st. matthew the evangelist parish
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ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH ___ .
THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The
scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of
Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they
tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but
they do not practice." - Mt 23:1-3
MASSES THIS WEEKEND
Sat. Nov. 4 5:00 pm – Terrell & Nancy Lyle
Sun. Nov. 5 8:30 am – Alvin Lee Tate/Mae Leiber
10:30 am – St. Matthew Families
MASSES THIS WEEK
Tues. Nov 7 9:00 am – Mary Ferzely
Wed. Nov. 8 9:00 am – Mary & Bob Bryan
Thur. Nov. 9 9:00 am – Reynette AhSam
Fri. Nov. 10 9:00 am – Leonard Metz
MASSES NEXT WEEKEND
Sat. Nov. 11 5:00 pm – Dave O’Kane
Sun. Nov. 12 8:30 am – Carolyne Loecker
10:30 am – St. Matthew Families
MINISTRY SCHEDULE Nov. 14/15
5pm 8:30am 10:30am
EMEs ALinbrunner AGahl DWilson
MTrupp NLeiber MKauzlarich
STrupp MLomax MVan Slyke
Greeters DGrajczyk LJaneczko BStangler
LGrajczyk PVeylupek
Lectors PBanks RHoldcroft BGoetschkes
PMcEvoy EJaneczko PHawkins
Servers TAdams JMlnarik RMetzger
BBanks CRausch CReisz
Ushers JReardon DHarrington SBradford
DKathman GStoiber DWidhalm
DShinbara JSteinauer JVihstadt
If you cannot serve when you are scheduled, please call
a substitute. If you wish to be removed from the
ministry list or the sub list, contact the parish office.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Altar Server Training is scheduled by contacting
Phil McEvoy at [email protected] or Dan
Linder @[email protected]
MASS GREETERS NEEDED
Job Duties include: Smiling, greeting & handing out
misselettes. All ages welcome! Contact the parish office.
No prior experience required.
CALENDAR CONGRATULATIONS! Oct 29 Pat & Cindy Brennan $50
Oct 30 Stuart McDonald $25
Oct 31 Justin Holdcroft $25
October Special - Bill & Stacey Treu $25
Nov 1 Janet Mlnarik $25
Nov 2 Dale & Angela Lasher $25
Nov 3 Mike Walsh $25
Nov 4 Linda Hardman $25
There is no need to call or “claim” your prize. Winnings will
be automatically mailed out to you.
SCHEDULE FOR SECOND COLLECTIONS
All checks made out to St. Matthew
Nov. 11/12 St Vincent de Paul Society
Nov. 18/19 Utilities
Nov. 25/26 Campaign for Human Development This
collection supports programs to empower people to identify
and address the obstacles they face as they work to lift
themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection, you
give people a hand up, not a hand out. Learn more at
www.usccb.org/cchd/collection
FAITH DIRECT
With Thanksgiving and the Season of Advent coming up,
enrolling in Faith Direct is a great way to ensure your gifts
to St. Matthew the Evangelist are received even while you
are traveling for the holidays. Already using Faith Direct?
Don't forget to add your Christmas or End-of-Year
contributions to your account.Visit www.faithdirect.net and
use our church code: NE489.Thank you for your continued
support of our parish family!
24 HOUR EUCHARIST ADORATION
Adoration is held every FIRST FRIDAY of the month, from
8:00 am Fri. through 8:00 am Sat. Multiple people can attend
each hour. If you would like to be a sub, sign up on the table
outside of the Chapel. Contact is Phil McEvoy at 402-689-
6457 or [email protected].
ARCHDIOCESE ANNUAL APPEAL
St Matthew is only $6,070.29 from our goal of $33,275.29
(81.8% achieved). Please consider a donation to this
worthy appeal and help push St Matthew over our goal.
