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St. Matthew the Apostle

Catholic Church 2715 North Sarah Street

Saint Louis, Missouri 63113-2940

Office: (314) 531-6443 or (314) 531-6444

Fax: (314) 533-7318

Email Address: [email protected]

Website: www.stmatthewtheapostle.org

Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 9:30 AM, Church

Monday: 8:00 AM, Sts. Teresa & Bridget Rectory

Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:00 AM, St. Matthew Rectory

Thursday: 11:00 AM, Homer G. Phillips Apartments

Friday: 7:00 AM, Missionaries of Charity Chapel

Saturday: 5:00 PM, St. Matthew Rectory

Feast Days: 6:00 PM, Church

RECONCILIATION Sunday: 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM or by appointment

Parish Staff

Parish Life Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald

Pastoral Associate: Father Kevin Cullen, S.J.

Parish Secretary: Peg Murphy

RCIA Coordinator: Cheryl Archibald

Music Minister: Judith Jackson

Youth and Young Adult Minister: Pam Mason

Bookkeeper: Eric Thimsen

Pastoral Council

Sheryl Williams, Vice Chair

Jesuit in Residence

Father Daniel White, S.J.

COMMUNITY HELP ORGANIZATIONS

St. Vincent DePaul Society 2715 North Sarah Street 289-6101, mailbox 1169

Northside Youth & Senior Service Center 4120 Maffitt Ave. 531-4161 or 531-1937

St. Charles Lwanga Center 4746 Carter Ave. 367-7929

C. H. I. P. S. Health & Wellness Center 2431 North Grand Blvd. 652-9231

St. Louis Catholic Academy 4720 Carter Ave. 389-0401

St. Matthew’s Apartments 4067 Lincoln Ave. 534-5400

Stanley & Clayton Rice Family Center* 4145 Kennerly Ave. 531-6443

* CONTACT THE RECTORY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE FOR SCHEDULING AND

RENTAL OF FAMILY CENTER.

For instructions in the Catholic Faith, or in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,

Reconciliation or First Communion, call the Office.

For marriages, call the Office 6 months in advance.

Over 100 Years

in the “Ville”

Founded

1893

Founded 1893

Building the Kingdom of God

for over 125 Years in “The Ville”

Schedule for Acolytes, Lectors,

Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers

& Presentation of Gifts

Sunday, March 1, 2020


First Sunday of Lent

Reading I

Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7

The creation of our parents, and sin.

Psalm 51

Be merciful, O Lord,

for we have sinned.

Reading II

Romans 5: 12-19

Where sin increased,

there grace increased all the more.

Gospel

Matthew 4: 1-11

Jesus fasted for forty days and

forty nights and was tempted.

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Second Sunday of Lent

Reading I

Genesis 12: 1-4a

The call to Abraham,

the father of God’s people.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: The very heart of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church is Jesus Christ present on

the altar. Our mission, born at that altar, is to be sent forth into our neighborhood in

order to build up the Kingdom of God. The labor of this effort must address in deed

more than in word the needs of our people.

March 1, 2020 March 8, 2020 ACOLYTES

Carl Summers, Jr. Brennan Anderson

Venus Spain Jusean Archibald

LECTORS

Reading I Jerry Nichols Lillian Summers

Reading II Sheryl Williams Myles McCabe

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Host w/Celebrant Tom Simon Steve Hutchison

Cup Sister Regina Bartman Margaret Ann McCabe

Cup Naomi Hampton Peg Murphy

Choir & Pews/Host Denise Martin Harper Venus Spain

Choir & Pews/Cup Myles McCabe Isom Williams

Choir Cup Only Kevin Blackshear Teresa Scurlock

GREETERS/

USHERS

Theresa Bland

Brenda Busby

Art Chillers

Jerry Hall

PRESENTATION

OF GIFTS

Knights & Ladies of

Peter Claver Holy Name Society

OFFERTORY

COUNTERS

Pam Mason

Sister Regina Bartman

Melanie Wilson

Denise Martin-Harper

The monthly schedule is posted on the parish website:

stmatthewtheapostle.org.


