Saint Matthew Catholic Church 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 12, 2018 Wednesday - 8:15-8:45a.m. Saturday - 3:00-3:30 p.m. Sunday - 9:30-10:00 a.m. Of the Presider August 13-19 Weekday Masses - 9:00 a.m. Mon. - 13 Tues. - 14 Franchen Snapko Wed. 15 Joseph Khoi Thurs. -16 Fri. 17 Zoe Tio Vivoni Saturday - 18 & Sunday - 19 Sat. 4:00 Barbara Rose 8:00 a.m. Lawrence & Margaret Becker and Family 10:30 a.m. Bill Roller 5:00 p.m. Juana Rohena de Sanchez 6:30 p.m. For the People + Special Intention If you would like to arrange a Mass Intention, please call or visit the Parish Office or the Welcome desk in the church Narthex Church Phone: 863.324.3040 Emergency Phone: 863.670.5026 Appointments with the Pastor thepastorscalendar.com HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION - AUGUST 15 Mass times: 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Office Hours Mon. - Thur. 8:30-5:00 Office Closed on Fridays Susan Simonson, Office Manager ssimonson@saintmcc.com Maria Montejo, Adm. Assistant mmontejo@saintmcc.com Richard Monteverde Director of Faith Formation rmonteverde@saintmcc.com Adrienne Garalde Youth Ministry Coordinator agaralde@saintmcc.com Lee Rutan, Director of Music lrutan@saintmcc.com Steve Williams (I.F.S. Group), Accounting Parish Grounds Bill Ball / Adrianna Ball St. Matthew Thrift Shop/ Regenerations Rowena Koltchigin - Donations Coordinator Andrea Rugo OFFICE CONTACT 863.324.3040 or info@saintmcc.com A Week of Celebrations The feast of a Parishes patron saint is such an important day, that when it falls on the weekend, it becomes a solemnity in that parish! This year, to celebrate our patronal feast day, we will begin our celebration with Fr. Ruse joining us for the 10:30 Mass on Sunday Sept. 16th then make a pilgrimage to the Diocesan Cathedral of Saint James in Orlando. After Morning Mass on Friday, September 21, (save the date!) we will travel by bus to the cathedral, where we will be able to go to confession and attend midday Mass. Lunch will be provided at the Cathedral, and then we will have the opportunity to tour both the cathedral and the chancery our diocesan headquarters if you will. There will be a fee of $20.00 per person to cover the cost of the bus and lunch. Sign up at the narthex information desk or call the parish office. We will conclude the Celebration of our Feast Day on Sunday Sept. 23 with Bishop Noonan joining for the Sacrament of Confirmation at our 5:00 p.m. Mass. 197 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL Retreat/Workshop For Widowed Men/Women There will be a retreat held September 15 & 16 at San Pedro Retreat Center on Dike Road in Winter Park, Florida. Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is especially designed to help find hope & joy again. Space is limited - register early. Call: Sharon at Joyful Again Orlando, 386.717.4452
Celebrating the Feast of St. Matthew - September 21 September 16-10:30 Mass with celebrant Fr. Fred Ruse, our Pastor from 1993-2004 Join us for Mass and reception as we celebrate Fr. Ruse s retirement. September 21 - Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. James in Orlando Join us for Confessions, Mass and a tour of the Cathedral and Chancery of our Diocese September 23 - Confirmation Mass Join us for the 5:00 p.m. Mass as Bishop Noonan Confirms our Confirmandi August 13-19 August 20-26 August 27 - September 2 MONDAY 13 - Sts Pontian and Hippolytus 20 - St. Bernard 27 - St. Monica TUESDAY 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe 10:00 - Prayer Shawl Meeting 21 - St. Pius X, Pope 10:30 - Golden Ladies 28 - St. Augustine WEDNESDAY 15 - Feast of the Assumption of Mary HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 8:15 - Confessions 6:00 - Faith Formation -(Joy & Devotion) 7:00 - Mass 22 - Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15 - Confessions 9:45 - Wednesday with the Pastor 6:00 - Connor Flanagan 7:00 - Marian Prayer Group 29 - Passion of John the Baptist 8:15 - Confessions 9:45 - Wednesday with the Pastor 6:00 - Faith Formation - (Joy & Devotion) 6:00 - Confirmation Prep 2019 7:00 - Marian Prayer Group THURSDAY 16 - St. Stephen of Hungary 8:45 - Divine Mercy Chaplet 10:00 - Hispanic Rosary 10:00 - Mary s Hands Rosary Makers 5:30 - Mt. 25:35 - Feed the Hungry 8:00 - Vietnamese Marian Devotion 9:00 - Social 23 - Weekday 20 in Ordinary Time 8:45 - Divine Mercy Chaplet 10:00 - Hispanic Rosary 10:00 - Mary s Hands Rosary Makers 5:30 - Mt. 25:35 - Feed the Hungry 30 - Weekday 21 in Ordinary Time 8:45 - Divine Mercy Chaplet 10:00 - Hispanic Rosary 10:00 - Mary s Hands Rosary Makers 4:00 - Mission Meal Cooking 5:30 - Mt. 25:35 - Feed the Hungry FRIDAY SATURDAY 17 - Weekday 19 in Ordinary Time 9:30-2:00 p.m. - Adoration 18 - Week 19 in Ordinary Time 9:00 - Christian Meditation 9:00 - Legion of Mary 12:00 - Youth Core Team Meeting 3:00 - Confessions 4:00 - Mass 24 - St. Bartholomew, Apostle 9:30-2:00 p.m. - Adoration OFFICE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS 25 - St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz 9:00 - Christian Meditation 9:00 - Legion of Mary 3:00 - Confessions 4:00 - Mass 31 - Weekday 21 in Ordinary Time 9:30-2:00 p.m. - Adoration 1 - Weekday 21 in Ordinary Time 9:00 - Christian Meditation 9:00 - Legion of Mary 3:00 - Confessions 4:00 - Mass SUNDAY 19 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 - Mass 9:30 - Confessions 9:30 - Reborn (Baptism Prep Class) 9:30 - Confessions 10:30 - Mass 12:30 - Mt. 25:35 (Feed the Hungry) 5:00 - Mass 5:00 - Vietnamese Choir Rehearsal 6:30 - Mass (Vietnamese) 26 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 - Mass 9:30 - Confessions 10:30 - Mass 12:30 - Mt. 25:35 (Feed the Hungry) 3:00 - Vietnamese Ministry Meeting 5:00 - Mass 5:00 - Vietnamese Choir Rehearsal 6:30 - Mass (Vietnamese) 2 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 - Mass 9:00 - Mission Meal Cooking 9:30 - Confessions 10:30 - Mass 12:30 - Mt. 25:35 (Feed the Hungry) 5:00 - Mass 5:00 - Vietnamese Choir Rehearsal 6:30 - Mass (Vietnamese) Masses are broadcasted Live and on-demand at: www.saintmcc.com Facebook ROKU Apple TV
JOB OPPORTUNITY MINISTRY COORDINATOR This position gives organizational direction and administrative leadership to St. Matthew Catholic Church volunteer ministries. Assist in guidance and resources for ministry needs. Increase the level of participation in parish ministries. Develops and maintains a vibrant volunteer ministry program in collaboration with parish staff within the overall parish mission. Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor s degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Business Administration, Non-profit Administration or related area preferred with demonstrated leadership experience. Previous experience in parish ministry a plus. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus. Practicing Catholic with sufficient knowledge and training in ministry in the Roman Catholic Tradition. A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required as well as the ability to build solid relationships with parish personnel and ministry volunteers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Publisher. Must pass Diocesan Safe Environment Requirements and Background Screening. Saintmcc.formed.org PARISH CODE: b8ca8 Application Instructions: Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter, resume,and completed Employment Application found on our parish website under JOB OPPORTUNITY: www.saintmcc.com Susan Simonson, Office Manager, St. Matthew Catholic Church 1991 Overlook Dr., Winter Haven FL 33884 ssimonson@saintmcc.com Saintmcc.formed.org
FAITH FORMATION The 2018-2019 Faith Formation Year is about to begin. Please take a look at all the opportunities we have for you to grow your faith. Adult Faith Formation Adult Sunday School: The Turning Point Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:15 till 10:15 as we delve into our faith. We kick off our Adult Sunday School program with Turning Point, a 9-week study on the Gospel of John. It s Not Your Typical Bible Study. The Turning Point won t just teach you how to understand the Bible better. Through engaging videos, a thought-provoking workbook, and an edition of the Gospel of John that reads like your favorite chapter book, this unique nine-week study will help you develop a meaningful relationship with Jesus. And it's perfect for small groups. Invite a few of your family members or friends to journey through The Turning Point with you. Cost is $20 for the materials. Classes begin September 20th with a session at 10am and a session at 6pm. Alpha Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically runs over eleven weeks, with a retreat mid-way through the course. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome. All parishioners are encouraged to attend Alpha at least once and are encouraged to invite friends and family members to attend. This year we will have two sessions of Alpha. The first is from Noon until 1 at Regenerations on Mondays starting September 17th. The Second is Tuesday Nights at 6:30pm in the Parish Center starting September 18th. There is no cost however donation is asked to cover the cost of the retreat and for the meals provided. Bible Study: Psalms Psalms: The School of Prayer, is a Bible study that will allow you to make the Bible personal. While the historical books of the Bible recount God's creative and redemptive acts in history, the Psalms reveal Israel's response to God's covenant offer and serve as a