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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
Public Masses are currently suspended
MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 AM, Church
Monday: 8:00 AM, Sts. Teresa & Bridget Rectory
Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM, St. Matthew Rectory
Thursday: 11:00 AM, Homer G. Phillips Apartments
Friday: 7:00 AM, Missionaries of Charity Chapel
Saturday: 5:00 PM, St. Matthew Rectory
Feast Days: 6:00 PM, 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”
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Easter
Reading I
Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ.
Reflection: St. Luke describes how the
early believers recognized both the
humanity and divinity of Jesus. The
community knows that to be baptized into
Christ Jesus means living in forgiveness
that reveals the Spirit is among us. Do my
actions of mercy and compassion reveal
what I believe and know?
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Reading II
1 Peter 2: 20b-25
You have returned to the shepherd
and guardian of your souls.
Reflection: Encountering the Risen Christ
provides true meaning to the mystery of
suffering. The Cross of Christ frees us
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.
from sins, heals us from past hurts, and
unites us back with our God. Today, the
mystery of our world’s suffering places us
deeper in confusion or draws us closer to
God. Does my suffering unite me closer to
Jesus in the redemption of our world?
Gospel
John 10: 1-10
I am the gate for the sheep.
Reflection: John’s Gospel is known as the
Good Shepherd readings. The gatekeeper
opens the way for those to follow their
Shepherd. Jesus invites his followers into
an abundance of life. Does my relationship
with Jesus offer safety and freedom,
nourishment and protection, and a step
closer to the source of all life and
goodness?
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Scripture Readings
for May 4th—May 9, 2020
Easter Season / *Mass Intentions
Monday: Fourth week of Easter
Acts 11: 1-18; Ps 42; John 10: 11-18
*Annie Cunningham
Archbishop Carlson has suspended public Masses
in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, beginning
March 16, 2020 through May 8, 2020.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Bible Study will resume when it is safe
for people to gather. Currently we meet
by Zoom with spiritual conversation on
the text. For Tuesday, May 5 please
prepare Psalms 1-6. To join in the
conversation, please send your email
address to [email protected].
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, James Giardina,
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 (Peg) O’Leary,
Ardella Page, Opal Prince, John A. Ruhl,
Bert Stanger, Dolores Weathers,
Sophia F. Westfall, Robert Lee Wingo.
If you would like to submit your
loved one’s name for the above section,
please contact the parish secretary.
Tuesday: Fourth week of Easter
Acts 11: 19-26; Ps 87; John 10: 22-30
*People of the Parish
Wednesday: Fourth week of Easter
Acts 12: 24 – 13:5a; Ps 67;
John 12: 44-50 *Yvette Easterwood
Thursday: Fourth week of Easter
Acts 13: 13-25; Ps 89; John 13: 16-20
*People of the Parish
Friday: Four th week of Easter
Acts 13: 26-33; Ps 2; John 14: 1-6
*People of the Parish
Saturday: Four th week of Easter
Acts 13: 44-52; Ps 98; John 14: 7-14
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Sunday, May 10, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Reading I
Acts 6: 1-7
They chose seven men filled with the Spirit.
Psalm 33
Lord let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you. [Alleluia]
Reading II
1 Peter 2: 4-9
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood.
Gospel
John 14: 1-12
I am the way and the truth and the life.
WE REMEMBER
Sunday, May 3, 2020
PASTOR’S CORNER
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Our Easter Season continues with Good
Shepherd Sunday. We hear a promise from
the Good Shepherd to those who listen to
His voice. We are living in unusual and
uncertain times. But we focus to hear the
voice of our Lord who leads and guides us
in life.
Our six confirmation students continue to be
voices of hope. They planned to be ready
for confirmation on this Tuesday. The Holy
Spirit fills their minds and hearts as they
choose to follow Jesus. Their voices have
become words of encouragement and
invitations to follow Jesus. Their decisions
reveal how to grow in discipleship by acting
like Jesus. We are grateful for their gifts of
faith, and look forward to celebrating the
sacrament of Confirmation with them.
