THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JUNE 28, 2015 The synagogue official and the woman with the hemorrhage are convinced that God “formed man to be imperishable” – an imperishability that begins now in their present plight. How can they be so sure? Because they have encountered Jesus Christ,to whom they hand themselves over in their certainty. God made the human person in “the image of his own nature.” It is to that relationship with the Infinite that this man and this woman appeal with infinite hope, convinced that the Lord will draw them clear, preserve them from the pit, and change their mourning into dancing…which he does.

Today we are invited to reflect on life and to hope in an imperishable existence. We rarely advert to life until it is threatened. Then it appears all the more precious to us for its very fragility. // The faith of Jairus, whose twelve-year old daughter is at death’s door, and the faith of that desperate woman whose life has been ebbing away with her blood for twelve years should be our faith. At the juncture of these two heartwarming stories, there is in fact but one point of emphasis. Jesus does not disdain the naïve, almost superstitious faith of the woman with a hemorrhage who furtively touches him in the hope of being healed. Nor does he ignore the frantic faith of Jairus who has no other answer for the doubting crowd. To them, it is all too clear that no one can do anything against death. For Jesus, death is but a sleep which awakens to a morning of resurrection. // Hope sleeps in each of us. We must regularly take its hand, awaken it, set it in motion, This marvel is possible only by faith in the One who can make our nights, however dark they may be, give way to an Easter morning.

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 (610-332-0442 x19)

VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (Direct:1-800-791-9209)WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AMMON – Frances Ralston by FriendTUE – Anthony A. Balulis by MotherWED – Felix and Josephine Costic (Wedding Anniversary) by FamilyTHU – William and Mary Barton by Jerry and Al FRI – Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Memorial SocietySAT – 4:00 PM – Herman DiSarro by Helen and FamilySUN – 8:30 AM – Travis Newton by Mom and Dad 10:30 AM – Living and Deceased Parishioners*******************************************************************************************************************************************REQUIESCANT IN PACE: May the angels lead into paradise: BARBARA M. STABLUM, a former member of the former St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, and a member of Our Parish Family, who died Friday, June 19, and was buried from our Church on Tuesday, June 23; JOSEPH URBAN, a former member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, and a member of Our Parish Family, who died Sunday, June 21, and was buried from our Church on Wednesday, June 24. May Mary, Mother of Mercy, obtain comfort from Jesus, her Son, for their family and friends. ET LUX PERPETUA LUCEAT EIS!*******************************************************************************************************************************************THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to Godwith shouts of joy! (Ps (47) 46:2). THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JUNE 28 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.

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 TOM AND M.R. MUNDY (8:30 AM) for hosting theFPC for Vocations. Sign up in Church Vestibule. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: The healing of the woman and the child in today’s gospel is a reminder we are all wounded. We retreat to those we love looking for acceptance, listening, understanding and support. Families must behealing communities where Jesus is present in our care for one another. PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: Nearly four thousand innocent lives are taken by surgical abortion each day in this land of the free and home of the brave, whose lady holds high the torch of welcome to human life.  What hypocrisy that a nation that welcomed human beings from all over the world now destroys their own preborn citizens.STEWARDSHIP: “…as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality.”  - 2 CORINTHIANS 8:14. Not only are we responsible for our own lives, but we are responsible for the lives of those around us.  Not only is it important that we grow, nurture and share our gifts, but we should teach our children this same lesson and encourage others to do the same. LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $2,758; General Repair: $323; Expenses: $5,299.61. Thank you for your generosity!FRATERNAL CHARITY: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY– Your donation of all TYPES OF CANNED MEATS will allow the SVDP Society to aid the needy of our area. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table. Call Edward Butler at 570-544-2739. VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: Living and Deceased Fathers of the

Combined Parishes by Dutcavich Family. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: IMO Leo and Helen Maletz (74th Wedding Anniversary) by Son, Father Leo; IMO William and Mary Barton by Jerry and Al; Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober; Special Intention. DIVINE MERCY: For the Health of George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family; IMO Brito-Budresky Families by Marge and George Homa Family. (3) BEFORE: ST. JOSEPH: Special Intention. Call 570-544-2211 to memorialize votives.

MONDAY, JUNE 29 – THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS: 5:00 PM, Our Lady’s Chapel of St. Patrick Church, Pottsville. Veneration of

a First-Class Relic of Saint Pauline Visintainer, Patron Saint of Diabetics, to follow. Call 570-622-1802 for information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 2015-2016 Registrations are now due. $65 for first child

with a $5 discount before EARLY REGISTARTION DEADLINE IS TODAY. Additional Registration Forms can be found in the Church Vestibule. Call 570-544-2211 for more information.WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE:8:00 AM Mass.St. Peregrine, help cancer patients and their caregivers!

THURSDAY, JULY 2 – “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR REHEARSAL: Call Greg at 570-544-2355 to join.

FRIDAY, JULY 3 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR: Immediately following today’s 8:00 AM Mass, there will be Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration, and Reposition. Come and pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life from our Parish and Diocese. PASTORAL NOTE: It would be nice if more of our parishioners spent some time in Eucharistic Adoration to pray for this worthwhile intention, an increase in priestly and religious vocations so that God’s vineyard would not be left untended!

SUMMER FESTIVAL FOOD PREPARATION SCHEDULE:

July 5 – 9:30 AM, Make Noodles. July 6 –9:00 AM,Peel Vegetables. July 12 – 9:30 AM, Pierogi. July 13, 14 – 9:00 AM, Pierogi. July 20, 21 – 9:00 AM, Halupki. July 27, 28 – 9:00 AM, Hamburg-ers and Sausages. PLEASE LEND A HAND! ALL ARE WELCOME!

WE WELCOME THE MOST REV. BISHOP JOHN O. BARRES TO OUR PARISH. HE WILL CELEBRATE 10:30 AM MASS TODAY. WE WERE INFORMED OF THE BISHOP’S VISIT THIS PAST WEDNESDAY!

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ANNOUNCED MASSES: The following Mass Intentions are to be said by: MSGR. WILLIAM HANDGES: IMO Joseph Gober requested by

Smitreski Family; IMO Anne Wentz requested by M/M Henry Trasatt, M/M Joseph Geles and Chris, Mrs. Schwartz, Mrs. Nabholz, Mrs. Ponter; IMO John Letko requested by Joe and Janet Purcell; IMO Julia Stabinsky requested by M/M Metro Cremo, M/M Peter Pezgieto and Family; IMO Joseph Daniels, Jr. requested by Steve Yourchak, M/M Edward Kubilis, Sr.; IMO John McConkey requested by MaryKamenas. BISHOP JOHN O. BARRES: IMO Anne Wentz requested by By Melissa, Conor, and Chuck Barrett; IMO Julia Stabinsky requested by Bill and Sandra Hrichak; IMO Joseph Daniels, Jr. requested by Stephen and Dot Petchulis; IMO John McConkey

requested by David Wentz; IMO Victor Raczka, Sr. requested by Mary Santai.; IMO Michael Baritsky requested by Kathryn Warischalk; IMO Adam Trebolis requested by Paul Jones; IMO Catherine Roscoe requested by Paul and Helen Bartholomew; IMO Rudy Drazenovichrequested by Charles Laurie; IMO Walter Pogirski requested by Dorothy Chekan and Family . REQUIESCANT IN PACE!

St. Joseph Centerfor Special Learning

At the St. Joseph Center for Special Learning in Pottsville, children with intellectual and developmental disabilitieshave a special place to learn – a place where they are nurtured and challenged to reach their full potential. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports the St. JosephCenter and two other diocesan special learning centers – where students receive individualized instruction and benefit from the values instilled by a Catholic education. Twenty-five school-aged children and eight adults attend the St. Joseph Center. Parents of students at the special learning center report that their children grow socially and spiritually, while learning life skills and receiving encouragement to be as independent as their capabilities allow. Many talk about the huge improvement in their children since their arrival at the special learning center. One St. Joseph Center for Special Learning parent said, “I consider St. Joseph Center a work of art, with fundingfrom the BAA as one of the colors that bring the masterpiece to life.” The Bishop’s Annual Appeal provides support for many important ministries, including Education; Health and Human Services; Catholic Life and Evangelization; and the Education and Formation of Seminarians, Priests and Deacons. Please make your gift today at www.2015baa.org or call 800.831.4443.

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SATURDAY, JULY 4 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM.

THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JULY 5 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): JAMIE AND KAREN KUEHN FAMILY will host the FPC this week. Call 570-399-5056 orsign-up in the Church Vestibule for August and September!SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) UTILITIES: Your donation will help pay forlight, water, sewer, heating tapes, and the maintenance of all parish heating units, etc. (2) Please check your Sunday Church Envelope Boxes for the envelopes you might have missed. Kindly catch up! (3) Please write the amount of your donation on your envelope. Do not scotch tape or staple your envelope. Thank you!********************************************************************************************************* MINISTERS AT MASS FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OFF. PROC. LECTORS E. M. of H. C. ALTAR

SERVERSSAT 4:00 PM DiSarro Family T. Kroznuski T. Miller Jordan

Berdanier Killian Clark

SUN 8:30 AM Newton Family Jack Hudock Tom Mundy Anthony Forte Nathan Tropp

10:30 AM Parishioners F. Melenchick S. Kolenick Jade Stickell

Carter Melochick*********************************************************************************************************COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!JULY 7 – ALZHEIMER’S CARE GIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 6:00 PM Presentation, Providence Place Retirement Community. Call 570-628-6950 to register.JULY 8 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Annex (570-544-6484). JULY 13 – 16 – NATIVITY LITTLE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Camp is for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. Cost $40 includes individual instruction, team concepts, and more. Call 570-622-8110 for information.

JULY 19 – 23 – IS GOD CALLING YOU?: There will be at DeSales University, two programs to ‘discern what God plans for my life’ for Catholic young men and women, high school age. The annual Quo Vadis Days for young men, and Fiat Days for young women. Thesecamps will help you to know Jesus more deeply and help you to discern your vocation in life as a priest, married, a consecrated religious, or a married person, while enjoying the camaraderie of your peers and interacting with priests, seminarians, and religious sisters from various communities. Registration forms can be obtained by calling Msgr. David James at 610-437-0755 or by emailing djames@allentowndiocese.org. JULY 20 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ HOLLYWOOD CASINO BUS TRIP: Cost $25; 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).JULY 24, 25, 26 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH ANNUAL TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF GOOD ST. ANNE: DAY 1 and DAY II: Triduum prayers and Veneration of St. Anne’s Relic after 8:00 AM Mass and 4:00 PM Mass. DAY III: Feast of Saints Joachimand Anne, Parents of our Lady, Grandparents of our Lord. This day is the conclusion of our Triduum in Honor of St. Anne. We will have a special Healing Service within which theSacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 3:00 PM. REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: (1) You must be a Baptized Catholic in the State of Grace who has attained the use of reason. Childrenwho have not made their First Communion and infants are generally not anointed. (2) Your health must be impaired by sickness or advancing age. Practically speaking, you can and should be anointed: (a) if you are suffering from a chronic, long lasting illness; (b) if you are about to undergo major surgery; (c) if you are suffering from depression or any form of mental illness. Call 570-544-2211 to register for Anointing. Intercessory Prayers and theVeneration of the Relic of St. Anne will follow the Service today! After Devotions, there willbe light refreshments in the Parish Center. AUGUST 16 – SMTE ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM, South Cass Fire Co. Picnic Grounds. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) for more information.OCTOBER 14 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ “VATICAN TREASURES” AT FRANKLIN INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA BUS TRIP: Cost $60. Bus leaves 8:00 AM. Stop off on wayhome to have dinner in Douglasville. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).

2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: As of today, our parishioners have raised $15,442 from 142 parishioners represent-ing 75% of our parish goal of $20,726 and 26.01% of our total number of registered families. REMEMBER, EVERY GIFT COUNTS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL. You can make your gift online at www.2015baa.org or drop off your pledge form in the collection basket at church. We hope our Parishioners will demonstrate that we are a Parish that cares by making their donation to the Appeal!

JULY 18, 19 – MISSION APPEAL COLLECTION: At the invitation of the Diocesan Director for the Propagation of the Faith and within the framework of the Mission Cooperative Plan, Missionary of the Sacred Heart, Fr. Gregory Ruamana, MSC will be here to talk to us at all the Masses. Mission appeals directly remind us that the Church is universal and missionary by nature and presents us with an opportunity toshare in missionary work. Place the Special Envelope found in the back of your Sunday Envelope Box in today’s Second Collection.

ST. NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CHURCH 80TH ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC: Today and tomorrow, St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Rte 901, Primrose. Ethnic foods, entertainment, Theme Baskets, bingo, and more! Call 570-544-4581. Father Mark invites you fora good time! Remember to support our sister parish!

INDEPENDENCE DAY: Thank God for all the wonderful freedoms we enjoy in our great country by attending today’s 4:00 PM Mass. God Bless America, the land that we love, standbeside her and guide her! May she respect the conscience rights of all and enact laws according to GOD’S WILL not man’s!

JULY 11, 12 – COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordableshelter and training for seminarians in a region that still struggles with the effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help to restore the Church and build the future in the region. Place the Special Envelope found in your Sunday Envelope Box for the weekend of JULY 18,19 in today’s Second Collection. Visit www.usccb.org/ nationalcollections for more information.