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WORSHIP u SERVE u EVANGELIZE
807 Havens Corners Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-471-0212 • www.stmatthew.net
As a community of believers who know,
love, and serve Jesus Christ, we celebrate the
sacramental life of the Church, proclaim the
saving message of Christ, and share the love of the
Lord, especially with the least, the poor,
and the suffering.
MASSESWeekends Saturday – 5:00 p.m. VigilSunday – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m.Holy DaysPlease consult the bulletin or website.WeekdaysMonday thru Friday, 6:30 & 8:30 a.m.Saturday – 8:30 a.m.
CONFESSIONSWednesday 7:00-7:30 a.m.Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.Sunday 11:00-11:45 a.m.Or by appointment
Office HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
BAPTISMSAll Baptism inquiries must begin by filling out a Baptism form on our website at www.stmatthew.net/baptism. Mandatory preparation sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.
MARRIAGEMarriage preparation must begin at least 6 months before a desired wedding date. All inquiries begin on the Parish website at www.stmatthew.net/marriage where you register for a Theology of Marriage Session.
ANOINTING & VISITATION OF THE SICKContact the Parish Office to be anointed at church or your home before your procedure and to arrange for visits afterwards. Please notify the parish staff regarding any aged or ill who are confined.
PARISH CLERGY – 614-471-0212Fr. Theodore K. Sill, PastorFr. Peter Asantebwana, Parochial VicarFr. Michael Nimocks, Retired & In Holy ServiceDeacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Meyer Rev. Mr. Jerry Butts, Retired & In Holy Service Christopher Walsh, Candidate
PARISH OFFICE STAFF – 614-471-0212Business Manager: Leo GrimesDirector of Athletics: Eileen Buzenski – 614-478-8533Director of Music: Dawn Shininger – 614-532-0627Facilities Superintendent: George HarveyPastoral Associate: Mary Thompson
PARISH FAITH FORMATIONCatholic Inquiry/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
Jennifer Cabe – 614-532-0626, [email protected] School of Religion (PSR) and Evangelization Director:
Ashley Allwein – 614-471-2067, [email protected] Sunday School Coordinator & Family Ministry Coordinator:
Julie Ratliff, [email protected] School Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator:
Erin Upp – 614-532-0622, [email protected] School Youth Minister:
Maggie Smith – 614-532-0622, [email protected]
PARISH SCHOOL – PRE-K-GRADE 8 – 614-471-4930Principal: Mr. Mark Oppenheimer795 Havens Corners RoadWeb: www.cdstmatthew.org
CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY – 614-471-5320Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
PARISH REGISTRATIONThe 3rd Sunday of the month after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Undercroft of the Church. Sign up for a registration session at www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioners.
BULLETIN DEADLINEAnnouncements must be submitted to Hillarie Michaels by email to [email protected] by 12:00 noon on Monday.
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 28
5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 29
8.00 A.M.
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 29
10:00 A.M.
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 29
12:00 P.M.
SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 29
5:00 P.M.
EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION
NUMBERS IN BRACKETS DENOTE IN-HOME GROUP
Max Maksimoski ([email protected] – 614-607-4799)
Mike BarrDonato D’Alberto
Angel RiceThom Saarie
Toni BarrAnne Marie Saarie
Terry EcklJudeen Hartge
David Macynski (1)Tess Thibaut (6)
Tom EcklTish Hoffman
Michael SpringerHagan StovallAshley BourkGary StrappJoe BabeauxSusie FarrellKatie DattaloJohn Dattalo
Tom MigneryRosemary Whitt
April VaccaroJenna Zins
Kristin WilliamsStancy Augustine
Mitch ConnorStephanie CouhigAndrew ProciukBeth EscuderoAnita Ference
Jimmy Ference
LECTORS Angel RiceRicky Everhart Susan Eyerman Julianne Burkholder
Shawn MillerKat Graham
Lukas GrahamAbigail GroffAndy Prociuk
IN HOME Mila McNamee (2), Jeff Solinger (4), Debbie Sears (4S), Connie Wood (5)
SACRISTANSVicki Wengert ([email protected] – 614-270-2118)
Vicki Wengert Frank Hartge Marianne Buzzelli Rita DeVault Diane Fleming
SERVERS
Lauren BlauseyJack BurganLeah StacklinPaul Stacklin
Andrea MillenbaughColleen Millenbaugh
Aubree AaronLuke AaronJohn Booker
Emma FigliolaNicholas KuhnsStella Newman
Gabby ChalfantIsabella ChalfantRebecca Gebhart
Mia LantzGraham SandersEmerson Zielinski
Tatum HooverJack JordanKate JordanPorter LaceyEmma MinserDominic Ratliff
Gabrielle AnnesiAndrea Barrera
Angeline ChintalaJordyn LoftonRachel MaasAnna Sergio
STEWARDSHIP
2019-2020 Through September 15, 2019 Year to Date
Parish Budgeted Expenses $42,115.00 $505,380.00
Contributions $57,403.15 $456,416.52
Surplus (Shortage) $15,288.15 ($ 48,963.48)
Note: Saint Matthew's fiscal year is July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Contributions include offertory and mortgage payment donations.
DISCIPLESHIPHow can I begin my Journey? It’s as simple as 1-2-3:
1. Participate 1 hour per week in community prayer (Sunday Mass).2. Devote 1 hour per week volunteering in a parish ministry.3. Contribute 1 hour of weekly income (2.5%) for financial
support.WORSHIP + SERVE + EVANGELIZE
MASS INTENTIONS AND SCRIPTURES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18 6:30 a.m. Joseph & June Magyar/Terry Magyar 8:30 a.m. John Siemienkowski/Bonnie SiemienkowskiTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Lk 8:19-21 6:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Donald Sowul/Paul MillerWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 – Ezr 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 6:30 a.m. Jerome Hatem/Couden Family 8:30 a.m. Maria Hong Pham/Hue VuTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9 6:30 a.m. Stephen & Nellie Magyar/Terry Magyar 8:30 a.m. Patricia Ryan/Dick & Carol BergerFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – Hg 2:1-9; Lk 9:18-22 6:30 a.m. Joan Hankey/David Nelson Family 8:30 a.m. Brenda McWilliams/Jim & Jeannine KernSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45 8:30 a.m. Nadine McMenemy/Parker Family 5:00 p.m. Mihreteub Ghirmatsion/Ellos FamilySUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – Am 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 8:00 a.m. Christy & Betty Fetter/Family 10:00 a.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. Sill 12:00 p.m. Pat Hennessey/Pagani & Arnold Families 5:00 p.m. Henry Vonderahe/Friends
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SAINT MATTHEW SCHOOL NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 All School Mass – 8:30 a.m. Friends Across Time (4H) – 9:15-10:15 a.m. – St. Anthony Room
OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC MINISTRY HANDBELL CHOIR – The bell choir season will begin with rehearsals on Tuesday, September 24 in the practice room behind the choir loft. Anyone interested or with questions, please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-532-0627.
FUNERAL CHOIR – For any parishioners interested in singing and who are retired or with a flexible schedule during the day, the Parish Funeral Choir might be for you! The time commitment involves the day of the funeral only and to attend funerals as often as your personal schedule allows. For more information or to get on the contact list, please email Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected].
ADULT CHOIR – The adult choir season will resume on Sunday, October 6 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass and run through Pentecost Sunday on May 31, 2020. Rehearsals will be held during the week on the 1st and 2nd Thursdays of the month, with additional rehearsal time on Sunday mornings from 9:20 a.m. until the start of Mass. The choir sings at every 10:00 a.m. Mass, as well as special liturgies on Christmas and during Holy Week. For any questions or more information, please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-532-0627.
TEEN CHOIR – The Parish Teen Choir sings on the 4th Sunday of each month at the 12:00 p.m. Mass. All interested middle school and high school students are welcome. Please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-471-0212, ext. 1117, for details.
