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St. Matthew Catholic Church
10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230-2499
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (All Offices) (210) 478-5000
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL (210) 478-5099
NET ADDRESS: http://www.stmatts.org
“The mission of St. Matthew Catholic Church is to be a welcoming community that encounters Christ through prayer, sacraments, and charitable service.”
Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018
St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78230-2499 210 478-5000
NET ADDRESS: www.stmatts.org
PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT 857-8025 Danny Padron [email protected] FINANCE COUNCIL 478-5000 Art Machado BUILDING COMMITTEE 492-2401 Bob Mason SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT Phillip Reede 478-5099 SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 478-5099 Alvin Caro SCHOOL PTC Christiane Garcia, President 316-4356 [email protected] ALTAR SERVERS Richard and Carrie Fuhrmann 492-2064 CATECHESIS-EDUCATION 478-5000 Sister Therese Gleitz (Children) 478-5010 Mari Vallone ( Liturgy w/Children) 478-5019 Natalia Ramirez (High School Coordinator) 478-5011 Michelle Weekley (Assistant High School Coordinator) Gail Dereszewski, (Adult Education/RCIA Director) 478-5004 Beth Duarte (Adult Education Ministries/ACTS) 478-5006 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 478-5060 (Annulments and Convalidations) COUNSELORS 478-5000 Maria Leavy Hoelscher, Ph.D., LMFT 478-5005 Judith Poston, LCSW,CGP 478-5016 Mari Gonzalez, M.Ed., LPC 478-5018 COMMENTATORS/LECTORS 857-8025 Danny Padron EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 342-0351 Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 478-5013 HOSPITALITY 641-7670 Richard Loza MUSIC COORDINATOR 478-5000 Sister Therese Gleitz 478-5010
OFFICE HOURS PHONE PARISH ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 9am-12N 478-5000 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm 478-5099 SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm 478-5024 SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL Tues-Sat 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) 478-5020
PASTOR 478-5000 Rev. Dennis D. Aréchiga PRIESTS 478-5000 Rev. Jake Empereur, SJ Rev. Abel Ruiz Msgr. Juan Alfaro (Living in Residence) DEACONS Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 342-0351 Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 Deacon Tom Fox 521-3377 Deacon Alonzo Guzman, Jr. 538-8526 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 525-8245 Deacon Rafael Lara 601-0800 Deacon Gabriel Mendiola 478-5000 Deacon Michael Nealis 478-5000 Deacon John Ochiagha 478-5000 Deacon Oscar Vela, Jr. 413-1463 RETIRED DEACONS Deas Ernesto Garza, Keith Werner, Roberto Rios, Tom Houle ADMINISTRATION STAFF 478-5000 Paul Canales (Business Manager) 478-5007 Bernard Zarazua (Facilities Manager) 478-5001 Kay Moczygemba (Pastor/Priests/Parish Secretary) 478-5003 Ginger Wurz (Catechesis Secretary) 478-5008 Ursula Flowe (Bookkeeper) 478-5014 Georgia Wall (Senior Center Manager) 478-5017 Bruce Orey (Consolation Ministry) 478-5036 Chris Juarez, (Parish Athletic Director) 478-5027 Bill Cancel (Refugee Ministry) 478-5029 Nanette Dion (Director of Advancement) 478-5015
WORSHIP SERVICE WEEKEND MASS Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11 am, 11:15 am McDonald Family Center Gym Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist, 12:45 pm (All Spanish Mass ) and 6:00 pm DAILY MASS Church Mon.—Fri. 6:00, 8:15 am , 12:05 & 6:00 pm; Sat., 8:15 am Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration Always Open Penance Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 5:30 pm Church (Or you may make an appointment with one of the parish priests) Anointing of the Sick SECOND Sunday 2:00 pm and Also on First Friday following 12:05 pm Prayer Groups English Thursday 7:00 pm Espanol Monday 8:00 pm Novena to Miraculous Medal Tuesday 7:30 pm
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Blessed Sacrament & Altar Society 1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m. ACTS Core Group 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Athletic Association 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m. Burmese Liturgy of the Word Sundays (MCDFCenter) 9:15 a.m. Cancer Support Group 4th Monday 7:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Children’s Mass Sundays(MCDFCenter Gym)11:15 a.m.
Choirs - ACTS Sundays 7:30 a.m. Adults Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Bilingual Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Children’s Saturdays 4:30 p.m. Family Folk Sundays 5:00 p.m. Youth Sundays 10:00 a.m. Christian Meditations Wednesdays7-8p.m. 445-1107 Confraternity of Our Lady of Guadalupe 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. Finance Council 3rdWednesday 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree 1st Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Monday 7:00 p.m. Thursday 6:30 p.m.
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Men’s Club – Holy Name Society 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. Novena of the Miraculous Medal Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Perpetual Adoration Mike Robles 579-0716 Prayer Group (English) Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Refugee Ministry 4th Thursday 478-5029 Respect Life Ministry Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 School Council 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. SCOTS(Dolores Mc Atee) Twice Monthly 340-5449 Scouts (Boys) Stephen Tipps 694-0152 Scouts – Cubs Charles Butcher 437-3057 Scouts – Venturing Larry Grona 696-2889 Scouts -Girl Sharon Beiter 275-6461 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon Spanish Prayer Group Mondays 8:00-9:00 p.m. St. Matthew’s Mission Group 2nd Tuesday 7PM 344-7310 St. Matthew’s Singles (40+) Thursdays MFC RM 106 7:00 p.m. Transportation Ministry 2-3 Days’ Notice 478-5000 Widow/Widower 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. YC 3 (Young Adults 25-40) Beth Duarte 478-5006
QUICK MESSAGE-INFORMATION dial 478-5098 please press Emergency Line for Sickness/Sickness ONLY 1 Mass and Confession Schedule 4 Infant Baptism 5 Marriage (Contact Church 6 Months prior to Wedding Date) 6 CYO Athletic 478-5027 Senior Nutrition Center 478-5017 RCIA/Adult Confirmation 478-5004
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PASTOR’S MESSAGE “On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19-20
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks the word “peace” to his disciples three separate times. In his post-resurrection apparitions Jesus assures his followers that his divine presence will be with them although he will no longer by physically pre-sent to them. The gift of peace and faith are inter-twined: Thomas has no peace until he finally gains faith, albeit through having to physically see and touch Jesus. Remember how blessed we are for having never seen the Son of God yet still be-lieving in him. We are all familiar with the Prayer of St. Francis. Here are two other prayers for peace.
Prayer for Peace Anonymous from Lord, Hear Our Prayer
O God, from whom proceed all holy desires,
all right counsels and all just works,
give unto your servants that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments
and, being delivered from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time under your protection in peace and rest. Through Christ our Lord.
For Reconciliation From the Visigoth Liturgy
Lord God, out of your great love for the world,
you reconciled earth to heaven through your only-begotten Son our Savior.
In the darkness of our sins, we fail to love one another as we should;
please pour your light into our souls and fill us with your tenderness
that we may embrace our friends in you and our enemies for your sake, In a bond of mutual affection.
We make our prayer through the same Christ our Lord.
- - Fr. Dennis
Our Parish family rejoices with you as you prepare for this life-long covenant of love. We know that these next months will be filled with many details planning for your wedding day. In order to help you prepare for your sacramental marriage, take time from your busy schedule as soon as possible to contact Judith Poston at 478-5016 for Marriage Preparation. Together may you follow the way of love as Christ loved you. (Ephesians 5:2).
NEWLY ENGAGED?
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Divine Mercy Chaplet The Divine Mercy Chaplet Will be recited every “First Friday of the Month” (April 6th) at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. It will be followed with the recitation of the Rosary. Come and join us. Please call Deacon Oscar at 210-413-1463.
