St. Matthew the Apostle

Catholic Church 2715 North Sarah Street

Saint Louis, Missouri 63113-2940

Office: (314) 531-6443 or (314) 531-6444

Fax: (314) 533-7318

Email Address: stmatthews@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.stmatthewtheapostle.org

Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 AM, Church

Monday: 8:00 AM, Sts. Teresa & Bridget Rectory

Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM, St. Matthew Rectory

Thursday: 11:00 AM, Homer G. Phillips Apartments

Friday: 7:00 AM, Missionaries of Charity Chapel

Saturday: 5:00 PM, St. Matthew Rectory

Feast Days: 6:00 PM, Church

RECONCILIATION Sunday: 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM or by appointment

Parish Staff

Parish Life Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald

Pastoral Associate: Father Kevin Cullen, S.J.

Parish Secretary: Peg Murphy

RCIA Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald

Music Minister: Judith Jackson

Youth and Young Adult Minister: Pam Mason

Bookkeeper: Eric Thimsen

Pastoral Council

Sheryl Williams, Vice Chair

Jesuit in Residence

Father Daniel White, S.J.

COMMUNITY HELP ORGANIZATIONS

St. Vincent DePaul Society 2715 North Sarah Street 289-6101, mailbox 1169

Northside Youth & Senior Service Center 4120 Maffitt Ave. 531-4161 or 531-1937

St. Charles Lwanga Center 4746 Carter Ave. 367-7929

C. H. I. P. S. Health & Wellness Center 2431 North Grand Blvd. 652-9231

St. Louis Catholic Academy 4720 Carter Ave. 389-0401

St. Matthew’s Apartments 4067 Lincoln Ave. 534-5400

Stanley & Clayton Rice Family Center* 4145 Kennerly Ave. 531-6443

* CONTACT THE RECTORY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE FOR SCHEDULING AND

RENTAL OF FAMILY CENTER.

For instructions in the Catholic Faith, or in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,

Reconciliation or First Communion, call the Office.

For marriages, call the Office 6 months in advance.

Over 100 Years

in the “Ville”

Founded

1893

Founded 1893

Building the Kingdom of God

for over 125 Years in “The Ville”

Schedule for Acolytes, Lectors,

Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers

& Presentation of Gifts

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Reading I

1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd;

there is nothing I shall want.

Reading II

Ephesians 5: 8-14

Arise from the dead, and

Christ will give you light.

Gospel

John 9: 1-41

The man who was blind

went off and washed himself

and came back able to see.

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Reading I

Ezekiel 37: 12-14

I will put my Spirit in

you that you may live.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: The very heart of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church is Jesus Christ present on

the altar. Our mission, born at that altar, is to be sent forth into our neighborhood in

order to build up the Kingdom of God. The labor of this effort must address in deed

more than in word the needs of our people.

March 22, 2020 March 29, 2020 ACOLYTES NO MASS NO MASS

LECTORS

Reading I

Reading II

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Host w/Celebrant

Cup

Cup

Choir & Pews/Host

Choir & Pews/Cup

Choir Cup Only

GREETERS/

USHERS

PRESENTATION

OF GIFTS

OFFERTORY

COUNTERS

The monthly schedule is posted on the parish website:

stmatthewtheapostle.org.

Archbishop Carlson has suspended public Masses

in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, beginning March 16,

2020 through April 6, 2020.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Reflection: The prophet Ezekiel looks

forward to the future when God will send His

Spirit upon those who have died and “open

your graves and have you rise from them.”

With the Spirit of God in them, they live as a

new people. Do I trust in God’s promise

being fulfilled in me with a Spirit of new life?

Psalm 130

With the Lord there is mercy

and fullness of redemption.

Reading II

Romans 8: 8-11

The Spirit of the One who raised

Jesus from the dead dwells in you.

Reflection: St. Paul teaches the Romans that

the present life is an indwelling in the Spirit

of God. This Spirit raised Jesus from the

dead. This same Spirit raises us up into new

life. During this Lenten Season do I look for

the signs of Christ Jesus present in me,

through my prayer, fasts and alms-giving?

Gospel

John 11: 1-45

I am the resurrection and the life.

Reflection: In the Gospel of John, we hear

the story of Jesus raising Lazarus his friend

from the dead. Jesus’ Spirit and life

overcome the power of death itself. In the

conversation with Martha, we hear a

profound confession of faith. Yes, she

believes Jesus is the Christ. Does Martha

show me how to recognize the power of

God’s healing Spirit in my world?

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me.

Within your wounds, hide me.

Permit me not to be separated from you.

From the wicked enemy defend me.

At the hour of my death call me,

bid me come to your side, that with your

saints I may praise you forever and ever.

Amen

Bible Study is cancelled. We will resume

when it is safe for people to gather. We are

currently reading The Book of Job 12 - 18.

Scripture Readings for

March 23rd—March 28st

Fourth Week in Lent

(* Mass intentions)

Monday: Four th Week in Lent

Is 65:17-21; Ps 30; Jn 4: 43-54

*World Peace

Tuesday: Four th Week in Lent

Ez 47:1-12; Ps 46; Jn 5:1-16

*Rosemarie Parsons

Wednesday: THE ANNUNCIATION

(solemnity)

Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40; Heb 10: 4-10;

Lk 1:26-38

*Special Intentions

Thursday: Four th Week in Lent

Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106; Jn 5:31-47

*Special Intentions

Friday: Four th Week in Lent

Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34; Jn 7:1-30

*Benefactors

Saturday: Four th Week in Lent

Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7; Jn 7:40-53

*Deceased of the Parish

Sunday, March 22, 2020

PASTOR’S CORNER

Our Lenten continues with encounters we

may not have been expecting. Our lives and

our world changed in such a short time! The

blind person is healed by Jesus’ touch, seeing

the world anew. Are we seeing the world

differently? Thanks to Archbishop Carlson

and other leaders who encourage us to care

for our well-being in mind, body and spirit.

Following these mandates for public

gatherings, our Parish Office is closed. All

non-essential activities are postponed or

cancelled. But this means our prayer for one

another and our concern for our elders and

vulnerable people deepens.

Our Saturday and Sunday Masses are

cancelled and everyone is exempt from

Sunday obligations through April 5. But we

turn in prayer to the Madonna della Strada,

Our Mother for her intercession and

protection. We light a candle at our Mary

altar and pray for the safety and well being of

one another and our world.

Our parish meetings and events have come to

a stop. But we continue to check-in and call

our neighbors or our elders and listen to how

they are doing.

This health concern is part of our Lenten

journey. Can I minimize the fears and

unknowns by leaning on my faith and in the

healing power of Jesus? May our Lenten

journey help us respond generously to the

love of Jesus, in prayer, fasting and alms-

giving.

Pastoral Team

WE REMEMBER Margaret Bland, Shawn C. Chillers,

Roland Dyer, Janet Goughisha,

Charles Hart, Thad Hollie,

Lloyd A. Hunt, Jr., Oliver McCullum,

Agnes McGuire, Lee A. McIntyre,

Ruth P. Murphy, Edward C. O’Brien, S.J.,

Cinique Peterson, Russell Prisby,

Rose Mary Smith, Ollie Stafford, Arric Talley,

Henrietta Thomas, Joseph Thompson,

Mary Dodson Thompson, Rose Thompson,

Robin Turner, Devante Ware,

Ulas “Joe” Warren, Gloria Watkins,

Marsha Welcome, Eula Williams,

Frances Williams.

Birthdays for the Month of March Nile Trice—1, John Calvin Jones, Sr.,

Ashley Smith—2, Joyce Achenjang,

Henry Graham, Rorie Patton—3,

Asia Latham—5, Dionne Baloney,

Denise Martin-Harper,

Desiray Taylor-Oliver—9,

Arthur Chillers—12, Dale Egeston—13,

Carmele Hall—14, Liz Bell—15,

Daija Loggins—16

Jai Blackshear-Bryant, Bradie Wilson–19,

Christina Buck, Cameron Hollie—22,

Arnold Isaac—23, Erik Shannon—26,

Darnisha Griffin—27, Marie Graham—28,

Dana Chillers-King—29,

Josh Brinkley, Louisa Thompson—30,

Shay Chillers, Sallie du Maine—31

Anniversaries for the Month of March

None

March 14 & March 15, 2020 Attendance 58

March 14 & March 15, 2020 Offertory

$ 1,386.00—General Fund

$ 100.00—Online Giving

Weekly Goal $ 1,885.00

PARISH NEWS

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Total Offertory for the Month of March

$ 6,431.00

Recipients for the Month of March

1st Sunday: Black and Indian Missions

2nd Sunday: North Grand Services

(Tiny Houses Project)

3rd Sunday: Habitat for Neighborhood

Business

4th Sunday: Catholic Relief Services

5th Sunday: St. Vincent de Paul Society

RESTING AT HOME

Lurline Short

HOSPITAL/REHAB/NURSING HOME

Liz Bell—Northview Village

Marsha Curry—Oak Knoll

Annie Cunningham—Village North Rehab

Flora Hailey—Barnes Hospital

Remember in your prayers all the

Homebound and Sick of our parish: Angela Brand, Geraldine Chissem,

Henrietta Clay, Charity Green, Mary

Hoskins, Harriet Howard, Ricki Kibby,

Doris Mason, Gretchen McCullum, Tiffany

Mingo, Juanita Patton, Crystal Small,

Eunice Stafford, Bradie Wilson.

Our Lady of the Street (Madonna della Strada)

Our Mother Mary, intercessor and guide,

we turn to you in prayer with your Son, Jesus

Gain for our families, our parish, our Church,

our neighborhoods, our nation and our world,

healing and well-being in mind, body and spirit.

On this Lenten journey,

protect those most vulnerable and fearful,

strengthen those tested and tried by sickness,

offer empathy and compassion,

as you hold us in your loving embrace.

We pray

knowing the love of your Son, Jesus

this day and always,

Amen

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson mandates precautionary measures regarding Holy

Mass amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

"I suspend all public Masses in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, beginning with

Masses following this day, March 16, 2020. All public celebration of the

Liturgy, as well as Liturgy of the Hours, Stations of the Cross, and all other

group services, Bible Studies, and activities are to cease beginning immediately.

The dispensation I have offered for all Catholics in our archdiocese from the

obligation to attend Sunday Mass is now extended through April 5. At this

time, all churches are to remain open to individuals for personal prayer,

devotions and confessions. Caring for both our physical and spiritual health go

hand-in-hand, and the health, safety and overall well-being of the people of the

archdioceses is my first priority." And he recalled his directive of March 15,

2020 to close schools.

Following the Archbishop and the government guidelines, we have cancelled or

postponed all non-essential meetings at the Parish Office. We are invited to

develop alternative methods of communications, if necessary. We invite people

to be mindful and caring for each other’s personal well-being in mind, body

and spirit.

It is important to review the CDC website regularly (www.cdc.gov), stay at

home if one is sick, follow good hygiene practices, social distancing and travel

guidelines from the health officials, and report any pertinent information to the

local health department. The Department of Health hotline is 314-615-2660.

Updates and resources from the Archdiocese can be found at:

archstl.org/coronavirus.

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS

Office of Communications and Planning

Updated Parish Calendar

Archbishop Carlson has mandated that all public prayer, Masses and gatherings in the

Archdiocese of St. Louis, beginning March 17, 2020 cease. Our Parish Masses have

been cancelled. Our Parish meetings, rehearsals, gatherings have all been cancelled or

postponed to a time when we can gather together safely. The Sacrament of the

Anointing of the Sick will be rescheduled for when we are back together.

Please continue to care for yourself and one another in mind, body, and spirit.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

IN REMEMBRANCE

Patrick W. Rush Patricia Rush

IN LOVING MEMORY

Mabel Hall Gregory Hall Leo Hall Jarvis Hall Gail Hall Mattie Hall

In Memory of

Clifton and Erna Martin

Alladin & Rezia Martin

William & Augusta Theriot

And All Family Members Who Have Passed

Habitat for Neighborhood Business We support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and others who share our mission to

increase commercial investment in under-served neighborhoods.

Contact Gladys Smith, Program Administrator, at 314-977-3625.

“Strengthening Neighborhood Businesses”

2020 TESTIMONIAL DINNER AND AUCTION POSTPONED

Due to the mandates around the declared pandemic, the Lwanga Center’s Testimonial Dinner and Auction that

was scheduled for Sunday, March 22 has been postponed. Their hope is to reschedule the celebration soon.

However, please feel free to contact the Center for information at (314) 367-7929.

Safety. In times when there are concerns about exposure to disease or spreading of a virus, On -line Giving is a convenient option to continue to support your church and its mission. Whether you are attending weekly Mass at the parish or worshipping at home, your vital support can still happen regardless of where you are.

Forget your envelope? Use Online Giving to keep up on offertory. Go to www.stmatthewtheapostle.org and click on the Online Giving link, it’s quick and easy. Your support throughout the year helps sustain our church.

Make giving easier. Visit your church website on your mobile device, click the Online Giving link, and begin giving. Your support throughout the year helps sustain our church.

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In Loving Memory of

Leroy & Maudesta Gougisha Jerone “Ronnie” Gougisha

In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.

Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.

Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver

Loving Memory of

Michael L. Bell. Sr. Edward A. Bell, Sr.

In Loving Memory of

Stanley & Clayton Rice Ernest &Lucinda Rice John & Mary Briggs

Clayton & Althlee Williams

Be a member of The Holy Name Society

Breakfast Club—2nd and 4th Sundays from 10:30-11:30 am in the Family Ctr.

In Beloved Memory of

Carl Jacob Westfall

Carl Lewis Westfall

Sophia Alexander Westfall

Ann A. Parker William “Beanie” Westfall

In Memory

of

Beaulah & Walter McPherson

Mildred & Barney Simms

And Other Family Members

In Loving Memory of Jannia Fields

Vivian Kirksey Henry Frank Clay, Jr.

In Loving Memory

of

Ida Collins Albert Mason, Jr.

Lindell Collins Ernest Collins

Lindell Collins, Jr. William Collins. Sr.

In Loving Memory of Burton & Ruby Woods, Paul & Victoria Powell,

George Powell, Willie Paul Powell, Charles “Bobby” Powell, Elenora Ross,

Mattie Toney, Elijah “Joe” Turnage, Equellia Woods

IN MEMORY OF CECIL A. GRANBERRY, SR. 1939-2015

In Memory of Helena C. Anthony Shawn C. Anthony

Lloyd Tilghman Francis Tilghman

Theresa Tilghman John O. Tilghman

In Memory

of Harrison & Minnie Lee Josephine Neal Daisy Whitley Morris Lee Sylvester Bassett Lillie Johnson

Be a member of

St. Ann Sodality

Attend Mass regularly Meetings every 3rd Sunday

In Memoriam

Oliver McCullum Raymond Prisby, Sr. Levester McCullum Mary Prisby Holliday Ruby Williams Gladys Prisby-Ross Willa Mae McFarley Raymond Prisby, Jr.

Virginia Ann Saunders Russell E. Prisby Vivian Prisby

In Loving Memory of

James & Margaret Bland Theresa Frisch-Gordon

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Beloved Father & Mother and Grandmother

In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.

Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.

Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver

In Loving Memory of

Martin & Mae Duggan

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In loving memory of Thad Hollie, Jr., Esq.

“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abiding in the word of the Lord, because you

know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

IN MEMORIAM

Deceased Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Matthew

Beatrice Blackshear Leo Glaze Lillie Johnson

Henry Brown Cloteal Harris Al & Felecia Leake

Dorothy Cain Gwendolyn Harris Ruth Mitchell