PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We at St. Matthew Catholic Church are a community of faith and love dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ. We are committed to spiritual growth through active worship, education and ministry. We provide an environment to support a Christ-centered way of life. Through our actions others will be drawn to Christ. www.SaintMatthews.org T-SSOT O3,2021 St. Matthew CATHOLIC CHURCH C/PO/CC 2700 SE V A · T, K 66605 (785) 232-5012 : (785) 232-0028 S.MCS 1000 SE 28 S · T, KS 66605 (785) 235-2188 S.MELC 1000 SE 28 S · T, KS 66605 (785) 233-1220 AC (785) 232-5012 ( 243) P: F. J M. T (. 204) [email protected]D: D A [email protected]A: B B (. 201) rjbrox@saintmatthews.org B: Y R (. 202) [email protected]PS/VC: M L (. 200) [email protected]P-TPS: A L (. 217) [email protected]AA: S C [email protected]M//: C P O SP: T L (. 216) [email protected]SS: J R (. 215) [email protected]ELCD: M M (. 234) [email protected]CRF: S S (. 210) [email protected]PC: D () D. D A B B S C D F R S FC: R D (C) SAP: C F (C) (Consult Parish Directory for phone numbers) MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. See Page 3 for Weekday Mass Schedule Confessions: Saturday 4 p.m. and Wednesday 6:00 p.m.
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We at St. Matthew Catholic Church are a community of faith and love dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ.
We are committed to spiritual growth through active worship, education and ministry. We provide an environment to support a Christ-centered way of life.
Through our actions others will be drawn to Christ.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
See Page 3 for Weekday Mass Schedule Confessions: Saturday 4 p.m. and Wednesday 6:00 p.m.
Communion Rite
The Lord’s Prayer: “At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Now that the Eucharistic Prayer has ended, the priest invites everyone to join him in reciting the Our Father. Notice, that this prayer is to be said as a gesture of obedience: “At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, …” Recall that the Lord invites us not to be so wordy as we pray (see Mt 6:7). We must be concise and to the point, for the “Father knows what you need before you ask him” (Mt 6:8).
The phrase that follows, “we dare to say”, is a reflection on the true sonship of Jesus. He alone is the true, natural Son of God; the only begotten Son of the Father. Now we dare to call ourselves His brothers and sisters. But this is pre-cisely who we are. For Jesus united Himself to us so that we may unite our-selves to Him: “… when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are chil-dren, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God” (Gal 4:4-7). Therefore, we come in reverence and respect before the Father; not making any presumptions on how we ourselves have merited such an inheritance: “He [God] has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have re-demption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:13-14).
“Our Father” - When these words are placed on the lips of our Savior, Jesus proclaims to the world that He is willing to share His Sonship with all of us. This sharing applies to us as we learn to share Christ’s love with everyone, including our enemies. We are not simply defined by culture, economics, politi-cal parties, or social status. We are a community inspired by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World, who died once and for all (see Rm 6:10). We celebrate this universality of sonship when we come to the reali-zation that we are not alone in our relationship with God. We are one family and therefore responsible for and to each other. MY HOUSE WORKSHOP FOR MEN
A Catholic/Christian, 3-day confidential workshop for men seeking freedom from pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors will be held on October 14-16 at Savior Pastoral Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Experts Dr. Todd Bowman, Fr. Sean Kilcawley and others are featured to lead the inten-sive workshop. Register to attend at http://www.centerforhealingkc.com or call 816-786-6063. CDC, state & county guidelines for Covid-19 will be followed to help ensure Everyone’s safety.
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Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is open to the public, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.—3 p.m. The office is CLOSED on Friday.
Bulletin Deadline: Monday noon, in writing.
Who is a parishioner? One who is registered and regularly participates in the liturgical life of the parish and demonstrates support of the parish mission by completing and fulfilling an annual commitment of time, treasure and talent.
To register in the Parish: We welcome anyone interested in being an active member of our parish. Please call the Parish Office (232-5012) and we will mail registration materials.
Baptisms: First time parents (or those who have not attended a class within the last three years) must meet with Fr. John prior to the scheduling of the baptism for your child(ren). Please call the Parish Office for information. Baptisms are celebrated monthly.
