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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
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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Sunday, March 8, 2020
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.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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
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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