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Parish Information Of The Roman Catholic Community
7:30 and 11:30 am
SERVED BY
Very Rev. Steven Conner………………………………….....Pastor Rev. George Sharp………………………………….….In Residence Rev. Gerard Graziano…………………………..…….In Residence Deacon Drew Dickson………………….….Permanent Deacon Pastoral Council Chairperson Deacon Joseph Romano………………….Permanent Deacon Keith Guthrie………………….……...Music Minister/Organist Julie Guthrie………………………………...……….Leader of Song Francine Dowd……...….Administra ve Asst. to the Pastor Lorraine De Simone……..Secretary/Religious Ed. Director Ray Kerrison…………………………………………..………...Trustee Lauren Larkin…………………………………………………….Trustee
……………….. .7:30 am
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Very Rev. Steven Conner………………………………….....Pastor Rev. George Sharp………………………………….….In Residence Deacon Drew Dickson………………….….Permanent Deacon Pastoral Council Chairperson Deacon Joseph Romano………………….Permanent Deacon Keith Guthrie………………….……...Music Minister/Organist Julie Guthrie………………………………...……….Leader of Song Lorraine De Simone……..Secretary/Religious Ed. Director Ray Kerrison…………………………………………..………...Trustee Lauren Larkin…………………………………………………….Trustee
Parish Information Of The Roman Catholic Community
Sunday, January 30, 2022 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 31 St. John Bosco, Priest and Religious Founder 7:30 Maria Bussanich req. Son John Angelo Altamura req. Sr. Catherine Tuesday, February 1 7:30 Joseph M. Sucek req. The Family Father George Sharp req. A Friend Wednesday, February 2 The Presenta on of the Lord 7:30 Joseph L. Benvenu req. Wife Lillian Charles Nicholic req. Doris & Steve Kedes Thursday, February 3 St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr St. Ansgar, Bishop 7:30 Marino Picinich req. Maria Scrivanich John Su ora req. Frances Picinic First Friday, February 4 7:30 John Su ora req. Benito Mircovich Clara Altamura req. Sr. Catherine First Saturday, February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 8:30 Recita on of the Holy Rosary 9:00 Paul Reiser req. John Bussanich 4:00 Roberta Ann Stellakis req. Denise & Augie Diaz Sunday, February 6 Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 People of the Parish 10:00 Ralph Scarpa req. Very Rev. Steven Conner 12:00 Anna Martucci req. Ron & MaryAnn
Parish Mission -
Welcome to St. Matthew Parish
We, the people of St. Matthew parish are called by Baptism and sent forth by Christ to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the spirit of
faith, and community, we invite all people to join us in bringing people closer together and closer
to God.
PRAYER REQUESTS A Time To Be Healed
Valerie Acevedo, Hailey Almonte, Junior Conner, Donna Conner Armstrong, William Conner, Wade Dickson,
Fran Dowd, Annie C, Margaret Foley, Sarah Han, John Jukic, Carolyn Mangino, Regina Maniere, Janice O’Neal,
Susan Ruszala, Ethel Sco , Judy Sco , Clare Sharpe, Tim Sullivan,Nick Spadaccini, Razan Wadi
A Time To Serve All Men And Women in our Military, here and abroad
A Time To Return To The Lord Nicolo Busanich, Melvin Yori, Mario Bronzino
Stewardship Of Treasure
“Peace - the first gi of the risen Lord. As Disciples of Jesus, We are called to be grateful and generous.
In Giving, you will receive the peace of Christ.”
Financial Informa on for last week and this week will be available In next week’s bulle n
HOW MUCH IS 5 %
Weekly Income $150 $200 $300 $400 $500 Offering $7.50 $10 $15 $20 $25
This weekend’s second collec on, January 30rd, is our
SNOW REMOVAL & HEATING COLLECTION
Next weekend’s second collec on, February, 6, 2022 is our
REGULAR MONTHLY COLLECTION
Your generosity is greatly appreciated
We accomplish this by: Conforming our lives to the image of Christ through prayer and worship.
