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St. Matthew Catholic Church

10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230-2499

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (All Offices) (210) 478-5000

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL (210) 478-5099

“ NEW” NET ADDRESS: http://www.stmatts.org

“The mission of St. Matthew Catholic Church is to be a welcoming community that encounters Christ through prayer, sacraments, and charitable service.”

XXVVIII No. 42

St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78230-2499 210 478-5000

NET ADDRESS: www.stmatts.org

PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT 478-5000 Dr. Jennifer Grenardo, Ed.D. grenardo@comcast.net FINANCE COUNCIL 325-3292 Chris Carmona BUILDING COMMITTEE 492-2401 Bob Mason SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT Michael Martinez 558-9117 SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 478-5099 Alvin Caro SCHOOL PTC Christiane Garcia, President 316-4356 cdperkins716@yahoo.com ALTAR SERVERS Richard and Carrie Fuhrmann 492-2064 CATECHESIS-EDUCATION 478-5000 Sister Therese Gleitz (Children) 478-5010 Mari Vallone ( Liturgy w/Children) 478-5019 Michelle Weekley (High School Coordinator) 478-5011 Gail Dereszewski, (Adult Education/RCIA Director) 478-5004 Beth Duarte (Adult Education Ministries/ACTS) 478-5006 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 478-5060 (Annulments and Convalidations) COUNSELORS 478-5000 Maria Leavy Hoelscher, Ph.D., LMFT 478-5005 Judith Poston, LCSW 478-5016 Mari Gonzalez, M.Ed., LPC 478-5018 COMMENTATORS/LECTORS 843-8443 Victoria Gonzalez EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 342-0351 Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 478-5013 HOSPITALITY 641-7670 Richard Loza MUSIC COORDINATOR 478-5000 Sister Therese Gleitz 478-5010

OFFICE HOURS PHONE PARISH ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 9am-12N 478-5000 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm 478-5099 SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm 478-5024 SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL Tues-Sat 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) 478-5020

PASTOR 478-5000 Rev. Dennis D. Aréchiga PRIESTS 478-5000 Rev. Michel Bineen, CICM Rev. Jake Empereur, SJ DEACONS Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 342-0351 Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 Deacon Tom Fox 521-3377 Deacon Alonzo Guzman, Jr. 558-6294 Deacon Tom Houle 865-0092 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 525-8245 Deacon Rafael Lara 601-0800 Deacon Gabriel Mendiola 478-5000 Deacon Michael Nealis 478-5000 Deacon Oscar Vela, Jr. 413-1463 RETIRED DEACONS Deas Ernesto Garza, Keith Werner, Roberto Rios ADMINISTRATION STAFF 478-5000 Paul Canales (Business Manager) 478-5007 Bernard Zarazua (Facilities Manager) 478-5001 Kay Moczygemba (Pastor/Priests/Parish Secretary) 478-5003 Ginger Wurz (Catechesis Secretary) 478-5008 Ursula Flowe (Bookkeeper) 478-5014 Georgia Wall (Senior Center Manager) 478-5017 Bruce Orey (Consolation Ministry) 478-5036 Chris Juarez, (Parish Athletic Director) 478-5027 Bill Cancel (Refugee Ministry) 478-5029

WORSHIP SERVICE WEEKEND MASS Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11 am, 11:15 am McDonald Family Center Gym Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist, 12:45 pm (All Spanish Mass ) and 6:00 pm DAILY MASS Church Mon.—Fri. 6:00, 8:15 am , 12:05 & 6:00 pm; Sat., 8:15 am Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration Always Open Penance Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 5:30 pm Church (Or you may make an appointment with one of the parish priests) Anointing of the Sick SECOND Sunday 2:00 pm and Also on First Friday following 12:05 pm Prayer Groups English Thursday 7:00 pm Espanol Monday 8:00 pm Novena to Miraculous Medal Tuesday 7:30 pm

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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Blessed Sacrament & Altar Society 1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m. ACTS Core Group 1st Mon 7:00 p.m. Athletic Association 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m. Cancer Support Group 4th Monday 7:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays (MCDFCenter Gym) 9:15 a.m.

