THE SOLEMNITY OF THEMOST HOLY TRINITY

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 The Catechism teaches that “by sending hisonly Son and the Spirit of Love in the fullness of time, God has revealed his innermost secret: God himself is an eternal exchange of love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and he has destined us to share in that exchange.” “Thecomplete Trinity dwells in us” (R.P.Philippon). By worshiping the Trinity we realize the full truth of ourselves. “In the communion of grace with the Trinity, Man’s ‘living area’ is broadened and raised up to the supernatural level of divine life. Man lives in God and by God” (Saint John Paul II).

The dogma of faith which forms the object of the feast is this: There is one God and in this one God there are three Divine Persons; the Father is God, the Son is God, the Holy Spirit is God. Yet there

are not three Gods, but one, eternal, incomprehensibleGod! The Father is not more God than the Son, neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit. The Father is the first Divine Person; the Son is thesecond Divine Person, begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity; the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person, proceeding from the Father and the Son. No mortal can fully fathom this sublime truth. But I submit humbly and say: Lord, I believe, help my weak faith. // Why is this feast celebrated at this particular time? It may be interpreted as a finale to all the preceding feasts. All three Persons contributed to and shared in the work of redemp- tion. The Father sent His Son to earth, for "God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son." The Father called us to the faith. The Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, became man and died for us. He redeemed us and made us children of God. He ever remains the liturgist par excellence to whom we are united in all sacred functions. After Christ'sascension the Holy Spirit, however, became our Teacher, our Leader, our Guide, our Consoler. On solemn occasions a thanksgiving Te Deum rises spontaneously from Christian hearts. // The feast of the Most Holy Trinity may well be regarded as the Church's Te Deum of gratitude over all the blessings of the Christmas and Easter seasons;

for this mystery is a synthesis of Christmas,Epiphany, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost. This feast,

whichfalls on the first Sunday after Pentecost, should make us mindful that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honor of the Most Holy Trinity, that every Sunday is sanctified and consecrated to the triune God. Sunday after Sunday we should recall in a spirit of gratitude the gifts which the Blessed Trinity is bestowing upon us. The Father created and predestined us; on the first day of the week He began the work of creation. The Son redeemed us; Sunday is the "Day of the Lord,“ the day of His resurrection. The Holy Spirit sanctified us, made us His temple; on Sunday the Holy Spirit de-scended upon the infant Church. Sunday, there-fore, is the day of the Most Holy Trinity.

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH

MINERSVILLE, PAwww.StMatthewTheEvangelistParish.org

Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMPhone: (570) 544-2211 Fax: (570) 544-2317

SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST WELCOMES ALLNo matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present religious affiliation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, ethnicity, etc.; you are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at Saint Matthew the Evangelist Parish!

SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: Sr. Meg Cole (610-332-04421x19)VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (Direct:1-800-791-9209)

WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AMMON – Sammi Stripe (Birthday and Anniversary) by Mom, Steph and GrandmomTUE – Phyllis Siminitus by M/M Dave SiminitusWED – Tony Sanza by Barbara VicicTHU – 8:00 AM – Helen Demcher by Joanne Urban 6:00 PM –Graduates of Assumption BVM School and All Parish GraduatesFRI – Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Memorial SocietySAT – 4:00 PM – Tony Straiges by Son, RonaldSUN – 8:30 AM – Living and Deceased Parishioners 10:30 AM – Bette Dean Renninger and Mary Roshannon

by Frank and Theresa Grigalonis*******************************************************************************************************************************************

REQUIESCAT IN PACE: May Our Triune God receive into everlasting life: ARTHUR N. DINICOLA, M.D., a former member of the former St. Barbara Church, and a member of Our Parish Family, who died Wednesday, May 27 and will be buried from our Church on Monday, June 1. May Mary, Mother of Consolation, obtain comfort from Jesus, her son, for Arthur’s family and friends. ******************************************************************************************************************************************** THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love. TRINITY SUNDAY, MAY 31 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AMand 10:15 AM.

THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC):Jesus told us to ask the Harvest Master to send laborers intohis harvest. May the prayers of our participating families bear fruit. Thanks to LINDA AND JOSEPH BUTCAVAGE for hosting the FPC for Vocations this week. Sign up in Church vestibule. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: In today’s gospel Jesus commands, “Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you.” This command is meant for every Christian. In light of this command, parenting is not only the most difficult task a person can take on, it is also one of the most apostolic and missionary tasks. Jesus commands all parents to teach their children “all that I have commanded you.”PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: Whether by pill or invasive surgery, abortion is never good for women.  Pray for a healing for all who have had an abortion that they will be open to God’s love and forgiveness.STEWARDSHIP: “The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ…” - Romans 8:16-17. If we are heirs to the kingdom of God, shouldn’t we work to build up His kingdom?  Shouldn’t we be good stewards of our inheritance, using our time, talent and treasure to care for the Church that God has left to us?  Our Church is a treasured heirloom from God.  Do we treat it that way?  LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $2,656; CapitalImprovement: $350; Expenses: $3,766.08 (ordinary)l $ 5,194.50 (school subsidy). Thanks for your generosity!FRATERNAL CHARITY: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY– Your donation of all TYPES OF PASTAS will allow the SVDP Society to aid theneedy of our area. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table. Call Edward Butler at 570-544-2739. VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO John Andruchek and Peter and Genevieve Ferenchick. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: For the Health of George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family; Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober. (3) BEFORE: ST. JOSEPH: Special Intention. Call 570-544-2211 to memorialize votives.

MONDAY, JUNE 1 – VISITATION OF THE SICK: The visitations, which were completed May 18, 19, 20, 21, were June’s sick call visits!

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 2015-2016 Registrations are now due. $65 for first child with a $5 discount before EARLY REGISTARTION DEADLINE on June 30. Additional Registration Forms can be found in the Church Vestibule.

2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: As of today, our parish has raised $11,986 from 94 parishioners representing 17.22% of our total number of regis-tered families. We need the support of each parish family to reach our goal ($20,726) and 100% participation. REMEMBER, EVERY GIFT COUNTS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL. You can make your gift online at www.2015baa. org or drop off your pledge form in the collection basket at church. We hope our Parishioners will demonstrate that we are a Parish that cares by making their donation to the Appeal!

EASTER DUTY: This is the LAST day to fulfill the Easter Precept. CANON 920- #1. All the faithful

afterhaving been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist,

arebound by the obligation of receiving Communion

at least once a year. #2. This precept must be

fulfilled during the Easter Season (First Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday) unless it is fulfilled for a just cause

at some other time during the year. (Fulfillment of

your Easter Duty requires the reception of the

Sacrament of Reconciliation if you have committed Mortal

Sin, e.g. deliberately missing Sunday Mass.)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. St. Peregrine, help cancer patients and their caregivers!

THURSDAY, JUNE 4 – ASSUMPTION BVM SCHOOL 8th GRADE GRADUATION: 6:00 PM, our Church. “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR REHEARSAL: Call Greg at 570-544-2355 to join and for rehearsal times.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR: Immediately following today’s 8:00 AM Mass, there will be Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration, and Reposition. Come and pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life from our Parish and Diocese.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM.

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, SUNDAY, JUNE 7 – CORPUS CHRISTI: To celebrate our Catholic Belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, we will distribute Holy Communion by INTINCTION at all weekend Masses. At the conclusion of all Masses, we will expose the Most Blessed Sacrament for a brief period of ADORATION followed by BENEDICTION. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All Praise and All Thanksgiving, Be Every Moment Thine. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM only. Bring your children to Confession during the summer months.THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): JACK HUDOCK (8:30 AM) will host the FPC this week. Call 570-399-5056 or sign-up in the Church Vestibule for July and August!

SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) UTILITIES: Your donation will help pay for light, water, sewer, heating tapes, and the maintenance of all parish heating units, etc. (2) Please check your Sunday Church Envelope Boxes for the envelopes you might have missed. Kindly catch up! (3) Please write the amount of your donation on your envelope. Thank you!*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************

MINISTERS AT MASS FOR CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY OFF. PROC. LECTORS E. M. of H. C. ALTAR SERVERSSAT 4:00 PM Straiges Family Frank Melenchick Barbara Sincavage Alexandra Eades

Frank MelenchickSUN 8:30 AM Parishioners Tom Mundy Jack Ruscavage Eric Andruchek

Michael Perzel 10:30 AM Grigalonis Family Michael Novack Beth Tropp Olivia Osborne

Anthony Lutchkus*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!

JUNE 10 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex (570-544-6484). JUNE 12 – BLESSING OF CARS: It is a custom on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to bless automobiles. We will do so at 6:00

PM in the Church parking lot (across from the Rectory). We ask that you call to register (570-544-2211).JUNE 13 – ST. JOHN’S CURIOSITY SHOP: 8:00 AM to12:00 Noon, Russell Building. Various items, toys and games, jewelry, kitchen items, books, candles, vases, craft items, and much more. Food and refreshments available. Call 570-622-5470 for more information.JUNE 14 – PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS: After 11:30 AM in the rectory education room, Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont. For any volunteers who need to take the class. Call 570-695-3648 to register.JUNE 15 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ SANDS CASINO BUS TRIP: Cost $25; Rebate $25. Bus leaves R&J 8:00 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 8:30 AM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).

JUNE 16 – PRO-LIFE MEETING: 6:00 PM, Simon Kramer Cancer Institute, New Philadelphia. Free presentation. Learn what can be done in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties to promote life. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation. All are welcome! Call 570-277-6218.JUNE 19, 20 – ST. MICHAEL’S SUMMER BLOCK PARTY: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM both days. Homemade food, crafts, and games. All are welcome! Call 570-544-4741 for more information. Please support our sister Parish!

JULY 6 – 8 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ PITTSBURG EXPRESS BUS TRIP: $429 per person, double occupancy. 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners including a dinner at the Grand Concourse, Duquesne Incline, Gateway Clipper cruise, Guided tour of Pittsburgh including University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning, Nationality Rooms, Heinz Memorial Chapel, Tour of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater”, Visit to Flight 93 Memorial, souvenir gift. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Call 570-544-5231 or 570-628-5413.JULY 13 – 16 – NATIVITY LITTLE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Camp is for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. Cost $40 includes individual instruction, team concepts, competitions. Instruction by Nativity coaching staff, former and current players. 570-622-8110 for information.JULY 20 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ HOLLYWOOD CASINO BUS TRIP: Cost $25; Rebate $30! Bus leaves R&J 8:00 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 8:30 AM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).SEPTEMBER 21- 24 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ WILDWOOD SEAFOOD FEAST BUS TRIP: $399 per person, double occupancy. 3 nights motel accommodations, 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring a DJ and over 50 different buffet items, one $20 meal credit valid for a 3 course price-fixed meal at Breadsticks in Resorts Casino, one dinner at a local restaurant, trip to Atlantic City casino with a bonus package, visit to Washington Street Mall, Cape May, visit Smithville Village, Wildwoods' famous beach and boardwalk. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Call 570-544-5231 or 570-628-5413.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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PARISH MEMORIAL SOCIETY: We gratefully acknowledge the following donations: IMO PHYLLIS SIMINITUS: $100 from M/M Dave Siminitus; $25 from Atty. B.J. Evans and Dr. Kim Hashin; $20 from Gary and Gail Bedford. IMO EILEEN SCHULTZ: $20 from Ann Marie Pukas. IMO ANNA MARTINE: $50 from Frank Narish. IMO ANTHONY A. BALULIS: $10 from Mildred Magic and Barbara and David Sincavage. IMO ANN HUNTZINGER: $25 from M/M William H. Newton, Jr. IMO KENNETH LIPSKY: $25 from M/M Joseph Quesada. IMO ALPHONSA POZZA: $100 from Helen B. Melusky; $10 from Bertha Warcola. IMO BETTY SABOL: $50 from Elaine J. Zettlemoyer; $30 from Ed and Linda Darosh; $25 each from Centa Dunleavy, Theresa Schoffstall and Linda Walinsky, Joseph and Kenneth Lipsett, Barbara A. Reilly, M/M William H. Newton, Jr., M/M Andrew J. Makara; $20 each from Pat and Tom Piccioni, Tootsie Brozana, Joanne and Don Doyne, M/M Edward Dunleavy, Elizabeth Burns, Mary Kreiser; $15 from M/M James Yacobacci; $10 from Dave and Barb Sincavage.SCHOOL NEWS: 1) NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL: Students in grades 10 and 11 transferring from a public, private, or charter school will receive up to $3,000 in grants - $2,000 in year one and $1,000 in year two. Call Jen at 570-622-8110 or by email at jdaubert@nativitybvm.net for more information. 2) ASSUMPTION BVM GRADE SCHOOL: Now accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. For newregistrations, please bring your child’s birth certificate and baptismal and immunization records. Applications and school tours can be obtained by calling the school office at 570-622-0106 or by email at www.AssumptionBVMschool.net. Students in grades 1 through 7 transferring from a public, private, or charter school are eligible for $1,500 in grants - $1,000 in year one and $500 in year two. ABVM also offers a 2, 3, and 5 day pre-school program for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Half-day and full-day sessions are available. Call 570-622-0106.

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST SPAGHETTI DINNER: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Parish Center,120 Oak Street. Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce and Meatballs with a Full Salad Bar. Adults$8.50; Children $4.50. Eat-in or take-out. Tickets available at the door. Donations of Baked Goods would be greatly appreciated and can be brought to the Parish Center between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Benefits SMTE

Parish.

JUNE 15 – 18 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM,grades K to 4, at the Good Shepherd Building. Call Sr. Mary Jane Dunleavy at 570-544-2464 toregister and for more information. PROGRAM IS OPEN TO CHILDREN FROM ALL PARISHES!

JUNE 21 – FATHERS’ DAY FLOWERS AND VIGILS: Your help would be appreciated in decorating our Church with Flowers and vigils in memory of/in honor of the husbands, fathers, grandfathers, good men of our Parish. The Offering for Flowers is $10; Vigils $5. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) to make arrangements. Thanks for your anticipated help!

FYI: 21 graduates from our Parish were invited to a Parish Baccalaureate to be celebrated May 30at 4:00 PM Mass. Only 2 Graduates responded. Baccalaureate Service was accordingly cancelled!