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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 25,2013
Perhaps the most horrifying scenario imaginable is
to stand outside knocking on a locked door only to
hear the Lord respond, “I do not know where you
are from.” Through the mouth of the prophet
Isaiah, the Lord assures us: “I come to gather
nations of every language.” But some resist that
Invitation in order to join God’s gathering, we must
“enter through the narrow gate” – that is, we must
say yes to the relationship that Christ wants to
have with us. The Letter to the Hebrews says that
“God treats you as sons.”When we change and
conform our life to our calling to be God’s children,
then those who are last will be first. We will recline
with them at table in the kingdom of God.
The Gospel is from
St. Luke 13:22-30
and concerns
those who hear
Christ's message
but refuse to
follow it. While the
questioner who
asked how many
would be saved
did not get a direct
answer from
Christ, nevertheless it was made
very clear to him
and to all of us
that each one's salvation is in his own hands. All
those who accept Christ, his teaching and the
helps he has made available to them, will enter the
kingdom of God. On the other hand, those who are
excluded from that eternal kingdom will have only
themselves to blame. God invites all men to
heaven. He gives all the help necessary to every
man, but, because men have a free will which God
cannot force, some will abuse that freedom and
choose wrongly. // Christ mentions the narrow
door through which we must enter into God's
kingdom. This means that we must exercise selfrestraint and mortification and this we do when we
respect and keep his commandments. When we
are called to judgment it will be too late to shout
"Sir, open for us." We should have sought his
mercy and his forgiveness during our earthly life,
and he would have granted it. // Neither will it
avail us to say that we knew him in life.
Acquaintance with Christ is not enough. We
should have loved him and become his real
friends, which we could only do by being loyal
followers of his. "He taught in our streets" will only
prove our guilt. We could have learned his
doctrine; we could have become his disciples, but
we would not. The pagan who never heard of
Christ will not be condemned for not following his
teaching, but the Christian who did hear his
doctrine and refused to carry it out, will deserve
condemnation. // As descent from Abraham was
not a claim for special consideration on the part of
the Jews, neither will any other circumstances of
nationality, birth or earthly privilege help us on the
day of judgment Each one will stand or fall by his
own mode of life during his term on earth. Nothing
and nobody else can change the just judgment of
God when that moment arrives for each one of us.//
The thought of our moment of judgment is a
staggering one even for the holiest of us. Things
and actions that do not trouble us much now, will
appear in a different light then. The prayers we
omitted or said carelessly, the Masses we missed
on flimsy excuses the little bit of continual
injustice to a workman or customer, or the
dishonesty practiced by a worker against his
employer, the sins of impurity of which we thought
rather lightly, the bad language so freely used and
the scandal we spread so flippantly, the money
wasted on drink or gambling when our children
needed nourishment and clothing — these, and
many other such faults of which we excuse
ourselves so easily now, will not be a source of joy
or consolation for us on that dread day, if we arrive
at God's justice-seat still burdened with them. //
We are dealing with God's mercy while alive. He
will forgive any sin and any number of sins if we
truly repent, and resolve to correct these faults. To
do this is the only one guarantee that even God
himself can give us of a successful judgment
Every man who lives in God's grace will die in
God's grace and be numbered among the saved.
The man who lives habitually in sin, and refuses to
amend his life, will die in his sinful state, and thus
exclude himself from eternal salvation.
ST. MATTHEW
THE EVANGELIST PARISH
MINERSVILLE, PA
www.StMatthewTheEvangelistParish.org
Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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(610-289-8900x222)
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (1-800-791-9209)
WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AM
MON – Agnes Sincavage by Son, David
TUE – Mary and William Barton by Gery and Al Vessotskie
WED – Mary Skibiel by Joseph Skibiel Family
THU – Joseph Gober (Annv) by Family
FRI – William Skibiel by Joseph Skibiel Family
SAT – 4:00 PM – George Pytko, Sr. by Son, George
SUN – 7:00 AM – Living and Deceased Parishioners
9:00 AM – John Kubich by Julia Kubich
11:00 AM – Frank and Anna Walasavage
by Bernie and Margie Walasavage
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THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me;/ save the
servant who trusts in you, my God./ Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry
to you all the day long. (Cf. Ps 86 (85): 1-3)
THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, August 25 – SACRAMENT
OF RECONCILIATION: 6:30 AM and 10:45 AM.
THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS(FPC):11:00
AM Mass. Jesus told us to ask the Harvest Master to send
laborers into his harvest. We hope the prayers of our participating families will bear fruit. May God be attentive to M/M Gene
Walacavage who will host the Family Prayer Chalice for
Vocations this week. Call 399-5056 or sign up in Church.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: The phrase in today’s gospel, “I don’t know
where you come from,” is often used by parents about children and children
about parents. Change is so rapid one generation has little in common with
another We depend on love, trust, and mutual respect to bridge this gap.
PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: The entire population of the world can fit into
the state of Texas, with 1000 square feet per person, which is a slightly higher
density than San Francisco, a slightly lower density than in the Bronx, NY.
STEWARDSHIP: “For behold, some are last who will be first and some
are first who will be last.” Luke 13:30. Our standards in our society are so
different from God’s standards. We often rate or rank people by what they
have, how powerful they are, or how successful they are. Jesus reminds us
that God will not judge us by the same earthly standards. LAST WEEK YOU
CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $2,640; General Repair: $425; Holy Day: $625.
Expenses: $2,981.29 (ordinary); $4,500 (school subsidy). Thank you!
FRATERNAL CHARITY: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY– Your
donation of all TYPES OF MEALS IN A BOX will allow the SVDP Society to
aid the needy of our area. Volunteer for our SVDP Society Outreach and
God’s Bountiful Table. Call 544-2739.
VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO Mary and William Barton by Jerry and
Al Vessotskie. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: For the Health of
George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family; For the Health of
Evan Gober by Grandparents, Stan and Sally. DIVINE MERCY: Special
Intention by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur DiNicola. (3) BEFORE: ST. JOSEPH:
Special Intention. Call 544-2211.
MONDAY, August 26 – THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS: 5:00 PM, Our
Lady’s Chapel of St. Patrick Church, Pottsville. Veneration of a First-Class
Relic of Saint Pauline Visintainer to follow. Call 622-1802 for more information.
TUESDAY, August 27 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION STAFF MEETING:6:00 PM,Good Shepherd Cafeteria.
ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: CLASSES
RESUME SEPTEMBER 10. 2013-2014 REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE.
Contact our CRE, Rosalie Novack (544-2211).
WEDNESDAY, August 28 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass.
Ask St. Peregrine to help cancer patients and their caregivers.
GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. R. Annex.
THURSDAY, August 29 – SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY
CHOIR REHEARSAL: 7:00 PM, Church Loft. Call 544-2355 to join.
FRIDAY, August 30 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.
SATURDAY, August 31 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM.
Pastoral Note: Parents, please remember to bring your children to
Confession before school resumes.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME,September 1 –SACRAMENT
OF RECONCILIATION: 6:30 AM and 10:45 AM.
THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): Pat Consugar (7:00 AM) will host the FPC this week. Call
399-5056 or Sign-Up in the Church Vestibule for September and October.
SPECIAL DIOCESAN SECOND COLLECTION: MARY’S SHELTER: Mary’s Shelter was founded as a viable alternative to abortion
by women and men who believe that every living person, including the unborn, are children of one Heavenly Father who creates all in his
infinite goodness and wisdom. Use the “Mary’s Shelter” envelope found in your envelope boxes. Please be generous.
26th Annual ST. PATRICK’S ANNUAL END OF SUMMER PICNIC:
12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM, South Cass Fire Company Picnic Grove, Primrose.
Ethnic and picnic foods, baked goods, bingo, theme baskets, games of skill
and chance and lots for the kids! Live music and entertainment throughout
the day. Call 622-1802 for information.
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 catch up with any missed envelopes.
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ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
WRAP-UP NOTES
(1) We are grateful to EVERYONE who in
any way supported our Summer
Festival by the gift of their time, talent,
and treasure. We sincerely thank all
workers, activity chairpersons, and
those who braved the kitchen heat to
help us! May God reward you for your
goodness to our Parish!
(2) We also thank all our Festival Patrons,
both from the Parish and outside the
Parish!
(3) We congratulate these Festival
winners:
Raffle Prizes
1st Prize - $1,000 Cash – #2480 –
Barbara Graf
2nd Prize - $100 Cash – #7323 –
Mike Mazzuca
**Donated back to the Parish
3rd Prize - $100 Cash – #6751 –
Gail Senich
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4 Prize - $100 Cash– #4482 –
Bryce D.
5th Prize - $100 Cash – #7149 –
Mary Smulktis
50/50 Winners
1st – $185 – #737075 – yellow ticket
2nd – $191 – #477447 – red ticket
3rd – $207 – #493243 – blue ticket
4th – $173 – #419825 – white ticket
ALL PRIZES WERE CLAIMED
(4) Once all bills are paid, we will
have a wrap-up meeting to discuss
our Festival. Financial results will
be posted in the bulletin.
MINISTERS AT MASS FOR THE TWENY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OFF. PROC.
LECTORS
EUCH. MIN.
ALTAR SERVERS
SAT 4:00 PM Pytko Family
M. A. Harrison
Jason Clark
Alex Reppert
Killian Clark
SUN 7:00 AM Parishioners
John Hudock
Nick Quinn
Erik Andruchek
Maria Quinn
9:00 AM Kubich Family
Linda Butensky
Maria Bartush
Alexandra Eades
Jordan Berdanier
11:00 AM Walasavage Fam. Marge Walasavage Ed Davis
Jesse Stickell
Jade Stickell
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COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!
SEPTEMBER 2 – CASTLE GREEN GROTTO ANNUAL LABOR DAY MASS:
10:00 AM, 950 Valley Road, Minersville/Heckscherville Highway. Mass is
dedicated to “all who came.” Refreshments will be served after Mass. Plenty
of parking is available. Bring your lawn chairs. Call Bob (544-3658) for info.
SEPTEMBER 7 – ANNUAL FOOD FAIR AND FLEA MARKET: 9:00 AM to 2:00
PM, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Saint Clair. Halupkie, Halushkie, Pot Pie,
BBQ, Soups, Chili, Baked Goods and more! Also, Flea Market Items, 50/50
Chances, Crafts, Religious Items. Free admission. All welcome! 429-1637.
SEPTEMBER 8 – SPIRIT DAY: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Our Parish will have a
stand in front of the Minersville Hi Rise. All help would be greatly
appreciated! Call the Rectory if you can help (544-2211).
CHICKEN DINNER: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, St. Nicholas Hall, Primrose.
Dinner includes city chicken, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans
and roll. $8.50 per platter.Eat-in or take-out. Advance tickets only (544-4581).
SEPTEMBER 9 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
BUS TRIP: Cost: $23; Rebate: $25 to play. Leaves R&J at 8:00 AM;
Quandel’s at 8:30 AM. Call Julie (544-5231) or Helen (544-5465).
SEPTEMBER 10 – A NIGHT OF HEALING: The night begins at 7:00. Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration start at 6:30 PM. Adoration will resume after
Mass. Also after Mass, Father Hess will pray with people for healing.
PROTECTORS OF THE UNBORN PRECIOUS SOULS’ PRO-LIFE
GROUP MONTHLY MEETING: Everyone welcome – both men and women.
Come join us and become the voice for these “Precious Souls” which God
has created. Together we can make a difference. Meetings are second
Tuesday of each month. Call 345-4619 for location and time.
SEPTEMBER 11 –GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE:11:30 AM-1:30 PM,Fr. R. Annex.
SEPTEMBER 19 – RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Good
Shepherd Building Cafeteria. Donate your blood, give life!
SEPTEMBER 21 – ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PILGRIMAGE BUS TRIP
TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL: Depart
Quandel’s Lot at 8:15 AM for Germantown, PA, and arrive back in town
approximately 6:00 PM. Cost $85 and includes bus fare, shrine donation,
and lunch on the Moshulu docked at Penns Landing. Call Mary at 544-3046.
SEPTEMBER 22, 23, 24 – ANNUAL FORTY HOURS DEVOTIONS.
Memorializations of Vigils ($5 each) and Flowers ($10 each)
can be made by contacting the Rectory (544-2211). We would
As of today, our parish has
appreciate your help in adorning our Church’s Altars with
raised $17,866 from 202
parishioners representing
Vigils and Flowers during this special time when Jesus is
95% of our parish goal of
present on our Altar. Thank you!
$18,950.55 and 33% of our
SEPTEMBER 24 : INSTITUTE FOR CATECHESIS AND FORMATION: 7:00 PM
total number of registered
to 9:00 PM Tuesday evenings until October 15, Nativity BVM High School,
families. We need the support
Pottsville. ICF 101 – Christian Anthropology. For more info. or to register call
of all our parish families to
1-610-289-8900 X221 or email [email protected].
reach our goal. If you have not made your pledge of
support, you may drop off your pledge form in the
OCTOBER 6 – SHOWER OF ROSES FESTIVAL IN HONOR OF ST. THERESA,
collection basket or return it to the Rectory. Extra pledge
THE LITTLE FLOWER: The event begins with 1:00 PM Mass at St. Francis
forms are available at the back of Church. Please call the
of Assisi Parish at The Shrine of St. Therese, Nesquehoning, PA. Procession,
Rectory or visit www.adbaa. org with any questions.
Benediction and a showering of roses to follow. Ethnic foods will be available
Thank you for your support!
at concession stands throughout the day. 570-669-6075 for directions or info.
NOVEMBER 3 – – ANNUAL TURKEY BINGO: Doors open at 12:00 Noon; Bingo starts at 2:00 PM. Good Shepherd Cafeteria. Admission
$3.00. Donations of baked goods would be appreciated and should be brought directly to the Cafeteria today. Just place your name on
these items. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information, call Theresa (544-4316) or Rose Ann (544-5304).
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ASSUMPTION BVM SCHOOL NEWS: 1) Now accepting registrations for pre-k to 8 for the 2013-2014 school year. Please call the school
(622-0106) for a tour or to request a registration packet. 2) The Bishop’s Commission on Catholic Schools continues to offer $1,500
Tuition Transfer Grants to any Parishioner who transfers their child into the second to seventh grades from any private or public school. No
financial aid forms are required for this two year grant and it comes directly out of your school tuition ($1,000 in year one; $500 in year two).
Call 622-0106. 3) BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION AND OTHER FOOD LABELS: Assumption BVM can earn free educational materials
such as computers, software, musical instruments, books for library, etc.. All by you saving product UPC codes, box tops, and beverage
caps. Check www.labelsforeducation.com to find out which labels the school needs. There is a drop-off box in the rear of the church.
NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL NEWS: 1) Now accepting registrations for grades 9 through 12 for the 2013-2014 school year. Please call the
school (622-8110) for a tour or to request a registration packet. 2) Nativity welcomes transfer students of all faiths. Any public or private
school student who transfers to 10th or 11th grade at any diocesan high school will receive a Bishop's Commission on Catholic Schools
Tuition Transfer Grant. The student will receive $2000 in their first year and $1000 in their second year. Call570-622-8110. 3) DIVINE
MERCY ICON PROJECT: Prayers and donations are needed for a very special project approved by the Bishop’s office to construct a 30
foot tall lighted Divine Mercy Image on top of Nativity BVM High School’s hill where it will overlook Pottsville and be a source of blessings
for all. Jesus made many promises to Saint Faustina regarding those who venerate Hid Divine Mercy Image, and we hope for these
blessings to be poured out upon Schuylkill County and all who pass it. This project is only made possible through your generous support.
All donations should be made payable to St. John the Baptist Church with a memo notation “DIVINE MERCY ICON”. The donations can be
mailed to PO Box 1354, Pottsville, PA 17901.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES' NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS PROJECT: needs volunteers to visit older adults in the community. Catholic
Charities provides flexible scheduling (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) and mileage reimbursement. Volunteers provide service such as friendly
visiting, assistance with grocery shopping or light household chores. Please consider helping out a senior in need. Please contact Joanne
Andruchek for more information at 570-628-0466 or [email protected].
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