Contributing to the growth of the parish by spreading the Gospel message in our words and actions. Being faithful stewards to St. Matthew, by sharing our time, talents and treasures. Lend-ing support to the leadership of our parish, work-
ing together to fulfill our parish mission.
FOOD PANTRY HOURS Monday - 3 to 5pm Tuesday - 4 to 6pm
Wednesday - 2 to 4pm
Dear Parishioners Of St. Ma hew Parish Collec on of non-perishable food items is an
Ongoing parish program, especially during the Winter months
The Food Pantry of St. Ma hew Parish is in need of the following items:
Cake Mixes, Peanut Bu er, Jelly, Toiletries, Toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.
Soups, Meats & Milk, Eggs and Frozen Veggies
Tuna Fish, Beans, Rice Paper Towels, Cleaning Products
The Food Pantry accepts: Packaged Fresh Meats
And Fresh Produce
Blessing of the Throats will take place on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 right a er the 7:30 am Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will take place on
FRIDAY, February 4, 2022 From 8:00 am to 9:00 am
ALL ARE WELCOME
St. Ma hew Parish will be offering a
MARIAN CENACLE
On First Saturday, February 5, 2022
Immediately following the 9:00 am Mass
ALL ARE WELCOME
Third Saturday Mass for Recovery and Healing All are welcome to Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter
For the Third Saturday Recovery and Healing Mass on SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 19th at 12:00 noon.
This special mass speaks to those affected by the use and abuse of drugs and/or alcohol and for those who love them.
Current religious gathering protocol will be strictly followed For those unable to a end in person, we will be videotaping
the mass for later viewing on our Facebook page (h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/FrJimMcKenna)
And/or website (h ps://father jimmckenna.org We hope to again offer virtual par cipa on through Zoom.
For informa on please contact The Father Jim McKenna Memorial Fund at 201-281-6247 or
Visit our website at h ps://fatherjimmckenna.org
Readings for the Week – February 6, 2022
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5, 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26 ]
February 6, 2022 – Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
Evidence makes the case every time. We may remember the aroma from the oven that proved a match for the great taste and Mom could smile that her chocolate cake was a winner every time.
Or when the pigskin receiver breaks the plane and the ref raises both his arms, the fans can rightly roar approval as the late touchdown seals the win for their team.
Or when the facts about the case and the physical evi-dence is overwhelming, the jury renders its guilty verdict, and the prosecutor exults in victory.
These and other happenings are part of life on this great blue ball floating in the cosmos. Such is our life with Christ, or rather our life as committed Christians. We have seen the evidence; we are convinced; we are decid-edly for Christ as Head and the Church as His Body on earth.
In today’s Gospel passage from Luke, fishing nets near to the point of sinking their boat at Christ’s command are all that Peter, James, John needed to follow Him. Of course,
the immediacy may have taken a few days, in order for the men to settle their fishing business affairs and make things right with their spouses and children. But that does not weaken Luke’s point that the change was quick and decisive.
One could argue that their decision was prompted by the logical conclusion that some kind of miracle was in opera-tion here and that Jesus was authentic. Otherwise it made no sense to cancel out a whole night’s effort that brought in no fish until the Man from Nazareth said to “put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch.”
It seems to me that some such miracle would be the only way that a son’s or daughter’s, sibling’s or friend’s long defection from the faith would easily turn around unless said persons get to believe the clear evidence Christ pre-sented for Himself in the bible. Add to that how His fol-lowers have produced many saints that we know of and some we don’t. Of course prayer counts immensely in this situation, calling on Christ for His inestimable help.
It is a mistake to think that any person’s 12 or even 16 years of Catholic education could preclude such defec-tions. Only the internal acceptance of Christ can do that, along with a certain maturity and life experience. Good example is a required supplement. The devil’s ways are often accepted as the norm these days by older adults. Besides, he is often too subtle and clever for the young. For example, they have no idea that internet porn can destroy any wholesome attitude toward sex and mar-riage.
A farmer once asked his neighbor if he might borrow a rope. “Sorry,” said the neighbor. “I’m using the rope to tie up my milk.” “Rope can’t tie up milk.” “I know,” replied the neighbor. “But when a person doesn’t want to do some-thing, one reason is as good as another.”
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