July Offerings - St. Matthew Catholic Church

ST. MATTHEW
CATHOLIC CHURCH
A PARISH OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
CONNECTED IN CHRIST!
MOVED BY THE SPIRIT!
June 3, 2012
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. John J. McSweeney
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.
Also 5:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Episcopal
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 10:45
a.m. (Gym), 12:30 p.m.,
5:30 p.m. (Life Teen)
9 a.m. Mass is signed for the hearing
impaired. Nursery for children ages 0 to 2 at
9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Wednesday 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.
Holy Day Masses Vigil: 7:30 p.m.
Holy Day: 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Reconciliaon
Saturday: 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
or by request.
Anoinng of the Sick
Takes place on the first Saturday of each
quarter at the 9 a.m. Mass or contact a priest.
Eucharisc Adoraon
Commences in the Chapel Friday after the 9
a.m. Mass and ends Saturday at the 9 a.m.
Mass.
Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
704-543-7677
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
THE EUCHARISTIC CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. MATTHEW LOVES
CHRIST ABOVE ALL THINGS AND OUR NEIGHBOR AS OURSELVES. IN
OUR FAITH JOURNEY, OUR PARISH FAMILY WILL BE ENGAGED AND
SPIRITUALLY COMMITTED; FULFILLING OUR VISION THROUGH SHARED
GOSPEL VALUES, PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP, SERVICE, OUTREACH, AND
TEACHING.
T HE MOST HOLY TRINITY
June 3, 2012
PARISH DIRECTORY
St. Ma*hew Catholic Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 49349, Charlotte, NC 28277
Office Phone: 704-543-7677
Fax: 704-542-7244
Email: office@stmatthewcatholic.org
St. Ma*hew Catholic School:
704-544-2070
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Msgr. John J. McSweeney
Pastor, x 1032 or 1049
Rev. Patrick Toole
Parochial Vicar, x 1051
Rev. Robert Conway
Parochial Vicar, x 1185
Rectory
Emergency only, 704-846-6311
Sr. Jeanne Marie Kienast, RSM
Pastoral Associate, x 1043
Sr. Eileen McLoughlin, MSBT
Pastoral Associate, x 1057
Deacon James Hamrlik x 1040
Deacon Paul Herman
Deacon Bill Griffin
Deacon Mark King
Deacon Daren Bi*er
Facilies Director
Antoinette Usher, x 1025
Director of Liturgical Ministries
(including wedding music)
Kathy Bartlett, x 1015 or 704-400-2213
Chief Financial Officer
Jane Balbirnie, x 1046
Volunteer Coordinator
Pat White, x 1039
Bereavement
Rita Brennan, x 1007
Bapsms: Every Sunday at 2 p.m. except
the fifth Sunday of the month.
Bapsm Preparaon Class for Parents:
Select Sundays, 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the New
Life Center. Contact Michèle Gauvin
(x 1049) in the Church Office to schedule
Baptism or class attendance.
Marriages: Couples must contact one of the
priests or deacons at least six months prior to
the desired date of the wedding. To initiate
the marriage preparation process or if you
have questions, contact Michèle Gauvin
(x 1049) for weddings taking place at St.
Matthew. Contact Deacon Jim (x 1040) for
Catholic weddings outside of St. Matthew.
FAITH FORMATION
SUPPORT GROUPS AT ST. MATTHEW
Office Phone: 704-541-8362
Coordinator: Pat Tomlinson, x 2
Administrave Assistant
Carmen Dominguez, x 1
Life Teen
Katie Dunne, x 6
Adult Faith Formaon (SMyoU)
Michael Burck, x 4
Rite of Chrisan Iniaon
for Adults (RCIA)
Tom Lindemuth, 704-543-7677 x 1063
SPRED (Developmentally Disabled)
Jan Clemens, 704-246-7102
Welcome Home for Returning Catholics
(For Catholics returning to the Church after
an absence) Julie Jahn, 704-560-9202
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday - Friday, noon - 1 p.m., Parish
Center Family Room; Tuesday and
Thursday, 7 - 8 p.m., NLC 239/241.
Al-Anon: Mondays, noon - 1 p.m.,
NLC132/125 (except on national holidays
PC 104); Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.,
NLC 202; Thursdays, 8 - 9 p.m., NLC 204;
Fridays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., NLC 202
Saturdays, 2 - 3 p.m., NLC 204.
Alateen: Thursdays, 8 - 9 p.m., NLC
234/235.
Cancer Support: First Thursday of the
month, 10 - 11:30 a.m. in NLC 208.
Marilyn Borrelli, 803-547-6181.
Caring for Caregivers: Second and fourth
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, NLC 206.
Sr. Eileen McLoughlin, x 1057.
Chrisans in Career Transion: Supports
people in career crisis. First and third
Mondays, 7 - 9 p.m., NLC. Jack Rueckel,
704-609-1492.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., NLC 206.
Compassionate Friends: For parents who
have lost a child. Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.,
NLC 234/235. Donna Goodrich, 704-8824503.
Depression/Mood Disorders
Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., NLC 202.
Elizabeth Ministry: Support for parents who
have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or
newborn death. Rita Brennan, x 1007.
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m., NLC 202.
Healing Hearts: For widowed persons,
second Monday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., NLC
102. Sr. Eileen McLoughlin, x 1057.
Men’s Bereavement Group
For all men suffering a loss. First and third
Mondays, 7 - 9 p.m., NLC 119.
Frank Pennachio, 704-243-6132.
Narcocs Anonymous
Fridays, 7 - 8 p.m., NLC 132.
Post-Aboron Ministry (PAM)
Confidential. Andrea Hines, 704-996-4597;
Christy Annison, 704-293-6602.
SAA: An anonymous support group for
men and women dealing with addictive
sexual behavior. Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m.,
NLC 204; Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., NLC
204. For more information, visit
charlottesaa.org or call 704-266-0722.
TGIF: Support group for separated/divorced.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., NLC 202. Bonnie
Motuz, 704-543-8998, afternoon calls only.
PARISH LEADERSHIP
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson
Mark Schuler, 704-540-7882
Finance Council Chairperson
Kevin O’Hara, 704-554-6406
COUNSELING CENTER
Counseling Center: Parishioners in need of
professional counseling may contact one of
the priests or Sr. Eileen McLoughlin at 704543-7677 x 1057 for information and for
counselor referrals.
Social Work Ministry: Sharon Davis of
Catholic Social Services is here as part of
our Family Assist Ministry on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m. Contact 704-543-7677
x 1018 or swdavis@charlottediocese.org.
St. Ma*hew Columbarium and
Prayer Garden: Call 704-543-7677
x 1025.
Parish Registraon
Welcome to all new families/individuals.
Please register as soon as possible.
Registration forms and a welcome packet
are available in the Church Office or at the
Welcome Center in the Narthex.
Membership is a condition for the reception
of the Sacraments of Baptism,
Reconciliation, First Eucharist,
Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is
also required before the parish can issue a
sponsorship certificate for those asked to be
sacramental sponsors. You must be a
registered, contributing member for at least
three months before a certificate is provided
or MACS voucher is approved.
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BLESSED THE PEOPLE THE LORD HAS CHOSEN TO BE HIS OWN.
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
JUNE 2 TO 10
SATURDAY
9 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
5:30 p.m.
(SMEC)
7:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
(GYM)
12:30 p.m.
5:30 p m.
MONDAY
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
TUESDAY
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
7 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
FRIDAY
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
SATURDAY
9 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
5:30 p.m.
(SMEC)
7:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
(GYM)
12:30 p.m.
5:30 p m.
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
MATTHEW 28:16-20
+ Albert Liszka
By Rita & Jim Brennan
+ Steve Kelsey
By Loretta & Janice Lopez
+ Ella Berry
By The Crew at St. Margaret
For the People of the Parish
+ Carolyn Benson
By Phyllis Gooley
+ Richard Hohman
By STARS
+ Elisree Ross
By The Franek Family
+ Eleanor & Charles Moser
By Charles J. Moser
+ Nicholas Carletto
By Lillian & Peter Sokol
+ Leo J. Rengers
By Kathy Jirak
+ Al & Annette Fox
By Dwayne Fox
+ Arlene Stephens
By Tom & Nora Hughes
+ Ann Meissner
By David & Carolyn Meissner
+ Rose Giannetti
By Natalie & Julius Farber
+ Jeanette Sheehan
By Her Son & His Wife
+ Colette Sloan
By David Locascio
+ Bill Phillips
By The Chase Family
+ Deborah Billick
By Ed & Jacque Billick & Family
For the Intentions of
Jim & Rita Brennan
By Rita & Nick Bonamo
+ Peter Gamroth
By His Parents
+ Geraldine Kirsch
By The Dumas Family
+ Ed Holt
By Jane & Bill Hallisey
For the People of the Parish
+ Bernie Martinelli
By His Family
+ Thomas Kunik
By The Kunik Family
+ William E. LaPrade
By Sheri Burdette & Daughters
+ Eric Emmans
By Grandma Vera
+ Gertrude Lloyd
By The Denhof Family
A good family is a blessing to
be shared. In today's Gospel,
Jesus speaks to His gathered
disciples. He sends them out
to draw others into the family
of God. They are to make
disciples in every nation and
baptize them "in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." They
are also to teach these new members of the family
everything that Jesus has taught them.
We are called to this same mission. Jesus promises to be
with us always as we share our faith in Him.
Describe the one thing you enjoy most about your
parish family. What are some of the ways you might
invite others to share in parish family life? How can you
help to make improvements in your parish family?
What ideas do you have about how your parish can
reach out to people from other nations and cultures?
What can you do to implement these ideas?
READINGS FOR THE
WEEK OF JUNE 3
SUNDAY
T HE MOST HOLY T RINITY
MONDAY
T UESDAY
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33; Rom 8:14-17;
Mt 28:16-20
2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91; Mk 12:1-12
SAINT BONIFACE, BISHOP AND MARTYR
2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90; Mk 12:13-17
WEDNESDAY SAINT NORBERT, BISHOP
T HURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123; Mk 12:18-27
2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25; Mk 12:28-34
2 Tm 3:10-17; Ps 119; Mk 12:35-37
SAINT EPHREM , DEACON AND DOCTOR OF
THE CHURCH
2 Tm 4:1-8; Ps 71; Mk 12:38-44
SUNDAY
T HE MOST HOLY BODY
CHRIST
AND
BLOOD OF
Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116; Heb 9:11-15;
Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
To view the daily readings on your
computer log on to www.usccb.org/nab
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T HE MOST HOLY TRINITY
June 3, 2012
PRAYER INTENTIONS
2012 DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL COLLECTION UPDATE
CALLED TO SERVE
Contributions as of 5/21/2012
Goal: $623,755 (a 9 percent increase over 2011)
Amount Paid: $427,763.18
Shortfall in Contributions: ($195,991.82)
DSA donation envelopes are available in the Narthex. For your convenience,
you may donate electronically by visiting the Diocese of Charlotte website
www.charlottediocese.org and clicking the “Opportunities for Giving” tab.
Please indicate St. Matthew as your parish.
For those making pledges, your continued support is greatly appreciated. Your
gift helps thousands. Thank you!
DEATHS
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO
Kathleen Anahory, mother of
Karen Freking; Dorothy
Schumacher, mother of Ron
Schumacher; Michael Ryan Volk,
husband of Jennifer Jeffries-Volk &
son of Milt & Nicholett Volk &
brother of Matthew & Ashley Volk;
AND MAY PERPETUAL LIGHT
SHINE UPON THEM.
THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE AT ST. MATTHEW
The Liturgy of the Hours
in the Eucharisc Chapel
Morning Prayer - Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Evening Prayer - Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Night Prayer - Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Eucharisc Adoraon
Begins after the 9 a.m. Friday Mass
and continues until the 9 a.m. Saturday Mass
Recitaon of the Holy Rosary and Chaplet of The Divine Mercy
after 9 a.m. daily Mass
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
Centering prayer is based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the
Mount, “…but when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray
to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret, will reward
you.”(MT6:6) The method of centering prayer quiets the mind and allows us
to be present to God as God is present to us. These gatherings are open to all
who are presently engaged in the practice of centering prayer. The regular
meetings take place on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in NLC 206. If you would like to find out more about
this ancient practice of prayer, contact Bruce Hassett, 704-641-9041 or Janie
Normile, 803-396-8016.
ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
BAPTISMS
WE WELCOME OUR NEWLY
BAPTIZED MEMBERS:
Kaitlyn Alyssa Kraviec
Sean McLaughlin
WEDDINGS
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Aric John Ringeisen &
Victoria Lynn Spisak
who were married at St. Matthew on
Saturday, May 26, 2012.
Glory Be
Each week we gather in a spirit of praise and worship through song, prayer,
Scripture reading, teaching and using charismatic gifts. The atmosphere is one
of friendship, love, support and encouragement. Join us every Monday night
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Choir Room. For information, contact Barbara
Gardner at chlt5nc@aol.com. All are welcome.
PRAYER LINE
If you would like to have someone prayed for individually and in a
confidential manner, email Joan Kelley at joanckly@carolina.rr.com.
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Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
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ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, June 3
JustFaith
Baccalaureate Mass
Monday, June 4
World Food Drive Meeting
Men’s Bereavement
CICT
Alive In The Spirit
Wednesday, June 6
PGC Workshop
Peace & Justice
Thursday, June 7
Knit & Crochet
Cancer Support Group
Friday, June 8
Bridge Group
Saturday, June 9
Maronite Mass
AC - Adoration Chapel
BR - Banquet Room
CR - Conference Room
CH - Choir Room
DMC - Daily Mass Chapel
EC - Education Center
FR - Family Room
2 - 3:30 p.m.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
NLC 203
S
7 - 8:30 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9:30 p.m.
7:30 - 9 p.m.
NLC 202
NLC 119
NLC 132/125
CH
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
7 - 8:30 p.m.
BR
NLC 206
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
10 - 11:30 a.m.
NLC 211
NLC 208
6:45 - 9:45 p.m.
NLC 234/235
7 - 8 p.m.
DMC
G - Gym
NLC - New Life Center
N - Narthex
NS - Nursery
PC - Parish Center
S - Sanctuary
CHRISTIANS IN CAREER
TRANSITION helps the unemployed
or those who are at risk of losing their
jobs with position focusing, resumes,
networking, interviewing and related
skills to help them find work. Our
next meeting is Monday, June 4, at
7 p.m. in NLC 132/125. Questions,
call Jack Rueckel at 704-341-8449.
Visit us at http://st-matts.info/cict.
10TH ANNUAL
WORLD FOOD DRIVE
A planning meeting for
the 10th Annual World
Food Drive is Monday,
June 4, at 7 p.m. in
NLC 202.
For more information,
visit:
www.stmatthewfooddrive.com
For a detailed calendar of all upcoming events, visit www.stmatthewcatholic.org
SUMMER GIFT SHOP HOURS
The Gift Shop will open on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, as well as before and after all Masses on
Saturday evening and Sunday. The gift shop will be closed on Wednesday
and Thursday. The Gift Shop carries a large assortment of Catholic items and
is conveniently located in the Narthex. For more information, call 704-9274313.
PARISH LIBRARY NLC 102 is open during hours that the building is open
unless there is a meeting scheduled. See the calendar.
Visit our website www.stmatthewcatholic.org for all your St.
Matthew news and stay connected at:
facebook.com/stmatthewcatholic
twitter.com/stmatthewnc
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A PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRY
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
June 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in NLC
206. This meeting is open to anyone
who is interested in shining a light on
injustices in our community and
learning about ways to achieve justice
for every human person. At this
meeting we will discuss the future of
the ministry, how it will be structured
and what direction it will take. Please
join us as we make these important
decisions. For more information,
contact Terri Jarina at 704-2434431 or tjarina@windstream.net
Please use your FATHER’S DAY
MASS REMEMBRANCE ENVELOPES
to honor all fathers, living or
deceased. These can be found in your
envelope packets and should be
turned in before the weekend of
June 17.
T HE MOST HOLY TRINITY
June 3, 2012
NEWS AND EVENTS
40-HOURS DEVOTION
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
40-Hours Devotion begins on Sunday,
June 10, and ends on Wednesday, June 13.
We need volunteers to sign up for an hour
to spend before the Lord in Eucharistic
Adoration during these times:
June 10
June 11 & 12
June 13
RCIA MONTHLY INFORMATION MEETINGS
are offered for those who are discerning a call
to learn more about the Catholic faith, as well
as any baptized Catholics seeking to receive
the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. The
next monthly information session is Monday, June 18.
This meeting will provide information on the entire
conversion process, and will include a detailed question
and answer session. These sessions are held in NLC 202
at 7 p.m.
MONTHLY RCIA 2012-13 “INQUIRY” PHASE SESSIONS
are for those who have previously attended an
information meeting and have an interest in learning
about the Catholic Church. These sessions begin on
June 25 at 7 p.m. in NLC 203. These ongoing sessions
are held once a month until September, when weekly
sessions will commence on Sept. 9. No pre-registration
is required, since registration is ongoing during these
monthly sessions. These sessions are open to those never
baptized, as well as those baptized in another Christian
faith. These meetings are also offered to baptized
Catholics who have not received all of the remaining
sacraments of initiation. (Eucharist/Confirmation).
For additional information on either of these meetings,
contact Tom Lindemuth at 704-543-7677 x 1063 or at
704-840-4088 for non-office hour inquiries.
5:30 Mass to 8 p.m.
After 9 a.m. Mass to 9 p.m.
After 7 a.m. Mass to 7:30 p.m.
Sign-ups are in the Narthex after all weekend Masses
June 3 and 10. Stop by to choose an hour or email
st.matthew.adoration@gmail.com with your name,
telephone number and the hour that you would like.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED IN THE LAST 10 YEARS
It is amazing, all the discoveries that have been made
and the changes that have occurred in cancer care over
the last 10 years. The St. Matthew Cancer Support Group
is privileged to host Dr. Lane Hellner who will discuss
“How Cancer Care Has Changed in the Last 10
Years.” Dr. Hellner is a board certified medical
oncologist and parishioner of St. Matthew. This is a topic
that should interest everyone and all are welcome. The
presentation is Wednesday, June 13, from 10 to
11:30 a.m. in NLC 132/125. Come and bring a friend.
OPUS DEI RECOLLECTION
Please join us for a recollection directed by a priest of
Opus Dei for all men on Friday, June 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.
The priest is available for confessions at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Joe Ignacio at 704-7527155 or joremy.ignacio@gmail.com
The Cancer Support Group meets the first Thursday of
each month from 10 to11:30 a.m. in NLC 208. Our next
meeting is Thursday, June 7. For more information or
questions, contact Marilyn Borrelli at 803-547-6181.
A recollection for all women is on Saturday, June 9,
from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recollection includes Holy
Mass at noon. The priest is available for confessions at
9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Remy Ignacio at
704-752-7155 or remy_ignacio@hotmail.com
ROSARY MAKERS GUILD
The Rosary Makers Guild will meet on Wednesday, June
13, in NLC 234/235. Rosary is at 9:30 a.m. The meeting
starts at 10 a.m.
Seniors That Are Retired
For more information, contact Judy Enderle at 704-7089385. Training is required and all materials are
provided.
Mark your calendars to join the STARS for
our Chat'n Dine on Thursday, June 14, at
11 a.m. at Trios Restaurant (10709
McMullen Creek Pkwy.) For more
information or to make a reservation, contact Brooke
Moran at 980-939-1722. The Chat'n Dine is a time for
good friends, good fun and good food! Join us.
Thank you to Smoothie King and to Dr. Beth Cook
and Pediatric Dentistry of South Charlotte for
sponsoring ads in this Sunday’s Bulletin.
Please patronize our sponsors.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INNOVATIVE
PARTNERSHIP (SHIP)
DONATED GOODS
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, FROM 8 A.M. TO NOON
Our collaboration with The Charlotte Housing Authority,
The Salvation Army and St. Gabriel Church had a goal of
outfitting 60 apartments for homeless women and their
children. We have reached the goal and we’re still
moving forward! Many of these wonderful families have
started moving on after getting a great start from
SHIP. Our focus now is to re-fit the vacant apartments to
help more families sail on to independent living.
The collection of donated goods takes place the second
Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon under the
Daily Mass Chapel. Items accepted include gently-used
clothing, furniture, working appliances, household items
and moving boxes, and may be dropped off at St.
Matthew during scheduled donation times. We are happy
to pick up large furniture or appliances on this day from
homes within a 10-mile radius of St. Matthew, if
arrangements are made in advance and no later than
noon the Thursday (two days) before collection day.
For the safety of our volunteers, heavy items will be
picked up from first floor locations only (restrictions
apply). Please note that we do not accept pianos, large
TVs, drop side baby cribs, used mattresses or box
springs. If you would like more information or to
schedule a pickup, contact Randy and Ann Mazur at
704-544-4667 or stmatthewdonatedgoods@gmail.com.
Our greatest needs are NEW twin sheets sets, mattress
pads, blankets and comforters (neutral shades),
NEW bath towel sets, vacuums, small microwaves, clock
radios, irons and small ironing boards, silverware
(knives, forks, spoons), kitchen knives, sets of glasses,
cookie sheets, roasting pans, paper towels, toilet paper,
Kleenex, first aid kits, dining tables and chairs and
dressers.
To arrange a furniture or large item pickup,
contact hcfurniture.donate@gmail.com. To donate
housewares, contact hchousewares@gmail.com.
Questions, call Maureen Regele at 704-605-5444.
YOUNG ADULT LIFE
Furniture pickups will continue on the third Saturday of
the month for the remainder of the year.
Young Adult Life is currently having sign-ups for summer softball and kickball teams. If you are an adult 18 to
40 and are interested in playing on either team this summer, contact Jeremy Ryan at 704-231-8254 or
jsryan.mailme@yahoo.com. Young Adult Life provides adults in their 20s and 30s opportunities to engage
in the St. Matthew faith community. For more about our
ministry or upcoming events, email Greg Mead at
st.matthews.yal@gmail.com or call at 704-579-1859 or
join our Facebook group, Young Adult Life: A St. Matthew Ministry.
DONATE TO CHILDREN IN HAITI
There is a need for
boys’ and girls’ First
Eucharist attire to send
to our young brothers
and sisters in Haiti. If
you are able to donate
slightly used-clothing,
contact Susan Staub at 704-516-9100 or
sastaub@carolina.rr.com.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Join us for the Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat
Breakfast next Sunday, June 10, after the morning
Masses in the Banquet Room. Our menu includes
scrambled eggs w/sausage & cheddar, bacon, sausage
links, potatoes, grits, biscuits and sausage gravy,
oatmeal with brown sugar & raisins on the side, plain
pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, French toast,
Krispy Kreme bread pudding, fruit bowl, smoked
salmon, bagels & cream cheese, pastries (muffin,
cinnamon roll Danish), smoothies, orange juice, milk,
coffee & tea. Adults and children 13 and over/$8,
seniors (62 and over)/$7, children (four to 12)/$5, three
and under are free! Cash and checks accepted.
ALTAR SERVER ASSISTANT
COORDINATOR NEEDED
The Altar Server Ministry is looking for a volunteer to
help with the coordination of the ministry including
assisting with training and scheduling. The altar servers
are responsible for serving at all weekend and special
Masses. The coordinator should be familiar with Excel
and email for scheduling, as well as be willing to learn the
altar server procedures for training. For more information,
email Kelly Rose at kellyrose_5@msn.com.
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FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Trinity Sunday celebrates the most profound mystery of our faith: The Holy Trinity, the
presence of God as Three in One. It is called a mystery not because it is a puzzle that we
attempt to solve, but because it is a reality above our human comprehension. We may begin to
grasp it intellectually, but ultimately must accept that we can only know the Holy Trinity
through worship, symbol and faith. What a challenge this poses for the Christian believer who
knows and accepts the Holy Trinity dwells in our soul in grace, but also calls us to a
relationship with Him. How do we do this? In our limited state, how can we know and love a
mystery?
We do this through the small daily actions we can take of meditating on instructions on the
Faith and reciting prayers composed in honor of the Trinity. For instance, although we recite it so often that it tends to
slide by our consciousness, the Glory Be invites grace into our souls when we pray:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.
Certainly, we cannot hope to know the Holy Trinity unless God himself reaches out to us first and helps us along the
way. Making ourselves open to God and raising our hearts to Him in petition, we can join in this prayer:
My Lord and my God, my only hope, hear my prayer so that I may not give in to discouragement and cease to seek you.
May I desire always to see your face. Give me strength for the search. You who caused me to find you and gave the hope
of a more perfect knowledge of you, I place before you my steadfastness, that you may preserve it, and my weakness, that
you may heal it. I place before you my knowledge, and my ignorance. If you open the door to me, welcome the one who
enters. If you have closed the gate, open it to the one who calls. Make me always remember you, understand you and love
you. Increase those gifts in me until I am completely changed.
When we come into your presence, these many things we talk about now without understanding them will cease, and you
alone will remain everything in everyone, and then we will sing as one an eternal hymn of praise and we too will become
one with you.
~St. Augustine
THE LEGEND OF HOW ST. PATRICK USED THE SHAMROCK
TO EXPLAIN THE MYSTERY OF THE TRINITY
There are several popular legends about how St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the
mystery of the Trinity. According to one story, St. Patrick went to Connaught where he met
two of King Laoghaire’s daughters, Ethne and Fedelm. St. Patrick had been unable to
persuade the king to convert, but he convinced the king’s daughters. During their time of
instruction St. Patrick used a shamrock to visualize the mystery of the Trinity, how a single
plant with three leaves is analogous to the one Triune God with three separate and distinct
Persons.
According to another legend, St. Patrick used a shamrock to help explain the Trinity in a
sermon he preached directly to King Laoghaire.
According to a third legend, St. Patrick was traveling and happened upon a number of Irish chieftains along a meadow.
The tribal leaders were curious about the Trinity and asked St. Patrick for an explanation. So he bent down, picked a
shamrock, showed it to them and explained how the three leaves are part of the one plant, and how similarly the three
Persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, are part of one Supreme Being.
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FAITH FORMATION
FAITH FORMATION
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telephone Numbers:
704-541-8362
Class Time Cell – 704-589-0956
Website: stmatthewcatholic.org/faithformation
Life Teen Mass
Life Nights
Sundays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Sundays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Upcoming Life Nights
Faith Formation Registration
June 3
Registration forms for Faith Formation classes are
available at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex, in the
Church Office or on the St. Matthew website
www.stmatthewcatholic.org. Registration is ongoing in
the Faith Formation Office. Please register in person so
we can work to get your children into a session that is
still available and works best for your family.
Baccalaureate Mass and Reception
Summer schedule coming soon!
Congratulations
Class of 2012!
Sign Up before
we Take-Off!
RegistrationsacceptedthroughJune10.
Vacation Bible School 2012
June 18 through 22, from 9 a.m. to noon
ThisyearthechildrenofSt.Matthew
willbereachingfornewandexcitingheights,
astheyareencouragedtodiscover:
No matter who you are…
No matter what people do…
No matter how you feel…
No matter what happens…
13th Annual Baccalaureate Mass
Sunday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m.
TRUST GOD!
For God, all things are possible! Mark 10:27
Participantsarerising
kindergartenthrough#ifthgrade
Allvolunteerpositionsare#illed.
Registration forms are available in the Church
Of!ice or on the St. Matthew website,
www.stmatthewcatholic.org
Questions,contactDianeKiradjieffat
dkiradjieff@stmatthewcatholic.org
A huge thank you to all who made the
2012 Just Cause Fast such a success!
Teen participants, Teen Planning Team,
Core Team, Knights of Columbus,
Clergy and Staff, and to you…
The generous parishioners of St. Matthew!
What’s the Word?
Middle School Bible Discussion
Total amount raised will be announced soon.
The school year is almost over, so come join
us for “Summer Send-off.” Check out God’s
Word with other sixth, seventh and eighth grade students,
Thursday, June 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Youth Room
of the Parish Center.
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Summer Forum 2012
Adult Religious Education Continues This Summer
For details, contact Michael Burck at 704-541-8362 x 4
or mburck@stmatthewcatholic.org
Child care is available for all courses by reservation. Call 704-543-7677 x 1011 at least 48 hours in advance.
June Offerings
A. Screamfree Parenting with Susan King, LMFT
Tuesdays - June 12, 19, 26, July 10 and 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
New Life Center Banquet Room
Registration Fee: $20 per Family
Parents want a loving family environment and instead live in anxiety and exhaustion. Learn how to eliminate power struggles,
regain the respect of your children, and create a calmer, more peaceful home. Join facilitator Susan King for video
presentations and discussions based on Hal Runkel’s bestselling book Screamfree Parenting. Moving beyond the childcentered, technique-based approaches, the scream-free way compels you to focus on yourself. This practical effective program
for parents of all ages with kids of all ages introduces proven principles for overcoming the stresses of parenting and setting
new patterns of connection and cooperation. Susan King, mother of three, is a marriage and family therapist in private practice
in Ballantyne.
B. The Book of Revelation with Sr. Mary Hugh Mauldin, MA (two sessions)
B-1 Monday Evenings - June 11, 18, 25, July 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
B-2 Wednesday Mornings - June 13, 20, 27, July 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
New Life Center Room 239/240/241
Registration Fee: $20
Revelation, the last book of the New Testament, is one of the most talked about books in the Bible. This book has inspired fear,
millennial predictions and horror throughout Christian history. And yet, the book is seen by all Christians as part of the Word
of God and, therefore, part and parcel of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Is it a fairy tale or science fiction? These sessions will
probe the setting, the symbolic writing style and the structure of Revelation in order to come to a deeper understanding of this
book’s Good News and place in Scripture and its revelatory message. Please bring a Bible!
C. Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop with Judy O’Toole
Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Life Center Banquet Room
Registration Fee: $30
This workshop offers a contemporary presentation of the discipline of centering prayer, a method of
prayer which prepares us to receive the gift of God's presence, traditionally called contemplation. It
consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God's presence and action within. It furthers the development of
contemplative prayer by quieting our faculties to cooperate with the gift of God's presence. It emphasizes prayer as a personal
relationship with God. The day will include several talks on centering prayer. You will learn what it is and how to practice it,
with two periods of centering prayer and a time for questions. Lunch will be served.
For workshop information, contact Michael Burck at mburck@stmatthewcatholic.org or 704-541-8362 x 4.
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Child care is available for all courses by reservation. Call 704-543-7677 x 1011 at least 48 hours in advance.
July Offerings
D. Ignatian Spirituality/Finding God in All Things with Barbara Gaddy
Wednesdays - July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
New Life Center Banquet Room
Registration Fee: $20
The best way to learn about the spirituality of Ignatius of Loyola is to first learn something about the man. What drove him to
write the Spiritual Exercises and then form a religious order known as the Jesuits? This course will introduce the participant to
Ignatius and his Spiritual Exercises. Each session will focus on a different aspect of his life and the Spiritual Exercises. Come
prepared to experience a taste of the exercises through Ignatian prayer. Bring a Bible, a journal, an open mind and heart, and
your imagination.
Attention Young Adults, 20s & 30s, Singles and Married Couples!
E. iPhone, Therefore I Am: God, Us & Technology with Mark Bartholet, MA
Mondays - July 16, 23, 30 from 7 to 8:30
New Life Center Room 239/240/241
Registration Fee: $20
We’re more connected to each other than any generation in the history of existence. Our friends, families, coworkers – really
everyone in the world – are a touchscreen away and not just with a fact or two, but with whole timelines of our every
thought. But in all this connectedness, where is God? In the midst of all this busyness, what can we do to know ourselves, our
friends, and our Lord more deeply? In this workshop, we’ll discuss how our technologies shape our spirituality, for better or
worse, and search for ways to slow down and truly get connected.
August Offering
F . Gettin’ the Word on the WORD (made Flesh, that is…) with Fr. Frank Cancro
Tuesdays - Aug. 7, 14, 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.
New Life Center Banquet Room
Registration Fee: $20
Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus for you? Who is Jesus for us as Catholic believers? In this course, we will study the development
and the diversity of our understanding of Jesus as a person of history and as the Anointed One. This survey course in Christology will guide us through the life and ministry of Jesus, his miracles and teachings and the Church's unfolding history and
faith which contributed to the understanding of and belief in Jesus, the Lord. Please bring a Bible.
Summer Forum 2012 Registration
Please fill out the registration form below, one for each participant. Detach and enclose the per-person, per-course fee. Please
make checks payable to St. Matthew Church. Fees are non-refundable after the class begins. Please print clearly.
Name ________________________________________
Parish__________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State _________ Zip___________________________
Phone ____________________________ Email_______________________________________________
Course Selection:
A.____________ ($20)
B-1. ________ ($20)
B-2.__________($20)
C. ____________ ($30)
D. __________ ($20)
E. _________ ($20)
F. ________ ($20)
Please enclose the check and registration form in an envelope marked “Summer Forum” and return to the Church Office or mail to:
St. Matthew Catholic Church, PO Box 49349, Charlotte, NC 28277.
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Parish Library
Summer Reads
OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE
GOD’S BLESSINGS!
• E-giving! You can now give a single
donation or sign up for on-going
donations through our electronic
giving provider Faith Direct. It’s easy,
safe and environmentally friendly!
Simply scan this code using your smart phone to
enroll online today, or visit www.faithdirect.net
using our church code NC36.
• Not so tech savvy? You can still
utilize the safety and convenience of Faith
Direct by completing the enrollment form found
in the Narthex. Simply complete and mail to
Faith Direct.
• Consider stock gifts. There may be tax
advantages to you in contributing appreciated
stock. Stock donation forms are available
online at www.charlottediocese.org,
“Opportunities for Giving” tab.
Summer is the perfect time to enrich
your spiritual life and learn more
about the faith through reading.
Treat yourself to a great summer read
available at the Parish Library, NLC 102. Stop by today
for these and other great selections!
St. Matthew Staff Picks:
Gift of Peace by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
- Michael Burck, Adult Faith Coordinator
Heaven is Real by Todd Burpo
- Deacon Jim Hamrlik
My Life With the Saints by James Martin, SJ
- Sister Jeanne Marie Kienast
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Please contact our Chief Financial Officer Jane
Balbirnie at 704-543-7677 x 1046 for further details on
any of these methods of giving. As always, contact your
tax professional to discuss specific tax implications.
Thank you for your generosity to St. Matthew!
- Father Patrick Toole
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Anything
by James Martin, SJ
- Deacon Daren Bitter
The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila
PARISH MEMBERSHIP AND BENEFITS
- Kathy Bartlett, Director of Liturgical Ministries
To be considered an active, participating member of the
parish, and thus eligible for MACS tuition assistance
and sacramental sponsor eligibility, St. Matthew
Catholic Church takes into account a family’s or
individual’s ministry involvement and Mass attendance.
Since weekly Mass attendance envelopes are the
primary way we determine if parishioners are regularly
attending Mass, we ask that if you can’t make a
contribution on a given Sunday, that you still place
your envelope in the collection basket so we can
record your attendance. If you are using Faith Direct,
then please use the personalized offertory cards
indicating your Mass attendance.
Attendance at Mass is the most meaningful way we
model and live our Catholic faith.
Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom
- Jane Balbirnie, Chief Financial Officer
The Holy Longing: The Search for A
Christian Spirituality by Ronald Rolheiser
- Pat White, Volunteer Coordinator
- Pat Tomlinson, Faith Formation Coordinator
A Well-Built Faith by Joe Paprocki
- Barb Kohler, Faith Formation Coordinator PS-8
Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen
- Deacon Mark King
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
All volunteers must attend a Protecting God’s Children
workshop. This program is intended to educate
volunteers to recognize and prevent sexual abuse. Preregistration is required for the workshop and may be
done online at www.virtus.org. The next workshop at
St. Matthew is Wednesday, June 6, from 6:30 to 9:30
p.m. in the NLC Banquet Room.
Bulletin announcements are due no later than
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. of the previous week. Send
submissions to juliat@stmatthewcatholic.org.
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The Silver Rose
Please join us on Saturday, June 9, at 4 p.m. in the Daily Mass Chapel for a rosary and prayer service for the
sanctity of life. The Knights of Columbus and the St. Matthew Respect Life Ministry are sponsoring this
prayer service in honor of Our Lady of Guadeloupe, the patroness of pro-life.
The Silver Rose dates back to 1960 with a pilgrimage of a rose across North America, from Canada to Mexico
that culminated in passing of the rose across the border on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadeloupe.
The rose was the symbol that Our Lady gave to Juan Diego as proof to the bishop of her visit.
The initial devotion was started in 1960 by a group of Squires, boys yet too young to join the Knights of
Columbus. This year there are three Silver Roses making their way across the country. One will be here on
June 9 before moving to South Carolina the next day. Please come pray with us in honor of Our Lady and for
the sanctity of life.
OUTSIDE THE PARISH NEWS
VOLLEYBALL CAMPS AT CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Fifth through seventh-graders July 9 to 12 (morning
camp) and eighth and ninth-graders July 9 to 13 (evening camp) or July16 to 19 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Camps are run by
Tim Leary, coach at Charlotte Catholic High School, and Bettie Berry, coach at Myers Park High School. For more
information, contact Tim Leary at 704-307-0966 or tleary1@carolina.rr.com.
ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH is pleased to host Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, Executive Director of NETWORK, a
National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, Saturday June 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in Biss Hall. Registration begins at 8:30
a.m. Free parking for St. Peter events is available in the underground Green Parking Garage next to the church with
entrances on Tryon Street and College Street. The College street entrance is the first garage entryway after passing Fuel
Pizza and the Green on the left. The heart of Sr. Simone’s talks will focus on “Faithful Citizenship,” published by the
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Faithful Citizenship” provides a framework for social justice based on Catholic
teaching on the poor, the immigrant, the laborer and especially the “people of God” involved in social and distributive
justice for all. A discussion will follow on applying Catholic social values (e.g. the common good) to the current
political, economic and social environment. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about key national and local
social justice issues and where your elected representatives stand.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES YOUTH AND FAMILY DIVISION offers foster parent
orientation the fourth Tuesday of the month. All orientations are located at 5800 Executive Center Drive on the fourth
floor. Orientations begin at 6:30 p.m. Please be on time. For more information, call 704-336-5437.
God must be in our Sacrament for it to be a good sign for the world to see. The next WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS are Jun 22-24 in Raleigh and Sep 21-23 in Hickory. Early registration is highly recommended.
For more information, visit http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact William and Elizabeth Nickles
at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-469-3866.
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