ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 AUGUST 26, 2018

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA) AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 2 SATURDAY AUGUST 25 5:00 p.m. †Eugene Kenjura / In Thanksgiving for Jerry & Lucila Peña 7:00 p.m. NO SPANISH MASS SUNDAY AUGUST 26 Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6:60-69 8:00 a.m. U.S. Military & Their Families 10:00 a.m. †Marcos & Herlinda Contreras †Anne Ngan Nguyen 12:00p.m.(S) †Guillermo Luna†Teresa Nuño In Thanksgiving for Sandra Zuniga MONDAY AUGUST 27 Healing Mass 7:00p.m. †Miguel Saldaña/En Agradecimiento por Iris Favela TUESDAY AUGUST 28 8:30 a.m. For All Priests/ †Esperanza Garcia WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29 8:30a.m. For Unborn Children/†Leo Rodriguez THURSDAY AUGUST 30 8:30 a.m. For the Health of Elvira Sanchez & For Mary FRIDAY AUGUST 31 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Matthew SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 5:00 p.m. Souls in Purgatory/ Immaculate Heart of Mary 7:00 p.m. †Carmen Martinez Robles En Agradecimiento por Carmen Diaz SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2

Dt 4:1-2; Ps15; Jas 1:17-18; Mk 7:1-8 8:00 a.m. †Jessica Rodriguez †Marisa Burkhalter 10:00 a.m. †James W. Rinch Jr. †Teresa Thao 12:00p.m.(S) †Miguel de Luna†Alejandro Loza Por las Animas del Purgatorio

Monday Saint Monica 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96;Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96;Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128;Mk 6:17-29 Thursday 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145; Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33;Mt 25:14-30

Readings for the Week of Aug. 26, 2018

Sergio Ramirez, Bertha Zavala, Ashley Serna, Linda Billing,

Mack Escobedo

Raffle Tickets: There are small white envelopes located on the raffle ticket carts for those who wish to purchase tickets. Also, you can use the drop boxes (located on either side of the church) to return sold ticket stubs with the monies included or turn in to parish office. Thankyou.

Fall Festival 2018 Raffle Tickets

What we need: Booth Sponsorship : Please pick up a form and consider sponsoring a booth. Forms are located in the board at the back of the church or parish office.

Drinks: We are in need of bottled water 24 packs. We also need a variety of 2 liter soft drinks (any brand) and 12 packs of coke, diet coke, sprite, dr. pepper and diet dr. pepper for the drinks booth.

Flea Market: We also need gently used or new items for the Flea Market. (No Electronics or clothing ).Please bring your donations to the office.

Briskets: We are in need of 14 briskets for the festival . Please bring in to the parish office.DO NOT leave in church. Your gener-osity is appreciated.

Volunteers: We need volunteers for the baked potato booth, if you are interested please contact Molly Rodriguez @ 337-802-2124 or Jose Narvaez @ 832-594-9018. Thank you!

Thank you to our latest Booth Sponsors: Emmott and Marylou McKinley

And to all who have donated items for the Fall Festival.

Thanks to the Hernandez Family for donating the

Altar flowers this weekend In Loving Memory of Jessica Rodriguez

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Guadalupe Norma Flores, may her soul through the mercy of God , rest in peace.

Volunteers needed to help sell raffle tickets at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Saturday September 8th after the 5p.m. mass and Sunday, September 9th after the 8, 10, and noon (Spanish) mass. Please contact Molly Rodriguez if you can help. 337-802-2124. Thank you.

In Thanksgiving to our Lord, for blessing us on

our 62nd Wedding Anniversary.

