,
healing and well-being in mind, body and spirit.
During this Easter Season
protect those most vulnerable and fearful,
strengthen those tested and tried by sickness,
offer empathy and compassion,
We pray
knowing the love of your Son, Jesus
this day and always,
Amen
No matter what form the Cross takes, Easter always follows Good Friday.
Let us continue to pray for one another!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Any parishioners who have moved, changed
phone numbers or email addresses … please
update your information on our parish website
or email Peg at [email protected] .
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a
new system for safe environment compliance
called Prevent and Protect STL. Everyone
ministering to minors and vulnerable adults
(clergy, employees and volunteers) in the
Archdiocese are required to register in the
new system before Dec 31, 2020.
Please go to www.preventandprotectstl.org
to register and to watch the video. For fur-
ther assistance, contact Peg Murphy, Child
Safety Coordinator, with any questions or
for further assistance.
April 4 and 5, 2020 Offertory
$ 495.00—General Fund
$ 425.00—Online Giving
$ 45.00—Rice Bowls
$ 2.00—Catholic Home Missions
Weekly Goal $ 1,885.00
Total Offertory for the Month of April
$ 967.00
Recipients for the Month of April
Palm Sunday: Catholic Home Missions
Good Friday: Holy Land
Easter Sunday: Collection for Retired Priests
3rd Sunday: De La Salle, Inc.
4th Sunday: St. Louis Catholic Academy
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
Our Parish Pastoral Council met last Sunday, April 5, (on-line mind you) to
evaluate and discuss the Special Assembly and Future of Parishes Final Report. The
Council members were given an update from the Parish Life Coordinator on news for
the Parish.
The Special Assembly on Sunday, March 15 went well and met its objectives.
Approximately, one third of the parish community attended the Sunday Conversation.
A survey was issued and collected as necessary data to complete the Future of Parishes
Final Report. The second part of meeting involved reviewing the prioritizing the results
of the Parish Survey identifying the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
(SWOT). These results of this conversation will be used in the development of the
strategic plans for the parish. The Pastoral Council thanks the parishioners for their
participation which shows how much our parishioners care about our parish and offer
their input.
The Future of Parishes Final Report from St. Matthew was submitted on Friday,
April 3. The report concluded with “it is the desire of the parishioners of St. Matthew
the Apostle for the parish to remain open as a Jesuit staffed parish with a Parish Life
Coordinator. The members of St. Matthew the Apostle desire to grow in membership,
have a vibrant community , where members are excited to come and to live out their
Christian calling and mission. Parishioners desire to work toward being a strong
beacon in the neighborhood community. If another parish closes, St. Matthew is
positioned to grow. If growth occurs, the parish has the capacity to hold more
parishioners and more Jesuits can reside in the parish.”
Parish Life Coordinator Report
St. Matthew has accepted the invitation to be a practicum site for theology
students from Aquinas Institute looking to understand and strengthen their skills
In pastoral care and parish leadership.
Beginning with the new financial year, another Jesuit will reside in the rectory.
Fr. Thomas Greene will be the Provincial of the Central and Southern Jesuits
beginning July 31. His desire is to live at St. Matthew and may assist with parish
masses, but is not a member of the Parish Staff.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Parish Pastoral Council Report
April 5, 2020 Meeting
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Food Pantry Collection Day is usually the Four th Sunday of each month. Dur ing these days,
food pantries are finding it difficult to have the resources they need to help. Please keep those who
search for warm meals and food items in your prayers. And thank you for how you continue to help
those in need with your prayers and resources.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
IN REMEMBRANCE
Patrick W. Rush Patricia Rush
IN LOVING MEMORY
Mabel Hall Gregory Hall Leo Hall Jarvis Hall Gail Hall Mattie Hall
In Memory of
Clifton and Erna Martin
Alladin & Rezia Martin
William & Augusta Theriot
And All Family Members Who Have Passed
Habitat for Neighborhood Business We support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and others who share our mission to
increase commercial investment in under-served neighborhoods.
Contact Gladys Smith, Program Administrator, at 314-977-3625.
