Saint Matthew Catholic Church
215 Kirkley Road Tyrone, GA 30290
770.964.5804(Office) 770.964.1228(Fax)
www.saintmatthew.us
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 6, 2016
November 6, 2016 ~ Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Kevin Hargaden, Pastor
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Jim Weeks
Rev. Mr. Gayle Peters
Rev. Mr. Bill Hampton
Rev. Mr. King Cooper
Religious Education
Clare O’Malley, Dir.
Music
Leila Wathen, Dir.
Office Staff
Mass Schedule
Susana Ikhwan, Operations/Hispanic Ministry
Rennie Todd, Secretary
Monday & Wednesday 7am
Tuesday & Thursday 9am
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Spanish
Parish Office Hours
Monday –Thursday (9am to 3pm)
Daily and Weekend Readings can be found at
www.usccb.org
Anointing of the Sick—Anyone facing surgery or dealing with a serious illness should contact the parish office or Fr.
Kevin for the reception of this sacrament. Anointing before surgery can be done prior to or after Mass on the weekends.
Please call the parish office to inform us if you are in need of this sacrament.
Reconciliation—Saturday at 4:15pm or by appointment. Communal penance services are also held twice yearly.
Sacrament of Marriage—Please contact Fr. Kevin at least six months in advance to insure ample time for planning,
preparation, and scheduling your wedding.
Communion to the Sick and Homebound—If you or someone you know is ill, in the hospital, or homebound, please
notify the parish office so a visit can be arranged. Fr. Kevin, one of our deacons, or an Extraordinary Minister of the
Eucharist will be glad to bring Holy Communion.
Facebook link https://facebook.com/groups/St.MatthewCatholicChurch/
Rosary Group—Meets on Thursday morning after the 9:00am Mass. Join us in body or spirit as we pray.
Eucharistic Adoration—First Thursday of each month devotion will commence immediately after the 9:00am Mass and
continue until Benediction at 12:00pm.
Membership—Registration forms may be found at the back of the church or by coming to the church office. Please
complete the form and give it to a minister of hospitality or a deacon.
Bulletin Deadline—Announcements and notices for the bulletin must be submitted by 10:00am on Monday for the
following Sunday bulletin. They will run for two weeks. Email them to [email protected]. Announcements
received after the deadline will need to be modified to run in the bulletin on subsequent weeks.
Request for Mass Intentions—In our Church tradition no better gift can be given our beloved departed than a Mass
offered in their memory on the anniversary of their death, birth, or wedding anniversary. There are forms for scheduling
Mass intentions in memory of the departed and special intentions for the living in the pamphlet racks in the
administration building.
Stephen Ministry—Are you going through a difficult time? Stephen Ministers are members of the congregation here to
help you. We listen, care, encourage and provide spiritual support to people facing a crisis or going through tough times.
The care you receive is free, confidential and helpful. To learn how you - or a friend, neighbor or family member - can
receive care, please contact Julie - 734-560-9512
Offertory 10/23/2016
$8360.00
Online Giving 10/23/16
Parish Tithing
SVDP $250.00
$1365.00
$2854.86
Wellspring
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Please Pray For…Mary Osborn, Marian Hansen, Doris Cooper, Michael, Frances James, Mary Whittaker, Imoter Mngerem,
Susan Lawton, Jenny Essien, Pat Moser, AJ & David Garner, Modesto Samaniego, Carson Bird, Nancy Milani, Maureen Lennon,
Rosemary Harding, Elmer Hacker, Rennie Todd (Happy Bday) Dorothy Todd, Julie & Tom Digby, Mary Jo Shamas, Marty
Yarborough, Janet Cox, Jacob Rago, Patrick, Sunni & Family, Chris & Family, Michael Vincent, Watkins family, Ms. Luckett, Ed
Craig, Deryl Mitchell, Tom Wood, Mary Platt, Payner Family, Chylee (13 in hospice) Jon Danner, Jim & Rita Maharry, Pat Moser,
Cecilia Richards & family, Hazelwood family, Marcus Caldwell, Myra Hamler, Kat Pettigrew, Atkins family, Agnes & Joe Zappala,
Justine McGuire, Ton D’Onofrio, Walter Tuminowski, Paul Messina, FitzGerald family, Tom W, Tom Loeffler, Mary Q. Rice, Shelly
Mendez, Peter McBurnie, Christie Davis, Carol Bland, Tom Nix, Doug Strickland, Karol Welling, Katherine Stein, Kathy Tulley,
Our Military & families, Pat Quinn, Randy Clay, Nicole & Cassie Semple, Russ family, Spencer, Matthew, Cliff, Joe, and Pat
Craddock, Micki Ledbetter, Barbara Clark, Dwight Lowther, Lori & Sam Johns, Chuky Osanu, Ken Volkmer, Carly Volkmer, Jim
& Janie Mathis, Sarah Snider, Dawn, Todd family, Anna & Henry, Chris B & Paul, Mary Jo Dodson, and all of the special intentions
for the week. St. Matthew, Pray for Us!