Reflection: Our reading from the book of

Genesis recalls the journey of Abram and

Sarah to a land that God promised them. They

trusted in God’s promise, leaving behind their

family, friends and homeland. Through their

harsh journey, they sought a better future.

Their God is a God of promises, asking them

to listen and to be guided by God. Do I trust

God’s direction in my life?

Psalm 33

Lord, let your mercy be on us,

as we place our trust in you.

Reading II

Timothy 1: 8b-10

God has saved us and called us to be holy.

Reflection: Timothy reminds the believers that

God, who has called us into holiness, will

strengthen us with His life. God offers us His

life. We who believe are blessed by God’s

spirit in us. Does the grace of God in me

destroy death and restore life in me, in others

and the world I know?

Gospel

Matthew 17: 1-9

Jesus’ face shone like the sun.

Reflection: This passage from Matthew’s

gospel is another journey on the way to

Jerusalem. The transfiguration of Jesus reveals

to the disciples the place of the law and the

prophets in their lives. This vision of Jesus

offers them strength. How is Jesus being

revealed to me as He guides me on my Lenten

journey?

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me.

Within your wounds, hide me.

Permit me not to be separated from you.

From the wicked enemy defend me.

At the hour of my death call me,

bid me come to your side, that with your

saints I may praise you forever and ever.

Amen

Bible Study will be on Tuesday, March 4th at

6 pm in the Rectory Library. We are reading

from The Book of Job 1—3. All are welcome!

Scripture Readings for

March 2nd—March 7th

First Week in Lent

(* Mass intentions)

Monday: First Week in Lent

LV 19: 1-18; Ps 19; Mt 25: 31-46

*World Peace

Tuesday: Saint Katharine Drexel

Is 55: 10-11; Ps 34; Mt 6: 7-15

*Special Intention

Wednesday: First Week in Lent

Jon 3: 1-10; Ps 51; Lk 11: 29-32

*Lester LaRose

Thursday: First Week in Lent

Est C: 12-25; Ps 138; Mt 7: 7-12

*Special Intention

Friday: First Week in Lent

Ez 18: 21-28; Ps 130; Mt 5: 20-26

*Benefactors

Saturday: Saints Perpetua and Felicity

Dt 26: 16-19; Ps 119; Mt 5: 43-48

*Deceased of the Parish


PASTOR’S CORNER

Lent has begun. On Ash Wednesday, we

joined Catholics around the world to begin

our Lenten journey together by the marking

of ashes. Again this week, there is a list of

some of the Lenten events and practices of

our neighboring parishes in our Deanery.

The Parish Pastoral Council meets today

after Mass. They will be discussing the

results of the PPC Recommendation

results for our future leaders on the

Council, as well as the information

gained from the completed parish

surveys. The Council will present those

results at the Special Assembly on

March 15th. The Future of our Parishes

Task Force requested new information

from the parishes in the North City

Deanery. That data will also be shared

then.

Both Archbishop Carlson and Pope

Francis offered Lenten reflections to all

Catholics. You will find their letters on

the Lenten bulletin board. There are a

few copies of their letters with the Rice

Bowls on the back table. Please feel

free to help yourself to one.

We live this Lenten Season by deepening

in prayer, encouraging fasting and

abstinence, and engaging in almsgiving

and good deeds. May our Lenten

journey help us to respond generously to

the love of Jesus.

Pastoral Team

WE REMEMBER Margaret Bland, Shawn C. Chillers,

Roland Dyer, Janet Goughisha,

Charles Hart, Thad Hollie,

Lloyd A. Hunt, Jr., Oliver McCullum,

Agnes McGuire, Lee A. McIntyre,

Ruth P. Murphy, Edward C. O’Brien, S.J.,

Cinique Peterson, Russell Prisby,

Rose Mary Smith, Ollie Stafford, Arric Talley,

Henrietta Thomas, Joseph Thompson,

Mary Dodson Thompson, Rose Thompson,

Robin Turner, Devante Ware,

Ulas “Joe” Warren, Gloria Watkins,

Marsha Welcome, Eula Williams,

Frances Williams.

Birthdays for the Month of March Nile Trice—1, John Calvin Jones, Sr.,

Ashley Smith—2, Joyce Achenjang,

Henry Graham, Rorie Patton—3,

Asia Latham—5, Dionne Baloney,

Denise Martin-Harper,

Desiray Taylor-Oliver—9,

Arthur Chillers—12, Dale Egeston—13,

Carmele Hall—14, Liz Bell—15,

Daija Loggins—16

Jai Blackshear-Bryant, Bradie Wilson–19,

Christina Buck, Cameron Hollie—22,

Arnold Isaac—23, Erik Shannon—26,

Darnisha Griffin—27, Marie Graham—28,

Dana Chillers-King—29,

Josh Brinkley, Louisa Thompson—30,

Shay Chillers, Sallie du Maine—31

Anniversaries for the Month of March

None

February 22 & 23, 2020 Attendance 105

February 22 & 23, 2020 Offertory

$ 1,337.00—General Fund

Weekly Goal $ 1,885.00

PARISH NEWS


Total Offertory for the Month of February

$ 8,258.05

Total Tithes for the Month of February

$ 407.75 (Each of the 5 recipients

will receive $ 81.55)

Recipients for the Month of March

1st Sunday: Black and Indian Missions

2nd Sunday: North Grand Services

(Tiny Houses Project)

3rd Sunday: Habitat for Neighborhood

Business

4th Sunday: Catholic Relief Services

5th Sunday: St. Vincent de Paul Society

RESTING AT HOME

HOSPITAL/REHAB/NURSING HOME

Liz Bell—Northview Village

Marsha Curry—Oak Knoll

Annie Cunningham—Village North Rehab

Lurline Short—Life Care

Remember in your prayers all the

Homebound and Sick of our parish:

Angela Brand, Geraldine Chissem,

Henrietta Clay, Charity Green,

Mary Hoskins, Harriet Howard, Ricki Kibby,

Doris Mason, Gretchen McCullum,

Tiffany Mingo, Juanita Patton, Crystal Small,

Eunice Stafford, Bradie Wilson.

Prevent and Protect STL—

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a new

system for safe environment compliance called

Prevent and Protect STL Everyone ministering to

minors and vulnerable adults (clergy, employees

and volunteers) in the Archdiocese are required to

register in the new system before December 31,

2020. This includes those new to service and those

who are currently in service. For those who have

already attended a Protecting God’s Children

workshop, your previous training date will transfer to

this new system.

In addition to attending a live Protecting God’s

Children workshop, all clergy, volunteers, and

employees will register for an updated background

screening, view two new online training modules on

abuse reporting and the Code of Ethical Conduct, and

agree to the updated Code of Ethical Conduct.

Please go to www.preventandprotectstl.org to

register and watch the video. Contact Peg Murphy,

Child Safety Coordinator, with any questions or for

further assistance.

North City Deanery Speaker Series presents THE

SPHERE OF FEAR on Thursday, March 12, 2020,

6 pm - 8 pm, at SLUH Chapel, 4970 Oakland, St.

Louis, MO 63110. Mrs. Danielle Harrison, Director of

Mission Integration at Visitation Academy will speak.

MEMO FROM ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS

In light of the increase in cases of colds and the flu, many questions have been asked on how we can protect

parishioners when they gather for Mass.

To help our parishioners, please be aware:

Measures are being taken at this time to lessen the spread of colds, flu, and other contagious illnesses;

We take extra-precautionary action to sanitize all sacred vessels after all Masses (soap and hot water),

because germs may survive on surfaces. You may prefer not to receive Holy Communion from the cup

at this time;

We encourage good hygiene with hand sanitizer lotion in public areas and after the Kiss of Peace, and

proper cough and sneeze etiquette. It is especially important for extraordinary ministers of Holy

Communion to implement these measures.

Sowing Seeds—A Gathering To Cultivate Catholic

Justice Discipleship, on Saturday, March 14, 2020,

8:30 am—2:30 pm at Fontbonne College. Keynote

by Fr. Fred Kammer, SJ, J.D., Director of the

Jesuit Social Research Institute. Register by Friday,

March 6, at fontbonne.edu/seeds2020. Registration is

$20 per person. Fliers are in the back of church.


