St. Matthew Catholic Church

6090 Hypoluxo Road Lake Worth, FL 33463-7312

Phone: (561) 966-8878 Website: www.St-Matthew-Church.com

Reverend Clem Hammerschmitt, Pastor Reverend Leonard Dim, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Andy Plucinski Deacon George White

Deacon Robert Garamella

Mass Schedule Saturday

4:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M.

Sunday 7:45 A.M.- 9:00 A.M - 10:30 A.M.

& 12 Noon

Daily Mass

Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M.

Confessions

Saturday 3:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.

Loving Hands Ministry Meets every Tuesday from

10:00 A.M. to 12 noon in the parish center.

St. Matthew Men’s Club Meets monthly at 7:30 P.M. every second

Wednesday in the parish center.

Parish Office: 6090 Hypoluxo Road

Lake Worth FL 33463-7312 (561) 966-8878

Office hours: Monday-Friday

8:00 A.M. - Noon 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Parish Secretaries

James Schultz Dorothy Laudano

Religious Education

Debbie Whitlock Debbie@saintmatthewchurch.org

(561) 966-1538

Youth Ministry

Suzanne McKay (561) 966-8878

Council of Catholic Women

Join us the third Tuesday of each month, September thru May for Mass at 7:00 P.M., followed by a 7:30 P.M. meeting and light refreshments.

Are you registered in the parish? Please do not take for granted that you are registered in the parish just because you attend mass here. If we have no record of your parish membership it could be quite embarrassing to us, or to you or your family, when someone wishes to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or if you have been asked to act as a sponsor for baptism or confirmation. Please fill out a census form, which is located at the entrances of the Multi Celebrational Building (MCB), and mail it to the parish office, or place it in the collection basket.

Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated on Sunday after the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents must be registered and active members of the parish for at least three months. No confirmed dates are given before approval by the pastor. Contact the parish office two months in advance. Godparents must be confirmed, practicing, Roman Catholics and must obtain a sponsor certificate from their parish. In order to avoid disappointments, do not book travel plans with family, Godparents, etc. until a confirmed date has been assigned through the parish office (561) 966-8878.

Marriages

Notify the parish office at least four months in advance.

Ministrations to the Sick

We appreciate knowing when a parishioner is in the hospital or homebound. Please call the parish office.

GIVE GOD THE GLORY

A curious feature of the first half of Mark's Gospel is the pattern of Jesus working a miracle, then telling the recipient of the miracle to keep still about it. Many theories have been offered: Mark is setting the stage for the great "secret" revealed when Peter will proclaim Jesus the Messiah at Caesarea Philippi; more skeptical commentators offer that Jesus, fully aware of human nature, knew that the way to spread the news was to tell people to keep it secret. The insight into this secret-keeping that serves us well, however, is that Jesus was initiating his public ministry according to the pattern that Paul de-scribes. He was doing it for the glory of God--not for his own benefit, but for that of all. Paul would later write in Philippians that Jesus "humbled" him-self to become like us. And we see this humility at work in today's healing of the leper. Jesus is trying to reveal the presence of God's reign among the people, not so that he himself might receive the glory, but so that God would be glorified through him. Imitating this pattern, which Paul encourages the Jewish and Greek Christian factions in Corinth to do, still serves us well today.

The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46).

I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32).

Do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31 -- 11:1).

The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45).

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, February 10th

4:00 P.M. Margaret “Peggy” Caron requested by Fran & Jim McGovern Angela Raspa requested by Giselle Liberatore 5:30 P.M. Frances Fill requested by Tim & Stacy Fill Restoration of health Carmen Irving requested by Susan & George Collins

Sunday, February 11th 7:45 A.M. Angelina Wiita requested by her daughter Louise Verace Dominic DiReda requested by Robert & Carol Leary 9:00 A.M. Antonio Cieri requested by his Family Remedios Alguno, Alfonso Frias Jr, and Richard Nardini requested by Precy Nardini and Jay Alguno 10:30 A.M. Michael La Meire 38th anniversary & Theresa Modena 34th anniversary requested by Domenick & Norma Modena Donley Anderson requested by Tom & Irene Paunovich 12:00 P.M. Angela Campos requested by her 12 O’clock Mass Friends Rose Bifora requested by Irene DeJohn Monday, February 12th 8:00 A.M. Edward McDonnell requested by Mary McDonnell Teresa Bienenstein requested by the Dalles Family Tuesday, February 13th 8:00 A.M. Clem Hammerschmitt Sr. James French Sr. 4th Anniversary Wednesday, February 14th 8:00 A.M. Corona, Leone, and Cataloano Families requested by Rosalie Joseph Arnold Pierre requested by his daughter Marie Sherlyne Charles 10:00 A.M. Dorothy & Edward Scalzo requested by their daughter Catherine Scalzo Isaie Cantave requested by granddaughter Marie Sherlyne Charles 12 Noon Margaret “Peggy” Mozes requested by the Laudano Family Regina Cantave requested by Marie Sherlyne Charles 4:00 P.M. Carmela Heineman requested by the Family Ralph Marano requested by Beverly & Douglas Walker 7:00 P.M. Josephine Albert requested by Vinod and Family For the Parishioners and Benefactors of St. Matthew Parish Thursday, February 15th 8:00 A.M. Happy Birthday Lillian Corona Happy Birthday Mom in heaven requested by Rosalie Friday, February 16th 8:00 A.M. Teresa Bienenstein requested by the Dallas Family Happy Birthday in heaven Pierre Andre Pierre Sr. requested by his wife Marie Fernand Saturday, February 17th 8:00 A.M. In thanksgiving for the Chukwama Family Thad Tousana requested y Marilyn Weng 4:00 P.M. Laura A. Foley requested by daughter Jillian Capodiferro Barbara Gaitan requested by her son Stephen Gaitan 5:30 P.M. Carmela Heineman requested by Family Jake O’Connell requested by Jean Waddington Sunday, February 18th 7:45 A.M. Fernando & Avelina Acuna requested by the Velasquez Family For the Parishioners and Benefactors of St. Matthew Parish 9:00 A.M. Mary & Matthew Kwiatkowski requested by daughter Joanne Springer Rose England requested by Barbara Talty 10:30 A.M. Anthony Tudda requested by the Potenza Family Rose Vona requested by Ed & Eileen Hughes 12:00 P.M. James Japour 5th Anniversary

Offertory Collection February 3rd & February 4th

$12,856.75

Second Collection February 3rd & February 4th

$ 4,243.05

Building Mortgage Principal $1,845,131.54 Payment $ 4,243.05 Balance $1,840,888.49

300 Club Congratulations to Joyce Costello, the 9th week’s winners of the 300 Club!

Please note: The first row of chairs are reserved for those who are handicapped. The celebrant of the mass should be the last to enter the church and the first to leave.

Our advertisers subsidize the cost of our weekly bulletin, please patronize them and tell them you saw their ad.

Thank you in advance for your generosity, and for your continued support of Saint Matthew Catholic Church.

St. Ann’s Place Team 1 will be meeting on

Monday, February 12th after the 8:00 A.M. Mass.

LENTEN SACRIFICE Lenten “Mite Boxes will be provided for those parishioners who wish to use them for their Lenten sacrifice. They will be available Saturday, February 10th & Sunday, February 11th after all Masses. Please return the Mite Boxes on or before Palm Sunday, March 25th.

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross, followed by

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Friday Evenings at 7:00 P.M.

beginning February 16th.

C.C.W. Bake Sale February 17th & 18th for purchase after mass in the parish center

25% of the proceeds to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society

Purchase homemade Manicotti Dinner next weekend after Mass in the parish center.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women.

The Catholic Church’s observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, and will end on Easter Sunday, April 1. During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through fasting. Many will follow the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent. If you are unclear about the fasting, here are the Church’s guidelines: Catholics between the ages of 18 & 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old & older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening - depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat. The USCCB has a special Lenten web page that includes a calendar of daily readings and activities to help you pray, act and to help you renew your baptismal promise during Lent. Visit the page at https://tinyurl.com/z8oyrgf or find information on our diocesan Events Calendar at www.diocesepb.orb/event

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 19th, in

observance of President’s Day.

There are no CCD classes this week or next week. Classes will resume on February 25th.

Thank you to our parishioners for their kindness and generosity in support of our “Souper Bowl of Caring” service project. The amount collected was $ 1,465, which will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. Ann Place to provide food for those in need.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Live Music

Sunday, March 11th 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Featuring music by “Echoes of Erin” Delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner

Tickets are $20, and are on sale after mass in the parish center and in the parish office during business hours.

The more, the merrier,

invite your friends!

Don’t delay, get your tickets

today!

St. Matthew C.C.W. welcomes you to

St. Joseph's Table Sunday, March 18th 3:00 P.m. to 5:00 P.M.

Buffet Menu St. Joseph’s Day Bread

Chopped Antipasto Salad Caesar Salad

Penne ala Vodka Chicken Parmigiana

Baccala Mediterranean Sausage and Peppers

Assorted Italian Desserts

Tickets are available after Mass in the parish center and in the parish office during business hours.

Adult $15 Child $10 Families $40

St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women welcomes

Sunday, February 11th at 3:00 P.M.

Tickets for the Concert are only $20, and available after mass today

in the parish center.

All are welcome, invite your friends!

Paul Todd & Friends

Doors open at 5:30 P.M., Games begin at 6:30 P.M.

We need volunteers!

Join our friendly staff on Thursday evenings.

Please contact the parish office during business hours.

Holy Land Pilgrimage Join Father Tom Barrett, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius, on a journey to Israel following in the footsteps of Jesus. The Scriptures will come alive as we visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Bethlehem, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Mount Carmel, Cana, and much more! It is a 10 day tour from November 6th - 15th, 2018. The price is $3,699. from Miami. For a brochure and more information, contact Father Tom Barrett at the Cathedral (561) 622-2565.

Sponsorships Available

Weekly Coffee & Donut available for $100.

Monthly Pancake Breakfast available for $300

Contact the Parish Office to reserve your week/month.

Youth Ministry is serving coffee & donuts in the parish center after the Sunday morning masses. All middle and high school students of the parish are invited (and encouraged!) to help in our “ministry of hospitality”. This is a great way to make friends and serve your parish at the same time! Time spent in service to our parish community may be credited to hours you may need for church, scouts, school or scholarships. Thank you to all the teens who come to help with the preparation, serving and cleaning each week...we couldn’t do it without YOU!

Please call Suzanne at (561) 966-8878 for more information.

Parish Gift Shop Located in the

lobby of the MCB.

Open after Saturday 4:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M. masses, and Sunday morning Masses.

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As we approach the Lenten season, please consider this opportunity to pray as a family for people to answer God’s call to be Priests, Deacons, Brothers and Sisters.

Take home the Chalice for one week to pray. To sign up, contact Jean at (561) 389-3692.

2017 Tax Letter

2017 donation letters are available to parishioners who contribute through the use of their offertory envelopes.

Please contact the parish office if you wish to receive a letter.

Thank you to those who attended, donated, sponsored, provided prizes, and thank you to those who volunteered their time to making our Casino Night Fundraiser such a great success!

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