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October 19, 2014 • Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Heads or tails? There are two sides to every coin, and
often we utilize this fact to decide the outcome of things.
A coin toss determines who kicks off and receives in a
football game, of course, but there are undoubtedly other
occasions when we flip a coin—literally or figuratively—
to decide a course of action. The implication is that while
there are two sides, only one side is important.
HEADS AND TAILS . . .
We don’t know what was on the flip side of the coin
with Caesar’s image, but it probably didn’t say “In God
We Trust.” Jesus’ antagonists phrased their question
about the lawfulness of paying taxes to Caesar in such
a way as to prompt a simple yes or no answer. And for
Jesus, neither of these answers would have been good.
So he foils them at their own game, telling the Pharisees
and the Herodians to give both Caesar and God their
due, and thus recognizing the importance of both earth-
ly work and heavenly pursuits. Gotcha!
We are all called to some earthly work or vocation.
Whether it is a vocation in the clerical sense, the industrial or career sense, or in the sense of being single,
married, or part of a family, it is incumbent upon us all
to give the work its due. And as we do so, may we never
forget that just as the Lord led Cyrus by the hand, so God
leads us. In referring to our work of faith, Paul echoes the
essence of Jesus’ response to those who challenged him:
In our earthly work, there also is God. Ben Franklin once
wrote that nothing is certain but death and taxes. Maybe
that’s how Caesar saw it, too. Yet without even flipping
a coin, we can tell that heads or tails don’t really matter,
because we know that God is part of the mix.
Today’s Readings: Is 45:1, 4–6; Ps 96:1, 3–5, 7–10; 1 Thes 1:1–5b; Mt 22:15–21
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St. Matthew Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
REV. ROLAND D. SLOBOGIN, Pastor
REV. STEVEN J. MARINUCCI, Parochial Vicar
REV. MICHAEL J. DAVIS, Parochial Vicar
REV. MSGR. THOMAS J. KELLEY, In Residence
REV. MICHAEL J. LONERGAN, In Residence
DEACON ROBERT C. BURNS, Permanent Deacon
RECTORY: 3000 Cottman Avenue • Phone: 215-333-0585
SCHOOL: 3040 Cottman Avenue • Phone: 215-333-3142
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAYS: (Vigil Mass) 4:30 PM (Satisfies Sunday Obligation)
SUNDAYS: 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30 AM; and 7 PM
HOLY DAYS: (Vigil Mass) 4:30 PM (satisfies Holy Day Obligation)
Masses on the Holy Day - to be announced
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday thru Friday 6:30 & 8:30 AM
Saturday 8:30 AM
BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:45 PM on the first & third Sunday of the month
and the fifth Sunday of the month during the 11:30 AM Mass
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 8 to 8:25 AM, 3 to 4 PM
MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTIONS: after the Saturday 8:30 AM
PARISH REGISTRATION: Weekdays - 9 AM to 4:30 PM;
EVENINGS & WEEKENDS - By Appointment
WEBSITE: www.stmattsparish.com
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Saint Matthew Parish
October 19, 2014
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Repay to Caesar what belongs to
Caesar, and to God what belongs to
God.” - Matthew 22:21
Masses for the Week
Mon.
Oct. 20
6:30
8:30
Claire Duscher
Rose Graf
Tues.
Oct. 21
6:30
8:30
Agnes Monaghan
Edward & Gregory Hall
Wed.
Oct. 22
6:30
8:30
Rev. Daniel Dooley
Jane Frumento
Thurs.
Oct. 23
6:30
8:30
Sister M. Blandine, CSFN
Johanna & Aidan McDonald
Fri.
Oct. 24
6:30
8:30
Msgr. George T. Montague
L/D Mbrs. Sautter Family
Sat./Oct. 25
8:30
Helen Dever
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This Week at Saint Matthew
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third
Sunday of the month at 12:45 PM. It will also be celebrated on
the fifth Sunday during the 11:30 AM Mass. Prior to the
celebration of Baptism, attendance at the Pre-Jordan Program is
mandatory for both parents. Both godparents must be 16 or
older. If the godparents are not from St. Matthew Parish, they
must present a certificate of eligibility from their own parish.
Pre-Jordan Classes are held at St. Matthew Parish on Monday
evenings 7PM in the rectory. The remaining class for this year
is: DEC. 1. Pre-registration for the class is necessary - call the
rectory Monday thru Friday between 9 AM and 4:30 PM - 215-3330585 to register for the class.
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Marriage
The Sacrament of Matrimony is a holy covenant between a man
and a woman, entered into freely and solemnly before God. It is
to be witnessed by the community of faith. Engaged couples, at
least one of whom must be a registered, practicing member of
St. Matthew Parish, should set the marriage date with the
Church at least six months in advance. This will allow enough
time to attend the Pre-Cana Instructions, gather all the proper
documents, obtain any dispensations, and plan and prepare for
the liturgical celebration.
Oct. 20
7:00PM
7:00PM
Adult Choir Practice - auditorium
RCIA Class - rectory
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Oct. 21
10:30AM
6:30PM
Senior Citizens Mtg. - auditorium
CCD/Prep Class
Oct. 22
6:30PM
6:30PM
Legion of Mary - rectory
CYO Regional 1 Mtg. - library
Oct. 24
7:30PM
A. A. Meeting - rectory
Oct. 25
7:00PM
C.Y.O. Dance - auditorium
In order to give St. Matthew parishioners more of an opportunity
to receive the Sacrament of the Sick from their parish priests
this sacrament will be available after the 4:30 PM Saturday Vigil
Mass and after the 8:30 AM Sunday Mass. The Sacrament of the
Sick will be administered by one of the priests in the upper
church in the old Baptistery room (when leaving the upper
church this room is to the right just before you begin down the
front vestibule steps).
Oct. 26
10:00AM Special Ed CCD/Prep Class - library
10:00AM Family Mass - church
11:00AM Family Social - auditorium
1:00PM
Trunk or Treat (H/S) - parking lot
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World Mission Sunday
The World Mission Collection will take place
this weekend at our second collection. We are
called to this Eucharistic Celebration and to be
missionaries putting our faith into action in
support of the work of missionaries. Your
prayers and generous gifts to the Society for
the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission
Sunday support the tireless work of so many priests, religious
and lay leaders around the world as they offer practical,
emotional and spiritual care to communities. For additional
information visit: www.IAmMissionary.org.
Sacrament of the Sick
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Rest In Peace
Jane Burns
Herman Decker
Francis Kehoe
John Malin
Phyllis Renner
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Start With Gratitude
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness
received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of what impulse.
- Henry Van Dyke
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Everything Belongs to God
The first reading from the prophet
Isaiah concerns the Persian King
Cyrus, called the Lord’s “anointed.”
Cyrus deserves this title because he
ended the Babylonian captivity of the
Jews. However, Isaiah reminds us that
it was God who gave Cyrus his power.
He may be a great king, but “I am the LORD and there is no
other,” says God (Isaiah 45:5).
Today’s Gospel is also concerned with worldly power. In
the passage from Matthew, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus into speaking against the emperor. His famous answer is the perfect reply. Like the kings of old, Caesar can
be given the respect due his position, but everything belongs to God.
In the second reading, Paul gives thanks for all who are
faithful to Jesus Christ and his gospel. He, too, reminds us
that our call and the power to be faithful come from God.
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Treasures From Our Tradition
When the fathers of the Second Vatican Council met to discuss the sacrament of penance, they were required
to draw up a new rite, including several forms. The hot button for debate
was so-called “general absolution,”
by which a penitent could be absolved
of sin without confessing to a priest. This was a difficult
debate, compounded by widely varying traditions in both
East and West. Some were surprised to learn that the Holy
See had already given permission, during the First and
Second World Wars, for this form. In 1944 the Vatican issued a decree saying this form was valid under extreme
conditions, which bishops in mission lands and Latin
America took as a kind of “blanket permission.”
Thus, the fathers of the Council were alarmed to find this
practice fairly widespread, not only in war, but in peaceful
places with huge numbers of faithful and few priests. Although they eventually produced a ritual with three different forms, the forms are not considered equal, and the
enriched and revised individual form is preferred. The
enrichments include a welcome of the penitent, a sign of
the cross with an encouragement to trust in God’s compassion, new texts rich in the Word of God, praise for God’s
mercy, and a dismissal.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Pray For The Sick
Please remember in your prayers all the sick of the parish and
all those in need of special prayers especially:
(Babies/Children)
Kylie Brewer
Caitlyn Curran
Maeve Hollinger
Zachary Huot
Abigail Kirkland
Melanie Kozlowski
Joseph McGerry
Christian McQue
Hudson McShea
Caroline Metzger
Braeden Most
Michael Rahill
Meghan Rauchut
Christian Shiffler
Luke Zimmer
(Adults)
Joseph Adams
Helen Bergeris
Rose Marie Burke
Catherine Carr
Joseph Casey
Rosemarie Cichonski
Joyce Dougherty
Theodore Fluehr
Judith Hall
Michael Huml
Winifred Huml
Douglas Kirk
William Kuscin
Ray Lafferty
Dorothy Laudenslager
Rita Morck
Tina McCarthy
Daniel McHale
Joseph Nocitra
Joe Ritvalsky
Marge Roberts
Lisa Cross Shustack
Amie Smith
Barbara Sroka
Frank Tomasino
Donald Welsh
Lottie Wesley
Also please remember in your prayers the safety of our military
as well as all our deceased benefactors and parishioners.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
lower church
MONDAY following the 8:30 AM MASS
EXPOSITION - until 6:15 PM
please enter thru the handicap entrance
Altar Server Schedule
Mon. - Tues. - Wed. ~ October 20 - 21 -22
8:30 AM
C. Krapp
M. Masino
Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. ~ October 23 - 24 - 25
8:30 AM
N. Kenny
T. Overholzer
Saturday ~ October 25
4:30 PM
M. Smyth
A. Dovidio
Sunday ~ October 26
7:00 AM
M. McClintic
8:30 AM
E. McWilliams
M. Stears
10:00 AM
L. Morales
H. Milone
11:30 AM
L. Duska
R. Klepczynski
7:00 PM
D. Zaleski
M. O’Keefe
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Sanctuary Memorial Fund
On the occasion of a funeral or settlement of an estate,
remember your loved ones with a donation to the Saint Matthew
Sanctuary Memorial Fund - for the upkeep of the Sanctuary and
replacement of equipment: a true living memorial - with a
remembrance in the Masses and prayers of the parish
community. Donors and their intentions will be inscribed in our
Sanctuary Fund Memorial Book found in the back of the upper
church.
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St. Matthew Scrip Program
HOURS
SUNDAY (School) - 9 to 11:30 AM
MON. thru FRI. (School) 7:30 to 11 AM
THURS. & FRI. (Convent) 6:30 to 7:30 PM
SATURDAY (School) 9 to 10:30 AM
St. Matthew Scrip Program
Sells Gift Cards
All Parishioners are welcome to
participate in this Fundraising Program
Gift Cards are available for:
Supermarkets, Restaurants,
CVS Pharmacy, Coffee Shops,
Toys R Us, ITUNES,
various Retail Shops,
Pet Stores, Florist, and
Amazon on-line shopping. . .
Please visit our Scrip Office
located in the school
(3040 Cottman Avenue) for a complete
list of stores available
Questions call - 215-333-3142
Because parishioners are so supportive of the
parish, parents of St. Matthew school children
are asked to be supportive of the school by attending Mass weekly and contributing $15 to the
Sunday collection for the fiscal school year,
July 1, 2014 to the last Sunday in June 2015.
~~ June 29th ~~
Donations received after the LAST SUNDAY in
June will be credited to the following school
year.
Sunday Bulletin Policy
Articles for publication in our Sunday Bulletin must be received before 10AM on the preceding Monday. Articles received after 10AM will be published the following Sunday
[room permitting]. Please type or print all notices. A telephone number & name MUST be given so that interested
readers might find additional information. The Sunday Bulletin cannot afford to print personal ads for obvious reasons (its purpose among other things, is to announce
church/school related activities).
St. Matthew Community News
St. Matthew Seniors Trips - THURS., NOV. 13 -
9:30AM - Tropicana Casino - $16 ($13 slot play);
THURS., DEC. 4 - 9AM - Peddlers Village - $59. (tax/
tip incl.) - shopping at Penn’s Purchase - lunch
Cock ‘n Bull (choice of Chicken Marsala/Broiled Salmon); “Rail &
Sail” - 5 day/4nights - SUN., SEPT. 27 to THURS., OCT., 1, 2015 $700 p/p or $868 single - includes: Mystic, Conn., Boston City Tour,
4 train rides, 3 cruises, 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners & more reservations call Jeannie Maguire 215-332-8940.
The Pilgrim Virgin - The Legion of Mary invites
parishioners to welcome the Pilgrim Virgin statue into
their homes for a period of two weeks - please call Anne
Farley - 215-332-9092.
Martha’s - a group of parishioners that help clean
our church are in need of your help - if you can
spare (1) hour every MON. between 9 & 10AM or what
ever you could offer would be greatly appreciated please call Marge - 215-624-3148.
Decorating Committee - if you are willing to
volunteer your time & talents your help is surely
needed - a Planning & Decorating Group for
seasonal decorating (Christmas & Easter) is being
created for our upper & lower churches - your ideas
are welcome - “what a rewarding experience” contact Joan Barber - 215-637-1329
Saint Matthew Outreach Ministry
Grocery Drive - Sunday - November 2
Outreach will be collecting non-perishable canned
goods on the church parking lot on SUN., NOV. 2 before
all the Sunday Liturgies. These goods will be stored in
the rectory meeting room and distributed to families
within our parish who may be experiencing financial
difficulties during the upcoming winter months.
We have a need for any kind of
canned meats such as tuna, stews,
ham, turkey, chicken, etc. Also needed
are peanut butter and jelly, canned
vegetables, tomato sauce, canned
fruits, dry milk, coffee, tea, juice,
ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, laundry detergents, Chunky soups. Meals
in one such as ravioli, beef stew etc. We have served
many families in the past and our food bank is nearly
depleted. Your generous response is greatly appreciated by all the families that are served throughout the
year.
If you are having financial difficulties, contact Pat at
215 338-4135. All calls are confidential.
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Mass of the
Recently Deceased
Sunday
November 2, 2014
8:30 AM in the Upper Church
This Mass commemorates
members of our Community who
died this past year.
A gathering with refreshments
will follow in the auditorium.
Please call the rectory
Monday through Friday
9 AM to 4 PM – 215-333-0586
on or before Monday
October 27th
If you plan to attend
Saint Matthew
Designer Bag Bingo
Friday - November 14
7 to 11 PM
school auditorium
Tickets $30 & include10 rounds of Bingo,
desserts, soft drinks, coffee & tea. All tickets are for advance purchase only & are non-refundable. Tickets can be
purchased in the school office & tables will be available
for reservation. You are welcome to BYOB & snacks. Also
50/50 tickets & chances will be sold for gift baskets. Additional information: [email protected]
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Retrouvaille
Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!
Retrouvaille (Ret-tro-vie) - [is a French word for rediscovery] is a
Catholic based program. The Retrouvaille Marriage Program
offers help for struggling marriages. Tens of thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages
by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions
that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the
loving relationship in your marriage. For more information call
1-800-470-2230 or visit the web site www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
All calls are confidential.
A Catechesis on Family
4th in a series For World Meeting of Families - 2015
JESUS REVEALS OUR IDENTITY AND DESTINY
Jesus reveals who God is, including that God loves us and
reaches out to us. But Jesus also reveals what it means to be
human. The Second Vatican Council, speaking of Jesus as the
"Word" of God, taught, "The truth is that only in the mystery of
the incarnate Word does the mystery of man take on light. "and
In Jesus Christ, we learn things about ourselves that are true, . . .
and which we would not . . . Know . . . Catholics believe that God
so loves the world, that rather than leave us in confusion, God
took human flesh to disclose who God is and who we are . . . As
Pope Benedict XVI stressed at the last World Meeting of Families,
in Milan in 2012, "It is love that makes the human person the
authentic image of the Blessed Trinity, [the] image of God. "The
"image of God" phrase comes from Genesis . . . It suggests that
each individual person is precious, with unique and irreducible
dignity. We might abuse or use other people or ourselves, but
we cannot erase this truth of how God has created us. Our
basic dignity is not contingent on our failures or
achievements. The goodness of God and his love for us is
prior to, and far more basic than, any human sin. The image
of God abides in us, no matter what we do to obscure it.
Having been created in the image of God suggests that our
true joy and fulfillment lie in knowing, loving, and serving one
another as God does. To speak of men and women as the
image of God means that we cannot speak of humanity
without reference to God. If the nature of God is to be a
Trinity of communion . . . and if we are made in that image,
then our nature is to be interdependent. To be a person, we
need communion `Being a person in the image and likeness
of God thus also involves existing in a relationship, in relation
to the other, to be ourselves, we need each other, and we
need God. We need somebody to love, and someone to love
us. To be who we are created to be, we must give ourselves to
our neighbors . . . The model for this interpretation of the
person is God himself as Trinity, as a communion of
Persons . . . We may dabble in fantasies of self-sufficiency.
But we are made in the image of God - and if we want to live
as the sons and daughters of God that we truly are, then we
must accept God's summons to love God and neighbor . . .
But Catholics hold that theology is essential for
anthropology; in other words, we believe that an
understanding of God and his purpose for creation is vital to
any complete account of human beings . . . we belong to God.
God's love is basic to our identity, and more fundamental than
any anxieties, ambitions, or questions we may have. As Saint
John Paul II taught, the man who wishes to understand
himself thoroughly . . . he must with his unrest, uncertainty
and even his weakness and sinfulness, with his life and
death, draw near to Christ."
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From the Deacon’s Desk
[email protected]
Our passage today from the Prophet Isaiah is one that I find
fascinating because of who it is that God has chosen to help
him, and his people, rebuild Israel. King Cyrus the Great was a
pagan. He was one who was not part of the people whom God
had chosen. Yet, we read in this passage that God refers to
Cyrus as “his anointed.” This title is significant because in
Hebrew this exalted title is the root of the word Messiah.
We should find this rather stunning, and for some, shocking.
Why would God reach out to one who does not believe in him, or
know him? Why not accomplish the goal by working through
one of his own, instead of this pagan? Do we have a good
answer for that? What is to become of Cyrus? Is he in God’s
presence today in his kingdom? Is there any way for us to know
with absolute certainty, one way or the other? I would venture
to say that our answer is “no” unless, of course we are God, and
know everything that God knows, and can understand
everything that is in God’s mind. Of course, that would be
difficult, and to say that we do know for certain would mean
that we have a mind that is infinite in its ability to possess
knowledge, and thus is as wise and as smart as our Almighty
Father.
Isaiah is making it clear to us today that God is in charge. He
does not have to ask for our permission or our approval
concerning who he chooses to accomplish his work. He does not
need our approval concerning anything in fact. We learn today
that God can make his glory and power known through believers
and pagans as well. Cyrus was a unique king for his time. He
had great power and a mighty army. He conquered many lands
and ruled over many people. Cyrus, however, also had a respect
for the religions and customs of foreigners. This is evident when
he allows the Israelites to not only return to their land, but to
rebuild the Temple, and the city of Jerusalem.
God speaks to Cyrus in thunder. He reminds this mighty king
that there is a throne above him and God sits on it. He is letting
Israel know that he does whatever he chooses to do and chooses
whomever he wants to accomplish his will. He allows King Cyrus
to further his designs, but they are his designs.
The mighty King Cyrus has heard from the King of kings. Have
we, who lay claim as believers in our Lord Jesus Christ heard
from him. Is it possible that many who do not know God are not
seeing him because they don’t see him through us? Is it possible
for us to see God in the so called unbelievers because they are
allowing God to work through them? Isaiah seems to be saying
that we should look for God in all places, and all people,
including ourselves.
[Fr.] Marinucci’s Musings:
Let Us Celebrate the Feast of….Faith
The term “jargon,” according to Webster is - “special words or
expressions that are used by a particular profession or group that may
be difficult for others to understand: such as legal jargon.” Often the
term “jargon” is intended to have a disparaging quality … such as
legal gibberish. I have often heard the term used in reference to
theological and liturgical language … such as theological jargon of
liturgical jargon.
Certainly it is important for various disciplines to employ specific and
technical terms to capture insights and knowledge that cannot be
easily communicated in simple un-nuanced language. Theology and
liturgy also have many such technical, scholarly terms. What turns
technical terms into “ jargon, in my opinion, is that people like me,
preachers, teachers, and writers, use them to impress and even
obfuscate, rather than communicate and illuminate.
One important liturgical term which we hear very often as Catholics,
which I suspect might be jargon to parishioners is the word “feast” or
“feast day.” For example, a priest celebrant might say “today we are
celebrating the “feast” of St Matthew,” or the “feast” of our Lady of
Lourdes.” I’m not so sure that many people really understand the
deeper meaning that the church intends by using the term - feast.
Obviously the word “feast” carries a tone that is celebratory. We talk
about a special meal as a “feast,” and we tend to use terms such as “a
feast for the eyes.” The word “festivity” and “festival” connote a
celebration.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the former Pope Benedict XVI, In one of his
books on dogma and preaching, reflects on this issues. “A Christian
feast:” he writes “ … means that the human person leaves the world of
calculation and determinism in which everyday life snares him. It
means that for the moment he is freed from the stern logic of the
struggle for existence and looks beyond his own narrow world to the
totality of things. It means that he allows himself to be comforted,
allows his conscience to be moved by the love he finds in the God who
has become flesh, and that in doing so he becomes freer, richer, purer
… a clarion call to the forgetful folk who are aware only of
themselves?”
For Ratzinger, feasts are joyful occasions. The are opportunities for us
to enter into the deep Joy and the bright light of our faith that is our
strength against so much of the world’s ugliness and darkness.
Ultimately, Ratzinger tries to embrace the deep truth that sees faith
itself as the feast, and this feasting faith manifests itself liturgical in
daily Eucharistic celebrations that point to the wonderful events of our
faith: the birth, death, resurrection of Jesus, Pentecost, etc] and in the
saints, whose lives are living feasts of holiness and love.
Ratzinger says: In this world, joy is only possible “if there is an answer
to death, which is exactly what out Faith is: the definitive answer to
death. Every Christian feast day in the Catholic liturgical Calendar,
speaks about the joy of Jesus’ victory over sin and death, and how that
victory is handed on to us - and how particular events and particular,
holy people, [the Saints] manifest that victory to us in ways we can see
and touch.
We use the liturgical term “feasts” rightly, because our spirits are fed
and nourished at the lord’s table as we participate consciously and
actively in these celebrations, each one calling forth life where there is
dying in our lives. Every Eucharist is a feast - nourishing our spirits
and liberating the world and the human heart from death’s horrible
harvest: fear, greed, cynicism, selfishness, violence, hatred and
hopelessness.
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Prayer For Our Nation As We Prepare
To Elect Our Federal Legislators
O God, we acknowledge you today as Lord,
Not only of individuals, but of nations and governments.
We thank you for the privilege of being able to organize
ourselves politically; and of knowing that political loyalty does
not have to mean disloyalty to you.
We thank you for your law, which our Founding Fathers
acknowledged, and recognized as higher than any human law.
We thank you for the opportunity that this election year puts
before us, to exercise our solemn duty not only to vote, but to
influence countless others to vote, and to vote correctly.
Lord, we pray that your people may be awakened. Let them
realize that while politics is not their salvation, their response to
you requires that they be politically active.
Awaken your people to know that they are not called to be a sect
fleeing the world but rather a community of faith renewing the
world.
Awaken them that the same hands lifted up to you in prayer are
the hands that pull the lever in the voting booth; that the same
eyes that read your Word are the eyes that read the names on the
ballot, and that they do not cease to be Christians when they
enter the voting booth.
Awaken your people to a commitment to justice to the sanctity of
marriage and the family, to the dignity of each individual human
life, and to the truth that human rights begin when human lives
begin, and not one moment later.
Lord, we rejoice today that we are citizens of your kingdom. May
that make us all the more committed to being faithful citizens on
earth.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life, previously called upon
believers to participate in the Election Process and say the above prayer each
day until Election Day (November 4th). I support his plea! Fr. Roland Slobogin
CYO Sports Update
Soccer News - The results for the 6th weekend for our Boys and
Girls Varsity and JV “A” teams:
Varsity Boys lost to St. George 4-2. They are now 5-2-0.
Varsity Girls defeated St. Anselm 3-0. They are now 5-1-1.
JV “A” Boys defeated St. Christopher 5-3. They are now 6-1-1.
JV “A” Girls defeated St. Christopher Gold 3-1 and lost to St.
Cecilia 2-1. They are now 5-1-3.
Football News - SUN., OCT. 12 both of our teams played in the
first annual Crusader Cup sponsored by Father Judge High
School against Saint Jerome at Father Judge’s Ramp Field. The
Varsity lost 24-19 in a very exciting well played game. The JV
defeated St. Jerome 24-7. Honorary captains were current
coaches & former players Jim Fitzgerald (Class of 2000) & Mike
McKnight (Class of 2002) as well as former players Ryan
Fenningham & Mike Donohoe (both Class of 2005). Many thanks
to Chris Shields, a 2009 Father Judge graduate & a current St.
Jerome coach for organizing this great and hopefully annual
event.
Basketball Tryout Schedule - Our grade school fields “A” teams
for both girls & boys in the Varsity and JV divisions. These are
teams that the children must tryout for. There are no “B” teams
in grade school basketball.
Gr. School Girls: SUN., NOV. 2 - JV (Gr. 5/6 3/5PM), Varsity (Gr. 7
- 5/7 PM
Gr. School Boys: MON., NOV. 3 - JV (Gr. 5/6) 4:15/5:30PM, Varsity
(Gr. 7/8PM) 5:30/7PM.
H/S Boys: MON., NOV. 3 (Gr. 9/10) 7/8:30PM, (Gr. 11/12) 8:30/10
PM.
H/S Girls: WED., NOV. (Gr. 9/12) 7/8:30PM
Basketball Hall of Fame - The date for next year will be SAT.,
APR. 18 & we look forward to seeing everyone return again.
CYO Contact Information - Questions or comments regarding
CYO sports can be directed to Tom Schickling at 215-681-6904 or
[email protected] by email. For quicker updates on CYO activities, you can always
check Saint Matthew CYO News on Facebook.
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High School News
Holy Ghost Prep - OPEN HOUSE - SUN., OCT. 19 - 11AM/2PM; 8th gr.
ENTRANCE EXAM - SAT., NOV. 1 - 8:30AM - questions - 215-539-0811
- www.holyghostprep.org/admissions.
Roman Catholic HS - OPEN HOUSE - SUN., OCT. 26 - 3PM - for more
information call 215-627-1270 x 159 or romancatholichs.com.
Archbishop Ryan HS - “A Closer Look” TUES., OCT. 29 - 7/8PM in
the school library for 8th grade families ONLY - to reserve a seat
call Pam McPeak - 215-637-1800 x 281. ~~[seating limited] ~~
Saint Hubert SH - OPEN HOUSE - THURS., OCT. 30 - 6:30/8:30PM;
SCHOLARSHIP/ENTRANCE EXAM - SAT., NOV. 15 & 22 - 8AM - questions - 215-624-6840 x 258 - www.huberts.org/exam.
LaSalle College HS - OPEN HOUSE - SUN., NOV. 9 - 11AM/2PM for
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Fall Craft Show - will be held TODAY, OCT. 19 sponsored by Fr.
Judge Mothers’ Assn. - (school store will be open) Crafters are
welcome to participate [ALSO] a Precious Medal Buyer, IGC pays
the highest prices in the 5 county area for anyone interested in
selling unwanted gold, silver & copper (jewelry, coins, flatware) please call 215-338-9494 x 3007.
Craft Show - will be held on SAT., OCT. 25 - 9AM - St. Hubert HS
cafeteria - questions 215-624-6840 - for vendor reservation form:
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Gettysburg Bus Trip - sponsored by St. Dominic Respect Life SAT., NOV. 1 - leaving St. Dominic 7AM/8PM - pilgrimage to the
Shrine, Stone House, Seton Garden, St. Joseph Cemetery buffet lunch Historic Dobbins Inn - off to Gettysburg Battlefield $90. - reservations Susan Silcox - 215-882-0399.
Holiday Craft Show - sponsored by Holy Ghost Prep will be held
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baskets & food - questions Jana Detrick - 215-431-5533.
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