Thank you to all who have contributed to date.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE SUB-CHAIR NEEDED
We are still in need of a parish couple to volunteer to head
the Welcoming Committee. This can be a highly satisfying
position as you (and your team) meet new parish members
and make them feel welcomed to the St Matthew
community. Several parishioners have volunteered to serve
on this committee but we need someone to provide the
leadership. If interested in this critical position, please
notify the Admin Office or send an e-mail to
[email protected]. St Matthew has a game plan that
includes a number of welcoming ideas but we need a
couple to lead the effort. It can be a rewarding experience.
Communion Service Monday-Friday at 7:00am
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2017
Knights of Columbus: Planning meeting is the
first Monday each month; General Membership
meeting is the third Monday each month.
Meetings are at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the
parish office. All Knights are invited and welcome to attend
both meetings.
If you are interested in joining or want more information,
please contact Tom Medara, our Membership Director, at 502-
4989 or Pat Brennan, Grand Knight, at 402-592-5027.
Need a ride to Church? Contact Butch Songcuan 402-933-1646
Health Care Items are available for loan from the Knights:
wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. If you
have borrowed and no longer need, please return. If you have
items you no longer need and would like to donate, contact Pat
Brennan, Grand Knight, at 402-592-5027.
WWG
(WOMEN WORKING FOR GOD)
WWG is once again sponsoring
Thanksgiving dinner and a food drive for
the women and children at Safe Haven. See the sign up
sheet on the WWG table for items needed. The last day
to collect for these items is Sunday, November 19 after
the 10:30 Mass. We will deliver the food on Monday
before thanksgiving. Your past support of this event has
been wonderful, and WWG is very grateful for your
generosity!
Our annual Christmas Brunch will be held on Dec. 2.
Please sign up for both events at the WWG table in the
Commons.
SCRIP/MATT’S MONEY
Last weekend’s rebate: $85.04
Scrip rebates not designated to a school or CCD student
will now solely benefit our Building Fund. If you would
like more information, or would like to volunteer; stop at
our Scrip table after Mass, see our website or contact
Samantha Elbert at 515-341-5041.
TAX SAVING STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR
CONTRIBUTION TO ST. MATTHEW
Saturday, November 4 after Mass in Commons Gerard T. Forgét III JD, MBA, LLM is an attorney and a
member in good standing with the United States Tax Court
and the Nebraska Bar Association. He received a
J.D./M.B.A. from Creighton University School of Law, and
an LL.M. (Masters of Legal Letters) in Taxation from
University of Missouri-Kansas City. Mr. Forgét holds a
CPA Certificate and was an Intern at the IRS in the Estate
and Gift Tax Examination Group. He is presenting
information to show tax strategies you can use to maximize
your contribution to St. Matthew. The event is open to all.
Please invite family and friends. Sponsored by the St.
Matthew KofC Council
May the Lord guard our going and coming both now and
forever. Amen. Psalm 121:8
PARISH DIRECTORY
Our Parish Directory was emailed out a couple weeks
ago. Please take the time to review your family’s
information and contact the parish office with any
necessary changes.
If you did not receive the directory and would like to,
please contact us with your current email address.
Please note that our system will only allow us to send to
one primary email address per family. If you would
like to change your primary email address, please email
us at [email protected].
The directory is intended for the use of St. Matthew
Parishioners only and shall not be used for
solicitation, preparation of mailing lists or “for
profit” activities. "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace
in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
Join Us to Pray the Rosary Before Each Mass
We will dedicate our prayers to our parish
campaign efforts; as we head down the path
to our new church, as well as any personal
intentions we might have. Come if you can!
Did you know… Using beads to count prayers is an ancient tradition, and not unique to the Catholic faith. The rosary as we know it
today has evolved over time from its original loop of fifty
beads marked out three times (to account for 150 prayers representing all the psalms) to its present configuration of
five decades with some additional prayers. See the blue
pamphlet in the “pews” for a guide on “How to Pray the
Rosary” and join us when you can.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
SCRIPTURE STUDY WITH DEACON DEALL
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Deacon Tom Deall is again facilitating the adult
education Scripture study, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. It is
held every Wednesday in lower level of the parish
office. All are welcome!
