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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 Thursday 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

“A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, ‘If you wish, you can make me clean.’

Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.”

Mark 1:40-42

One of our recently canonized saints, St. Marianne Cope, T.O.S.F. (Jan. 23, 1838 – Aug. 9, 1918) did something that many others refused to do: work with those suffering from Hansen’s disease. Letters were sent out to over 50 reli-gious orders of sisters requesting them to send sisters to assist those suffering from this debilitating illness. It was Marianne Cope’s Order, a branch of Franciscan Sisters serving in Syracuse, New York, that answered the call. In 1883 she along with six other sisters relocated to the island of Moloka’i on a huge leap of faith. She was well equipped for the mission. She was a registered nurse and had experience in hospital administration. Born in Germa-ny, she moved to the United States when still young. She was known for her intelligence, great organizational skills, stability and of course her deep faith that also gave her a spirit of perseverance. She eventually settled on the island of Moloka’i and made great progress in elevating the care of service that those in her care received. She separated the men from the women and children, greatly improved sanitation standards, and was selfless in sharing her many gifts and talents for the well-being of others. She continued the work of another canonized saint, Fr. Damian De Vuester (Jan. 3, 1840 – April 15, 1889), who died after he himself contracted Hansen’s disease. Sister Marianne nev-er did succumb to that illness. Like Jesus who reached out to the leper in need of healing, let us be open to showing compassion and mercy to those who are suffering from illness or are downtrodden. Fr. Dennis

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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 prepare 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 sacramental marriage, take time from your busy schedule as soon as possible to contact Judith Poston at 478-5016 for Marriage Preparation. Together may you follow the way of love as Christ loved you. (Ephesians 5:2).

NEWLY ENGAGED?

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Baptismal Classes March 5 & 12 (Parish Hall) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by February 24 Group Baptisms Saturday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. Parents & Godparents/ Sponsors must be in the Church by 12:30 p.m.

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.

Construction Update

It is always exciting to see the structure finally going up after months of underground work and site preparation. This coming week we will see a continuation of pouring of the main floor level. During that time retaining walls will be poured near the gym for the outside transition from the gym level to the lower garage level. Work will then begin on pouring the tilt-up concrete walls of the main gym area. Please remember to utilize the commercial parking area on Oakgate Drive in order to make the closer spaces available for those who cannot walk that distance. Updated time lapse videos, and new drone fly-overs are available for all to view at: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/VrhVBgbwuB. Click on “manual sort order” and change to sort by date added to bring the latest videos to the upper left of the previews.

ATTENTION

Baskets are located at the entrance of the Main and Guadalupe Foyers where you can drop off last year’s

palms.

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 celebrating 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 Antonio, with over 5,000 registered families, and arguably the par-ish with the most ministries and organizations and certainly the largest Catholic Elementary and Middle School! We have much to be proud of. In upcoming bulletins we will be an-nouncing future events that will be offered as we celebrate our parish’s 50th anniversary.

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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ASH WEDNESDAY February 14, 2018 Masses

6:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m. (half of school present); 9:45 a.m. (half of school present;);12:05 a.m.; and 6:00 p.m.

Liturgy of the Word Services 7:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.,

7:30 p.m., (Bilingual); and 8:30 p.m. FAST AND ABSTINENCE REGULATIONS

Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. According to the law of the Church, the requirement of fasting affects all those who have celebrated their 18th birthday but have not yet celebrated their 60th birthday. The rule of fasting is that only one full meal a day may be taken in addition to two small meals taken “to maintain sufficient strength”. Together, however, these two smaller meals should not equal a full meal. Abstinence refers to refraining from eating meat. The common estima-tion of the community is used to determine what falls under the category of meat. That would nor-mally include beef, poultry, lamb and pork. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years or old-er Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are to be observed as both days of fast and abstinence. All Fridays during Lent should likewise be observed as days of abstinence. There is no particular legal sanction attached to failure in observance. Yet as a Catholic Christian you will not lightly hold your-self excused, however, from the Lenten fast.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS The Station of the Cross will be held on Fridays during Lent at the Devotional Park 4:30 p.m. and after the Friday 6 P.M. daily Mass at St. Matthew.

LENTEN SACRIFICAL OFFERING DURING SUNDAYS OF LENT

The Sacrificial Second collections during the Sundays of Lent thru Easter Sunday are: Feb. 18 Catholic Missions among the Black & Native Americans Feb. 25 St. Matthew St. Vincent de Paul Mar. 4 St. Matthew St. Vincent de Paul Mar. 11 Catholic Relief Services (American Bishop’s Overseas Appeal) Mar. 18 St. Matthew St. Vincent de Paul Mar. 25 St. Matthew St. Vincent de Paul Mar. 30 Shrines of the Holy Land (Good Friday) Apr. 1 Rice Bowl (on Easter Sunday)

The Lenten Parish Penance Service

will be held on Thursday, March 22,

7:00 p.m. in the Church.

