January 27, 2019 
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 

 

Liturgy Schedule 
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 8:00 am Mass 
Wednesday 8:00 am Sacred Scripture/Communion Service Thursday: 9:10 am at COMMUNITY of SAINTS School Saturday - 4:15 pm   
Sunday - 10:15 am  
  
Reconciliation  
1st & 3rd Saturday: After Mass until 5:30 pm 2nd & 4th Sunday: After Mass until 11:30 am 
 
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Readings for the week of January 27, 2019 
Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 
Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 3:22-30 
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:31-35 
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Mk 4:21-25 
Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 [39a]/Mk 4:26-34 
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 19 [8]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or Luke 2:22-32 

Stewardship Bulletin Reflection: January 27, 2019

In St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians, it states "If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is there are many parts, yet one body" (1 COR 12:18-20).

What does this teach us as Christian stewards? It shows us that we all have equal dignity and worth in God's sight, and that if God sees us as equally precious, we should view each other in this same light. It teaches us to humbly recognize our own gifts as well as the giftedness of every member of our parish family. And, while God designed us to be ultimately dependent on Him, it seems He has also designed us to need each other!

This is part of the beauty and richness of a stewardship way of life. No one person can "do it all" in life - whether in fami- ly life or parish life. But God does not ask us to do it all. He simply asks us to share the gifts and talents we do have in the season of life we find ourselves right now.

Catholic Steward

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS 

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said,  

Mary leibl,  
Volunteer Coordinator 
 
MUSIC MINISTY 

"Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8  
We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 4 continuing opportunities. 

In need of Choir members, Cantors & Instrumentalists. The choir sings for Sunday 10:15 am  Mass and  practices on alternate weeks September-May. Choir practice is 9:00 am. Cantors and instrumentalists are needed for any of the weekend Masses. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE OUR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS JOIN US! 
 
PARISH CENTER RECEPTIONISTS (Back-up, on call)  
Need volunteers to be on call and fill in when needed. Duties include answering phone and greeting visitors. We have four 4-hour shifts and five 3-hours shifts. Hours are: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Need teachers and teen helpers to assist with Children's Liturgy of the Word. This liturgy is offered during the school year at the Sunday 10:15 am Mass.
 
FAITH FORMATION 
Looking for Hospitality Coordinators: Will plan & organize food, drinks, service, set-up, and clean-up at 2 events in early March. Planning takes place in January. Recruit helpers & contributors. Need to enjoy being around kids. Best if 2 people who work well together share the coordinating job.  
I invite anyone who could help with these volunteer opportunities to contact me through the parish office or email me at mleibl@st-matts.org 
 
THANK YOU !  
We are a volunteer parish!   For our parish to succeed it is imperative that everyone participate in  some way.  Some may be physically able to volunteer their time, when help is needed to keep the parish running smoothly in day to day activities. Some can volunteer for various events throughout the year. Those who are not physically able to help are asked to pray for the success of our parish and in thanksgiving for those who do volunteer. During the last couple months, as we asked for volunteers to help with Fr. Bob's farewell gatherings and to help decorate the church and grounds for the Christmas season, it was encouraging to see the number of young people who came to help with those activities. Today we thank those Confirmation Candidates who joined the adult members of our community to take down and put away the decorations in the church:  Jean  Marco  Canada  Jiminez,  Dennis  Canada  Jiminez,  Keira  Diaz,  Ana  Prescott-Rivera, and Jaden Baker. Thank you to all who are helping us to succeed as a Volunteer Parish!

News and Events

CHURCH OF ST. MATTHEW WINTER WEATHER POLICY
During the winter months, the Church of St. Matthew Parish Center is closed whenever the St. Paul Public Schools are closed. Cancellation of Parish
Center events and activities will appear on WCCO (Channel 4). Independent organizations using the Church of St.
Matthew buildings should be contacted directly for their open or closed status  
PERSONAL ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
Personal Assisted Listening Devices are available in the Sacristy. These devices are designed to work with our sound system to enhance the spoken word for the
wearer. The devices can be used with either ear and while wearing a hearing aid. Each device has an On/Off/Volume Dial. After use, please make sure the device is Off before returning it to the Sacristy.

COFFEE SUNDAY
You are invited to the Social Hall most Sundays following 10:15 am Mass for coffee, donuts and other tasty treats.
All are welcome to attend.

We are looking for families, friends or groups to host a Coffee Sunday, if you are interested contact Becky Montgomery at montgomery_bec@hotmail.com, she will let you know what Sundays are still open and how it all works.

BIG GAME PARTY
St. Matthew's Social Hall on Sunday, February 3rd. Doors open at 4:30 pm. The game starts at 5:30 pm. Hosted by the St. Matthew's Men's Club. Football on the big screen. Chili, hot sandwiches, snacks, refreshments & fun. Bring a dish
to share. Jigsaw puzzle contest at halftime. Great fun for football fans of all ages. Come and enjoy the Big Game with family and friends. No admission fee but donations (can goods or cash) will be accepted for the food shelf.

