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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
PARISH WEBSITE
www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org
MUSIC MINISTRY
Melanie Bolas, Choir Director Grayson Cordova, Organist
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 volunteer, or 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 Saturday 9AM-11AM; closed 5th Weeks. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Saint Faustina Conference SVdP Assistance Line: 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 Parochial Vicar…Rev. Michael R. Duesterhaus Deacons ...................... Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth Rev. Mr. Mike Strain
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Joanne Warren, DRE: 540-582-5575 [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY Deacon Mike Strain
FACILITIES MANAGER
Jared Darr: 540-582-5575 [email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE [email protected]
Sign up for free at www.formed.org. Parish Code V3RRFV
Masses
Mon (01/20) 8:00 AM - MARK MCDOUGAL Tues (01/21) 8:00 AM - BETTY GLANCY+ Wed (01/22) 11:00 AM - JENKINS FAMILY INTEN. Thu (01/23) 6:30 AM - GERALD O’BRIEN+ Fri (01/24) 7:30 PM - JOSEPH & HELEN CONREY+ Sat (01/25) 8:00 AM - TERRANCE MURPHY+ 5:30 PM - ELIZABETH CRAWFORD Sun (01/26) 8:00 AM - PEOPLE OF ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM - JOHN WALLAN+ 11:00 AM - JOHN A. & MARY KEENAN+
JANUARY 19, 2020 2nd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Current and Upcoming Collections
This weekend (01/18-01/19) 1) Regular
Next weekend (01/25-01/26) 1) Regular 2) Church in Latin America
PARISH SUPPORT UPDATE
The First Collection for January 12th
amounted to $14,159. 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.
Online giving: www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org., go to General Information and choose Online Giving.
JANUARY 25TH THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL
“The biblical account of what happened to Paul on the road to Damascus describes the radical change that took place: “He who was formerly persecuting us is now preaching the faith he tried to destroy” (Gal 1:23). The apostle himself always contrasts that experience on the road to Damascus with what had preceded it (Gal 1:11-24). “In legal observance I was a Pharisee, and so zealous that I persecuted the Church. I was above reproach when it came to justice based on the law. But those things I used to consider gain I have now reappraised as loss in the light of Christ” (Ph 3:5-7).
His contact with Christ on the road to Damascus was not only a transforming and crucial experience; it became a primary point of reference for all of his apostolic ministry”. Enzo Lodi
SUNDAY READINGS January 26, 2020
Is 8:23--9:3
1 Cor 1:10-13,17
Mt 4:12-23
VOCATIONS
“To you who have been consecrated in Christ Jesus and called to be a holy people.”
Could it be that you or someone in your family is being called to consider the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life? Call Fr. Michael Isenberg, (703) 841-2514 or write [email protected].
YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
As in years past, letters with total year end contribution amounts will be sent to those parishioners who mail their requests to the Parish Office with a stamped return address envelope.
PLEASE PRAY for OUR SICK
Eleanor Achille, John Bernard, Rita Bobik, Mary Buccigrossi, Mary Cave, Bernadette Costello, Lillian Fay, Joe Fillare, Alice Foley, Charlotte Fregoso, Mary Gibbons, George Granofsky, Raymond Harrington, George Heston, James Hill, David Hunziker, Carolyn Jones, Lazaro Lovos, Jimmy Long, Mark McDougal, Stephen Middleton, Jude Murphy, Ed O’Brien, Maria Osorio, Renee Pellas, Ellen Rooney, Susan Sablon-Harrington, Kathy Salvas, Marguerite Schwab, Vera Schwartz, Les Sexton, Sid Sidelko, Bunny Siraco, Mary Ann Smith, Chris Sousa, Harry Thomas, Jim Walsh, Chris Warren, Charles & Stephen Weaver, Chrissie Weaver, Amy Whittaker, Angela Wood, and Zach Yorio.
PRAYER REQUESTS: For parishioners and immediate family members or for emergency situations, please contact Sharon Shappy at (540) 207-0553 or Lynn Kobasa at [email protected]. Send your message with the words “prayer request.”
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
(If you have an EMERGENCY or an urgent need to speak with a priest, please call the emergency # 540-498-3170)
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Tuesdays 7:00 PM Parish Center
Join Deacon John Hubbarth as he continues to discuss “Letter to a Suffering Church,” by Bishop Robert Barron. (this book will be available in class)
“We are saved precisely because God opened himself up in a great act of love, the Father and the Son gathering us into the Holy Spirit. In his very unity, there is a play between lover (the Father), beloved (the Son), and the love they share (the Holy Spirit).” (Bishop Robert Barron) Thus, God is love. So, why are Catholics leaving the Church?
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
01/21 & 01/22 RE Classes
01/28 & 01/29 RE Classes 02/04 & 02/05 RE Classes
Please note that Religious Education Classes follow Spotsylvania Co. School closings for inclement weather. If schools are closed, dismiss early, or cancel after school activities due to
weather, Religious Education classes will be cancelled as well.
I SPY…
A large wooden item that looks like a table where the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered. What is it and where do you find it?
Peace of Jesus Christ, Joanne Warren
Abby believed that she was helping women by working for the nation's largest abortion operation, Planned Parenthood. She quickly rose in the
ranks to become the director of an abortion facility and was even given an "Employee of the Year" award. But one Fall morning everything changed. Abby suddenly found herself on the other side of the fence, facing the truth about abortion. The real question now was, in her time of crisis, what would she do and who would help her? This film reveals what happens when people pray, fast, sacrifice, love their enemies and take a stand on the most controversial issue of our time - abortion. Fences come down, hearts change, and the love of God shines light in the darkest, most unexpected places. Sign up at www.formed.org
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry will meet this evening, Jan.19th,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
On Fri., Jan. 24th
, the Youth will join the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
For information on Youth Ministry, contact Deacon Mike Strain: [email protected]
SAVE THE DATES
SAT., MARCH 7th
- MEN’S CONFERENCE
“Noble and Bold: Taking a Cue from St. Joseph
SAT., MARCH 14th
- WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
“Known and Loved from All Eternity”
Both held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Herndon
Register at www.arlingtondiocese.org
ST. MATTHEW’S WOMEN’S GUILD
On Saturday, Feb., 8th
, 10:30 a.m.-5:00
p.m., St. Matthew ’s Women’s Guild will host, “Sip and Sew,” for all women of the parish. Soup will be provided, so please bring a side dish to share (bread, salad, dessert, etc.) If you do crafts, please bring your project to work on or join us for fellowship. See you there!
FOSTER PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM
There are over 120 children in foster care in Spotsylvania County. Every child needs to be part of a safe and loving family, whether it’s for a short time or their foster family becomes their “forever” family. Winter training classes to become a foster parent begin on January 27, 2020. For more information call (540) 507-7824, 507-7817 or 507-7852
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
St. Matthew’s Baby Closet (soon to be relocated to our new building behind the
Church) is in need of volunteers to help at the front desk and to sort donations. For more information, please contact Debbie Betts, [email protected] or call (540) 834-6710.
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR
SUNDAY, JAN. 26TH
3:00-4:00 PM
OUR LADY OF ANGELS CHURCH
WOODBRIDGE
Sponsored by the Arlington Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima
FIAT DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020
Holy Trinity Church, Gainesville
9:00 AM-4:45 PM
The Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus, from Steubenville, OH are sponsoring this day of Mass, talks, prayer and fun for high school girls. Registration & payment are due Jan. 31
st. Learn more and register at
www.arlingtondiocese.org/FIAT
FUNDRAISER
The Knights of Columbus, Bishop John R. Keating Council 12434 will be hosting a fundraiser at Panera Bread (Cosner’s Corner) on Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020, from 4:00-8:00 PM. All are welcome!