model for our response to Him. Indeed, one could say that the historical books tell the "outside" of the story of Israel by giving an historical perspective, while the Psalms tell the "inside" story, which comes from the deeply personal perspective of one who is seeking God. Our communication with God is enhanced by a deeper understanding of the book of Psalms and of the individual psalms that reside in each of our hearts. Cost is $30 for materials. Financial Peace University Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson, money-management class taught by America's most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. Cost is $100 for materials and classes start on September 18 th. Family Faith Formation Sunday School (K-5) Sunday School for grades Kindergarten through 5th will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:15am until 10:15am in the Parish Center. Elementary Students preparing to receive First Holy Communion must attend Sunday School. Parents must attend the Adult Sunday School Class. No child may be dropped off with no parent present. For more information please pick up a Family Faith Formation Handbook from the Narthex Desk or the Parish Office. Registration Deadline is August 19th Joy & Devotion (Middle School and High School Faith Formation) Wednesday night will be dedicated to Middle and High School Students starting at 6pm in the Church with Joy & Devotion. Joy & Devotion focuses on small group mentorship to develop and mature the teens discipleships. This year we will focus on developing their relationship and understanding of Jesus and God the Father. Through that understanding they can understand themselves and how to be disciples of Jesus. For more information please pick up a Family Faith Formation Handbook from the Narthex Desk or the Parish Office. Registration Deadline is August 19th Sacramental Prep & Courses: These courses are designed to prepare a person to receive that sacrament. Baptism Prep and Requirements: If you are currently expecting a child or recently had one please schedule a meeting with Richard to get the full requirements to have your child baptized at St Matthews. All parents wishing to baptize their child here must be registered parishioners of St Matthews, have Godparents who are Catholics in Good Standing, and attend Reborn. In three engaging sessions, Reborn explores the deeply personal and sacred relevancy of Baptism for Parents, Godparents and, most importantly, the Baptized. With a step-bystep explanation of the rite itself, including its profound place in Scripture and Tradition, Reborn shows how baptism reveals the heart of God s love for His children. Baptism dates are not set until all requirements are met and all classes taken. If your child is above the age of 8, they are treated as adults and go through a different process to be Baptized. Please schedule an appointment with Richard to explain fully. First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Prep: Starting in January those preparing for First Communion will be separated into a separate class to receive formal catechesis about First Reconciliation and First Communion. Parents will attend a separate class on Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Those enrolled in First Communion Prep must attend Sunday School starting in September. Attendance for both Parents and Children is mandatory for all classes. For more information please pick up a Family Faith Formation Handbook from the Narthex Desk or the Parish Office. Registration Deadline is August 19th Confirmation 2019 Prep: Those in the eighth grade and above may begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our Confirmation Prep program is designed to develop disciples of Christ. Confirmation is not the exit rite or the graduation rite of the Catholic Church it is only the beginning of a long lasting relationship with Christ and his bride the Church. So our program is based on the four pillars of faith formation; intellectual, pastoral, spiritual, and human development. The Confirmation Prep program is year long and begins in August 2018 and last until September 2019. THERE IS NO SUM- MER BREAK! Classes will meet on Wednesday in the Church at 6pm. In addition, all that are in preparation for Confirmation are required to serve as altar servers. Students are also expected to attend Testimony, Adoration, and Benediction Nights. Finally, all in Confirmation Prep are expected to participate in one St Matthew sponsored retreat. Attendance of all classes, participation as an altar server, and attending the sponsored retreat are all mandatory. For more information please pick up a Family Faith Formation Handbook from the Narthex Desk or the Parish Office. Registration Deadline is August 19 th.
$146,372 Pledged to date $142,168.05 Almost there! Thank you to all who have made their pledge! You can now make a contribution to St. Matthew Catholic Church with a quick text message! Simply send a text to 863-777- 5671 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $25 offertory $amount OCA (OCA is for Our Catholic Appeal for a one time gift) Thank you to all those who have already made their pledge to Our Catholic Appeal. Our parish goal is $146,372. Once we achieve our goal, the majority of the additional funds will be returned to our parish to support our own special needs. One of the needs is that of new projectors in the church and improvement in our sound system that we will be able to use 1/3 of the additional funds for. 1/3 of the additional funds will be placed into an endowment fund held by The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida for the exclusive long-term use of our parish. 1/3 will be contributed to an endowment fund to support retired priests in our diocese. If you have not yet made your pledge you may do so by picking up a pledge envelope in the Narthex of the church or you may make your pledge via our church website: www.saintmcc.com and click the link GIVING Thank you for your continued support. Did you know? Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal enable more people to encounter the living God. Receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Through Our Catholic Appeal, your annual support funds the work of the Diocesan Offices of Liturgy and Music, which assist the bishop and his priests in liturgical ministry and formation while also serving as an important resource to parishes. Because of your generosity, we participate in the celebration of beautiful liturgies glorifying the Lord our God, but we also have access to liturgical guidelines, workshops, and assistance with our music programs. For more information visit www.orlandodiocese.org/ministriesoffices/liturgy-music-welcome. Only $4,203.95 to reach our goal. It would be great to reach it by our Feast Day on Sept. 21st Please visit www.cfocf.org/oca/give to make a gift online at: Saintmcc.com/giving We are preparing for repairs of the roof at our Thrift Shop and the flat roofs of the Church. Testing is still being done on the metal roof of the Church to find where the leaks originate. Cost of the flat roofs of the Church will be $307,800. The Thrift Shop roof will cost: $115,560 If you or a family member are hospitalized, please remember to notify the office if you would like a priest or a Minister to the Sick to visit. Hospitals in our area do not provide us with this information. Unless you notify us when you are in the hospital we have no way of knowing. Please contact the parish office
St. Matthew Columbarium Canon Law, Code 1240 Where possible, the Church is to have its own cemeteries or at least areas in civil cemeteries that are designated for the deceased members of the faithful and properly blessed. If this cannot be achieved, however, then individual graves are to be properly blessed. Benefits of our Parish Columbarium located on our church grounds. Perpetual Care: The Code of Canon Law requires the Catholic Church to perpetually maintain its places of burial. Care will always be assured. Security: Proximity on constantly occupied, well-lighted Church grounds assures optimum security. Convenience: With your final resting place here on the Church grounds, your family and friends and all those attending Mass will find it convenient to visit and pay their respects. Serenity: Our columbarium fits perfectly into existing and planned future construction, offering a serene, peaceful environment for meditation and quiet reflection. Current Niche Prices: COLUMBARIUM PRICE LIST FOR REGISTERED PARISHIONERS Octagon Double $4,500 Octagon Single $2,700 Perimeter Double $3,850 Perimeter Single $2,300 This is a FREE event, made possible through Our Catholic Appeal For a flyer/agenda please visit: www.orlandodiocese.org/gift-of-sacred-mystery/ A payment plan is available. For more information, please call the parish office.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We invite everyone to consider sharing their time and talents within the St. Matthew community. It is a wonderful way to get to know our brothers and sisters in Christ. Administration Worship Formation Pastoral Care Rely on the time, talents and financial resources of our generous parishioners to carry out our parish mission of Making Disciples. Office Volunteer Our committed and busy parish staff appreciate some helping hands. Parishioners volunteer their time assisting with a variety of business office related tasks as needed. From answering the phone, greeting visitors, data entry, etc you are only asked to do as much as you are comfortable with. It s always much nicer to have someone answer a phone than it is for the caller to receive a recorded message. Gift Shop & Thrift Shop During the summer months we are in great need of help at our Downtown Gift Shop and Thrift Shop. They are open Monday through Saturday. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Any amount of time that you are able to give to help the Mission of our Parish will be greatly appreciated. This is not only a great service to our parish but also to the local community. Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 10-2 & 1-5 Saturday: 10 :00-3:00 Please contact Susan, our Office Manager, for any of the above Volunteer Opportunities. ssimonson@saintmcc.com 863.324.3040 To Volunteer Visit: saintmcc.com/ Cleveland, OH native Connor Flanagan is a recording artist known for his authentic stage presence and unique musical presentation. His first full-length album "Close To You" landed in the top ten on the itunes charts upon it's release. For his sophomore album, titled "Mountains", Connor partnered with three-time Grammy nominated producer Ric "DJ Form" Robbins (Grits, DC Talk, Kelly Clarkson) as well as Hawksilver Productions. "Mountains" opened more doors for Connor than he ever could have imagined, including on opening slot on a short run of shows with Crowder in February of 2018. As Connor prepares to release his third studio album, "SKYSCRAPERS", he is committed to writing music that resonates with the human experience. His storytelling abilities paired with his hip-hop vibe are what set him apart and allow him to connect with people from all walks of life. Connor will be heading out on tour this fall to promote "SKYSCRAPERS", which is set to be released late October/ early November of 2018. Join us, invite your family and friends, Wednesday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Can I Say a Prayer with You? If you are in need of prayer our Prayer Ministers are available after all of our weekend Masses by the Holy Family Statue. We ask that you wait until the conclusion of the recessional Hymn before joining them by the Holy Family Statue. Again, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.