We also hear voices of caution, as both Pope
Francis and Archbishop Carlson reflect on
the well-being of mind, body and spirit of
their flock. They encourage us to be
prayerful and to be patient. During this
month of May, they ask us to look to Mary
as our model and for intercession. As we
pray the rosary, we look, listen and discover
the Good Shepherd is with us here and now,
gently calling each of us by name to follow.
Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Pastoral Team
Birthdays for the Month of May
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.
Anniversaries for the Month of May
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
RESTING AT HOME
Flora Hailey, Lurline Short, Erica Short
RECENTLY DECEASED
Yvette Easterwood
Annie Cunningham
Harriet Howard
HOSPITAL/REHAB/NURSING HOME
Liz Bell - Northview Village
Marsha Curry - Oak Knoll
Remember in your prayers all the
Homebound and Sick of our parish Angela Brand, Geraldine Chissem,
Henrietta Clay, Charity Green,
Mary Hoskins, Ricki Kibby, Doris Mason,
Gretchen McCullum, Tiffany Mingo,
Juanita Patton, Crystal Small,
Eunice Stafford, Bradie Wilson.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
PARISH NEWS
Month of May
Pope Francis addressed
the faithful of the world:
“I want to encourage everyone to
rediscover the beauty of praying the
Rosary at home in the month of May.
This can be done either as a group or
individually. The key to doing this is
always simplicity, and it is easy also
on the internet to find good models
of prayer to follow.”
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
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a
new system for safe environment compliance
called Prevent and Protect STL. Everyone
ministering to minors and vulnerable adults
(clergy, employees and volunteers) in the
Archdiocese are required to register in the
new system before Dec 31, 2020.
We are encouraging volunteers to register in
Prevent & Protect as soon as possible. Peg
Murphy, Child Safety Coordinator, will email all
volunteers who are currently in the register for
St. Matthew the instructions on how to register.
Please go to www.preventandprotectstl.org to
register and to watch the video. For further
assistance, contact Peg Murphy, Child Safety
Coordinator, via email
([email protected]) with any questions
or for further assistance.
April 26 and 27, 2020 Offertory
$ 885.00—General Fund
$ 605.00—Online Giving
Total Offertory for the Month of April
$ 7,192.99
Total Tithes for the Month of April
$338.65
(5 recipients will each receive $67.73)
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
Confirmation Class 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
All powerful God, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your
children from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon
them to be their Helper and Guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom
and understanding, the spirt of right judgment and courage, the spirit
of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and
awe in your presence. - from The Rite of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation marks a believer as totally belonging to
Christ. Growth in maturity and decision-making is done in faith. The
ritual calls on the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help integrate one’s
experience of God into all the choices in life. A new name marks the
intentional choice to follow as a disciple in the way of Jesus.
Our community has six members prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
They are: Brennan Anderson, Hollye Ann Brinkley, Dionne Baloney, Anthony
Holmes, Jr., Carl “C.J.” Summers, Jr. and Jadon Trice. The scheduled ceremony on
Tuesday, May 5th is postponed. When it is safe for us to gather, we will celebrate this
rite with them.
Our students share in their own words, their experience of the grace of Confirmation.
Listen and recognize how we are a blessed community, for the Spirit dwells among us:
Prayer and structure in my life give me time everyday to meditate
and thank God for the situation He has put me in. Brennan
Give grace, be forgiving in all that you do, and don’t hold grudges. Give thanks
for all God has given us and for the love he shelters us. Hollye Ann
Discipleship is hard, but I can try to be the best person that I can be,
from the time I wake up until I go to bed. Dionne
I can make sure that I am around people who follow
God’s word and live a Christian life. Anthony
I have to stay on track, helping others when they are struggling, following
expectations and just trying to be a teen in today’s world. CJ
I can be loving, caring, forgiving, thoughtful,
responsible, and have faith. Jadon Are not our hearts burning within us, as they speak to us along the way!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Sunday, May 3, 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.
An African American Pilgrimage to The Legacy Museum and Memorial of Peace and Justice in
Montgomery, Alabama, June 12—14, 2020. Sponsored by the St. Char les Lwanga Center . Call
Mrs. Cox at the Center for additional information. 314-367-7929.
Updated Parish Calendar
All in person meetings, rehearsals, and classes are postponed until we can safely be together.
Sunday, May 3 - Fourth Sunday in Easter: May Crowning and Rosary,
Parish Pastoral Council, on-line meeting
Tuesday, May 5 - Bible Study, on-line meeting
Sunday, May 10 - Fifth Sunday in Easter: Rosary, Mother ’s Day
Tuesday, May 12 - Bible Study, on-line meeting
Wednesday. May 13 - Ville Collaborative, 5:30 pm; Admin & Finance, 6 pm
Saturday, May 16 - Spiritual Life & Worship, 9 am, on-line meeting;
Staff Meeting, 11 am
Sunday, May 17 - Sixth Sunday in Easter: Rosary
Sunday School ends
Sunday Conversations: Budget for fiscal year 2020-2021
St. Ann Sodality
In Loving Memory of
Leroy & Maudesta Gougisha Jerone “Ronnie” Gougisha
In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.
Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.
Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver
Loving Memory of
Michael L. Bell. Sr. Edward A. Bell, Sr.
In Loving Memory of
Stanley & Clayton Rice Ernest &Lucinda Rice John & Mary Briggs
Clayton & Althlee Williams
Be a member of The Holy Name Society
Breakfast Club—2nd and 4th Sundays from 10:30-11:30 am in the Family Ctr.
In Beloved Memory of
Carl Jacob Westfall
Carl Lewis Westfall
Sophia Alexander Westfall
Ann A. Parker William “Beanie” Westfall
In Memory
of
Beaulah & Walter McPherson
Mildred & Barney Simms
And Other Family Members
In Loving Memory of Jannia Fields
Vivian Kirksey Henry Frank Clay, Jr.
In Loving Memory
of
Ida Collins Albert Mason, Jr.
Lindell Collins Ernest Collins
Lindell Collins, Jr. William Collins. Sr.
In Loving Memory of Burton & Ruby Woods, Paul & Victoria Powell,
George Powell, Willie Paul Powell, Charles “Bobby” Powell, Elenora Ross,
Mattie Toney, Elijah “Joe” Turnage, Equellia Woods
IN MEMORY OF CECIL A. GRANBERRY, SR. 1939-2015
In Memory of Helena C. Anthony Shawn C. Anthony
Lloyd Tilghman Francis Tilghman
Theresa Tilghman John O. Tilghman
In Memory
of Harrison & Minnie Lee Josephine Neal Daisy Whitley Morris Lee Sylvester Bassett Lillie Johnson
Be a member of
St. Ann Sodality
Attend Mass regularly Meetings every 3rd Sunday
In Memoriam
Oliver McCullum Raymond Prisby, Sr. Levester McCullum Mary Prisby Holliday Ruby Williams Gladys Prisby-Ross Willa Mae McFarley Raymond Prisby, Jr.
Virginia Ann Saunders Russell E. Prisby Vivian Prisby
In Loving Memory of
James & Margaret Bland Theresa Frisch-Gordon
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Beloved Father & Mother and Grandmother
In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.
Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.
Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver
In Loving Memory of
Martin & Mae Duggan
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In loving memory of Thad Hollie, Jr., Esq.
“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abiding in the word of the Lord, because you
know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
IN MEMORIAM
Deceased Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Matthew
Beatrice Blackshear Leo Glaze Lillie Johnson
Henry Brown Cloteal Harris Al & Felecia Leake
Dorothy Cain Gwendolyn Harris Ruth Mitchell