Liturgical Ministry Schedule November 12 & 13
Date:
Saturday November 12
5:00 PM
Sunday November 13
8:30 AM
Sunday November
11:00 AM
Lector
Susie Morrison
John Milani
Doris Cooper
Henry Mngerem
Larry Ondovchik
Cynthia Welsh
Carol Balloni
Jim Balloni
Lynn Brooks
Lisa Lowther
Bob Morrison
Ada Ngoddy
Lou Todd
Jim Todd
Jaquie Stahler
Cliff Craddock
Richard Armsberry
Nancy Hamill
Bonnie Kaplan
Mary Rice
Rhonda Sauer
Joyce Strength
Suzanne Weaver
Ministers of
Hospitality
Michelle Campbell
Bob Graham
Bill Thornton
Jack Warber
Bob Todd
John Cooper
Barbara Armsberry
Peter Conley
John Strength
Jamie Tennessee
Rita Hendrickson
Altar Servers
Mary K. Garger
Abby Wheeler
John Wheeler
Mimi Osanu
Nnamdi Osanu
Leon Roberts
Rhiannon LeFebvre
Daniel Conley
Austin Nguyen
Extraordinary
Ministers
Weekday Mass Intentions
Monday
Nov. 7
~~~ Next Sunday’s Intentions
All Souls of the Faithful Departed
Tuesday
Nov. 8
All Souls of the Faithful Departed
Wednesday
Nov. 9
Wayne & Lyn Zaporski
Requested by the Money Counters
Thursday
Nov. 10
Carson Bird
Requested by Helen Martin
Sat. Nov. 12, 5 PM
Richard Warber
Requested by
The Money Counters
Sun. 13,8:30
Saturnino Morgia
Requested by
Maria Hixon
Sun. 13, 11:00 AM
St. Matthew Parish Family
Sun 2 PM
Cecilia Gutierrez
Requested by
Clare Gutierrez O’Malley
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KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS – MONASTERY PRODUCTS
The Knights of Columbus, again this year, will be selling Religious Christmas Cards along with Fudge, Fruit
Cakes and a variety of other products made by the monks at Holy Spirit Monastery. We will be in the
Narthex after all Masses the weekends of November 12 & 13 and November 26 & 27. Consider purchasing
an extra box of cards as a donation to the Prison Ministry.
Go to our website at www.koc8972.org and click “Links of Interest” on the Home Page to view the Brochures
of product offerings. Purchases can be made in advance of Narthex sales by contacting Phil Brodowski at
678-438-4455 or ([email protected]).
Proceeds will be used to help our Council provide monthly financial support to
our seminarians Mario Camarillo and Gabriel Villafuerte. Thank you.
Parent & Catechist Workshop
Sponsored by St. Matthew & parishes of the Southern Deanery on Sat. Nov.12th from 8:30 AM-3:40 PM at
St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church 591 Flint River Rd Jonesboro. Sign up early, as limited baby sitting is
available if you have a need. Topics range from Single parenting, Raising Children of Character, Building a
Culture of Peace In the Home, How Busy is Too Busy?, Social Media and Apps: What Every Parent needs to
Know, and many others. Sessions are also available in Spanish. Sign up forms & brochures are available from
Clare O’Malley in the Office, also on our Brochure rack. Register ONLINE at http://tiny.cc/southffd
Early Registration is $10 per person and includes lunch. After Nov 1, $15.00
TODAY, 20l6 Saint Matthew and the Life South Community Blood Center will host a blood drive at
the church from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Thank you fro your participation.
Fortunate and Faithful Families will host their annual retreat, “Invitation to Mercy,” for Catholic parents who love
and accept their LGBT children on Sunday,
November 13 at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401
Lake Park Dr. Smyrna 30080. The retreat will begin with check-in at noon followed by Mass, a presentation by
renowned Christian ethicist and author David Gushee, a parent/priest dialogue, small group sharing, and will
conclude with dinner and fellowship from 6-7:00
p.m. Suggested donation is $25pp or $40 per couple. For
registration visit ffatl.org or call 770-924-3920.
GriefShare. “Surviving the Holidays” – The holidays can be an especially difficult time when you have lost a
loved one. No matter how long it’s been since your loved one passed, grief can make the holidays seem almost
unbearable. GriefShare’s “Surviving the Holidays” can offer hope. This encouraging seminar can help you survive
the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again. Participation in previous GriefShare sessions is not
required to attend. Join us at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
The Annulment Process informational evening 7pm, Tuesday November 15th. Deacon Scott Parker from the Atlanta
Tribunal will be at St. Mary Magdalene to explain the NEW PROCESS and answer any questions you may have. It is important
to know that one of the major changes is that there are NO FEE’s for the process. If finances were one of the reasons you
were reluctant to seek an annulment, please know that is no longer the case. RSVP’s are appreciated [email protected]
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Clothes Less Travelled Thrift Shop (CLT).
Our benefactor for whom we have been
conducting a clothing drive in May of the last 2 years has issued a plea for donations during this current season. Apparently donations have been down and the requirement for donated goods to sale
are in great need. They accept all gently used clothing in serviceable condition not damaged or
soiled. They also accept Furniture in good condition and any and all serviceable home accessories
to include electrical items, appliances and computing equipping. If you have any of these items available, they can be donated directly at their facility located at 459 GA-74, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
The hours of operation are as follows: Sun-Closed; Mon-10-5; Tues10-5; Wed 10-5; Thurs.10-7; Fri
10-5; Sat-10-5. They can be reached at the following: phone 770-486-8517; fax 770-486-9771; email
[email protected]. If you have furniture items too large to transport to their store,
they will provide transportation for these items. Simply call the store and make arrangements.
They will provide you with Tax receipts for all donations. CLT has been a most generous and gracious partner to our St. Vincent DePaul Society over the years with continuous financial support
through grants and free merchandise to all referred clients in need. If you can support them in
their time of need, we request that you do so .When you make a donation to them, please let them
know that you are a member of the St. Matthew’s Parish family.
The Hispanic Ministry of St. Matthew is raffling off a 65 inch
“smart” LG Television. The proceeds will help fund our annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration.
You may purchase tickets from Susana in the office.
Are you going through a difficult time?
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are
facing a crisis or experiencing grief, loneliness,
divorce, hospitalization, or loss. To learn how
you- or a friend, co-worker or neighbor - can
receive care, talk to a pastor or a Stephen
Leader. Contact Julie Marciano: 734-5609512. (The care you receive is confidential and
free.)
Tickets are $10 each.
The following is a list of upcoming Penance Services:
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November 30
December 1
December 5
December 6
December 7
December 13
December 15
St. Matthew 7 p.m.
Holy Trinity 6:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist 7 p.m.
St. Gabriel 7 p.m.
St. Peter of the Rock 7 p.m.
St. Philip Benizi 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart 7 p.m.
The Office of Catholic Schools seeks your participation in an online survey
regarding the perceptions of Catholic Schools and the services they currently
offer. Please consider completing this survey which will be the basis of the
strategic plan for Catholic Schools in our archdiocese for the next five years.
To complete the survey in English, please visit http://www.aiocs.com/
educationsurvey/. To complete the survey in Spanish, please visit http://
www.aiocs.com/educationsurveysp/. You may also find these links on our
parish website. The Office of Catholic Schools is grateful for all responses.
Over 50
news
Is God Calling you?Looking for Christian men
and women interested in training to be
Stephens Ministers-- to provide one-on-one
care to people experiencing a difficult time in
life. Stephens Ministers commit to one hour per
week to listen, care, encourage and provide
spiritual support for members of our congregation. If you have a passion for listening and
bringing God's love and care to people in time
of need, please consider interviewing for this
ministry. Training classes start in the New
Year. Contact Julie Marciano 734-560-9512 for
more information.
Over 50’s will meet for their monthly carry-in Dinner at 6:30 on November 14. We have our reservation for the Christmas party booked, so please remember to bring $15 per person so that
Jack can pay the deposit for us. We will use the same site as last year. Looking forward to seeing
everyone there! Thank you!
Carol Freund
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
HORARIO DE OFICINA
Lunes a Jueves 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Domingos: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teléfono: (770) 964-5804
BAUTIZOS: Si desea bautizar a su niño/niña favor
acérquese a la oficina para llenar el formulario y regístrese en
clases pre-bautismales. Las clases se llevan a cabo el
2ºdomingo de cada mes a las 12:30pm. Los bautizos se
celebran el 3er domingo de cada mes.
CONFESIONES:
Los sábados de 4:00-4:45 pm
MATRIMONIOS:
Favor reservar la Parroquia mínimo con 6 meses de
anticipación.
PAGINA 6
Anuncios de la Parroquia
Rifa
El Ministerio Hispano esta haciendo una
Rifa para recaudar fondos para la
celebración de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe. Se estará rifando un televisor.