IN OUR PARISH
PLEASE NOTE: NO DAILY MASSES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 – Please note that there will be no 6:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. daily Mass on October 1-3. Liturgy of the Hours will be said at those times instead.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE – Our 60th Anniversary celebration continues with a Community Open House on Saturday, October 12 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. All parishioners, family, and friends are invited to join us for tours of the church and light refreshments. Come and learn about the architecture, artwork, vestments and vessels used at Mass and more. For more information, visit our parish website at www.stmatthew.net or contact Jennifer Cabe at [email protected] or Pat Martin at [email protected].
ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE – We are excited to announce that we are now able to accept weekly offertory and special envelope donations, in addition to Charitable Works donations, through our new online giving system! We are grateful for the ongoing support of our mission and ministry from St. Matthew Parishioners, and we are pleased to be able to offer this user-friendly system, which allows individuals to control all aspects of how and when they give. For detailed information about how to take advantage of online giving, please see our website: www.stmatthew.net/giving.
VISITING MINISTRY – Saint Matthew Parish has numerous care facilities for the elderly within its boundaries. In these care centers as well as in private homes, there are numerous parishioners who could enjoy a visitor every once in a while. When I go to visit or to take Communion, these elderly are so appreciative. Please consider becoming a part of our Visiting Ministry and sharing a half hour of your time each week or every other week with someone who is lonely. If you are interested, please contact Carol Ann Lombardi at 614-478-4328 or [email protected].
HOLY HOUR FOR REPARATION, PURIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF THE CHURCH – Please join our clergy and fellow parishioners in the church on the Fourth Friday of the month for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an hour of prayer for the universal Church. The next Holy Hour will be held this Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
FALL 2019 DIVORCECARE GROUP – Find help and healing from the hurt of divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. A 13-week video series that includes several accounts from individuals on how divorce affected their lives. The program contains material from many acclaimed counselors, doctors and clergy on dealing with divorce and its recovery. It began Wednesday, September 18 and runs through Wednesday, December 18. The sessions are from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the St. Michael Room. There is a one-time charge of $30.00, which includes the workbook. For more information, contact Mike Workman at 614-517-8408.
CITY BBQ FUNDRAISER NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – The St. Matthew Athletic Association will be having a fundraiser at City BBQ in Gahanna (108 S. Stygler Road, Gahanna, open Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.) on Sunday, September 29. City BBQ will donate 25% of the sales from our group for the day. All you need to do is visit City Barbecue and tell the cashier that you are with St. Matthew. That's it! No coupons needed. Dine-in or carry-out all day. You can’t beat a great barbecue with great friends for a great cause!
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
DEAR ST. MATTHEW PARISHIONERS, I share with bittersweet emotion that my last professional day at St. Matthew is October 4 and after that I will begin work as the Event Coordinator for the Office of Development and Planning with the Diocese of Columbus. In my six years of ministry work here at St. Matthew, I have learned more about the love of Jesus Christ than I could ever imagine. I will miss greatly my daily interactions with staff and parishioners and look forward to worshipping with you on the weekends. Please keep me and all of our staff in your prayers during this time of transition. Thank you for your collaboration, dedication, and the countless ways you have supported my work here. In Christ, Jenna Zins, Staff & Mission Manager
IN-HOME EMHC NEEDED – We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to minister to the homebound on Sundays. Recently, two assisted living facilities have opened in our parish area, which has put a strain on our existing In-Home EMHC, requiring the need for additional EMHC. If interested or you want to learn more, contact Max Maksimoski at [email protected].
WORSHIP + SERVE + EVANGELIZE: 60 YEARS OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL PROGRAM – Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Commitment Card to the church. For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Commitment Card. It is important that all parishioners complete a Commitment Card as we will be mailing out a Summary Report of the program and need all commitments accounted for in this report. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office. We also encourage all parishioners to consider our electronic giving method and to set up your reoccurring offertory gifts electronically. To set up Online Giving, simply go to www.stmatthew.net/giving.
PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. PETER – Join Fr. Peter Asantebwana (June 12-23, 2020) for a once in a lifetime opportunity! Fr. Peter will host a group of pilgrims on an experience of holiness and healing to Fatima and Lourdes, continuing on to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. This play has been presented every 10 years since 1634 by the village of Oberammergau as a way of thanking God for sparing the village from the plague. Every stop on this tour is life-changing and breathtaking. For details, plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, October 13 in the St. Anthony Room at 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. or contact Jerusalem Tours at 614-501-6714 or [email protected].
NURSERY HELP NEEDED - The Parish Nursery is in need of adult and student volunteers to staff the Nursery during each weekend Mass. Volunteers are typically scheduled once a month and we can work around your schedule. We are currently looking for adults for the 12:00 Mass, and both 5:00 Masses. Please contact Maria Ohalek at [email protected] if you are interested in joining this ministry.
GRIEFSHARE – NO CLASS THIS THURSDAY – If you have recently lost a loved one or a close friend, please join us for the next GriefShare session. We will accompany you on your grief journey and offer you loving support and comfort. The session began Thursday, September 12 and runs through Thursday, December 12 (no classes on September 26, October 31 and November 28). Sessions will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Saint Raphael Room. A workbook is available for use throughout the session for a one-time fee of $30.00. Please contact Mary Lager at 614-395–9099 or [email protected] for more details or if you have questions. We look forward to helping ease the pain and sorrow accompanied with your loss.
PARISH PROJECTSAs good stewards of your generosity, the Facilities Team is pleased to provide regular updates on St. Matthew campus projects, improvements, ongoing initiatives, and enhancements.The past week has been focused on putting our best foot forward as we celebrate 60 years as a parish and how we can make the campus safer and more secure moving forward through grants and your investments.This month, we will be submitting several grant applications to The Catholic Foundation related to short and long-term safety and security initiatives. We have started by establishing wireless communications between the parish and school offices and the Facilities Team. The next step is to integrate the security systems to enable either office to lock down the entire campus if there was a threat.The next step in our safety and security plan is to systematically replace aging external doors and to add electronic access. We can significantly improve building security, control, and track entry as well as lock down all doors from any access in the case of an emergency.Last year, we applied for replacement windows in the original 1963 school building. These would be exceedingly more efficient and include additional outside regress points; we were turned down. This year, our focus is on only adding large regress windows to the seven classrooms in the upper north hall of the school. We can then phase in replacement windows over the next few years; safety first, followed by energy efficiency.Other notable updates around the campus include the school LED conversion project which should be completed this coming week; you may have noticed the change in the Parish Activity Center during our 60th Anniversary celebration. Additional enhancements to our Sanctuary sound system continue to be made. The Apse area continues to darken for more depth and the first two upper murals are within a couple weeks of completion and installation. The marble angels are one step closer to the Sanctuary as we assess what adjustments must be made to the Altar prior to final placement. The angels are in the Gathering Space TEMPORARILY.We appreciate this opportunity to provide these updates and welcome suggestions for facility enhancements. Please contact George Harvey at [email protected].
BACKUP CHILDCARE PERSON NEEDED FOR WALKING WITH PURPOSE – The Walking with Purpose (WWP) Thursday evening program is looking for a backup childcare person, 18 years or older, who has met the Protecting God’s Children requirements. Childcare is a very important part of the WWP program, as it allows mothers who want to participate more flexibility. You will serve as a backup in the event the regular two childcare people aren’t available. It is a paid position, $10.00 per hour, on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-11:00 a.m. or Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. If you are able to serve as a backup, please let us know if you are potentially available for morning, evening, or either. If you are interested, please contact Paula Sewell at [email protected] or 740-350-1943. Also, although both the Wednesday morning and Thursday evening sessions have begun, women are welcome to join our programs at any time! Information about all of our studies is on our website, stmatthew.net/wwp. If you have questions about either of our programs, please contact Gina Sergio at [email protected] or 614-806-4356.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Sunday, January 14th After the 8:00 AM and
Sundays ~ October-March Oct. 6, Nov. 10, Dec. 8
Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 8 After the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses
Portion of proceeds goes towards Church mortgage!
