On December 7th there will be a Blood Drive at St.

New Service Opportunity for Families

November 16, 2008 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew. Please sign up next weekend in the narthex.
Meals on Wheels invites you to give thanks in a special way this
Women’s Faith Formation – Advent by Candlelight holiday season by delivering meals to homebound, low-income
Readings for Mass Having a Tough Time in Today’s Economy? senior citizens on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. For
St. Matthew will host a Workshop Against Tough Times on On Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 7:00pm Women’s Faith many of these people, the delivery will be their only contact
November 16, 2008 November 23, 2008 Saturday, December 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Formation in cooperation with Our Lady of Victory Catholic with the outside world on these holidays. Deliveries begin in the
1st Reading Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Ez 34:11-12, 15-17 church. Experts will present tips on Job Searching, Resume Prepa- School will host an evening of fellowship and reflection preparing morning, and each route takes approximately one hour (delivery
ration, Job Interview Skills, Personal Money Management, Home for Advent. There will be a presentation on the meaning of Ad- to 5-6 clients), leaving plenty of time to enjoy the holiday with
2nd Reading 1 Thes 5:1-6 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28 Mortgage and Foreclosure Situations, and Programs of Assistance vent in our lives as we prepare for Christ’s coming. Dessert and friends and family. Morning coffee & refreshments will be pro-
Mt 25:14-30 Mt 25:31-46 Now Available. The presentations will be presented in English with coffee will be served. All women are welcome, but seating is lim- vided, as well as training, directions and the meals to be delivered.
Gospel
a Spanish language track . Lunch will be provided, and there will be ited. Reservations are required and must be made no later than To sign up, just log on to www.scsatl.org , click on “Sign up to be
an opportunity for conversations with the presenters and guided on November 17, 2008. Please contact Sally Peters at 770-486-7374 a member of SCS Volunteer Team”, fill in the registration form,
-site creation of resumes. for further information and/or reservations.
Adult Choir Rehearsals! and note in the “comment” box that you are a St. Matthew parish-
Members of both communities in the parish are cordially invited to ioner & specify which holiday you wish to serve.
Tuesday, Nov. 18th AND Thursday, Dec. 4th
come, share your experiences and ideas, and hear some useful advice Religious Education News
on getting through these tough times in this economy. What a wonderful way to let your children experience the joy of
Youth Choir! Fr. Vic continues the series: service to our Lord! If you have any questions, please call Cynthia
For more information contact Deacon Gayle at 770.964.5804 or
Sunday, Nov. 16th - Rehearsal “Altar and Table: An In-Depth Journey through the Mass” Welsh at 770-463-3555.
deacongayle@saintmatthew.us.
Sunday, Nov. 23rd - Rehearsal Fr. Vic invites you to be part of an eight-part study of the source
and summit of our Catholic life. These sessions continue at 7:00
Foreclosure and Mortgage Default Intervention Services. Catholic Calendar of Upcoming Events pm on Mondays and Wednesdays through December 1st (with no
St. Matthew Catholic Church
Charities’ Housing Counseling Program can help if you are be- session on November 26th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday). Our
cordially invites you to
hind in your mortgage or facing foreclosure, by assisting you in November 18 9:30AM Church Cleaning
Pastor will guide adults and young adults through the history, The 2008 Spaghetti Dinner & Advent Celebration
determining possible plans to save your home. Call us to schedule Saturday, December 6, 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
November YAM Calendar See Bulletin Board structure, meaning, symbolism, and reality that is the Sacrament
an appointment 770.429.2369 option 3. and the Sacrifice of the Mass. Even if you haven't signed-up you Spaghetti Dinner at 6:30 pm followed by an
There will be a St. Phocas Workday are still welcome to attend these sessions. Advent Celebration Concert at 7:30 pm
Mass for Thanksgiving
from 9:00 to 12:00 on Saturday, December 6th. Women’s Faith Formation
To celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving we will hold our annual Women's Faith Formation will meet on November 17, 2008 at We welcome the following
Bread Exchange and Blessing during a special Thanksgiving Eve The Gift of Giving 7:00 pm in the conference room at church. We continue our dis-
Mass at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Parish Please remember to take an ornament from the garland located cussion of The Shack by William P. Young. All women of the
new parishioners to our Parish Family
families are invited to bring in a loaf of their favorite homemade in the back of the Narthex the weekend of November 22/23 and parish are welcome. Jose & Azucena Romo
or store bought bread to be placed by the altar before Mass. 29/30. This year we will be sponsoring families from lists given Artemio & Lizbeth Romo Aguirre
RCIA
During the Mass, Fr. Vic will say a special blessing over the to us by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, local catholic schools, Israel & Patricia Romo Godinez
Our lives sometimes go through seasons of change; of closeness to
bread. Families who brought in loaves are then asked to take members of our local community, the Fayette Samaritans and Griselda Rubio Garibay
God and distance from him. Yet God the Father’s love is steadfast
home a loaf, other than the one they brought, to be a part of our own parish families who may need assistance this Christmas. Jose & Siomara Salazar Camacho
and ever-present to those who seek with a sincere heart, no matter
their Thanksgiving Day meal. This tradition is designed to fos- Return gifts in gift bags, WITH THE ORNAMENT firmly at- Manuel & Gisela Salazar Garcia
what sins or situations have caused separation. If you have
ter a community of sharing and has become a tradition among tached to the bag by the weekend of December 6/7. If there is a Juan & Carmen Salazar Ibarra
thoughts about becoming Catholic, contact King Cooper at (770)
parish families, who bring different kinds of bread request for clothing, it is best to supply a gift certificate in an
774-1182 for more information. Luis & Maria Sanchez
each year, from their favorite store bought rolls to appropriate amount for the item.
Bible Study Dave Keating
home baked breads to share with another parish Doug & Linda DeGirolamo
SPORTS TICKER....Our men's basketball team played Our Lady of Daytime Bible study will continue Tuesday, November 18th from
family as a part of their Thanksgiving meal. Bread
Mercy very tight throughout the first half last weekend but the senior 10:15 to 11:30 am in room 3. All are invited. No previous experi- Mira, K.C., Cheryl, Lena & Lashawn Quinnonez
should be wrapped for travel and may be tagged Bobcats proved too much for our parish in the second half and we fell ence is necessary. Please join us as we explore God's word to- Chuck, Kari, Derek, Tori, Duke & Dane Kinamon
from the originating family if desired. 54-29 in Catholic Men's League action. We fought hard and were down gether! For more information contact Doris Cooper at
25-19 at intermission but could not keep pace in the final period. Ruben 770.632.0426 or Linda Spencer at 770.632.8880.
Visit Fr. Vic’s blog at
Romero led our offensive attack with 9 points. This weekend is our
First Reconciliation Preparation Continues!
Financial Giving in our Parish Family
final game of the season when we take on St. Gabriel on Sunday, No-
http://padrevic.blogspot.com/ vember 16 at 2 p.m. Come out and cheer on our team and show them Classes take place every Sunday afternoon from now through De-
November 9, 2008
how much we appreciate their efforts for our parish. Admission is free! cember 14, except for Thanksgiving holidays (November 23 & 30).
The children will receive the Sacrament during the Parish Com- Offertory $13,645.50
Mass Intentions munal Penance Service on Thursday, December 18. We ask your
Ministry Highlight Given in checks & envelopes (227) $12,667.00
prayers for these young members of the St. Matthew Parish Fam-
Tuesday 9AM Dearly Departed Junior Youth Group ily as they take this next step in their spiritual journey. Parish Debt Reduction $443.00
Wednesday 6PM Dearly Departed The Junior Youth Group is open to young people in grades 6-8. Sneak Preview—The Gospel of Mark
They meet once a month and their mission is to provide fun in a Second Collection $1,234.00
Thursday 9AM Dearly Departed Opening in Masses Everywhere November 30th!
safe and faith-filled environment. We also provide opportunities The Liturgical Year begins Sunday, November 30, and we will
Saturday 5PM Sarah Snider for service projects pertaining to social justice issues. Adults inter- begin hearing the Gospel of Mark. Grab a cup of coffee and a Upcoming Second Collections
ested in sharing their faith and time with this group are needed and donut and join us in the Conference Room at 9:45 as King Cooper November 15—St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday 8:30AM St. Matthew Parish Family most welcome. For more information about this ministry please leads a discussion of the meaning, the structure, and the message of
Sunday 11:00AM Dearly Departed call Deacon Gayle at 770.964.5804. the Gospel of Mark. November 23—Campaign for Human Development