Genaro (Jerry) & Lucila Peña

SATURDAY August 25 6:00p.m. Fall Festival Launch Party (Auditorium) SUNDAY August 26 9:00A.M CCE Registrations (Auditorium) MONDAY AUGUST 27 1:00p.m. Bridge (129) 6:00p.m. Youth Confirmation Parents Meeting (129) 7:00p.m. Healing Mass (Church) TUESDAY AUGUST 28 9:30a.m. Disciples of Jesus & Mary (215) 10:30a.m. Crafts from the Heart (Nursery) 6:00p.m. Sacraments 1 Parents Meeting (Auditorium) 7:00p.m. Cub Scouts Meeting (Morton/205) WEDNESDAY August 29 6:00p.m. 2nd year Communion Parents Meeting (Auditorium) 7:00p.m. Grupo de Oración Practica (Morton) 7:00p.m. Youth Group Meeting (202) THURSDAY August 30 6:30p. King & Queen Contest Meeting (Auditorium) 7:00p.m. Legion of Mary (203) 7:00p.m. Preparación Al Matrimonio (215) FRIDAY August 31 SATURDAY September 1 9:00a.m. Legion of Mary Pic-Nic (Morton) 7:00p.m. MFCC Meeting (Auditorium) SUNDAY September 2 After all Masses Donut Sunday (Foyer)

**Confessions on Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.; by Appointment Only **

Confessions are available every Saturday from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / VIGÉSIMO PRIMER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

~FAITH FORMATION~ Registration for Faith Formation is open

Visit us at the office from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Mon-day through Thursday to register your children for next year. Classes are not just for sacraments, this is an educa-tion of the Faith for all grades, even if the children do not need a sacrament. Everyone is welcome. What we need: --Baptism certificate -The child is needed for a photo

Classes start Sunday, September 9th. Please note the new class schedule: Schedule “A” 1-6 grade . From 8:30 –9:45a.m. English and Spanish classes. Schedule “B” 7-12 grade. From 9:30a.m.-1:15p.m. English only Schedule “C” 1-6 grade. From 10:00-11:15a.m. English and Spanish classes.

HEALING MASS Our next Spanish Healing Mass will be on Mon-

day, August 27 at 7 p.m. in the Church. Everyone is invited!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MISA DE SANACIÓN

Nuestra próxima Misa de Sanación en español se-rá el lunes 27de Agosto a las 7 p.m. en la Iglesia.

¡Todos están invitados!

Have you thought about becoming Catholic or do you know someone who is interested in the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has yet to complete your sacraments of initia-tion, mainly Confirmation? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for you. Our sessions will begin in early September. For more information or to register, please contact : Silvia Nunez or Tom & Jennifer Piotrowski @ 713-466-4030.

Christian Initiation (RCIA)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Come join us on our next 50 trip to Montgomery, Tx. We will see the St. Francis Wolf Sanctuary and Fernland Historical Park. We will eat at Phil’s Roadhouse Grill. The cost for the trip is $13.00+ your lunch. Trip will be from 9:30a.m-4:45p.m. you can call Linda Arfele for information or to sign up at 713-858-6244. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th: Will be our POTLUCK luncheon at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. We still meet the second Sunday of the month and we have a great time and good fellowship. 50/50 CASH drawing. Gearing up for the Fall Festival in October!! 50+ CARD & GAME SOCIAL: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. in room 129. John Imhoff and Leonard Guerrero play great oldies and have delicious snacks. Come join us or come bring a game you would like to teach us. “OUTSTANDING SENIOR.COUPLE FOR 2018: Guess what? This year, representing St. Matthew’s, we have selected Kathy Cook and Janie Guerrero. They will be recognized at the Northern Recognition Celebration on November 4th at Shirley Acres. Tickets will be on sale now; make checks payable to Northern Senior Senate. Tickets are $30 a couple. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th: Cheryl Park will be walking for “Run & Walk for Life”. She welcomes any donation made to help sponsor her in this wonderful effort to help the growing mission of the Blue Blossom Pregnancy Center, a program of the Houston Coalition for Life!

To all who contributed to the school supply drive for Ermel Elementary.

Catholic Daughters of America: Will hold a parent meeting on Thursday, Au-gust 30th in the auditorium at 6:30p.m. for all contestants for the King & Queen contest. You can attend even if you have not signed up and wish to do so. Please make every effort to at-tend since contest rules and guidelines will be covered. THANK YOU.

50+ Club News

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! A Worldwide Marriage

Encounter is a time to celebrate our bless-

ings as a married couple. It is about im-

proved communication and less disillu-

sionment. Couples who attend, frequently report re-

newed hope, love and happiness. These three days

can change your married life. The next scheduled

weekend this year will be Oct 12-14. Find out more or

sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call (713) 482-1791

VIGÉSIMO SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Deuternomino 4:1-2;Salmo 15; Santiago 1:17-18;Marcos 7:1-8 Por favor tome un momento para leer las lecturas del próximo do-mingo para poder recibir más claramente las bendiciones que Nues-tro Señor nos envía cuando se proclama la Palabra de Dios durante la Santa Misa.

FORMACIÓN EN LA FE Las registraciones para la formación en la fe están abiertas Puedes venir a la oficina de lunes a jueves de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. para registrar a tus hijos en el próximo ciclo escolar. Las clases no son solo para sacramentos, educación en la fe para todos los grados y todos son bienvenidos, aunque no requieran sacramentos. Se requiere: --Acta de bautizo y --Al niño para tomarle una foto

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 AUGUST 26, 2018

RICA

¿Has pensado en convertirte en

católico o conoces a alguien que

esté interesado en la fe católi-

ca? ¿Es usted un católico

bautizado que todavía tiene que

completar sus sacramentos de ini-

ciación, principalmente la Confirmación?

RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adul-

tos) es para ti. Nuestras sesiones comen-

zarán a principios de Septiembre. Para ob-

tener más información o para regis-

trarse,comuníquese al 713-466-4030.

Lecturas para el próximo domingo 2 de septiembre del 2018 Lo Que Necesitamos:

• Patrocinadores: Necesitamos patrocinadores para nuestras cabinas del festival. Por favor considere apuntarse para patrocinar un puesto . Las formas estan disponibles en la Iglesia ó puede recojer una en la oficina.

• Bebidas Y Briskets: Estamos aceptando donaciones de bebidas de refrescos de 2 litros y paquetes de botellas de agua. Necesitamos 14 briskets mas. Por favor traiga sus donaciones a la oficina o déjelos en las entradas de

la Iglesia. No dejen briskets en la Iglesia!

• Venta de Garaje: Sí tiene articulos nuevos o semi-usados y desea donarlos para nuestra venta de garaje, puede traer sus donaciones a la oficina de la parroquia. (ahorita no esta-mos aceptando ropa ó electronicos.) Gracias.

Voluntarios: Necesitamos voluntarios para la caseta de papas al horno, si está interesado comuníquese con Molly Rodriguez al 337-802-2124 o con Jose Narvaez al 832-594-9018. Gracias.

Boletos de Rifa Boletos para la rifa: Hay pequeños sobres blancos ubicados en los carritos de la rifa para aquellos que desean comprar boletos. Además, puede usar los buzones (situados a ambos lados de la iglesia) para devolver los talones de boletos vendidos con el dine-ro incluido o entregarlos en la oficina de la parroquia. Gracias.

Las clases comenzaran el domingo 9 de Septiembre. Tome nota de nuestro nuevo horario:

Horario “A” 1-6 grado: 8:30 a.m. a 9:45 a.m. ; classes en Ingles y Español.

Horario “B” 7-12 grado: 9:30 a.m. a 1:15 p.m.; classes en Ingles solamente.

Horario “C” 1-6 grado: 10:00 a.m. a 11:15 a.m.; classes en Ingles y Español

Gracias a todas las personas que donaron utiles

escolares para la escuela Primaria Ermel.

Las Hijas Catolicas de las Americas: Habra una reunion para los padres el jueves, 30 de Agosto a las 6:30p.m. en el auditorio para los Concursantes del Concurso de Rey y Reina del Festival de Otoño 2018. Por favor haga todo lo posible para asistir ya que las reglas del concurso serán cubiertas. Todavia pueden asistir y inscribirse para el concurso. Gracias.

Voluntarios: Se necesitan voluntarios para ayudar a vender bole-tos para la rifa en la Iglesia Católica St. Ambrosio, el sábado 8 de septiembre después de la misa de 5p.m. y domingo, 9 de septiem-bre después de la misa de 8, 10 y mediodía. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Molly Rodriguez si puede ayudar. 337-802-2124. Gracias.

Preparación al Matrimonio

El programa de Preparación para el Matrimonio empezara el jue-ves 30 de Agosto a las 7p.m. en el salon 203, aqui en la Iglesia de San Mateo. Para todas las parejas interesadas en contraer matri-monio deben por los menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la Boda, asistir al programa. Para mas información pueden conmunicarse con Marcelo ó Emma al 713-824-2726, 832-516-2619.

¡NO ES DEMASIADO TARDE! Un Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial es un momento para celebrar nuestras bendiciones como pareja casada. Se trata de una comunicación mejorada y menos desilusión. Las parejas que asisten, con frecuencia informan renovadas esperanzas, amor y felicidad. Estos tres días pueden cambiar tu vida matrimonial. El próxi-mo fin de semana programado para este año será

del 12 al 14 de octubre. Obtenga más información o regístrese en:

A Stewardship Parish Parroquia Administradora de los Bienes de Dios

8-19-2018 Collection Goal: $10,000.00

Sunday Offering/Ofrenda del Domingo: $9,172.00 On-line Giving/Donaciones hechas por Internet $502.00 Children’s Offering/Ofrenda de los Niños: $176.47

Total Collection/Colecta en Total: $9,850.47 We Are Under -$149.53

Envelopes: 233 8-15-2018

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: $1,413.18 Bank Direct and Credit Card Donations available on our website www.stmatthewhou.org by clicking on “Online Giving” button.

TWENTY– FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / VIGÉSIMO PRIMER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) Parish Goal: $56,000.00 Total Amount Paid: $40,229.50 Paid Under Goal: $15,770.50 Percent Paid: 71.84%

Stewardship Reflection

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 26 That we experience the Peace and Joy God wants for us in serving Him and others. “If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve…As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to become a partner in the work of the Lord. A partner is a person who invests time in prayer every day, joyfully participates in charitable works and generously supports the par-ish and Church mission. If we say we serve God, we must actual-ly do something and not merely talk about it!

21º domingo en tiempo ordinario: 26 de agosto Que experimente-mos la Paz y la Alegría que Dios quiere para nosotros al servirle a Él y a los demás. "Si no te agrada servir al Señor, decide hoy a quién servirás ... En cuanto a mí y a mi casa, serviremos al Se-ñor". (Josué 24:15) Cuando nos comprometemos a servir al Se-ñor, debemos estar dispuestos a ser socios en la obra del Señor. Un socio es una persona que invierte tiempo en oración todos los días, participa con alegría en obras de caridad y apoya gener-osamente a la parroquia y la misión de la Iglesia. Si decimos que servimos a Dios, ¡debemos realmente hacer algo y no solamente hablar sobre eso!

Reflexión Sobre Las Lecturas

Come and See!

The Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom® invite you to join us for Praise & Worship and an introduction to our community on Tuesday, Sep-tember 11th from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3417 W. Little York Houston, TX 77091. Our community is a

chapter of the Marian Servants of Divine Providence®, founded in St. Petersburg, FL. We are an approved apostolate in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Our mission is to bring Catholics to a deeper under-standing of their vocation and mission in Christ, in the Church and in the world. Our ministries include Spir-itual Direction, Healing Prayer and directing the Spir-itual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We have a special de-votion to the Holy Spirit and to Mary. We seek holi-ness, promise obedience to the Church and place ourselves at the service of others through spiritual works of mercy. The community meets weekly for praise and worship, prayer and formation. For more information, please email Kelly Chen kchen@entouch.net Also see our website www.marianservantshouston.org