SAINTS PETER AND PAULSUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014

Among the twelve Apostles, Peter became spokesman, as when he boldly declared: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Mt 16:16). In the lists of the Apostles he is always given precedence, and at Pentecost he delivers the first fiery sermon ofthe infant Church. Although not one of the twelve, Paul is also called an Apostle. By his own admission he was the Apostle “born abnormally” (1 Cor 15:8), having encountered the resurrected Jesus as he rode to persecute the Christians of Damascus. Paul’s mission field was the vast Gentile territory in the eastern Mediterranean. Both men were martyred in Rome around the year 64.

celebration of their martyrdom goes back to the Depositio Martyrum. // Peter and Paul are the two pillars of the Church whom ancient liturgy and iconography never separate. The confession of faith is the particular trait which earns Simon the surname Peter and the mission to guide and to strengthen his brothers and sisters and thus to build the Church. It seems strange that God entrusted such a demanding task to this rough, unpolished man,who had no exceptional gifts, who was at times so weak. How much wiser it would have seemed to assign the ministry to Paul! Although a latecomer to Christianity, he appears to have been so much better preparedby birth and by his brilliant formation at the hands of well-known teachers. Always alert, animated by an extraordinary energy and an exclusive passion for the One whom he had at first persecuted in this Church, he becomes the instrument chosen to reveal the gospel of salvation to the Gentiles. Paul, whom no trial could separate from the love of Christ, will never deny him. // Each of them has a place in the development of the faith: Peter, the guide, through his role of direction and confirmation; Paul, the sower, through his energy and gift for adaptation. Their meetings at Jerusalem and at Antioch show their common inspiration as well as theirconfrontations. It is at Rome, where they both receive the crown of martyrdom, that they are ultimately united in that charity which they always sought to promote. The dialogue between institution (Peter) and charism (Paul) is not always peaceful, but it alone moves history forward. For the Church of Peter and Paul to escape sclerosis, it must join movement to direction, the overall good of the institution to the particular challenge of charism.

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) 54-2317

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 (610-866-0581x19)VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (1-800-791-9209)

WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AMMON – Living and Deceased ParishionersTUE – Scott Bedford by M/M Jay RinaldoWED – William and Mary Barton by Jerry and AlTHU – Mike Homa by Gary and Gail BedfordFRI – Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Memorial SocietySAT – 4:00 PM – Josephine and Felix Costic by FamilySUN – 8:30 AM – Thomas and Marguerite Murphy by Family 10:30 AM – Travis Newton by Mom and Dad********************************************************************************************************************************************

REQUIESCAT IN PACE: May the angels lead into paradise R. MICHAEL HOMA, a member of Our Parish Family, who died Saturday, July 21, and was buried from our Church on Wednesday, July 25. May Mary, Mother of Mercy, obtain comfort from Jesus, her risen son, for Michael’s wife, daughter and friends. ********************************************************************************************************************************************

III BANNS OF MARRIAGE: Nicholas Melusky (St. Matthew the Evangelist Church) and Samantha McBreen (St. Patrick Church).********************************************************************************************************************************************

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: These are the ones who, living in the flesh,/ planted the Church with their blood;/ they drank the chalice of the Lord/ and became the friends of God. SUNDAY, JUNE 29 – THE SOLEMNITY OF THE FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. Bring your children to Confession during the summer months.SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: May Christ, Our Savior, bestow His love on KOLE DANIEL DONMOYER, son of Cody and Jacquelyn, who will be Baptized in our Church after today’s 10:30 AM Mass. God Bless Kole Daniel and his Family! 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. Our thanks to TONI AND BOB PLESNARSKI for hosting the FPC for Vocations this week. Sign up in Church Vestibule. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: In today’s Gospel, we are posed with the question by Jesus, “who do you say I am?” Our families are our first ‘rock’ where we learn who we are because we proclaim who Jesus is for us – the Christ, the Son of the living God. PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: “The fetus, though enclosed in the womb of its mother, is already a human being… If it seems more horrible to kill a man in hisown house than in a field, because a man’s house is his place of most secure refuge, it ought surely to be deemed more atrocious to destroy a fetus in the womb before it has come to light.” -  John Calvin”. STEWARDSHIP: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”  2 Timothy 4:7. Stewardship is not an easy life style. No one promised that it would be. It is counter-cultural to most things in the world today. However, putting God first in all things, living a life of gratitude and being generous with our time, talent and treasure brings tremendous joy to those whoare disciplined. Fight the good fight and keep the faith!  LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $2,977; Capital Improvement: $409; Expenses: $5,437.96. Thank you for your generosity! FRATERNAL CHARITY: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY– Your donation of CANNED VEGETABLES will allow the SVDP Society to help the needy. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table. Call Edward Butler at 570-544-2739 to volunteer.VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO William and Mary Barton by Jerry andAl. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: IMO Helen and Leo Maletz (Wedding Annv) by Son, Father Leo; IMO Frank S. Brozana by Wife, Josephine and Daughter, Joanne and Donald Doyne; For the Health of George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family; Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober. ST. JOSEPH: Special Intention. REREDOS NICHE: IMO Rev. Joseph F. Reilly by Parents. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) for Vigils.