Marriages: Couples are required to contact Fr. John at least 6 months prior to the anticipated wedding date and BEFORE making any other arrange-ments or reserving a reception hall.
Anointing of the Sick: If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please see Fr. John after Mass. The sacrament is available to all those who are ailing physically, mentally or spiritually.
MESSAGE FROM FR. JOHN
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Sunday, 10/3 “Popcorn Sunday”/refreshments served by the Cub Scouts in the Parish Hall following each Mass 8:00am Mass/Church 10:30am Mass/Church
Monday, 10/4 5:30pm Mass/Church
Tuesday, 10/5 8:05am Mass/Church 6:30pm Cub Scouts/Parish Hall East (PHE)
Wednesday, 10/6 8:05am Mass/Church 6:00pm P.T.O. Meeting/Parish Hall West 6:00pm Confessions/Weekday Chapel 6:00pm Topeka Parochial League Volleyball/Gym 6:30pm School of Religion Classes/School
Thursday, 10/7 8:05am Mass/Church 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Rosary/PHE 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Planning Mtg/PHE Friday, 10/8 6:30pm AlAnon/St. Luke Rm
Sunday, 10/10 8:00am Mass/Church 10:30am Mass/Church 6:00pm 8th Grade Confirmation Class/Church READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2021 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [cf. 5]/ Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8 [3]/ Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 [15]/ Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/ Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9 [9]/ Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12a]/ Lk 11:27-28 Next Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27
St. Matthew Parish: “The Refrigerator Page” This page is provided for you to add to your family’s information center, the “fridge!”
MASS INTENTIONS
October 4 - October 10
Monday………………………………….…...…St. Francis of Assisi 5:30 p.m. - Loretta Dreher
Tuesday………………..……...............Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:05 a.m. - † Vince Melvin, Jr.
Wednesday…………………….………Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:05 a.m. - Special Intention for Pat Spinelli
Thursday……...……….………..………... Our Lady of the Rosary 8:05 a.m. - † Brian Dreher
Friday………………............................Weekday in Ordinary Time No Mass
Saturday ….……Vigil, Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. - † Mary Gladys Burgardt
Sunday…...……....……Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. - † George & † Gloria Layton
10:30 a.m. - All St. Matthew Parishioners
PRAYER CORNER… We pray for those among us who are ill and
for their caregivers, for those experiencing a hardship or difficulty and for those in the Armed Forces. To place someone’s name on the prayer corner, please call the Parish Office (232-5012).
FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES
Terri Foland Regis Campbell, III Janet Shupe Alberta Gutierrez Ralph & Celia Rivera George Forst Jan Forst Bob Broxterman Karl Alber Tracy Costales Sharon Hess Janel Meier Ketter Anna Davenport Chloe Gruber Brooklyn Morrison
Victor Alber Jerry Armstrong Wilma Payne Ruby Glotzbach Tina Guerrero Toni Brown Kay Becker Diane (Weigel) Reynolds Melanie Stadler Margaret Dolan Katie (Paulussen) Fritton Dean McAmis Don Swietek
Barb Decker Kenneth Lambotte Melvin & Barbara Ketter Virginia Zink Lucille Kaiser Ray Jenisch Marilyn Becker Ray May Rachel Root Karla Rodehorst Kathy Reynoso Justin Tostado Regis & Sandra Campbell
Lynn Fr. Aaron Peters Steve Avila David Finnegan Arleen & Terry Randles Nina Nelson Ridge Overholt Angela (Carson) Allen Pat Spinelli Marilynn Harre Mike Grabauskas Joe Ehalt Stephanie Alber Mary Alber
Logan Golder Jacob Weigel Eric Dimmer
Jackson Randles Christian Radabaugh
Grant Latendresse
Javier Rodriguez Ashley Moulden
Brayden McConnell
Michael Duncan Rebecca Allen
Eli Latendresse Tristan Butler
Michael Latendresse
Jack Latendresse Jacob Daniels Mitchell Ridder Nathan Pawley Rod Andaya Aaron Oliver
Matthew Dailey Trevor Carson Benjamin Spain
Richard Lomboy Shea Brinker
David Luke Wareham Nathan Pollack Dylan Treadwell Austin Brinker Tashina Miller Nick Newsom Josh Hahn
Ulric Baumgardner
Billy Fehrenbach Marvin
Fehrenbach Craig Loughlin Nick Gawdun Alan Bennett Angelo Cruz Abby Hays Alvin Pierce
Roberto Caceres Melissa-Jo Rivera
Mike Perry Chad May Barry Price Dalan Pittz
Anthony Stallbaumer Paul Alber Nathan Hunt Bryan Smith Glenn Ortiz
Michael Tibbits Danielle Burke Jesse Adams Greg Cochran
Therein lies the...rib “If I were God…” is a dangerous way to start a sen-tence, but how many of us do this? Probably more regularly than we would like to admit. Even if we don’t verbalize the sentiment, we likely think it from time to time. Most of us finish that statement with some genius, original idea for eradicating difficulty and pain from the world. If I were God, I wouldn’t let anyone go hungry. If I were God, all wealth would be equally distributed. If I were God, war wouldn’t exist.
