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 Masses resume on Tuesday, May 26 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 AM, St. Matthew Church Monday: 8:00 AM, Sts. Teresa & Bridget Rectory Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM, St. Matthew Church Thursday: 11:00 AM, St. Matthew Church Friday: 7:00 AM, Missionaries of Charity Chapel Saturday: 5:00 PM, St. Matthew Church Feast Days: 6:00 PM, St. Matthew 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”
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”
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Saturday Vigil, May 30, 2020 Sunday, May 31, 2020
Pentecost
Reading I Acts 2: 1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak.
Reflections: This year, our community
celebrates Pentecost in many different
places. In Acts of the Apostles, we hear of
the different languages being spoken. It
was incredible that everyone had the
ability to hear and understand. We come
with many words and ways to speak of our
experiences. Does the Holy Spirit fill me,
so I can listen and understand God’s place
among us?
Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth
Reading II 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13
In one Spirit we were baptized into one body.
Reflections: In Corinthians, we hear that
our differences are a gift of the Holy
Spirit. The Spirit does not offer
uniformity. We each are gifted with
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.
different abilities, roles, graces and functions.
Do I use the gifts I have received for the
benefit of others?
Sequence: Veni, Sancte Spiritus
Gospel
John 20: 19-23
As the Father sent me, so I send you.
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Reflections: In this passage in John’s gospel, Jesus invite followers beyond fear into disciples. For those who hear and understand, we know our call is to bring forgiveness alive in our world. Am I sent forth, renewing the face of the earth, by offering forgiveness and mercy?
Scripture Readings
for June 1—June 6, 2020 Ordinary Time / *Mass Intentions
Monday: Mary, Mother of the Church
Gn 3: 9-20; Ps 87; John 19: 25-34 *World Peace
Tuesday: Sts. Marcellinus & Peter, martyrs 2 Pt 3: 12-18; Ps 90; Mark 12: 13-17 *Sally Wells Wednesday: St. Charles Lwanga & companions 2 Tm 1: 1-12; Ps 123; Mark 12: 18-27
*People of the Parish
St. Matthew Parish resumes public Masses in our Church with new safety requirements
and protocol for everyone.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
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
Alberta (Sue) Burke, Louise Curtis, Guelma Dorsey, Martin Duggan,
Edna Fulton-Jackson, Richard Allen Goodwin, Ondrey Gray,
Anthony Greene, Harold Hancock, Al Hardieway, Norman Hardieway, Sr.,
Dorris Hebron, Lorraine Joseph, Chris Keegan, Sallie Keegan,
Ingrid Maria Kemp, Cassie Kyles, Leoda Lewis, Albert Moten, Jr.,
Margaret O’Leary, Ardella Page, Opal Prince, John A. Ruhl,
Bert Stanger, Dolores Weathers, Sophia F. Westfall, Robert Lee Wingo.
Thursday: Ninth week in Ordinary Time 2 Tm 2: 8-15; Ps 25; Mark 12: 28-34
*People of the Parish Friday: St. Boniface, martyr 2 Tm 3: 10-17; Ps 119; Mark 12: 35-37 *Benefactors Saturday: St. Norbert, Bishop 2 Tm 4: 1-8; Ps 71; Mark 12: 38-44 *Deceased of the Parish
********************************** Saturday Vigil, June 6, 2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020 The Most Holy Trinity
Reading I Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9
The Lord, the Lord, a
merciful and gracious God.
Psalm: Daniel 3 Glory and praise forever!
Reading II
2 Corinthians 13: 11-13
The grace of Jesus Christ and the love of
God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Gospel
John 3: 16-18
God sent his Son that the world
might be saved through him.
WE REMEMBER
Bible Study meets by Zoom with spiritual conversation on the Psalms. For class on Tuesday, June 2nd, please read Psalms 25-34. To join the conversation, please send your email address to [email protected].
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Pentecost Blessings!
We celebrate the gifts of the Spirit at home and in Church this year. The Holy Spirit strengthens Jesus' followers to live well.
By resuming public Masses, we witness to the Spirit. Our Confirmation students’ words on the bulletin board speak to hope. Our Universal Church called more women and men saints for how they lived their faith. Our nation suffers racial injustice as we saw brutality take the life of George Floyd.
Our parish patterns for praying together, celebrating graduates, and raising funds and inviting friends to our Gala/ Auction has changed. Our gifts of the Spirit remain: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, and
interpretation of tongues (1 Cor 12:8-10). These gifts help us see new, creative ways to live our mission.
Live the Spirit of Pentecost! Pastoral Team
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
Terrence & Dana King—5 John & Cheryl Archibald—18
Joe Monahan & Sarah Sims—21 Bill & Frances Brooks—22
Louis & Gigi Buck—27 Kevin & Melynie Blackshear—29
Chris Buck, Michael Mason—2, Lillie Davis—3, Kendra Holmes—4,
Henry Brinkley, Carl Summers, Jr.—6, Martha Buck—8, Kimen Brinkley—9, John Nichols—13, Joe Monahan—16, Allison Leake—17, Trevor Green—18,
Tom Simon—21, Brent Anderson, Jacqueline McWell—23, Judith Jackson—24,
Joice Hollingsworth—25, Courtland Dantzlerbey—26,
Allison Chillers—27.
May 23 and 24, 2020 Offertory $ 550.00—General Fund $ 584.00—Online Giving
Total Offertory for the Month of May $ 9,591.00
Recipients for the Month of May 1st Sunday: Consolation Ministry 2nd Sunday: Nia Kuumba 3rd Sunday: Youth Ministry 4th Sunday: Catholic Communication Campaign 5th Sunday: Project Read & Feed/R2K
PARISH NEWS
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Month of May
Pope Francis’ Letter to the faithful -
a Marian prayer :
“Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in
developing and stockpiling arms will instead by spent on promoting
effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies in the future.”
The Spiritual Life and Worship
Commission will host recitation of the Rosary on Sundays
during May starting at 9am.
To join use the zoom app: Meeting Id: 846 6952 2837
password: 015284 or dial 1-312-626-6799
St. Matthew Protocol and Guidelines for returning to Church
The guidelines specific to St. Matthew Parish follows the Archdiocesan protocol. Everyone must enter the Church single file, up the handicap ramp between the Church and the Parish Office/ Rectory. Our temperature will be taken and masks must be worn, before each person will be directed to a place to sit. Masks remain on throughout the service. There are no processions in the Church. Directions will be given on how to receive communion. We will be given directions on how to exit the Church. The office/ rectory is not open for meetings and all social gatherings are prohibited. We will continue to observe how things progress and make adjustments, in order to keep everyone safe.
The Archbishop has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. For those who remain at home, daily Mass at 8am continues to be live-streamed from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis: https://www.archstl.org/coronavirus
All are welcome to return using the established guidelines and protocols.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
St. Louis Archdiocesan Guidelines
for Observing Social Distancing and
other Health Requirements for Holy Communion
General Guidelines and Reminders Parishioners should do a wellness check: for example, take one’s temperature before
choosing to attend Mass.
Parishioners in the ‘high risk’ groups are encouraged to avoid the risk of attending
public celebrations of the Mass.
Physical Distancing is expected when entering and departing the Church, while people are in their pews and during reception of Communion.
Cleaning, sanitizing and hygiene Appropriate cleaning of areas within the church is completed before and after Mass.
Capacity/ attendance Gathering of parishioners is limited to 25% or less of the maximum occupancy.
Choir Choirs are not allowed to assemble. Missalettes, hymnals and liturgical aides are to be removed from the Church.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) The faithful must wear a mask during the celebration of Mass, except for Communion.
Ushers and volunteers will wear masks and gloves throughout the celebration.
Offertory The ushers will not take up the collection nor should collection baskets be passed.
Stationary baskets will be used for donations or please make your offertory online.
The Offertory Procession is suspended.
Sign of Peace is suspended
Holy Communion Communicants are to receive the Host in the hand. Communion ministers must be masked, must sanitize their hands immediately before
and after distributing Communion. Distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice is prohibited to the assembly. The communicant is to pull their mask below their chin in order to receive Communion.
The communicant immediately replaces their mask after consuming the Host.
Departure Parishioners should depart from Church maintaining physical distances.
Social gatherings are still forbidden in order to ensure the health and safety of all.
Sunday, May 31, 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”
Shakespeare in the Streets is planning a September production in The Ville. They are looking for residents to share stories and photographs to help inform them. Interested in sharing? Visit sfstl.com/theville, email [email protected] or call 314-433-5438. Any questions, ask Joe Monahan.
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.
Updated Parish Calendar Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost: Rosary (online); Mass, 9:30 am in Church Tuesday, June 2 - Bible Study (online) Saturday, June 6 - Most Holy Trinity Vigil: Mass, 5pm in Church Annual Gala/ Auction canceled Sunday, June 7 - Most Holy Trinity: Knights of St. Peter Claver Meeting (online); Mass, 9:30 am in Church; Parish Pastoral Council Meeting (online) Tuesday, June 9 - Bible Study (online) Wednesday, June 10 - Ville Collab, 5:30 pm (online); Admin. & Finance, 6 pm (online) Friday, June 12 - Consolation Ministry Meeting (online) Saturday, June 13 - Corpus Christi Vigil: Mass, 5pm in Church Sunday, June 14 - Corpus Christi: Mass, 9:30 am in Church
At the beginning of June, we will welcome the new members of our Parish Pastoral Council. Our new members are Jerry Nichols (Secretary), Myles McCabe (Administration & Finance) and Jerry Hall (Spiritual Life & Worship). The new members will join Sheryl Williams (Chair), Trevor Green (Vice-chair), Jim Hauschultz (Christian Formation), Léna Jackson (Parish Life), and Joe Monahan (Social Concerns). We thank our outgoing members, Carmele Hall and Denise Harper for their care and commitment to our Parish Community.
