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 some-one 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.

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.

THE DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP

Today we encounter readings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out "Repent!" before he calls his new followers. "Come after me," Jesus says, but if we are to truly live out the commands and demands of our discipleship through baptism, we must first know our need for conversion, our repentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today's Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and martyred. Though few of us will experience consequenc-es that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of salvation.

The people of Nineveh believed God and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:1-5, 10).

Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25).

The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31).

This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20).

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, January 20th

4:00 P.M. Devine & French Families living and deceased La Rocca Family requested by Rose Polakowski 5:30 P.M. Frances & Angelo Armiento requested by their daughter Cynthia Cioppa Catherine Agnes Boyle requested by George & Susan Collins Sunday, January 21st 7:45 A.M. Jean Botta requested by Robert & Camille Bucchere Kyle Pacheco requested by his Family 9:00 A.M. Charles Rasche requested by Dave & Mary Butler George Gearing requested by Nancy & Chiro Ruiz 10:30 A.M. Ann Badalamenti 31st Anniversary requested by Domenick & Norma Modena Kate Alfano requested by the Laudano Family 12:00 P.M. In Thanksgiving for my Family requested by Yveta Daniel In Thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother requested by Yveta Daniel Monday, January 22nd 8:00 A.M. For the unborn children requested by Katie Alice Dunleavy and Theresa Neff requested by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Emrich Tuesday, January 23rd 8:00 A.M. Gerald Pagano requested by his wife Mary Ann Jimmy Walsh requested by the French Family Wednesday, January 24th 8:00 A.M. Jack Patrick requested by Les & Mary Ann Burke For all my relatives and Vincent Dong Vu rest in peace requested by Katie Thursday, January 25th 8:00 A.M. Joseph Geraci requested by the Geraci Family Jeff Saunders requested by the Kenny Family Friday, January 26th 8:00 A.M. Forgotten Souls, Unborn Children, Priests, and Nuns requested by Katie Angeline Wiita requested by her daughter Louise Verace Saturday, January 27th 8:00 A.M. Elba & Fernando Silva requested by their daughters Happy Birthday Chantale Delatour 4:00 P.M. Alissa Schultz requested by the Whitlock Family Marion & Walter McCaughey requested by the Family 5:30 P.M. Kevin J. Ryan requested by his Family Dennis J. Foley requested by his stepdaughter Jillian Capodiferro Sunday, January 28th 7:45 A.M. Frances Fill requested by Tim & Stacy Fill Leo Cordia requested by Charles & Ellen Roussin 9:00 A.M. Leonard Codaro requested by Leonard & Melinda Mecca Rose Vona requested by Mary & Dave Butler 10:30 A.M. Tom Sakell requested by Ed & Eileen Hughes James & Mary Devine requested by the French Family 12:00 P.M. Anthony Hubert requested by the Vinod Family Felicia Yaccarino requested by Barbara & Alan

Offertory Collection January 13th & January 14th

$ 12,315.90

Second Collection January 13th & January 14th

$ 3,808.30

Building Mortgage Principal $1,845,131.54 Payment $ 0.00 Balance $1,845,131.54

300 Club Congratulations to Matix & Lucian, the 6th 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.

Second Collection

January 27th & 28th

Mortgage/Debt Reduction

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

Monday, January 22nd after the 8:00 A.M. Mass.

Congratulations to Patsy & Jean Fuschetto on the occasion of the Baptism of their children, Madeline Maureen and Giovanni Albert, and Congratulations to Joseph & Sarah Allen on the occasion of the Baptism of their son, Gavin Samuel.

Welcome to our Parish Family!

2017 DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL

We have received $115,471.50 of our 2017 goal of $134,000.

http:www.diocesepb.org/ 2017 donation letters are availa-ble to parishioners who contrib-ute through the use of their of-fertory envelopes. Please con-tact the parish office if you wish to receive a letter.

C.C.W. Manicotti Sale Saturday, January 27th, & Sunday January 28th

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Three Manicotti, one Sausage and one Meatball $8.00

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St. Matthew Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women and the Men’s Club welcome you to a

Spaghetti Dinner Friday, February 2nd

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in the parish center

Adults $10 Children $5

Family $25

Plus a delicious dessert!

Tickets sold after mass in the parish center and in the parish office during business hours.

Takeout Available with advance ticket purchase.

On the weekend of February 3rd & 4th, Youth Ministry will be collecting donations after all the masses for our annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” service project. All monies collected will be donated to local charities to provide food to the less fortunate in our community. All middle and high school youth of the par-ish are invited to help in this community ser-vice project. Come and make new friends! Thank you in advance to our parishioners for their generous support of our endeavor. Please call Suzanne at (561) 966-8878 for more information.

Sign up in the parish center after Mass on Saturday, January 27th &

Sunday January 28th.

7th ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Less than 1 week until the Parish’s Annual Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, January 26th!

Proceeds from this fundraiser directly help to defer the Parish debt. Tickets are on sale today after all the Masses in the Parish Center. Don’t miss this night full of fun with dozens of prizes available to be won, to include a Visio 65” 4K Smart TV. Cash, checks, or credit cards are accepted for your tickets. We are still looking for gift donations for this fundraiser. Stop by the Parish Center today to buy tickets or make your donation, or contact the Parish Office during business hours.

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER:

2 Casino Night Gaming Tables @ $500 each and 1 Slot Machine @$100 are in need of sponsors. These sponsorships help defray the cost of the tables and slots. Sponsors will receive special recognition on advertising before the event, and will also have their logos or names displayed on the table/slot machine on Casino Night.

Please stop by the Parish Center today or contact the Parish Office (966-8878) if you would like to assist with these sponsorships.

Sponsorships Available

Weekly Coffee & Donut available for $100.

Monthly Pancake Breakfast available for $300

Contact the Parish Office to reserve your week/month.

St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women welcomes

Paul Todd & Friends

MEMORIAL PAVERS At a cost of $50, a memorial brick paver can be placed in the prayer garden by the Blessed Virgin Grotto, located outside the east doors of the MCB. Order forms are available at the entrances to the MCB and in the parish office during business hours.

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

Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 3:00 P.M.

Featuring a variety of popular musical hits

Bobby Darin Frank Sinatra Andrea Bocelli Barry Manilow

Dean Martin Paul Anka Liza Minelli Rod Stewart

Frankie Valli Neil Diamond Paul Todd Josh Groban

Sonny and Cher and more!

Concert & Dinner Tickets $45 Enjoy the Concert Only for $20

Dinner following concert. Limited Seating Tickets are available after mass in the

parish center, or in the parish office during business hours.

All are welcome, invite your friends.

Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 34th Annual Anniversary Mass for married couples on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 10:30 A.M, at St. Paul of the Cross Church in North Palm Beach. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in their parish hall after the Mass. All couples celebrating 25, 40 or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2018 are invited to participate. All participating couples should arrive at St. Paul Church by 10:00 A.M, to receive your commemorative certificate. To attend, please contact St. Matthew Church parish office at (561) 966-8878 and register your names by Wednesday, January 24th.

Adult Bible Study will meet on Mon-day, January 22nd at 7:00 P.M. We

meet in the MCB and will be studying Women of the New Testament.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend a Day of Reflection which will be held in the parish center on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an ideal way to prepare for the Lenten season which begins Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

The Very Reverend Fr. Paul Wierichs of the Passionist Monastery of Our Lady of Florida will lead the reflection, By His Wounds You Are Healed - Who of Us Doesn’t Suffer?

Please let us know you are attending by placing your R.S.V.P. invitation into the collection basket. A light lunch will be provided. 

Yes! I plan to attend Fr. Paul Wierich’s presentation on

By His Wounds You are Healed-Who of Us doesn’t Suffer?

NAME:_________________________________________________ Number attending:_______________________________________

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