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December 11, 2016 Saturday, December 10 4:30PM Jane Graham Sunday, December 11 7:30AM Leo & Ann Clayboss 9:30AM Joseph Kelly 11:30AM Vincent & Maria Iacullo Family Monday, December 12 8:15AM Helen & Joseph Schank Tuesday, December 13 8:15AM Marie Golas Alice V. Bellemere Wednesday, December 14 8:15AM Marie A. Golas Thursday, December 15 8:15AM Marie Golas Friday, December 16 8:15AM Victor N. DiCicco Saturday, December 17 4:30PM Harvey Borzelleca Sunday, December 18 7:30AM John Pierce 9:30AM John J. Williams Sr. 11:30AM Rita O’Donnell
Tom Tone, David Talone, JoAnn LaSorsa, Marie Carney, Greg Atkinson, Sophie Grabowski, Msgr. Robert Grudowski, Anthony Bonanno, Joanne Toth, Theresa Lenczewski, Luke Birkhead, Erik Kozlowski, Marlene Salkowski, Roselie Partenheimer, John
Walski, Carl Reiff, Joseph Blaszczak, Patrick Kelly, Sean McGonagle, Mary Pierce, Brian Dunlevy, Sr. Jean Streibig, Stephanie Hathaway, Charles Streibig, Kylie Reiff, Nikki Dolan, Joseph Rozecki, Betty DiCola, Shawn Gallen, Eduardo Gloria, Molly Glick, Deb Smith, Ann Campbell, Francina Capolingua, Cathy Pierlott, Lynn Bowman, James Sousa, James Gauger, Emilia Bello Jones, Rita VanBuskirk, Caroline Smerecki, Joan Pierce, Kevin Miller, Mike Ancin, Rylan Borys, Susan Minnick, Ann Greco, Jessica Jara, Leanne Purcell, Joe Lotito, Matt McNamee, Kendall Soltys, Concezio Lelii, William McGrath, Carl Pierce, Ursula Kozlowski, Benedetto McDaniels, Kevin Kelly, Emily Armstrong, Charles Lare, Joanne Kalacinski, Mary DiMedio, Sue Stephan, Anna Marie Ferrier, Mary Stoffel, Jeri McClennen, John Boccella, Jim Bokoski, Hans Pawling, Margie Burghart, Jack Susskind, Kristen Lafferty, Thomas Waszena, Debbie Miller Hannon, Barbara Laranko, Robert Berk, Irene Barnes, Anna Marie Berry, Emma Forlini, Paul & Family, John Dalton, Edward Clinton, Joseph Januzelli, Barbara Clement, John DiDonato, Derek Dean, Baby Noah Marchetti, Richard Wolfrom
Anthony Rio
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: Staff Sgt Daniel Furtak, Lt. Michelle R. McNally, SSKC Terence J. McNally Jr., Sgt. Robert Bonneau, Andrew Midgett, Jonathan Staats, Lt. Col Evah McGinley, The 108
th Wing McGuire AFB,
Matthew Horning, 1st Lt. Stanley J. Reimer III, SR Brett Pellicciotti, Corporal Thomas Mazzochetti, Robert Catapano U.S. Army 101
st Airborne, Michael
Bondra, Senior Airman Jacob Shoemaker.
CELEBRANTS MASS SCHEDULE 12/10 4:30 Fr. Ryan 12/11 7:30 Fr. McGuinn 9:30 Fr. Heron 11:30 Msgr. Owens
12/17 4:30 Fr. Heron 12/18 7:30 Msgr. Owens 9:30 Fr. Ryan 11:30 Fr. McGuinn
Penance Service Tuesday, December 20 7 PM - Church Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 4:00 PM – Church – Fr. McGuinn 4:00 PM – Hall – Fr. Heron 7:00PM – Church – Msgr. Owens Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 7:30 AM – Fr. McGuinn 9:30 AM – Msgr. Owens 11:30 AM – Fr. Heron New Years Eve - 4:30 PM New Years Day - 7:30 – 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Prepare for Next Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016
Isaiah 7:10 – 14 Romans 1:1 – 7 Matthew 1:18 – 24It is true that the angel cites the passage from the prophet Isaiah that is today’s first reading in order to persuade the dreaming Joseph to take Mary his wife into his home: “The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuelle.” But even Satan can quote Scripture. So, then, why does Joseph believe this dream? Maybe it is because Joseph was a “son of David” … and what the angel does not mention – but what Joseph knows full well – is that Isaiah’s prophecy was intended directly and specifically for the “house of David.” The angel’s revelation is meant for him. And thanks to Joseph’s subsequent “obedience of faith,” the incarnate Christ Jesus genealogically was “descended from David.”
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FAMILIES OF ST
MATTHEW PARISH
THE CHILDREN OF
THE PARISH ARE
INVITED TO LEAD
...AN ADVENT TREE
LIGHTING SERVICE, SATURDAY
DECEMBER 17 at the closing of 4:30PM Mass.
ALL FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO
PARTICIPATE.
ALL the Children of the parish, from the tiniest to
the tallest will present the true meaning of
Christmas….and wish for the whitest and brightest
Christmas by blessing and
lighting the Nativity and
the Tree on Fayette Street.
(All Candidates preparing
for First Eucharist, First
Reconciliation,
Confirmation should attend
the Advent Tree Lighting Service.)
First Penance will be on March 13, 2017 at 6:30PM in church
First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11AM
Confirmation will be on Sunday, April 2, 2017 AT 3PM
takes place every Sunday at the 9:30AM Mass. All children are invited from the altar to the sacristy to share in a child-like presentation of the
Readings of the Day. They return after the Prayer of the Faithful. Parents and older siblings are encouraged to accompany younger children.
ALTAR SERVERS: Are you 10 years old or older? Do you want to help in the parish? Join the St. Matthew’s Altar Servers. If you are interested email [email protected].
Attention Parents, Staff &
Children:
DEC. 17TH
ADVENT TREE LIGHTING
DEC. 18TH
LAST CLASS FOR 2016
REPORT CARDS DISTRUBTED
Classes resume January 8, 2017
Pre-Jordan Instructions: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered in church on the first three Sundays of each month following the 11:30 A.M. Mass. In preparation for having a child Baptized, parents are required to
attend “Pre-Jordan Instructions.” Classes are the 1st Tuesday of each month. The next class is Tuesday, January 3 at 7PM in church. You will be required to attend a class if this is the Baptism of your first child. To schedule your Baptism go to www.stmatthewparish.com PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:
We most ‘warmly’ invite you to be a part of this Ministry by meeting with us in the St. Vincent DePaul room Tuesday, December 13 at 7PM in the SVDP Rm. If you know of
someone who might like to receive a shawl, please let us know-or make one yourself for someone special to you. Contact Alice O’Connor [email protected]
NEW HOURS FOR FOOD CUPBOARD: The food Cupboard will be open on Friday only from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
St. Matthew's Young Adult Group The Mustard Seeds:
Are you age 22-35 and interested in meeting other Catholics your age? Do you yearn for more community? Are you interested in service work? If you have any questions, feel free to email Tony Moral [email protected] or 215-715-2115. Join our Facebook group The Mustard Seeds for updates!
ST. MATTHEW STUDENTS EXCEL: Our parish recently received notification of the performance of our high school students. We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence. Pope John Paul II: High Honors: Alyssa Garcia
Congratulations!
December 4, 2016 WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR OFFERTORY
GIFTS LAST WEEKEND: $14,572.00
Electronic giving $2,035.00 + $12,537.00 = $14,572.00
ELECTRONIC GIVING: Parish Giving is convenient for you and there is NO COST for you to participate. Contact Deacon Mike Kubiak at
[email protected] to register www.parishgiving.org or www.stmatthewparish.com
PRE-CANA: St. Matthew Parish is offering a one day pre-Cana program on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 8:30am – 4 pm followed by Mass. Snow date if necessary is February 4, 2017. Cost $200 per couple. Couples
from all parishes are welcomed. Contact Deacon Mike Kubiak: 610-828-0424 X 5 or [email protected] ST. MARY’S GOLDEN AGE CLUB: Meets every Thursday at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Three-dollar fee. Play Cards 9:00 AM Snacks 10 AM Lunch 11 AM Play Bingo 12 – 2:30 PM. Casino Trips: scheduled for the 2
nd Tuesday of each
month: December 13 & January 10. Bus leaves 9:00 AM from 11
th & Fayette, 9:15 AM from 3rd & Fayette, 9:30 AM
from St. Mary’s. Call Joe (610-825-4596).
St Matthew Senior Group Our next Senior Meeting will take place on December 21st at 10:45am. We will have a concert performed by the St Matthew Pre School Children followed
by a pot luck lunch, Pollyanna/Chinese auction. Please bring a dish to share with the group. Any questions or concerns, please call Pat Hanna @ 610-272-3610 or Kitty McNally @ 610-306-5575.
All are invited to a special Mass and Christmas Social on Saturday December 17th in St. Mary's Church and Hall at the corner of Elm and Oak Streets in Conshohocken. This event will benefit St. Mary Polish American Society, a non-
profit organization working to promote Polish heritage and culture in and around Montgomery County, PA. The Mass will begin at 11 am, with a delicious meal in the Polish Christmas Eve tradition of Wigilia immediately following Mass. Tickets for this event are $15 per person, with the meal included. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, and blessed opłatek wafers available. We will once again be taking orders for frozen pierogi for $9 a dozen and babka for $15 each. For tickets, babka, and pierogi pre-orders, please email [email protected] or call Dorothy Swedkowski at 610-630-0861. Ticket sales, as well as babka and pierogi orders must all be placed by Tuesday December 13th.
You Are Invited to The St. Helena 2016 Christmas Concert “A Magical Christmas” December 18, 2016 at 4 PM in St. Helena Church. The Concert is Free. A free will 0ffering will be graciously accepted
HOLY ROSARY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3040 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-825-0160 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION 2017-2018 Monday, January 9, 2017 8:00-10:00 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:00-3:00 PM * Child must be at least age 4 by 9/1/2017 to register for Pre-K. Child must be at least age 5 by 9/1/2017 to register for Kindergarten. Child must be at least age 6 by 9/1/2017 to register for Grade 1. To complete the application process, the parent/guardian will need to provide copies of the following: Birth Certificate Certificate of Baptism If your child has received additional sacraments, we must have their complete dates Immunization Record K-8 Registration Fee – $100 per student (nonrefundable); Pre-K4 Registration Fee - $100 per student (nonrefundable - includes supplies and snacks for the year) Letter of subsidy payment from your pastor, if applicable Custody Papers, if applicable If your child has an IEP, please submit the Evaluation Report and most recent IEP. Please note that for K-8 families there will also be a technology fee of $100 per student (with a family cap of $250) and a lunch duty fee of $50 per family. In addition, there is an iPad insurance fee in grades six through eight of $75 per student that is due prior to the student receiving his/her iPad. If you have any questions regarding registration, please feel free to contact Beth Sheldon at [email protected].
Fr. Tom Heron’s Weekly Reflection Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,
Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!
I rejoice in your presence with the Saint MI rejoice in your presence with the Saint MI rejoice in your presence with the Saint MI rejoice in your presence with the Saint Matthew faith atthew faith atthew faith atthew faith
worshiping communityworshiping communityworshiping communityworshiping community as we participate in the Liturgy as we participate in the Liturgy as we participate in the Liturgy as we participate in the Liturgy for for for for
the Third the Third the Third the Third Sunday of AdventSunday of AdventSunday of AdventSunday of Advent. . . . We are blessed by your desire We are blessed by your desire We are blessed by your desire We are blessed by your desire
to give thanks to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both to give thanks to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both to give thanks to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both to give thanks to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, both
parishioners and guests. May you be renewed in mind, heart parishioners and guests. May you be renewed in mind, heart parishioners and guests. May you be renewed in mind, heart parishioners and guests. May you be renewed in mind, heart
and spirit throand spirit throand spirit throand spirit through the Word and Eucharist we share. ugh the Word and Eucharist we share. ugh the Word and Eucharist we share. ugh the Word and Eucharist we share.
Thanks for joining us!Thanks for joining us!Thanks for joining us!Thanks for joining us!
Isaiah 35:1-6,10 Psalm 146 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11
John the Baptist is in prison because his teaching constituted a threat to the religious and political powers in Judea. Being locked up in prison can do funny things to a person. You feel fenced in, lonely, depressed. You begin to doubt yourself. John the Baptist felt all this. His mission was to prepare the way for the Messiah. After many weeks in prison, he was anxious about the success of his mission. Had he done enough to bring about change? Was Jesus the one who would save his people, or did he have to wait for another? There are more people in prisons of their own making than there are in prisons built by local, state or federal governments. What prisons do we make for ourselves? A good place to start is the 7 Capital Sins: Pride, Envy, Sloth, Gluttony, Lust, Anger and Jealousy. We can add stress from work, family and peers; not to mention the anxiety of two weeks until Christmas and I have not done anything to prepare.
There is a story about a wealthy family who had one child, a little daughter, Jennifer, who was hospitalized shortly before December 25th and would not be able to go home for Christmas. Jennifer=s parents showered her with expensive gifts in an effort to cheer her up - stuffed animals, a doll house, computer games, you name it. The hospital room was transformed into a miniature ‘Toys-R-Us.’ Every time the parents visited Jennifer they brought gifts. But they were never able to stay long for they were always running off to some society function. One day, amidst all the fine gifts, Jennifer held on desperately to her mother as the mother gave Jennifer a kiss before trying to rush out to her next engagement. The mother tried to distract Jennifer by getting her interested in one of the toys. Through her
tears the little girl cried, AMommy I want you.@ Jennifer=s cry was a key that let her mother out of her self-made prison. When Christmas comes we should have something more to show for our running about from store to store than tired feet, unwrapped presents and regrets for cards not sent. If that happens then we are in prisons of our own making and are missing out on the wonderful season of Advent, a time to prepare for the Lord and give our attention to the Christ Child Who so yearns for our time and our interest. That=s the Good News! God did not remain in Heaven receiving a computer printout on the world=s sufferings. God did not issue a memo to form a committee to work on recommendations for solving world problems. God came into the trenches. What=s more, Jesus became one of the wounded, one of us. His hands are still nail-scarred. In the Christ Child, God became the Wounded Healer that Isaiah spoke about in today=s first reading. Like any child, this Christ Child wants our love and affection; wants us to spend time with Him, especially during Advent. We are like the little four-year-old girl whose mother gave birth to a baby brother and explained to her daughter that the baby brother came from God. The girl asked to spend time alone with the baby. After hesitating, the parents allowed the four-year-old to have her private conference with her little brother. They left the room but kept the door ajar and peeked in. They saw the little girl put her face close to her brother=s and say, AJimmy, tell me what God is like. I am starting to forget.@ We come to Advent and Christmas each year to ask the Christ Child to remind us what God is like. Please take time to rediscover what you might have lost or forgotten. It will make a huge difference in your life.
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