Columbian Squires Chief Counselor
Phil Earsley 402-214-7877
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY
As an important reminder, on December 8, 2017,
Father Leo will lead St. Matthew Parish in an act of
consecration to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of
Mary on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception,
and as a parish we should be prepared. The time and day
chosen for this act is significant, as it marks the ending
of our Capital Campaign, the beginning of the next
phase of “Building the Future” and the day we honor
Our Blessed Mother by recognizing that she was
conceived without any stain of original sin, thus
immaculately conceived.
The consecration will take place during the 6:30pm
Mass. All parishioners are encouraged “to prepare well
for this special occasion. Traditionally, a Marian
consecration is preceded by 33 days of preparation. The
number of days associated with preparation is
hypothesized to represent one day for each day of
Christ’s life here on earth. The 33-day period of
preparation is not obligatory, but for those wishing to
abide by the traditional preparatory period, the date for
you to begin in order to be ready” for the December 8
Marian consecration is November 5.
“Resources to lead you through a 33-day preparation
period include the classic prayers outlined in St. Louis
Marie de Montfort’s Preparation for Total Consecration
to Jesus through Mary, or the modern version by Father
Michael Gaitley 33 Days to Morning Glory (which St.
Matthew will be using; contact Janice Todd at 402-871-
4699 for a copy). Other resources include Totus Tuus: A
Consecration to Jesus through Mary with Blessed John
Paul II by Father Brian McMaster, and the website of
the New Evangelizer, Jennifer and Greg Willits
(gregandjennifer.com).” (Denver Catholic publication)
If you are not in the practice of praying every day, this is
a perfect time to start small! Some good ideas include
making a commitment to turn your heart and mind to
Our Lady once a day, commit to praying a Hail Mary
every day, pray the Angelus prayer every day at noon,
pray a decade of the Rosary, or read a spiritual book
about Our Blessed Mother for ten minutes each day.
Perhaps set an alarm to remind you to do whatever you
choose. Choose whatever will help you prepare your
heart and mind for this most special gift!
SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER ("VESPERS")
Vespers are held every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in
the chapel. Evening Prayer is one part of the Church's
Liturgy of the Hours. Through the Liturgy of the
Hours, the people of God sanctify the day by continual
praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs
of the world. For more information, contact Deacon
Mark White ([email protected] or 402 292-
7928).
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance. Meets from 5 to
6:30pm. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many
remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the
Church. This 8-part Bible study, narrated by Jeff Cavins,
will enrich your faith, and show you how to live it out.
Free pizza and “refreshments”. Meets in the 8th grade
class room here at St Matthew’s. Sign up list is on the
Knight’s Table in the Commons or contact Rick Holdcroft,
402-350-4097
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY
Please mark your calendar for our parish's next monthly
peaceful prayer vigil, Thursday, November 9, from 10:00 -
11:00am. We meet at the abortion clinic in Bellevue at 1002
W Mission Ave. If you can sacrifice any other time, please
pray at the clinic on Wed - Sat, when the clinic is open. Our
prayers and presence at the clinic do make a
difference!! Contact Kevin and Janice Todd at 402-871-4699
or [email protected] if you have any questions or
would like a prayer booklet to guide your hour of prayer.
Intercessions for Life: For married couples considering
adoption: May the Holy Spirit guide their discernment, grant
them peace, and bring to fruition his holy will; We pray to the
Lord:
Word of Life: Heavenly Father…If it be your will, bless those
who are pursuing adoption, …and send them a child to love.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Novena to St.
Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption”
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
For enrollment and tuition information visit:
www.stmatthewbellevuene.net We are AdvancED and NCEA accredited! We also offer
small classes, individual attention and a faith filled
environment for your children. Did You Know? If your
child transfers into St. Matthew School from a local non-
Catholic school, your family could be eligible for $1000 off
tuition for the first year and $500 off the second year. This
applies to students in grades 1 - 7 in classes that have
openings. Check out our school, you're already here for
Mass anyway!
HYVEE RECEIPTS
PTO will again collect receipts from HyVee. Last year
they earned $79.32. The receipts collected must have
dates between September 1 and December 31 2017 to
qualify to earn money for PTO.
THANK YOU!
We have received $811.79 from Baker’s (Kroger) due
to YOUR participation in the Community Rewards
program. We have 134 families who shopped at
Baker’s between July 1 and September 30. Sign up WWW.DILLONS.COM/COMMUNITYREWARDS. After you sign up, you keep using your rewards card
and St. Matthew also benefits!
FORMED.ORG
Check out one of the many great programs, books, movies,
audio talks and audio books. Here are just a few examples of
what are available:
Program - True Reformers: Saints of the Catholic
Reformation
Book - You Can Understand the Bible
Movie - Saint Anthony: The Miracle Worker of Padua
Audio Talk - What's So Great About Being Catholic
Audio Book - If Your Mind Wanders at Mass
Visit FORMED.org. Click on the “Learn” tab for more
information about the website. Then click on “Register” to
sign up for FREE using the St. Matthew Parish
code: TGQQ66
ATTN: ST. MATTHEW COMMITTEES
Please take some time to review the information posted
on our website for your committee.
http://www.stmatthewbellevue.org/Organizations
For any changes/additions on your page, or to have your
events/flyers placed on the “UPCOMING EVENTS”
section of the website please email:
For bulletin publications, send to:
Dealine for upcoming weekend bulletin is
Tuesday at noon. Please note that all submitted items
may be edited, as space permits.
To schedule a meeting on campus, please view the
“Calendar of Events” on our website for availability and
then contact the Parish Office to schedule your meeting.
http://www.stmatthewbellevue.org/Calendar-of-Events
WANT TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN A
NEW BULLETIN IS POSTED ONLINE?
Visit our website: stmatthewbellevue.org, select Weekly
Bulletin and click the Parishes Online link at the bottom
of the page OR use this direct link:
http://www.parishesonline.com/find/st-matthew-the-
evangelist
Be sure the church listed is St. Matthew….Then click
“View Page” and the “Subscribe” button in the upper
right corner of the recent publications section. Please
note: you will be notified by email when a new cover is
downloaded by Liturgical Publications (approx.
monthly), as well as for our weekly bulletin information.
You can view/download up to the last 12 publications.
If you need help, please call the office and have your
email address handy, we will be happy to help you!
AMAZON SMILE!
Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price to St
Matthew when you shop through smile.amazon and
select St. Matthew as your designated charity OR just
use this direct link every time you shop.
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-0800122
CALLING ALL KNITTERS/CROCHETERS
“ST MATT’S BABY HATS”
Volunteer knitters and crocheters are needed for two local community projects to knit/crochet hats for newborns and babies. If interested, contact Mary Fran Williamson at [email protected] for more
information contact Mary Fran Williamson at
[email protected] for more information.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE
A family in our parish has graciously loaned us a statue
of Our Lady of Fatima. The statue has been a part of
their family for over 30 years, has traveled to many
members of the family in times of need, as well as to
many parishes throughout the country. Many prayers
have been answered! You may sign out the statue from
the Parish Office M-F from 9am-12pm or 1pm-4:00pm.
If this is not convenient, please contact Phil McEvoy at
[email protected] or 402-689-6457 to arrange
pickup.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Beginning Sunday, November 5 and every 1st Sunday of
the month to follow, free blood pressure screenings will
be offered following 8:30am mass in the Commons.
“THE WONDERS OF POLAND”
A TOUR LED BY FR. RON WASIKOWSKI
Fr. Ron, former pastor, is leading a group tour to
Poland next year, covering 11 days and 9 nights. The
details quickly:
• Leaving Tuesday, June 5, 2018 and returning
Friday, June 15, 2018
• Sites: Krakow, Zakopane, Auschwitz,
Czestochowa, Wroclaw, Poznan, Torun & Warsaw
• Accommodations in 3* or 4* hotels
• Cost of $3,209 includes round-trip air fare, hotels
(per person, double occupancy), transfers, fees and
several meals
For further information, contact Fr. Ron at St. Wenceslaus
Parish Offices (402-330-0304) or by email
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER COATS
A great benefit to the entire metro area is The St.
Vincent de Paul annual winter coat give-away. A
marked box is in the St. Matthew commons for all
donations. It will be there until November 1. Donations
of good condition coats, mittens, gloves, scarves and
boots are being accepted.
13TH ANNUAL WINTER COAT GIVE AWAY
St. Peter Catholic Church Gymnasium, 2706 Leavenworth
St. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, November 1. Volunteers are
needed in 2 hour shifts. Please arrive 15 min. before your
shift starts. We especially need bilingual volunteers.
Contact Gail at 402-341-688 or [email protected] for
more information on volunteering November 1 2, 3, and 4.
“THE PATHWAY TO OUR CHURCH”
COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS
(AN ONGOING FUNDRAISER) We, the parishioners of St. Matthew, are the
foundation of OUR Church. As noted in our prayer
said together at the end of Mass, we must commit our
hearts, minds and finances to the spirit and actual
structure of OUR Church.
One fund-raising opportunity is the sale of these
bricks. The bricks, available for $100 each, will be
used to build the actual Pathway to OUR Church. In
the meantime, they’ll be used to line the sidewalks
leading into our current church. When the time comes,
they will be moved to the pathway.
On each brick you can make a dedication to your
family, your marriage, your children or in memory of a
loved one who rests in peace. It’s your brick and it’s
your choice of words.
Forms to purchase a brick are available in the
Commons, parish and school offices, online and
periodically in the bulletin. Simply fill out the form,
pay the $100 fee and be a part of OUR Pathway, OUR
church family and OUR History and, most importantly,
OUR future!
You may also order a brick by clicking the link on
our website: stmatthewbellevue.org
May God bless you and may God continue to bless
St. Matthew Parish, school and families.
GREENERY SALES Hi Parishioners,
Back by popular demand, the Christmas Greenery Sale is here. Everyone likes to have
fresh greenery for the holidays. This is a nice way to get great, long lasting greenery and
support the St. Matthew 8th grade class trip and their class gift to the school.
Take a look at the list, each item is freshly cut and shipped by UPS to ensure they look
and smell wonderful for the holidays! The greenery is shipped to us the first weekend in
December.
Eighth grade students will be taking orders on October 28th and 29th and Nov. 4/5
before or after masses. Come by, look at photos and see and smell the sample that will be
there.
Orders may be picked up between 3 and 6 on Friday, December 1st in the Commons.
Additionally, we are offering the option of individual deliveries to friends and family
elsewhere in the US, price includes delivery. It is a great gift to send to those special people in
your lives who you want to enjoy the smell and look of fresh cut greenery for the Christmas
Holidays. These deliveries are sent out the first weekend in December, too (There are no
deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii). Bring address of that special person if this is an option for
you.
Payment is due with the order. Cash is always a good option, but you can make checks
payable to “St. Matthew School”. Orders are due in school or parish office by November 6. Thank you. Any questions call Teresa Metzger @ 402-292-8899 or email [email protected]
JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION ONLY EVENTS.
PARISH LEADERS WILL EXPLAIN THE BUILDING
PLAN AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
Happy Harvest Sunday, October 29, 11:30 a.m.
Church Commons ~ Childcare provided
All Saints Coffee and Sweets Wednesday, Nov. 1 ~ Following 9:00am Mass
Church Commons ~ Childcare provided
Saintly Snacks and Spirits Wednesday, Nov. 1 ~ Following 6:30pm Mass
Church Commons
RSVP information: Pat Veylupek 402-293-8484 [email protected]
