St. Matthew Catholic Church
6090 Hypoluxo Road Lake Worth, FL 33463-7312
Phone: (561) 966-8878 Website: www.St-Matthew-Church.com
Reverend Clem Hammerschmitt, Pastor Deacon Andy Plucinski Deacon George White
Deacon Robert Garamella
Mass Schedule Saturday
4:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.
Sunday 7:45 A.M.- 9:00 A.M - 10:30 A.M.
& 12 Noon
Daily Mass
Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M.
Confessions
Saturday 3:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.
Loving Hands Ministry Meets every Tuesday from
10:00 A.M. to 12 noon in the parish center.
St. Matthew Men’s Club Meets monthly at 7:30 P.M. every
second Wednesday in the parish center.
Parish Office: 6090 Hypoluxo Road
Lake Worth FL 33463-7312 (561) 966-8878
Office hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 A.M. - Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Parish Secretaries
James Schultz Dorothy Laudano
Religious Education
Debbie Whitlock [email protected]
(561) 966-1538
Youth Ministry
Suzanne McKay (561) 966-8878
Council of Catholic Women
Join us the third Tuesday of each month, September thru May for Mass at 7:00 P.M., followed by a 7:30 P.M. meeting and light refreshments.
Are you registered in the parish? Please do not take for granted that you are registered in the parish just because you attend mass here. If we have no record of your parish membership it could be quite embarrassing to us, or to you or your family, when some-one wishes to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or if you have been asked to act as a sponsor for baptism or confirmation. Please fill out a census form, which is located at the entrances of the Multi Celebrational Building (MCB), and mail it to the parish office.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on Sunday after the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents must be registered and active members of the parish for at least three months. No confirmed dates are given before approval by the pastor. Contact the parish office two months in advance. Godparents must be confirmed, practicing, Roman Catholics and must obtain a sponsor certificate from their parish. In order to avoid disappointments, do not book travel plans with family, Godparents, etc. until a confirmed date has been assigned through the parish office (561) 966-8878.
Marriages
Notify the parish office at least four months in advance.
Ministrations to the Sick
We appreciate knowing when a parishioner is in the hospital or homebound. Please call the parish office.
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM
The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experience God's presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us.
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2).
Magi from the east arrive looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12)
MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, January 7th
4:00 P.M. Lloyd & Esther Lynch requested by their daughter in law Elaine Lynch Theresa Helen Giragos requested by Marion & Dorothy Rabbage 5:30 P.M. Jack Lightle requested by the Michaelson and Clennan Families Peter Sollecito requested by Marilyn & Tom Jackalone Sunday, January 8th 7:45 A.M. Paul Meloche & Charles Beaudoin requested by the Meloche Family Marge Silver requested by Marilyn & Tom Jackalone 9:00 A.M. Richard Burns requested by James and Patty Schultz Edward C. Miller Jr. requested by the Wright Family 10:30 A.M. Matilda Piro requested by her daughter Anne Karas requested by Nancy & Chiro Ruiz 12:00 P.M. Lino Mangani requested by his sister Lucia Gomez Celso Ramos requested by the Hatuina Family Monday, January 9th 8:00 A.M. Giacomo “Jack” Crusco Jack Patrick requested by his friends Tuesday, January 10th 8:00 A.M. Dorothy Ronan requested by the French Family Margaret Beaver requested by Joan Benjamin Wednesday, January 11th 8:00 A.M. Happy Birthday in heaven Ray Wellman requested by Rosalie James Nuzzo requested by Marion & Frank Kutcher Thursday, January 12th 8:00 A.M. Thomas Talty requested by his wife Barbara Edward Farrell requested by his wife Lucille and their daughters April and Gail Friday, January 13th
8:00 A.M. Giacomo “Jack” Crusco For the Parishioners and Benefactors of St. Matthew Parish Saturday, January 14th
8:00 A.M. Ross & Vern Velasquez on their 50th Wedding Anniversary Kurt & Tamera on their Anniversary 4:00 P.M. The La Rocca Family requested by Rose Polakowski George & Rose Walter requested by their daughter Connie Hayes 5:30 P.M. Samuel Laiacona requested by his wife Geraldine Mary Budsock requested by her daughter Cathy Budsock Sunday, January 15th 7:45 A.M. The Fitzpatrick & Matteodo Families requested by Mom Maureen & Ray Bucko and Family requested by Anne 9:00 A.M. Marilyn Carr requested by Mary & Dave Butler Anne Karas requested by Margaret & Ozzie Razzano 10:30 A.M. Antonio Modena 76th Anniversary requested by Domenick & Norma Modena The Hughes and Hunter Families requested by Ed & Eileen Hughes 12:00 P.M. Suzanne Higgins requested by her parents Tom & Yvonne Higgins For the Richard and Lajoie Families requested by their children
