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EASTER SUNDAY OF THERESURRECTION OF THE LORD
APRIL 5, 2015 “Faith in the resurrection of Jesus says that there is a future for every human being; the cry for unending life which is a part of the person is indeed answered. Through Jesus we do know ‘the room where exiled love lays down its victory.’ He himself is this place, and he calls us to be with him and in depend-ence on him. He calls us to keep this place open within the world so that he, the exiled love, may reappear over and over in the world… God exists: that is the real message of Easter. Anyone who even begins to grasp what this means also knows what it means tobe redeemed .” (Pope Benedict XVI)
When Christians are asked the meaning of Easter, they refer to the resurrection of Jesus.It is the day for telling the wondrous story: Mary Magdalene saw the stone moved away, Peter went in and saw the wrappings on the ground, and the beloved disciple saw and believed. The faith of contemporary believers builds on their testimony. It is our festival of life, for the boldness of God’s love snatched victory from the jaws of death. Our memories and rituals unite us with that event which was so disconcerting, marvelous, and liberating. // Sunday after Sunday, and especially at thisgreatest Sunday of the year, we enter events which show Easter as more than a once-upon-a-time event. We bless and share a meal that shapes us as the Body of Christ. We sing alleluias and say the good news still takes flesh in our world. We color eggs and enjoy feasts without a need of a rational explanation. The pull to dress finely may be marred by commercialism or a drive for status, but we know our winter has passed and new life is here. In these and in so manyother ethnic customs, we renew life just as werenew our baptismal commitment. More correctly, we rest in awe before the One who renews life and provides the possibility of commitment. // The reading from Colossianshighlights still another dimension of this day. Implicit within all these celebrations, there is
asense of future. We can be intent on “things above rather than on things of earth.” Easter is a promise of the endtime. Our festivals take place in a sinful world, in an imperfect Church. In them we taste that time when we will all be in glory.
ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH
MINERSVILLE, PAwww.StMatthewTheEvangelistParish.org
Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMPhone: (570) 544-2211 Fax: (570) 544-2317
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST WELCOMES ALLNo matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present religious affiliation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, ethnicity, etc.; you are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at Saint Matthew the Evangelist Parish!SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: Sr. Meg Cole (610-332-04421x19)VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (1-800-791-9209)
WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AMMON – Michael and Anna OrloskyTUE – Scott Renninger by FamilyWED – Joseph and Janet Chicora by M/M Joseph L. SkibielTHU – In Thanksgiving for those who prayed for KennyFRI – Thomas Brennan by Godchild, TheresaSAT – 4:00 PM – Mary Straiges by Ken and Maryann EichenbergSUN – 8:30 AM – Jean Doran by Doran Family 10:30 AM – George Kalochie by Alberta Malusky*******************************************************************************************************************************************EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5 –THE WEEKLY CALENDAR:I have risen,andI am with you still, alleluia./ You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia./Too wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia. RESURRECTION CELEBRATION: 8:00 AM Mass includes the Traditional Resurrection Procession. PROCESSION: All Parish Grade School Children, Altar Servers assemble at 7:40 AM in the Vestibule. EASTER MASS will be celebrated at 10:30 AM. DIVINE MERCY NOVENA: 3:00 PM. EASTER WATER will be available after Masses. FIRST COLLEC-TION: SUNDAY (we need 52 Sunday Collections to meet Parish needs), EASTER (we ask each wage earner for $50 or more to help us catch up with Winter’s Bills), UTILITIES (Your donation will help pay for light, water, sewer, heating tapes, and the maintenance of all parish heating units, etc.), SECOND COLLECTION: CRS RICE BOWL (your FINAL Lenten Sacrificial Gift for the world’s poor).CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED, HE IS RISEN! HAPPYEASTER, EVERYONE!THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC):Jesus told us to ask the Harvest Master to send laborers intohis harvest. May the prayers of our participating families bear fruit. Thanks to BOB AND LUANA BUTENSKY for hosting the FPC for Vocations this week. Please sign up in Church. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: That first Easter morning was confusing. Jesus was missing and Mary Magdalene, Peter and John “did not know” what to do. In family life there are confusing moments when “we don’t know” what to do. Like the apostles we are Easter people when we believe and trust in each other even when all seems lost. PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: He who denies that human life begins with con- ception does not need to contend with religion, but science. To deny this cer- tainty of biology is not to express a lack of faith, but a lack of basic knowledgeof human genetics. Abortion destroys a human life that has great potential.STEWARDSHIP: “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” - COLOSSIANS 3:2. On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for God’s response on how we should use our gifts to fulfill His plan.LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $3,865; Expenses: $7,496.30. Thank your for your generosity!EASTER CHARITIES: (1) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY – Your donation of all TYPES OF CANNED MEATS will allow The SVDP Societyto aid the needy of our area. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table. Call 570-544-2739. (2) CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL: HUNGERING FOR CELEBRATION – We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends in our own hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord—and in the lives we’ve changed this Lent in Tanzania, Niger, Nicaragua, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and all over the world! Our Parish’s ORB Contributions: Palm Sunday: $1,090.22. THANK YOU!EASTER VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO Michael and Anna Orlosky. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: IMO Leo and Helen D. Maletz by Son, Father Leo; IMO Annie Socko by Daughter, Ann Marie; IMO MarySzekeres by Ann Marie; Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober. DIVINE MERCY: IMO Frank S. Brozana by Wife, Josephine and
Daughter, Joanne and Don Doyne; IMO John Socko by Daughter, Ann Marie; IMO John Szekeres by Ann Marie; IMO Frances Sumoski by Bertha Warcola. REREDOS NICHE: IMO John Magic by Family. RISEN CHRIST: IMO Michael J. Warhola by Family; IMO Pytko-
Matsick Families by George and Joanne. ALTAR CANDELABRAS: IMO Sr. Elizabeth Daley, S.S.J. by Helene O’ Connor; IMO Richard and Rachel Sninsky by Dallago Family; IMO Jennie Gut by Friend; IHO Adelle Grabusky (Birthday) by Katherine Chelak; For the Health of
Zoey by Allison and Billy; IMO Michael and Veronica Novack by Family; Deceased of the Walasavage Family; IMO Stella Halabura by Friends; Special Intention (2). (3) BEFORE: ST. ANNE: IMO Diane Warcola by Bertha Warcola. ST. ANTHONY: IHO Millie Magic. ST. BARBARA: IMO Pytko Family by Francis and Dolores; IMO Leister Family by Francis and Dolores. ST. FRANCIS: IMO Anthony T. Warcola by Wife, Bertha; IMO Leonard Yurkonis by Mom and Daughters; IMO Michael Yurkonis by Mom and Sisters. ST. THERESA:
IMOAnna Kanapitsky by Family; IMO Agnes Sincavage by Family. ST. LUCY: IMO Anna and Walter Sznajkowski by Daughter, Ann; In Thanksgiving for my Granddaughter. ST. JOSEPH: IMO Joseph Sumoski by Bertha Warcola; Special Intention. SACRED HEART: IMO Peter Washinsky, Sr.; IMO Jennie Gut. ST. FAUSTINA: IMO John F. Sokola by Family; For the Health of Ed Wenner by Wife, Toni. POPE JOHN PAUL II: IMO John F. Sokola by Family. ST. PETER: IMO James Wenner by Toni and Ed; IMO Brito-Budresky Families by Marge and George Homa. ST. PAUL: For the Health of Blake Lutz by Toni and Ed; IMO George and Stella Pytko by Son, George and Daughter, Joanne. HOLY OILS: IMO M/M Andrew Guidas by Toni and Ed; IMO Homa-Sweet Families by Marge and George Homa. BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: IMO Pasquale Quinn by Linda Berdanier; IMO Sylvia Angelo by Linda Berdanier. ST. STANISLAUS BISHOP AND MARTYR MURAL: IMO Theresa Quinn by Linda Berdanier; IMO Nick Quinn by Linda Berdanier; IMO Peter and Genevieve Ferenchick by Family. ST. BARBARA MURAL: IMO John Andruchek, Sr. by Family; IMO Nancy, Matthew and Mark by Family; IMO
“Christis
Risen,Alleluia” “He is Risen
Indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia”
Joseph and Wanda Senawaitis by Family. (4) NAVE: Special Intention, IMO Supsinskas Family, IMO Dutcavich Family, IMO Msgr. C.J. Klevence, IMO Rev. Joseph Shelonis, IMO Rev. Walter Hall by Gloria Dutcavich; For the Health of George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family; IMO Sophie and Steve Kaufman by Gelches Family; IMO Lil and Victor Reiff, IMO Gelches Family, IMO Ptaskofski
Familyby Gelches Family; IMO Jean Doran by Ellen Doran and Family. Call 570-544-2211 to memorialize Votives.
MONDAY, APRIL 6 – DIVINE MERCY NOVENA: Monday through Sunday, 3:00 PM. FYI: The Rectory Office will be closed on Easter Monday. "Christ is Risen, Alleluia!” "He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia!”
TUESDAY, APRIL 7 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 6:00 PM in the Good Shepherd Building. Any questions,
contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Rosalie Novack (570-544-2211). Absences call 570-544-3766.CONFIRMATION PRACTICE: For Candidates and Sponsors at 6:30 PM, St. Michael the Archangel Church.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. St. Peregrine, help cancer patients and their caregivers!GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex (570-544-6484). Weather permitting!
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 – “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR REHEARSAL: 7:00 PM, Church Loft. Call 570-544-2355.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM. NATIVITY BVM H.S. 2015 CENTURY BENEFIT: Cocktail hour 6:00 PM; Dinner, 7:00PM. Induction to the Golden Cross Society.Dancing follows. Schuylkill Country Club, Orwigsburg. $125 per person. Call 570-622-8110 for tickets.HELPERS OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS PRAYER PILGRIMAGE: Prayer Pilgrimage begins with 8:00 AM Mass at Notre Dame Church, Bethlehem with The Most Rev. John O. Barres, Bishop of Allentown. 610-674-4624 or email [email protected] for information.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 12 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM, and 2:00 PM.THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): STEVE AND DIANE FORTE will host the FPC this week. Call 570-399-5056 or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We need host families for May and June!
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MINISTERS AT MASS FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY OFF. PROC. LECTORS E. M. of H. C. ALTAR SERVERSSAT 4:00 PM Eichenberg Family Rosalie Novack Gloria Paltanavage Alex Reppert
Killian ClarkSUN 8:30 AM Doran Family Elaine Stine Mary Regina Mundy Anthony Forte
Eric Andruchek 10:30 AM Malusky Family Linda Butensky Marian Rhoads Jordan Berdanier
Carter Melochick***************************************************************************************************************************************************************
****COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!APRIL 14 – EASTER EGG ‘PICK’ AND MAGIC SHOW: 6:15 PM, Good Shepherd Cafeteria.APRIL 19 – POLKA SPRING FLING: 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, St. Mary Catholic Church, Hamburg. Tickets are $20 each in advance and $25 at the
door. Music by Polka Country Musicians. Food and beverages available for purchase. Call 610-562-7657 for tickets and information.APRIL 21 – REQUIRED PARENTS’ FIRST COMMUNION MEETING: 6:15 PM, Good Shepherd Chapel Room.APRIL 22 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex (570-544-6484). APRIL 23 – MONTHLY ROSARY: 6:15 PM, Church. “The rosary is the ‘weapon’ for these times” (St. Padre Pio).Please join us!APRIL 26 – ROAST BEEF DINNER: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, St. Michael Church Hall Cafeteria, Minersville. $10 adult; $5 child under 10. Dinner
includes: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, beverage, and homemade dessert. Call 570-544-6853 or 570-544-4741 for
tickets.MAY 1 – THE EDWARD T. MALESKAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Registered members of the former Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Minersville, can
request a tuition aid/scholarship application for 2015-2016 for Catholic elementary and high school students and Catholic or secular college students by writing directly to the trustee, Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky, Holy Trinity Rectory, 4102 S. Church St., Whitehall, PA 18052 or e-mail the request to [email protected]. Indicate which application is needed: elementary, high school and/or college. If possible, please e-mail the request. The application will be sent by way of an e-mail attachment. Completed applications are due Today. MAY 9 – FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Within the 4:00 PM Mass today. MAY 11-14 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ VIRGINIA BEACH BUS TRIP: $479 per person, double occupancy includes: 3 nights hotel
Accommodations, 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, visit to Fort Monroe Casemate Museum, Williamsburg Pottery, Yankee Candle Village, Douglas MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk Naval Base, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, beach and boardwalk. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included. PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).MAY 18 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP: Cost $24; Rebate $30! Bus leaves R&J 8:00 AM; Quandel’s in
Minersville8:30 AM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).MAY 24 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 6:00 PM Prayer Service. Vigils can be memorialized in memory/honor
of a loved one by calling Edward Butler at 570-544-2739.JUNE 7 – ST, MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST SPAGHETTI DINNER: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Parish Center, 120 Oak Street. Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce and Meatballs with a Full Salad Bar. Adults $8.50; Children $4.50. Eat-in or take-out.Benefits St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish.Call 570-544-
2211. JUNE 15 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP: Cost $24; Rebate $30! Bus leaves R&J 8:00 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 8:30 AM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).JUNE 15 – 18 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, grades K to 4, at the Good Shepherd Building.
CallSr. Mary Jane Dunleavy at 570-544-2464 to register and for more information.JULY 6 – 8 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ PITTSBURG EXPRESS BUS TRIP: $429 per person, double occupancy. 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts,
2 dinners including a dinner at the Grand Concourse, Duquesne Incline, Gateway Clipper cruise, Guided tour of Pittsburgh including University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning, Nationality Rooms, Heinz Memorial Chapel, Tour of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Frank LloydWright’s “Fallingwater”, Visit to Flight 93 Memorial, souvenir gift. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included.YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Call 570-544-5231 or 570-628-5413.JULY 20 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP: Cost $24; Rebate $30! Bus leaves R&J 8:00 AM; Quandel’s in
Minersville8:30 AM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).SEPTEMBER 21- 24 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ WILDWOOD SEAFOOD FEAST BUS TRIP: $399 per person, double occupancy. 3 nights
motel accommodations, 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring a DJ and over 50 different buffet items, one $20 meal credit valid for a 3 course price-fixed meal at Breadsticks in Resorts Casino, one dinner at a local restaurant, trip to Atlantic City casino with a bonus package, visit to Washington Street Mall, Cape May, visit Smithville Village, Wildwoods' famous beach and boardwalk. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Call 570-544-5231 or 570-628-5413.
ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: 3:00 PM. Devotions will consist of Exposition of the BlessedSacrament, a Scripture Service, the Sung Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Devotions will be
preceded by Confessions beginning at 2:00 PM. Very Rev. Francis M. Twardzik, Pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Minersville, will be the Guest
Homilist and Presider. A First Class Relic of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Apostle of Divine Mercy, will be offered for Veneration at the conclusion of
services. ALL ARE WELCOME TO HONOR JESUS, THE FONT OF DIVINE MERCY! Also, we would be grateful for any vigil memorializations for
ouraltars for this special feast! Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) for votives.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Bishop Emeritus Edward P. Cullen will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the youth ofSt. Matthew the Evangelist Parish at 4:30 PM at St. Michael the Archangel Church: JORDAN STEPHEN BERDANIER, EMILY ANASTASIA CARPENITO, THOMAS GABRIEL CARPENITO, LISA NATALIA CONSHUE, OLIVIA MARCELLA CORY, JAMESJOSEPH DOMLESKY, ALEXANDRA CAMILLA EADES, NICHOLAS MATTHEW FORTE, EMILY GENEVIEVE GRAEFF, COURTNEY NICOLE HOLLEY, ALEXIS ISABEL HUTZEL, BLAKE JOSEPH KOPINETZ, SYDNEY MARGARET KRAMMES,
DAVID JOSEPH KRISTON, GABRIEL JACOB KUEHN, DEIDRA ANN MIKLESAVAGE, LINDSAY RITA PURCELL, KAYLENE OLYMPIAS RACZKA, PAIGE CATHERINE SIPES, JADE VERONICA STICKELL, GARRETT FRANCIS STINE. May
God the Holy Spirit pour out His sevenfold gifts upon our parish youth!