Apr. 8 Divine Mercy Sunday, Begins at 2:15 p.m. with Mass will be at 3:00 p.m. Apr. 29 Second Collection for Catholic Home Missions Appeal
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM April Class May Class April 9th 6:30 pm May 14th 6:30 pm Completed Registration by 3/24/18 Completed Registration by 4/28/18 Group Baptism 4/28/18 at 11:00 a.m. Group Baptisms 5/26/18 at 1:00 p.m. Completed registration packet is required by due dates. Late registrations will be moved into the following month’s schedule. Registration packets are available at the Administration Building. The child's state birth certificate is required. Please insure that all required forms are provided when packet is turned in! Those that have taken classes at another parish must have a letter of completion. Please contact Deacon Oscar Vela 210 478-5013.
Construction Update The main walls of the gym are in place now. Last week the new sidewalk linking the school and gym as poured. The coming week we will continue to see the steel being erected for the gym roof and the surrounding areas. The ex-terior masonry walls of the building perimeter will also be started. The area around the build-ing is being maintained as you see it to allow crane access to place the steel. The fire lane at the school will remain closed until April 20 to allow for crane access and removal of the casting slabs that were used as a base to cast the gym walls. See the erection of the gym walls with both time lapse and drone views at: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/VrhVBgbwuB. Click on “manual sort order” and change to “sort by date added” to bring the latest videos to the upper left of the pre-views.
SPANISH BAPTISMAL CLASSES Deacon Rafael Lara will be conducting Baptismal Classes in Spanish in the Bride’s Room on the following dates: April 10th and April 17th at 7 p.m. in the Bride’s Room of the Church. Contact him at 210-601-0800 if interested in attending.
Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? -- 1 John 5:5
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ST. MATTHEW PARISH REACHING A MILESTONE!
Many of you know that this year, 2018, marks the 300th anniversary of the City of San Antonio. Did you know that this November our parish will realize its’ 50th year of existence! Also, our school was founded in 1993 and is celebrating its’ 25th anniversary this year as well. What a blessing our founding families and first pastors have given us as they laid the foundation for what has become the second largest parish in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, with over 5,000 regis-tered families, and arguably the parish with the most ministries and organizations and certainly the largest Catholic Elementary and Middle School! We have much to be proud of. In upcoming bulletins we will be announcing future events that will be offered as we celebrate our parish’s 50th anniversary.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017
were mailed to all parishioners who contributed $500.00 or more. If you did not receive a copy and need a statement for tax purposes, please contact the Administration Office at 210-478-5000.
SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, taken from the con-clusion of John’s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. ARA QUE CREAS No sucede demasiado a menudo que el autor de uno de los libros de la Biblia se dirija di-rectamente a nosotros para explicarnos por qué está escribiendo lo que está escribiendo. En la lectura del Evangelio de este domingo, que pertenece a la conclusión del Evangelio según san Juan, el autor nos dice que ha elegido escribir estos acontecimientos para que "crean que Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y para que, creyendo, tengan vida en su Nombre" (20:31). La carta de san Juan retoma esta idea diciendo que: "todo el que cree que Jesús es el Cristo ha nacido de Dios" (5:1); lo que llamaríamos "nacer de nuevo". Nuestra lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles para este Segundo Domingo de Pascua nos muestra exactamente qué sucede cuando los creyentes nacen de nuevo por medio de la fe. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
DIVINE MERCY The celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday is an opportunity to reflect on the theme of how God’s mercy can overcome sin and, as the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments states, “a perennial invitation to the Christian world to face, with confidence in divine benevo-lence, the difficulties and trials that mankind [sic] will experience in the years to come.” This article appeared in the May 2011 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 76, No. 5, page 46).
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We offer our condolences and sympathies to the families of our parishioners who have recently died. Please remember them in your prayers. Bertha Garza, mother of Ed & Richard Garza; Carlos Delgadillo Gutierrez, father of Lupita Lafuente; Reyna Ramos, mother of Irene Ramos and Sylvia Randon; Gloria Butcher, mother of Carmen Munoz; Panuncio Juarez,
father of Felix Juarez; Lucy Mireles, mother of Maria Guzman.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sometimes children acquire nicknames in childhood that stalk them through adulthood: "Pinky," "Boo-boo," and the like. This Sunday was once called "Low Sunday," a step down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is the day when the newly baptized put away their white baptismal robes and returned to their everyday life after a week of in-tense celebration. Of course, the goal was to take up everyday duties with a very new point of view.
A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito, or "The Lord's Day for Putting Away the Albs," so no wonder the nickname "Low Sunday" arose. In the old calendar it was also called "Quasimodo Sunday," after the first word of the opening chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes, or "As newborn infants," a reference to the newly baptized taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo's bell-ringing hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low Sunday, 1467, and named "Quasimodo" for the feast.
--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
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PERPETUAL ADORATION UPDATE
He Is Risen! During Holy Week we recall the events of the Passion of Jesus. We re-live the agony of Ho-ly Thursday and the horrific pain and suffering of Good Friday. At Easter we celebrate the most joyful event of history. The tomb is opened and the brilliance of the Eternal Light, the resurrected body of Jesus Christ, illumines a darkened world. At every mass we experience Easter when we are presented the Holy Eucharist at communion. We hear the words “The body of Christ”, then see and receive the host, and our bodies, our minds, our hearts and our souls are enlightened by the Real Presence of the Eternal Son of God. That moment just before actually receiving communion should be for us a mo-ment of worship and adoration. But that moment is all too brief. In the Blessed Sacrament chapel we have the chance to do what we cannot do in a communion line – spend time in the presence of the Blessed Lord Jesus. It is as if time has stopped at that moment of being presented the Holy Eucharist and we can wor-ship and adore Him as he truly deserves. The chapel is always open because many faithful people make the commitment to be there for a weekly hour of prayer and adoration. Please join us in spending time with Our Risen Lord Jesus. Sign up today! Call Mike at 210-579-0716 (voice only)
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School Office Hours are: 7:30 a. m. — 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Please contact Bonnie Marx, 478-5044 for more information.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK The practice of offering the Sacrament of the Sick will take place on the second Sunday of this month, following the 12:45 Liturgy. This anointing is not a Mass. The format used is called “Anointing Outside Mass.” Fr. Dennis wishes to inform the parish as a whole that the Sacrament of the Sick is for the following: those who are sick, those facing surgery, those with a disease or illness, the aged and anyone who needs God’s healing presence in other areas of their lives. The following is the outline of the service that will be used April 8 for the Anointing of the Sick. It will begin approximately at 2:00 p.m. and conclude within 30-35 minutes afterwards. Outline of the Rite Introductory Rites Greeting Sprinkling with Holy Water Instruction Penitential Rite Liturgy of the Word Reading(s) Response Liturgy of the Anointing Litany Laying on of Hands Prayer over the Oil Anointing Prayer after Anointing The Lord’s Prayer Concluding Rite Blessing
SAVE THE DATE Our parish will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary
with a special Mass. We are blessed to have Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S., preside at our Anniversary Mass on Sunday, November the 18th at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. After the Mass we will have a celebration with more details to come.
Please save the date.
PLEASE USE YOUR PRE-PRINTED ENVELOPES Registered members of the parish should be receiving a packet of contribution envelopes every month from St. Matthew. These envelopes have vital information printed on them to assist the staff in accurately posting and subsequently reporting your contributions at the end of the year. We are requesting that all parishioners make use of these convenient envelopes to facilitate our work here in the office. If on occasion, you do forget your envelope, please do one of the following: (1) Use the red and white envelope in the pew, being sure to write out your full name and address on the front of the envelope. Put your check or cash inside and drop it into the collection basket; or (2) You may also put a “loose check” (no envelope) in the basket provided that your checks have your name and address on them. St. Matthew cannot give credit or verification of donations made with “loose cash,” that is, cash which is not in a clearly marked envelope. Full name and address are important because of the large numbers of parishioners with similar names. We at St. Matthew are grateful for the generosity of our members. In addition, we would like to be of assistance to you when tax season comes around by providing you with an accurate accounting of your sacrificial giving. In order to accomplish this, we are in great need of your help in the ways outlined above. May God bless you for your continued support of our parish. Thank you very much.
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ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 7 AM UNTIL NOON. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY SENIOR WHO IS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND WHO RESIDES IN BEXAR COUNTY. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FRIENDLY, AND INTERESTING PLACE WHERE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS CAN COME AND SPEND SOME TIME WITH OTHER SENIORS. NEW FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AND SOME OLD FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN RENEWED. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE SPONSORED BY ST. MATTHEW PARISH DURING THE MORNING HOURS. THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION, PROVIDES THE CENTER MEMBERS WITH A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH FROM 11:15 AM TO 11:30 AM EVERY DAY. OUR SENIOR CENTER IS NOT CAPABLE OF CARING FOR THOSE SENIORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. MEMBERS OF ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER NEED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SENIOR CENTER WITHOUT REQUIRING SPECIALIZED ATTENTION TO THEIR NEEDS. !!!Pre-registration is required for the lunch program!!! To register for the Senior Center, please go to the following website address: https://seniorstat4.net/seniorstatportal/home/home and select the “Register” button. If you have any questions concerning the Senior Center, please call the Senior Center at 210-478-5017.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES The following activities start at 9:00 AM and end at 11:00 AM. Monday – Bingo Tuesday – Quilting Group (Quilting group is filled to capacity. No new members will be accepted until further notice. No instruction is offered with this group) Tuesday - Bunco Wednesday, - Bingo. Thursday – Jewelry Making, Mexican dominoes, Art Group Friday – Bingo Once during every month, we offer the following activities for our members. 1) A guest speaker who will speak on topics that are of interest to our senior citizens, 2) Lunch at a local restaurant (private pay)
3) A morning trip to a place of interest for our seniors (museums, historical places, shopping) When the Senior Center bus is used for special events, members sign up in advance for a seat on the bus to transport them to the function. For additional information, please call Georgia at 210-478-5017 APRIL DAYS OF CLOSURE Tuesday, April 10 – City wide Spring Fling at the Convention Center for registered members only of Senior Centers Friday, April 20 – City-wide managers’ meeting Friday, April 27 – Fiesta San Jacinto (Battle of Flowers Parade) HAIR CUTS FOR SENIORS Haircuts for senior citizens are available on Thursdays from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the Senior Center located in the Parish Hall. The price is $7.00. ART GROUP The Senior Center Art Group will continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. If you are a senior citizen and like to paint, please consider joining this talented and friendly group of seniors. Or if you would like to, please drop by on a Thursday morning, and visit with this group. You are welcome. JEWELRY CLASS (For seniors 60 years young or a little older) If you like to be creative and if you like jewelry, this is the place for you to come on Thursday mornings. This class is open to both men and women. Bring your own beads and your own jewelry tools. Meet other creative, talented individuals who share your same interest in jewelry. Make new friends while sharing your ideas and learning from others. No donations are required. Instruction is offered on the 2nd Thursday of each month only. Call 210 478-5024 for more information, or just show up on the designated Thursday mornings.
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COPING WITH LOSS GROUP Grieving is a very powerful emotional journey that helps you adapt to drastic changes in your life. Sharing and walking with others who have experienced this type of loss is very helpful and healing. This support group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month in Rm. 104, MFC. For more information, please contact Lupe and/or Bruce Orey, 348-6199.
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE
Welcomes you to participate in an evening of song, prayer, discussion of Scripture and the
writings of St. Faustina. This devotional community gathers on the second and fourth
Monday of each month in the McDonald Family Center, Rm. 104, 7:00 — 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Glen & Charlotte Jones, 479-0039.
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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
April Showers Bring May Flowers!
UPCOMING EVENTS ALL CONFIRMATION PAPERWORK AND SERVICE HOURS DUE ASAP! Confirma on #1: April 19, 2018 – Call or email if you do not know your date.
RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES (FRESHMAN, CONFIRMATION, & JUNIOR/SENIOR) Classes are being held in the St. Ma hew’s School from 7:15 to 8:30 pm. All students should go each class to the Cafeteria to meet with their instructors and not go to the rooms without their instructors. Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 if you have any ques ons. CONFIRMATION DATES: By teacher/class. April 19, 2018 – Miguel Figueroa, Carleigh Lutz, Jessica Gu errez, Louis Ullrich, Erin Fallon May 10, 2018 – Gloria Reyna, Tim Hannie, Suzanne and Dicky Putz, Nick Leija, Juan Pablo Gomez
RCIA FOR TEENS This program is designed for any teenager who would like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Bap sm, Eucharist, and Confir-ma on. Classes run through to the end of May. If you have any ques ons, please call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011. Class schedule for April:
Apr. 8 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Apr. 15 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Apr. 22 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Apr. 29 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The mee ngs are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire sta on). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Chris an beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual ac vi es that members of the Youth Group par cipate in. There is free food too!!! Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 for addi onal informa on. Mee ngs for April:
April 11 – Mee ng 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House April 18 – Mee ng 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House April 25 – Mee ng 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP T.A.G (Tweens and God)
If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual ac vi es with your friends, we meet from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson – the pink house just past the fire sta on). We feed you too! Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 for addi onal informa on. Mee ngs for April:
April 22 – Mee ng 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. MFC Gym – Sports Night
FREEDOM FINDERS – YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Are you 18-24 years of age and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Ma hew Com-munity?! Then come join the Freedom Finders College Age Group! Our goal is to con nue to strengthen and intensify our rela on-ship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and par cipate in ac vi es that will rejuvenate our urge to serve The Lord and our community. We meet on Mondays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson). Mee ngs for April:
April 9 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House April 16 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House April 23 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House April 30 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House
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Dr. Olga Alarcon Carolina T. Aldrete Joey Alonzo Jose Alonzo R.J. Alva Erasmo Alvarez, Jr. Socorro Alvarez Kouros Bahrami Vincent Balagia Maddie Barber Marlene Blake Joan Bleir Rhiannon Bleir Robert Bleir Abigail Bowden Michelle Bowman Dinah Braun George Braun Karen Braun Reagan L. Breeding Betty Burke Charles Burke David Burke Julian Burke Andrea Camero Jeannine Campion Gloria Cantu T. Chavez Albert Chesnavage Viola Cobos T. Collins Bettie Conrad Laureano Couso M. Coward Addison Cunningham Ralph Dearth Frank De La Garza Carmen De Leon John J. De Leon, Jr. Michael De Leon Phillip De Leon Patricia DeLua Margaret DeMunbrun Clara Maria DiBlasi Sr. Shelia Donegan Julie Dotson Vicki Dotson Irma Dukes Mark Elizondo Teodora Ellis Elda Maria Estrada Teresa Estrada Joe W. Finnegan, Jr. Dr. Antonio P. Flores Delma Flores Justin Flowe Tracie Foreman
Margarita Garbalena Nora Garza Frank Gebhardt Joyce Gebhardt Albert Georges Joe Georges Mary Jane Georges Kathy Gisin Bud Glavy Maria Gonzales J. Gonzalez Lois Goetz Richard Goetz Mary & Paul Govoni Sylvia Griffith Shirley Grossman Jerry Gueldner Tyler Haskell Alvah C. Hawkins Charles Hayden Kristen Helky Christoph Henry Michelle Huff William Huff M. A. Iltis Betty Janow Adan Jauregui Josephine Johnson George Jowers Daniel Kana Louis Konze Charlotte Krimmel Jeff Lamboy Bill Lawrente Becky Leyva Jason McClung Joe Medellin Rachel Meyer Ed Michels Mary Michels Carolina Mingalone Antonio A. Molina, Jr. Isaiah A. Molina Cuca Montecel Laura E. Moreno Virginia Morrow Armando Munoz Kenneth Narendorf Sr. Barbara Newton Kathy Nichols Martha Nunez Rachel Olvera Teresa Overby Bruce Orey Uva Perches Flor Perez Herbert Picou
Ravenna R. Pitts Sandy Porter Celia Price Phil Primacio Sheri Quinlan Mary Ann Resendez Ava Reyes Paula Reyes Gideon Ring Darrell Rivera Debbie Rivera Dianna J. Rivera Joei Lynn Rivera Reagan Rivera Anna Rocha Pedro Rodriguez Irma Rojo D. Russell Sarali Salgado Lucy Seta Kellie Shivitz Annette Slater Sylvia Smith Rose Sonnen Helen Steil Letty Stover Bernice Straughan Karen Sturdivant Florence Thompson Travis Thompson Dan Titerle Ethna Torres Manuel Torres Reynaldo Torres Bill Toudouze Kathy Toudouze Alice Trevino Ernesto Valdez Kelly Vazquez Juan Villanueva Margarita Villarreal Dixie Wallace Carolyn Walton Irene Weber Anny Weekley Judy Wells Juliana Wetmore Myra Wiatrek Frances “Pat” Williams Eugene Wick Alijah Wiser John Worch E. Wurz Msgr. Mike Yarbrough Bernard Zarazua
Mon. — 6:00 a.m. — Bertha Garza Mon. — 8:15 a.m. — Rudy Abraham (Birthday) Loretta Niestroy Mon. — 12:05 noon — Michaela Jang Living & Deceased Members of the Ben Wellman Family Mon. — 6:00 p.m. — Rev. Thomas Peacha Wayne Slater Tues. — 6:00 a.m. — In Honor of the Holy Spirit Tues. — 8:15 a.m. — J. W. Finnegan, Jr. (Recovery) Tues. — 12:05 noon — Sharon Roberts Joseph Burge Tues. — 6:00 p.m. — Roy Garza Delia Barrois (Birthday) Wed. — 6:00 a.m. — Deceased Members of the Calderon & Murguia Families In Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wed. — 8:15 a.m. — Daphne Cohn Wed. — 12:05 noon — Margorie McClellan (Birthday) Dru Burghard Wed. — 6:00 p.m. — Christina McCoy (Special Intention) Thurs. — 6:00 a.m. — Terri Collins (Special Intention) Thurs. — 8:15 a.m. — Moses Fierro (Recovery) Thurs. — 12:05 noon — Eva Antequera Gap Sun Lee Thurs. — 6:00 p.m. — Jean McCarthy Fri. — 6:00 a.m. — Dave Sonnen Fri. — 8:15 a.m. — Special Intention (Deregla Family) Fri. — 12:05 noon — Helois Laiche (Special Intention) Mereijeldo (Mere) Fierro Fri. — 6:00 p.m. — Carlos Delgadillo Gutierrez Sat. — 8:30 a.m. — Ted Rayburn Barbara Packard Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Santos Chapa Raul J. Moreno (Birthday) Mary Mendoza Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Ursula Rodriguez Cesar Gonzalez Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Abel Rangel Alice Sanchez Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Kathryn Rinefierd Patrick Robert Brogan Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — Catarina & Indalecio De La Pena Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Rosaura Davis (Recovery) Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Reyna Ramos
PRAYER LIST Please pray for those suffering from illness that they may find relief from their burdens, especially:
MASS REMEMBRANCES WEEK OF APRIL 9—15, 2018
“For me, prayer is an upward leap of the heart, an untroubled glance toward heaven, a cry of gratitude and love which I utter from the depths of sorrow as well as from the heights of joy. It has supernatural grandeur that expands the soul and unites it with God.” — St. Therese of Lisieux
LITURGY OF THE HOURS — Psalms II IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES OR THE SANCTUARY LAMP to burn in memory of a loved one or for a special intention for one week, please call 478-5003. MASS ATTENDANCE for March 31/April 1 — 7,222
PRESIDER SCHEDULE APRIL 14/15, 2018
Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Fr. Jake Empereur, SJ Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Msgr. Juan Alfaro Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Msgr. Juan Alfaro Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Fr. Abel Ruiz Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — Fr. Jake Empereur, SJ Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Fr. Abel Ruiz Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Fr. Jake Empereur, SJ
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48
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