December 13, 2015
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December 13, 2015
December 13th, 2015 Rev. Gilbert Exumé Pastor Deacons: Rev. Mr. Tim Kirksey Rev. Mr. Larry Welsh Rev. Mr. Dan Buckley Parish Office Hours Monday 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday Office Closed Wednesday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday 9:00am– 1:00pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday: 12:00PM Tuesday: 6:30PMCommunion Service Wednesday: 7:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM Friday: 9:00AM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00PM Vigil Sunday: 8:30AM 10:30AM 1:00PM(Spanish) Reconciliation Wednesday: 6:00PM Saturday: 4:00PM or by appointment In case of a sacramental emergency or death, call 770-862-2007. December 13th, 2015 Mass Intentions Saturday, December 12th 5:00p.m.–Florence Plum Medved,† Sunday, December 13th 8:30a.m.– Sarah Stokes,† 10:30a.m.– Barbara McKeever,† 1:00p.m.– Matilde de Garcia,† Monday, December 14th 12:00p.m.– Emily Naughtin,† Pastor’s Corner Dear friends as we approach the end of the year, I have noticed that we are a little behind in fulfilling our Annual Appeal Pledge. This year, we have pledged $57,505 Currently, we have paid $42,090.00 I want to thank you for your generosity and we know that the Lord blesses those who are gracious. Tuesday, December 15th 7:00p.m.– Communion Service Wednesday, December 16th 7:00p.m.– Kathleen Zeiher,† Thursday, December 17th 9:00a.m.– All Souls in Purgatory Friday, December 18th 9:00a.m.– Jose Tovar,† Deceased- † Healing- Special Intentions- SI Birthday- Visit our parish website: saintmatthewcc.or Click on the Online Giving Logo. Complete the registration form. It’s that simple! Get the New Online Giving App Go to OLGApp.com/IOS $42,090.00 Third Sunday of Advent Treasure Report Parish Information Week at a Glance We plan financially to go on vacation, we plan financially for the education of our children, we make financial plans for our retirement; do we plan financially to support God’s work in our parish community? In gratitude for the gifts we receive from God, 33% of our registered families and those visiting made a joyful return to the Lord to assist in the support of God’s work in our parish community. Let’s increase this participation to 100%. New Members: We are delighted to have you join our parish family! Registration forms are available in the narthex and in the parish office. They can be mailed, turned into the parish office, or dropped in the collection basket. Come by the church office for a Welcome Packet. Parish Activity Schedule December Offertory Goal $53,700.00 12/06/15………………$ 9,251.00 12/13/15………………$ 12/20/15………………$ 12/27/15………..……..$ Online Giving………....$ 1,543.00 Offertory Total — $ 10,794.00 Includes Spanish Mass December Burn the Mortgage Fund Goal-$21,000 12/06/15…………….. $ 4,625.00 12/13/15…………….. $ 12/20/15……………...$ 12/27/15.……………. $ Online Giving………..$ 607.00 December BTM Total —$5,232.00 Mass Intentions: Please stop by the parish office to offer a Mass intention for a loved one. Baptism: Family must be registered and participate in the life of the Parish. For more information on specific requirements, baptismal preparation, class dates and available Baptism dates, contact the parish office. Matrimony: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Couples must schedule an appointment with the parish priest to secure a date on the parish calendar and begin preparation. Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Homes: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take communion to the homebound. Family members should call the parish office to inform us about those who are ill. Altar Flower Donations: To honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift of altar flowers, call or stop by the parish office. Arrangements are $75. Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements: Items to be published in the bulletin or announced during Mass are due in the parish office by 9:00AM on FRIDAY the week before they are to be published. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT ADVERTISING SPONSOR: Please patronize the advertisers on the back. They make this bulletin possible at no cost to the parish! Monday, December 14th 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Coro de Grupo de Oracion Choir Practice Reunion de Ministerio Hispano Clases de Evangelizacion Danzantes Knights of Columbus Business Meeting Tuesday, December 15th 6:00pm Edge Core Team Meeting 6:00pm Women’s Club Monthly Meeting 7:00pm Christmas Play Rehearsal 7:00pm RCIC-3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Wednesday, December 16th 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Youth Choir Rehearsal Edge & Life Teen Catholicism Class Coro Hispano Thursday, December 17th 9:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm Tops Meeting Life Teen Giving Tree Set Up Ladies Card Party Children’s Choir Rehearsal Women’s CRHP Friday, December 18th 12:00pm Life Teen Giving Tree 7:00pm C.R.S.P. Mujeres Saturday, December 19th 8:30am 12:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm Retiro de Evangelizacion Life Teen Giving Tree Choir Rehearsal C.R.S.P. Hombres Cristo Rey Hombres Sunday, December 20th 9:00am 11:00am 11:45am 2:30pm 6:00pm Pre-K-5th Grade 1st & 2nd Grade-Spanish RCIA Clases de Bautismo Men’s CRHP December 13th, 2015 In Our Prayers... Mindy Akil Ernestina Almeida Anita Armand Emmanuel Assola Matthew Bacchus & Family Binna Balinski Ray & Marie Bare Robert Barker Jr. Dillon Barrett Ronald Bauer Rita Baumgartner Betty Bennett Kelly Bowie Brantley Family Chance Browning Christy Bryant Catherine Buckner & Family Charles Byron Leticia Cadena Jack & Nancy Cannon Landen Christensen Betty Cohron Tom Conley Bob Cornett Juan and Olga Cruz Doris Dick Ed Domaleski Donald Evans Connie Flaherty Helen & David Gagnon Ed Gerety Dot Gerety Andrew Grala Kelly Green Flora & Gordon Hafer Heinz Hardt Karal Ann Hart Brooks House Catherine James Annie Johnson Maryann Jones Shaun Kielty John Kisters Cindy Laird Fran Laird Miles Lanier Terrence Long Theresa Loye Gloria Martinez Alicia McCaled Jack & Gerri McEntee Connor McMahon Sherri Nutter McMurray Kyle Miller Mariano Montemayor Cassandra Morales Carl, Erick, and Kurt Muehlmann Anna Murphy James Murphy Rolando Mustera Linda Narey Anne Needham Carol Nutter Debbie Oldiges Nora Oliver Carrie Durnell O’Neill Amy Osier Mike Ostroski Tracy Paris Elenaor Pellicci Becky Peppers Zuleyma Peña Marge Poteet Charlie Powell Hunter Puglise Manuel Rodriguez Brandi S. Rouse Melissa Russell Roman Salinas Vilma Schroeder Ray Sferra Carolyn Shephard Cindy Shepherd Roger Shimmin Eva L. Staunton Kathy Stevens Cynthia Sturchio Denis & Karen Sullins Rosario Talbo Gerri Tate Mona-Mae Uini Kristie Upton Santiago Valadez Geovanni Verastegui Allison Wages Ava McKeena Walker Sharon Walter Kelly Walters Noah Watkins Shaune Welsh Andrea White Patricia Laird Williams Arlene Wilson Barbara Wyrick Military Michael Acevedo Michael Bailey Jordan Baker Justin Baker Kendall Burdette Tyler Burdette Kelly Carter Brandon Cotter Louis Dewitt Jason Duffy Dan Gagnon Walter Garlinghouse Ian Harris Anette Ilus Travis Keever Karl Knowlton Colonel Jeff Kolb Jose Angel Maldonado Augie Marks Thomas Martin Sarah Hanson Fr. David McGuire Matthew McGuire Gary Miller Jr. Kasey Mortillaro Maria Patricia Nickerson Andy Powell Daniel Primm Karina Ruiz Justin Seeley Michael Shekey Ryan Shekey Blaine Stewart Jose Luis Trevino Bruce Tucker Casey Warren and all those listed in our prayer book of intentions. Catholic Teaching Bible Quiz Third Sunday of Advent, Dec.13, 2015 1. Select the correct wording of the opening sentence in the first reading: (a) Clap your hands, O daughter Zion! (b) Rejoice with all your might, O daughter Zion! (c) Dance with glee, O daughter Zion (d) Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! 2. What did Saint Paul say to the Philippians about kindness? (a) It should be done in secret (b) It should be known to all (c) It should not ask for reward (d) It will be rewarded in heaven 3. Where is the Lord, according to Philippians? (a) The Lord is in the hearts of the devout (b) The Lord is near (c) The Lord will come at the end of the world (d) The Lord will come when he rises from the dezd 4. The tax collectors asked John the Baptist: What should we do? John answered them: (a) Collect more from the rich than from the poor (b) Collect the same amount from everybody (c) Stop collecting more than what is prescribed (d) Stop collecting from the less fortunate 5. Soldiers also asked John the Baptist: And what is it that we should do? John answered them: (a) Do not act with vengeance (b) Do not practice extortion (c) Have pity on the elderly (d) Lay down your arms 6. Emmanuel means: (a) God is with us (b) And the Word became flesh (c) The virgin has conceived (d) Redemption is at hand Answers: 1. (d) - 2. (b) - 3. (b) - 4. (c) - 5. (b) - 6. (a) Third Sunday of Advent Parish News and Activities THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 4:00PM, 7:00PM (SPANISH), 10:00PM (CAROLS AT 9:30PM) FRIDAY , DECEMBER 25TH 10:00AM There are many people in the community who are grateful for SVDP because of your generosity in your donations and the food you donated. Without your help and support we could not do our ministry. We still need more “disciples”. Our next meeting is Monday Dec 28 at 7:00pm. Our help line number is 770-868- 5100 Monday thru Thursday. Be Refreshed At Lavendar Springs Spa Retreat This spa themed getaway for a day is relaxing and refreshing for women only. Relax with friends, share laughter and stories, spend time with God Join Us Hedges Hall January 23, 2016 Time: 9am to 3pm Continental breakfast and Lunch included R.S.V.P. Fran Laird at (706) 654-2969 for Registration forms Cost $40.00 By Jan 5, 2016 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! St. Vincent De Paul and Life Teen are instrumental in making sure the work is done to insure the Giving Tree comes together. It is the generosity of our parish that makes sure that we indeed help all the families that rely on our Giving Tree. We truly bring joy to many families in our community. When the giving tree is placed in the narthex; please get a tag and bring unwrapped gift or gift card (attached to tag) to the office or narthex by Dec. 13. Gift cards are an excellence choice for teens. Please contact Angela Todd with any questions: 404-281-9775 or email at [email protected] Just In Time For Christmas Gifts (Great for Individual and Corporate Gifts) Mardi Gras Tableau and Ball 2016 “From Dis and Dat to Gumbo Ya Ya” Winder Community Center, February 6, 2016 7pm to 11pm Tickets on Sale for $50 per person in the Narthex after Masses Weekend of December 12th & 13th and 19th and 20th Tercer Domingo de Adviento Noticias de Nuestra Parroquia ADOPTE UN NIÑO PARA LA NAVIDAD Ofertorio Mes de Diciembre Solamente Misa de 1:00pm Los adolescents de San Mateo les piden que apoyen este proyecto y que den un regalo a lo mas necesitados. Tomen una etiqueta del arbol que se va a colocar en el pasillo de la iglesia. La edad del niño esta en la etiqueta, el angel significa un regalo para niña y el hombre jengibre (gingerbread man) un regalo para niño. Compre el regalo apropiado a la edad del niño(a). Coloque el regalo sin envolver con la etiqueta pegada y coloque en la caja del pasillo de la iglesia. Diciembre 13 es el ultimo dia para entregar los regalos. Total $ 1,116.00 Reducción Hipotecaria Mes de Diciembre Solamente Misa de 1:00pm Flores para Navidad Estamos aceptando donaciones para las flores de Navidad. La donación que usted haga ayudara para adornar el altar de nuestra parroquia y a la vez es una manera muy especial en darles honor a personas muy especiales para usted, ya sea en vida o que pasaron a mejor vida. Puede llenar el sobre con los nombres de las personas que quiere que coloquemos en el boletín. Muchas gracias! 12/06/15 .$1,116.00 12/13/15..$ 12/20/15..$ 12/27/15..$ Sobres para las ofrendas Por favor recuerden utilizar un sobre o cheque para su ofrenda semanal. Ésta es la única manera que podemos saber si usted está viniendo a la Misa regularmente y si es activo. Si no está registrado, por favor regístrese. 12/06/15.$ 986.00 12/13/15.$ 12/20/15.$ 12/27/15.....$ Total $ 986.00 CONFESIONES Confesiones en español son los sábados a las 4:00pm y se terminan a las 4:45pm y los miércoles a las 6:00pm y se terminan a las 6:45pm. NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS Cada lunes por la mañana un grupo de voluntarios, miembros de la parroquia limpian la iglesia. Necesitamos un par de voluntarios para ayudar en aspirar la carpeta de la iglesia. Esto sólo requiere de una hora y media cada lunes. Si quiere ayudar, lo esperamos a las 7:00am. Diciembre 13, 2015 En Nuestras Oraciones Recordemos en nuestras oraciones los siguientes feligreses quien están hospitalizados, o sufriendo de cuerpo, mente, u espíritu: Confesiones 4:00PM Sábado 6:00PM Miercoles Domin o Diciember 13 2015 1:00PM Misa—Matilde de Garcia,† Descanse en Paz- † Salud- Intension Especial- IECumpleaños- Maria Acosta Rodolfo Arango Martha Avilez Familia Bonilla Liliana Brignioni Carmen Loera Camacho Zonny de la Paz Gabino De Leon Guadalupe Diaz Evelyn Dunn Saba Duque Sara Escobedo Marcela Galvan Luis García Teresita Garcia Tomas Garcia Maria Lidia Gutiérrez Cristina E.Fernández Dulce Maria Hernandez Cecilia Rodriguez Jovanny O. Sanchez Teodoro Armando Torres Y todas las personas apuntadas en nuestro libro de intenciones. Los Sacramentos Requisitos Para Bautizar • • • • • Tiene que estar re istrado ser miembro activo de la parroquia Presentar el certificado de nacimiento del niño/a. Los Padrinos deben ser Católicos practicantes y estar casados por la Iglesia (presentar acta de matrimonio) Si los padrinos no son miembros de nuestra iglesia tendrán que presentar carta de la iglesia a la que asisten Los Padres deberán de asistir a las clases de preparación pre-bautismal. Requisitos Para Casarse Se requieren los siguientes documentos: • Certificado de Bautismo, Primera Comunión, y Confirmación con fecha de expedición actualizada • Licencia de Matrimonio, o si a sido casado por el civil, necesitamos el Certificado de Matrimonio. Haga una cita previa con el sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de fijar la fecha del matrimonio. Tendrán que participar en clases, charlas o seminarios. Requisitos Para XV • • • • Tienen que estar re istrados ser miembros activos antes de apartar la fecha. Hecho su Primera Comunión Registrarse al curso de Educación religiosa de jovenes. Hacer 20 horas de servicio comunitario. Misas se celebran los sábados a la 1 de la tarde. 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