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

Reverend Raciel Treviño, Parochial Vicar Deacon Andy Plucinski Deacon George White

Deacon Robert Garamella Deacon Michael Prestera

Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M.

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

10:30 A.M. and 12 Noon

Daily Mass

Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M.

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

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 Secretary

Dorothy Laudano

Parish Bookkeeper James Schultz

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 6:00 P.M., followed by a 6:30 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.

Loving Hands Ministry Please contact the parish office

for additional information.

JESUS’ WAY

Today’s readings present a contrast between “Jesus’ way” and the “old way.” An example of the old way is the law given to Moses and Aaron about leprosy: the leper was unclean and cast out of the community. Jesus’ way is the opposite: the leper is reached out to, touched, and finally cured. Nor ought we think of the “old way” as restricted to the days of Moses and Aaron, or even to the “old” testament. The difference between the old way and Jesus’ way arises in own lives. We still choose, every day, to live in our old way or in Jesus’ way. Jesus dared to touch a leper, disregarding the old way. The leper then was changed forever. He felt a calling. He couldn’t keep himself from proclaiming that he had been touched by Jesus (even though Jesus told him not to!). Once Jesus touches us, we are called to proclaim his way.

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; be imitators of Christ (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 13th 4:00 P.M. James French Sr. 7th Anniversary requested by his wife Theresa Nick Rutigliano requested by Peggy Greco 5:30 P.M. Frank & Gussie Stiano requested by Theresa Beverly Orwig requested by Anthony & Beverly Castellamare Sunday, February 14th 7:45 A.M. Joanne Traylor and son Richard Traylor requested by Richard K. Traylor Ramelia Flurones requested by Mary Plotts 9:00 A.M. Mary Butler requested by Ellie & Dom Dilella William Lewis requested by the Mangan Family 10:30 A.M. Ben Negron requested by Theresa Dipalo Michael & Ruth Gilberti requested by Michelle & Jeff Steinberg 12:00 P.M. Edward & Dorothy Scalzo requested by their daughter Catherine Helen Page McLean requested by Libby McLean

Monday, February 15th 8:00 A.M. Happy Birthday in heaven Mom, love you requested by Rosalie Tuesday, February 16th 8:00 A.M. Padre Pio requested by Father James De Vita 6:00 P.M. William Lewis requested by St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women Wednesday, February 17th 8:00 A.M. Marguerite Peoples requested by the Mangan Family Thomas Schnieders requested by the Mangan Family 10:00 A.M. Steven Spencer requested by Joanne Riggio Leah Gartenbaum and Dorothy Ann Helm requested by Joanne Riggio 12 Noon Parishioners and Benefactors of St. Matthew Parish 4:00 P.M. Members of the United States Military and their Families Thursday, February 18th 8:00 A.M. Fernando & Avelina Acuña requested by Zeny Reville Friday, February 19th 8:00 A.M. Benefactors of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society Saturday, February 20th 8:00 A.M. Father Clem, Father Leonard, and Father Raciel 4:00 P.M. Stanley Kroll requested by his wife Roseann Rosalia & Gaetano Inserra requested by the Family 5:30 P.M. Health of Father James De Vita requested by his Family Sunday, February 21st 7:45 A.M. Joanne Traylor and son Richard Traylor requested by Richard K. Traylor 9:00 A.M. Mary Butler requested by Elaine & Dino Korva Jeanine Bergeron requested by Donna 10:30 A.M. Maria Cipolla, Nia LaMeire and Domenick Modena requested by Norma Modena Ernest & Matilda Piro requested by their daughter Pat 12:00 P.M. Restoration of health for Father James De Vita requested by his Family Restoration of health for Adelia Van Meter requested by Umberta Martindale

Diocese of Palm Beach weekly Televised Catholic Mass Every Sunday morning the Diocese of Palm Beach airs its Televised Catholic Mass

from 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. on the CW channel 34 WTVX, on the diocese Facebook page and on the website. To learn more, please visit

https://www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass or www.diocesepb.org/2020-masses.

300 Club Congratulations to Edna Downs, the 20th week’s winner 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.

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Offertory

February 6th & February 7th 1st Collection $5,692.00 2nd Collection $1,325.00

Building Mortgage

Principal $1,684,050.65 Payment $1,325.00 Balance $1,682,725.65

Faith Direct

Enroll in eGive, using our Parish website www.st-matthew-church.com. Contact Faith Direct toll free at

1-866-507-8757, or by emailing your questions to info@faithdirect.net.

Thank you for your continuous support.

2020 Donation Letters

2020 donation letters are available to parishioners who contribute through the offertory envelopes. Please contact the parish office at (561) 966-8878 if you wish to receive a letter.

Anniversary Mass

Out of an abundance of caution and in light of the ongoing health safety protocols, the Bishop's 2021 Annual Anniversary Mass has been cancelled. In lieu of these gatherings in person, Bishop Barbarito’s special message to all the couples for their anniversary celebrations can be accessed from the Diocese of Palm Beach website at www.diocesepb.org. Click on the National Marriage Week graphic to access the video link.

The Office of Marriage would still like to provide personalized certificates for all those couples celebrating significant anniversaries this year for couples celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the 2021 calendar year. Please contact the parish office at (561) 966-8878 to register your names and anniversary date. Thank you for your understanding and support. May God continue to Bless you in this new year.

As we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgement, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. 1 John 4:17

All of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a re-sounding “Yes!” 2 Corinthians 1:20

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:32

Love takes no pleasure in evil but rejoices over the truth. Love Patiently accepts all things. It always trusts, always hopes, and always endures. Love never ends.

1 Corinthians 13:6-8

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My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Be my protector, O God, a mighty strong-hold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. Psalm 31

God so loved the world that he gave his Only Begotten Son, that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life. John 3:16

A great prophet has arisen in our midst, God has visited his people. Luke 7:16

They ate and had their fill, and what they craved the Lord gave them; they were not

disappointed in what they craved. Psalm 78(77):29-30

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

The Diocese of Palm Beach is blessed through the dedicated ministry of her priests. Many of these priests, because of age or infirmity, are no longer able to publicly assist at Mass, yet are nonetheless integral parts of our diocesan family. On February 20th and 21st each parish is invited to sponsor a second collection to support these faithful priests. In addition to supporting them financially, we also ask that you pray for our re-tired priests during this same weekend.

After years of dedicated ministry to our parishes, many of our retired priests in the diocese continue to

serve their faithful through volunteer work and praying for our community. These priests, who have blessed us with their joyful service to the Lord, are valued members of our diocese now and always.

Let us remember the words prayed at a priest’s ordination: “Together with us, may they be faithful

stewards of your mysteries, so that your people may be renewed in the waters of rebirth and nourished from your altar; so that sinners may be reconciled, and the sick raised up. May they be joined with us, Lord, in im-ploring your mercy for the people entrusted to their care and for all the world.” (Rites of Ordination, 2nd Edi-tion, USSCB).

Your support of our retired priests through your prayers and generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank

you in advance for allowing them to continue to be faithful stewards of God’s mysteries.

With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Bishop of Palm Beach

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, you will all men and women to be saved and come to the knowledge of your truth. Send workers into your great harvest that the gospel may be preached to every crea-ture and your people, gathered together by the word of life and strengthened by the power of the sacraments, may advance in the way of salvation and love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN.

THE SERENITY PRAYER

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Help me to live one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Help me to accept hardships as the pathway to peace, taking as Your Son did, this world as it is, not as I would have it. Let me trust that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will. May I be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The readings from Leviticus and from the Gospel of Mark today speak of healing and hope. Leviticus outlines procedures to prevent the spread of leprosy, a skin disease understood to be a great danger to the community. Those with the disease were isolated and ritually impure. Absent some cure from God, they were considered beyond hope. Their lives were like a living death, and likely they saw no future hope in their lives. Jesus’ healing of a leper was thus a profound sign of the promised reign of God, which Jesus had earlier announced. The healing was like raising the leper up from death, and thus a hint of Jesus’ resurrection. Where are there “lepers” today, those isolated or outcast from our communities? Who are those our society considers beyond hope, or deems not worth the trouble to offer hope? How can we imitate Jesus in offering a healing touch to them?

SURRENDERING CONTROL

The Gospel today concludes the first chapter of Mark, which traces the rapid expansion of Jesus’ ministry. Excitement about Jesus grows so much that he can’t enter a town without being be-sieged. His healing of a leper results in a reversal: the leper, who had been isolated from the community, is now free to speak with everyone. Jesus, who before could speak freely, now must isolate himself from the crowds. By serving others, Jesus lost some control over his ministry. This is the first hint of what happens later in Mark. Jesus’ displays of power - over illness, over evil spirits, over nature - eventually lead him to the “powerlessness” of the cross. The experience of Jesus guides us in our own efforts to be of service. Surrendering control is of-ten very difficult. To be a servant is to engage with others, where frequently we lose some control over our freedoms, time, and energies. Often there is a cross or two to bear. As Jesus let go of control in his life, he also placed his trust in his Father. He invites us to do the same.

FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

In today’s passage from First Corinthians, Paul concludes his extensive reflections on a variety of issues in Christian life, summarizing with “whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” Beyond the specific problems he addresses, Paul invites his listeners deeper, to consider the primary orientation of life in Christ. We live “for the glory of God” when we organize our lives around God’s values and purposes. We find our identity within God’s story as described in the scriptures. We are called to join God’s work in care for others. Just like Paul, we wrestle with many difficult problems emerging from the messiness of daily living. As Lent approaches, we might claim some time to reflect upon how life’s messiness connects with our identity and calling.

Diocesan Services Appeal

Our 2021 goal is $131,000. If we fall short of our goal, the balance will come out of our operating budget.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

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Volunteer Services

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities served more than 9,000 clients in 2017. Programs include promoting respect for life, counseling, elder affairs, immigration, pregnancy care, transitional housing, respect life, birthline/lifeline. For general or program information contact 561-775-9560.

Elder Affairs Guardianship Services including coordination of care to ensure medical, mental health, social and personal needs, budget planning, protection/management of assets. Case Management Services includes counsel-ing for older persons and their families regarding lifestyle decisions. Information and assistance with nurs-ing home and assisted living facility admissions. Contact (561) 345-2000.

Are you concerned about the addiction of a family member? The Family Recovery Workshop empowers families to deal with addiction in their families and to engage in their own recovery process. Contact Elena Garcia at the Office of Parish Social Ministry, (561) 360-3327.

Confidential, Professional and Affordable Counseling Available Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach offers confidential, affordable services at seven locations in the five-county area with counselors that incorporate the philosophy of spirituality and psychology to heal the “whole” person. Call (844) 848-6777 and speak to our intake coordinator for more information or to schedule a session. Safety Tips for Kids & Families The Diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides safety tips for online, gaming and texting safety; cell phone safety, bullying/prevention; and Safe to Compete for students and coaches at:

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Protection of Children and Young People The Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Coordinator, Lisa Linnell at (561) 775-9558. For information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments.

Pray for Our Religious The diocese maintains and updates a monthly calendar that you can use as a guide to pray daily for the Religious Sisters and Brothers in our diocese. Go to www.diocesepb.org/pray-daily-for-religious

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