Lenten Season Lenten Season is our time for spiritual reflection and renewal.

During this Season, we offered different types of prayer. Perhaps it is lectio divina or

meditation. Some resources are: the U.S. Catholic Bishops www.usccb.org/prayer-and-

worship; Bishop Robert Barron [email protected]; The Jesuits pray-as-you-go.org or

Jesuits.org. 1

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Prayer We marked the beginning of the Lenten Season with ashes on this past Ash Wednesday,

February 26. Thanks to all who began our Lenten journey together.

Our parish will continue to offer a time for Reconciliation on Sunday mornings at 9 am.

Our Deanery hosts a time for Reconciliation on Saturday, April 4, from 12 pm to 3 pm at

Sts. Teresa and Bridget. All are welcome.

Today, we begin Stations of the Cross at 9 am and will continue throughout Lent.

St. Elizabeth, Mother of John Baptist has Stations on Fridays at 11:30 am.

Holy Cross in Baden has Stations on Fridays at 6 pm.

Sts. Teresa and Bridget has Stations on Fridays (3/13, 3/27) at 5 pm.

Our Parish will have Anointing of the Sick on Laetare Sunday, March 22 during Mass. 1

Fast and Abstinence Adults are invited to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.

Fast days are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, with one meal (or two smaller ones)

and no snacking between meals.

Fish Fries:

St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church – every Friday, 11 am – 6 pm

St. Gabriel Church - every Friday, 4 – 7 pm

Most Holy Trinity—every Friday, 11:30 am – 6 pm.

Alms Giving / Good Works Catholic Relief Services provides the Rice Bowl Program to help combat hunger.

25% of the collection remains local. 75% of donations go to overseas humanitarian relief

programs in 100 countries.

Let us live our Lenten journey with prayer, fast and abstinence, and alms giving / good works.

May our Lenten journey help us respond generously to the love of Jesus. Amen.

Updated Parish Calendar 0

Sunday, March 1—Knights of Peter Claver, 8:30 am; Stations of the Cross, 9 am; Parish Pastoral Council.

Tuesday, March 3—Bible Study, 6 pm.

Thursday, March 5—Choir, 6 pm.

Saturday, March 7—Confirmation Class, 1:30 pm

Sunday, March 8—Daylight Saving Time (Spring forward); Stations of the Cross, 9 am; Breakfast Club.

Tuesday, March 10—Bible Study, 6 pm.

Wednesday, March 11—Ville Collaborative, 5:30 pm; Admin & Finance Commission, 6 pm.

Thursday, March 12—Choir, 6 pm

Saturday, March 14—Bridges, 1 pm.

Sunday, March 15—Stations of the Cross, 9 am; Sunday Conversation/Special Assembly, 11 am;

St. Ann Sodality, 11 am.


IN REMEMBRANCE

Patrick W. Rush Patricia Rush

IN LOVING MEMORY

Mabel Hall Gregory Hall Leo Hall Jarvis Hall Gail Hall Mattie Hall

In Memory of

Clifton and Erna Martin

Alladin & Rezia Martin

William & Augusta Theriot

And All Family Members Who Have Passed

Habitat for Neighborhood Business We support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and others who share our mission to

increase commercial investment in under-served neighborhoods.

Contact Gladys Smith, Program Administrator, at 314-977-3625.

“Strengthening Neighborhood Businesses”

SAVE THE DATE! 37th Annual Lwanga Center Testimonial Dinner and Auction on Sunday,

March 22, 2020. Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Themed “We Don’t Believe He Brought Us This Far

to Leave Us!”, tickets are $65.00 each. Table of 10 for $650.00. Joining our par ish honoree, Steve

Hutchison, are Gracious Lady Ophelia Wilson as Lifetime Achiever , Better Family Life, Inc. and Loyola

Academy of St. Louis are Torch Bearers. Ticket purchases due March 15th, and auction donations are still being

accepted. For more information, please call (314) 367-7829.

An African American Pilgrimage to THE LEGACY MUSEUM & MEMORIAL OF PEACE AND

JUSTICE in Montgomery, Alabama, June 12—14, 2020. Sponsored by the St. Char les Lwanga Center .

Includes Sunday Liturgy, Motor Coach Transportation, Drury Inn accommodations and 2 breakfasts included in

the package. Call Mrs. Cox at the Center for additional information. 314-367-7929. See flyer in back of church.

”Christ Alive in the City” Prayer Breakfast with Speaker, Bonita Cornute, will be on Saturday, March 28,

2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Cardinal Ritter Prep High School. Doors open at 8:30 am. Cardinal

Ritter Prep’s address is 701 North Spring Ave., 63108.

This event is being presented by Christ Alive Through Mary Women’s Witness Ministry. For more information

contact: Catholic Renewal Center: [email protected]. Reservations required. 314-801-8688.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A TRUCK DRIVER JOB? Pass along the information that

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores are hiring full-time truck drivers starting at $15/hour! Spread the word,

Reach out to friends and family Share the following link: svdpstlouis.org/stores/employment/job-postings.

In Loving Memory of

Leroy & Maudesta Gougisha Jerone “Ronnie” Gougisha

In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.

Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.

Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver

Loving Memory of

Michael L. Bell. Sr. Edward A. Bell, Sr.

In Loving Memory of

Stanley & Clayton Rice Ernest &Lucinda Rice John & Mary Briggs

Clayton & Althlee Williams

Be a member of The Holy Name Society

Breakfast Club—2nd and 4th Sundays from 10:30-11:30 am in the Family Ctr.

In Beloved Memory of

Carl Jacob Westfall

Carl Lewis Westfall

Sophia Alexander Westfall

Ann A. Parker William “Beanie” Westfall

In Memory

of

Beaulah & Walter McPherson

Mildred & Barney Simms

And Other Family Members

In Loving Memory of Jannia Fields

Vivian Kirksey Henry Frank Clay, Jr.

In Loving Memory

of

Ida Collins Albert Mason, Jr.

Lindell Collins Ernest Collins

Lindell Collins, Jr. William Collins. Sr.

In Loving Memory of Burton & Ruby Woods, Paul & Victoria Powell,

George Powell, Willie Paul Powell, Charles “Bobby” Powell, Elenora Ross,

Mattie Toney, Elijah “Joe” Turnage, Equellia Woods

IN MEMORY OF CECIL A. GRANBERRY, SR. 1939-2015

In Memory of Helena C. Anthony Shawn C. Anthony

Lloyd Tilghman Francis Tilghman

Theresa Tilghman John O. Tilghman

In Memory

of Harrison & Minnie Lee Josephine Neal Daisy Whitley Morris Lee Sylvester Bassett Lillie Johnson

Be a member of

St. Ann Sodality

Attend Mass regularly Meetings every 3rd Sunday

In Memoriam

Oliver McCullum Raymond Prisby, Sr. Levester McCullum Mary Prisby Holliday Ruby Williams Gladys Prisby-Ross Willa Mae McFarley Raymond Prisby, Jr.

Virginia Ann Saunders Russell E. Prisby Vivian Prisby

In Loving Memory of

James & Margaret Bland Theresa Frisch-Gordon

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Beloved Father & Mother and Grandmother

In Memory of Earl Franklin Johnson, Sr. Earl Franklin Johnson, Jr.

Marian Fleming John E. Ford, Jr.

Ella & Willie Butler Samuel Sheppard Marquez Oliver

In Loving Memory of

Martin & Mae Duggan

Please support the businesses and pray for the people that sponsor these ads. They make our bulletins possible!

In loving memory of Thad Hollie, Jr., Esq.

“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abiding in the word of the Lord, because you

know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

IN MEMORIAM

Deceased Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Matthew

Beatrice Blackshear Leo Glaze Lillie Johnson

Henry Brown Cloteal Harris Al & Felecia Leake

Dorothy Cain Gwendolyn Harris Ruth Mitchell

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