THE BELLS OF SAINT MATTHEW

The Bells of Saint Matthew will ring on January 28th in memory of Helen Leibl. On January 29th the Bells of Saint Matthew will ring to celebrate Lorraine Hamilton's birthday.
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A HELPING HAND 
One description of Saint Matthew Community has been: the Good Samaritan on the banks of the Mississippi. One of the ways we demonstrate this is that we are able to meet some immediate needs for those who come to our doors. We give people some help with gas and/or
food. We do this in the form of 'gift cards' to Speedway and/or CUB.

You can help: please stop at the $crip table after Mass; purchase one or more cards and Tim Nowak will keep them as credited to the parish.

[St. Matt's folks funded this effort many years ago; now is the time to re-supply. Thank you for your willingness to help those who have less than we.] 

 

 

 

 

 

 	 

 

 

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS January 20, 2019
Volunteer Service

 

Hours in prayer	28	
Hours in service	38	
 		
Parish		
Envelopes/Cash	$ 3,549	
Electronic Giving	$ 1,358	School	$	401	
Vigil Lights	$	20	51		
Donation	$ 1,925	Religious		
Fuel	$	25	Retirement	$	50	
Copy Reimburse
Rent	$	20
$	200	Total
Thank You	$	451	
Mass Intentions	$	134	
Coffee Sunday	$	6	
COS Reimburse	$	417	
Bells	$	60	
Total	$ 7,714	
Thank You		

 

Parish Leadership
All emails are @st-matts.org
Rev. Steve Adrian, Sacramental Minister sadrian
Rev. Rick Banker, Parochial Administrator rbanker@stedwardschurch.org
Sister Anne Becker, Pastoral Ministry srannebecker
John DelVecchio, Parish Trustee jdelvecchio
Scott Hertzog, Janitor Jill Kilzer, Music Ministry jillkilzer
Bernie Klein, Accounts Payable & Receivable bklein
Steve Kowal, Maintenance Engineer skowal
Reyes Ledesma, Janitor
Mary Leibl, Volunteer Coordinator mleibl
John Riehle, Parish Administrator jriehle
Linda Rivera, Parish Secretary lrivera
Richard Schletty, website & social media webmaster
Deacon Gregg Sroder, Deacon sroderg@archspm.org
Karen Thompson, Parish Trustee kthompson

Parish Pastoral Council parishcouncil Members:
Sr. Anne Becker	Becky Montgomery
Suzanne Clarke	Ellen Schneider
Jerry Geis	Joanne Smith
Jackie Lackner	Karen Thompson John Riehle, Ex Officio

Finance Council Members
John DelVecchio	John Riehle
Bernie Klein	Joanne Smith
Becky Montgomery	Karen Thompson Joe Stevens

Church - 510  Hall  Avenue Parish Center - 490 Hall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55107
Telephone 651-224-9793
Fax 651.222.2688
Website: st-matts.org
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/churchofstmatthew
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sacraments  
Please contact the Parish Office regarding Baptism, Marriage, First Commuinon and Confirmation information.

Bulletin
Announcements are due on Monday by 10:00 am for the next Sunday's bulletin. Items received after 10:00 am will appear in the following week's bulletin.

Cover art ©Liturgical Publications 

MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 26 4:15 pm	Joseph Kegler'ir   怀  Sunday, January  27 10:15 am Our Parish
Virginia Koenen'ir   怀  
Monday, January 28
8:00 am	Pam, Robert, Sr. & Lucille Stickler'ir   怀  
Tuesday, January 29
8:00 am	Caitlyn Foley, Continued Healing
Friday, February 1
8:00 am	Sam Voss, Healing
Saturday, February 2
4:15 pm	Deacon John Murphy'ir   怀  
Sunday, February 3
10:15 am Our Parish
Ted & Connie Rivera'ir   怀  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 26
4:15 pm Mass
Collection for Religious Retirement
Sunday, January 27 Catholic Schools Week
9:00 am Choir Practice
10:15 am Mass with Children's Liturgy of the Word Collection for Religious Retirement
11:15 am Coffee Sunday SH Reconciliation after Mass - 11:30 pm Monday, January 28 - Friday, February 1 5:00 - 6:00 pm Loaves & Fishes SH Monday, January 28
12:00 - 5:00 pm Clinic Today PC
Tuesday, January 29
8:00 am Mass
Wednesday, January 30
8:00 am SS/Communion Service Chapel 8:00 am - 5:30 pm St. Mary's Clinic
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Faith Formation CH/PC
Thursday, January 31 9:10 am School Mass COS Friday, February 1
8:00 am Mass
Saturday, February 2
1:30 pm Liturgy Committee Meeting PC 4:15 pm Mass
Reconciliation after Mass - 5:30 pm
Sunday, February 3
10:15 am Mass with Children's Liturgy of the Word 11:15 am Coffee Sunday SH

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