I imagine that, when we think thoughts like these, God shakes His head and wonders why we don’t look a little harder at the whole of His creation — because I can promise you, it’s never lacking.
When Adam had a need for a companion, God used what was available: Adam’s rib. Everything that He had put into place was already perfect, already com-plete. Woman was a new creation, but not a new spe-cies. Adam searched through all of creation to find the perfect mate, but God had tucked the answer in-side of His creation all along.
SMCS STUDENTS EARNED THE PRIVILEGE OF WEARING JEANS BY DONATING ITEMS TO THE PARISH HYGIENE DRIVE. Some of our 8th grade girls helped deliver the items to the parish.
The faculty, students, and staff of St. Matthew Catholic School would like to extend a big THANK YOU TO BILL FORKENBROCK AND WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE AT 29TH & CALIFORNIA for their generous donation of antibacterial hand wipes. We are truly blessed by their kindness and generosity!
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
APPLES ARE IN SEASON AND SO WE INVESTIGATE ALL ABOUT APPLES. We weighed, measured, and graphed the apples, and we increased our vocabulary as we discussed the different tastes in the apples. After tasting 3 types of apples we chose which one was our favorite and then colored that box on the graph. Red apples won!
TO SCHEDULE A TOUR OF THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER or for enrollment information, please contact Melissa Meinhardt, Director, 785-233-1220, [email protected].
Come one! Come all! Make plans now to join with thousands across our country to take a stand for our preborn citizens. Our Topeka Life Chain will be at two locations: 21st & Wanamaker Streets 29th & California Streets We will be praying for an end to the abortion holocaust, for healing for those who have lost their children through abortion, and for the conversion of those in the abortion industry. Signs are provided at the sites. Bring the whole family! Strollers, lawn chairs, water bottles, umbrellas, are welcome. If you can't stay the entire time, that's okay. Stay as long as you're able.
CALLING ALL CATHOLIC GENTLEMEN The Knights of Columbus is an international order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend values in a busy changing world. Our St. Matthew Council #13012 will be holding a membership drive at all Masses the weekend of October 9/10. When you become a member of our Council, you will find that the Knights of Columbus brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. If you would like to join today simply go to KofC.org/joinus and enter council #13012 for more information. FUTURE EVENTS • October 7, 7 p.m. – Council meeting in East Parish
Hall, rosary at 6:30 • October 8-10, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Tootsie Rolls distribu-
tion to benefit those with intellectual disabilities • Oct 9-10 - Tootsie Rolls distribution after each Mass
to benefit those with intellectual disabilities • October 17, 3 p.m. – Council Exemplification of new
members and those who have not yet attained 3rd degrees
THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OUR TACO/SALAD BAR DINNER. The Knights of Columbus appreciate your support. Should any Council member, or a member of his immediate family, become seriously ill or pass away, please contact David or Lyle. Please keep Lyle advised of any address, phone or email changes. COUNCIL CONTACTS Grand Knight: David Rose 785-633-1357 [email protected] Financial Secretary: Lyle Staley 785-213-1741 [email protected] Website: topekakofc.org
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
HAYDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
GIVE THE GIFT OF A CATHOLIC EDUCATION! Hayden is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Families that fill out an application for an incoming Freshman by Thanksgiving, will receive the Early Bird, $200 tuition reduction! What do you have to lose? Contact us at [email protected] if you would like to explore a faith based education. HAYDEN IS SCHEDULING TOURS for families that have an interest in pursuing a Faith Filled High School Education. Families will be partnered with a Hayden Student Ambassador. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes with a 15-minute question and answer session. Send an email to [email protected] to schedule your visit.
