- St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church

THE PARISH FAMILY OF MAY 29, 2016
ST. MATTHIAS
THE APOSTLE CHURCH
CELEBRATION of EUCHARIST
Weekend
Saturday ..................... . 4:00pm
Sunday ....................... ..8:30am
................................... 10:30am
Daily
Monday-Friday……….8:00am
National Holiday
9:00am
Holy Day of Obligation
Please call the Parish Office
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, 3:00pm-3:30pm
Mother of Perpetual Help Prayers
Tuesday, 8:30am
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday, 8:30am until Noon,
Living the Word,
Sharing the Spirit,
Loving Each Other
796 Buckley Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63125
314-892-7500
Web Site:
www.stmatthiastheapostle.org
Fax: 314-892-0629
Baptisms
Please call the Parish Office
three months before the birth of
the child.
Marriages
Arrangements should be made a
minimum of one year before the
planned date of marriage.
Fr. Dennis Port
Pastor
frport@sbcglobal.net
Fr. Eugene Selzer
selzer13@gmail.com
Deacon Charlie Bacher
charles.bacher@sbcglobal.net
Jonathan Diestelkamp
Office Manager
st.matthiasoffice@sbcglobal.net
Joseph Dahlem
Parish School of Religion
joedahlem@gmail.com
Kathleen O’Donnell
Pastoral Musician
Parish Office Hours
9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Mary Eckles
Adult Faith Formation
Bulletin Deadline
Noon on Monday
Salesian Missionaries
jack_eckles@msn.com
314-416-1778
smmi-us@sbcglobal.net
The Body and Blood of Christ
May 29, 2016
READINGS FOR THE
WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
2 Pt 1:2-7;
Ps 91:1-2, 14-16;
Mk 12:1-2
Zep 3:14-18 or
Rom 12:9-16;
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6;
Lk 1:39-56
2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12;
Ps 123:1b-2;
Mk 12:18-27
2 Tm 2:8-15;
Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Mk 12:28b-34
Ez 34:11-16;
Ps 23:1-6;
Rom 5:5b-11;
Lk 15:3-7
2 Tm 4:1-8; 1
Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 2:41-51
1 Kgs 17:17-24;
Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
Gal 1:11-19;
Lk 7:11-17
At that time, as the number of disciples continued to
grow...the Twelve called together the community of
the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers,
select from among you seven reputable men, filled
with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint
to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to
prayer and to the ministry of the word. The proposal was acceptable to the whole community…
They presented these men to the apostles who
prayed and laid hands on them.
Acts 6:1-6
“They all ate and were satisfied. And
when the leftover fragments were picked
up, they filled twelve wicker baskets.”
LUKE 9:17
Rest in Peace
The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows
us that when we share what we have, even
if it doesn’t seem like that much, miracles
can happen! Do not think that your gift is
too small or insignificant! God blesses all
the gifts we offer and makes them wondrous.
We offer our sympathy and prayers
to the family and friends of:
Steven Grimes
Son of Thomas & Kathleen Grimes
of our Parish
May his soul and the souls of all the
faithful departed rest in peace.
Ways of Participating in the Paschal Mystery
Through participation in the Eucharist, we also participate in the Paschal Mystery of Christ, that is, in
his dying and rising, which is made present for us in the Eucharistic sacrifice. This participation in the Paschal Mystery of Christ reaches its consummation when we receive his Body and Blood in Holy Communion. Christ’s victory and triumph over death is then made present in the lives of those who participate in the
Eucharist.
Holy Communion increases our union with Christ. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him” (Jn 6:56). Communion with the Body of Christ preserves, increases, and renews
the life of grace received at Baptism.
Holy Communion separates us from sin. We receive the Body of Christ “given up for us” to save us
from sin. We receive the Blood of Christ “shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Our love of God is intensified and therefore our disordered attachments are weakened and even broken. Divine love wipes away
venial sins.
Holy Communion offers us strength, called grace, to preserve us from mortal sin. By deepening our
friendship with Christ, this Sacrament makes it more difficult for us to break our union with him by mortal
sin.
Holy Communion expands the life of the Church. The Church as a communion is bound ever more
closely together through the celebration of the Eucha-rist. As an ancient axiom states, the Church makes the
Eucharist, and the Eucharist makes the Church. In receiving Communion, we are more fully united to the
Church.
Holy Communion commits us to care for the poor. St. Paul reminded the Corinthians that in shar-ing
the Body of Christ in the Eucharist, they were also called to care for the poorer members of the commu-nity.
Participation in the celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice is a source and means of grace even apart
from the actual reception of Holy Communion. It has
also been long understood that when circumstances
prevent one from receiving Holy Communion during
Mass, it is possible to make a spiritual communion
that is also a source of grace. Spiritual communion
means uniting one’s self in prayer with Christ’s sacrifice and worshiping him present in his Body and
Blood.
Growing Through Grief:
Personal Healing
Mondays: June 6th, & 13th 2016
9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m.
St. Matthias Library
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Grieving is an active process - much
more than a slow passive waiting, or an attempt to divert the pain until it doesn’t hurt so much. It can
also be an occasion for growth.
There are six sessions each focusing on a particular aspect of grief. The subject matter of the six sessions are:
Week 5 - June 6th
Readjusting, Developing a new self identity
Week 6 - June 13th
Letting go, Wrap up
Each meeting will last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Each meeting will include an opening prayer, a
short sharing or visiting session, presentation, time for questions, discussion or reflection.
Reservations are required so that sufficient materials will be on hand. To register please contact the
Parish Office at 314-892-7500.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Thank you for your support and cooperation of this worthy cause.
St. Matthias Goal for 2016 St. Matthias Challenge Goal for 2016 St. Matthias Donations as of May 23 Families participating to date Families who have raised their donation Families who have lowered their donation New donor goal for 2016 New donors to as of May 23 -
$28,995.00
$45,680.00
$44,285.00
350
106
31
51
25
Catechism of the Catholic Church
There is a certain resemblance between the unity of the divine persons and the fraternity that men ought to
establish among themselves.
The human person needs life in society in order to develop in accordance with his nature. Certain societies, such as the family and the state, correspond more directly to the nature of man.
“The human person...is and ought to be the principle, the subject and the object of every social organization.”
Widespread participation in voluntary associations and institutions is to be encouraged.
In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, neither the state nor any larger society should substitute
itself for the initiative and responsibility of individuals and intermediary bodies.
Society ought to promote the exercise of virtue, not obstruct it. It should be animated by a just hierarchy
of values.
Where sin has perverted the social climate, it is necessary to call for the conversion of hearts and appeal
to the grace of God. Charity urges just reforms. There is no solution to the social question apart from the
Gospel.
Bible Study
Bible Study with Dr. Carr Worland on Wednesday’s at 11:00am in the Multipurpose
room. Classes will resume on July 21 when Dr. Worland returns from her mission to
Africa.
A Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
Every year St. Matthias offers a pilgrimage to holy shrines throughout the world for the spiritual and intellectual development of parishioners and friends. With Pope Francis declaring 2016 as a Jubilee Year
of Mercy a pilgrimage takes on even greater significance.
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October 17-27, 2016 - France - We will visit Sr. Jane at the Motherhouse of the
SMMI sisters in Paris along with Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica , Shrine of the Miraculous Medal of Rue de Bac, Shrine of St. Catherine Laboure and much more in Paris.
The pilgrimage will also include the Shrines of Lourdes and St. Therese, the “Little
Flower”, at Lisieux. In addition, Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery in
Normandy will be visited.
For more information contact Fr. Port (314-892-7500) or Golden Frontier
(618-234-1445).
