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PARISH OFFICE
Telephone ................................ 540-582-5575
Fax ........................................... 540-582-8639
Hours ................. Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth .......... Business Mgr.
Terrie Yates .......................... Parish Secretary
Jane Hubbarth ............................ Receptionist
Mary Lou Felts...….……………Receptionist
PARISH WEBSITE
www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org
MUSIC MINISTRY
Melanie Bolas, Choir Director Grayson Cordova, Organist
PARISH REGISTRATION All Catholics residing within our parish boundaries should register as soon as possible. Packets are available in church vestibule.
BAPTISMS Please contact the Parish Office; parish registration is required.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Please contact the Parish Office. Six Months of preparation are required before the marriage celebration. Parish registration is required
SPONSOR LETTERS Please contact the Parish Office for letters of qualification to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. Registration in the parish and regular practice of the Faith are among the qualifications required. Letters should be requested in a timely manner.
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Ministry to the infirm/ homebound. Please call the Parish Office to volunteer, or arrange visitation of the elderly, the sick or the homebound.
SAINT MATTHEW THRIFT STORE (Breezewood Shopping Ctr .) Address: 10639 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-2479. Hours: M-F 10 AM-3PM; Sat. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; Sun.-Closed Volunteers and donations of clothing, household items and furniture needed on a continuing basis.
SVdP FOOD PANTRY (Breezewood Shopping Center) Address: 10643 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-5555. Hours: 1st
four Wednesdays 4 PM-6 PM; 1st four Fridays 9 AM-11 AM;
2nd Saturday 9AM-11AM; closed 5th Weeks. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Saint Faustina Conference SVdP Assistance Line: 540-834-5555. Website: www.svdpstfaustina.org Serves the poor, elderly, and infirm in the local area. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis. To volunteer, call Frank Mauro: 703-980-3318.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bishop Keating Council 12434 meets 2nd
& 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Center; 4th
degree, The Fathers Cilinski Assembly 3568 meets 3rd Mon. of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Call the Parish Office 582-5575.
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Vigil ....................... Saturday, 5:30 pm
Sunday .................................. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
Daily
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday................. 8:00 am
Wednesday………………………… 11:00 am
Thursday .............................................. 6:30 am
Friday ...................................................7:30 pm
CONFESSIONS
Normally heard at the following times:
Monday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass
Tuesday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass
Wednesday ....................... after 11:00 am Mass
Thursday ............................ after 6:30 am Mass
Friday ...................................................7:00 pm
Saturday ...............................................4:30 pm
Exceptions to this schedule are noted inside
the bulletin.
Please note:
Confessions will be heard until the line of penitents ends, or until 5 minutes before Mass begins - whichever comes first - so please arrive for confession promptly. Confessions are not heard after evening Masses.
AFTER HOURS PRIEST EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 540-498-3170
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
8200 Robert E. Lee Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Pastor ............................ Rev. Paul M. Eversole Parochial Vicar….Rev.Michael R. Duesterhaus Deacons ...................... Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth Rev. Mr. Mike Strain
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Joanne Warren, DRE: 540-582-5575 [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY Deacon Mike Strain
FACILITIES MANAGER
Jared Darr: 540-582-5575 [email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE [email protected]
Sign up for free at www.formed.org. Parish Code V3RRFV
Masses
Mon (01/06) 8:00 AM - FRANK & FRANNIE QUINN+ Tues (01/07) 8:00 AM - ROBERT J. ARNOLD+ Wed (01/08) 11:00 AM - SHANE REED+ Thu (01/09) 6:30 AM - GUILLOUX FAMILY INTEN. Fri (01/10) 7:30 PM - MARY ANN KEENAN+ Sat (01/11) 8:00 AM - LUCK FAMILY INTEN. 5:30 PM - RICH FAMILY INTEN. Sun (01/12) 8:00 AM - KIM EVERSOLE+ 9:30 AM - PEOPLE OF ST. MATTHEW’S 11:00 AM - FR. PETER & ST. MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 5, 2020 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Current and Upcoming Collections
This weekend (01/04-01/05) 1) Regular 2) Buildings & Grounds
Next weekend (01/11-01/12) 1) Regular
PARISH SUPPORT UPDATE
The First Collection for December 22nd
amounted to $15,412. THANK YOU! The Christmas Collection & last weekend’s First Collection will be reported in the Jan. 12
th bulletin.
In order to meet St. Matthew’s operating expenses and save for future projects, the First Collection should bring in at least $11,100 every weekend.
Please keep in mind that the First Collection at Sunday Mass funds all operating expenses of your parish, including salaries, utilities, routine maintenance and administrative needs.
Online giving: www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org., go to General Information and choose Online Giving.
“The loving providence of God decreed that all nations should be saved in Christ.
A promise had been made to the holy patriarch Abraham in regard to
these nations. He was to have a countless progeny, born not from his body but from the seed of faith. His descendants are therefore compared with the array of the stars. The father of all nations was to hope not in an earthly progeny but in a progeny from above.
This came to be fulfilled, as we know, from the time when the star beckoned the three wise men out of their distant country and led them to recognize and adore the King of heaven and earth. The obedience of the star calls us to imitate its humble service: to be servants, as best we can, of the grace that invites all men to find Christ.
Dear friends, you must have the same zeal to be of help to one another; then, in the kingdom of God, to which faith and good works are the way, you will shine as children of the light: through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with God the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen”
Pope St. Leo the Great
SUNDAY READINGS January 12, 2020
Is 42:1-4,6,7
Ps 29:1-4,3,3,9-10
Mt 3:13-17
VOCATIONS
“Opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts.”
Are you beginning to see your life as a gift to be given to the Lord as a priest, deacon, religious sister or brother? Call Father Michael Isenberg (703)841-2514, or write: [email protected].
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND, ROME AND ASSISI!
Come visit shrines in the Holy Land, Rome, and Assisi with Deacon John and Jane Hubbarth in October 2020. Travel arrangements are being handled by Terra Sancta Travel Center, which has already
guided several pilgrimages for parishes in our diocese. Please consider taking part in this spiritual journey; space is limited, so please make your plans in a timely manner! Brochures and applications are available in the vestibule and the Parish office.
YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
As in years past, letters with total year end contribution amounts will be sent to those parishioners who mail their requests to the Parish Office with a stamped return address envelope.
SVdP FOOD DRIVE &
COFFEE & DONUTS
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive & Coffee and Donuts will be held today, January 5
th, in the Parish Center after
all Masses.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation will resume on Jan. 7, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Join Deacon John Hubbarth as he begins discussing, “What’s So Great About Being Catholic?”
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
01/07 & 01/08 RE Classes
01/14 & 01/15 RE Classes
01/21 & 01/22 RE Classes
Please note that Religious Education Classes follow Spotsylvania Co. School closings for inclement weather. If schools are closed, dismiss early, or cancel after school activities due to
weather, Religious Education classes will be cancelled as well.
I SPY…
Something large and made of wood that reminds us “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3:16) What is it and where do you find it? Peace of Jesus Christ, Joanne Warren
Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most eminent Catholic theologians in our country today, reveals what scholars now know about the shepherds, the mysterious Magi, and King Herod. This illuminating presentation is sure to help you grow in appreciation of
the greatest gift ever given to mankind—Jesus Christ.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry will meet this evening, Jan.5th, at
6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
For information on Youth Ministry, contact Deacon Mike Strain: [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
PLEASE PRAY for OUR SICK
Eleanor Achille, John Bernard, Rita Bobik, Mary Buccigrossi, Mary Cave, Bernadette Costello, Joe Fillare, Alice Foley, Charlotte
Fregoso, Mary Gibbons, George Granofsky, Raymond Harrington, George Heston, James Hill, David Hunziker, Carolyn Jones, Lazaro Lovos, Jimmy Long, Mark McDougal, Stephen Middleton, Jude Murphy, Ed O’Brien, Maria Osorio, Renee Pellas, Ellen Rooney, Susan Sablon-Harrington, Kathy Salvas, Marguerite Schwab, Vera Schwartz, Les Sexton, Sid Sidelko, Bunny Siraco, Mary Ann Smith, Chris Sousa, Harry Thomas, Jim Walsh, Chris Warren, Charles & Stephen Weaver, Chrissie Weaver, Amy Whittaker, Angela Wood, and Zach Yorio.
PRAYER REQUESTS: For parishioners and immediate family members or for emergency situations, please contact Sharon Shappy at (540) 207-0553 or Lynn Kobasa at [email protected]. Send your message with the words “prayer request.”
SENIOR MASS & LUNCHEON JANUARY 8, 2020
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch in the Parish Hall. Please provide a dish following these guidelines (last name):
A-G Tossed Salad or Vegetable
H-L Dessert
M-Z Main Dish
Please RSVP by January 3rd
by phone, 540-582-5575 or email: [email protected]
ST. MATTHEW’S WOMEN’S GUILD
There will NOT be a Women’s Guild meeting on Thursday, January 2
nd. Meetings will
resume on Thursday, February 6th.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February, 8
th,
10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., when St. Matthew’s Women’s Guild will host, “Sip and Sew,” for all women of the parish. Soup will be provided, so please bring a side dish to share (bread, salad, dessert, etc.) If you do crafts, please bring your project to work on or learn something new--like quilting. See you there!
THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Thrift Store (located at 10639 Courthouse Rd., in the Breezewood Shopping Center) is in need of volunteers on Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
If you are interested or would like more information, please call the Thrift Store at (540) 834-2479 (M-F: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.).