ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 January 5, 2020

Readings for the Week of January 5, 2020

MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA) JAN. 4-12, 2020 SATURDAY JANUARY 4 5:00p.m. †Evelyn Ahlgrim & †Rosalinda Escobedo 7:00p.m. †Hector Coronado & Intenciones Especiales de Telesforo Garcia SUNDAY JANUARY 5 Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a,5-6; Mt 2:1-12 (20) 8:00a.m. †Peir Ata & †Rosa Duberney 10:00a.m. For all First Responders, Military & Veterans 12:00p.m. Por la Comunidad de San Mateo MONDAY JANUARY 6 No Mass TUESDAY JANUARY 7 8:30a.m. †Anastasia Sanchez Gomez WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8 8:30a.m. Missionary of Mercy & DJM THURSDAY JANUARY 9 8:30a.m. FRIDAY JANUARY 10 8:30a.m. SATURDAY JANUARY 11 5:00p.m. For the People of St. Matthew’s 7:00p.m. SUNDAY JANUARY 12 Is 42:1-4,6-7; Ps29; Acts 10:34-3; Mt 3:13-17 8:00a.m. †Fritz Hacker & †Leonard & Mary Rose Lidiak 10:00a.m. †Dagoberto Rodriguez & †Ruth Ochoa 12:00p.m. †Alta Gracia Garzez & †Roberto Acosta

Danchak Family -Ramiro Rodriguez -Diana Solis Acosta-Lopez Family -Raymond Garcia

Monday 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8 Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72; Lk 4:14-22 Friday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149; Jn 3:22-30

Father, Your love is as wide as the oceans- As deep as the sea And as tall as the heavens. May your spirit rise like a mighty wave and

come and restore those who are ill- You are the water of life, You are a fresh spring,- You are healing rain

To all those who are in need. Come Lord!

UPDATES TO OUR PRAYER LIST...

Sponsoring Information for 2020

Dear Parishioners, We currently have sponsors for the fresh flowers on the altar every week. These flowers commemorate an anniversary or birthday, or are given in memory of a loved one, etc. The current cost of the flowers each week is $65.00. We all know that fresh flowers last only a couple days before they are wilted, so we have thought about another way to honor an event or loved one. Starting Jan-uary 1, 2020, for those wishing to commemorate a special time (birthday, anniversary, etc) or in memory of the a loved one, we will change to the family now sponsoring the bread and wine for $65.00 for a weekend. Your name will be listed in the bulletin with the reason for the sponsor-ship (anniversary, birthday, in memory of…, etc) as is currently done. Example: Bread and Wine this week sponsored by ________ in honor of _______________ or in memory of ______________. Greenery and live plants will be on the altar with seasonal plants also at various times of the year. By making this change, our altar will remain beautiful with live plants and sponsorship to honor an event or loved one will continue. Thank you for all you do for St. Matthew’s. We hope that you embrace this decision and will continue your sponsor-ship.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Fr. Martial Oya’s 8th year Anniversary of his ordination to Priesthood. A reception will be held in the auditorium after each mass the weekend of January 11 & 12th. Cake and punch will be served. Stop by alongside with family, friends and fellow parishioners to congratulate Fr. Martial next weekend.

Obituary

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Reuben (Dan ) Danchak. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

From the Pastor… Thank you to all who sent presents and greeting cards in this holiday season. May God bless each and everyone of you . I wish you a happy and prospers New Year 2020! Rev. Martial Oya

By this New Year 2020 we should already be enjoying our “NEW” church renovation. We want to thank the families who sponsored the windows: Jeff & Mary Emmott, Mario & Martha Sanchez & Jaime & Janie Colmenero.

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD/ SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR

SATURDAY

JANUARY 4

SUNDAY

JANUARY 5

MONDAY Bridge Sacramental Classes Boy Scouts Grupo de Oracion

JANUARY 6 129 All Morton Chapel

1 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm

TUESDAY Bible Study Crafts from the Heart Cub Scouts

JANUARY 7 216 205 200 Hall

9:30 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY Choir Practice Spiritual Guidance Grupo de Oracion RCIA Classes Youth Meet

JANUARY 8 Church 203 Morton 205 Youth Room

6:30/7:30 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

THURSDAY 50 + Game Social CDA Officer’s Mtg Choir Practice Preparacion al Matrimonio Legion of Mary Men’s Club Mtg

JANUARY 9 129 215 Church 215 203 Morton

9:30 am 1:30 pm 6:30/7:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

FRIDAY

JANUARY 10

SATURDAY Cub Scouts Ceremony Ministry Persons w/Disabilities KOC Fundraiser

JANUARY 11 Auditorium 129 Courtyard

9 am 10 am After all Masses

SUNDAY Faith Formation Classes KOC Fundraiser 50+ Club

JANUARY 12 All Courtyard 129

8:30 am After all Masses 2 pm

Stop by the parish office to sign up for the 2020 MASS Intentions

"Jerome’s Hope” Presentation Ministry wit Persons with Disability

St. Matthew’s Ministry with Persons with Disabilities invites

all parishioners to a presentation on “Jerome’s Hope”., Sat.,

January 11th in room 129 @ 10a.m. Julie Fritsch, from the

Archdiocese, will presenting information about this minis-

try. Jerome’s Hope is a support ministry for prenatal diag-

nosis, miscarriage, and early infant loss. Their team is made

up of parents, clergy, medical and counseling professionals who

are avail-able to provide individuals with the support they

need. Because every family’s needs are different, Jerome’s Hope

ministry offers a variety of services based upon each family’s

situation. Some ways they can help include:

*Explanation of medical terminology and sug-gested questions to

ask your medical team.

*Accompanying you to doctor’s visits

*Help creating a birth plan for your baby’s arrival

*Continuing emotional support including clergy, chaplain &

counseling referrals

*Healing retreats with other parents who’ve received a prenatal

diagnosis

*Assistance to advocate for your child after birth

*If necessary, assistance coordinating funeral services and burial

arrangements.

For more information contact Barbara Kielaszek @ 832.721.4978

Our Faith Formation Classes will resume next Sunday, January 12, 2020.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nuestras clases de (doctrina) Formación de Fe se reanudarán el próximo domingo 12 de enero de

2020.

*Confessions on Saturdays 3:30-4:30p.m. in the chapel.* * Wednesdays by appointment only.*

The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer transportation to Austin for the annual Texas Rally for Life march on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Join us for the Archdiocesan Mass that will take place at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Katy at 8:30 a.m. After Mass, we will travel to Austin and join thousands of Texans in a march to support each human life! Cost is $25 and includes two Buc-ee’s stops. For more information, see the flyers in English and Spanish or call the Office of Pro-Life ac-tivities at 713-741-8728 (713-440-3443 for Spanish). To regis-ter visit, https://archgh.cvent.com/d/wyqbym/.

Texas Rally for Life

The Youth Ministry invites all High

School students to join them on Wednesday, January 15th & 22nd in

the auditorium from 6:30-9pm.

RCIA classes will resume on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm in room 205. Adult Confirmation classes will start on Wednesday, Janu-ary 8th at 7pm in room 205, please make your payments the day of or before classes start. For more infor-mation contact Estela Lavorgna at the parish office.

CCE classes will resume on January 12th and Sacramen-tal classes Monday, January 13th. If you have not made or have not finished your payments for this year's religious education classes please make sure to make those pay-ments ASAP. Call Claudia Mendez at the parish office 713.466.4030. ext. 208

Faith Formation (CCE) & Sacramental Classes

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 January 5, 2020

Stewardship Reflection / Reflexión Sobre Las Lecturas

Epiphany of the Lord: January 5, 2020 That we are generous with all of our gifts, especially the one thing that means the most to us. “Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to follow each day. In gratitude for all that we have been given, we are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. God wants us to be generous with everything, but espe-cially that one thing that means the most to you __________________________ Epifanía del Señor: 5 de enero de 2020 Para que seamos gener-

osos con todos nuestros regalos, especialmente con los que tienen

mayor significado para nosotros. "Entonces abrieron sus tesoros y

le ofrecieron regalos de oro, incienso y mirra." Mateo 2:11 La

imagen de los Reyes Magos arrodillándose ante el niño Jesús y

abriendo sus cofres del tesoro para Él es una imagen que todos

debemos tratar de seguir cada día. En agradecimiento por todo lo

que se nos ha dado, estamos llamados a compartir generosamente

todos nuestros regalos, no solo los que elegimos. Dios quiere que

seamos generosos con todo, pero especialmente con lo que más

significa para ti.

Las clases de Preparacion al Matrimonio comenzaran en enero 2020. Estas clases son para parejas que desean casarse en la Iglesia Catolica. Se reunen los jueves en el salon 215 a las 7pm. Pase a la oficina parroquial para registrarse. Para mas informacion favor de comunicarse con Marcelo y Emma Antonio 832.516.2619 O 713.824.2726.

Alrededor de la Parroquia… Estimados feligreses, Actualmente tenemos patrocinadores para las flores de nuestro altar cada semana. Estas flores conmemoran un aniversario o cumpleaños, o se entregan en memoria de un ser querido, etc. El costo actual de las flores cada semana es de $ 65.00. Todos sabemos que las flores frescas duran solo un par de días antes de que se marchiten, por lo que hemos pensado en otra forma de honrar un evento o a un ser querido. A partir del 1º de enero de 2020, para aquellos que deseen conmemorar un momento especial (cumpleaños, aniversario, etc.) o en memoria de un ser querido, cambiaremos en patrocinar el pan y el vino del fin de semana en vez de flores. Su nombre aparecerá en el boletín con el motivo (aniversario, cumplea-ños, en memoria de ..., etc.) como se hace actualmente. Ejemplo: el pan y vino esta semana ha sido patrocinado por ________en honor de ______ o en memoria de __________. Habrá plantas vivas en el altar y plantas de temporada en varias épocas del año. Al hacer este cambio, nuestro altar seguirá siendo hermoso con plantas vivas y el patrocinio para honrar un evento o un ser querido continuará. Esperamos que estén de acuerdo con esta decisión y si desean patroci-nar el pan y vino en celebración o en memoria de alguien pueden regis-trarse en la cartulina en la parte posterior de la Iglesia. ¡Gracias!

Informacíon sobre Patrocino 2020

Pasa por la oficina par-roquial ó llama para tus intenciones de la Misa

del año 2020.

Preparacion al Matrimonio

Misa de Quinceñera

Todos están cordialmente invitados a celebrar el octavo aniversario de ordenación sacerdotal del Padre Martial Oya. Una recepción se llevará a cabo en el auditorio el fin de semana del 11 y 12 de enero después de todas las misas. Se servirá pastel y ponche. Pase junto a sus ami-gos y familiares a felicitar al Padre Martial mientras continua su llamado a servir al pueblo de Dios.

La Quinceñera es una tradición del pueblo hispano que consiste en celebrar el quinceavo cumpleaños de una joven con una Misa y una fiesta. Si desea clebrar una Misa de Quinceñera, pase por la oficina par-roquial o llame a la secretaria, Rosie Avila para mas informacion 713.466.4030.

El Ministerio de Grupo de Jovenes invita a todos los estudiantes de preparatoria a un a reunion el miercoles 15 y 22 de enero a las 6:30p.m. en el auditorio de nuestra parroquia.

Esquina del Pastor… Gracias a todos los que enviaron regalos y tarjetas de felicitación en estas fiestas. Que Dios los bendiga a todos y cada uno de ustedes. ¡Les deseo un feliz y prospero Año Nuevo 2020! Rev. Martial Oya

Las clases de Formacion de Fe se reanudarán el 12 de enero y las clases sacramentales el lunes 13 de enero. Si no ha realiza-do o no ha liquidado sus pagos para las clases de educación religiosa de este año, asegúrese de hacer esos pagos lo antes posible. Llame a Claudia Mendez a la oficina parroquial al 713.466.4030. ext. 208

Las clases de RICA se reanudarán el miércoles 8 de enero a las 7 p.m.en el salon 205.

Las clases de Confirmación para Adultos comenzarán el miércoles 8 de enero a las 7 p.m.en el salon 205. Para más información contacte a Estela Lavorgna en la oficina parroqui-al.

Formacion de Fe (Doctrina) & Clases Sacramentales

A Stewardship Parish Parroquia Administradora de los Bienes de Dios

12-22-2019 Collection Goal: $10,000.00

Sunday Offering/Ofrenda del Domingo: $8,586.00 On-Line Giving/Donaciones hechas por Internet: $787.50 Children’s Offerings/Ofrenda de los Niños: $242.91 Total Collection/Colecta en Total: $9,616.41 We are short! -$383.59

Envelopes 199

DSF 12/12/19 $700.00 DSF 12/16/19 $266.00

Tonga Education Fund 12/22/19 $4,469.00

Bank Direct and Credit Card Donations available on our website www.stmatthewhou.org by clicking on “Online Giving” button.

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD/ SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR

A Stewardship Parish Parroquia Administradora de los Bienes de Dios

12-29-19 Collection Goal: $10,000.00

Due to the schedule for the printing of the bulletin, we cannot provide the collection totals for last weekend. Please check in next week’s

bulletin for the collection totals.

MEN OF ST. MATTHEW’S! Please come and enjoy our weekly spiritual

S.N.A.C.C. Friday mornings at 5:30 am in the Morton Building using the south parking lot, on the

south side of the church.

We will review the upcoming Readings for the week and enjoy coffee, juice and snacks while enjoying the word of our Lord!

DSF Summary Report– 2019 St. Matthew the Evangelist - Houston– DSF19

Parish Goal: $56,000.00

Total Amount Paid: $45,547.00

Total Amount Pledged: $48,142.00

Total Number of Participant: 184

*Total Number of Households 1132

Average Participant Pledge: $261.64

Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($10,453.00)

Pledged Over (Under) Goal: ($7,858.00)

Percent Paid: 81.33%

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What do your children know about

God’s Love?

Do they experience it in their Parents

love for each other? Things like pa-tience, understanding, forgiveness, love

and JOY are gifts of a strong marriage. Those gifts bless us, our children, and our

Church. Building the marriage that God

wants us to have is the focus of this spe-cial weekend. It is truly here for the two of you..

The next weekend date will be Valentines Weekend,

Feb. 14-16, 2020.

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