Brochures detailing the entire itinerary of the Pilgrimage are available at
the Parish Office and the Narthex of the church.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Larry Bereswill, Margaret Blickle, Benjamin Boyd, Bob Carroll, Bob Carty, Charlene Cruse, Dan,
Denny Dearda, Gerry DiMaggio, Lorraine Dohm, Maria Edwards, Olivia Edwards, George Flaton,
Joan Gripo, Dawn Guardano, Jeanne Hacker, Jane Hackett, Edgar Hampton, Betty Hasenbeck, Ed Hasler,
Brett Haubrich, Mary Ann Heberer, Anne Heuvelman, Kathleen Holmes, Mary Ellen Howard, Lukas
Inman, Jim Kargus, Frances Kasting, Delores Kersting, Patricia Kessler; Helen Kettinger, Rich Kleeb,
Shirley Kramper, Ronald Lamb, Josephine Lange, Oliver Lange, Nancy Linder, Donna Meyer,
Janet Millslagle, Rich Millslagle, Louise Moore, John Nolan, John Opich, David Oppland, Lauri Pennycook,
Radomir Polach, Bobby Randazzo, Kenneth Reeg, Tony Sauer, Ben Schaab, Lorraine Scheffer,
Timothy, Schifelbein, Donald Schlingman, Connie Schmitt, Sandra Schroeder, Fr. Eugene Selzer, Robert
Settles, Margaret Sevem Gatheman, Laverne Smith, Katie Stevenson, Leonard Suttmoeller, Irene Taschler,
Marian Thompson, Rich Veile, Lucille Venverloh, Bob Wissler
CANDLES
MASS INTENTIONS
Lighting a candle expresses a prayer need and
invites others to join in praying for that intention.
May 30, Monday
9:00 a.m.
Roland Laury
The prayer needs this week are:
May 31, Tuesday
8:00 a.m.
Louise Rieck
Tom Sanders Sr. and families; Tom Sanders Jr.
and families; Brian Davis Jr. and families; Angela
Davis - “Confirmation”; Bob Jung family; For the
Branam family; Jean Loehr - better health; Al Davis - better health; Mary Rowden - better health;
Rose Loehr - Special Intentions; Gus and Rose better health and healing; Thank you; For Gavin,
Special Intention; Reinwart familt; Schlenk family; For R.J. and C.C.; Help me handle the next
treatments; Souls in Purgatory;
Raymond L. Cardinal Burke; Fr. Port and all
priests; Families; The Zelch/Medley families;
Gielow family; St. Vincent de Paul patrons; Jason
Rowley; B. Rowley; St. Jude - Special Intention;
Dot, Emile, Ken, Michael; Opich’s - for our son’s
health; Safe travel; Granddaughter and son; For
Gavin and Special Intention; John Caruso and
family;
June 1, Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Jackie Simon
June 2, Thursday
8:00 a.m.
Steve King
June 3, Friday
8:00 a.m.
Memorial Society
June 4, Saturday
4:00 p.m.
June 5, Sunday
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
The Vigil of the 10th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
John DuBuque
The 10th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
People of the Parish
Steve King
“LIKE US” ON FACEBOOK
St. Matthias now has its own Facebook page and
we need “friends.”
Check out St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic
Church and “like” us. We will be adding pictures, news and events on a regular basis.
The Liturgy, Circa 150
Catholicism is at its heart a “conservative” religion—meaning that we like to conserve our tradition
and keep things essentially the same. This is particularly true of our liturgy. Although there have been significant changes in the last forty years, including the use of vernacular languages, changes in postures, and
updating of musical styles, the core of what we do when we gather for worship is essentially unchanged from
the earliest days of the Church.
An excellent illustration of this comes from the First Apology of St. Justin Martyr, written around the year
150. Justin writes:
On the day we call the day of the sun, all who dwell in the city or country gather in the same place.
The memoirs of the apostles and the writings of the prophets are read, as much as time permits.
When the reader has finished, he who presides over those gathered admonishes and challenges them to imitate these beautiful things.
Then we all rise together and offer prayers* for ourselves . . . and for all others, wherever they may be, so
that we may be found righteous by our life and actions, and faithful to the com-mandments, so as to obtain
eternal salvation.
When the prayers are concluded we exchange the kiss.
Then someone brings bread and a cup of water and wine mixed together to him who presides over the brethren.
He takes them and offers praise and glory to the Father of the universe, through the name of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit and for a considerable time he gives thanks (in Greek: eucharistian) that we have been
judged worthy of these gifts.
When he has concluded the prayers and thanks-givings, all present give voice to an acclamation by saying:
‘Amen.’
When he who presides has given thanks and the people have responded, those whom we call deacons give to
those present the “eucharisted” bread, wine and water and take them to those who are absent.1
Those who are well off, and who are also willing, give as each chooses. What is gathered is given to him
who presides to assist orphans and wid-ows, those whom illness or any
other cause has deprived of resources, prisoners, immigrants and, in a
word, all who are in need.2
If you were to walk into any Catholic church on an average Sunday, this description from 1800 years ago would still be a good summary
of what goes on. Although there may be changes in style, language, and
music, our worship at its core is essentially unchanged from the pattern
set more than eighteen centuries ago.
GENTLE CHAIR YOGA
Gentle Chair Yoga will be offered from 7-8 PM on the following Tuesday’s in the Multi-Purpose Room.
This class places special emphasis on the coordination of movement with breath, and the therapeutic benefits of yoga practice. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and those with injuries or other physical limitations. This
class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation, and simple movements to increase range of motion of
the major joints. The class will be led by Connie Reichert, certified yoga instructor. This is a donation
based class, all amounts will be given to St. Matthias.
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Next Session: May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28
Donation: $5.00 per class
Please call the Parish Office at 314-892-7500 to reserve your spot.
BOOKS WANTED !!
The St. Matthias book fair is only 8 months away (Jan 13-15, 2017). We need both
hardback and paper back books in all genres that are in good condition. We will also accept puzzles, games, CD’s, DVD’s and cassettes. ENCYCLOPEDIA’S, DICTIONARIES
and MAGAZINES cannot be accepted. Your donation can be brought to
the Narthex of the church every weekend. If you have a large amount to
donate or not able to physically bring your books, call the Parish Office
(314-892-7500) during normal business hours to arrange for a pick-up. Please see Sandy
at the Together We’re Better table in the Narthex of church if you wish to know more about
volunteering to sort.
Adoro Te Devote
I adore you devoutly, Godhead unseen,
who truly lies hidden under these sacramental forms.
My soul surrenders itself to you without reserve,
for in contemplating you it is completely overwhelmed.
Sight, touch, and taste are no guide in finding you,
and only hearing is a sure guide for our faith.
I believe everything that the Son of God has said,
and nothing can be truer than this Word of the truth.
Pictorial Directories
The most recent Pictorial Directory is now available for those who had their photograph taken. If
you had your picture taken for the directory
please pick up your copy
in the Narthex after mass.
Thank you to all who had
their photo taken !!
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Only the Godhead was hidden on the Cross,
but here the humanity is hidden as well.
Yet I believe and acknowledge them both
and make the same request as did the repentant thief.
Feast Day - May 31, 2016
This feast commemorates the three-month visit of
Mary with her elderly cousin Elizabeth during
Mary’s pregnancy with Jesus and Elizabeth’s with
I do not see the marks of the wounds, as Thomas did,
and yet I, too, own you as “My God.”
Grant that I believe in you more and more,
that I put my hope in you and that I love you.
Living Bread, that ever recalls
the Lord’s death and gives life to his servants,
grant to my soul to live by you
and always to taste your sweetness.
Lord Jesus, loving Pelican of heaven,1
cleanse me, a sinner, with your Blood;
for a single drop can save
the whole world from all its sin.
Jesus, as I look on your veiled presence,
I pray that what I long for so ardently may come
about,
and that I may see your face unveiled
and be happy in the vision of your glory.
John the Baptist. The story appears in the first
chapter of Luke’s Gospel. It recounts Elizabeth’s
Spirit-filled greeting, acknowledging Mary as “the
mother of my Lord,” and Mary’s beautiful response, the Magnificat, which begins, “My soul
proclaims the greatness of the Lord.” Introduced
by the Franciscans in 1263, the feast became universal in the 16th century. The cousins’ visit has
been depicted by many artists over the centuries.
An especially tender “Visitation,” painted by Mariotto Albertinelli and considered his masterpiece,
is on display at the Uffizi in Florence, Italy.
WELCOME NEW
PARISHIONERS!
A parish is not a place,
it is a community. A
parish is not a thing it is
the Body of Christ. We
can only be such a
community if every
Catholic in the area registers in the parish.
To receive a registration form or indicate an
address change or move from the parish,
please fill out the form below and drop
it in the collection basket or mail it to
the Parish Office.
Name __________________________________ and
___________________________________________________
Number in Family: ______
Adults _______ Children _______
Address________________________________
Offerings to Support
the Mission of the Parish
May 18 - 25, 2016
Sunday Offering
Sunday Offering (E-Give)
Special Offering
Special Offering (E-Give)
Parish Upkeep
Parish Upkeep (E-Give)
Votive Candles
Space Utilization Donation
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
BBQ (Gross)
$ 6,493.00
$ 1,550.00
$ 175.00
$
50.00
$
2.00
$ 250.00
$
81.00
$ 110.00
$
45.00
$
5.00
$ 3,650.00
The following funds are “Restricted” which
means that they may be used only for the
intention for which they were given. These
funds are placed in separate interest bearing
accounts.
Cell Phone______________________________________
Parishioner Helping Parishioner
$ 107.00
Parishioner Helping Parishioner(E-Give)$500.00
Memorial Prayer Garden
$ 200.00
Operation Life Support
$ 438.00
Operation Life Support (E-Give)
$
Memorial Society
$
New Parishioner ______Moving Out _________
The following funds are transferred directly to
the Archdiocese or other Special Campaigns:
Zip ___________ Phone _________________
Email Address___________________________________
Catholic Communication Campaign $
1.00
Beatitudes for Disabled People
Blessed are you who take time to listen to defective speech, for you help us to know that if we persevere,
we can be understood.
Blessed are you who walk with us in public places and ignore the stares of strangers, for in your companionship we find havens of relaxation.
Blessed are you that never bids us “hurry up” and more blessed are you that do not snatch our tasks from
our hands to do them for us, for often we need time rather than help.
Blessed are you who stand besides us as we enter new ventures, for our failures will be outweighed by
times we surprise ourselves and you.
Blessed are you who ask for our help, for our greatest need is to be needed.
Blessed are you when by all these things you assure us that the thing that makes us individuals is not our
peculiar muscles, nor our wounded nervous system, but is the God-given self that no infirmity can confine.
St. Matthias the Apostle
Memorial Prayer Garden
I (we) would like to purchase the following in the
Memorial Prayer Garden. I choose the following:
_____ Engraved Brick
$75.00
_____ Stone Boulder
$200.00
(For engraving of Boulders and Tree Memorials talk
with Jonathan at the Parish Office 314-892-7500)
_____Spruce Tree
$250.00
Please print in block letters the name(s) you would like engraved on the Memorial:
A space should be left between names and on either side of “&”. 15 characters are available per line,
Including spaces and punctuation; 3 lines per brick or marker:
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Purchase Information:
Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
City: _________________________________________________
State: ___________
Zip: ___________
Phone: ________________________
Please make checks payable to: St. Matthias
For extended term payments please contact the Parish Office.