Cada boleto cuesta $10. Para comprar un
boleto por favor vea a Carmen Solano
después de la Misa.
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Pláticas: Luz Moreno 678-830-6978
Reservaciones: en la oficina
INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA: Llene la forma
verde o blanca, ubicada frente el baño de damas y entrégala en
la oficina por anticipado!
Servidores de Santa Misa
2pm
Noviembre 13
Lectores
Chon Lozano
Tita Prieto
Victor Rodriguez
Eugenio Jimenez
Ministros de la
Eucaristía
Victor Rodriguez
Ma Luz Rodriguez
Vicky Gaytan
Ujieres
Lisbeth Romo
Abril Romo
Jailenne Solano
Jonatan Cruz
Fatima Campos
Virgen Peregrina
Noviembre 13 La Familia Jiménez Paredes
Kermes
El domingo 13 de noviembre habrá una Kermes
después de la misa para recaudar fondos para la
fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Los
invitamos a todos a que participen.
Taller de Padres y Catequistas
Patrocinado por San Mateo y las parroquias del
Decanato del Sur el sábado,
12 de noviembre de 8:30 AM-3: 40 PM en
St. Philip Benizi Iglesia Católica 591 Flint River
Rd., Jonesboro.
Regístrese temprano, ya que la guardería está limitada si
usted tiene una necesidad. Los temas abarcan desde ser
padre soltero, la crianza de los hijos con buen carácter,
la construcción de una cultura de paz en el hogar, ¿qué
tan ocupado es ocupado?, los medios de comunicación
social y las aplicaciones: lo que todos los padres deben
saber.
Las sesiones también están disponibles en español. Los
formularios de inscripción y folletos están disponible
en la oficina de Clare O'Malley.
Regístrese ONLINE en http://tiny.cc/southffd
Registro temprano es de $ 10 por persona e incluye
el almuerzo. Después del 1 de noviembre, $ 15.00
PAGINA 7
Reflexiones para la Homilía
Hay refreanes, tanto en ingles como en español que indican que las cosas importantes no suelen venir sin un precio de esfuerzo, de dolor, de perseverancia y de firmeza. El refrán mas expresivo es “merece
la pena”; es decir, lo que se quiere alcanzar o lo que se quiere defender merece el esfuerzos, el dolor, la
pena. No nos importa pagar ese precio.
Si miramos con detenimiento a nuestra vida, hay cosas que de verdad mercen la pena, pero hay
otras muchas que no merecen todos los esfuerzos, las frustraciones, los enojos que nos hacen pasar: sin
embargo, hay algo importantísimo que merece todas las penas de este mundo, todos los dolores, todos los
esfuerzos y sacrificios de este mundo, y eso es la vida de Dios. Vivir en Dios fielmente significa también vivir
para los demás; así que todo lo que merece la pena hacer por la familia y por los demás esta también dirigi-
Catecismo
PSR: Sundays 9:45-10:45
Catecismo En Español, Domingo 12:30 pm—1:45 pm
EDGE: For students in 6,7,8 grades: Sundays 3:00—4:00 pm
LifeTeen: For High School students: Sundays 6:00 —8:00 pm
For more information call Clare Gutiérrez O’Malley in the office @ 770-964-5804 ext. 102
Colección de Ropa Usada
Exposición del Santísimo—
Primer jueves de cada mes 9:30am-12:00 pm
y de 6-9 pm en la capilla.
La entidad Clothes Less Traveled para la cual San Vicente de
Paul hace una colecta anual esta corta de donaciones. Si usted
tiene alguna ropa o mueble poca usada que quiera donar por
Estudio de
Biblia para
los Adultos:
El estudio de Biblia
para los adultos
toma lugar cada
domingo de 12:301:45 pm. Los invitamos a todos a que
participen en esta
clase.
Gracias
Grupo
Carismático de
Oración
Comienza cada
Viernes con el Santo
Rosario a 7 pm,
alabanza y predicación. Sesión de
Jóvenes, pre-teens y
guardería con
actividades para niños
pequeños.
~~~
Rezo del Rosario—
Jueves, 9:30 a.m. en la capilla
El Día de
Todos Santos
Sacramento de
Reconciliación
El martes, 1 de
noviembre habrá
Misa a las 9 am y
7 pm para celebrar
la fiesta de Todos
los Santos.
Las clases de preparación para los niños
que van a recibir el sacramento de reconciliación durante este año tomaran
lugar de 6:30-8:00 pm en el salón de la
Iglesia durante los siguiente miércoles:
Octubre 12, 19, y 26
Noviembre 2 y 9
Esta día es
de obligación.
Las primeras confesiones tomaran lugar:
Sábado, 19 de noviembre a la 10am