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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We at St. Matthew Catholic Church are a community of faith and love dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ.

We are committed to spiritual growth through active worship, education and ministry.

We provide an environment to support a Christ-centered way of life.

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

See Page 3 for Weekday Mass Schedule

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COMMUNION RITE

The Lord’s Prayer (Cont.):

“Who art in heaven” does not mean “who is somewhere else”; rather, it is an

invitation to a way of being: a way of being defined by the Father’s word and

action in His only Son. We are called to follow the example of Christ “… who

emptied himself, taking the form of a slave [and who] … humbled himself and

became obedient to the point of death - even death on a cross” (Phil 2:7, 8).

Hence, our way of being is a pouring out for one another; a living oblation.

Furthermore, heaven is not a place per se, it is a state of being; i.e., an

acknowledgement of the Father’s divine majesty and sovereignty over all

creation and its history. “His is a way of being before the beginning of

creation, and it will be His way of being after the end of time” (Driscoll). Heaven

is our future where we are destined to share in God’s way of being forever.

This future is made present now, especially as we partake in communion,

where by heaven is placed within us by the Father who hands His only Son,

body and blood, into our hands (bodies). In Christ heaven and earth are joined

together forever.

ADMINISTRATOR OF MATER DEI

Due to being named Administrator of Mater Dei, the following temporary Daily

Mass Schedule will be adopted so that I may be accessible to both communi-

ties:

Mass will be celebrated at Mater Dei on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at

8 AM (Holy Name Site), all are welcome to attend.

We will have Mass here on Mondays (5:30 PM), Tuesdays and Thursdays at

8:05 AM. We will continue to have First Fridays here with Adoration and

Benediction.

Confessions will continue to be held here on Wednesdays from 6 - 6:30 PM.

Please note the change in time.

I ask for your cooperation and support during the upcoming weeks. Moreover,

I ask for your prayers for the community of Mater Dei and all those who are

involved. May God grant them peace and healing.

MY HOUSE WORKSHOP FOR MEN

A Catholic/Christian, 3-day confidential workshop for men seeking freedom

from pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors will be held

on October 14 - 16 at Savior Pastoral Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Experts

Dr. Todd Bowman, Fr. Sean Kilcawley and others are featured to lead the inten-

sive workshop.

Register to attend at http://www.centerforhealingkc.com or call 816-786-6063.

CDC, state & county guidelines for Covid-19 will be followed to help ensure

everyone�s safety.

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Parish Office Hours:

The Parish Office is open to the

public, Monday through Thursday,

8 a.m.—3 p.m. The office is CLOSED

on Friday.

Bulletin Deadline:

Monday noon, in writing.

Who is a parishioner?

One who is registered and regularly

participates in the liturgical life of the

parish and demonstrates support of

the parish mission by completing and

fulfilling an annual commitment of

time, treasure and talent.

To register in the Parish:

We welcome anyone interested in

being an active member of our parish.

Please call the Parish Office (232-

5012) and we will mail registration

materials.

Baptisms:

First time parents (or those who have

not attended a class within the last

three years) must meet with Fr. John

prior to the scheduling of the baptism

for your child(ren). Please call the

Parish Office for information.

Baptisms are celebrated monthly.

Marriages:

Couples are required to contact

Fr. John at least 6 months prior to the

anticipated wedding date and

BEFORE making any other arrange-

ments or reserving a reception hall.

Anointing of the Sick:

If you would like to receive the

Sacrament of the Sick, please see

Fr. John after Mass. The sacrament is

available to all those who are ailing

physically, mentally or spiritually.

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MESSAGE FROM FR. JOHN

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Sunday, 10/10

8:00am Mass/Church

10:30am Mass/Church

6:00pm 8th Grade Confirmation Class/Church

Monday, 10/11

5:30pm Mass/Church

Tuesday, 10/12

8:05am Mass/Church

6:30pm Cub Scouts/Parish Hall East

Wednesday, 10/13

6:00 - 6:30pm Confessions/Weekday Chapel

6:30pm School of Religion Classes/School

Thursday, 10/14

8:05am Mass/Church

Friday, 10/15

6:30pm AlAnon/St. Luke Rm

Saturday, 10/16

1:30pm Wedding/Church

4:00pm Confessions/Weekday Chapel

5:00pm Mass/Church

Sunday, 10/17

8:00am Mass/Church

10:30am Mass/Church

3:00pm Knights of Columbus Exemplification/

Church

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10, 2021

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/

Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/

Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13]/

Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7]/

Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [cf. 7]/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8]/

Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/

Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

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St. Matthew Parish: “The Refrigerator Page”

This page is provided for you to add to your family’s information center, the “fridge!”

MASS INTENTIONS

October 11 - October 17

Monday…………………………….…..Weekday in Ordinary Time

5:30 p.m. - † George Schwerdt

Tuesday………………..……...............Weekday in Ordinary Time

8:05 a.m. - † Lawrence James Linto

Wednesday…………………….………Weekday in Ordinary Time

No Mass

Thursday……...……….………..…….Weekday in Ordinary Time

8:05 a.m. - † David Droegemueller

Friday……………….......................................St. Teresa of Jesus

No Mass

Saturday ….……Vigil, Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 p.m. - † Gary Lister

Sunday…...……....……Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. - All St. Matthew Parishioners

10:30 a.m. - † John & † Ed Burgardt

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FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES��

Bob Hoppas

Jerry Banister

Bill Dinkel

Angela (Carson) Allen

Pat Spinelli

Kay Becker

Janel Meier Ketter

Barb & Tony Meier

Ellen Ward

Betty R.

Nancy Lacore

Terri Foland

Regis Campbell, III

Janet Shupe

Alberta Gutierrez

Ralph & Celia Rivera

George Forst

Jan Forst

Bob Broxterman

Karl Alber

Tracy Costales

Sharon Hess

Anna Davenport

Chloe Gruber

Brooklyn Morrison

Victor Alber

Jerry Armstrong

Wilma Payne

Ruby Glotzbach

Tina Guerrero

Toni Brown

Diane (Weigel)

Reynolds

Melanie Stadler

Margaret Dolan

Katie (Paulussen)

Fritton

Dean McAmis

Don Swietek

Barb Decker

Kenneth Lambotte

Melvin & Barbara

Ketter

Virginia Zink

Lucille Kaiser

Ray Jenisch

Marilyn Becker

Ray May

Rachel Root

Karla Rodehorst

Kathy Reynoso

Justin Tostado

Lynn

Regis & Sandra

Campbell

Fr. Aaron Peters

Steve Avila

David Finnegan

Marilynn Harre

Mike Grabauskas

Logan Golder

Jacob Weigel

Eric Dimmer

Jackson Randles

Christian

Radabaugh

Grant

Latendresse

Javier Rodriguez

Ashley Moulden

Brayden

McConnell

Michael Duncan

Rebecca Allen

Eli Latendresse

Tristan Butler

Michael

Latendresse

Jack

Latendresse

Jacob Daniels

Mitchell Ridder

Nathan Pawley

Rod Andaya

Aaron Oliver

Matthew Dailey

Trevor Carson

Benjamin Spain

Richard Lomboy

Shea Brinker

David

Luke Wareham

Nathan Pollack

Dylan Treadwell

Austin Brinker

Tashina Miller

Nick Newsom

Josh Hahn

Ulric

Baumgardner

Billy Fehrenbach

Marvin

Fehrenbach

Craig Loughlin

Nick Gawdun

Alan Bennett

Angelo Cruz

Abby Hays

Alvin Pierce

Roberto Caceres

Melissa-Jo

Rivera

Mike Perry

Chad May

Barry Price

Dalan Pittz

Anthony

Stallbaumer

Paul Alber

Nathan Hunt

Bryan Smith

Glenn Ortiz

Michael Tibbits

Danielle Burke

Jesse Adams

Greg Cochran

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AROUND ST. MATTHEW

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Presumption can be a great sin. We can easily

convince ourselves that as long as we do the bare

minimum or master the basics, it is sufficient. Love

doesn’t operate this way. If we are truly in love with

God, then the basics are not going to be enough.

That love is going to want to get expressed in going

above and beyond, in leaving the comfortable and

familiar, in stretching and growing and in following a

voice other than our own. This is what those who are

truly in pursuit of wisdom come to realize. Just like

any human relationship worth achieving reveals,

we never reach a plateau in following the Gospel

or growing in wisdom and holiness. Wisdom is the

rudder that guides us through all of life’s attractions

and options. It alone determines what is worth

pursuing and what must be left behind. That is why

those who are only concerned about checking the

boxes and doing the least amount possible often

walk away sad when offered God’s gift of life eternal.

They are not truly in love.

INVITING ALL LECTORS/PROCLAIMERS OF THE

WORD TO A TRAINING SESSION. This includes

those who have served in the past and those who

would like to serve now and into the future. The

training sessions will be held Thursday, October 21,

7 p.m. and/or Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. in the

church. Please choose one and mark your calen-

dars. We hope to see you there!

THE ART & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE is looking

for volunteers who are familiar with heavy equipment

to operate the lift used to place the Christmas and

Easter decorations above the Altar. This would be

an hour or two of your time 4 times a year. If you

have experience and would be willing to help please

contact Noelle St. Clair, noellestclair@cox.net,

785-267-5732.

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NOVEMBER IS TRADITIONALLY THE MONTH WE,

AS A CHURCH, REMEMBER IN A SPECIAL WAY

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED and are now at rest in the

hand of God. You are invited to join us as we pray for

our deceased family and friends.

�� The Book of Remembrance will be on display

beginning this weekend and you are invited to

enter the names of any loved ones who have

passed away.

�� Pictures of your deceased loved ones may be

displayed if you choose. You may bring the

pictures (5 x 7 or smaller) to the Parish Office or

leave in the basket in the foyer of church and they

will be displayed beginning November 2.

A REMINDER THAT OUR PARISH SPONSORS A

WEEKLY FOOD GIVE AWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY

FROM OUR CHURCH DAYS. On average 50 sacks are

distributed to our neighbors in need. In addition, we

stock the Blessing Box that is located on the south

side of the parish property (28th Street). The Blessing

Box was added to help those who may not be able to

come to the Wednesday morning distribution. On the

third weekend of each month you are invited to bring

non-perishable food items to help stock our pantry.

As you do your shopping for your family, please

consider picking up an item or two to donate. Food

items most needed are peanut butter, jelly, canned

spaghetti sauce (no glass jars), tuna, canned fruit

and pasta. We also need donations of hygiene items.

Suggested products include bar soap, toothpaste,

tooth brushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc. Thank you

for your support of this important ministry and for

your generosity to our neighbors in need.

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EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN

YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

If Heaven were like Harvard

There’s no getting around it: life on earth can seem

easier if you’re rich. Most of the bodily and material

needs a person could have are fulfilled if you’ve got a

little bit of money behind you. So why doesn’t this same

theory apply to entering the kingdom of Heaven?

Why isn’t Heaven like an Ivy League school, where a

connection and a hasty tuition check might open a lot

of doors?

When you think about it, the virtues required to enter

Heaven — things like charity and justice and courage —

should be even closer within the grasp of those who

never had to worry about where their food is coming

from. In theory, your capacity for good works should

only increase with the resources at your disposal.

The same is true for stewardship potential. Let’s say

I’ve got a lot of talent. Maybe I’ve got a lot of free time.

On paper, it should be easier for me to give freely of

these gifts, because I have the luxury that eluded the

widow and her two coins: I can see my ample gift being

put into action, when so many can only offer what they

have and remind themselves that God sees it and

appreciates it.

But here we get into the mess of humanity: if we have a

lot of something, it means we have a lot of something

we could use any way we want. And then we hear the

whisper of the serpent: Think of what this (money, time,

talent) could do for you.

May we pray for God to give us the heart of the widow,

no matter our resources.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER

OUR STUDENTS STARTED PRACTICING THEIR LETTER

WRITING THIS WEEK! We use a variety of materials to create

and recreate the letters. On Thursday, we used a sand tray to

practice the letter "L.” Using the handle of a paintbrush

students were able to make a "long line down and a short line

over" to write the letter, and then they could erase the letter

with the bristle side of the brush and try again!

ST. MATTHEW ELC IS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME LEAD

TEACHER FOR OUR PRESCHOOL CLASS. Please call or

email Melissa for details, 785-233-1220,

elc@saintmatthews.org. !

TO SCHEDULE A TOUR OF THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

or for enrollment information, please contact Melissa Mein-

hardt, Director, 785-233-1220, elc@saintmatthews.org.

"Growing in faith, love, and knowledge."

STEWARDSHIP

MORE PARISH NEWS

ARE YOU REGISTERED? If you are new to St. Matthew

and have not registered, please consider doing so.

Registering is important so we know who is in our

parish community and how best to serve you. You

may pick up registration materials at the Parish Office

during regular hours. Or, call the Parish Office

(785-232-5012) and we can mail the forms to you. We

look forward to getting to know you!

HAS SOMETHING CHANGED? Have you moved or

changed your phone number or email address? Have

you discontinued your land line? The new St. Matthew

pictorial directory will go to press very soon. Please

notify us of any changes as soon as possible so your

listing will be correct in the new directory. Send

changes to mleiker@saintmatthews.org or call the

Parish Office.

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FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION NEWS

This year marks St. Matthew’s 64th annual “Fall Festival Celebration,” but once again

because of the Covid-19 pandemic (with the spread of the Delta variant), this year’s

celebration will still be quite different than usual. Please mark SUNDAY,

OCTOBER 24TH on your calendar. We will once again be having a raffle, with cash

prizes, gift cards, and a beautiful hand-made quilt. And, we’ll also be serving our

wonderful Turkey Dinner (pre-order and take out ONLY). We know that people near

and far look forward to our turkey dinner and we hope not to disappoint those who

have been waiting all year.

We encourage you to help spread the word by inviting your

friends, relatives, co-workers, and all those you know to

participate in this fall tradition by purchasing raffle tickets

and ordering turkey dinners. We are also accepting

donations to help defray the cost of the dinner. If you

would like to donate, put your donation in an envelope

labeled ”TURKEYS” and drop it in the collection basket.

Last year’s celebration, even though it was very different

from past years, was still a success. We’re hoping that as a

parish we will all get behind and support this year’s

abbreviated celebration as well.

Please read through the newsletter that was mailed to your home recently for all the

important information and the form needed to order your dinner(s). If you have any

questions, please contact this year’s Fall Festival Celebration Co-chairpersons:

Emily Vanderslice (785-554-8146) and Kieth Bodine (785-266-4192).

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CALLING ALL CATHOLIC GENTLEMEN

The Knights of Columbus is an international order of

Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect

our families, serve others and defend values in a busy

changing world. Our St. Matthew Council #13012 will be

holding a membership drive at all Masses the weekend

of October 9/10. When you become a member of our

Council, you will find that the Knights of Columbus

brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. If you

would like to join today simply go to KofC.org/joinus

and enter council #13012 for more information.

OCTOBER MILESTONES

Birthdays: Brian Privott (50)

Wedding Anniversaries: Kurtis & Carla Walter (20)

Terry & Arleen Randles (50)

Kieth & Beverly Bodine (60)

Bob & Sharon Hess (64)

Years of Service: Larry Brinker (10)

Regis Sunneberg (67)

FUTURE EVENTS

�� October 17, 3 p.m. – Council Exemplification of new

members and those who have not yet attained

3rd degree

�� October 28, 7 p.m. – Officers Planning Meeting in

East Parish Hall, all members are welcome

�� November 4, 7 p.m. – Council meeting in East Parish

Hall, rosary at 6:30 p.m.

�� November 20, 5 p.m. – Memorial Mass; 6 p.m. –

Annual Awards Night and Council’s

20th Anniversary Celebration

Should any Council member, or a member of his

immediate family, become seriously ill or pass away,

please contact David or Lyle. Please keep Lyle advised

of any address, phone or email changes.

COUNCIL CONTACTS

Grand Knight: David Rose

785-633-1357

gk@topekakofc.org

Financial Secretary: Lyle Staley

785-213-1741

fs@topekakofc.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

HAYDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

GIVE THE GIFT OF A CATHOLIC EDUCATION! Hayden

is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school

year. Families that fill out an application for an

incoming Freshman by Thanksgiving, will receive the

Early Bird, $200 tuition reduction! What do you have

to lose? Contact us at

haydencatholic@haydendcatholic.net if you would like

to explore a faith based education.

HAYDEN IS SCHEDULING TOURS for families that

have an interest in pursuing a Faith Filled High School

Education. Families will be partnered with a Hayden

Student Ambassador. The tour takes approximately

45 minutes with a 15-minute question and answer

session. Send an email to Info@haydencatholic.net

to schedule your visit.

HAYDEN CHEER AND WILDCAT DANCE TEAM

CLINIC, October 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. All students K-6th

are invited to participate! Participants will learn a set

of cheers and a dance to perform during halftime of

the last home football game and will receive a t-shirt to

wear for the performance. A light snack will be provid-

ed during the clinic. This is a combined fundraiser for

the Hayden Cheer and Wildcat Dance Teams. Thank

you for your support of our programs! The fee for the

clinic is $35 and checks can be made to Hayden High

School. There will also be an opportunity to purchase

an optional bow to wear the night of the performance

for a separate $5 charge. Payment must be remitted at

time of clinic. For questions, please email

dennisd@haydencatholic.net or

hegemannm@haydencatholic.net.

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