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THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Why does the master call the two servants
“good and faithful”? Because, when
entrusted with a vast amount of money, they
do not run off or spend the money on
themselves. Rather, they invest what was
given them as their way of revering their
relationship with their master. His reply is,
“Since you were faithful, I will give you great
responsibilities. Come, share my joy.” Which
means, come and be my equal. The worthy
wife is valued “far beyond pearls” because
she loves her husband and family with just
such gratuitous, self-sacrificing love. We are
“children of the light” inasmuch as we have
been given an all-surpassing Master and the
chance to glorify him by our obedience.
Again this
Sunday we
hear the
insistence on
the active
vigilance and
bold risk
required of
those who
await the
Lord. Matthew
clearly has in
mind a smug
community
without zeal.
He describes
as a “worthless, lazy lout” the servant who is satisfied
with burying his talent and carrying out in a
servile way what he thinks are his orders.
Matthew has so consistently urged believers
to outdo themselves that we should not be
surprised when the servant who takes the
greatest risk reaps the greatest reward. //
Matthew does not mince words. What is at
stake is the eternal relationship between
Christ and the Christian, the master’s joy”
which we are called to share. On the last day
we will have the judge that we deserve. Jesus
is neither harsh nor arbitrary. What he
expects of us in proportion to his love. He
asks us to risk everything in order to be open
to receive all he has to give. The capital
which the Lord entrusts to us is first and
foremost his word: it opens our lives to
infinite horizons. // Have Christians failed to
proclaim the word for fear of risk, for lack of
imagination and of initiative in the face of the
world’s needs? We must not miss our
rendezvous with history because of an excess
of that caution that has too long confined us.
ST. MATTHEW
THE EVANGELIST PARISH
MINERSVILLE, PA
www.StMatthewTheEvangelistParish.org
Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Phone: (570) 544-2211
Fax: (570) 544-2317
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST WELCOMES ALL
No 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 (610-866-0581x19)
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (1-800-791-9209)
WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AM
MON – Living and Deceased Parishioners
TUE – Eleanor Stoppi by Family
WED – Joseph Holland by Children
THU – David Moore (Annv) by Family
FRI – Stanley Souky (Estate)
SAT – 4:00 PM – Leona Donlen by Mia and Ava Bowers
SUN – 8:30 AM – John Andruchek
10:30 AM – Joseph and Betty Wentz by Joe, Joanne and Family
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REQUIESCAT IN PACE: May Jesus, the Lord of the Harvest, take unto Himself:
PAUL S. MULLOCK, a former member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka
Parish, and a member of our Parish family, who died Saturday, November 9,
and was buried from our Church Friday, November 14. May Mary, Mother of
Mercy, obtain comfort from Jesus, her risen son, for Paul’s family and friends.
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THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace
and not of affliction./ You will call upon me, and I will answer you,/
and I will lead back your captives from every place. (Jer.29:11,12,14)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME: SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM AND 10:15 AM.
THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC):
Jesus told us to ask the Harvest Master to send laborers into
his harvest. May the prayers of our participating families bear
fruit. Our thanks to SCOTT and PATRICE SCHWALM FAMILY for
hosting the FPC for Vocations this week. Sign up in vestibule.
SPECIAL DIOCESAN SECOND COLLECTION:
POVERTY RELIEF FUND: The Diocesan Poverty
Relief Fund finances local projects and
organizations that help the needy in the five
counties of our Diocese.If you forgot the special envelope found in your envelope box you
can use it next week. Thank you for caring for
the poor and needy within our own Diocese!
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: As the man in today’s gospel entrusted his
servants with his money, so God has ‘entrusted’ our family to us. Like the good
servants we are expected, not to play it safe, but to selflessly and totally invest
ourselves in each other.
PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: Pray for our political leaders that they will
promote the culture of life and defend the God- given constitutionally
guaranteed right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
STEWARDSHIP: “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been
faithful over a little, I will set you over much…”- Matthew 25:21. God expects
us to nurture and develop the gifts He has given us and then generously give back with increase. He doesn’t want us to waste or hoard the
gifts He has given us; He expects us to grow our gifts, use them wisely and be generous with them. LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED:
Sunday: $3,065; Fuel: $592; Expenses: $6,857.83. Thank you for your generosity!