In the Hutta Gym Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
St. Jude 5801 Gahanna
MENU: Scrambled eggs, omelets, hash browns, pancakes, sausage links, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, juices
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Cost: $7.00 Family Max: $25.00
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
STUDY DESCRIPTION WHEN LOCATION REGISTRATION
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The Sunday Mass Readings
Explained(Every week, come
when you can)
Would you like to get more out of the Sunday Mass readings? Dr. Brant Pitre from the Augustine Institute presents an easy to understand commentary each week with a robust teaching using Jewish rabbinical tradition, the early Church Fathers, and the magisterial teaching. See the connections to the whole story of salvation and develop your ability to hear and understand God’s Word.Perfect for families… new Catholics… old Catholics!
Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
(11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
St. Raphael RoomFREE
No need to register.Questions?
Contact Lorraine [email protected],
9:15–10:15 a.m.
St. Therese Lisieux Library (across from
the Adoration Chapel in the Undercroft)
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Romans:The Gospel of
Salvation(8 sessions)
Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans – salvation.Romans: The Gospel of Salvation explores the ways in which Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel’s prophecies, which leads to the universal, “Catholic” family of God.
Tuesday,10:00-11:30 a.m.or 7:00-8:30 p.m.
September 17–November 5
St. Raphael RoomFacilitators:
Lorraine Curtinlorraine.curtin@
icloud.comNancy Borowy
$33.23 (includes shipping)Morning registration link at: https://study.
ascensionpress.com/studies/39744/
registrations/newEvening registration link at: https://study.
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Matthew:The King and His
Kingdom(24 sessions)
This is one of the foundational study programs that shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel and establishes His kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to His people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, the Matthew Bible Study program provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan.
Wednesday,6:45-8:45 p.m.September 4–
February 19, 2020(no classes during
the holidays)
St. Raphael RoomFacilitators:
Don Meves and Matt Schirripa
[email protected]@gmail.
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$43.72 (includes shipping)Registration at: https://study.ascensionpress.com/studies/40123/
registrations/new
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN A BIBLE STUDY!
REGISTRATION IS EASY• To pay by cash or check: Sign the registration sheet in the
Gathering Space (payment made at the first session)• To pay by credit card: Use the registration links in the chart below.
Questions? Contact Lorraine Curtin [email protected] or 614-946-7585.
The Bible is at the heart of our Faith and our relationship with God. Scripture informs our beliefs and inspires our devotions. It is the place where our Father meets with us and lovingly speaks to us. Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is often difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible!Are you new to Scripture study? All of our studies are for the novice and experienced alike. Please join us today!
DIVINE MERCY ADORATION CHAPEL"Our own belief is that the renovation of the world will be brought about only by the Holy Eucharist." – Pope Leo XIIIIf you’d like to make a weekly commitment, or get more information, please contact Jeff Bernard at [email protected] or 216-372-4991. CAN YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME?Over 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration: #106: "Know also that you will probably gain more by praying fifteen minutes before the Blessed Sacrament than by all the other spiritual exercises of the day. True, Our Lord hears our
prayers anywhere, for He has made the promise, “Ask, and you shall receive,” but He has revealed to His servants that those who visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament will obtain a more abundant measure of grace. (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
Visitors are welcome Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and on Saturday & Sunday from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Please visit StMatthew.net/DMC for more info.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Join Us! ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PARISH Trip to TheJoin Us!
ST MATTHEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PARISH Trip to The
Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Jude
Thursday, January 23rd – Saturday, January 25th, 2020 Washington, D.C.
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Leave St. Matthew Visit the St. John Paul II Museum
Prayer Vigil Vigil Mass
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March for Life Free Time in the City
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Return Home Cost of trip to include roundtrip transportation via Urban Express, 2-night hotel stay at Clarion Inn Falls Church (Va), meals (breakfast, Thursday dinner and Friday lunch), and
tips. Total cost $300.00 per person.
