ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 December 29, 2019

Readings for the Week of Dec. 29, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA) DEC. 28-JAN. 5, 2020 SATURDAY DECEMBER 28 5:00p.m. †Pier Ata & †Sister Caroline Cossack 7:00p.m. †Hector Coronado & †Carmen Diaz SUNDAY DECEMBER 29 Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Ps 128; Col 3:12-21; Mt 2:13-15,19-23 8:00a.m. †Jerry Larson & †Guillermo Lopez 10:00a.m. For the People of St. Matthew’s 12:00p.m. En Agradecimiento por David Rosales, Paola Garcia y Ana Maria Campos MONDAY DECEMBER 30 No Mass TUESDAY DECEMBER 31 8:30a.m. †Raymond G. Watkins & In Thanksgiving for Ulysses Perez WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1 NEW YEARS 2020 9:00a.m. All Souls In Purgatory & Fr. Martial 11:00a.m. †Adriana Hernandez & Special Intentions of the Avila-Rocha Family THURSDAY JANUARY 2 8:30a.m. †Josefa Facio & For all Priests FRIDAY JANUARY 3 8:30a.m. †Roberto Acosta & Sacred Heart SATURDAY JANUARY 4 5:00p.m. †Evelyn Ahlgrim & †Rosalinda Escobedo 7:00p.m. †Hector Coronado & Intenciones Especiales de Telesforo Garcia SUNDAY JANUARY 5 Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a,5-6; Mt 2:1-12 (20) 8:00a.m. †Peir Ata & †Rosa Duberney 10:00a.m. For all First Responders, Military & Veterans 12:00p.m. Por la Comunidad de San Mateo

Acosta-Lopez Family -Janie Colmenero -Sierra Peña -Bill Bielenda Charlotte Gullo Ramon Garcia -Nancy Soliz -Rene Carlos Salinas Ofelia Salinas Enrique DeLeon Sandy Murphy -Linda Castro Robert Alcala -Gwen Johnson -Dan Danchak

Monday 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thursday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98; Jn 1:19-28 Friday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98; Jn 1:35-42

UPDATES TO OUR PRAYER LIST...

HOLIDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE 2019

Mary, Mother of God – Wednesday, Jan. 1: 9 a.m. Mass (E) &11 am Mass (S)

During this holiday season, many will travel to see their loved ones or visit friends out of town or out of the country. St. Mat-thew’s parish staff wishes you safe travels and Blessed and Hap-py New Year 2020! “O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: preserve those who travel;

surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.”

Safe Travels Prayer

The parish office will be CLOSED Wednesday,

January 1,2020

New Year’s Prayer

Let us live each day in the most loving

ways, the God-conscious way. Let us serve

all who are in need, regardless of race,

color or creed.... May your year be filled

with peace, prosperity and love. May God's

blessings shower upon you and bestow upon

each of you a bright, healthy and

peaceful new year.

By this time our parish renovations should be almost done. Thank you to Fr. Martial and all the parishioners for all the support in our “NEW” look for our church.

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH/FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE JESÚS, MARÍA Y JOSÉ

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 28 SUNDAY DECEMBER 29 MONDAY DECEMBER 30 Bridge 129 1 pm Grupo de Oracion Chapel 7 pm TUESDAY DECEMBER 31 Crafts from the Heart 205 10:30 am WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1, 2020

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation

English Mass Church 9 am Spanish Mass Church 11 am THURSDAY JANUARY 2 50+ Game Social 129 9:30 am Choir Parctice Church 6:30 pm MFCC Reunion 205 7 pm Legion of Mary 203 7 pm FRIDAY JANUARY 3 SATURDAY JANUARY 4 SUNDAY JANUARY 5

*Confessions on Saturdays 3:30-4:30p.m. in the chapel.* * Wednesdays by appointment only.*

Stop by the parish office to sign up for the 2020 MASS Intentions

"Jerome’s Hope” Presentation Ministry wit Persons with Disability

St. Matthew’s Ministry with Persons with Disabilities invites

all parishioners to a presentation on “Jerome’s Hope”.,

Sat., January 11th in room 129 @ 10a.m. Julie Fritsch,

from the Archdiocese, will presenting information about this

ministry. Jerome’s Hope is a support ministry for prenatal

diagnosis, miscarriage, and early infant loss. Their team is

made up of parents, clergy, medical and counseling professionals

who are avail-able to provide individuals with the support they

need. Because every family’s needs are different, Jerome’s Hope

ministry offers a variety of services based upon each family’s

situation. Some ways they can help include:

*Explanation of medical terminology and sug-gested questions to

ask your medical team.

*Accompanying you to doctor’s visits

*Help creating a birth plan for your baby’s arrival

*Continuing emotional support including clergy, chaplain &

counseling referrals

*Healing retreats with other parents who’ve received a prenatal

diagnosis

*Assistance to advocate for your child after birth

*If necessary, assistance coordinating funeral services and burial

arrangements

SIMBANG GABI Was a great success!! Thank you to the Filipino Community for

this wonderful event.

Thank you to our lighting ministry who have improved security on the campus by enhancing the lighting. Please thank Sam Vario, Marcelo Antonio, Enrique Favela, Da-vid Brogger, Henry DeSalvo and Robert Vil-larreal, who have faithfully donated their time, talent and treasure to St. Matthew’s. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Thank you very much to John Parker and his staff from Vista Landscaping , for mulching and refreshing our flower beds dur-ing this Christmas season. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 December 29, 2019

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Las clases de Preparacion al Matrimonio comenzaran en enero 2020. Estas clases son para parejas que desean casarse en la Iglesia Catolica. Se reunen los jueves en el salon 215 a las 7pm. Pase a la oficina par-roquial para registrarse. Para mas informacion favor de comunicarse con Marcelo y Emma Antonio 832.516.2619 O 713.824.2726.

HORARIO DE LOS DIAS FESTIVOS

María, Madre de Dios– Miercoles 1º de enero: 9 a.m. Misa (Ingles) & 11 a.m. Misa (Español)

Pasa por la oficina parroquial ó llama para tus intenciones de la Misa del año 2020.

La oficina de la parroquia estara cerrada el

miercoles 1º de enero de 2020.

Durante esta temporada de vacaciones, muchos viajarán para ver a sus seres queridos o visitar a amigos fuera de la ciudad o del país. El personal de la parroquia de San Mateo le desea un viaje seguro y Feliz y Prospero Año Nuevo 2020!

Preparacion al Matrimonio

Distintas organizaciones y clubes de nuestra parroquia usan los salones en el edificio administrativo y la igle-sia. Cuando celebre una reunión o evento, favor de dejar lo más limpio posible, apague las luces y cierre la puerta, también apague el aire acondicionado / calen-tador. Al seguir estas simples reglas, ahorraremos en facturas de electricidad y será más conveniente para la persona encargada de cerrar los edificios. Gracias

Recordatorio

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH/FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE JESÚS, MARÍA Y JOSÉ

A Stewardship Parish Parroquia Administradora de los Bienes de Dios

12-22-19 Collection Goal: $10,000.00

Due to the schedule for the printing of the bulletin, we cannot provide the collection totals for last weekend. Please check in next week’s

bulletin for the collection totals.

DSF Collection 12/12/19 $700.00 DSF Collection 12/16/19 $266.00

DSF Summary Report– 2019 St. Matthew the Evangelist - Houston– DSF19

Parish Goal: $56,000.00

Total Amount Paid: $44,947.00

Total Amount Pledged: $48,142.00

Total Number of Participant: 184

*Total Number of Households 1132

Average Participant Pledge: $261.64

Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($11,053.00)

Pledged Over (Under) Goal: ($7,858.00)

Percent Paid: 80.26%

Reminder: Many organizations and clubs use rooms in the administration building and church. When you hold a meeting/event please clean up as much as possible, turn off lights and shut the door to the room. Turn off air conditioner/heater. By fol-lowing these simple rules we will save on electricity bills and it will make it more convenient for the lock-up per-son in charge.

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Upcoming 2020 Dates

February 14 – 16 March 13 – 15 May 15 – 17 June 26 – 28

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