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WORSHIP u SERVE u EVANGELIZE

807 Havens Corners RoadGahanna, Ohio 43230

614-471-0212 • www.stmatthew.net

As a community of believers who know,

love, and serve Jesus Christ, we celebrate the

sacramental life of the Church, proclaim the

saving message of Christ, and share the love of the

Lord, especially with the least, the poor,

and the suffering.

MASSESWeekendsSaturday – 5:00 p.m. VigilSunday – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.,12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m.Holy DaysPlease consult the bulletin or website.WeekdaysMonday thru Friday, 6:30 & 8:30 a.m.Saturday – 8:30 a.m.

CONFESSIONSWednesday 7:00-7:30 a.m.Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.Sunday 11:00-11:45 a.m.Or by appointment

OFFICE HOURSMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

BAPTISMSAll Baptism inquiries must begin by filling out a Baptism form on our website at www.stmatthew.net/baptism. For more information, please contact Katie Ryzenga at 614-557-2739 or [email protected].

MARRIAGEMarriage preparation must begin at least 6 months before a desired wedding date. All inquiries begin on the Parish website atwww.stmatthew.net/marriage.

ANOINTING & VISITATION OF THE SICKContact the Parish Office to schedule an anointing and/or to arrange a visit from our pastoral staff.

PARISH CLERGY – 614-471-0212Fr. Theodore K. Sill, PastorFr. Peter Asantebwana, Parochial VicarFr. Michael Nimocks, Retired & In Holy ServiceFr. Stan Benecki, Retired & In Holy ServiceDeacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Meyer Rev. Mr. Christopher Walsh

PARISH STAFF – 614-471-0212Business Manager: Leo GrimesDirector of Athletics: Eileen Buzenski – 614-478-8533Director of Music: Dawn Shininger – 614-532-0627Facilities Superintendent: George HarveyOffice & Ministry Coordinator: Michelle DoughertySafe Environment: Michelle Lantz

FAMILY LIFE OFFICECatholic Inquiry/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):

Jennifer Cabe – 614-532-0626, [email protected] School of Religion (PSR) and Evangelization Director:

Ashley Allwein – 614-557-0551, [email protected] Sunday School Coordinator & Family Life Coordinator:

Julie Ratliff – [email protected] Coordinator:

Katie Ryzenga – 614-557-2739, [email protected] and Young Adult Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator:

Maggie Smith – 614-532-0622, [email protected] Formation & Stewardship Coordinator:

Brooke Warren – [email protected]

PARISH SCHOOL – PRE-K-GRADE 8 – 614-471-4930www.cdstmatthew.orgPrincipal: John Rathburn, [email protected]

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY – 614-471-5320Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

PARISH REGISTRATIONTo register as a parish member, stop by the office or register online at www.stmatthew.net/online-parishioner-registration.

BULLETIN DEADLINEAnnouncements must be submitted to Hillarie Michaels by email to [email protected] by 12:00 noon on Monday.

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

SATURDAY, MARCH 65:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 78.00 A.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 710:00 A.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 712:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,MARCH 75:00 P.M.

EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION

Max Maksimoski, [email protected] – 614-607-4799 (Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors)Vicki Wengert, [email protected] – 614-270-2118 (Sacristans)

Luke Eschmeyer Kathy Martin Jen Lawrence Tim Bray Deanna Herfel

IN HOME Shawn Miller (2), Max Maksimoski (6)

LECTORS Ricky Everhart Kathy Martin Bryan GhiloniMelina McSweeny Tim Bray Mark Huddy

SACRISTANS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

SERVERSMC – Liam Donovan

Clare DonovanJeffrey Iruthaya

MC – Max FigliolaEmma FigliolaMichael Selan

MC – Ethan LackeyMC – Trevor Lackey

Johnny BrownLeah StacklinPaul Stacklin

Gabby DagesJosie DagesAva Navarro

MC – Nick BlauseyMC – Porter Lacey

Emma Minser

STEWARDSHIP

2020-2021 Through February 21, 2021 Year to Date

Parish Budgeted Expenses $42,115.00 $1,431,910.00

Contributions $38,860.04 $1,377,564.09

Surplus (Shortage) ($ 3,254.96) ($ 54,345.91)

Note: Saint Matthew's fiscal year is July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Contributions include offertory and mortgage payment donations.

