December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Catholic
Parish
9303 South Chicago Road ■ Oak Creek, WI 53154 ■ 414-762-4200 ■ www.stmattoc.org
We follow Jesus as a welcoming Catholic community of believers, fostering a life of active prayer and worship,
sharing God’s word through education and action, and reaching out in service to those in need.
Parish Office
Phone .............................. (414) 762-4200
Hours... Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Email ......................... [email protected]
Parish Staff
Pastor, Rev. Patrick O’Loughlin
Deacon, John Stodola .............. 559-9957
Director of Administration
Kris Wegner ....................................... X 21
Parish Secretary,
Linda Anderson ………………………………..x 20
Administrative Assistant
Renee Rebisch ..................................... x 17
Liturgy & Music Director, Judy Wargin .. x 16
Child/Family Formation Director,
Carol Daun ......................................... x 13
Youth Ministry Director,
Shelly Madden .................................. x 15
Religious Formation Secretary,
Marge Schultz ................................... x 14
Parish School
Office ......................................... 762-6820
Principal, Julianna Barber ................. x 11
School Secretary, Diane Shadd ........ x 10
Parish Trustees
Secretary, Janice Beder– Yee (h) 571-0053
Treasurer, Mike Kuick ......... (h) 764-1313
Parish Council
Chairperson, Larisa Knorr……..(h) 736-3126
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You may come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to our Lord, Jesus Christ, and in his name
we bid you “welcome,” praying that you find peace, inspiration and friendship in this parish.
Parish Council
Alan Bronikowski, Lora Goedland,
Margie Kidder, Larisa Knorr, Mike Kuick,
Len Niemiec, Fr. Patrick O’Loughlin,
Mark Stake, Pat Trinko, Mark Wenig,
John Winter
Mass Schedule
Weekend
Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 7:30 and 9:30am
Sacramental Life
Reconciliation
Saturdays 3pm or call for an appointment.
Marriage
Registered, practicing members, call the
Pastor as soon as you are engaged and at
least six months in advance of the marriage.
Baptism
We welcome children of registered members,
practicing Catholic parent(s)/guardian(s).
Please call Deacon John Stodola for more
Information at (414) 559-9957.
First Communion
Preparation begins in first grade. Please call
Child Formation Office for more information.
Anointing of the Sick
First Fridays at Mass or weekends after
Masses. Please call Parish Office to register.
Parish Services
Sick/Communion Outreach
Requests for visitation of the homebound
should be made to the Parish Office.
Hospital Visitation
If you are hospitalized and wish a visit, please
call the Parish Office.
Prayer Network
Prays for personal intentions daily. To add
intentions, call Nikki Sunn at 414-762-8145
or e-mail [email protected] by Thursday
morning each week unless emergency.
Parish Membership
All Catholic adults living in the parish area
and regularly participating in Liturgy should
register with the Parish. Registration and
participation is required for reduced rates in
Parish School, Religious Education and Youth
Ministry Programs. To join St. Matthew’s, call
762-4200 ext. 20 for an appointment.
Question of the Week December 21, 2014
4th Sunday of ADVENT - Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38
Saturday, December 20
4:00 pm
†Charles Schrank
Sunday, December 21
7:30 am
The Parishioners of
St. Matthew Parish
9:30 am †Jennifer Peske
Tuesday, December 23
7:45 am †Jeff Blachowski
Wednesday, December 24
4:00 pm †Elmer & Blanche Mueller
6:00 pm
The Parishioners of
St. Matthew parish
Thursday, December 25
7:30 am
†Sam Ferrito
9:30 am
The Parishioners of
St. Matthew Parish
Friday, December 26
7:45 am
Communion Service
Saturday, December 27
4:00 pm ♥Roland & Nelda Starszak
52nd Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, December 28
7:30 am
The Parishioners of
St. Matthew Parish
9:30 am †Members of the
Browning Family
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth to a virgin
[whose] name was Mary.... Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall names him Jesus....” We can easily fall into the trap of thinking that
Mary’s YES was a slam dunk for her! Not the case. Mary could have said, “Can this
wait until I’m married? What exactly is the plan for this birth? What will happen in
the future if I say yes? If I am going to have this baby there are some things I need to
get done first.” Mary didn’t “negotiate” with God’s messenger. Instead she
responded, “I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your
word.” How was Mary able to be so trusting of what God asked of her? Perhaps the
answer is found in the greeting of the angel: Hail FULL OF GRACE. Grace is the free
and undeserved assistance God offers us so that we may respond to his call.
Throughout her life, Mary accepted the gift of God’s grace. That grace gave Mary the
courage to trust God with this wonderful happening that she didn’t fully understand.
QUESTION: How do I know when God is calling me to do something in my life?
Where do I find opportunities to receive God’s grace to strengthen me?
Your Stewardship Matters
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord be with you!”
(Luke 1:28)
Faith is a gift from God. During this Christmas season take time in silence and pray
to God. Thank Him for all the gifts He has given you. Try to set aside any anger or
resentment you have and really open your hearts to receive the gift of God’s peace.
This week’s collection $16,534
(256 envelopes out of 904 families)
“WeShare” is a new way of Stewardship giving online. Go to stmattoc.org. Scroll
down to “Give online” and follow the instructions. It’s that easy. School families can
also use this for their tuition payments. After registering, please let parish office
know.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas is just days away.... WELCOME!
To each person who joins us in prayer on the Fourth Sunday of Advent,
December 21st, and at any of our Christmas Masses or Masses
throughout
the Christmas Season, we extend a warm WELCOME!
To all our parishioners and to all who visit us during Christmas Time,
we ask God’s blessings on you and your families.
If you traveled to be with us, we pray for your safe return.
May you be bathed in the radiance of Jesus Christ, the light of our faith.
May you grow closer to him in the New Year!
Advent Services
Please join Deacon John & Laurie Stodola for the Sunday afternoon Advent
prayer service. We will pray, sing and prepare our hearts for the coming of
Christ(mas)! The service this Sunday will be held in the Little Brick Church at
the same time of 2pm. Please bring your favorite Advent prayers to share.
Christmas TV Mass
Christmas Mass on TV will bring the joyful
celebration of our Lord's Nativity into homes,
healthcare settings, and other places. Please
invite homebound loved ones to join in the
Heart of the Nation Catholic TV Mass on
Christmas Day at 7 am on WCGV channel 24
or WITI Fox6. The Christmas Scripture
readings, traditional hymns, and the inspiring
surroundings of an 1800's chapel will give TV
Mass viewers the gift of rejoicing in the
meaning and blessings of Christmas.
Anointing of the Sick
There will be a communal Anointing of the Sick
next Sunday, December 28 after the 7:30 am
Mass.
HNS Raffle
WWJD about Christmas Gifts?
You can’t think of anything to ask for Christmas? Here’s an idea. During the
past year we have discussed a variety of social justice issues including poverty,
environment, immigration, loneliness, and peace. Each of these requires a
great amount of prayer and energy to keep in perspective. Perhaps what we
need are gifts of the Holy Spirit like those mentioned in Romans 12: 6– 8.
These are identified as serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leadership, and
mercy. If we ask for these they are not going to come wrapped in silver paper
with a gold bow, but they may occur throughout the year in ways that we would
never expect – in acts of charity and selflessness that we never thought
possible. May you have a blessed Christmas and a year of peace and justice.
Reaching Out
December is already here. Our last collection for the year is the
Guest House. They currently provide shelter for 86 adult men
per evening. Among items needed are mops, brooms, alarm
clocks, razors, aftershave, playing cards, checkers and
household cleaning supplies. Gift cards for Walgreens, Target,
Walmart or movie passes. Cash is also greatly appreciated.
Please Return Communion Packs
We are happy to see people take Communion to the sick/homebound. But
PLEASE remember to RETURN your packet when you no longer need it, so that
others can use them. Many have been taken, but few have returned....
Save the day—Donate blood
St. Matthew will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, January
14th, from 2-7 p.m. in the Gathering Space. Appointments
can be made online at www.bcw.edu/stmattoc.org, by calling
Lynn Lopez at 414-416-4870, or after Masses in the
Gathering Space. Please join us for food, refreshments and a chance to win
Packer door prizes.
Holy Name Society will be
holding a raffle for a Troy-Bilt
snow blower. Ticket sales start
December 6 and run through
February 13. Tickets will also be available on the
night of the Holy Name Card Party, February
13th. They are $5 a ticket or 5 for $20.
Parish Calendars
The parish calendars for 2015 are now on the
table in the Gathering Space. Pick one up. The
Reaching Out labels will be coming out soon.
Looking for our Bulletin?
If you are unable to attend Mass because of
sickness or on vacation, there is an easy way to
still read the bulletin Our bulletin publisher (LPI)
puts the bulletin on the internet, go to
www.seekandfind.com and follow the
instructions.
Stewardship 2014
Please plan ahead! All contributions for 2014
will need to be in the parish office by December
31 to be credited for this year.
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December 21, 2014
Principal’s Corner
The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2015 is
"Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and
Service." This annual observance starts the last Sunday in
January and runs all week, which in 2015 is January 25-31.
Schools typically celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open houses
and other activities for students, families, parishioners and the community at
large. Starting the first week of January, my corner in the bulletin will be filled
with information on all the activities we've planned. This week, I'd like four
reasons for choosing a Catholic school.
We offer an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with
academic excellence.
We partner with parents in the faith formation of their children.
We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed.
We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and
life. Thank you for your continued support of St. Matthew Parish School
Mrs. Barber
Calendar Raffle
St. Matthew School had another calendar raffle drawing on December 7th
after 9:30am Mass.
The winners and prizes are
12/7 $25 Michelle Weiss
12/14 $25 Monica Zauner
12/21 $25 Len Niemic
12/28 $25 Stephanie Rival
12/25 $450 Char Zinda
$300 Linda Anderson
Thank you for your support of St. Matthew School.
Bach Chamber Choir and Orchestra Concert
St. Joseph Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd.
(Greenfield Ave. at 27th St.), Milwaukee
The School Sisters of St. Francis invite you to St. Joseph Chapel on Sunday,
January 4, at 3pm when the Bach Chamber Choir and Orchestra present a
concert featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” selections from Handel’s
“Messiah” and J.S. Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” and two original
compositions by director Brian McLinden, with other contemporary
pieces. Tickets are $18 at the door, $17 in advance, $10 for students, and
$1 discount for seniors. Call (414) 319-9816 or
visit www.bachchoirmilwaukee.com.
Crèches From Around the World
Alfons Gallery at St. Joseph Center, See Address above
Come see a free display of more than 200 Nativity sets from around the world,
along with Holy Family artwork by the School Sisters of St. Francis. The exhibit
is open Wednesday-Friday 12-3pm, Sunday 1-3pm through January 11,
Crèches and other gift items can be purchase in our Cultural Shop. .
Christ Alive in Our Marriage Retreat
Saturday, January 24, 2015 — Starts at 10am and concludes with the 5pm
Mass at the parish. St. Margaret Mary Parish (3970 N. 92nd St Milwaukee)
This day long retreat, for young adult couples in their first five years
of marriage, offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of your vocation
and how you are being invited to live out your faith. Spend the day hearing
talks by other young couples, talking with your spouse and other couples, and
praying and reflecting as a couple.
Information and Registration can be found at:
charisministries.org/Marriage_Wisconsin_Jan2015
This Week
Sunday, December 21
10:30 am Children’s Choir
12:00 pm Girls Youth Choir
2:00 pm Advent Prayer Service
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LBC
Sunday, December 28
Anointing of the Sick after 7:30am Mass
CH-Church • CR-Conference Room • GS-Good
Shepherd • MP Multi Purpose Rms•
SR-Scout Room • SW-South Wing
LBC-Little Brick Church
Holiday Office Hours
•
The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday,
December 24 until 8am Monday, December
29 .
The Parish Staff would like to wish all a
Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year
•
The Office will also be closed Wednesday,
December 31 until 8am Monday January 5 .
Please make sure all donations for 2014 are in
as soon as possible.
Most Reverend Donald Hying
Honoring Most Reverend Donald Hying In
gratitude to God for the appointment of the Most
Reverend Donald J. Hying as Bishop of the
Diocese of Gary (Indiana), a Mass of Thanksgiving
will be celebrated on Sunday, December 21, at
11am at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist,
with a reception in the Cathedral atrium honoring
Bishop Hying following Mass. All are welcome to
join in the celebration.
Readings for the Week
Sunday:
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/
Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
Monday:
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Tuesday:
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Wednesday: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Thursday:
Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Friday:
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
Saturday:
1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Next Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 /
Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/
Lk 2:22-40
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CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE, Wednesday December 24
Masses: 4pm (Preludes 3:45pm – Children’s Choir)
6pm (Preludes at 5:45pm – Youth Choir)
NO Morning Mass on December 24
CHRISTMAS DAY, Thursday December 25
Masses: 7:30am (Preludes 7:15am – Trio)
9:30am (Preludes 9:15am – Adult Choir)
Friday December 26: Communion Prayer Service at 7:45am
FEAST OF HOLY FAMILY December 27-28
Masses: Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 7:30am and 9:30am
Tuesday December 30: Communion Service at 7:45am
MARY, MOTHER of GOD (Holy Day)
“Mass of Anticipation” Wednesday December 31 at 4:00pm
Thursday January 1st: NO morning Mass
Friday January 2: 1st Friday Mass at 6:30pm in Little Brick Church.
EPIPHANY of the LORD: January 3-4, 2015
Masses: Saturday 4pm, Sunday 7:30am and 9:30am
BAPTISM of the LORD: January 10-11, 2015
(Christmas Season concludes with the Baptism of the Lord)
Masses: Saturday 4pm, Sunday 7:30am and 9:30am
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Chairperson, School
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(414) 764-2910
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[email protected]
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[email protected]
9142 S. Chicago Rd.
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