Children’s Mass Sundays(MCDFCenter Gym)11:15 a.m.

Choirs - ACTS Sundays 7:30 a.m. Adults Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Bilingual Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Children’s Saturdays 4:30 p.m. Family Folk Sundays 5:00 p.m. Youth Sundays 10:00 a.m. Christian Meditations Wednesdays7-8p.m. 445-1107 Confraternity of Our Lady of Guadalupe 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. Finance Council 3rdWednesday 7:00 p.m. Faith Based Mental Health Support 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree 1st Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Monday 7:00 p.m. Thursday 6:30 p.m.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Men’s Club – Holy Name Society 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. Novena of the Miraculous Medal Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Perpetual Adoration Mike Robles 579-0716 Prayer Group (English) Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Refugee Ministry 4th Thursday 478-5029 Respect Life Ministry Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 School Council 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. SCOTS(Dolores Mc Atee) Twice Monthly 340-5449 Scouts (Boys) Stephen Tipps 694-0152 Scouts – Cubs Charles Butcher 437-3057 Scouts -Girl Sharon Beiter 275-6461 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Spanish Prayer Group Mondays 8:00-9:00 p.m. St. Matthew’s Mission Group 2nd Tuesday 7PM 344-7310 St. Matthew’s Singles (40+) Thursdays (VJ House) 7:00 p.m. Transportation Ministry 2-3 Days’ Notice 478-5000 VIP Club (Mature Adults) 4th Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Widow/Widower 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. YC 3 (Young Adults 25-40) Beth Duarte 478-5006

QUICK MESSAGE-INFORMATION dial 478-5098 please press Emergency Line for Sickness/Sickness ONLY 1 Prayer Petition Line 2 Mass and Confession Schedule 4 Infant Baptism 5 Marriage (6 Months Marriage Preparation Required) 6 CYO Athletic 478-5027 Senior Nutrition Center 478-5017 RCIA/Adult Confirmation 478-5004

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE As we approach the end of our liturgical year which culminates in the great Feast of Christ the King, the readings turn more somber in tone. Malachi 3:19-20 speaks of the Day of the Lord as one of judgment upon God’s people. The Gospel, Luke 21:5-19 deals with the fall of the Temple and what will accompany a future, calamity-laden in end time to come. The end of this Gospel passage reminds us to strive to perse-vere through the struggles that life presents us. Since no one truly knows when the Second Coming of Christ will take place, we are better served by being spiritually ready at all times and persevering in our faith. The second reading from Second Thessalonians 3:7-12 stresses our need to persevere in our life of

faith. Paul may have coined the word “busybody” when he mentions that instead of working quietly while minding one’s own business, some in the early Christian com-munity were more focused on the business of others. Paul reprimands them and refocuses their attention where it should be: on their own individual struggle to serve the Lord. It’s so much easier to see the faults of others and be critical of them than to do the more difficult inner work within ourselves. We think of the scripture pas-sage that reminds us to not focus on the speck in our brother or sister’s eye but in-stead on the glaring beam in our own eye, as another call to self-examination. Paul himself speaks of having to put up with the drudgery of work in order to not have bur-dened the community with supporting himself. He never stopped working as a tan-

ner, a tent builder, throughout his ministry while pouring himself out in service to the Church. Let us pray that we may focus on efforts on our own inner conversion, seeking to persevere in our faith to the very end. - - Fr. Dennis

Parents and Godparents/Sponsors are required to attend all of the monthly classes chosen before or after the baby is born. St. Matthew Parishioners need to take the classes at St. Matthew’s. Pre-registration is required and “NO” late registra-tions will be accepted. Registration packets are available at the Administration Building. The child's state birth certificate is required. Godparents/Sponsors from another parish may attend classes in their own parish if they bring a letter or certificate of completion.