MONDAY, JUNE 30 – THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS: 5:00 PM, Our Lady’s Chapel of St. Patrick Church, Pottsville. Veneration of a First-Class

On this day the Church of Rome celebrates its apostolic foundation. The earliest liturgical texts maintain the unity of this solemnity. The presence of separate basilicas dedicated to the cult of Peter and Paul eventually gave rise to two successive days of celebration. The original unity of this solemnity has been restored in the revision of the Roman calendar. The fixing of this date for the

reach our goal. If you have not made your pledge of support, you may drop off your pledge form in the collection basket or return it to the Rectory. Extra pledge forms are available at the back of Church. Please call the Rectory or visit www.adbaa. org with any questions. Thank you for your support!

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As of today, our parishioners have raised $13,004 from 111 parishioners representing 69% of our parish goal of $18,950.55 and 18.41% of our total number of registered families. We need the support of all our parish families to

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Relic of Saint Pauline Visintainer to follow. Call 570-622-1802 for information.

TUESDAY, JULY 1 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 2014-2015 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW DUE. EARLY REGISTARTION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30. Additional Registration Forms can be found in the Church Vestibule.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass.Ask St. Peregrine to help cancer patients and their caregivers.

THURSDAY, JULY 3 – “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: None this week.

SUMMER FESTIVAL FOOD PREPARATION: Todayand tomorrow, 9:00 AM, Parish Center. Make

pierogi.PLEASE LEND US A HAND! ALL ARE WELCOME!

FRIDAY, JULY 4 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM. Bring your children to Confession during the summer months.EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR: Immediately following today’s 8:00 AM Mass, there will be Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction. Come and pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life from our Parish and DioceseINDEPENDENCE DAY: Thank God for all the wonderful freedoms we enjoy in our great country by attending today’s 8:00 AM Mass. God Bless America, the land that we love! PASTORAL NOTE: The Rectory Office will be closed today due to the National Holiday.

SATURDAY, JULY 5 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM. Bring your children to Confession during the summer months.

ST. NICHOLAS 79TH ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC: Today and tomorrow, Picnic Grove, Rte. 901, Primrose. Homemade ethnic foods, live entertainment, refreshments, theme baskets, bingo, and much more! Free admission and free parking. Call 570-544-4581.

SUNDAY, JULY 6 – THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. Bring your children to Confession during the summer months.THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): EILEEN MOTUK (4:00 PM) will host the FPC this week. Call570-399-5056 or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We need host families for July and August.

SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) UTILITIES: Your donation will help pay for light, water, sewer, heating tapes, and the maintenance of all parish heating units, air conditioning, etc.. (2) Please catch up with any Church envelopes you have missed. Your Church needs your consistent support! *******************************************************************************************************************************************************************

MINISTERS AT MASS FOR THE 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OFF. PROCESSION LECTORS EUCH. MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERSSAT 4:00 PM Costic Family Rosalie Novack Dave Fogarty Alexandra Eades

Theresa Kroznuski Fletcher EadesTeresa Miller

SUN 8:30 AM Consugar Family Nick Quinn Frank Melenchick Olivia Osborne Michael Perzel

10:30 AM Newton Family Marge Walasavage Sister Margaret Bella Kuehn Gabriel Kuehn

*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!JULY 9 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Anthony Ricapito Annex. Call Edward Butler (570-544-2739).JULY 10 – MONTHLY ROSARY: 6:15 PM in our Church. Come and pray the Patriotic Rosary with us.JULY 12 – NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-AND-DRINK BEEF-N-BREW: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Catholic WarVeterans, Pottsville. $25 per person. DJ will be spinning tunes. Benefits Nativity Green Wave Football. Call Rick (570-874-3002).

JULY 14 – 17 – NATIVITY LITTLE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Camp is for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. Cost $35 includes individual instruction, team concepts, competitions. Instruction by Nativity coaching staff, former and current players. Call 570-622-8110.JULY 14 – 17 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, grades K to 4, Good Shepherd Building. “Sontreasure Island”, where kidsdiscover God’s love. Call Sr. Mary Jane Dunleavy at 570-544-2464 to register or place your registration form in the collection. JULY 18, 19 – ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST MID-SUMMER FESTIVAL: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM each evening on the parish grounds at 9th Street andSchuylkill Avenue, Pottsville. Great food, games of chance, children games, Pot Luck Stand, Theme Baskets and much more. Entertainment both nights. Shaded seating under the tent. Call 570-622-5470 for information and directions.JULY 19 – 20 – COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter 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 in the Second Collection. Visit www.usccb.org/ national collections.JULY 21 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP: Pay $23; Rebate $30. Bus leaves R&J 7:45 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 8:15 AM. Bus departs casino 4:00 PM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413) for information.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. DAY III: Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of our Lady, Grandparents of our Lord. We will have a special Healing Mass within which the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. 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. Children who 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. AUGUST 1 – 3 – ST. JOSEPH PARISH FESTIVAL: 12:00 Noon to 9:30 PM, each day, St. Ann’s Picnic Grove, Frackville. Enjoy homemade ethnic foods including: pierogies, bleenies, haluski, golabki (pigeons), kielbassi (w/sauerkraut), barbeque, bean soup, hamburgers, drinks, baked goods and more! Polka Mass at 11:15 AM, August 3. Live music daily!, indoor yard sale and raffle drawings. Call 570-874-0610.AUGUST 17 – SMTE ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM, South Cass Fire Co. Picnic Grounds Grounds (570-544-2211).AUGUST 20 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ MT. AIRY CASINO BUS TRIP: Pay $25; Rebate $25, free buffet. Bus leaves R&J 7:45 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 8:15 AM. Bus departs casino 4:00 PM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413) for information.SEPTEMBER 8 – 11– ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA BUS TRIP:$539 per person (double occupancy)includes: 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 full course dinners, guided tour of Cape Hatteras, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Graveyard of the Atlantic, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Elizabethan Gardens, Bodie Island Lighthouse, souvenir gift, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities, Motorcoach transportation. Your payment is your reservation. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413).SEPTEMBER 20 – FIFTH ANNUAL NUN RUN/FUN WALK: 10:00 AM start, Sacred Heart Villa, Reading. Visit www.mscreading.org or call 610-929-2802 to sponsor and to register. Benefits the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. SEPTEMBER 24 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ HOLLYWOOD CASINO BUS TRIP: Pay $25; Rebate $30. Bus leaves R&J 7:45 AM; Quandel’s in Minersville 8:15 AM. Bus departs casino 4:00 PM. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413) for information.*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************ANNOUNCED MASSES: The following Mass Intentions were said by: REV. LEO MALETZ and REV. DAVID KOZAK: IMO Stella Logan requested by Patsy and Viola DiRenzo, Alfred and Joan Albertini; IMO John Weachock requested by Joe and Barb Stabinsky, Joe and Carol Duchensky; IMO Ann Rodgers requested by Rugienius Family, M/M Joseph Walacavage; IMO Frank Ruscavage requested by M/MRobert Yarashus, Margaret Aransky and Son ; IMO Bernard J. Lescavage requested by Atty. and Mrs John Bufalino, Judy and Mike Brennan. REQUIESCANT IN PACE!FYI: Bishop Barres’ secretary called the Parish Office on Friday to inform us that Bishop Barres is unable to attend our picnic this year (he willbe out of town). She expressed the Bishop's regrets because he DOES ENJOY coming to our picnic!CONGRATULATIONS: We are proud of our parishioners who played on Minersville High School’s Class A State Championship softball team:RILEY GERENDA, MADDYSON MELOCHICK, REIGHLY MELOCHICK, ALI POLINSKY, MEG SCHWALM and RACHELSTERNER. JOB WELL DONE!

SUMMER FESTIVAL FOOD PREPARATION: PARISH CENTER: JULY 13 (1:00 PM), JULY 14 (9:00 AM ): Make halushki noodles. JULY 20 (1:00 PM), JULY 21 (9:00 AM), JULY 22 (9:00AM): Make hamburgers, sausage, peppers, and onions for pierogi. PLEASE LEND US A HAND! WE REALLY COULD USE YOUR HELP!

SUMMER FESTIVAL FOOD PREPARATION: Today and tomorrow, 9:00 AM, Parish Center.Make pierogi. PLEASE LEND US A HAND! ALL ARE WELCOME!

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: May Jesus, who blessed the Wedding Feast at Cana with the performance of His first Public Miracle, abundantly bless SAMANTHA MCBREEN (St. Patrick Church, Pottsville) and NICHOLASMELUSKY (St. Matthew the Evangelist Church), who will be married here at 1:00 PM today! GOD’S BLESSINGS!