Offertory Collection December 31st & January 1st
amounted to $12,407.85
Second Collection
December 31st & January 1st
amounted to $3,648.37
Building Mortgage
Principal $ 1,943,503.01
Payment $ 3,648.37
Balance $ 1,939,854.64
300 Club Congratulations to Robert Weatherbee, the 11th week’s winner of the 300 Club!
Please note: The first row of chairs are reserved for those who are handicapped. The celebrant of the mass should be the last to enter the church and the first to leave.
Our advertisers subsidize the cost of our weekly bulletin, please patronize them and tell them you saw their ad.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, and for your continued support of Saint Matthew Catholic Church.
Second Collection
January 14th & January 15th Diocesan Catholic Schools
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
St. Matthew Men’s Club is a ministry of St. Matthew Parish, open to all adult males of the parish, that provides an atmosphere for fostering Christian fellowship and a sense of community among the men of the parish aimed at strength-ening family life in our parish. We serve as a support group and provide a structure to assist with various parish religious celebrations, social events and parish service projects.
Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 7:30 P.M. in the parish center.
St. Ann’s Place Ministry Team 2 will be meeting on
Monday, January 9th in the parish center after the 8:00 A.M. Mass.
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, the parish
office will be closed on Monday, January 16th .
CCD Classes will resume on Sunday, January 8th.
Offertory Collection December 24th& 25th
amounted to $ 25,488.36
Second Collection December 24th& 25th
amounted to $ 4,056.14 Weekly Coffee & Donut Sponsorships
are available for $100. Monthly Pancake Sponsorships
are available for $300.
Contact the parish office at 966-8878 to reserve your dates.
Sunday, February 12th
Concert and Dinner
Friday, February 24th 2017
Blackjack Poker Roulette Slots Craps
Texas Hold’Em
Bring a friend and join the fun on Thursday Nights!
Doors open at 5:30 P.M., Games begin at 6:30 P.M.
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 33rd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples on Saturday, February 11th at 10:30 AM at Ascension Church in Boca Raton. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in their parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2017 are invited to participate. These celebrations are sponsored by the diocesan Office of Marriage & Family Life. To register, please contact St. Matthew Parish office at (561) 968-8878 during regular business hours.
On the weekend of February 4th & 5th, youth ministry will be collecting donations after mass for our annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” service project. All monies collected will be donated to local charities to provide food to the less fortunate in our community. All middle and high school students are invited to help in this service project. Come and make new friends! Thank you in advance to our parishioners for their generous support of our endeavor. Please call Suzanne at 966-8878 for more information.
Diocese of Palm Beach 9995 North Military Trail • P.O. Box 109650
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410-9650 Office of THE BISHOP
January 6, 2017
With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The annual collection in support of our Catholic schools will take place next weekend on January 14th and 15th, just a few weeks shy of Catholic Schools Week, which will take place in our Diocese and around the nation January 29th through February 4th. The national theme is Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Through our Catholic schools, we are able to provide an excellent education and pass on our Catholic beliefs to our young people in a context that affects every aspect of their growth and development as persons, and assures them future success after graduation – in life, in business, in their community and most importantly in their faith. As part of our Strategic Vision 2020, it has been our goal to support the mission of our schools by making Christ and our Gospel values present each day to all those who desire a Catholic education for their children, regardless of socio-economic status, race, ethnicity or religious beliefs. The need to increase the funding available for needs-based tuition assistance to families has never been greater. Therefore, the Diocese will now allocate funds raised through this Second Collection directly to the schools to be used for tuition assistance through the Lumen Christi Scholarships. The Diocese of Palm Beach is blessed to have 19 Catholic schools and preschools with more than 500 dedicated educators, serving more than 6,000 students. The academic curriculum at our schools is strong, and continues to grow stronger as more programs are added, these programs emphasize Catholic schools as communities of faith, knowledge and service. In 2016 this annual collection raised $133,115.16 for our Catholic schools. I am grateful to the people of the Diocese for their support of our efforts to provide scholarships to children who could not otherwise afford to attend Catholic schools. Catholic-school education is a priority in the life of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Your continued support of our diocesan Catholic schools is very much needed and appreciated.
Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Bishop of Palm Beach
2016 Diocesan Services Appeal
Our 2016 parish goal is $ 132,500.00 Donations to date total $ 115,084.69
Donations made to the Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA) support many programs and ministries, and allows the diocese to provide outreach to those who are in spiritual and emotional need. We are currently short by $ 17,415.31 for our 2016 Diocesan Services Appeal goal of $132,500. Please keep in mind, if our yearly goal is not met through donations, funds must come out of St. Matthew Church’s operating budget. Thank you for your continued generosity.
For additional information on the DSA, including program allocations, visit the diocesan website at: http:www.diocesepb.org/
Catholic Charities Counseling; Elder Affairs; Guardianship Training; Immigration Legal Services; Refugee Services; Outreach Information Referrals & Assistance; Pregnancy Care Centers; Prison Ministry; Respect Life Ministry; Catholic Relief Services; Samaritan Center; and Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program information contact 561-775-9560.
Do You Know Anyone Who is Separated or Divorced and Needs Support? The diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life will offer its peer-led ministry to men and women who have suffered from divorce: The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide. This is a 12-week program featuring weekly 30-minute DVD segments covering topics such as anger, guilt, forgiveness, money, co-parenting, the ex-spouse, annulment, sexuality, spirituality, finding peace, and more. The Catholic Church is not here to condemn but to console and to help you find peace, power, and renewed passion for life. To attend the next session, please contact Cathy Loh at (561) 775-9557. Are you concerned about the addiction of a family member? The Family Recovery Workshop empowers families to deal with addiction in their families and to engage in their own recovery process. This workshop is presented in two parts. The first part consists of one 90-minute presentation, and the second optional part consists of 3 additional 90-minute presentations. Con-tact Elena Garcia at the Office of Parish Social Ministry, (561) 360-3327.
Confidential, Professional and Affordable Counseling Available Are you or a family member in need of counseling for depression, anxiety, grief inter-relationship or adjustment issues? Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach offers confidential, affordable services at seven locations in the five-county area with counselors that incorporate the philosophy of spirituality and psychology to heal the “whole” person. Call (844) 848-6777 and speak to our intake coordinator for more information or to schedule a session. Safety Tips for Kids & Families The Diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides safety tips for online, gaming and texting safety; cell phone safety, bullying/prevention; and Safe to Compete for students and coaches at: www.diocesepb.org/resources
Watch the Catholic Mass on TV Tune in each week on Sunday at 9:00 A.M. for the televised Catholic Mass on local station CW34 WTVX. Local station CW34 WTVX can be found on the following channels: Comcast Channels 4 & 435HD & On AT&T/U-Verse Channels 4 & 1004HD.
Protection of Children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnera-ble adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Coordinator, Donna Eurich for information: 561-775-9593 to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. For information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments.
Pray for Our Priests and Deacons The diocese maintains and updates a monthly calendar that you can use as a guide to pray daily for our priests and deacons. The daily guides can be found on the Events Calendar of the website. Go to www.diocesepb.org/newsevents and click on the “Pray Daily for Priests” or “Pray Daily for Deacons” word-ing in the left column. O you can use the direct web page addresses for each: www.diocesepb.org/pray-daily-for-deacons and www.diocesepb.org/pray-daily-for-deacons
St. Matthew Men’s Club
Winter Picnic Sunday, January 15th 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Hot Dogs Hamburgers
Games
You’re invited to
Reservations needed, please R.S.V.P. by January 8th. Return slip to the parish office or place in the collection basket.
Yes! I will attend the Men’s Club Picnic on January 15th, 2017 at St. Matthew Church.
Number of people attending __________
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