BAPTISM CLASSES No December Baptisms

Baptismal Classes November 7 &14 (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by October 29 Group Baptisms Saturday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. Parents & Godparents/Sponsors must be in the Church by 10:30 a.m.

Nov 6-12 NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK Nov 12 - 13 & 19 - 20 St Vincent de Paul Adopt-A–Family for Christmas sign-up Church Foyers after all Masses Nov 19 & 20 Second Collection Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Thanksgiving Mass Schedule Nov. 23 Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m. Nov. 24 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Our Parish family rejoices with you as you prepare for this life-long covenant of love. We know that these next months will be filled with many details planning for your wedding day. In order to help you prepare for your sacramental marriage, take time from your busy schedule as soon as possi-ble to contact Judith Poston at 478-5016 for Marriage Preparation. Together may you fol-low the way of love as Christ loved you. (Ephesians 5:2).

Newly ENGAGED? CONGRATULATIONS!

Baptismal Classes January 9 & 23 (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by December 24 Group Baptisms Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. Parents & Godparents/ Sponsors must be in the Church by 10:30 a.m.

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TREE RIBBONS Trees on the main campus and Vance Jackson property have been marked for identification as part of the tree survey. Our landscape architect, in concert with the civil engineer, will prepare a master tree preservation plan for both properties. Once trees are identified that must be removed for the new road and gym, we will explore all options for relocation or re-placement of those that are affected. Every effort will be made to save and protect existing trees. Additional trees will be added as part of the construction.

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THANKSGIVING MASSES Our annual Thanksgiving Masses are coming up. Once again we invite the parishioners who attend to bring their table wine and bread for their Thanksgiving table for a special blessing after Communion. Additional suggestions is to bring some foodstuffs for St. Vincent de Paul and their pantry. The schedule for our Thanks-giving celebrations are the following dates and times: Wednesday, November 23, 6:00 p.m., Thurs-day, November 24, 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. There is no 12:05 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Mass on Thanksgiving Day.

2016 NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK

National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country November 6-12, 2016. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicat-ed, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith commu-nity, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. We also invite you to visit the Adoration chapel during this week to pray and give thanks for our own wonderful priests, dea-cons and sisters here at St. Matthew’s. THANK YOU especially to our priests, Fr. Dennis, Fr. Michel and Fr. Jake! For your convenience a printed Holy Hour and other prayers will be available for your use at the back of the chapel.

SECOND COLLECTION CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 19 and 20 WEEKEND

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty throughout America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With a tradition of improving education housing, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Defend human dignity. Take poverty off the map. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

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ARCHDIOCESE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN For the past year, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, has been in discussion with his leadership team regarding the prospect of an archdiocesan capital campaign. The archdio-cese contracted with the Steier Group to examine the feasibility and potential support for such an effort. Between May and August, 1,365 clergy, religious and laity provided input through personal interviews, by attending regional Town Hall gatherings, and completing an online or mail survey. The Steier Group presented the planning results and recommendations to Archbishop Gustavo and his senior leadership staff last month. More than 80 percent of respondents indi-cated they were in favor of moving forward with a campaign. These results were shared with the Presbyteral Council, the College of Consultors, and all who participated in the study, and these findings were then published in the Sept. 30 issue of Today’s Catholic. Archbishop Gustavo has prayerfully discerned that the archdiocese needs to move forward with a capital campaign. Information on how this effort will impact our parishes will be provided in the coming months. In the meantime, please keep this campaign in your prayers, asking for wis-dom and guidance for this important endeavor that will make such a difference for our churches and the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ. LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS AVANZA CON UNA CAMPAÑA DE CAPITAL Durante el último año el Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, ha venido dialogando con su equipo cercano de colaboradores con respecto a la posibilidad de llevar a cabo una cam-paña de capital arquidiocesana. La arquidiócesis contrató a Steier Group para examinar la viabili-dad y el apoyo potencial para una campaña de este tipo. Entre mayo y agosto, 1365 sacerdotes, religiosos y laicos proporcionaron datos a través de entrevistas personales, asistiendo a reunio-nes parroquiales regionales y completando una encuesta en línea o por correo. Steier Group presentó los resultados del estudio de planificación y recomendaciones al Arzobispo Gustavo y a su personal directivo de alto nivel el mes pasado. Más del 80% de los en-cuestados estuvieron a favor de avanzar con una campaña. Estos resultados fueron com-partidos con el Consejo Presbiteral, el Colegio de Consultores y todos los que participaron en el estudio, y fueron publicados en la edición del 30 de septiembre de 2016 del periódico Today’s Catholic. El Arzobispo Gustavo ha discernido en oración que la arquidiócesis necesita avanzar con una campaña de capital. En los próximos meses se proporcionará más información sobre la campaña y cómo esta afectará a nuestras parroquias. Mientras tanto, por favor mantenga esta campaña en sus oraciones, pidiendo sabiduría y orientación para este importante esfuerzo que hará una gran diferencia para nuestras parroquias y las vidas de nuestros hermanos en Cristo.

W e offer our condolences and sympathies to the families of our parishioners who have recently died. Please remember them in your prayers. John Nevils brother of Jim Nevils

Perla Sarabia, sister of Lillian Moon

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MASS REMEMBRANCES FOR 2017 We began taking requests for 2017 Mass Remembrances on Thursday, October 27 at 8:00 a.m. The policy followed is shown below so that we can accommodate as many of our parish family as possible. Accord-ing to Canon Law, a priest can accept only ONE MASS STIPEND per day. If there are multiple intentions for a particular Mass, the additional stipend is donated to the parish. This is the Mass Remembrance poli-cy for St. Matthew.

Specific Masses will be designated monthly for: Living and deceased members of the parish;

Specific intentions requested by organizations; Special request of all parishioners;

We will accept requests on

Wednesday thru Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you mail your requests for Mass Remembrances, we cannot guarantee the dates you request but will give you the first available. In order to accommodate as many of our parishioners as possible, and to al-low the availability for emergencies we must limit the number of Masses you request to one every other month (or 6 a year) (Maximum 2 of which could be Sunday Masses, only if available.) Thank you for helping us provide an opportunity for all our parishioners to schedule Masses.

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School Office Hours are: 7:30 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

2016 — 2017 School Year Openings in Kinder. Please contact Bonnie Marx, 478-5044 for more information.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Dear God, we ask you to inspire men and women to respond generously to your call and embrace the gift of their vocation. Bless them with the joy that comes through loving service. We pray in union with the communion of saints in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen.

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With Thanksgiving approaching, we think of the quest of the Puritans who arrived on the Mayflower from their first exile in Leyden, Holland. Like the Catholics of England, they were religious dissenters who suffered penalties for not participating in the worship life of the es-tablished church. The Catholics established monasteries, schools, and convents on the conti-nent to assure the vigor of their faith’s intellectual and spiritual life. The Puritans fled to the tolerant Netherlands with similar hopes of preserving their way of life, but were unable to adapt to Dutch ways. There were Catholics who made a similar colonial journey. The hero of the story is George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, the former Secretary of State of Britain and a Catholic. He proposed that King Charles I establish a proprietary colony that he would own and rule, named Mary-land in honor of the Catholic Queen Henrietta Maria. George Calvert died unexpectedly in the midst of this project, but his son Cecil faithfully carried out his father’s wishes. Maryland became a symbol of freedom for wealthy recusant English families, as well as for the poor who held to the Catholic faith despite great hardship. From the start, the colony was open to Protestants and Catholics equally, and the seeds of the religious freedom so dear to the American spirit were sown with the first colonists in 1634. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Matthew Church #515367 10703 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78230 TELEPHONE 210 478-5000 CONTACT PERSON Kay EMAIL: kay@stmatts.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows XP PRINTER HP Laserjet CP2025 TRANSMISSION TIME SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 13, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 and 13through 22 1/2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS