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We, the parish of Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic Church, WELCOME all to CELEBRATE, TEACH and LIVE the Mission of JESUS CHRIST
Ss. Mary & Mathias Church 215 W. 8th St. Muscatine, IA 52761
April 19, 2020 From the Pastors Desk This Sunday, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday as we are re-
minded of the great gift of mercy, love, and forgiveness found
in our Savior, Christ the Risen Lord. The message of Divine
Mercy given to St. Faustina by Our Lord is a message fitting for
the times we are living in. In our moments of sadness, loneli-
ness, and despair the Lord is ever close to us. Even when
many of cannot go to Confession, the Lord’s mercy is still avail-
able to us, as long as we have sincere contrition in our hearts
for having wounded the heart of our Lord and Savior. As we
pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy, let us lift up all of those who
are in need in these difficult times. Let us pray for those who
are suffering with the Coronavirus. Let us pray for doctors,
nurses, first responders, grocery store workers, and all who
are offering us “essential” services during this time, for their
safety and protection from all harm. Let us pray for those who
are dying of the Coronavirus, for those who will die alone, that
the Lord will welcome them into His merciful and loving arms.
Finally, let us pray for an end to this pandemic here in our
communities and throughout the world. For the sake of His
sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”
Drive-Thru Confessions this Sunday
Drive-thru Confessions will be heard from 1-2pm this Sunday
on the St. Mathias Church campus. There will be two stations.
One will be located along the side of Gannon Hall. The other
one will be located near the Grotto. Please keep in mind the following: All vehicles must make their way around the back
side of the rectory and Gannon Hall. Please keep the windows in your vehicle up until you have reached the Confessional
Station. If there are passengers in your vehicle who also wish to go to Confession, they must wait outside the vehicle
standing six feet apart. If you or an immediate family member is feeling sick, please stay at home and make a perfect Act
of Contrition until you get well and have an opportunity to go to Confession.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Plan to tune in for a live-streamed Divine Mercy Holy Hour this Sunday afternoon from 3-4pm. The Holy Hour will include
the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and excerpts from the Diary of St. Faustina. You may view the Holy Hour on our
parish Facebook page or on our parish website (www.marymathias.org).
Perfect Act of Contrition
Oh my God! I am heartily sorry for having offended You and I detest all my sins because
I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; But most of all because I have offended You, My God,
Who are all-good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, To confess my sins, to do penance, And to amend my life. Amen.
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Relationships by Fr. Adrian Farrelly
There are times in life when we feel confused and lost. Our lives sometimes lose meaning and we feel adrift, we feel empty. In our search for meaning in our lives, one thing that really helps is the others: the people around us; those we enjoy a healthy relationships with. We are affected and influenced by relation-ships. They remind us that we are not alone; that others share life with us and we ourselves have a role in their lives too. Rela-tionships can be healthy or unhealthy. Healthy relationships are good and encouraging because they nourish us and give value to our lives. They help us to see our potential and our talents. They help us see what others see in us, things that we might not notice in ourselves. They build up our self-esteem and bring us peace. They also help us to see the good in others and their own potential.
Good Relationships We need those around us, friends and people who respect us and care about us. We need people to affirm us and encour-age us. When we feel down, if we have good people around us they can encourage and lift us and help us to have confi-dence in ourselves, again and again. Good people around us can help us to be positive and to have hope. Good and healthy relationships help us grow in love and understanding. They help us to understand ourselves and how we relate to others. For many people, friendships and relationships are a great tonic against loneliness and isolation.
Relationship with God Relationships have their origin in God. The God we believe in is the God of the Trinity, a God who is not alone but is “caught up” in the relationship between the three persons in the Trinity, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Relationship between them is what makes the three persons - one God. Relationship is at the heart of God. That relationship is based on pure love. Relationships in our lives help us to see what God is like and how love is at the very heart of the existence of God. The essence of God is love and that love is sustained in the love between the persons in the Trinity. Good relationships have their foundation in love, too. The more we have love in our lives, the more we will be able to see the face of God and experience His love, the more we will understand the depth of God’s love. When we have a relation-ship with God we can understand Him and be aware of His presence. We are drawn into His presence and nourished by His love.
Divine Mercy in Relationships Relationships and mercy are inter-connected. Mercy flows when relationships are strong. Mercy brings people together and enables love to grow in a relationship. Being in relationship helps us to see and experience mercy. Mercy builds us and nourishes a relationship, making it durable and strong. Mercy therefore, creates good relationships, bringing forgiveness, respect, patience and tolerance. A relationship where there is mercy is a healthy relationship. The most important thing in our lives is our relationship with God. We need to be in communication with God and what develops that relationship with God is the time we spend with Him in reflection, prayer and good deeds. In a relationship, there is respect and we feel comfortable and at ease with the other person: we are at peace. When we are with God, we enter into the deepest relationship we can possibly have. It is a time when we can be ourselves and totally at peace. It is a time when we can listen and hear how much we matter to God. Relationships with others draw us deeper into God. We come to understand God’s love for us in the love expressed in oth-er people. At the heart of a good relationship is love and we see that it is love that is at the heart of God. Treasure your relationship with God. Treasure the time you spend with God. No matter how you are, where you are, how old or young you are, you can still make time for God and there is nothing that can compare with that time you make to be with God.
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FAITH FORMATION
Religious Ed office is closed for now. If you need to contact Sister Cheryl please email her at [email protected]
or you can call her at 563-299-6983. Stay Safe and Stay Healthy. Prayers are with you.
FAITH Alive and Active
It’s been a crazy few weeks. There’s a lot up in the
air, and we’re not sure when we’ll start gathering at the church again – but that doesn’t mean youth nights have to stop…
Thousands of teenagers from across the country are gather-ing on Sunday nights for the BIGGEST YOUTH NIGHT EVER. It’s called ProjectYM Live and each week it’ll feature some of the biggest speakers and worship leaders in the Catholic youth ministry world. This Sunday feature's Katy Prejean McGrady, an NCYC main stage presenter.
Our parish is signed up to participate – all your teenager has to do is head to PROJECTYM.COM/WATCH this Sunday at 7pm Central.
OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office is not “technically” open. The office will not be open to walk ins, until further notice. You can call or email the office and Maria will answer your calls or emails. Parish office (563-263-1416) or email [email protected]
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
To report child abuse call the Iowa Attorney General Clergy Abuse hotline at 855-620-7000 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) to speak with a trained advocate or the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178. If it in-volves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, Victim Assistance Coordinator: 563-349-5002, [email protected] or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS, AND FUNERALS
At present, Baptisms may take place with only the parents and Godparents accompanying the child to be Bap-
tized. Weddings may take place, outside of Mass, with the bride, groom, two witnesses, and immediate family pre-
sent. Funerals, likewise, may take place outside of Mass, as long as there are no more than 10 people in attendance.
ORDINATION BANNS
As Andrew Dietrich Rauenbeuhler, a seminarian from this parish, prepares for possible diaconate ordination this sum-
mer, the People of God are asked about his worthiness. If you are aware of any reason why this man should not be or-
dained, you are asked to contact:
Fr. Joseph Sia Office of Vocations
780 W. Central Park Avenue Davenport, IA 52804
563-888-4255 [email protected]
The names of those expressing concerns will not be shared
with any of the candidates, though the nature of the concern
may be shared with them as part of the discernment and eval-
uation process.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Although we are not currently making regular visits to the homebound, hospitalized, and those in nursing homes and
other care facilities, if you or a loved one is ill and would like to request a visit from Fr. Troy or Fr. Hai, please contact the
parish office.
CONFESSIONS
Although the church is closed, Confessions are still availa-ble. You may contact Fr. Hai and Fr. Troy to set up a time for
your individual Confession at the rectory.
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This Week
G=Gannon, Ch=Church, C=Council/
Committee, MC=Mazzuchelli Center,
AOP=All Our Parishioners, SG=School
Gym
April 19th 9am - Private Mass - Leonard Paca,
AOP (CH) 11am - Private Spanish Mass -
Bertha M de Gutierrez (CH)
April 20th 5:15pm - Private Mass - John
Kennedy (CH)
April 21st 7am Private Mass - Everett
Wagoner (CH)
April 22nd 7am Private Mass - Sp. Intention
For good health for Jose Gonzalez Jr. (CH)
April 23rd 7am Private Mass - Bill VanNatta
(CH)
April 24th 7am Private Mass - Rose Marie
Peterschmidt (CH)
April 25th 3:45pm Reconciliation (CH)
5:00pm Private Mass - Aage & Luemma Jenson (CH)
April 26th 9am Private Mass - Ron Sturms &
Robert Hager 11am Private Spanish Mass - AOP
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE
This is just a reminder that IF you would be so kind as to consider donating blood during the next Knights of Columbus Blood Drive. It is Thursday, April 23rd from 2:00 to 6:00pm in Gannon Hall. The last date that you could donate previously is Thurs-day, February 27th.
We have over 30 time slots open and available in 5-10 minute increments. It typically only requires 20 minutes or so to com-plete the entire process so please consider donating. Each blood donation has the potential of saving up to four lives! As always, there are snacks and refreshments available and of course, sparkling conversation (and Dad jokes) with me. You can sign up online at www.bloodcenter.org or contact me via email or cell phone (563-554-4352). Walk ins are also welcome!
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR WEEK OF APRIL 19
Sunday Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
Monday Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday Saint George, Martyr; Saint Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20
Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
CRS - RICE BOWL UPDATE
Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl this Lent. This year, our Lenten season was interrupted by unforeseen circumstances, greatly affecting those living in poverty in our community and around the world.
Many parishes, schools and communities have closed and postponed all gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We encourage all of you to use this time and lean more deeply into Lent. Holy week resources are available at https://www.crsricebowl.org/holy-week.
Our CRS Rice Bowl Annual Collection concludes in early April. Now more than ever our Diocese relies on your donations to help us fight hunger locally and around the world. Your contribution will make funds available during these difficult times globally through CRS as well as for local grants to organizations around the Diocese that help fight hunger.
The Diocese appreciates your Rice Bowl Contribution. TO DONATE: Send check di-rectly to: Diocese of Davenport To give by mail (CRS National): Rice Bowl Collection Catholic Relief Services Attn: Nancy Karn CRS Rice Bowl 780 West Central Park Avenue P.O. Box 17090 Davenport, IA 52804 Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303
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Abran el corazon con alegria, y den gracias a Dios, que los ha llamado al Reino de los cielos. Aleluya. 4 Esd 2, 36-37
LA SANTA MISA DE HOY ES EN MEMORIA DEL BERTHA M DE GUTIERREZ
Este domingo celebramos el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia al recordar el gran don de misericordia, amor y
perdón que se encuentra en nuestro Salvador, Cristo el Señor Resucitado. El mensaje de la Divina Misericordia dado a Santa Faustina por Nuestro Señor es un mensaje apropiado para los tiempos en los que vivimos. En
nuestros momentos de tristeza, soledad y desesperación, el Señor está siempre cerca de nosotros. Aun cuando muchos de ustedes no puedan ir a la Confesión, la misericordia del Señor todavía está disponible para nosotros,
siempre y cuando tengamos contrición sincera en nuestro corazón por haber herido el corazón de nuestro Se-ñor y Salvador. Al orar el capellán de la Divina Misericordia, levantemos a todos los necesitados en estos tiem-
pos difíciles. Oremos por los que sufren con el Coronavirus. Oremos por los médicos, las enfermeras, los so-corristas, los trabajadores de las tiendas de comestibles y todos los que nos ofrecen servicios "esenciales" du-
rante este tiempo, por su seguridad y protección contra todo daño. Oremos por los que están muriendo del Coronavirus, por los que morirán solos, para que el Señor los acoja en Sus brazos misericordiosos y amorosos.
Por último, oremos por el fin de esta pandemia aquí en nuestras comunidades y en todo el mundo. Por el bien de Su dolorosa pasión, ten piedad de nosotros y de todo el mundo".
Confesiones en auto este Domingo Las Confesiones en auto se escucharán de 1 de la tarde hasta las 2 de la tarde este domingo en el estacionamento de la la Iglesia
de San Matias. Habrá dos estaciones. Una se encontrará al lado del Gannon Hall. El otro se encuentra cerca del altar de la Vir-gen que esta afuera. Por favor tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Todos los vehículos deben entrar por el lado de Gannon Hall. Por
favor mantenga las ventanas de su vehículo cerradas hasta que haya llegado a la Estación Confesional. Si hay pasajeros en su ve-hículo que también desean ir a Confession, deben esperar fuera del vehículo de pie seis pies de distancia. Si usted o un familiar
inmediato se siente enfermo, por favor quédese en casa y haga un acto perfecto de contrición hasta que se ponga bien y tenga la oportunidad de ir a La Confesión.
Hora Santa de la Divina Misericordia Planea sintonizar una Hora Santa de la Divina Misericordia retransmitida en vivo este domingo por la tarde de 3-4pm. La Hora
Santa incluirá el canto de la Divina Misericordia Chaplet y extractos del Diario de Santa Faustina. Puede ver la Hora Santa en nuestra página de Facebook de la parroquia o en nuestro sitio web de la parroquia (www.marymathias.org).
Acto perfecto de Contrición
¡Dios mío! Lamento de todo corazón haberte ofendido y detesto todos mis pecados porque temo la pérdida del Cielo y los dolores del Infierno; Pero sobre todo porque te he ofendido, Dios mío, Que son todos buenos y merecen todo mi amor.
Yo resuelvo firmemente, con la ayuda de Tu gracia, confesar mis pecados, hacer penitencia, y enmendar mi vida. Amén.
Unas Palabras del Padre
Troy
DIVINA MISERICORDIA DOMINGO LIVE-STREAM HORA SANTA
Hoy domingo 19 de abril es Domingo de la Divina Misericor-dia. Se les invita a sintonizar para una Hora Santa en vivo a las 3 de la tarde. Esta Hora Santa puede ser vista por ir a la página de Facebook de la parroquia o visitando el sitio web
de la parroquia (www.marymathias.org).
SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS Aunque actualmente no estamos haciendo visitas regula-res a los hogares, hospitalizados, y aquellos en residencias de ancianos y otros centros de atención, si usted o un ser
querido está enfermo y desea solicitar una visita del Padre Troy y el Padre Hai, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial.
CRS - ACTUALIZACIÓN DE RICE BOWL
Gracias por participar en CRS Rice Bowl esta Cuaresma. Este año, nuestro tiempo cuaresmal se vio interrumpido por circunstancias imprevistas, afectando en gran medida a quienes viven en la pobreza en nuestra comunidad y en todo el mundo.
Nuestra colección anual de CRS Rice Bowl concluye a principios de abril. Ahora más que nunca nuestra Diócesis confía en sus donaciones para ayudarnos a combatir el hambre a nivel local y en todo el mundo. Su contribución hará que los fondos estén disponi-bles durante estos tiempos difíciles a nivel mundial a través de CRS, así como para subvenciones locales a organizaciones de toda la Diócesis que ayuden a combatir el hambre.
La Diócesis agradece su contribución a Rice Bowl. PARA DONAR: Enviar cheque directamente a:
Diocese of Davenport To give by mail (CRS National): Rice Bowl Collection Catholic Relief Services Attn: Nancy Karn CRS Rice Bowl 780 West Central Park Avenue P.O. Box 17090 Davenport, IA 52804 Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303
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ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE LA COMUNIÓN
Dios todopoderoso, concédenos que la gracia recibida en
este sacramento pascual permanezca siempre en nuestra vida. Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.
NOTICIAS DE FORMACION DE FE
La oficina de Educación Religiosa está cerrada por ahora. Si necesita ponerse en contacto con la hermana Cheryl por favor envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected] o puede llamarla al 563-299-6983. Manténgase Seguro y Man-téngase Saludable. Las oraciones están contigo.
Viva y Activa
LÍNEA DE ORACIÓN Si desea que recemos por un ser querido que está enfermo o que va a tener una cirugía o que esté pasando por un mo-mento difícil. Llame a la oficina parroquial y hágale saber a María para que los ponga en la línea de oración.
OFICINA PAROQUIAL CERADA
La Oficina Parroquial no está “técnicamente” abierta. La ofici-
na no estará abierta hasta nuevo aviso. Puede llamar o por coreo electronico a la oficina y María contestara sus llamadas
y coreo electronicos. Oficina parroquial al 563-263-1416 o envíe un correo elec-trónico a [email protected]
FORMED.ORG (Recurso de formación de fe en línea)
*Registrarse
*Pertenezco a una Parroquia u Organización *Ingrese Parroquia - SS Mary & Mathias
**Crear una nueva cuenta (nombre y dirección de correo electrónico) Si necesitan ayuda, por favor hablen a la oficina parroquial
con Maria.
EN LA ESPERA DE UN HIJO
Vigen Maria, Madre de Dios, que cobijaste en tu seno al Sal-vador, te pedimos que nos protejas en este momento, en que confiadamente esperamos un hijo, para que podamos aceptarlo con amor; educarlo de modo que “crezca en sabiduria y gracia” ante los ojos de Dios, y conducirlo al amor y la solidaridad a ejemplo de tu Hijo Jesus. Amen
LECTURAS POR LA SEMANA DEL 19 DE ABRIL
Domingo Segundo Domingo de Pascua o Domingo de la Divina Misericordia He 2, 42-47; Sal 117, 2-4. 13-15. 22-24; 1 Pe 1, 3-9; Jn 20, 19-31
Lunes He 4, 23-31; Sal 2, 1-3. 4-6. 7-9; Jn 3, 1-8
Martes San Anselmo, Obispo y Doctor de la Iglesia He 4, 32-37; Sal 92, 1ab. 1c-2. 5; Jn 3, 5a, 7b-15
Miércoles He 5, 17-26; Sal 33, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9; Jn 3, 16-21
Jueves San Jorge, Mártir; San Adalberto, Obispo y Mártir He 5, 27-33; Sal 33, 2 y 9. 17-18. 19-20; Jn 3, 31-36
Viernes San Fidel de Sigmaringa, Presbítero y Mártir He 5, 34-42; Sal 26, 1. 4. 13-14; Jn 6, 1-15
Sábado Fiesta de San Marcos, Evangelista 1 Pe 5, 5b-14; Sal 88, 2-3. 6-7. 16-17; Mc 16, 15-20
Domingo Tercer Domingo de Pascua He 2, 14. 22-28; Sal 15, 1-2a y 5. 7-8. 9-10. 11; 1 Pe 1, 17-21; Lc 24, 13-35
CONFESSIONS
Aunque la iglesia está cerrada, las confesiones todavía están disponibles. Puede ponerse en contacto con el Padre Hai y el Padre Troy para establecer una hora para su Confesión indi-
vidual en la rectoría.
BAUTISMOS, BODAS Y FUNERALES En la actualidad, los bautismos pueden tener lugar sólo con
los padres y padrinos acompañando al niño(a) para ser bautizado. Las bodas pueden tener lugar, fuera de la misa,
con la novia, el novio, dos testigos y la familia inmediata presente. Los funerales, del mismo modo, pueden tener lu-gar fuera de la misa, siempre y cuando no haya más de 10
personas presentes.
Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish Office
215 W. 8th St.
Office: 563-263-1416
FAX: 563-263-2782
Hours
8:30a.m. - 4:30pm M-Th
8:30am - 1pm Friday
Administrative Assistant
Maria Frausto - habla español
Coordinator of Music and Liturgy
Annie Thompson-Almeida
Pastoral Staff Rev. Troy Richmond, Pastor
Rev. Hai Dinh, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Dc. Dennis McDonald 563-213-0214
Principal - Ben Nietzel
Faith Formation - Sr. Cheryl Demmer
Youth Minister - Tommy Fallon
SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH
CALL 563-263-2321
Ss. Mary & Mathias Catholic School &
Mazzuchelli Faith Formation Center
2407 Cedar St.
School: 563-263-3264
Rel. Ed: 563-263-3848
Fax 563-263-6700
Administrative Assistants
School - Christine Compton
Faith Formation - Molly Shellabarger
Ss. Mary & Mathias Business Office
Business Manager - Konrad Wilke
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Live Stream - Mass Schedule 1st Saturday-1er Sabado 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00am Sunday en espanol 11:00am Monday 5:15pm Tues -Fri 7:00 am
Misa día de la Semana Lunes 5:15 pm Martes -Viernes 7:00 am
Reconciliation (Reconciliacion) Mon. (L) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Sat. (S) 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm 1st Sat. (1º S) 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Parish Leadership Contacts
Parish Council President
Laurie Ludman
Finance Council President
Kevin Zeimet
Board of Ed President
Dave Meloy [email protected]
