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St. Matthew Catholic Church

10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230-2499

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (All Offices) (210) 478-5000

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL (210) 478-5099

NET ADDRESS: http://www.stmatts.org

“The mission of St. Matthew Catholic Church is to be a welcoming community that encounters Christ through prayer, sacraments, and charitable service.”

St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78230-2499 210 478-5000

NET ADDRESS: www.stmatts.org

PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT 857-8025 Danny Padron dpadron312@aol.com FINANCE COUNCIL 478-5000 Art Machado BUILDING COMMITTEE 492-2401 Bob Mason SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT Phillip Reede 478-5099 SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 478-5099 Alvin Caro SCHOOL PTC Christiane Garcia, President 316-4356 cdperkins716@yahoo.com ALTAR SERVERS Richard and Carrie Fuhrmann 492-2064 CATECHESIS-EDUCATION 478-5000 Sister Therese Gleitz (Children) 478-5010 Mari Vallone ( Liturgy w/Children) 478-5019 Natalia Ramirez (High School Coordinator) 478-5011 Michelle Weekley (Assistant High School Coordinator) Gail Dereszewski, (Adult Education/RCIA Director) 478-5004 Beth Duarte (Adult Education Ministries/ACTS) 478-5006 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 478-5060 (Annulments and Convalidations) COUNSELORS 478-5000 Maria Leavy Hoelscher, Ph.D., LMFT 478-5005 Judith Poston, LCSW,CGP 478-5016 Mari Gonzalez, M.Ed., LPC 478-5018 COMMENTATORS/LECTORS 857-8025 Danny Padron EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 342-0351 Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 478-5013 HOSPITALITY 641-7670 Richard Loza MUSIC COORDINATOR 478-5000 Sister Therese Gleitz 478-5010

OFFICE HOURS PHONE PARISH ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 9am-12N 478-5000 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm 478-5099 SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm 478-5024 SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL Tues-Sat 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) 478-5020

PASTOR 478-5000 Rev. Dennis D. Aréchiga PRIESTS 478-5000 Rev. Jake Empereur, SJ Rev. Abel Ruiz Msgr. Juan Alfaro (Living in Residence) DEACONS Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 342-0351 Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 Deacon Tom Fox 521-3377 Deacon Alonzo Guzman, Jr. 538-8526 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 525-8245 Deacon Rafael Lara 601-0800 Deacon Gabriel Mendiola 478-5000 Deacon Michael Nealis 478-5000 Deacon John Ochiagha 478-5000 Deacon Oscar Vela, Jr. 413-1463 RETIRED DEACONS Deas Ernesto Garza, Keith Werner, Roberto Rios, Tom Houle ADMINISTRATION STAFF 478-5000 Paul Canales (Business Manager) 478-5007 Bernard Zarazua (Facilities Manager) 478-5001 Kay Moczygemba (Pastor/Priests/Parish Secretary) 478-5003 Ginger Wurz (Catechesis Secretary) 478-5008 Ursula Flowe (Bookkeeper) 478-5014 Georgia Wall (Senior Center Manager) 478-5017 Bruce Orey (Consolation Ministry) 478-5036 Chris Juarez, (Parish Athletic Director) 478-5027 Bill Cancel (Refugee Ministry) 478-5029 Nanette Dion (Director of Advancement) 478-5015

WORSHIP SERVICE WEEKEND MASS Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11 am, 11:15 am McDonald Family Center Gym Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist, 12:45 pm (All Spanish Mass ) and 6:00 pm DAILY MASS Church Mon.—Fri. 6:00, 8:15 am , 12:05 & 6:00 pm; Sat., 8:15 am Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration Always Open Penance Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 5:30 pm Church (Or you may make an appointment with one of the parish priests) Anointing of the Sick SECOND Sunday 2:00 pm and Also on First Friday following 12:05 pm Prayer Groups English Thursday 7:00 pm Espanol Monday 8:00 pm Novena to Miraculous Medal Tuesday 7:30 pm

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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Blessed Sacrament & Altar Society 1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m. ACTS Core Group 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Athletic Association 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m. Burmese Liturgy of the Word Sundays (MCDFCenter) 9:15 a.m. Cancer Support Group 4th Monday 7:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Children’s Mass Sundays(MCDFCenter Gym)11:15 a.m.

Choirs - ACTS Sundays 7:30 a.m. Adults Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Bilingual Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Children’s Saturdays 4:30 p.m. Family Folk Sundays 5:00 p.m. Youth Sundays 10:00 a.m. Christian Meditations Wednesdays7-8p.m. 445-1107 Confraternity of Our Lady of Guadalupe 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. Finance Council 3rdWednesday 7:00 p.m. Faith Based Mental Health Support 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree 1st Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Monday 7:00 p.m. Thursday 6:30 p.m.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Men’s Club – Holy Name Society 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. Novena of the Miraculous Medal Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Perpetual Adoration Mike Robles 579-0716 Prayer Group (English) Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Refugee Ministry 4th Thursday 478-5029 Respect Life Ministry Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 School Council 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. SCOTS(Dolores Mc Atee) Twice Monthly 340-5449 Scouts (Boys) Stephen Tipps 694-0152 Scouts – Cubs Charles Butcher 437-3057 Scouts – Venturing Larry Grona 696-2889 Scouts -Girl Sharon Beiter 275-6461 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon Spanish Prayer Group Mondays 8:00-9:00 p.m. St. Matthew’s Mission Group 2nd Tuesday 7PM 344-7310 St. Matthew’s Singles (40+) Thursdays MFC RM 106 7:00 p.m. Transportation Ministry 2-3 Days’ Notice 478-5000 Widow/Widower 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. YC 3 (Young Adults 25-40) Beth Duarte 478-5006

QUICK MESSAGE-INFORMATION dial 478-5098 please press Emergency Line for Sickness/Sickness ONLY 1 Mass and Confession Schedule 4 Infant Baptism 5 Marriage (Contact Church 6 Months prior to Wedding Date) 6 CYO Athletic 478-5027 Senior Nutrition Center 478-5017 RCIA/Adult Confirmation 478-5004

PASTOR’S MESSAGE “Come, and you will see.” John 1:38 All of the passages that describe the calling of the first apostles intrigue us with their simplicity and direct-ness. Whether it is Jesus calling fishermen to leave their nets behind to follow him or today’s Gospel from John 1:35-42 where Andrew and another of John the Baptist’s disciples followed Jesus as they heard John say of him, “Behold, the Lamb of God”, we are struck by a lack of details in these seminal first dialogues that forever changed the lives of the first followers. You would think if you were going to give up your current profession and leave all behind, including family, to follow a stranger, you would require a longer interview period or vetting process! “Come, and you will see” mark Jesus’ invitation to Andrew. Discipleship is not something learned in text-books but something that rubs off from another’s shoulders. I’m weary of those learn-a-language quick apps or DVD’s that promise you’ll be fluent in Italian in just three weeks! What malarkey! Everyone knows learning a new language takes years and is best done by immersion in the country where the new lan-guage is spoken. The same holds true in learning the language of discipleship; one learns it by living side by side with the honest, selfless and faith-filled-followers who have for years been walking down disciple-ship’s beaten path. Our Archdiocese’s need for priests is as critical as ever. The new administration’s restriction of even legal immigration, including religious worker visas, is evidenced in stays that were once granted for five years, now only to be granted for one or two years. If all of the priests who serve in our Archdiocese from foreign countries such as from India, Africa and Latin America would lose their religious worker renewals, we would see parishes without priests become an immediate reality! This helps highlight the fact that vocations that (Continue next page, please)

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Parents and Godparents/Sponsors are required to attend all of the monthly classes chosen before or after the baby is born St. Matthew Parishioners need to take the classes at St. Matthew’s. Pre-registration is required and “NO” late registrations will be accepted. Registration packets are available at the Administration Building. The child's state birth certificate is required. Godparents/Sponsors from another parish may attend classes in their own parish if they bring a letter or certificate of completion.

BAPTISM CLASSES

Our Parish family rejoices with you as you pre-pare for this life-long covenant of love. We know that these next months will be filled with many details planning for your wedding day. In order to help you prepare for your sacra-mental marriage, take time from your busy schedule as soon as possible to contact Ju-dith Poston at 478-5016 for Marriage Prepara-tion. Together may you follow the way of love as Christ loved you. (Ephesians 5:2).

NEWLY ENGAGED?

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Baptismal Classes February5 & 12 (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by January 27 Group Baptisms Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. Parents & Godparents/ Sponsors must be in the Church by 12:30 p.m.

Baptismal Classes January 8 & 22 (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by December 30 Group Baptisms Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m. Parents & Godparents/Sponsors must be in the Church by 10:30 a.m.

should be coming from our own parishes and from our local communities are nowhere near the levels needed to sustain the parishes we have, much less the new ones we hope to build. We can do our part by praying for more vocations and encouraging any of our youth considering a reli-gious vocation to attend a vocation retreat offered by our Archdiocese or local religious orders. Be-fore settling in as a diocesan priest, I visited the community of the Marist Brothers and lived with the Holy Cross Priests and Brothers for several years. My experiences with these religious made a huge impact on my life. If you are thinking of a vocation or know of someone who is, contact our Archdiocesan Vocation Director, Father Jonathan Felux at (210) 735-0553 or visit their website at: www.savocations.org - - Fr. Dennis

THANK YOU PARISHIONERS! On behalf of all of the priests, deacons, Sister Therese and staff, we would like to thank all parishioners for you gener-ous Christmas cards, gifts and well wishes. We appreciate your prayers for us and your thoughtfulness.

ST. MATTHEW PARISH REACHING A MILESTONE!

Many of you know that this year, 2018, marks the 300th anniversary of the City of San Antonio. Did you know that this November our parish will realize its’ 50th year of existence! Also, our school was founded in 1993 and is cele-brating its’ 25th anniversary this year as well. What a blessing our founding families and first pastors have given us as they laid the foundation for what has become the second largest parish in the Archdiocese of San Anto-nio, with over 5,000 registered families, and arguably the parish with the most ministries and organizations and certainly the largest Catholic Elementary and Middle School! We have much to be proud of. In upcoming bulle-tins we will be announcing future events that will be offered as we celebrate our parish’s 50th anniversary.

Jan. 15 Church Office Closed Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 27 - 28 Second Collection Church in Latin America Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday Second Collection Church in Central and Eastern Europe Feb. 17-18 Second Collection Catholic Missions Among Black and Native Americans

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THE LAMB OF GOD “Behold the Lamb of God!” We hear this phrase every Sunday at Mass, but there’s a good chance that many Roman Catholics do not know who in the Bible originally spoke it. The phrase appears only in the Gospel of John, on the lips of John the Baptist, who utters it twice. In today’s Gospel reading, John pro-claims Jesus as the Lamb of God, and two of John’s own disciples then follow Christ. A little bit later Andrew, who heard John and then fol-lowed Jesus, brings his brother Simon to be re-named Cephas, or Peter. A careful look at these Bible verses shows us the mission of everyone baptized into the Body of Christ: we must always proclaim our faith in Christ, so that others will follow him. We may not know how the will of God might work through those we bring to Christ; that is not the point. The point is that our ongoing mission as a church is to bring others to Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

“With love in our hearts, we will approach God with humility, others with compassion, and ourselves with respect and honor.” - St. Anthony of Padua

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SECOND COLLECTION JANUARY 27 AND 28, 2018

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We offer our condolences and sympathies to the families of our parishioners who have recently died. Please remember them in your prayers.

Andy Lagueruela, husband of

Earline Lagueruela Todd Stillwell, son of Jim & Georgia Stillwell Carrie De La Cruz, mother of

Anna Ortega

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION “Ordinary Time” began for us this week. On the old calendar, the feast of the Presentation, still more than two weeks away, was the last day of the Christmas season. Sadly, Bethlehem is hardly a place of peace on earth these days. The ancient Christian community has been largely uprooted by political strife. The Church of the Nativity stands (barely) in remarkable disrepair and disorder in Manger Square. The roof is crumbling, the major doorways are blocked, the wiring is faulty, and the worship life is disrupted by quarrels among Eastern Christians. The church was founded by the Emperor Constantine in 325, destroyed in a Samaritan revolt in 539, and re-built by the Emperor Justinian. When the area came under Muslim control in 638, the holiness of the church was respected, and in return Christians allowed Muslims to pray in the south aisle, a right still upheld. Earlier in that century, invading Persians were ordered to destroy all churches, but when they saw the magi carved over the doorway of the Church of the Nativity, they spared it out of respect for their ancestors who bore gold, frankin-cense, and myrrh to the same city. The Crusaders restored and redecorated the church by the twelfth century, and it is their plan that survives. Down a few stone steps is a stone grotto with a silver star marking the place of Christ’s birth: when the star was stolen in 1847 it triggered an international crisis that exploded into the Crimean War. Since 1852, the church has been shared by the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian Churches. The Greeks are in charge of the grotto, but don’t enjoy the best of friendships with the Armenians. Catholics have the care of the Chapel of the Manger, and avoid the squabbles by a separate entrance to the Franciscan monastery church of St. Catherine. Pray for peace in Bethlehem! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Wednesday: St. Anthony Thursday: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Friday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany) Saturday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian

CHAINS OF GRACE The chains of grace are so powerful, and yet so sweet, that though they attract our heart, they do not shackle our freedoms. - - St. Francis de Sales

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School Office Hours are: 7:30 a. m. — 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Please contact Bonnie Marx, 478-5044 for more information.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE OF SAN ANTONIO for the Widowed, Separated, and Divorced About Beginning Experience of San Antonio

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If you want answers and would like to know more about the Catholic faith for men today, then come to the San Antonio Catholic Men’s Conference, Friday and Saturday, March 16-17 in Greehey Arena at St. Mary’s University. The Conference offers powerful speakers such as Dr. John Bergsma, Tom Peterson, Capuchin Father John Lager, Mass with Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, live music, Reconciliation, BBQ lunch, and much more! Registration at CMCSanAntonio.com or call Pilgrim Center of Hope: 210-521-3377

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JANUARY PILGRIM CENTER OF HOPE EVENTS

DAY OF HOPE with

AFTERNOON TEA with THE SAINTS Join us for Tea and sweets as we learn about St. Bona of Pisa! Thursday, January 18;

2:00pm – 3:30pm. Pilgrim Center of Hope, 7680 Joe Newton 210-521-3377, www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org. All are welcome!

ANOINTING OF THE SICK The practice of offering the Sacrament of the Sick will take place on the second Sunday of this month, following the 12:45 Liturgy. This anointing is not a Mass. The format used is called “Anointing Outside Mass.” Fr. Dennis wishes to inform the parish as a whole that the Sacrament of the Sick is for the following: those who are sick, those facing surgery, those with a disease or illness, the aged and anyone who needs God’s healing presence in other areas of their lives. The following is the outline of the service that will be used January 14 for the Anointing of the Sick. It will begin approximately at 2:00 p.m. and conclude within 30-35 minutes afterwards.

Outline of the Rite Introductory Rites Greeting Sprinkling with Holy Water Instruction Penitential Rite Liturgy of the Word Reading(s) Response Liturgy of the Anointing Litany Laying on of Hands Prayer over the Oil Anointing Prayer after Anointing The Lord’s Prayer Concluding Rite Blessing

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RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA

ADULTOS EN ESPANOL: RICA

Está pensando en ser católico? O ya es católico y quiere saber más acerca de su fe? El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para adultos es un ministerio de evangelización que prepara a

adultos para recibir sus sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Eucaristía, y Confirmación) en la Vigilia de Pascua.

Estaremos inscribiendo a los candidatos de 18 años en

adelante el día 10 de septiembre en el salón 102 del McDonald Family Center a las 11:00 a.m.

Los candidatos recibirán sus sacramentos la Vigilia de Pascua

en la tarde del 31 de marzo 2018 Los temas que cubriremos incluyen: La fe, aprendiendo a orar

con la santa Biblia, los 10 mandamientos, las Bienaventuranzas, como vivir la moralidad Cristiana, la Santa

Misa, la Santísima Trinidad, y muchos temas más.

Cada clase empezara con la presentación del tema seguida por una charla entre los candidatos acerca de lo que escucharon.

Las personas interesadas favor de ponerse en contacto con Lupita Ramos al tel : 210-288-9748 y Rosaura Davis al tel: 210-215-8327

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ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 7 AM UNTIL NOON. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY SENIOR WHO IS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND WHO RESIDES IN BEXAR COUNTY. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FRIENDLY, AND INTERESTING PLACE WHERE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS CAN COME AND SPEND SOME TIME WITH OTHER SENIORS. NEW FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AND SOME OLD FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN RENEWED. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE SPONSORED BY ST. MATTHEW PARISH DURING THE MORNING HOURS. THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION, PROVIDES THE CENTER MEMBERS WITH A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH FROM 11:15 AM TO 11:30 AM EVERY DAY. OUR SENIOR CENTER IS NOT CAPABLE OF CARING FOR THOSE SENIORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. MEMBERS OF ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER NEED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SENIOR CENTER WITHOUT REQUIRING SPECIALIZED ATTENTION TO THEIR NEEDS. !!!Pre-registration is required for the lunch program!!! To register for the Senior Center, please go to the following website address: https://seniorstat4.net/seniorstatportal/home/home and select the “Register” button. If you have any questions concerning the Senior Center, please call the Senior Center at 210-478-5017.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES The following activities start at 9:00 AM and end at 11:00 AM. Monday – Bingo Tuesday – Quilting Group (Quilting group is filled to capacity. No new members will be accepted until further notice. No instruction is offered with this group) Tuesday - Bunco Wednesday, - Bingo. Thursday – Jewelry Making, Mexican dominoes, Art Group Friday – Bingo CLOSED 2 DAYS IN JANUARY MONDAY, JANUARY 15 – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 – CITY WIDE MANAGERS’ MEETING

EXTRA MONTHLY ACTIVITIES Active members of the Senior Center enjoy additional activities during every month. Once during every month, we offer the following activities for our members. 1) A guest speaker who will speak on topics that are of interest to our senior citizens, 2) Lunch at a local restaurant (private pay) 3) A morning trip to a place of interest for our seniors (museums, historical places, shopping) When the Senior Center bus is used for special events, members sign up in advance for a seat on the bus to transport them to the function. For additional information, please call Georgia at 210-478-5017 ART GROUP The Senior Center Art Group will be dissolved after January 11. Our instructor, Inez Ojeda is retiring after 19 years of leading this group. We thank you, Inez, for the excellent instruction, the patience, and your commitment to this Art Group. We wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement!! If any senior citizen is interested in leading and instructing this very talented group of artists, please contact Georgia Wall at 210-478-5017. JEWELRY CLASS (For seniors 60 years young or a little older) If you like to be creative and if you like jewelry, this is the place for you to come on Thursday mornings. This class is open to both men and women. Bring your own beads and your own jewelry tools. Meet other creative, talented individuals who share your same interest in jewelry. Make new friends while sharing your ideas and learning from others. No donations are required. Instruction is offered on the 2nd Thursday of each month only. Call 210 478-5024 for more information, or just show up on the designated Thursday mornings.

WIDOW/WIDOWER: COPING WITH LOSS GROUP

Grieving is a very powerful emotional journey that helps you adapt to drastic changes in your life. Sharing and walking with others who have experienced this type of loss is very helpful and healing. This support group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month in Rm. 104, MFC. For more information, please contact Lupe and/or Bruce Orey, 348-6199.

DIVINE MERCY CENACLE

Welcomes you to participate in an evening of song, prayer, discussion of Scripture and the

writings of St. Faustina. This devotional community gathers on the second and fourth

Monday of each month in the McDonald Family Center, Rm. 104, 7:00 — 8:30 p.m.

Contact: Glen & Charlotte Jones, 479-0039.

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Make this year a year of finding, of fulfillment, of joy, peace, and purpose.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. January 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 2. January 14 and 21 – NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES 3. January 19 and 20 – SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY Engaged Couples Retreat. I need 5 students to volunteer. Please call to sign up. First come basis.

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES (FRESHMAN, CONFIRMATION, & JUNIOR/SENIOR) Classes started on September 10th and are being held in the St. Matthew’s School from 7:15 to 8:30 pm. No more registrations will be taken. All of our Religious Education teaches are volunteers. All students should go each class to the Cafeteria to meet with their instructors and not go to the rooms without their instructors. Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 if you have any questions. Class schedule for January:

Jan. 14 No Classes – MLK Holiday Jan. 21 No Classes – Evening of Entrustment for All Confirmation Candidates Jan. 28 All Classes in Session 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. School

Look in your mailbox for a letter with your child’s Confirmation date and needed missing paperwork.

RCIA FOR TEENS This program is designed for any teenager who would like to know more about the Catholic faith, as well as for any teenager who would like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If a teen has been baptized, but has not received first Eucharist or Confirmation, these classes will guide him/her through the preparation process for these sacraments. Classes began September 10th and run through to the end of May. If you have any questions, please call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011.

Jan. 14 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Jan. 21 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Jan. 28 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire station). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Christian beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual activities that members of the Youth Group participate in. There is free food too!!! Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 for additional information. Meetings for January:

January 17 – Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House January 24 – Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House January 31 – Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP T.A.G (Tweens and God)

If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual activities with your friends, we meet twice a month from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson – the pink house just past the fire station). We have all kinds of fun things to do, and we feed you too! If you would like to come and join us please call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011. See you there! Meeting for January: January 28 – Meeting 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. VJ House – House Blessing

FREEDOM FINDERS – YOUNG ADULT GROUP Are you 18 years of age and older, and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Matthew Community?! Well, then come join the Freedom Finders Young Adult Group! Our goal is to continue to strengthen and intensify our relationship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and participate in ac-tivities that will rejuvenate our urge to serve The Lord and our community. We meet on Mondays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson) Meetings for January:

January 15 – No Meeting - Martin Luther King Day January 22 – Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House January 29 – Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House

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Marco Acosta Jewel Adrada Ruth Alba Carolina T. Aldrete Joey Alonzo Jose Alonzo Erasmo Alvarez, Jr. Socorro Alvarez Edward Arismendez Maddie Barber Edith Barbin Marlene Blake Joan Bleir Rhiannon Bleir Robert Bleir Dinah Braun George Braun Reagan L. Breeding Sherri Brown Edna Marie Brzyski Betty Burke Charles Burke David Burke Julian Burke Andrea Camero Jeannine Campion Maria Cardona Grant Carroll Sharon Carroll Steve Carroll Terri Carrington Tony Cascio Ortensia Castro T. Chavez Viola Cobos T. Collins Rosa Colon Bettie Conrad M. Coward Pauline Davidson Merci Delgado Carmen De Leon John J. De Leon, Jr. Michael De Leon Phillip De Leon Patricia DeLua Margaret DeMunbrun Clara Maria DiBlasi Sr. Shelia Donegan Julie Dotson Vicki Dotson Roy Duran Egle Family Leonard Elias Teodora Ellis Enrique Espinosa Elda Maria Estrada Teresa Estrada Dr. Diane Fetchik Dr. Antonio P. Flores Justin Flowe Tracie Foreman Chris Friedrichs

Dennis Friedrichs Daniel Gallegos Alicia Gaona Margarita Garbalena Ana Garcia Sofia Garcia Helen Garza Frank Gebhardt Joyce Gebhardt Albert Georges Joe Georges Mary Jane Georges Kathy Gisin J. Gonzalez Lois Goetz Richard Goetz Mary Govoni Sylvia Griffith Shirley Grossman Robert Guerrero, Jr. Jerry Gueldner Doris Harrell Alvah C. Hawkins Charles Hayden Kristen Helky Christoph Henry Meredith Herrera Mary Higgins Jack Hirsh Ethel Hayden Howard Michelle Huff William Huff M. A. Iltis Josephine Johnson George Jowers Daniel Kana Louis Konze Charlotte Krimmel Martha Laughlin Alice Laurel Bill Lawrence Becky Leylva Maria Lopez Jordan Lord Tammy McCloud Jason McClung Joe Medellin Rosie Melendes Dan Mendez, Jr. Rachel Meyer Ed Michels Mary Michels Todd Miller & Family Carolina Mingalone Antonio A. Molina, Jr. Isaiah A. Molina Cuca Montecel Laura E. Moreno Virginia Morrow Kenneth Narendorf Sr. Barbara Newton Kathy Nichols Martha Nunez Rachel Olvera

Teresa Overby Bruce Orey Uva Perches Flor Perez Marie Therese Phillips Herbert Picou Sheri Quinlan Betty Ramirez Juan Ramirez, V Stephanie Randell Taylor Ray Reynaldo Resendez Ava Reyes Hector Reyes Paula Reyes Gideon Ring Christine Rios Olga Rivera Roger Rivera D. Russell Luis G. Salazar Ruben Santana Lucy Seta Kellie Shivitz Annette Slater Wayne Slater Sylvia Smith Rose Sonnen Andrew Stolz Letty Stover Karen Sturdivant Mary A. Swindell Ethna Torres Manuel Torres Tina & Armando Torres

Kathy Toudouze Monica Trujillo Fr. James Tucker Matthew Tufono Ernesto Valdez Kelly Vazquez Margarita Villarreal Dixie Wallace Carolyn Walton Irene Weber Ben Webster Anny Weekley Juliana Wetmore Myra Wiatrek Eugene Wick Thomas Williamson Alijah Wiser John Worch E. Wurz Msgr. Mike Yarbrough Bernard Zarazua

Mon. — 6:00 a.m. — Cesar Gonzalez Kay Moczygemba (Successful Surgery & Recovery) Mon. — 8:15 a.m. — Lydia Contreras Claude Swannell Mon. — 12:05 noon — Wayne David Wurz In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony Mon. — 6:00 p.m. — Thomas Edward Hill Leonor Trejo Tues. — 6:00 a.m. — Frank Vilagi Tues. — 8:15 a.m. — In Thanksgiving Tues. — 12:05 noon — Rosario Monterroza (Birthday) Mary Beth Sayer (Birthday) Tues. — 6:00 p.m. — Nick Barreto Catherine “Timmie” Jenson Wed. — 6:00 a.m. — Roberto Sanchez (In Thanksgiving) Wed. — 8:15 a.m. — Dean V. Mercado Doris Bell (Healing) Wed. — 12:05 noon — Alfe Lambe Rosalinda Elizondo Wed. — 6:00 p.m. — Maryann & Edward Perry Dr. Jose Manuel Fuertes Thurs. — 6:00 a.m. — Lois Goetz (Recovery) Thurs. — 8:15 a.m. — Norma Kowalsky (Birthday) Emily Marshall (Birthday) Thurs. — 12:05 noon — Susheela Alma Genneso (Birthday) Thurs. — 6:00 p.m. — Rene DeWinne Fri. — 6:00 a.m. — Linda Almaguer (Recovery) Fri. — 8:15 a.m. — Melissa Cervantes (Birthday) Art Cervantes (Birthday) Fri. — 12:05 noon — Ernest Golden Lupe Rangel Fri. — 6:00 p.m. — Andrea Sutherland Dr. Thomas P. Walton Sat. — 8:15 a.m. — Dolores Larriva Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Henry Quintero Dr. Armando Barbosa Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Yvonne Cosgrove (Recovery) Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Paul & Stephen Dereszewski Alejandro Saucedo Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Vicki Dotson (Special Intention) Mary Jane Georges (Recovery) Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — For the Parishioners Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Joe & Olga Valadez (Special Intention) Tammy Saucedo (Recovery) Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Ton Ulrich (Recovery)

MASS REMEMBRANCES WEEK OF JANUARY 15-21, 2018

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE REVISING OUR PRAYER LIST THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 3/4, 2018 IF YOU WANT A NAME TO REMAIN ON OUR LIST, PLEASE CALL 478-5008 AND LEAVE YOUR REQUEST ON

THE VOICE MAIL BEFORE JANUARY 26, 2018 THANK YOU!

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! For the protection of our parishioners, we ask that you refrain from giving money to persons requesting assistance on the Church grounds. This has given us cause for concern as parishioners are approached in the parking lot at all hours. Please refer these people to the St. Vincent de Paul Society during business hours. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

LITURGY OF THE HOURS — Psalms II THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES will burn this week in loving memory of E. Henry Trevino. THE SANCTUARY LAMP will burn this week in loving memory of Rev. Camilio Garcia. ATTENDANCE for Januuary 6/7, 2018 — 4,000

PRESIDER SCHEDULE JANUARY 20/21, 2018

Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Msgr. Juan Alfaro Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Msgr. Juan Alfaro Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Fr. Jake Empereur, SJ Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — Msgr. Juan Alflaro Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Fr. Abel Ruiz

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” — Lance Armstrong

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Matthew Church #515367 10703 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78230 TELEPHONE 210 478-5000 CONTACT PERSON Kay EMAIL: kay@stmatts.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows XP PRINTER HP Laserjet CP2025 TRANSMISSION TIME SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 14 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 and 13through 22 1/2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS