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AA CONTACT INFORMATION
Bill 973-876-1365
Fran 973-784-3521
AXIS YOUTH GROUP
Stephanie Toledo 973-407-9811
ALTAR SERVERS
Fr. Daniel Murphy 973-584-1101
BIBLE STUDY
Suzanne Johnson 973-361-1028
BODY, MIND AND SOUL
Shirley Kraft 973-252-7393
BUILDING & SITES
Tom & Donna Weber 973-366-2809
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
Celeste DiGisco 973-970-9653
CORNERSTONE –Men’s/Women’s
John Bruno 973-620-1642
Pat Manno 973-953-0645
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tom & Peggy Ann Meola 973-895-4437
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Andy & Doreen Guzo 973-451-0814
EVANGELIZATION
Janeen Sharp 973-219-1346
FAITH FORMATION ADVISORY CHAIR
Bill Kersten 973-539-3060
FAITH SHARING
Ro Peach 973-584-1041
FINANCE COUNCIL
Tom Dowis 973-927-8554
FOOD PANTRY
Jeff Mantell 201-274-3925
FUND RAISING
Major: Bob Sciarello 973-584-3983
Other: Winifred Swiss 973-584-9499
FUNERAL
Chris & John Groh 973-328-3203
GREETERS
Darcy & Michael Ronchi 973-328-4573
INTERFAITH FURNISHINGS
Mary Jo Welch 973-361-1666
LECTORS
Ro Peach 973-584-1041
LITURGY
Fr. Dan 973-584-1101
MAINTENANCE
Jeff Mantell 201-274-3925
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Sandie & Ed Keegan 973-927-1146
MEALS ON WHEELS
Gene Cottrell 973- 584-0758
MUSIC
Kathy Burke 973-610-5654
David Southerland 862-686-2869
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Tom & Peggy Ann Meola 973-895-4437
PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM
Kathy Dowis 973- 927-8554
PRAYER CHAIN
Susan Matos 973-989-0157
PRAYER SHAWL
Chris Groh 973-328-3203
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE 973-538-0967
RCIA
Ed & Sandie Keegan 973-927-1146
SAMARITANS
Jeff Mantell 201-274-3925
SCOUTS
Jeff Mantell (Boy Scouts) 201-274-3925
Lance Laing (Cub Scouts) 206-949-4900
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
Janeen Sharp 973-219-1346
USHERS
Joe Venezia 973-895-4669
WOMEN OF FAITH Moira A. Dziomba 973-584-3788
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34
Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6; Mk 3:7-12
Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday: Is 8:23—9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK SUN. Jan 15... Faith Kitchen Cooking 11AM. MON. Jan 16. ...AA Mtg 9:30AM, Bible Study 7PM, Parish Office closed. TUES. Jan 17…Ta Chi 10:30AM, Rosary 7PM, Boy Scouts 6:30PM, Interfaith Program 7:30PM. WED. Jan 18. ...AA Mtg 9:30AM, Finance Committee 7:30PM, Welcome 7:30PM, Women’s Cornerstone 7:30PM. THUR. Jan 19. ...AA Mtg 9:30AM, All Choirs, AXIS Youth Group 7:30PM. Fri. Jan 20…AA Mtg 9:30AM, Healthy Bones 10:30AM. Sat. Jan 21… Play & Pray 10AM, First Reconciliation 9AM, Ice Skating Axis 2-4. SUN. Jan 22... FF Weekend, Search 12PM.
PARISH MINISTRIES & CONTACT
PASTORAL CARE Kindly remember in your prayers the sick of our parish. May they experience the healing power of our gracious God: Matthew Augustine, Filomena Bocchino, Chris Groh, Bridget Hochstuhl, Jim Klucharits, James Latham, and Dan Plaza.
PARISHPAY ONLINE GIVING
A Secure and Convenient way to make offertory contributions to St. Matthews from the comfort of your home or any place with internet access. ParishPay allows you to make donations anytime (one time, weekly, monthly or annually) based on your personal schedule and family budget. No need to hassle with checks or cash.
ParishPay offers multiple methods to make donations: credit card, debit card or eCheck. ParishPay enables donations to second and special collections too. ParishPay offers the ability to review your monthly donations, change your account preferences and donation amounts at any time, and will email an annual tax statement detailing your donations. It is easy to sign up. Simply visit ParishPay.com or contract the parish
MONDAY, January 16
8:00AM Steve Dancsecs
TUESDAY, January 17
8:00AM Charles L. Hudson Jr.
WEDNESDAY, January 18
8AM George Selim
THURSDAY, January 19
8:00AM Marie McGuire
SATURDAY, January 21
5:00PM Carol Connors
SUNDAY, January 22
8:00 AM
Steve Dancsecs
10:00 AM Evelyn Guzo
John Sherwood
12:00 PM Angela Haddock-Scullion
MASSES FOR THE WEEK STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE January 15, 2017 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from
the womb...” Isaiah 49:5 You have to do what God is calling
you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to
do. Guess what, each of has been given a different
plan! So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let
envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the
gifts God has given you and generously share them with
others.
Nov. # Dec. # Envelopes & Loose Cash $17,676 119 $18,431 128 ParishPay $17,533 154 $19,208 154 Total $35,209 $37,639
2016/2017 YTD Budget $218,243 2016/2017 YTD Offering $213,011 2016/2017 YTD Deficit ($5,232)
2015/2016 YTD Actual $229,110 CHRISTMAS Dec. 2016 Christmas Offering to Date $30,460 2016 Christmas Budget $36,530 2015 Christmas Offering $36,538
In a Christian sense, a steward is the manager of the
affairs of God on earth. Everything we have, time,
talent and treasures are given to us by God. Our
offering (weekly contributions) is a symbolic act. Our
money makes it possible for the Church to pay its bills
and carry out its mission in Christ’s name. Thank you
for your generosity.
YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS
Please have your year end contribution into the office by
Monday, January 13, 2017. All contribution received in the
office after that date will be credited to 2017. Thank you for
your continued generosity to St. Matthews!
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHUR
KING DAY
The St. Matthew’s Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of
Martin Luther King Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17th. Monday thru Thursday 9AM to 4PM and Friday 9AM to 1PM.
THE BEACON
Do you receive the Beacon? If you receive the
Beacon, your support to help underwrite the monthly
subscription bill would be greatly appreciated. The
annual subscription fee is $26.00. A check made out
to St. Matthew The Apostle can be mailed in or
dropped in the gold Parish Office mailbox (memo:
Beacon subscription) or even dropped in the weekly
collection. Thank you for your consideration.
PLAY AND PRAY
The first gatherings of the St. Matthew’s Play & Pray group were a great success. A total of 24 moms and kids participated and we hope to continue to grow our group. The upcoming dates are Saturday, January 21st, Tuesday, February 7th, Saturday, February 18th at 10:00 AM. Please remember to RSVP by e-mailing ([email protected]) Lauren DeRiggi or Kelly Meola ([email protected]) and include your name and the names and ages of your children who will attend.
COFFEE TEA AND CAMARADERIE AKA Women of Faith
We are a group of women of various ages nourishing our faith
through prayer, learning, laughing and sharing our stories over a
cup of tea! Come join us and bring your cup. Our meetings for the
first few months of the New Year 2017 are as follows: January
19, February 2 and 16, March 2, 16 and 30, April 13 and 27! We
meet from 1:00p- 2:30PM in the Library at St. Matthews. If you
have any questions please call Moira at 973-584-3788. Be
empowered to live God's Word and Love like Jesus. Don’t forget
your cup!
HAITI HOPE AND PROMISE
Do you love to paint or would like to try? Haiti Hope and
Promise will hold a Paint 'N Sip fundraiser on Sunday,
February 26, 2017 from 3-5pm at Uptown Art, 28 Diamond
Spring Road, Denville. Uptown Art's professional staff will
guide us through the process of creating a masterpiece of
our own making. Proudly create and display your work
while supporting Haitians in need. $45 per person. Soft
drinks and snacks will be provided or BYOB. Space is
limited!! [Please make checks payable to Haiti Hope and
Promise and leave in the church office mailbox to reserve
your spot.] Any questions? Contact Courtney Spellman
at 973-879-6132 or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE!!!
FOR AN EVENT THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
REBOOT! LIVE!
With internationally renowned speaker and author,
CHRIS STEFANICK
And special musical guest, JON NIVEN
Reboot! Live! is the fun, inspiring and practical
experience of applying the beauty and genius of the
heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life.
From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage,
parenting, health and more!
There is no part of your life that will be left untouched!
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 7:00 – 9:30PM
St. Therese Gymnasium, Succasunna NJ
To register, go online to
www.RealLifeCatholic.com or
Contact Janeen Sharp, at
DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN
INSIGHT INTO LIVING LIFE MORE FULLY!
THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU!
http://stmatthewsrandolph.org
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
Why not make praying the Rosary one of your New Year resolutions? “The Rosary is by its nature a prayer for peace, since it consists in the contemplation of Christ, the Prince of Peace, the one who is “our peace” (Eph 2:14).” Come pray with us during this Year of Mercy, on Tuesday evenings at 7PM and on Thursday mornings at 7:30! All men and women of the parish are invited! If you
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
A number of our faithful parish family gathered in the frigid
cold of this past Monday January 9 to take down and put
away the Christmas decorations. This is definitely above
and beyond the call of duty with temperatures only in the
teens. Thanks you so very much. Thanks for the time and
effort and putting the church back into the mode for
Ordinary Time.
As always thanks to the Meolas and Celeste DiGisco for
their creativity and leadership as well as their hard work.
ADOPTION LAW CHANGES NJDOH has provided a list of counseling resources to be shared with birth parents and adult adoptees who may need to speak with a professional regarding the changes to New Jersey’s adoption law. List of Counseling Resources: 1.NJ Mental Health Cares: www.njmentalhealthcares.org/ They can be contacted Mon – Fri from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at 866-202-4357 2.NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House (NJ ARCH): www.njarch.org They can be contacted during regular business hours at 1-877-4ARCHNJ (1-877-427-2465) 3.Dealing with a difficult situation and need someone to talk to? There are specialists available for free and confidential telephone counseling and support 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Please call to speak with a live person at: 1-855-654-6735 In addition, NJCC will continue to operate the Adoption Helpline (609-989-4809) Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. To assist birth parents who missed the deadline.
SAVE THE DATE
An Invitation to All Cornerstone Team Members and Candidates:
Come Join Us for Food, Fellowship, and Stories
THE CUP OF LIFE
A Cornerstone Stone Soup Reunion
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
Heritage Hall
Cornerstone Reunion Dinner
Please fill out the form and leave in the box marked
Cornerstone Reunion
By January 14,2017
Cost for this year will be $10.00 a person to cover the evenings meal.
Please make you check payable to St. Matthew the Apostle Parish. We
will be collecting food pantry donations the night of the event
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE RETREAT—SAVE THE DATE
“Calling all Men of Faith! Mark your calendars; Friday evening March 31, 2017 at 8:00PM. This will be the date for our Men’s Cornerstone 26 hour retreat here at St. Matthews. It will be open to men that have been to Cornerstone and any one interested in becoming a cornerstone brother. If your or anyone you know would like to attend and have questions, please call John Bruno at 973-620-1642 or email [email protected]. Our theme this year will be “Steps to Faith” What’s your next step going to be? Let’s take it together. Faith without good works is useless, without doing what God wants you to do. James2,17. WOMEN’S—March 10-11, 2017 "We are all different, but as sisters of Christ, we are all the same." Come join us for an overnight retreat to reflect, experience a spiritual renewal and grow your faith. We are women like yourself, meeting every-day trials. Our team will share stories of challenges and miracles in a casual environment; we will laugh, cry, share meals and make special new friends. This is our 12th Women's Cornerstone Retreat and we look forward to making you part of the memory. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Manno at [email protected] or call 973-953-0645.
YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS!
Axis Youth Group will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday
of every month. Teens will have the chance to relax, play
games, and reflect on their faith. Our teen-run meetings
are very laidback and a great opportunity for teens to learn
more about their peers, their church, and themselves!
Meetings are held in the Teen Room from 7:30-9pm. Hope
to see you there!
Ice Skating Trip:
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Axis Youth Group will be
going ice skating at Mennen Arena from 2-4 pm. Skate
rentals and admission is $12 a person. Feel free to bring a
friend!
Ping Pong Tournament:
On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Axis
Youth Group will be hosting our first ever
Ping Pong Tournament Fundraiser. Adult
parishioners can go head-to-head with
teens in hopes of being the final champion! The
tournament starts at noon and will run until 6pm. There will
be food, refreshments, and music. It is $10 to enter the
tournament but all donations are welcomed. Sign up to
play or bring your family to join the cheering section! Any
questions or concerns email Stephanie at
RANDOLPH INTERFAITH PROGRAM 2016-2017
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Join with your faith community to learn about the
essentials of who we are and what we do…
The Place of Prayer (Panel Discussion and Q & A)
January 17, 2017 ~ 7:30 PM
St. Matthew the Apostle - 335 Dover Chester Rd,
Randolph
Our Gather Abraham (Panel Discussion and Q & A)
February 22, 2017 ~ 7:30PM
Islamic Center of Morris County—1 Mannino Dr.
Rockaway, NJ
Film Screening: Three Faiths, One Land
May 11, 2017 ~ 7:30PM
Location TBD
Mr. Freedom Jewish Center
All events will be con-moderated by Imam Wahy-ud Deen
Shareef, Fr. Dan Murphy and Rabbi Menashe East
These Programs are all free and open to the public.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FOR
ST. MATTHEW’S KITCHEN COMPLETED! Our kitchen at St Matt's is a well used hub of ministry; it ranges
from the place where Faith Kitchen meals are cooked or Bridges
meals are bagged to a spot where coffee and refreshments can
be put together for our own community to come together in
celebration and fellowship. So it's in that spirit that Andy
Robinson (altar server and Social Committee member) has
completed the Kitchen Project. He has given it the TLC it needed
to be clean and more efficient by tiling, painting and putting more
shelves in the closet. Andy and some volunteers have put in the
"sweat equity," and they completed the project the week after
Christmas. Please stop in our newly refurbished kitchen to check
out the wonderful work Andy and his volunteers did.
BLOOD DRIVE” - The Saint Francis Residential Community, 122 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ; Wednesday, January 18, 2017; from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Denville and New Jersey Blood Services Questions? EMAIL [email protected]
WELCOME OUR NEW
ASSOCIATE MUSIC MINISTER We extend a very warm welcome to David Southerland, our
new Associate Music Minister, who now serves as our adult
choir and hand bell director. Originally from Tennessee, David
directs the Upper School choir and teaches music theory and
acting at Gill St. Bernard's School in Gladstone. Alongside his
wife, Amy, he also runs the after-school musical theatre
program. Together, David and Amy have twice received Paper
Mill Playhouse's Rising Star Award for Outstanding Music
Direction. David has spent many years singing in church choirs
and is excited to join our music ministry leadership team.
As always, we welcome new talent to any of our choirs or
musical ensembles! Contact Kathy Burke,
at [email protected] or David Southerland
at [email protected] if you'd like to learn more about
this opportunity.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
BAPTISM: Families are requested to contact the Parish Office for details on pre-baptismal instruction and date of
Baptism.
FAITH FORMATION: Faith Formation for children kindergarten thru 11th grade takes place on Sundays, (Confirmation
Sunday evenings) Please contact Moira Dziomba at 862-251-4129 with any questions.
LOW GLUTEN EUCHARIST: As a reminder, for those parishioners or visitors who have Celiac Disease or have an
allergy to gluten in food products, we offer gluten–free hosts for Eucharist. If you desire to receive this host, we ask that you
notify the Deacon at least 5 minutes before Mass in order that we can prepare for the special host for the Mass.
HAITI RELIEF SERVICES: To help support relief services in Haiti you can reach out to Catholic Relief Services by
calling 888-277-7575 or [email protected]. Catholic Relief Services can be found at 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Maryland,
21203-7090.
HOSPITAL BOUND-MINISTRY TO THE SICK: If you or any of your family members are currently in the hospital or will
be going into the hospital please let the parish know so we can visit. Because of the privacy laws, the hospitals cannot notify
parishes of incoming patients.
MARRIAGE: Arrangements are usually made one year in advance. Please contact the Parish Office for an
appointment.
NEW PARISHIONERS: If you are new to St. Matthew ’s or have been coming to Mass for a while now, we ask that you stop
by and speak to Fr. Dan, or our Deacons to talk about becoming part of our parish family. Registration forms can be found in
the Gathering Space; and can be filled out and put in the gold mailbox outside the office door—or you can call Terry Shaw at
973-584-1101 ext. 205 and she will mail you a registration form. There are many wonderful happenings going on at St.
Matthews and we want to make sure all our parishioners are in the know!
RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated each Saturday from 4:15-4:45PM before the
evening Liturgy or by appointment at another time.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA): RCIA prepares adolescents and adults for Baptism and full Communion into
the Catholic Church. Please call the office for more information.
THE EUCHARIST AT HOME: Holy Communion may be brought to the home of any person permanently or temporarily
homebound. For the confined, the elderly and/or shut-in, be they at home or in the hospital, the staff of our parish makes calls
to homes and hospitals each month. Please inform the office, 973-584-1101, to have your name added to the list.
VISITATION: Do you know someone who needs a visit, a phone call or just a kind note from his/her parish priest?
Maybe it’s someone who has been away from the Church for a while or someone that has been turned off or offended by the
Church? Email or call the parish office, 973-584-1101, so we can extend the healing hand of the Lord to them! All information
will be kept confidential.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
RETREAT
Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild, and
redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a
supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment
where women and men can express, release, and reconcile
painful post-abortive emotions and begin the process of
restoration, renewal, and healing. A Rachel's Vineyard
Retreat will be held from Friday evening, January 27 through
Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2017 in the Stirling area. To
register or for more information, contact Marie at (973) 377-
1004, ext. 425. All calls will be held in strictest confidence.
If you have any inquiries about a Rachel's Vineyard
Retreat, conducted in Spanish, there will be one held
from January 6-8, 2017 in Kearny, NJ. For more information
or to register for the Spanish retreat, please call Cheryl
at (973) 497-4350 or email [email protected].
ST PAUL INSIDE THE WALL
Advocati Christi - Outreach to Catholic Lawyers -
Presentation by Professor Robert George of Princeton
University. Go to www.insidethewalls.org to register and
for more information. Madison, Wednesday, February 15
Speaking of Faith - Fr. Manning talks with Christopher
Bell, founder of Good Counsel: Homes + Hope for Babies
+ Mothers about his encounter with and response to God
and the integration of faith into work and life.
Madison, Wednesday, February 22 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL If you have not yet responded to the 2016 Bishop’s Annual
Appeal, there is still time to do so as the 2016 Appeal funds are
used to support ministries and program through the end of the
diocesan fiscal year on June 30, 2017,. Your gift is a great
blessing and valued so we can serve Christ by serving His
people.