All rooms are 2-queen, double-occupancy only.
Space is limited to 50 people. Trip inquiries and/or additional requests can be made to:
Heather Bernard [email protected]
(614) 365-0418
Online Registration is available at stmatthew.net
Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Jude Thursday, January 23rd – Saturday, January 25th, 2020, Washington, D.C.
THURSDAY: Leave St. Matthew • Visit the St. John Paul II Museum • Prayer Vigil • Vigil MassFRIDAY: March for Life • Free Time in the CitySATURDAY: Return Home – Cost of trip to include roundtrip transportation via Urban Express, 2-night hotel stay at Clarion Inn Falls Church (Va), meals (breakfast, Thursday dinner and Friday lunch), and tips.Total cost $300.00 per person. All rooms are 2-queen, double-occupancy only. Space is limited to 50 people. Trip inquiries and/or additional requests can be made to: Heather Bernard: [email protected], (614) 365-0418.
Online Registration is available at stmatthew.net
COMPUTER CYBER SECURITY FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE Come learn how to protect yourself in the Cyber World. Fellow parishioner, Allen Perk, of XLN SYSTEMS, will explain, in non-computer terms, how to recognize Phishing Scams from emails and the phone. Other subjects to be discussed include "passphrases" (instead of passwords), freezing your credit, the Internet of Things IoT, using wireless networks and banking online more safely. This free educational event will be held in the St. Anthony Room on Wednesday, October 2 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to [email protected].
WANT TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHER SINGLES? Several parishioners are starting a group for single people (widowed, divorced, separated, or single) who are 55 years or older, and would like to get together to enjoy dinner, a movie, and other local activities. The group is planning an initial dinner on Saturday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. at O’Charley's. Interested? Please contact Carol Lombardi at [email protected] or 614-478-4328 or Jeff Solinger at [email protected] or 614-506-2382.
COOKIES NEEDED FOR KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY – Kairos baked cookies are needed for the upcoming prison ministry weekend. These cookies will represent at least three truths of the Christian life: God’s unending grace. They are a physical symbol of God’s grace, available to all believers (i.e. agape love); The power of Christian community. All Kairos cookies are home-baked, demonstrating that real people on the outside can see the inmates through the eyes of agape love and have prayed for the inmates while baking the cookies; Availability of forgiveness. You can imagine that God’s forgiveness and self-forgiveness are difficult to accept in a prison. ANY amount of baked cookies that you can offer would be appreciated. For questions or the guidelines for baking cookies, please contact Donato D’Alberto at 614-774-5123. Please drop off cookies at St. Matthew in the St. Anthony Room kitchen (look for the plastic bin) before Friday, September 27. Thank you for your generosity!
WE WELCOME INTO OUR FAMILY OF FAITH the following children who were baptized on Sunday, September 1 and Sunday, September 15: Owen James Swartz and Grayson Bradley Balasco.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. JUDE COUNCIL 5801
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Jacob Roth, the St. Jude Council 5801 Knight of the Month for September!
KNIGHT FAMILY OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Richard (Max) and Denise Maksimoski, the St. Jude Council 5801 Knight Family of the month for September!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OPEN HOUSE – The Knights of Columbus is holding an open house to all prospective Knights on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Knights Hall. Some of our officer team will be there along with other Knights to welcome you and answer your questions. Learn about being a Knight and how we are the “right arm” of the Catholic Church. We will have light refreshments available. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Steve Davis, Grand Knight at 419-989-0325 or [email protected].
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO
AROUND THE DIOCESE
CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEWSRECAP OF AUGUST 2019 – The Saint Matthew Charitable Works Ministry provided an estimated 6,525 meals to 147 households within the Gahanna community during the month of August. Thank you for your continued support to those families who are experiencing difficult times.
2019 FOOD REQUESTS
INDIVIDUALSSERVED
EST. MEALSPROVIDED*
EOY 2018 1,459 3,801 57,015
1st Qtr 381 955 14,325
2nd Qtr 385 1,015 15,225
July 132 378 5,670
August 147 435 6,525
Year to Date 1,045 2,783 41,745
*3 meals/day x 5 days
Our normal hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. We are located in the PSR building (the old convent). All are welcome to visit the location to observe what we do, and if the Spirit moves you, become a part of our Ministry.
BISHOP ROBERT BRENNAN TO ADDRESS CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 – Traditionally, each October, the Bishop of Columbus addresses the Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club. Happily, Bishop Brennan is continuing that custom. Please join us Friday, October 4 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for lunch and comments from The Most Reverend Robert Brennan. The October luncheon is sponsored by the Serra Clubs of Columbus. Serra Columbus promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. More information is available at www.serracolumbus.org. Holy Mass (optional) begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m. and Bishop Brennan’s remarks. Free parking available in the Columbus State Grant Avenue parking lot (25-S) across the street from St. Patrick. No reservations are necessary and $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information on Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club, visit www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc or contact Craig Heppner, CMLC President at [email protected].
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS will hold its annual Red Wagon Fare Luncheon on Wednesday, October 16 at The Exchange in Dublin, 6520 Riverside Drive. Shopping will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the luncheon will be at noon. This year’s event features a style show by J. McLaughlin. Jackie Walker, Author & Fashion Consultant will emcee the show. Area merchants and artists, along with homemade Sweets and Treats will be presented in our Market Place. Join us for a great day of connecting with old and new friends while supporting the Christ Child Society of Columbus in “Challenging poverty one child at a time.” All proceeds go directly to benefit our projects throughout Central Ohio. Tickets are $60.00 per person. Make checks out to “Christ Child Society of Columbus” and return to Red Wagon Fare, PO Box 340948, Columbus, OH 43234-0948. You may also purchase tickets online at www.christchildsociety.org.
THE ST. MATTHEW BOOK CLUB – The next meeting will be this Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Michael Room. We will be discussing Letter to a Suffering Church – A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Bishop Robert Barron. All are welcome!
HOW TO GET THROUGH THE BIBLE…IN AN HOUR!
• Do you have a desire to know how all of the books of the Bible are connected?
• Are you new to reading the Scriptures?• Have you been reading the Scriptures and don’t see the
‘big picture’?Then join us for a free one-hour presentation that will get you started on a lifelong journey of reading the Scriptures with clearer vision.The Bible is such a big book, it's easy to get lost in the forest because of all the trees. You need a map that helps keep you on the main path from Genesis to Revelation.In this audio and slide show presentation, Dr. John Bergsma shares with us the "mental map" of the Bible he wishes he had when he started reading the Scriptures at age twelve. Whether you've read through the Bible many times, or have never picked up the Good Book, you'll enjoy Dr. Bergsma's presentation, as he uses easy-to-draw stick figures to sketch out the main Bible storyline.The message of the Bible has rarely been so easy to see! Best of all, you can use Dr. Bergsma's method to share the Bible message with others.This presentation by Dr. Bergsma is based on his book Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History.Join us for this FREE presentation on• Sunday, October 13 after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
(9:00-10:00 a.m.)• Meet in the St. Raphael Room• Refreshments will be provided• Families are welcome!
Please sign the sheet in the Gathering Space or email Lorraine Curtin at [email protected] to reserve a seat.
CUB SCOUT PACK 317 TO SELL POPCORN NEXT WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 28-29 – Our St. Matthew Cub Scout Pack 317 will conduct its popcorn sales next weekend after the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass and Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and Noon Masses. The Scouts are raising money for a new aluminum high-speed pinewood derby race track. We have a variety of ready-to-eat popcorn in ready to gift tins, microwaveable popcorn, trail mix and pretzels. Prices range from $10.00-$50.00 and we also accept military donations. If you do not have a favorite Cub Scout seller, please consider buying your popcorn from Pack 317. Cash, check, or credit will be accepted. If you are unable to attend Mass next weekend but would like to order popcorn, please contact Mrs. Lisa Salter at [email protected].
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