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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. 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

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE “Those who say, ‘I know him,’

but do not keep his commandments are liars, and the truth is not in them.

But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him.” I John 2:4-5

Many have heard the phrase “Walk the Talk” which implies our actions need to match up with our be-liefs and life of faith. The passage above from this Sunday’s Second Reading from I John 2:1-5a fur-ther emphasizes our need to be authentic by not just speaking God’s commandments but living them out. Therein lies the problem. Sin is insidious and wrecks our best intended plans to walk in God’s truth. Easter reminds us that Jesus precisely came to lib-erate us from the trappings of sin. The word “sin” occurs in the First Reading from Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, the Second Reading and the Gospel of Luke 24:35-48. In Acts in verse 15 we hear: “Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.” The Gospel of Luke chapter 24 vers-es 46 and 47 state: “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the

dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” Je-sus died to offer forgiveness of sins for the times we don’t “walk the talk”, fail to follow God’s com-mandments, or, as in another definition of sin, when we “miss the mark” – the high ethical stand-ard of conduct God expects all of us to abide by. The First Letter of John reveals that our greatest weapon against sin is love. The more we love God, the more it will pain us to turn against his ways. This had to have been the key regarding the sanctity of saints: they were as tempted by evil as we are, but their love for God was so great that they couldn’t bear offending him even with the slightest of sins. May we be people of integrity and truth, always seeking to follow Jesus who is the way, truth and life. - - Fr. Dennis

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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Apr. 29 Second Collection for Catholic Home Missions Appeal Social Sunday After all Morning Masses

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM May Class June Class May 14th 6:30 pm June 11th 6:30 pm Completed Registration by 4/28/18 Completed Registration by 5/26/18 Group Baptism 5/26/18 at 1:00 p.m. Group Baptisms 6/23/18 at 11:00 a.m. Completed registration packet is required by due dates. Late registrations will be moved into the following month’s schedule. Registration packets are available at the Administration Building. The child's state birth certificate is required. Please insure that all required forms are provided when packet is turned in! Those that have taken classes at another parish must have a letter of completion. Please contact Deacon Oscar Vela 210 478-5013.

Construction Update Last week the new sidewalk linking the school and gym was poured. The coming week we will continue to see the last of the upper roof steel being completed. Significant progress should be seen with the exterior masonry walls. The fire lane at the school will remain closed until April 20 to allow for removal of the casting slabs, which should begin on Monday, April 16. See the erection of steel with both time lapse and drone views 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 pre-views.

SPANISH BAPTISMAL CLASSES Deacon Rafael Lara will be conducting Baptismal Classes in Spanish in the Bride’s Room on the following dates: April 10th and April 17th at 7 p.m. in the Bride’s Room of the Church. Contact him at 210-601-0800 if interested in attending.

April 28 & 28 we will take up the second col-lection Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right

now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because they are unable to fund the essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

WINGS Faith furnishes prayer with wings, without

which it cannot soar to Heaven. --St. John Climacus

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FIESTA MEDALS ARE HERE! You may purchase them at the Church Office or after all Masses THIS WEEKEND.

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We offer our condolences and sympathies to the families of our parishioners who have recently died. Please remember them in your prayers. Carmen Barbosa mother of Armando Barbosa Robert Hahn, father of Glenn Hahn

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION There are many ways in which religious communities are organized. Some have a central authori-ty in a congregation, and others have a "rule" that is shared by all the members, but are a kind of federation of independent houses. Sometimes, congregations with distinct histories and ministries decide to merge. Several years ago, one of the largest mergers on record took place. Seven inde-pendent congregations of Dominican women religious, most in the Midwest, are now one new congregation enfolding more than seven hundred members spanning thirty-six states. The oldest of the founding groups, the so-called "Kentucky Dominicans," began as a frontier community in 1822. Other communities have European roots. To get to this historic moment, the sisters spent many years in conversation, and approved the new structure by a two-thirds majority vote. This was then ratified by the Holy See. The merger allows the sisters to pool their resources in order to be more effective in ministry. They are living the Paschal Mystery, experiencing Christ's dying and rising in an inspiring way. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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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 regis-tered families, and arguably the parish 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 announcing future events that will be offered as we celebrate our parish’s 50th anniversary.

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 contact the Administration Office at 210-478-5000.

ST. MATTHEW PARISH COOKBOOK

CELEBRATING OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY AS A PARISH As you know this year 2018 the Parish will celebrate our 50th Anniver-sary. In honor of the Parish, St Matthew Altar Society is planning to compile a Cookbook. You can’t have a cookbook without recipes…..so we are asking you to submit your favorite recipes. The name will be: 50 YEARS OF FAITH, FAMILY,FUN, AND FOOD. Now we just need your recipes. We are looking forward to receiving your recipes and thank you for your help.

In order to have the Cookbook ready in the fall for our celebration, we need your recipes by May1, 2018. Altar Society You may email your recipes to: majdupre@sbcglobla.net or mail to Marlena Dupre’ at 3 Orsinger Forge SA 78230.

We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, declare your wonderful deeds. - - Psalm75.2

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PERPETUAL ADORATION UPDATE

He Is Risen! During Holy Week we recall the events of the Passion of Jesus. We re-live the agony of Ho-ly Thursday and the horrific pain and suffering of Good Friday. At Easter we celebrate the most joyful event of history. The tomb is opened and the brilliance of the Eternal Light, the resurrected body of Jesus Christ, illumines a darkened world. At every mass we experience Easter when we are presented the Holy Eucharist at communion. We hear the words “The body of Christ”, then see and receive the host, and our bodies, our minds, our hearts and our souls are enlightened by the Real Presence of the Eternal Son of God. That moment just before actually receiving communion should be for us a mo-ment of worship and adoration. But that moment is all too brief. In the Blessed Sacrament chapel we have the chance to do what we cannot do in a communion line – spend time in the presence of the Blessed Lord Jesus. It is as if time has stopped at that moment of being presented the Holy Eucharist and we can wor-ship and adore Him as he truly deserves. The chapel is always open because many faithful people make the commitment to be there for a weekly hour of prayer and adoration. Please join us in spending time with Our Risen Lord Jesus. Sign up today! Call Mike at 210-579-0716 (voice only)

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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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SAVE THE DATE Our parish will be celebrating our 50th

Anniversary with a special Mass. We are blessed to have Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S., preside at our Anniversary

Mass on Sunday, November the 18th at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. After the Mass we will have a

celebration with more details to come. Please save the date.

PLEASE USE YOUR PRE-PRINTED ENVELOPES Registered members of the parish should be receiving a packet of contribution envelopes every month from St. Matthew. These envelopes have vital information printed on them to assist the staff in accurately posting and subsequently reporting your contributions at the end of the year. We are requesting that all parishioners make use of these convenient envelopes to facilitate our work here in the office. If on occasion, you do forget your envelope, please do one of the following: (1) Use the red and white envelope in the pew, being sure to write out your full name and address on the front of the envelope. Put your check or cash inside and drop it into the collection basket; or (2) You may also put a “loose check” (no envelope) in the basket provided that your checks have your name and address on them. St. Matthew cannot give credit or verification of donations made with “loose cash,” that is, cash which is not in a clearly marked envelope. Full name and address are important because of the large numbers of parishioners with similar names. We at St. Matthew are grateful for the generosity of our members. In addition, we would like to be of assistance to you when tax season comes around by providing you with an accurate accounting of your sacrificial giving. In order to accomplish this, we are in great need of your help in the ways outlined above. May God bless you for your continued support of our parish. Thank you very much.

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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, Art Group 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 APRIL DAYS OF CLOSURE Friday, April 20 – City-wide managers’ meeting Friday, April 27 – Fiesta San Jacinto (Battle of Flowers Parade) HAIR CUTS FOR SENIORS Haircuts for senior citizens will start again on Thursday, March 1st, from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the Senior Center located in the Parish Hall. The price will be $7.00. ART GROUP The Senior Center Art Group will continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. If you are a senior citizen and like to paint, please consider joining this talented and friendly group of seniors. Or if you would like to, please drop by on a Thursday morning, and visit with this group. You are welcome. 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

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

UPCOMING EVENTS ALL CONFIRMATION PAPERWORK AND SERVICE HOURS DUE ASAP! Confirma on #1: April 19, 2018 – Call or email if you do not know your date.

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. CONFIRMATION DATES: By teacher/class. April 19, 2018 – Miguel Figueroa, Carleigh Lutz, Jessica Gu errez, Louis Ullrich, Erin Fallon May 10, 2018 – Gloria Reyna, Tim Hannie, Suzanne and Dicky Putz, Nick Leija, Juan Pablo Gomez

RCIA FOR TEENS This program is designed for any teenager who would like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Bap sm, Eucharist, and Confir-ma 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 April:

Apr. 15 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Apr. 22 – Class in Session – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. MFC Rm. 101 Apr. 29 – 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 April:

April 18 – Mee ng 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House April 25 – Mee ng 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House

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 April:

April 22 – Mee ng 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. MFC Gym – Sports Night

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 Com-munity?! Then come join the Freedom Finders College Age Group! Our goal is to con nue to strengthen and intensify our rela on-ship 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 April:

April 16 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House April 23 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House April 30 – Mee ng 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House

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Dr. Olga Alarcon Carolina T. Aldrete Joey Alonzo Jose Alonzo R.J. Alva Erasmo Alvarez, Jr. Socorro Alvarez Kouros Bahrami Vincent Balagia Maddie Barber Marlene Blake Joan Bleir Rhiannon Bleir Robert Bleir Abigail Bowden Michelle Bowman Dinah Braun George Braun Karen Braun Reagan L. Breeding Betty Burke Charles Burke David Burke Julian Burke Andrea Camero Jeannine Campion Gloria Cantu T. Chavez Vince Chernesky Albert Chesnavage Viola Cobos T. Collins Bettie Conrad Laureano Couso M. Coward Addison Cunningham Ralph Dearth Frank De La Garza Carmen De Leon John J. De Leon, Jr. Michael De Leon Phillip De Leon Patricia DeLua Margaret DeMunbrun Clara Maria DiBlasi Sr. Shelia Donegan Julie Dotson Vicki Dotson Irma Dukes Mark Elizondo Teodora Ellis Elda Maria Estrada Teresa Estrada Joe W. Finnegan, Jr. Dr. Antonio P. Flores Delma Flores Justin Flowe Tracie Foreman