DISCIPLESHIPHow can I begin my Journey? It’s as simple as 1-2-3:1. Participate 1 hour per week in community prayer (Sunday Mass).2. Devote 1 hour per week volunteering in a parish ministry.3. Contribute 1 hour of weekly income (2.5%) for financial

support.WORSHIP + SERVE + EVANGELIZE

WAYS TO MAKE YOUR OFFERTORY DONATION1) Online: Go to www.stmatthew.net/giving.2) Text-to-give: Simply text the amount of your donation to 614-412-3694. (Example: For a $25 gift, text "25" to (614) 412-3694.)3) By cash or check: Mail your donation to our office or drop it in the mailbox outside the exterior office door.

We are grateful for every gift, no matter how you make it!

MASS INTENTIONS AND SCRIPTURESMONDAY, MARCH 1 6:30 a.m. Special Intention/Dawn Shininger 8:30 a.m. Elaine Bechant/Terry MagyarTUESDAY, MARCH 2 6:30 a.m. Josephine Alexander/Carolyn Cervi 8:30 a.m. Carolyn Paese/Marlene ElekesWEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 6:30 a.m. Norman & Priscilla Miller/Mary Thompson 8:30 a.m. Dick Berger/Karen HolleranTHURSDAY, MARCH 4 6:30 a.m. Matias Benegas/Pen Ripke 8:30 a.m. Maria Lang Hoang/Hue VuFRIDAY, MARCH 5 6:30 a.m. Intentions of Sharon & Mike DeAscentis/ Rovnak Family 8:30 a.m. Mary Orians/Jean BoesSATURDAY, MARCH 6 8:30 a.m. Mary Vonville/McNamee Family 5:00 p.m. Josephine Alexander/Jean & Michael MigliozziSUNDAY, MARCH 7 8:00 a.m. Martha Torres/Sergio Torres 10:00 a.m. Val Burton/Colleen Smith 12:00 p.m. Joseph & Jackie Tiberio/Family 5:00 p.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. Sill

FIVE FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY – Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please join us in this prayerful dedication to honor Our Lady and the devotion to her Immaculate Heart after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday, March 6 in the church.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 28, 2021

IN OUR PARISH

YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!By Maggie Smith, Youth and Young Adult MinistryJust when the lack of youth ministry due to Covid-19 was starting to be unbearable… BAM! We are able to have youth group in the gym again for middle school and high school youth group! Middle school youth group will meet on March 12 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the PAC gym. The remaining dates for middle school youth group are April 23 and May 21 with the same time and place. High school youth group will meet on March 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the PAC gym, and then every Sunday following until May 16.Please bring your kids to youth group! Both youth groups have really taken off this year, and if your child hasn't joined us yet, we would love to see him or her! Please reach out to me if you would like to donate food to youth ministry ([email protected]).Upon coming to youth group, all students need to bring a signed Covid-19 waiver for either “High School Youth Group” or “Middle School Youth Group.” Only one waiver is needed for the whole year, so if you have already turned one in, then it’s covered, but if not, please turn one in at or before youth group! Covid-19 waivers can be found here: https://stmatthew.net/youthministryforms. We’ll see you at youth group!

LENTEN MISSION SERIES: REAL PRESENCE, ABUNDANT MERCY

You are invited to join us for our St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish Lenten Mission Series: "Real Presence, Abundant Mercy." This Lent, join us in-person or over Zoom as our parish family works together to increase our love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We will pray, hear a brief testimony, watch a short video, and share in discussion regarding the topic.Sessions will be from 3:00-4:00 p.m., and we will do our best to make our time together efficient and effective. The in-person sessions will be in the Church with plenty of room to spread out; Zoom sessions will run in the same time frame, with parish staff moderating the Zoom. Our sessions will begin today, February 28 and run every other Sunday (3/14, 3/28, and 4/11), ending on Divine Mercy Sunday with a guest speaker!We hope you'll join us! Signing up is not required, but appreciated! Everyone who signs up will receive the Zoom link, even if you plan to come in person. You can sign up at https://www.stmatthew.net/Lent.

LENTEN REGULATIONSAll Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat for those who are 14 years of age and older.Weekdays of Lent – There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.Easter duty – All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season, from the first Sunday of Lent (February 21) to Trinity Sunday (May 30), unless it is fulfilled for a just cause at some other time during the year. After having attained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year.

THE DISCIPLE MAKER INDEX SURVEY PLEASE READ & HELP!

The Disciple Maker Index Survey is open, and we need your help!Please help us participate by completing a 10-15 minute survey as soon as possible.• Go to https://www.stmatthew.net/survey (preferred method), or• Fill out a paper copy, which can be found in the Gathering

Space or by contacting the Parish Office at 614-471-0212The survey will only be available until March 21 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. All adults in the parish, ages 16 and older, are encouraged to take the survey.We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Fr. Sill and our various ministries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish.Thank you for helping with this important project!

SAINT MATTHEW CHARITABLE WORKS COLLECTION is this weekend, February 27-28, after all Masses. Your kindness is appreciated.

MONTHLY DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP – Are you a caregiver for a dementia patient or have you lost a loved one to dementia? An Alzheimer's/dementia support group is offered the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Gabriel Room (Saturday, March 6 - masks & social distancing are required). No registration is required. Contact Gene Poirier at 614-855-2199 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

LENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE – Confession times for Lent are as follows: Saturday, 4:00-4:45 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00-9:45 a.m., 11:00-11:45 a.m., 4:00-4:45 p.m.; Monday of Holy Week, 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday of Holy Week, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Stations of the Cross will be held on: March 5 - no Stations - all day Adoration; March 12 – 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; March 19 – 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; March 26 – 1:30 p.m., Holy Hour at 7:00 p.m.; and March 30, Living Stations – 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITY - Household items are being collected for St. Matthew Charitable Works Ministry, St. Philip Food Pantry and JOIN, the emergency aid office for the inner city. Disposable diapers and feminine products are items that are greatly needed by our Charitable Works. Drop-off boxes are located in the School and the vestibule at the south entrance to the Church.


PARISH PROJECTSAs good stewards of your generosity, the Facilities Team is pleased to provide you regular updates on St. Matthew campus projects, improvements, and ongoing initiatives providing a safe, healthy, and prayerful environment.We received a break from the weather last week. Warmer temperatures, steady winds and some rain melted much of the snow and ice. The Facilities Team has been able to turn their attention back on inside projects.Part of the Sanctuary beautification was the removal of the Tabernacle side kneeler rails to open up the Altar area. Not wanting to store or get rid of the oak rails, they have found a new home in the school. They have been placed in the Latchkey hall outside the Pre-K classroom. The rails look nice with the stone wall and the large cross hanging above.Support and control of the Sanctuary monitors continues to evolve. What started out as a static display of page numbers, now displays Latin responses and other useful information. Remotely managing the displays has not been without its challenges. Wireless streaming has been unreliable, adding a Wi-Fi access point and finally hard wiring them to the Internet has not rectified the issues. After running almost 700’ of communication wire, we are testing long range direct connections. Thank you for your patience.Other projects that are getting attention include campus security camera integration, expanding surveillance coverage and getting our church HVAC control system back online.We appreciate this opportunity to provide updates on campus activities. Please don’t hesitate to text or email suggestions on how we can better serve you. Contact George Harvey at [email protected] or text 330-904-1083. Be safe, stay healthy, and God Bless.

PRO-LIFE CORNERSt. Matthew has a second parish sponsored day for the Spring 40 Days for Life on March 25 (feast of the Annunciation). The prayer

vigil will be held outside of the Planned Parenthood clinic on 3255 East Main Street. The Sign-Up Genius for the 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. time slots can be accessed at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4eaeaf2da2fd0-40days.The USCCB Pro-Life monthly prayer intention for February is: “May all expectant mothers see within their own children the light of Christ our Savior.” Through the gift of human life, we are invited to encounter God in a profound way. Mothers fulfill this call in a special way, nurturing the lives of their children within themselves. Please join us for the prayers, reflection, and actions for this intention at this link https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/pray-for-moms.If you are interested in learning more about St. Matthew’s Pro-Life group, please contact Jeff Solinger at [email protected] or 614-506-2382.

SPOTLIGHT MINISTRY – Every two weeks, we will be featuring two ministries from our parish in a Ministry Spotlight. This will allow parishioners to explore different ministry opportunities in the parish and find the right activities to use their time, talents, and treasures. We hope this will show parishioners that St. Matthew is an active parish, thriving in our faith lives, and helping our community. If you have questions about the ministry opportunities, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/ministry-and-activity-information or email [email protected]. This Week's Spotlight Ministries are: – Youth Ministry and Young Adult MinistryFor more information about these ministries or to get involved, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/spotlight-ministry.

WHY ST. JOSEPH?Thoughts to Ponder in this Holy Year of St. Joseph

“God chose to make Joseph his most tangible image on earth, the depository of all the rights of his divine paternity, the husband of that noble Virgin who is Mistress of angels and men.” – Blessed William Joseph ChaminadeFrom Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of our Spiritual Father, Day 3Individuals and families are invited to consecrate themselves to St. Joseph with Fr. Calloway’s book, Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of our Spiritual Father, available as an eBook or in paperback at https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org.

CALL TO PRAYER FOR OUR NATION We can help our country turn back to God through prayer. It can change hearts, our families, our communities, our country and

our world. Please join us for an hour of prayer for our nation, our leaders, journalists and social media. It will be held in the church on Sunday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

MAGNIFICAT SUBSCRIPTIONS – The time is now to renew or begin a subscription to the Magnificat for the June 2021 through May 2022 year. The Magnificat is a monthly publication that provides daily Mass readings, morning and evening prayers, a daily meditation and stories and lessons about the saints. If you subscribe through the parish, the cost is $26.50. This is a savings of $20.50 from normal cost. To renew or place a new order, please contact Joan Rovnak at [email protected] or 614-475-4785 or 614-205-9396 (cell) by Monday, March 15. Payment is due at the time of order. Please make check out to Joan Rovnak and send to: Joan Rovnak, 600 Jonsol Ct., Gahanna, Ohio 43230. Current subscribers, if we have your email, you should have already received notification and instructions.

BOOK CLUB –The St. Matthew Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Michael Room (masks & social distancing are required). We will be discussing No Greater Love – A Biblical Walk through Christ‘s Passion by Edward Sri. All are welcome!

PARISH OUTREACH PROJECT – Our parish is currently making plans to reach out to our parishioners to offer a warm greeting and support. If you are interested in helping us with logistics or with making brief (1-2 minute) visits to people in our parish (socially distanced, with masks), please let us know! For more information, or to get involved, please contact Brian Gatch at 614-499-4836 or [email protected].

NEW TO THE PARISH? YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ONLINE – To register as a parish member, you can stop in the office or register online at http://www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioners and we will contact you with more information.

Renewing the Church in Central Ohio

Increasing the presence of Christ throughout the Diocese and upholding the Faith for future generations.

We are re-imagining how the Church serves Her people. We’ll start by listening to the needs of the people, and hearing your ideas, concerns, and desires.


What is this?

www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org

Real Presence, Real Future is a two-year diocesan-wide consultative process that invites participation from clergy, lay ecclesial ministers, parish volunteers, and all the faithful.

By listening to the needs of our people and hearing

your ideas, concerns and desires, this process will

help determine the best path forward to increase

the presence of the Church throughout the

Diocese of Columbus.

The purpose is to:

• Reimagine how the Church serves her people

throughout the diocese.

• Foster viable, sustainable, and vibrant parishes

and schools that support the evangelizing

mission of Jesus Christ and His Church.

• Ensure we are serving effectively and preserve

the faith for future generations.

This exciting initiative looks to the future of our

diocese in light of the unique needs of people today,

the needs of the culture around us, and the desire

to form and equip Catholics to fulfill their baptismal

call to become missionary disciples of our Lord and

His Church to those in their everyday lives.

This much anticipated initiative is already underway through prayer and preparation. Throughout Lent, we invite all Catholics to take part in 40 Days of Adoration which began on Ash Wednesday, and to participate in Reconciliation on Monday, March 29, the Monday of Holy Week, by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation available at most parishes from 4-7 pm.

We are also asking the diocese to join together to pray our Real Presence, Real Future Prayer found on prayer cards available at all parishes and on the Real Presence, Real Future website: www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org.

When does this start?

“Our goal is to identify the needs of our diocese for the 21st Century and how we meet those needs, and to expand Catholic presence to all our people. We want to make the presence of the Lord, the experience of the Sacraments, the encounter with Christ – we want to make that more available to people.

Most Rev. Robert J. BrennanTWELFTH BISHOP OF COLUMBUS

What focus-areas will be addressed?

We are looking at all facets of our diocesan and parish life including key areas such as:

Forming parishes to be centers for missionary discipleship.

Increasing our ministry presence through the use of lay missionaries.

Exploring creative ways to encounter the non-affiliated and those who no longer attend Mass through initiatives like a “soft-entry” center for evangelization.

Developing a comprehensive strategy for the use of social and digital communications throughout the diocese for evangelization, faith formation, and community-building.

Increasing our ministry presence on college and university campuses.

Supporting our Catholic school faculty and staff to become formators of missionary disciples for the families they serve in our Catholic schools..

Reviewing our diocesan structures to ensure we are operating efficiently to meet the needs of the future, to make best use of our priests and deacons, and provide the necessary support to all of our parishes, schools, and social outreach organizations.

How will this include all of the faithful?This consultative process will generate feedback in a variety of ways:

RPRF Commission – Collaborating with Bishop Brennan and the

diocesan pastoral staff, members of the Commission will serve as

ambassadors of the RPRF initiative to their fellow parishioners in local

planning areas or the diocesan specialty they represent. They also

have the important responsibility of reviewing plans and feedback

gathered from our priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful and

submitting recommendations to Bishop Brennan. Initiated by Bishop

Brennan in January 2021, the Commission consists of representatives

from our different geographic planning areas and those who reflect

our diverse gifts and talents to help guide this process.

RPRF Parish Leaders - This Spring, five (5) parishioners at each

parish will be identified by their pastor as RPRF Parish Leaders to

work with the RPRF Commission to consider new models of parish

life that take into account the needs of their communities, material

resources, and available clergy.

Regional Consultation Sessions - This fall, consultation sessions

will take place in local planning areas and at every parish to provide

feedback from our priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful

regarding the RPRF initiative.

Evangelization Subcommittees – Last Fall, Bishop Brennan

established six (6) key subcommittees made up of laity and diocesan

leaders to study and propose ways to evangelize in the primary areas

of parish and school missionary discipleship formation, college and

university outreach, social and digital communications, outreach to

the non-affiliated or those who no longer attend Mass, and the use of

lay missionaries throughout the diocese to promote evangelization

and discipleship formation.

Discipleship Maker Index Survey – Throughout Lent, parishioners

at every parish are being given the opportunity to participate in this

Diocesan-wide survey that looks at all aspects of parish life from

February 17 to March 22. This 75-question survey is available in hard

copy at all parishes and digitally on all parish websites as a survey link

(www.catholicleaders.org/columbusdmi). Please be sure to participate

in this survey at your parish. This is a primary opportunity for you to

provide feedback to this process.

www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org

How can you stay informed?There are a variety of ways for you to stay informed about the progress of this initiative:

VISITVisit the Real Presence, Real Future website. This

will be the primary source for information about

this initiative and will be routinely updated to

provide the latest information and opportunities

for feedback and consultation.

ATTENDAttend parish-level consultations in the fall,

parishioners can hear first-hand how RPRF will

impact their parish and grow the presence of the

Church throughout the Diocese of Columbus.

READRead information in The Catholic Times, as well

as other news sources such as St. Gabriel Radio,

AM 820/FM 88.3, and additional regional news

sources.

SUBSCRIBESubscribe to the monthly Real Presence, Real Future e-newsletter. This monthly email will

provide updates about this initiative and keep

people informed throughout our two-year

journey. You can sign up for the e-newsletters

on the RPRF website (below).


The TimelineJanuary 2021

Establishment of the RPRF Commission

Lent 2021Prayer and preparation: 40 Days of Adoration,

Reconciliation Monday (March 29),

Discipleship Maker Index (Feb 17-March 22),

and RPRF prayer begins to be prayed before

every Mass in the diocese throughout the two-

year duration of the initiative.

Summer 2021Data from the Disciple Maker Index survey

will be tabulated and results made available to

parishes. Based on this feedback, preparations

will be made to begin local planning area and

parish-level consultation sessions in the Fall.

Fall 2021Local planning areas and parish consultation

sessions will be held to review findings, receive

feedback, and continue the planning process

into the next phase in 2022.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSST. JUDE COUNCIL 5801

LENTEN FISH FRY – The Knights of Columbus will be offering a drive-through Fish Fry every Friday through March 26 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. It will be drive-through/carry-out box ONLY featuring homemade three (3) pieces of beer battered cod, french fries and coleslaw. The price is $10.00 via cash, check, and credit/debit card (credit/debit card subject to a $1.00 expense charge per transaction.)KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Fr. Peter Asantebwana, Knight of the Month for February.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEWSRECAP OF JANUARY 2021 – The St. Matthew Charitable Works Ministry provided an estimated 6,915 meals to 196 households within the Gahanna community during the month of January. Thank you for your continued support to those families who are experiencing difficult times.

2021 FOOD REQUESTS

INDIVIDUALSSERVED

EST. MEALS PROVIDED*

EOY 2020 1,622 4,108 61,620

January 196 461 6,915

Year to Date 196 461 6,915

*3 meals/day x 5 daysOur normal hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday and now 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday. We are located within the PSR building (the old convent). All are welcome to visit the location to observe what we do, and if the Spirit moves you, become a part of our Ministry. You can sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945aeaa2aa5f94-charitable.

MULTIPLE EVENTS WITH FR. NATHAN CROMLY – St. Catharine Parish is hosting two events with Fr. Nathan Cromly, a world-renowned speaker who is featured weekly on EWTN. "Date Night with Fr. Nate" is on March 13 from 6:45-9:30 p.m. at St. Catherine's Parish Center. The cost is $75 per couple and includes an appetizer, dinner, dessert, wine, and other beverages. On March 14, Holy Family Church is hosting "Young Adult Talk with Fr. Nathan Cromly" for 16-35 year olds from 2:30-4:00 p.m. This event is free. On March 16, St. Catharine is hosting a "Men's Irish Breakfast with Fr. Nathan Cromly" from 6:30-8:00 a.m. This event is free. Finally, at 7:00 p.m. on March 14-16, Cromly will be conducting a parish mission at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. For more information about these events or to register, please go to the website of the hosting parish.

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2021 CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR - The Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club is accepting nominations for the Diocese of Columbus 2021 Catholic Man of the Year. The Catholic Man of the Year is awarded to one layman who, through his daily actions, words, and prayers, exemplifies the “good and faithful servant.” For details, nomination instructions and the required online nomination form, go to www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc. Submit your nomination and let us know why your husband, father, son, uncle, brother or friend is the Catholic Man of the Year! Nominations will be accepted through March 31. Bishop Robert J. Brennan will announce the 2021 Catholic Man of the Year on May 7.

LAST CHANCE! BOY SCOUT MULCH SALE DEADLINE IS MARCH 2 – Boy Scout Troop 317 chartered by St. Matthew Parish is holding its annual mulch sale to raise funds to support our scouting program. We have FREE delivery right to your home. We offer the following 2 cubic foot (cf) bags of premium quality mulch from Ohio Mulch: Premium Dark Hardwood, Estate Cypress, and Absolute Black Ultra Hardwood for $4.75. We also offer $25 gift cards for any product at Ohio Mulch. Sales are prepay only. Orders and checks (made out to "Troop 317 BSA") must be received by March 2. Delivery will be March 19-20. To place your order, please send your request to the home of Assistant Scoutmaster Tom Liszkay, 457 Tresham Road, Gahanna, OH 43230, or via email at [email protected]. Please mail checks to Tom Liszkay at his home. Please provide your name, return phone number, address, where you want the bags stacked, and your specific mulch order. Questions may be directed to Tom Liszkay at home at 614-476-2044 and please leave a message speaking slowly and clearly. Save time and keep your car clean. Thank you for supporting Boy Scout Troop 317.

EASTER FLOWERS – It has been a tradition in our parish to remember a loved one by making a contribution to our Easter flowers. (Suggested donation is $10.00.) An envelope for Easter Flowers is included in our monthly and quarterly packet of offertory envelopes or you can give electronically through Online Giving. Please clearly print the name of the person(s) you wish to remember and drop the envelope in the collection basket, or submit the names through Online Giving by Sunday, March 28. Thank you.

ST. MATTHEW SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE – Our parish has formed a new Social Concerns Committee that will advocate for multiple aspects of Catholic Social Teaching, including pro-life work, advocacy for the poor, and other social issues. If you are interested in learning more about this group or would like to be involved, please contact Jim Gernetzke at [email protected].

BIBLE STUDIES AT A GLANCE – Please check out our Bible Studies; we’d love for you to join us! Sunday Mass Readings Explained – get the most out of reading the Sunday Scriptures, every Thursday morning (via Zoom conference); and The Book of Judges (via Zoom conference) – a close look at the Old Testament Book of Judges beginning Tuesday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. You can visit https://www.stmatthew.net/bible-study for more information about all our studies! If you have questions, please contact Lorraine Curtin at [email protected] or 614-946-7585.

FOLLOW ST. MATTHEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Follow our social media accounts for updates on Parish events, worship times, and more! Facebook: @StMatthewGahanna; Twitter: @GahannaStMatts; Instagram: @stmatthewapostle.

WE WELCOME INTO OUR FAMILY OF FAITH the following child who was baptized on Sunday, February 21: Margaret Rose Largmann.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED – Richard Jordan, brother of Bill Jordan.

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