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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: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 10 AM-3 PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun.-Closed Volunteers and donations of clothing, household items and furniture needed on a continuing basis.
SAINT MATTHEW FOOD PANTRY & BABY CLOSET Address: 8206 Robert E. Lee Dr. • Telephone: 540-834-5555. Beginning September 1, 2020, The Food Pantry and Baby Closet will assist clients during the following hours: Wednesdays-2 PM-6 PM; Fridays 9 AM-12 NOON; and the first Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM. -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 ............................................. 11:00 am
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 (09/07) 8:00 AM - JENKINS FAMILY INT. Tues (09/08) 8:00 AM - CLARENCE WRIGHT+ Wed (09/09) 11:00 AM - VICTIMS of 9/11 ATTACKS Thu (09/10) 6:30 AM - GINI REUTER Fri. (09/11) 7:30 PM - PAIGE MCMAHON+ Sat (09/12) 8:00 AM - ANTOINETTE HANEY+ ANTHONY BUCCIGROSSI+ 5:30 PM - CHARLOTTE FREGOSO+ Sun (09/13) 8:00 AM - GINA LONG 9:30 AM - TERRIE YATES 11:00 AM - PEOPLE OF ST. MATTHEW’S
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 23rd
SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME
Current and Upcoming Collections
This weekend (09/05-09/06) 1) Regular 2) Buildings & Grounds
Next weekend (09/12-09/13) 1) Regular 2) Catholic University
PARISH SUPPORT UPDATE
The First Collection for August 30th
amounted to $12,268. 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.
During these difficult times, please try to sustain your offerings to St. Matthew’s. Donations may be mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office (please use the mail slot in the front door), or made through online giving (instructions below). Your generous support is vital to your parish’s mission!
Online giving: www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org., go to General Information and choose Online Giving.
VOCATIONS
“Where two or three are gathered in My name...”
The community that gathers in Christ, needs leadership. Are you being called to discipleship as a priest, deacon or consecrated person? Write Father Michael Isenberg: [email protected] or call (703) 841-2514.
SUNDAY READINGS
September 13, 2020
Sir 27:30--28:7
Rom 14:7-9
Mt 18:15-20
CONFESSIONS
CONFESSIONS ARE BEING HEARD:
Mon./Tues.--- after 8:00 AM Mass
Wed. --------- after 11:00 AM Mass
Thurs.---------- after 6:30 AM Mass
Fri.------------------------------ 7:00 PM
Sat.---------------------------- 11:00 AM
(The 4:30 PM Saturday Confessions are transferred to 11 AM until further notice). The priest will stay in the confessional until the line ends, or until 5 minutes before Mass begins, whichever comes first.
CATECHISM FOR ADULTS
Adults seeking Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation are invited to attend our comprehensive course of instruction in the Catholic Faith. These weekly classes, beginning on Monday,
September 14th, and running until Easter, are also an
enjoyable way for anyone to review Church teaching on what God has revealed to us and how it shapes our lives. Classes run from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Social distancing will be observed. To register, please call the Parish Office.
THE PARISH OFFICE IS OPERATING WITH LIMITED ACCESS
ALL PARISH BUSINESS IS TEMPORARILY BEING CONDUCTED BY PHONE AT
540-582-5575 OR EMAIL [email protected]
(If you have an EMERGENCY or an urgent need to speak with a priest, please call the emergency #
(540) 498-3170)
St. Matthew Thrift Store 10639 Courthouse Rd. In the Breezewood Shopping Center
Will be open this coming week: 9/7-9/12
Tues., Wed., Fri. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Thrift Store is now accepting donations.
ST. MATTHEW FOOD PANTRY AND BABY CLOSET
The St. Matthew Food Pantry and Baby Closet have changed hours effective September 1, 2020. They are now assisting all clients Wednesdays 2:00 - 6:00 PM; Fridays 9:00 AM - 12 NOON; and the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. Clients are now welcome to walk in the pantry. Baby closet clients must bring an ID and birth certificates for children.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for the 2020-2021 Religious Education Year has now begun. As with many
things these days, we have had to look for creative ways to move forward with our Religious Education Program. Please be assured that the well-being of our students, families, and volunteers is foremost in our minds. Three options are available for Religious Education this year:
On-Site in person classes
The Religious Education program will offer classes on-site as in years past but with modifications to conform to CDC and Diocesan guidelines. Please refer to the COVID-19 handbook enclosed in your parent folder for details.
Home School online instruction through My Catholic Faith Delivered
My Catholic Faith Delivered (MCFD) is an award-winning cloud-based learning & development platform. Partnered with Ignatius Press, MCFD provides the Online Faith & Life Series for religious education students in grades 1-8. Students access the same course material online that is traditionally delivered in books. Materials are "brought to life" with the addition of prayers, voice-over of text, videos, games, music, and assessments that provide immediate feedback.
This is not a Zoom meeting or Google classroom. Students can access their courses anytime, anywhere on any device. Text and activity books will also be provided. Parents and the Director of Religious Education can monitor student’s progress. If this option is selected the Religious Education Office will register your child in the program. Your parent folder has step-by-step instructions on how to access and navigate through course material.
Homeschool instruction utilizing textbook
This option gives each student a text and activity book. Parents will lead their child(ren) through the lessons. The Religious Education Office will provide parent lesson plans and chapter assessments to aide in presenting materials.
The class sessions are as follows:
Homeschool Grades K & 1 Tuesday 5:00-6:15 Grades 2-5 Wednesday 6:00-7:15 Grades 2, 6-8
Classes will begin September 29th
and 30th
.
Registration forms are located in the vestibule of the church, parish office or on the church website.
Peace of Jesus Christ, Joanne Warren
ANCIENT ORDER of HIBERNIANS 7
th ANNUAL SHAMROCK CHARITY
GOLF CLASSIC
Monday, September 28, 2020 Meadows Farm Golf Course (4300 Flat Run Rd., Locust Grove) 8:00 AM Coffee & Donuts- 9:00 AM Shotgun Steak Lunch Included after Golf
For registration or more information, contact Dave McLaughlin, (703) 915-3735 or [email protected]
PLEASE PRAY for OUR SICK
Eleanor Achille, Tiffany Allen, John Bernard, Rita Bobik, Mary Buccigrossi, Mary Lou Buck, Helen Cash, Blake Costa, Bernadette Costello, Ryan Cunningham, Fr. Michael Dobbins, Fr. Alex Drummond, Tom Faleskie, Mary Faulconer, Herman Fletcher, Alice Foley, Irene Foltz, Kristen Galik, Mary Gibbons, George Granofsky, Veronica Gutierrez, Raymond Harrington, George Heston, David Hunziker, Bob Jones, Carolyn Jones, Lazaro Lovos, Jimmy Long, George Knight, Michael Maddox, Stephen Middleton, Jude Murphy, Ed O’Brien, Maria Osorio, Jennifer Renaux, John Rice, Ellen Rooney, Susan Sablon-Harrington, Marguerite Schwab, Les Sexton, Sid Sidelko, Mary Ann Smith, Tim Sottek, Chris Sousa, Harry Thomas, Sam Tomarchio, Jim Walsh, Chris Warren, Charles & Stephen Weaver, Chrissie Weaver, Mary Whelan, Amy Whittaker, Angela Wood, Nicholas Yaworski, 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.”
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Beginning on September 8th
Please join Deacon Mike Strain via Zoom, as he continues discussing the Book of Revelation. For information on how to connect to Zoom, please contact Deacon Mike (540) 287-8624.
2020 MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS
Are you celebrating a Silver or Golden Wedding Anniversary this Year? Were you married in 1970 or 1995? Then join Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for the 2020 Mass for Jubilarians to be celebrated on Sun., October 4th at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. Please contact the Parish Office, 582-5575, no later than Friday, September 18th to register. Visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/MJM for information.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, LABOR DAY
We will resume normal office hours at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8
th.
(If you have an EMERGENCY or an urgent need to speak with a priest, please call the emergency # (540-498-3170.)
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