PARISH OFFICE

Telephone ................................ 540-582-5575

Fax ........................................... 540-582-8639

Hours ................. Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth .......... Business Mgr.

Terrie Yates .......................... Parish Secretary

Jane Hubbarth ............................ Receptionist

Mary Lou Felts...….……………Receptionist

www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org

MUSIC MINISTRY Lyudmila Syrochkina, AAGO, Director

540-582-5575

stmatthewmusic1@comcast.net

PARISH REGISTRATION All Catholics residing within our parish boundaries should register as soon as possible. Packets are available in church vestibule.

BAPTISMS Please contact the Parish Office; parish registration is required.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Please contact the Parish Office. Six Months of preparation are required before the marriage celebration. Parish registration is required

SPONSOR LETTERS Please contact the Parish Office for letters of qualification to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. Registration in the parish and regular practice of the Faith are among the qualifications required. Letters should be requested in a timely manner.

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Ministry to the infirm/ homebound. Please call the Parish Office to arrange visitation of the elderly, the sick or the homebound.

SAINT MATTHEW THRIFT STORE (Breezewood Shopping Ctr .) Address: 10639 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-2479. Hours: M-F 10 AM-3PM; Sat. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; Sun.-Closed Volunteers and donations of clothing, household items and furniture needed on a continuing basis.

SVdP FOOD PANTRY (Breezewood Shopping Center) Address: 10643 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-5555. Hours: 1st

four Wednesdays 4 PM-6 PM; 1st four Fridays 9 AM-11 AM;

2nd & 4th Saturdays 9AM-11AM; closed 5th Weeks. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Saint Faustina Conference SVdP Hotline: 540-834-5555. Website: www.svdpstfaustina.org Serves the poor, elderly, and infirm in the local area. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis. To volunteer, call Frank Mauro: 703-980-3318.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bishop Keating Council 12434 meets 2nd

& 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Center; 4th

degree, The Fathers Cilinski Assembly 3568 meets 3rd Mon. of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Call the Parish Office 582-5575.

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Vigil ....................... Saturday, 5:30 pm

Sunday .................................. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am

Daily

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday................. 8:00 am

Wednesday………………………… 11:00 am

Thursday .............................................. 6:30 am

Friday ...................................................7:30 pm

CONFESSIONS

Normally heard at the following times:

Monday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass

Tuesday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass

Wednesday ....................... after 11:00 am Mass

Thursday ............................ after 6:30 am Mass

Friday ...................................................7:00 pm

Saturday ...............................................4:30 pm

Exceptions to this schedule are noted inside

the bulletin.

Please note:

Confessions will be heard until the line of penitents ends, or until 5 minutes before Mass begins - whichever comes first - so please arrive for confession promptly. Confessions are not heard after evening Masses.

AFTER HOURS PRIEST EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 540-498-3170

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH

8200 Robert E. Lee Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551

Pastor ......................... Rev. Paul M. Eversole

Deacons .................. Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth Rev. Mr. Mike Strain

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Joanne Warren, DRE: 540-582-5575 stmatthewre@comcast.net

YOUTH MINISTRY Deacon Mike Strain

deaconmike2@comcast.net

FACILITIES MANAGER

Jared Darr: 540-582-5575 stmatthewfacilities@comcast.net

CHURCH OFFICE stmatthewsec@comcast.net

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Masses

Mon (02/18) 8:00 AM - LOUIS ACHILLE+ Tues (02/19) 8:00 AM - DORIS KELLY+ Wed (02/20) 11:00 AM - ANGELA JOHNSTON INTEN. Thu (02/21) 6:30 AM - RICH FAMILY INTEN. Fri (02/22) 7:30 PM - MCGARR FAMILY INTEN. Sat (02/23) 8:00 AM - DEACON MIKE & PHYLLIS STRAIN 5:30 PM - MATTHEW BENNETT+ Sun (02/24) 8:00 AM - ROSE LIBERTI+ 9:30 AM - THOMAS HAYES+ 11:00 AM - PEOPLE OF ST. MATTHEW’S

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 6th

SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Current and Upcoming Collections

This weekend (02/16-02/17) 1) Regular

Next weekend (02/23-02/24) 1) Regular

. PARISH SUPPORT UPDATE

The First Collection for February 10th

amounted to $12,889. THANK YOU!

In order to meet St. Matthew’s operating expenses and save for future projects, the First Collection should bring in at least $11,100 every weekend.

Please keep in mind that the First Collection at Sunday Mass funds all operating expenses of your parish, including salaries, utilities, routine maintenance and administrative needs.

2019 Increased Offertory Program: Each year the parish asks its registered households to give prayerful consideration to their weekly support for St. Matthews. Information about the program has been made available in the bulletin, through the mail, and at Mass. Can your household increase its donation to the first collection in the new year? Because of the generosity of many households, St. Matthew’s has been able to expand its ministries and improve its facilities. Please help your parish continue with this progress.

Online giving is available at www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org.

SUNDAY READINGS FEBRUARY 24, 2019

1 Sm 26:2, 7-9,12-13,22-23

1 Cor 15:45-49

Lk 6:17-38

FROM THE PASTOR

BEWARE OF “CHURCH” EMAIL SCAMS!

Dear Parishioners,

At a recent pastors’ meeting, several priests warned us about internet scammers trying to defraud parishioners using names and information obtained from parish bulletins and websites. I never contact parishioners by email, so if you receive any emails claiming to be from me and asking for a donation or financial help of any kind, please do not respond to it and let me know about it. No member of the parish staff will ever solicit donations via email. Please let us know if you receive any suspicious communications claiming to be from St. Matthew’s.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Eversole VOCATIONS

“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.”

Are you considering a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life? Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg: michael.isenberg@arlingtondiocese.org or (703) 841-2514.

Employment Opportunity with St. Matthew’s Music Program!

The parish is seeking an Organist to accompany and support our choirs and cantors. Applicants should possess competent pipe organ skills, a knowledge of liturgical norms regarding music and singing, and an interest in working with volunteer singers and musicians. Availability for serving at funeral, wedding and holy day liturgies is necessary. This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) and will begin in July. Salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Those interested should send a resume to Father Eversole at the Parish Office (no emails, please). The Job Description is available on the parish website (www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org) and at the Parish Office.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019

Following 5:30 p.m. Mass Knights of Columbus Fundraiser

To Benefit SVdP & Youth Ministry Adult Dinner/Dance and Silent Auction RSVP by March 8th (540-582-5575)

We are seeking donations for the Silent Auction! Crafters can put together a themed basket to be auctioned; vacation homeowners may donate a week; a business may donate a service to be provided. Nothing is too big or too small. Ask yourself, ask your friends, ask your family - what can be donated? (new items only please). For more info, contact Judi Knight at 540-785-0977 or Terrie Yates at 540-582-5575.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

02/19 & 02/20 RE Classes 02/26 & 02/27 RE Classes 03/05 & 03/06 NO RE Classes

Let us pray

This prayer reminds us that we have a wonderful advocate and protector in the mother of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. In our prayers to her we honor and worship her Son, who is more than happy to listen to His mother’s pleas on our behalf. This prayer invites us to ask the Blessed Mother for her assistance and her grace, especially when we feel most troubled in our daily lives. The name of the prayer is the Latin word for remember:

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

What is the name of this prayer? Let Mrs. Warren know and win a prize.

Peace of Jesus Christ, Joanne Warren

He is called the Rock, the Fisher of Men, and Head of the Church. But how did Peter, a rustic fisherman, come to deserve such honor and authority? Join Stephen Ray as he follows Peter

from Galilee to Jerusalem to Rome. Along the trail you'll discover answers about the infallibility of the Pope, papal succession, the truth of Catholic teaching, and much more! And you'll see why Jesus chose this simple fisherman and his papal successors to be the Keepers of the Keys and Shepherds of the Church.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Ministry will meet tonight, Sun., Feb. 17

th at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22

nd, is Bowling Night at

AMF Lanes.

For more information on Youth Ministry, contact Deacon Mike Strain: deaconmike2@comcast.net

ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. /Parish Center

Adult Education continues this evening at 7:00 p.m., as Deacon Mike Strain discusses St. Pope John Paul II’s Encyclical Redemptoris Mater. All are welcome!

YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Total year-end contribution statements will be sent to those parishioners who mail their requests to the Parish Office with a stamped return address envelope.

2019 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS

The 2019 Lenten Appeal, “Together in the Light of Christ,” has begun! After reflecting upon the many blessings that

God has given us, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this important cause that supports many Diocesan funds, programs and ministries. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment to furthering the Lord’s work in our diocese.

PLEASE PRAY for OUR SICK

Bishop Michael Burbidge, Harry Thomas, Joe Fillare, Renee Pellas, Charlotte Fregoso, Elizabeth Smith, Charles Lowe, Msgr. Frank Mahler, Luke Wiggins, Bernadette Costello, Gracie Marvin, Gloria Affenit, Chris Warren, Rita Bobik, Sid Sidelko, Ed O’Brien, John Bernard, Zack Yorio, Amy Whittaker, Ted Hokoana, Margaret Lansden, Les Sexton, Jude Murphy, Chris Sousa, Vera Schwartz, John and Mary Buccigrossi, Mary Lou Buck, Jim Walsh, Pat Conroy, Stephen Middleton, Don Rines, Joseph Heston, George Heston, Helene Zaepfel, Bunny Siraco, Mary Cave, David Hunziker, Romeo Delossantoscoy, Carolyn Jones, Mary Beth Campfield, and Caleb Short.

PRAYER REQUESTS: For parishioners and immediate family members or for emergency situations, please contact Sharon Shappy at (540) 207-0553 or Lynn Kobasa at lynnkobasa_2@msn.com. Send your message with the words “prayer request.”

FEED MY LAMBS… TEND MY SHEEP” (John 21:15-16)

The following are just a few examples of what St. Matthew’s accomplished in January, with help from other parishes and organizations in the area. THANK YOU!

The St. Faustina Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul made 17 home visits. They fed 251 families (874 individuals); 9,642 lbs. of food (distribution to parish families and others, via the pantry and Enoch Manor). St. Matthew’s parishioners donated - $2,145 & 1,326 lbs.; St. Patrick’s - $500 & 606 lbs.; St. Jude’s - 183 lbs.; Panera Bread - 432 lbs.; Catholic Charities - 4,267 lbs.; Costco - 311 lbs.; Wegman’s - 842 lbs.; Friends of the Pantry - $1,475; General Donations - $160. Catholic Charities helped 2 families providing $800 in support. Food card sales totaled $475.

The Good Shepherd Mobile Pantry distributed food to 20 families. 7 pkg. of diapers were distributed.

The Baby Closet served 90 families (121 children). DC Diaper Bank diapers were distributed to 84 children & non-diaper bank diapers to 37 children.

Our Good Samaritans visited many parishioners to minister to their physical and spiritual needs. Our clergy also made visits to provide spiritual support.