“Strengthening Neighborhood Businesses”
In times when there are concerns about exposure to
disease or spreading of a virus. On-line Giving is a
convenient option to continue to support your church
and its mission.
Go to www.stmatthewtheapostle.org and click on the Online Giving link. It is quick and easy.
Other options are Bill Pay from your bank and/or to mail your check to the parish office.
Your support throughout the year helps sustain our church and her ministries.
An African American Pilgrimage to The Legacy Museum and Memorial of Peace and Justice in
Montgomery, Alabama, June 12—14, 2020. Sponsored by the St. Char les Lwanga Center . Call
Mrs. Cox at the Center for additional information. 314-367-7929.
Updated Parish Calendar
All of our Parish in person meetings, rehearsals, classes and gathering
are postponed until we can safely gather together.
Saturday, April 11 — Easter Vigil Liturgy: http://cathedralstl.org/live/
Sunday, April 12 —– Easter Day Liturgy: http://cathedralstl.org/live/
Monday, April 13 —— Easter Monday: Parish Office Closed
Tuesday, April 14 —— Parish Staff meeting: on-line; Bible Study, review quiz emailed
Wednesday, April 15 -Admin and Finance meeting: on-line
Saturday, April 18 — Confirmation Class, on-line
Sunday, April 19 —— Divine Mercy Sunday
Monday, April 20 —— Parish Staff meeting: on-line; PPC Agenda
Tuesday, April 21 —— Bible Study, review quiz emailed
Sunday, April 26 —–— Third Sunday in Easter
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In Loving Memory of
Leroy & Maudesta Gougisha Jerone “Ronnie” Gougisha
In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.
Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.
Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver
Loving Memory of
Michael L. Bell. Sr. Edward A. Bell, Sr.
In Loving Memory of
Stanley & Clayton Rice Ernest &Lucinda Rice John & Mary Briggs
Clayton & Althlee Williams
Be a member of The Holy Name Society
Breakfast Club—2nd and 4th Sundays from 10:30-11:30 am in the Family Ctr.
In Beloved Memory of
Carl Jacob Westfall
Carl Lewis Westfall
Sophia Alexander Westfall
Ann A. Parker William “Beanie” Westfall
In Memory
of
Beaulah & Walter McPherson
Mildred & Barney Simms
And Other Family Members
In Loving Memory of Jannia Fields
Vivian Kirksey Henry Frank Clay, Jr.
In Loving Memory
of
Ida Collins Albert Mason, Jr.
Lindell Collins Ernest Collins
Lindell Collins, Jr. William Collins. Sr.
In Loving Memory of Burton & Ruby Woods, Paul & Victoria Powell,
George Powell, Willie Paul Powell, Charles “Bobby” Powell, Elenora Ross,
Mattie Toney, Elijah “Joe” Turnage, Equellia Woods
IN MEMORY OF CECIL A. GRANBERRY, SR. 1939-2015
In Memory of Helena C. Anthony Shawn C. Anthony
Lloyd Tilghman Francis Tilghman
Theresa Tilghman John O. Tilghman
In Memory
of Harrison & Minnie Lee Josephine Neal Daisy Whitley Morris Lee Sylvester Bassett Lillie Johnson
Be a member of
St. Ann Sodality
Attend Mass regularly Meetings every 3rd Sunday
In Memoriam
Oliver McCullum Raymond Prisby, Sr. Levester McCullum Mary Prisby Holliday Ruby Williams Gladys Prisby-Ross Willa Mae McFarley Raymond Prisby, Jr.
Virginia Ann Saunders Russell E. Prisby Vivian Prisby
In Loving Memory of
James & Margaret Bland Theresa Frisch-Gordon
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Beloved Father & Mother and Grandmother
In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.
Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.
Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver
In Loving Memory of
Martin & Mae Duggan
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In loving memory of Thad Hollie, Jr., Esq.
“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abiding in the word of the Lord, because you
know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
IN MEMORIAM
Deceased Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Matthew
Beatrice Blackshear Leo Glaze Lillie Johnson
Henry Brown Cloteal Harris Al & Felecia Leake
Dorothy Cain Gwendolyn Harris Ruth Mitchell
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