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St. Matthew the Apostle
Catholic Church 2715 North Sarah Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63113-2940
Office: (314) 531-6443 or (314) 531-6444
Fax: (314) 533-7318
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: www.stmatthewtheapostle.org
Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM
MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 AM, Church
Monday: 8:00 AM, Sts. Teresa & Bridget Rectory
Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM, St. Matthew Rectory
Thursday: 11:00 AM, Homer G. Phillips Apartments
Friday: 7:00 AM, Missionaries of Charity Chapel
Saturday: 5:00 PM, St. Matthew Rectory
Feast Days: 6:00 PM, Church
RECONCILIATION Sunday: 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM or by appointment
Parish Staff
Parish Life Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald
Pastoral Associate: Father Kevin Cullen, S.J.
Parish Secretary: Peg Murphy
RCIA Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald
Music Minister: Judith Jackson
Youth and Young Adult Minister: Pam Mason
Bookkeeper: Eric Thimsen
Pastoral Council
Sheryl Williams, Vice Chair
Jesuit in Residence
Father Daniel White, S.J.
COMMUNITY HELP ORGANIZATIONS
St. Vincent DePaul Society 2715 North Sarah Street 289-6101, mailbox 1169
Northside Youth & Senior Service Center 4120 Maffitt Ave. 531-4161 or 531-1937
St. Charles Lwanga Center 4746 Carter Ave. 367-7929
C. H. I. P. S. Health & Wellness Center 2431 North Grand Blvd. 652-9231
St. Louis Catholic Academy 4720 Carter Ave. 389-0401
St. Matthew’s Apartments 4067 Lincoln Ave. 534-5400
Stanley & Clayton Rice Family Center* 4145 Kennerly Ave. 531-6443
* CONTACT THE RECTORY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE FOR SCHEDULING AND
RENTAL OF FAMILY CENTER.
For instructions in the Catholic Faith, or in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,
Reconciliation or First Communion, call the Office.
For marriages, call the Office 6 months in advance.
Over 100 Years
in the “Ville”
Founded
1893
Founded 1893
Building the Kingdom of God
for over 125 Years in “The Ville”
Schedule for Acolytes, Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers
& Presentation of Gifts
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Second Sunday of Lent
Reading I
Genesis 12: 1-4a
The call to Abraham,
the father of God’s people.
Psalm 33
Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
Reading II
Timothy 1: 8b-10
God has saved us and
called us to be holy.
Gospel
Matthew 17: 1-9
Jesus’ face shone like the sun.
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Sunday, March 15, 2020
Third Sunday of Lent
Reading I
Exodus 17: 3-7
Give us water, so
that we may drink.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: The very heart of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church is Jesus Christ present on
the altar. Our mission, born at that altar, is to be sent forth into our neighborhood in
order to build up the Kingdom of God. The labor of this effort must address in deed
more than in word the needs of our people.
March 8, 2020 March 15, 2020 ACOLYTES
Brennan Anderson Jadon Trice
Jusean Archibald Louis Buck
LECTORS
Reading I Lillian Summers Marie Graham
Reading II Myles McCabe Jerry Hall
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Host w/Celebrant Steve Hutchison Peter Jones
Cup Margaret Ann McCabe Dorothy Egeston
Cup Peg Murphy Marilyn Dilworth
Choir & Pews/Host Venus Spain Tom Simon
Choir & Pews/Cup Isom Williams Sister Regina Bartman
Choir Cup Only Teresa Scurlock Lillian Summers
GREETERS/
USHERS
Art Chillers
Jerry Hall
Claire Hay
Myles McCabe
PRESENTATION
OF GIFTS
Holy Name Society St. Ann Sodality
OFFERTORY
COUNTERS
Melanie Wilson
Denise Martin-Harper
Patricia Hughes
Trevor Green
The monthly schedule is posted on the parish website:
stmatthewtheapostle.org.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Reflection: Our reading from the book of
Exodus recalls the wandering journey of
Moses and Zipporah in the dessert. At first,
the people were pleased to be freed from the
Egyptians. But they began to complain that
God was not caring for them. Do I see the
blessings of God in my life, or do I complain
about the places I note His absence?
Psalm 95
If today you hear his voice,
harden not your hearts.
Reading II
Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8
The love of God has been poured into
our hearts through the Holy Spirit
that has been given to us.
Reflection: St. Paul asks the Romans to boast
in the hope of the glory of God. The love of
God is poured into our hearts. The spirit of
God is given to us. We know that our Savior
has offered his life for us. Is my faith in God
seen by the way I live my life?
Gospel
John 4: 5-42
The water that I shall give will
become a spring of eternal life.
Reflection: The passage from John’s gospel is
another journey, taking us inward: into the
center of our being. On His way to Jerusalem,
Jesus stops at a well in a Samaritan town. We
witness His incredible encounter with this
woman. He knows her and her desires. She
discovers in Jesus the spirit and truth. Am I
discovering Jesus on my Lenten journey?
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked enemy defend me.
At the hour of my death call me,
bid me come to your side, that with your
saints I may praise you forever and ever.
Amen
Bible Study will be Tuesday, March 10th at
6 pm in the Rectory Library. We are reading
from The Book of Job 6 - 10. All are welcome!
Scripture Readings for
March 9th—March 14th
Second Week in Lent
(* Mass intentions)
Monday: Second Week in Lent
Dn 9: 4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6: 36-38
*World Peace
Tuesday: Second Week in Lent
Is 1: 10-20; Ps 50; Mt 23: 1-12
*Shannon Stuart
Wednesday: Second Week in Lent
Jer 18: 18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20: 17-28
*Ruth P. Murphy
Thursday: Second Week in Lent
Jer 17: 5-10; POs 1; Lk 16: 19-31
*Samuel Egeston
Friday: Second Week in Lent
Gn 37: 3-28; Ps 105; Mt 21: 33-46
*Benefactors
Saturday: Second Week in Lent
Mi 7: 14-20; Ps 103; Lk 15: 1-32
*Deceased of the Parish
Sunday, March 8, 2020
PASTOR’S CORNER
Lent has begun. We continue on this
journey together. Can I take advantage of
the Lenten events by joining others at
special devotions, prayers, fish fries, public
talks or doing good works? We list some of
the offerings in our neighboring parishes in
the North City Deanery.
Our Lenten journey also sheds light on
the daily journeys we each are living.
During this presidential election year,
are we aware of how to help everyone
find their voices through the power of
voting rights? Growing gun violence
shocks our community, are we aware of
how to support the advocates and police
in creating safer environments in the city
and our neighborhoods? Blowing winds,
weather patterns and natural disasters,
and the flu and the spreading of the
coronavirus effects us, are we prepared
to respond quickly to help family and
neighbors with unexpected disasters?
Both Archbishop Carlson and Pope
Francis offered Lenten reflections to all
Catholics. Am I forming my own Lenten
reflection on how I wish to better live
out my love of Jesus.
Our Lenten journey is a time to deepen
in prayer, encourage abstinence and
fasting, and engage in almsgiving and
good deeds. May this year’s Lenten
journey together help each of us respond
generously to the love of Jesus.
Pastoral Team
WE REMEMBER Margaret Bland, Shawn C. Chillers,
Roland Dyer, Janet Goughisha,
Charles Hart, Thad Hollie,
Lloyd A. Hunt, Jr., Oliver McCullum,
Agnes McGuire, Lee A. McIntyre,
Ruth P. Murphy, Edward C. O’Brien, S.J.,
Cinique Peterson, Russell Prisby,
Rose Mary Smith, Ollie Stafford, Arric Talley,
Henrietta Thomas, Joseph Thompson,
Mary Dodson Thompson, Rose Thompson,
Robin Turner, Devante Ware,
Ulas “Joe” Warren, Gloria Watkins,
Marsha Welcome, Eula Williams,
Frances Williams.
Birthdays for the Month of March Nile Trice—1, John Calvin Jones, Sr.,
Ashley Smith—2, Joyce Achenjang,
Henry Graham, Rorie Patton—3,
Asia Latham—5, Dionne Baloney,
Denise Martin-Harper,
Desiray Taylor-Oliver—9,
Arthur Chillers—12, Dale Egeston—13,
Carmele Hall—14, Liz Bell—15,
Daija Loggins—16
Jai Blackshear-Bryant, Bradie Wilson–19,
Christina Buck, Cameron Hollie—22,
Arnold Isaac—23, Erik Shannon—26,
Darnisha Griffin—27, Marie Graham—28,
Dana Chillers-King—29,
Josh Brinkley, Louisa Thompson—30,
Shay Chillers, Sallie du Maine—31
Anniversaries for the Month of March
None
February 29 & March 1, 2020 Attendance 118
February 29 & March 1, 2020 Offertory
$ 2,668.00 —General Fund
$ 150.00 —Online Giving
Weekly Goal $ 1,885.00
PARISH NEWS
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Total Offertory for the Month of March
$ 2,818.00
Recipients for the Month of March
1st Sunday: Black and Indian Missions
2nd Sunday: North Grand Services
(Tiny Houses Project)
3rd Sunday: Habitat for Neighborhood
Business
4th Sunday: Catholic Relief Services
5th Sunday: St. Vincent de Paul Society
RESTING AT HOME
HOSPITAL/REHAB/NURSING HOME
Liz Bell—Northview Village
Marsha Curry—Oak Knoll
Annie Cunningham—Village North Rehab
Lurline Short—Life Care
Remember in your prayers all the
Homebound and Sick of our parish: Angela Brand, Geraldine Chissem,
Henrietta Clay, Charity Green, Mary
Hoskins, Harriet Howard, Ricki Kibby,
Doris Mason, Gretchen McCullum,
Tiffany Mingo, Juanita Patton, Crystal Small,
Eunice Stafford, Bradie Wilson.
Lenten Season Lenten Season is our time for spiritual reflection and renewal.
During this Season, we try different types of prayer, like lectio divina or meditation. Resources include:
www.usccb.org/prayer-and worship; [email protected]; prayer-as-you-go.org or Jesuits.org
Prayer Reconciliation time is Sunday at 9am or by appointment
Deanery Confession time is Saturday, April 4, from noon – 3pm at Sts. Teresa and Bridget.
Our parish Stations of the Cross are on Sunday mornings at 9am.
St. Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist is Fridays at 11:30am
Holy Cross is Fridays at 6pm.
Sts. Teresa and Bridget is Fridays 3/13, 3/27 at 5pm.
Our parish celebrates the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Laetare Sunday, March 22 during Mass.
Fast and Abstinence Adults are invited to abstain from eating meet on Fridays during Lent.
Fast days are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, with one meal (or two smaller ones)
and no snacking between meals.
Fish Fries:
St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church - every Friday, 11am – 6pm
St. Gabriel Church - every Friday, 4 – 7pm
Most Holy Trinity - every Friday, 11:30 – 6pm.
Alms Giving and Good Works The Catholic Relief Services offer Rice Bowl Program to help combat hunger. 25% of the collection
remains local. 75% of donations go to overseas humanitarian relief programs in 100 countries.
Let us live our Lenten journey with prayer, fast and abstinence, and alms/ good works.
My our Lenten journey help us respond generously to the love of Jesus. Amen.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
PPC Meeting Summary
March 1, 2020
Our Parish Pastoral Council met last Sunday to review the election results as well as assign
newly elected members to their roles for the Council. Members discussed the Future of Parishes
Meeting and preparation for the upcoming Special Assembly. Members were given updates on
the major projects for the Parish.
The Council Members along with the Parish Life Coordinator thank the parish for its
recommendations for new Council members. The Council reviewed the results and recommended
assignments based on needs and skills. Our recommended new members are Martha Buck
(Secretary), Myles McCabe (Administration & Finance) and Jerry Hall (Spiritual Life &
Worship). The new members will join Sheryl Williams (Chair), Trevor Green (Vice-chair), Jim
Hauschultz (Christian Formation), Léna Jackson (Parish Life), and Joe Monahan (Social
Concerns) as of June 1, for a 2.5 year term. An opportunity will be planned to thank our outgoing
members and to bless our new Parish Pastoral Council.
The Future of Parishes held a meeting on Sunday, February 9. The Task Force presented the
new path forward to get to its final step: 1) each parish is asked to complete another Parish
Summary Report after hosting an assembly to collect input from parishioners, 2) a subgroup of
the Task Force will extract content from the parish reports and write a final report, and 3) the
final report will be submitted to the Archdiocese on behalf of the Task Force. A Task Force Core
team was identified to address future movements/ plans/ concerns and reconvene a larger group
if needed.
Next Sunday Conversation on March 15 is a special assembly hosted by the PPC. The Special
Assembly will speak about both the State of the Parish Survey information and the Future of
Parish summary report. Parish involvement is necessary to complete the summary report and
to develop strategic plans for our parish.
The contract for tuck-pointing the Church has been signed. The heating and cooling unit at the
Family Center has been replaced. The water / sewer issue is being worked on. Gutter and
plastering work will be needed, when the tuck-pointing is completed. The Parish received a grant
from the Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) and the Jesuits for these capital
improvement costs.
PPC Commissions Reports:
Laetare Sunday, March 22 will include the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
The current Family Center lease concludes July 31st. The Parish needs to find a new
tenant or absorb the loss of income for the next year’s budget.
Updated Parish Calendar
Sunday, March 8—Daylight Saving Time; Stations of the Cross, 9 am; Breakfast Club.
Tuesday, March 10—Bible Study, 6 pm.
Wednesday, March 11—Ville Collaborative, 5:30 pm; Admin & Finance Commission, 6 pm.
Thursday, March 12—Choir, 6 pm
Saturday, March 14—Bridges, 1 pm.
Sunday, March 15—Stations of the Cross, 9 am; Sunday Conversations/Special Assembly, 11 am;
St. Ann Sodality, 11 am.
Monday, March 16—PPC Agenda.
Tuesday, March 17—Bible Study, 6 pm.
Thursday, March 19—Choir, 6 pm.
Saturday, March 21—Spiritual Life & Worship, 9 am.
Sunday, March 22—Youth Sunday; Stations of the Cross, 9 am; Food Collection; Breakfast Club.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
IN REMEMBRANCE
Patrick W. Rush Patricia Rush
IN LOVING MEMORY
Mabel Hall Gregory Hall Leo Hall Jarvis Hall Gail Hall Mattie Hall
In Memory of
Clifton and Erna Martin
Alladin & Rezia Martin
William & Augusta Theriot
And All Family Members Who Have Passed
Habitat for Neighborhood Business We support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and others who share our mission to
increase commercial investment in under-served neighborhoods.
Contact Gladys Smith, Program Administrator, at 314-977-3625.
“Strengthening Neighborhood Businesses”
SAVE THE DATE! 37th Annual Lwanga Center Testimonial Dinner and Auction on Sunday, March 22.
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Themed “We Don’t Believe He Brought Us This Far to Leave Us!”
tickets are $65.00 each. Table of 10 for $650.00. Joining our parish honoree, Steve Hutchison, are Gracious
Lady Ophelia Wilson as Lifetime Achiever, Better Family Life, Inc. and Loyola Academy of St. Louis are Torch
Bearers. Ticket purchases due March 15th, and auction donations are still being accepted.
For more information, please call (314) 367-7829.
An African American Pilgrimage to THE LEGACY MUSEUM & MEMORIAL OF PEACE AND
JUSTICE in Montgomery, Alabama, June 12—14, 2020. Sponsored by the St. Char les Lwanga Center .
Includes Sunday Liturgy, Motor Coach Transportation, Drury Inn accommodations and 2 breakfasts included in
the package. Call Mrs. Cox at the Center for additional information. 314-367-7929. See flyer in back of church.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A TRUCK DRIVER JOB? Pass along the information that
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores are hiring full-time truck drivers starting at $15/hour! Spread the word,
Reach out to friends and family Share the following link: svdpstlouis.org/stores/employment/job-postings.
North City Deanery Speaker Series presents THE SPHERE OF FEAR: Thursday, March 12 6 pm - 8 pm,
at SLUH Chapel, 4970 Oakland, St. Louis, MO 63110. Mrs. Danielle Harrison, Director of Mission Integration
at Visitation Academy will speak.
In Loving Memory of
Leroy & Maudesta Gougisha Jerone “Ronnie” Gougisha
In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.
Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.
Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver
Loving Memory of
Michael L. Bell. Sr. Edward A. Bell, Sr.
In Loving Memory of
Stanley & Clayton Rice Ernest &Lucinda Rice John & Mary Briggs
Clayton & Althlee Williams
Be a member of The Holy Name Society
Breakfast Club—2nd and 4th Sundays from 10:30-11:30 am in the Family Ctr.
In Beloved Memory of
Carl Jacob Westfall
Carl Lewis Westfall
Sophia Alexander Westfall
Ann A. Parker William “Beanie” Westfall
In Memory
of
Beaulah & Walter McPherson
Mildred & Barney Simms
And Other Family Members
In Loving Memory of Jannia Fields
Vivian Kirksey Henry Frank Clay, Jr.
In Loving Memory
of
Ida Collins Albert Mason, Jr.
Lindell Collins Ernest Collins
Lindell Collins, Jr. William Collins. Sr.
In Loving Memory of Burton & Ruby Woods, Paul & Victoria Powell,
George Powell, Willie Paul Powell, Charles “Bobby” Powell, Elenora Ross,
Mattie Toney, Elijah “Joe” Turnage, Equellia Woods
IN MEMORY OF CECIL A. GRANBERRY, SR. 1939-2015
In Memory of Helena C. Anthony Shawn C. Anthony
Lloyd Tilghman Francis Tilghman
Theresa Tilghman John O. Tilghman
In Memory
of Harrison & Minnie Lee Josephine Neal Daisy Whitley Morris Lee Sylvester Bassett Lillie Johnson
Be a member of
St. Ann Sodality
Attend Mass regularly Meetings every 3rd Sunday
In Memoriam
Oliver McCullum Raymond Prisby, Sr. Levester McCullum Mary Prisby Holliday Ruby Williams Gladys Prisby-Ross Willa Mae McFarley Raymond Prisby, Jr.
Virginia Ann Saunders Russell E. Prisby Vivian Prisby
In Loving Memory of
James & Margaret Bland Theresa Frisch-Gordon
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Beloved Father & Mother and Grandmother
In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.
Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.
Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver
In Loving Memory of
Martin & Mae Duggan
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In loving memory of Thad Hollie, Jr., Esq.
“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abiding in the word of the Lord, because you
know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
IN MEMORIAM
Deceased Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Matthew
Beatrice Blackshear Leo Glaze Lillie Johnson
Henry Brown Cloteal Harris Al & Felecia Leake
Dorothy Cain Gwendolyn Harris Ruth Mitchell