FRATERNAL CHARITY: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY – Your donation of ALL TYPES OF PASTA will allow us to help
the needy. Volunteer for our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table by calling Edward Butler (570-544-2739).
VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO Bernard and Edith Lescavage by Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. (2) ALTARS:
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: IMO Andrew Botek by Wife, Bertha; Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober; For the Health of George Homa
and Special Intention by Wife and Family; For the Health of Aldona Butler. DIVINE MERCY: IMO Michael J. Warhola by Family. (3)
BEFORE: ST. JOSEPH: Special Intention. Call 570-544-2211 to memorialize votives.
ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 50/50 CHANCES: Chances will be sold after today’s
Masses. Drawing at December 17th Holiday Food Sale. Call 570-544-2211 for tickets.
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NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNER PURSE BINGO: Doors open 11:30 AM; Bingo begins 1:00 PM. $25 entrance fee.
Homemade foods and desserts. Call 570-294-0551 for more information.
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH MEAT BINGO: Doors open 11:00 AM; bingo begins 1:00 PM. St. Nicholas Hall, Primrose. Admission $10.
Call 570-544-4581 for tickets and information.
ANNUAL “GRIEF AND LOSS DURING THE HOLIDAYS” WORKSHOP: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Covenant Home Care, Pottsville.
Workshop designed to teach coping strategies for this challenging time of the year. Call 1-800-726-8761 X 4519 to register.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER VISITATION OF THE SICK: Continuing today until finished. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) to
have someone added to our sick-call list.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Contact our Coordinator of
Religious Education, Rosalie Novack (570-544-2211). We are in need of a Second Grade Teacher and Classroom Aides.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:00 PM, Rest Haven, Schuylkill Haven. Provides emotional, educational, and
social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. Call 570-593-6704 or visit alz.org to attend or for more information.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. Ask St. Peregrine to help cancer patients/caregivers.
ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ HOLLYWOOD CASINO BUS TRIP: Pay $23; Rebate $30. Bus leaves R&J 8:30 AM; Quandel’s in
Minersville 9:00 AM. Bus departs casino 4:00 PM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413) for information.
GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex. Call 570-544-2739.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 – “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: 7:00 PM, Church. New members are needed
and welcome! Call Greg Senich at 570-544-2355 to join .
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOP: 6:00 PM, Nativity BVM High School. Call Margie Young (570-622-8110) to register.
FIRST PENANCE: 6:00 PM, our Church. We congratulate these children of our
Parish who will make their FIRST CONFESSION: Ava Bowers, Brady Eisenhart,
Isaiah Halupa, Jacob Holley, Brooke Kopinetz, Logan Perzel, Kieran Plesnarski,
Kaycee Raczka, Connor Schwalm, Abigail Stine. Please remember to keep these
children, our Parish’s treasure, in your prayers.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM.
ST. MARY CHURCH HAMBURG CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Crafts, theme basket raffle, homemade Christmas
cookies, quilt raffle, soups and sandwiches from open kitchen. Call 610-562-7657 for information.
SUNDAY, THE SOLEMNITY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, NOVEMBER 23:
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.
THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): LINDA ROTHERMEL will host the FPC this week. Call 570399-5056 or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We also need host families for December!
SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT: Your contribution will help defray the cost of improvements
for all Parish Buildings. (2) Please catch up with any missed envelopes. Your Church needs your consistent and generous support to
meet all of its financial obligations and to serve you. Thank you for your generosity!
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SAT
4:00 PM
SUN
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
MINISTERS AT MASS FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
OFF. PROC.
LECTORS
E. M. of H. C.
ALTAR SERVERS
Donlen Family
Rosalie Novack
Theresa Kroznuski
Alexandra Eades
Fletcher Eades
Andruchek Family
Elaine Stine
Teresa Miller
Emily Purcell
Abby Schoffstall
Wentz Family
Marge Walasavage
Jamie Kuehn
Gabriel Kuehn
Bella Kuehn
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COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!
NOVEMBER 27 – SCH. CO. K OF C TURKEY DINNER: County Residents in need of a Thanksgiving Day meal will be delivered a complete
turkey dinner (turkey, filling, yams, gravy, vegetable, cranberry sauce, bread, dessert). If you , or someone else, needs a meal, call 570691-1429, 570-773-0627, 570-516-4518 or 570-294-6337. Leave your name, address, apartment number, town, phone number, number of
meals needed, and any other pertinent information or E-mail [email protected]. Must be home to receive meal. Call to volunteer.
DECEMBER 2 – ASSUMPTION BVM HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER: Selling poinsettia 6.5” pot multiple blooms (red, white, pink) for $10; 20”
douglas fir wreath (decorated with a bow and red and green Christmas balls) for $25. ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE TODAY! Pick-up
is Thursday, December 11th, 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, at Pod & Petal, Pottsville. Call 570-628-5002 for more information.
DECEMBER 3 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex. Call 570-544-2739.
DECEMBER 5 – NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL DEPPEN PIE SALE: $10 per pie. Flavors include: apple, blueberry, cherry, peach,
strawberry (also available with crumb topping), shoo-fly, pumpkin, coconut custard, lemon sponge, no sugar added apple. ORDERS AND
MONEY ARE DUE TODAY! Call Mr. Foster at 570-622-8110 ext. 343 to order.
DECEMBER 7 – BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, St. Ambrose School Parish Center. Adults $8; Children 6 to 12 $4;
Children 5 and under free. Raffles and activities for the children. Proceeds benefit the 8 th Grade Class Trip.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION OF LIGHT: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Covenant Home Care, Pottsville. $10 per ornament in
advance; $15 day of. Each lighted ornament on outdoor Christmas tree will reflect the life of those who have illuminated our lives with love
and well-being. Call Vince at 1-800-726-8761 ext. 4519 for more information..
DECEMBER 11 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ SANDS CASINO AND BETHLEHEM LIGHTS BUS TRIP: Pay $25; Rebate $30. Bus
leaves R&J 9:30 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 10:00 AM. Bus departs casino 5:30 PM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).
DECEMBER 13, 14 – NATIONAL RETIRED RELIGIOUS COLLECTION: Give thanks for
religious. A parishioner writes, “As a Catholic school student from grades K–12, I was
formed to be the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and I am forever
grateful.” Show your appreciation for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and
religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Use the special
envelope found in your envelope box. Please give generously to today’s collection for
the Retirement Fund for Religious.
DECEMBER 17 – HOLIDAY FOOD SALE: Homemade pierogi ($7.00 per dozen) and kielbasa
($9.00 per 2lb link). Pick-up 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM today at the Parish Center. PREORDER ONLY. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) to order. ORDER DEADLINE IS DEC. 3.
DECEMBER 21 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH ANNUAL “SOUNDS OF THE
SPIRIT CONTEMPORARY CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT”: 6:00 PM in our Church. A FreeWill Offering will be accepted. Come and experience the “Spirit of the Season” in song!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORSHIP AT BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION: 1) You must be a fully initiated member of the
Church, i.e. have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. 2) You must be at least 16 years of age. 3) You
must be a practicing Catholic, i.e. attending Mass weekly and receiving the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Penance on a regular basis.
Please do not ask for exemptions from the aforementioned requirements! They cannot be given!
PARISH MEMORIAL SOCIETY: We gratefully acknowledge the following donations: IMO MARGARET PLEVA: $25 from Rose Ann Sep.
IMO PAUL MULLOCK: $10 from Magic-Sincavage Family. IMO NICHOLAS PIZZICO: $10 each from Jeanine Cola, Barbara Vicic. IMO
JOSEPH E. ZITKA: $100 from Frank and Alicia Kyle; $35 from The Faculty and Staff of Blue Mountain Elementary East. IMO ROSE
KUKTA: $40 from Sally and Jan Magalengo; $15 from Andy and Tina Messaros. IMO JOHN F. SOKOLA: $50 from Ann Marie Socko;
$30 from Mary Bowers; $25 from Ann Marie Pukas; $20 from Dolores Gahres; $10 each from Bertha Warcola, George and Marge Homa
Family, Robert Pincavage and Mary Lou Schappe, Barbara Graf, Jeanine Cola.
2015 SUNDAY MISSALS: Can be found in the Church Vestibule. These Liturgical aides are $5.00 per book.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND VOTIVES: We need your Floral Memorials ($10) and Votive Memorials ($5) to adorn our Church this coming
Christmas Season. Flower Envelopes can be found in your Sunday Envelope boxes. Return them and make arrangements for Vigils at
your earliest convenience. Call 570-544-2211. Thanks for your anticipated help!