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, countless lives are spiritually transformed and uplifted thanks to the generosity of individuals like you to the annual Archbishop’s Appeal. Pray on how you can make a sacrificial gift to the 2018 Archbishop’s Appeal. A gift will help continue the Appeal ministries that form and educate future priests, deacons, and catechists, as well as provide food, clothing and other social service programs that aid the most vulnerable in our community. If you have already responded to the Archbishop’s letter sent to your home, thank

you for your generosity. If you have not yet had an opportunity, we invite you to pray and consider making a gift to this year’s Appeal. Pledge envelopes and pencils are available in the pews (and/or in the vestibule) of the Church. Once completed, place your Appeal pledge envelope in the offertory during Mass or drop it in the mail. Online gifts can be made at www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal or by calling the Office of Archbishop’s Appeal at 210-734-1604. Thank you for your prayers and generosity. May God bless you!

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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017

were mailed to all parishioners who contributed $500.00 or more. If you did not receive a copy

and need a statement for tax purposes, please con-tact the Administration Office at 210-478-5000.

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LUMEN GENTIUM 2018 AWARD Each year one parishioner is nom-inated for the Lumen Gentium Award – Light of the Nations – bestowed on Catholic laypeople who have demonstrated participa-tion in the Catholic Church’s mis-

sion to bring Christ’s light to all. This year’s recipient from our parish is Barbara Ann (B.A.) Nicholas. B.A. attends daily Mass and is present on Wednesdays and Saturdays to welcome those who are coming to the Sac-rament of Reconciliation. She is also a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher that supports the Church in the Holy Land. B.A. is always ready to help our parish staff and priests when we need extra help in various projects as well.

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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.

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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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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 February 11 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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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 Friday – Bingo

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 has been dissolved. 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 “The ashes mean I’m a sinner. The shape of the cross means I have a savior.”

–Fr. Mike Schmitz

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. February 14 – ASH WEDNESDAY! GO TO MASS! 2. February 17-18 – Guys’ Night In Retreat!! 3. February 22 – Sta on of the Cross Prac ce Begins – Thursdays (Time TBD) ***Service Hours Opportunity*** Please call or email Natalia Ramirez to sign up. Must a end ALL prac ces to receive hours. 4. February 26-27 – Lenten Mission Set-Up ***Service Hours Opportunity*** Please call or email Natalia Ramirez for more informa on and to sign up. Only 4 teens needed! 5. February 28 – Last day to sign up for the Spring 2018 High School Youth Retreat!

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES (FRESHMAN, CONFIRMATION, & JUNIOR/SENIOR)

Classes are being held in the St. Ma hew’s School from 7:15 to 8:30 pm. 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 ques ons. Class schedule for February:

Feb. 11 – All Classes in Session 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. School Feb. 18 - No Classes – President’s Day Holiday Feb. 25 - All Classes in Session 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. School

RCIA FOR TEENS

This program is designed for any teenager who would like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Bap sm, Eucharist, and Confirma on. Classes run through to the end of May. If you have any ques ons, please call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011. Class schedule for February:

Feb. 11 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Feb. 14 – Ash Wednesday – A end Service Feb. 17 – Day Retreat for Rite of Elec on 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Mandatory) Feb. 18 – Class in session - Rite of Sending (Mandatory) TBD - Rite of Elec on place and me to be announced later (Mandatory) Feb. 25 – 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 mee ngs 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 sta on). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Chris an beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual ac vi es that members of the Youth Group par cipate in. There is free food too!!! Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 for addi onal informa on. Mee ngs for February: February 14 – No Mee ng – Ash Wednesday & Valen ne’s Day

February 21 – Mee ng 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House February 28 – No Mee ng – Retreat Team Meets for the Last Time!

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 ac vi es with your friends, we meet from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson – the pink house just past the fire sta on). We feed you too! Call Natalia Ramirez at (210) 478-5011 for addi onal informa on. Mee ngs for February:

February 11 – Mee ng 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. VJ House – Valen ne’s Day Party February 25 – Mee ng 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. VJ House

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FREEDOM FINDERS – YOUNG ADULT GROUP Are you 18-24 years of age and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Ma hew Community?! Then come join the Freedom Finders College Age Group! Our goal is to con nue to strengthen and intensify our rela onship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and par cipate in ac vi-

es 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). Mee ngs for February:

February 12 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House – Valen ne’s Party February 19 – No Mee ng – Presidents’ Day February 26 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House

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Marco Acosta Dr. Olga Alarcon Carolina T. Aldrete Joey Alonzo Jose Alonzo R.J. Alva Maddie Barber Marlene Blake Joan Bleir Rhiannon Bleir Robert Bleir Michelle Bowman Karen Braun Reagan L. Breeding Andrea Camero Jeannine Campion T. Chavez T. Collins Bettie Conrad Laureano Couso M. Coward Ralph Dearth Frank De La Garza Carmen De Leon John J. De Leon, Jr. Michael De Leon Phillip De Leon Margaret DeMunbrun Clara Maria DiBlasi Sr. Shelia Donegan Julie Dotson Vicki Dotson Mark Elizondo Elda Maria Estrada Teresa Estrada Justin Flowe Tracie Foreman Margarita Garbalena Nora Garza

Frank Gebhardt Joyce Gebhardt Albert Georges Joe Georges Mary Jane Georges Kathy Gisin Bud Glavy J. Gonzalez Lois Goetz Richard Goetz Mary Govoni Shirley Grossman Jerry Gueldner Tyler Haskell Alvah C. Hawkins Charles Hayden Kristen Helky Christoph Henry Michelle Huff William Huff M. A. Iltis Josephine Johnson Daniel Kana Louis Konze Bill Lawrente Becky Leyva Jason McClung Joe Medellin Rosie Melendes Ed Michels Mary Michels Carolina Mingalone Antonio A. Molina, Jr. Cuca Montecel Laura E. Moreno Virginia Morrow Kenneth Narendorf Sr. Barbara Newton Kathy Nichols

Martha Nunez Rachel Olvera Teresa Overby Bruce Orey Uva Perches Herbert Picou Sandy Porter Phil Primacio Sheri Quinlan Mary Ann Resendez Ava Reyes Paula Reyes Gideon Ring Anna Rocha Irma Rojo D. Russell Lucy Seta Kellie Shivitz Annette Slater Wayne Slater Sylvia Smith Rose Sonnen Helen Steil Letty Stover Karen Sturdivant Kathy Toudouze Alic Trevino Juan Villanueva Dixie Wallace Carolyn Walton Irene Weber Anny Weekley Judy Wells Juliana Wetmore Myra Wiatrek Eugene Wick E. Wurz Msgr. Mike Yarbrough Bernard Zarazua

Mon. — 6:00 a.m. — Linda Tovar Mon. — 8:15 a.m. — Henry Almaguer, Jr. (Recovery) Rosario Gutierrez (Recovery) Mon. — 12:05 noon — Sr. Mary Lucille, RSM Yvonne Swierc Mon. — 6:00 p.m. — Angela Lewis Tues. — 6:00 a.m. — Kay Moczygemba (Recovery) Tues. — 8:15 a.m. — Gaston Heinrich Ursula Rodriguez Tues. — 12:05 noon — Sesilia Jang Dr. Jose Manuel Fuertes Tues. — 6:00 p.m. — Guadalupe Garcia (Birthday) Wed. — 6:00 a.m. — Cecilia Betty Almaguer Special Intention Wed. — 8:15 a.m. — Liz Boyle Margaret Trejo Wed. — 12:05 noon — Roger Hernandez Esteban & Maria L. Villarreal Wed. — 6:00 p.m. — Ruben & Delia Barrios (Special Intention) William B. Moon Thurs. — 6:00 a.m. — Ann & Mary Kowalsky Cesar Gonzalez Thurs. — 8:15 a.m. — Analorpavam Pillai Thurs. — 12:05 noon — Clara & V.J. Jeannin Patric Jang (Birthday) Thurs. — 6:00 p.m. — Mary Mendoza Ruth Alba Fri. — 6:00 a.m. — Mary Govoni (Recovery) Fri. — 8:15 a.m. — Jesse C. Rios Fri. — 12:05 noon — Pedro Cabrera Deceased Members of the Le Family Fri. — 6:00 p.m. — Msgr. Mike O’Gorman (Birthday) Presentation Sisters (Special Intention) Sat. — 8:15 a.m. — Afren Rajendra (Birthday) Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — David M. Tovar Mike M. Garza Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Luzinia Perez Alma & John Burke Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Walter & Doris Aubin Antonio C. Gutierrez Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Roberto Fernandez Alfonso Martinez, Sr. Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — For the Parishioners Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Francisco Javier Esparza, Jr. (22nd Birthday) Leo Lozano Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Savarimuthu Pillai William Stewart, Sr.

PRAYER LIST Please pray for those suffering from illness that they may find relief from their burdens, especially:

MASS REMEMBRANCES WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12—18, 2018

TRAFFIC CONTROL Due to construction areas, weekend Masses necessitate patience from all parishioners and visitors in regards to the parking areas. PLEASE follow directions of the traffic officers. DO NOT move the traffic cones. WE MUST allow room for emergency vehicles to reach all areas of the complex. We are doing our very best to accommodate everyone. Thank you for your understanding.

LITURGY OF THE HOURS — Psalms II THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES will burn this week in loving memory of Dee Allen. IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES OR THE SANCTUARY LAMP to burn in memory of a loved one or for a special intention for one week, please call 478-5003. ATTENDANCE for February 3/4, 2018 — 3,818

PRESIDER SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 17/18, 2018

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

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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