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PARISH OFFICE
Telephone ................................ 540-582-5575
Fax ........................................... 540-582-8639
Hours ................. Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth .......... Business Mgr.
Terrie Yates .......................... Parish Secretary
Jane Hubbarth ............................ Receptionist
Mary Lou Felts...….……………Receptionist
PARISH WEBSITE
www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org
MUSIC MINISTRY
Grayson Cordova, Organist
540-582-5575
PARISH REGISTRATION All Catholics residing within our parish boundaries should register as soon as possible. Packets are available in church vestibule.
BAPTISMS Please contact the Parish Office; parish registration is required.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Please contact the Parish Office. Six Months of preparation are required before the marriage celebration. Parish registration is required
SPONSOR LETTERS Please contact the Parish Office for letters of qualification to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. Registration in the parish and regular practice of the Faith are among the qualifications required. Letters should be requested in a timely manner.
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Ministry to the infirm/ homebound. Please call the Parish Office to volunteer, or arrange visitation of the elderly, the sick or the homebound.
SAINT MATTHEW THRIFT STORE (Breezewood Shopping Ctr .) Address: 10639 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-2479. Hours: M-F 10 AM-3PM; Sat. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; Sun.-Closed Volunteers and donations of clothing, household items and furniture needed on a continuing basis.
SVdP FOOD PANTRY (Breezewood Shopping Center) Address: 10643 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-5555. Hours: 1st
four Wednesdays 4 PM-6 PM; 1st four Fridays 9 AM-11 AM;
2nd Saturday 9AM-11AM; closed 5th Weeks. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Saint Faustina Conference SVdP Hotline: 540-834-5555. Website: www.svdpstfaustina.org Serves the poor, elderly, and infirm in the local area. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis. To volunteer, call Frank Mauro: 703-980-3318.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bishop Keating Council 12434 meets 2nd
& 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Center; 4th
degree, The Fathers Cilinski Assembly 3568 meets 3rd Mon. of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Call the Parish Office 582-5575.
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Vigil ....................... Saturday, 5:30 pm
Sunday .................................. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
Daily
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday................. 8:00 am
Wednesday………………………… 11:00 am
Thursday .............................................. 6:30 am
Friday ...................................................7:30 pm
CONFESSIONS
Normally heard at the following times:
Monday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass
Tuesday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass
Wednesday ....................... after 11:00 am Mass
Thursday ............................ after 6:30 am Mass
Friday ...................................................7:00 pm
Saturday ...............................................4:30 pm
Exceptions to this schedule are noted inside
the bulletin.
Please note:
Confessions will be heard until the line of penitents ends, or until 5 minutes before Mass begins - whichever comes first - so please arrive for confession promptly. Confessions are not heard after evening Masses.
AFTER HOURS PRIEST EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 540-498-3170
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
8200 Robert E. Lee Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Pastor ......................... Rev. Paul M. Eversole
Deacons .................. Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth Rev. Mr. Mike Strain
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Joanne Warren, DRE: 540-582-5575 [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY Deacon Mike Strain
FACILITIES MANAGER
Jared Darr: 540-582-5575 [email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE [email protected]
Sign up for free at www.formed.org. Parish Code V3RRFV
Masses
Mon (05/27) 8:00 AM - JENKINS FAMILY SPEC. INT. Tues (05/28) 8:00 AM - JEAN VONDERLEHR+ Wed (05/29) 11:00 AM - MOTHER THERESA+ MARY & JOSEPH+ Thu (05/30) 6:30 AM - ROSEMARY STORM+ Fri (05/31) 7:30 PM - MATTHEW EVERSOLE Sat (06/01) 8:00 AM - JACK HUNT+ 5:30 PM - STEVE YOUNG Sun (05/26) 8:00 AM - PEOPLE OF ST MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM - JOSEPH RYAN 11:00 AM - JEAN VONDERLEHR+
MAY 26, 2019 the ascension of the lord
Current and Upcoming Collections
This weekend (05/25-05/26) 1) Regular 2) Catholic Communications
Next weekend (06/01-06/02) 1) Regular 2) Bldg. & Grounds
. PARISH SUPPORT UPDATE
The First Collection for May 19th
amounted to $11,796. THANK YOU!
In order to meet St. Matthew’s operating expenses and save for future projects, the First Collection should bring in at least $11,100 every weekend.
Please keep in mind that the First Collection at Sunday Mass funds all operating expenses of your parish, including salaries, utilities, routine maintenance and administrative needs.
Online giving: www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org.
FROM THE PASTOR
I would like to congratulate the young people of the parish who have received First Holy Communion this spring. Their first reception of Jesus in the Sacrament of His Body and Blood reminds all of us that the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist lies at the heart of our Catholic Faith. Please join me in thanking their parents, our DRE, Mrs. Joanne Warren, and all our parish volunteers who helped with their formation and the celebration of First Communion.
I also ask you to join me in welcoming our new Organist, Mr. Grayson Cordova. A 2019 graduate of UMW, Mr. Cordova has been playing the organ for our Masses since March. Our music program always needs new singers, so please speak with Mr. Cordova or contact the parish office if you are interested in volunteering. Yours in Christ, Fr. Eversole
ASCENSION SUNDAY READINGS
June 2, 2019
58:Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23 Lk 24:46-53
VOCATIONS
“Whoever loves me will keep my word.” Are you called to bring the word of Christ to his flock? Call Fr. Michael Isenberg, (703)841-2514, or write: [email protected]
BEWARE of EMAIL SCAMS!
NO MEMBER OF ST. MATTHEW’S CLERGY OR STAFF WILL EVER SOLICIT DONATIONS VIA EMAIL!
IF YOU RECEIVE SUCH A REQUEST, PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO IT, AND NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE. CHURCHES ARE INCREASINGLY TARGETED BY INTERNET CRIMINALS, SO BE ON GUARD!
CONGRATULATIONS ALL GRADUATES
God bless you in all your future endeavors!
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA BEGINS SUNDAY, JUNE 16
th
Father’s Day Novena Cards will be available in the church vestibule beginning next weekend. Enroll your dad in nine days of Masses, beginning on Sunday, June 16
th.
COME PRAY FOR OUR NEW AND FUTURE PRIESTS
Cathedral of St. Thomas More
June 1, 2019 - 11:00 a.m. Mass of Ordination to the transitional diaconate for seminarians Peter McShurley, Joe Moschetto and Charles Pavlick.
June 8th - 11:00 a.m. Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood for Deacons Nicholas Blank, Edouard Guilloux, Sean Koehr and Will Nyce.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Saint Matthew VBS 2019 June 3-7 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Welcome to ROAR VBS, this summer’s “mane” event! This African adventure will engage our whole herd as we explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers us when life gets wild.
Registration Forms are available on our website, in the vestibule of the church, and in the parish office. Peace of Jesus Christ Joanne Warren
YOUTH MINISTRY
Thank you to all who participated in the garden bench raffle. The winners were: Kristen Hughes, Deanna Kau, and Rose
Ann Harris. Youth Ministry raised $1,700.
Youth Ministry Workcamp is scheduled for June 22nd through June 28th. For more information on Youth Ministry, which will begin meetings in the Fall, contact Deacon Mike Strain: [email protected]
PLEASE PRAY for OUR SICK
Angela Wood, Harry Thomas, Joe Fillare, Charlie Lowe, Renee Pellas, Charlotte Fregoso, Elizabeth Smith, Rich Hewes, Charles & Stephen Weaver, Bernadette Costello, Gracie Marvin, Gloria Affenit, Chris Warren, Rita Bobik, Sid Sidelko, Ed O’Brien, John Bernard, Zack Yorio, Amy Whittaker, Margaret Lansden, Les Sexton, Jude Murphy, Chris Sousa, Vera Schwartz, Jim Walsh, Mary Buccigrossi, Stephen Middleton, Don Rines, George Heston, Helene Zaepfel, Bunny Siraco, Mary Cave, David Hunziker, Romeo Delossantoscoy, Caleb Short, Edith St. Dennis, Richard Stone, Jimmy Long, Raymond Harrington, Mary Ann Smith, Chrissie Weaver, Carolyn Jones, Charlie Ahart, and Jane Hubbarth.
PRAYER REQUESTS: For parishioners and immediate family members or for emergency situations, please contact Sharon Shappy at (540) 207-0553 or Lynn Kobasa at [email protected]. Send your message with the words “prayer request.”
COUPLES RETREAT St. Jude’s, Fredericksburg
Saturday, July 13th 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Spend a day in prayer and reflection with your spouse. The cost is $55.00 per couple and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Babysitting can be offered onsite. To register please visit https://ww.arlingtondiocese.org/marriedcouples/
In honor of those who have given their lives in the defense of our country…
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27
TH
Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28
th.
If you have an EMERGENCY or an urgent need to speak with a priest, please call the emergency No. 540-498-3170.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS
September 20-22, 2019 in Herndon, VA and October 25-217, 2019 in Gaithersburg, MD
Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: RenewMarriage-VANorth.org or contact us at [email protected] or 703-646-1521.
SAVE THE DATE Mary’s Shelter
10 Annual Summer Soiree August 3, 2019
No Cost To Attend Reservations Required
marysshelterva.org
THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you have a few hours to contribute each week to aid our parish and local community? Our Thrift Store (located at 10639 Courthouse Rd., in the Breezewood Shopping Center) is in need of volunteers.
Our volunteers are instrumental in raising money through sales at the store, which in turn support parishioners and those in our community in need. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the Thrift Store at (549) 834-2479 (M-F: 10 a.m.-3p.m.; Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
MORNINGS OF MERCY (MOM) For All Divorced Catholics
August 10, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Alexandria, VA
The morning will include Mass at 9:00 a.m., with reflection led by Fr. Thomas Ferguson, Vicar General of the Diocese of Arlington, confession, reflection, prayer and Benediction. There is no charge, but please RSVP at www.arlingtondiocese.org/morningsofmercy/
INFORMATION SHEET Church name & address: St. Matthew 977589 8200 Robert E. Lee Drive Spotsylvania VA 22551 Contact person: Jane Hubbarth (M) Terrie Yates (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) 540-582-5575 Software: Win 7; MSPub 2010; AA-X Date of publication: May 5, 2019 (Sunday’s date) Number of pages transmitted: Cover + [2] text pages +this page= [4] (4-8-JL; 1 ad page) Special instructions for Production: Please stitch pages every week, unless otherwise noted.
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