Margarita Garbalena Pedro Garcia Nora Garza Frank Gebhardt Joyce Gebhardt Albert Georges Joe Georges Mary Jane Georges Kathy Gisin Bud Glavy Carmen Gomez Maria Gonzales J. Gonzalez Lois Goetz Richard Goetz Mary & Paul Govoni Sylvia Griffith Shirley Grossman Jerry Gueldner Tyler Haskell Alvah C. Hawkins Charles Hayden Kristen Helky Christoph Henry Michelle Huff William Huff M. A. Iltis Betty Janow Adan Jauregui Josephine Johnson George Jowers Daniel Kana Louis Konze Charlotte Krimmel Jeff Lamboy Bill Lawrente Becky Leyva Jason McClung Joe Medellin Rachel Meyer Ed Michels Mary Michels Carolina Mingalone Antonio A. Molina, Jr. Isaiah A. Molina Cuca Montecel Laura E. Moreno Virginia Morrow Armando Munoz Kenneth Narendorf Sr. Barbara Newton Kathy Nichols Martha Nunez Rachel Olvera Teresa Overby Bruce Orey Uva Perches Flor Perez

Herbert Picou Ravenna R. Pitts Sandy Porter Celia Price Phil Primacio Sheri Quinlan Mary Ann Resendez Ava Reyes Paula Reyes Gideon Ring Darrell Rivera Debbie Rivera Dianna J. Rivera Joei Lynn Rivera Reagan Rivera Anna Rocha Pedro Rodriguez Irma Rojo D. Russell Sarali Salgado Lucy Seta Kellie Shivitz Annette Slater Sylvia Smith Rose Sonnen Helen Steil Letty Stover Bernice Straughan Karen Sturdivant Florence Thompson Travis Thompson Dan Titerle Ethna Torres Manuel Torres Reynaldo Torres Bill Toudouze Kathy Toudouze Alice Trevino Ernesto Valdez Kelly Vazquez Juan Villanueva Margarita Villarreal Dixie Wallace Carolyn Walton Irene Weber Anny Weekley Judy Wells Juliana Wetmore Myra Wiatrek Frances “Pat” Williams Eugene Wick Alijah Wiser John Worch E. Wurz Msgr. Mike Yarbrough Bernard Zarazua

Mon. — 6:00 a.m. — Antonia R. Lopez Katrina Dry (Birthday) Mon. — 8:15 a.m. — Beatriz Martinez Eve Castiblanco (70th Birthday) Mon. — 12:05 noon — Enrique Espinoza Hilaria Garza Mon. — 6:00 p.m. — Mike Perez Olga Medina Tues. — 6:00 a.m. — In Thanksgiving In honor of St. Joseph Tues. — 8:15 a.m. — Tom Cole Tues. — 12:05 noon — V.J. & Clara Jeannin Antonio & Dolores Battaglia Tues. — 6:00 p.m. — Henry Bremankamp Wed. — 6:00 a.m. — Gloria Butcher Wed. — 8:15 a.m. — Slavku Vranjkovic (Health) Josu Reljanovic (Health) Wed. — 12:05 noon — Sharon Roberts Joseph Burge Wed. — 6:00 p.m. — Armando C. Riojas Rose Aréchiga Thurs. — 6:00 a.m. — Emil I. Moczygemba Thurs. — 8:15 a.m. — Joe Finnegan, Jr. (Healing) Thurs. — 12:05 noon — Rosie Crisostomo (Healing) Jesse Ruiz Thurs. — 6:00 p.m. — Carlos Delgadillo Gutierrez Fri. — 6:00 a.m. — In Thanksgiving Fri. — 8:15 a.m. — Panuncio Juarez Fri. — 12:05 noon — Luz & Antonio Hernandez Esparanza Castillo Fri. — 6:00 p.m. — Lucy Cortez Mireles Sat. — 8:30 a.m. — Sandra C. Deregla (Birthday) Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Lillie Moczygemba Helen Zakrzewski Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Josephine Merlat Mary Theresa Chesnavage Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Ron Willet Doris Middleton Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Claude Rodrigues (Birthday) Alfonso Martinez, Jr. Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — Olivia & Lucio De La Pena For the Parishioners Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Angel Mejia Sanchez Jose Plascencia Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Cecilio Trejo, Jr.

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

MASS REMEMBRANCES WEEK OF APRIL 16—22, 2018

How many times, God, have words of love been on the tip of my tongue and I have swallowed them? Next

time help me to speak them. Amen

LITURGY OF THE HOURS — Psalms III

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES will burn this week in loving memory of V.J. & Clara Jeannin.

THE SANCTUARY LAMP will burn this week in loving memory of Caesar A. Rivera.

MASS ATTENDANCE for April 8 — 3,667

PRESIDER SCHEDULE APRIL 21/22, 2018

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

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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 April 15, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 and 13through 22 1/2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS