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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
for over 125 Years in “The Ville”
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Sunday, April 26, 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Third Sunday in Easter
Reading I
Acts 2: 14, 22-33
It was impossible for Jesus
to be held by death.
Reflection: We hear from St. Peter that it
was God’s plan to raise up Jesus from the
dead. Death could not corrupt Jesus. New
life exults the Christ. The resurrection
fulfills God’s promise to David. This Spirit
is found in the history of our salvation. Like
the first followers of Jesus, do I see and
hear the Holy Spirit active in our world?
Psalm 16
Lord, you will show us the path of life.
Reading II
1 Peter 1: 17-21
You were saved with the precious
Blood of Christ, as with that of
a spotless, unblemished lamb.
Reflection: In the Letter of Peter, the
Gentile community is reminded that God
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.
has been a part of their story from the
foundation of the earth. Through Christ
Jesus, faith and hope are found from God and
in God. During this current journey with all
its unknowns, do I conduct myself with
reverence and goodness toward creation?
Gospel
Luke 24: 13-35
They recognized Jesus in
the breaking of bread.
Reflection: Today's gospel is a message for
all the ages. We know the way Jesus meets
his disciples on the road. We know they
recognize Jesus in the Eucharist broken and
shared. We journey tougher and encounter
the Risen Jesus in word and sacrament each
day. Do our eyes see, our ears hear, and our
hearts burning within us, as we are filled
with the life of the Risen Christ?
Scripture Readings
for April 27th—May 2, 2020
Easter Season / *Mass Intentions
Monday: St. Peter Canisus, SJ
Acts 6: 8-15; Ps 119; John 6: 22-29
*Libby Donnelly
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 26, 2020
Bible Study will resume when it is safe
for people to gather. We are reviewing
The Book of Job. If you would enjoy
receiving a “review quiz” or join in the
conversation, please send your email
address to [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.
Tuesday: Sts. Peter Chanel
Acts 7: 51-8-1a; Ps 31; John 6: 30-35
*People of the Parish
Wednesday: St. Cather ine of Sienna
Acts 8: 1b-8; Ps 66; John 6: 35-40 *People of the Parish
Thursday: St. Pius V
Acts 8: 26-40; Ps 66; John 6: 44-51 *People of the Parish
Friday: St. Joseph the Worker
Acts 9: 1-20; Ps 117; John 6: 52-59 *People of the Parish
Saturday: St. Athanasius, Bishop
Acts 9: 31-42; Ps 116; John 6: 60-69
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Sunday, May 2, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Easter
Reading I
Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Reading II
1 Peter 2: 20b-25
You have returned to the shepherd
and guardian of your souls.
Gospel
John 10: 1-10
I am the gate for the sheep.
WE REMEMBER
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Sunday, April 26, 2020
PASTOR’S CORNER
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Our Easter Season continues with St. Luke’s
account of the disciples on the road to
Emmaus. What change occurs when they
recognize that Christ is with them! They see
the world in a different light and want to
make sure that others can share in their
vision. Our hearts burn with excitement
when we think of the future. True, we may
have heart-burn when figuring out how to
live these days with meaning. But like the
disciples, we must notice that Jesus Christ is
walking on this road with us.
We continue to follow Archbishop Carlson’s
guidelines for the care and well-being of
ourselves and our neighbors in mind, body
and spirit. We connect by phone or internet,
rather than in person. We pray for one
another and our world, rather than with each
other. We discover spiritual communion
with God and neighbor, rather than physical
proximity or union. We mourn and comfort
with intentional words and prayers, rather
than warm embraces.
These times demand deep faith. Easter
celebrations remind us to look, to listen, to
find the Risen Christ in new, unexpected
ways. Easter strengthens us so we find the
freedom to announce His presence in our
world, here and now.
Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
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
Yvette Easterwood
Harriet Howard
Annie Mae Cunningham
Funeral Services
Baucom’s Funeral Home
Thursday, April 30 10am—12 noon
9480 Lewis and Clark
Live viewing: 10am—12 noon
www.baucomspreciousmemories.com
HOSPITAL/REHAB/NURSING HOME
Liz Bell - Northview Village
Marsha Curry - Oak Knoll
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.
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Sunday, April 26, 2020
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
Let us continue to pray for one another!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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 .
April 18 and 19, 2020 Offertory
$ 365.00—General Fund
$ 1,100.00—Online Giving
$ 75.00—Rice Bowl Funds
Total Offertory for the Month of April
$ 5,702.99
Recipients for the Month of April
Palm Sunday: Catholic Home Missions
Good Friday: Holy Land
Easter: Collection for Retired Priests
3rd Sunday: De La Salle, Inc.
4th Sunday: St. Louis Catholic Academy
50th Anniversary of Earth Day
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that living
with COVID 19 has shown us how we can
overcome global challenges by showing
solidarity with one another and embracing the
most vulnerable in our midst. We must renew
our care for “our garden-home” the earth, for
“we stand on holy ground.” We ask Madonna
della Stada for her intercession. Amen.
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Revenue Expenses
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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 , 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.
Sunday, April 26 —–— Third Sunday in Easter
Monday, April 27—–— Stewardship Committee meeting: online
Tuesday, April 28 —–— Bible Study, review quiz emailed and online
Sunday, May 3 —–— Fourth Sunday in Easter: May Crowning and Rosary
Parish Pastoral Council, on-line meeting
Tuesday, May 5 —–— Bible Study, review quiz emailed
Sunday, May 10 —— Fifth Sunday in Easter: Rosary, Mother ’s Day
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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