HAYDEN CHEER AND WILDCAT DANCE TEAM CLINIC, October 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. All students K-6th are invited to participate! Participants will learn a set of cheers and a dance to perform during halftime of the last home football game and will receive a t-shirt to wear for the performance. A light snack will be provid-ed during the clinic. This is a combined fundraiser for the Hayden Cheer and Wildcat Dance Teams. Thank you for your support of our programs! The fee for the clinic is $35 and checks can be made to Hayden High School. There will also be an opportunity to purchase an optional bow to wear the night of the performance for a separate $5 charge. Payment must be remitted at time of clinic. For questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
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REGIONAL NEWS ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 209 Third St., Perry, TODAY, October 3, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Turkey or Ham Dinner plus homemade pie, $10/adults, $5/ages 10 & under. Outdoor activities for children, country store, raffle, silent auction, BBQ ribs and beer garden. MASS OF INNOCENTS: Have you or someone you know lost a child or loved one during pregnancy or in early infancy? If so, Archbishop Naumann invites you to commemorate this loss at a Mass on Sunday, October 24, 1:00 p.m., at Holy Spirit Parish in Overland Park, KS. This annual Mass gives parents, grandparents, siblings, or other loved ones the opportunity to receive consola-tion, whether the loss was recent or many years ago. Even if you have not personally experienced this kind of loss, you are invited to join us at this Mass to support those who have. For questions or more information please contact Brad DuPont, 913-647-0301 or [email protected]. FINDING HOPE: Surviving Suicide, Accidental Death, and Sudden Loss. Join others on October 13, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Church of the Ascension, 9510 W 127th St., Overland Park, KS. Presenters will be Deacon Ed Shoener, Co-author of the books Responding to Sui-cide: A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders and When a Loved One Dies by Suicide and Jennifer Hub-bard, president and executive director of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, which she founded in memory of her daughter who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. The event is free.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND AFGHAN EFFORTS The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked CCNEK to help in the resettlement of Afghani citi-zens. There are two different types of Afghani “cases,” those with a special immigrant visa (SIV) and those la-beled “evacuees” seeking asylum due to the crisis. SIV families have permanent status and are able to partici-pate in programs like temporary assistance for needy families, food stamps, etc., as they begin building a new life in the United States. Those seeking asylum receive a one-time “welcome money” of roughly $1,200 but are not eligible to participate in governmental programs like those with permanent status. This makes our asylum seekers even more in need of support from agencies like CCNEK. We will be resettling both in our area. More information is available at https://catholiccharitiesks.org/afghanistan-humanitarian-crisis/. If you are interested in assisting CCNEK in our mission to “Welcome the Stranger Among Us,” we are in need of household donations, financial dona-tions, medical care, legal assistance, rental apartments or houses, and volunteers. You can contact us at [email protected] to donate or volunteer.
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY PASSED AWAY Sheri Arpin, niece of Marj Kurtz
Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones at this time of sadness.
PLEASE ADD TO THE PRAYER LIST Bill Dinkel ALTAR SERVER TRAINING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 6:00 P.M. IN THE CHURCH Do you want to serve our Lord at the Holy sacrifice of the Mass? If you are in the fourth grade to adult and are interested in being trained to be a “server” during Mass, then this training is for you. Training is required for all new and returning servers; you must attend both sessions. Parent(s) are encouraged to attend this training with your child. Consider participating to-gether as Altar Servers at the table the Lord. A third class may be needed on October 26 to ensure we are able to cover everything.
THE FREEDOM AL-ANON GROUP now meets at St. Matthew Church in the St. Luke Room at the Parish Conference Center, Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. Family and friends of those suffering from alcohol or addiction are welcome.
