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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

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.”

XXVVIX No. 14

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 857-8025 Danny Padron 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 Msgr. Juan Alfaro (Living in Residence) 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 – Venuring Larry Grona 696-2889 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 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 Happy Easter! Our hearts are filled with joy as we contem-plate the mystery of Christ’s victory over sin and death, the promise of eternal life, the light of Christ that emanates from the Paschal Candle to the hearts of all believers and the saving waters of bap-tism in which we are forever marked by Christ’s death and resur-rection. We need to remember that Easter is a Season and not just one day. This is taken from Bishop Untener’s “The Little White Book”: “Records show that Christians, besides celebrating Easter Sunday, celebrated a continuing Easter season as far back as the beginning of the third century. Outside of Ordinary Time, it became the Church’s longest season – a 50-day stretch from Easter Sun-day to Pentecost Sunday. It was not a time for penitential practic-es. Fasting and kneeling were not permitted. It was a time to exult in God’s goodness. Why is Easter so long? Because Christians believed that the Resurrection was just too big and too important to be celebrated for only one day, or even one week. ‘Why 50 days . . . not 10, or 20?’ Because there was already in place a Jewish feast called “Pentecost” (a harvest festival) which took place 50 days after Passover. When Pentecost became a Christian feast celebrating the descent of the Spirit, Christians turned the time between Passover and Pentecost into the “Easter season.” Just as we marked the 40 days of Lent with special prayers, fasting and acts of charity, may we too mark the 50 days of Easter with joy, hope and a spirit of celebration.

-- 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 Parishion-ers need to take the classes at St. Matthew’s. Pre-registration is required and “NO” late reg-istrations 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

Baptismal Classes April 3, 10 (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by March 25 Group Baptisms Saturday, April 22 at 12:00 Noon Parents & Godparents/Sponsors must be in the Church by 11:30 a.m.

Our Parish family rejoices with you as you pre-pare 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 sacra-mental marriage, take time from your busy schedule as soon as possible to contact Ju-dith Poston at 478-5016 for Marriage Prepara-tion. Together may you follow the way of love as Christ loved you. (Ephesians 5:2).

NEWLY ENGAGED?

CONGRATULATIONS!

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LENTEN SACRIFICAL OFFERING The last Sacrificial Second collection Easter Sunday: April 16 Rice Bowl

Apr. 15 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8:30 p.m. Fr. Dennis and all priests Apr. 16 Easter Sunday Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection 6 a.m. (Sunrise Service) Park 11121 Wurzbach Rd. Msgr. Michael O’Gorman 7:30 a.m. Church Rev Charles Banks, OMI 9:15 a.m. Church Rev. Dennis Aréchiga 11:00 a.m. Church Rev. Jake Emperuer, S.J. 11:15 a.m. Church Rev. Dennis Arechiga 12:45 p.m. (Spanish) Church Msgr. Juan Alfaro 6:00 p.m. Rev. Michel Bineen, C.I.C.M.

Baptismal Classes May 1, 8 (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration by April 22 Group Baptisms Saturday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. Parents & Godparents/ Sponsors must be in the Church by 10:30 a.m.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter; Income Tax Day Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter; Earth Day

EASTER PEOPLE We are Easter people

and Alleluia

is our song. St. Augustine

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ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL We thank everyone who has made a pledge towards our 2017 Archbishop’s Appeal. Our parish goal is $208,838. Envelopes are located in our Main and Guadalupe Foyers and can be mailed in directly or dropped in the collec-tion basket. Thank you for your support.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY

Wednesday 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:3-4)

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RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE PARISH LIBRARY

Our parish library of DVDs and CDs received the following additions: The New Testament, part 1 & 2, each with 6 CDs and a guidebook 4 copies of a CD entitled, “The Mass Explained” Several items of a more general nature: Questions of Value, part 1 & 2, each with 6 CDs and a guidebook Physiology & Fitness, 6 CDs and guidebook The Art of Teaching, 4 CDs and guidebook The Art of Public Speaking, 2 CDs and guidebook Superstar Student, 3 CDs and guidebook Effective Communication, 4 CDs and guidebook The Art of Storytelling, 4 CDs and guidebook Conceived Without Sin, a novel [book] Evolution vs. God, which must be watched all the way through to get the full impact of what is being said.

DANCING FOR JOY The people say that the sun dances on this day in joy for a risen Savior. —Alexander Carmichael

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S E E K I N G

V o l u n t e e r s To Help with this year’s Festival.

If you are interested in helping, please contact

Paul Canales at (210) 478-5007.

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W e offer our condolences and sympathies to the families of our parishioners who have recently

died. Please remember them in your prayers. Maria Martinez, sister of Simesio Martinez Sean Bowlin, son of Jerry and Colleen Bowlin brother of Mary Brand

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE - The 16th annual Catholic Women’s Conference in San Antonio will be held July 28-29, 2017 at St. Mary’s University brought to you by the Pilgrim Center of Hope. This spiritual spa for your soul features a wonderful line up of speakers. If you have attended the conference in the past or are interested in going for the first time, why not sign up with the St. Matthew’s group. Group registra-tion fee is $50 when registered together. For more information contact Anna-Melissa Cavazos at 210-558-1027 or amcavazos@gmail.com . You can visit pilgrimcenterofhope.org for more infor-mation. We look forward to seeing you there!

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School Office Hours are: 7:30 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday Please contact Bonnie Marx, 478-5044 for more information.

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SAVE THE DATE

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REJOICE AND BE GLAD “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad” (Psalm 118:24). Let us remember that these words of today’s responsorial psalm are not only sung from the hearts of those gathered in our parish. They are also sung by the poor in tiny barrios throughout Central and South America. They are sung by those denied religious freedom in our world; these Christians lift their voices in clandestine places of worship. These words are sung by people who have lost loved ones to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Even in the midst of conflict and division, Christians still come together to declare that poverty, loneliness, violence, and division will never, ever have as much power as the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Indeed, let us rejoice this day and be glad! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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A.C.T.S 30 Year Anniversary Reunion

June 24 at 6:30 p.m., McDonald Center Save The Date

!!!HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF OUR SENIOR CITIZENS!!!

ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 7 AM UNTIL NOON. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY SENIOR WHO IS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND WHO RESIDES IN BEXAR COUNTY. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FRIENDLY, AND INTERESTING PLACE WHERE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS CAN COME AND SPEND SOME TIME WITH OTHER SENIORS. NEW FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AND SOME OLD FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN RENEWED. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE SPONSORED BY ST. MATTHEW PARISH DURING THE MORNING HOURS. THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION, PROVIDES THE CENTER MEMBERS WITH A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH FROM 11:15 AM TO 11:30 AM EVERY DAY. OUR SENIOR CENTER IS NOT CAPABLE OF CARING FOR THOSE SENIORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. MEMBERS OF ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER NEED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SENIOR CENTER WITHOUT REQUIRING SPECIALIZED ATTENTION TO THEIR NEEDS. Pre-registration is required for the lunch program. If you are interested in becoming a member, or have any questions concerning the Senior Center, please call the Senior Center at 210-478-5024.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES The following activities start at 9:00 AM and end at 11:00 AM. Monday – Bingo Tuesday – Quilting Group (Quilting group is filled to capacity. No new members will be accepted at this time. No instruction is offered with this group) Tuesday - Bunco Wednesday, - Bingo. Thursday – Jewelry Making, Mexican dominoes, Art Group Friday – Bingo

CLOSED 2 DAYS IN APRIL FRIDAY, APRIL 21 – CLOSED BECAUSE OF A

CITY WIDE MANAGERS’ MEETING FRIDAY, APRIL 28 – BATTLE OF FLOWERS’

PARADE ART GROUP The Senior Center Art Group meets on Thursday mornings in the Parish Hall from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. If you are 60 years of age, or older and like to paint, come and join this very friendly, and talented group on Thursday morning. The Senior Center hosts a very talented group of artists whose creations have won awards throughout the city. Instruction is offered with this class. Don’t delay! Come and spend a couple of relaxing hours on Thursday mornings with this dedicated group of seniors. ART GROUP INSTRUCTOR NEEDED The Thursday morning Art Group is currently in need of an art instructor. THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION. The group meets from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM every Thursday. If you have a background in art and are interested in volunteering and working with our talented senior citizens, please call Georgia in the Senior Center office at 210-478-5017 for more details. JEWELRY CLASS (For seniors 60 years young or a little older) If you like to be creative and if you like jewelry, this is the place for you to come on Thursday mornings. This class is open to both men and women. Bring your own beads and your own jewelry tools. Meet other creative, talented individuals who share your same interest in jewelry. Make new friends while sharing your ideas and learning from others. No donations are required. Instruction is offered on the 2nd Thursday of each month only. Call 210 478-5024 for more information, or just show up on the designated Thursday mornings.

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WIDOW/WIDOWER: COPING WITH LOSS GROUP

Grieving is a very powerful emotional journey that helps you adapt to drastic changes in your life. Sharing and walking with others who have experienced this type of loss is very helpful and healing. This support group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month in Rm. 104, MFC. For more information, please contact Lupe and/

DIVINE MERCY CENACLE Welcomes you to participate in an evening of song, prayer, discussion of Scripture and the writings of St.

Faustina. This devotional community gathers on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the McDonald Family Center Rm. 104, from 7:00 — 8:30 p.m.

Contact: Glen & Charlotte Jones, 479-0039.

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Friends are flowers that never fade.

UPCOMING EVENTS 1. Fiesta Medals!!! April 22 & 23 after all masses. The Freedom Finders Young Adult Group will be selling their 2017 Fiesta Medals in order to raise money for their summer retreat in June. Medals will be only $10.00. There is a limited quantity, don’t miss out on yours! 2. Confirmation Practice – April 23rd at 7:15 pm in the church. 3. Confirmation – April 27th with Bishop Pfeifer at 7:00 pm in the church. 4. Parish Festival – May 7th , 12 – 6. Come join us for a wonderful day of fun, food, and family!! If you would like to volunteer to help, contact Paul Canales at 478-5007.

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES (FRESHMAN AND CONFIRMATION) There are no more High School Religious Education or Confirmation classes until September! We have finished another year!!! Congratulations Everybody! Registration for next school year’s classes will start in August and classes will start in September and run through April 2018. Registration packets will go out to those registered Parishioners at the beginning of August. Also, in August, the registration packets will be on line or you can pick them up at the Administration Building, if you do not receive one in the mail. Call Michelle Weekley at 210-478-5011 if you have any questions in the meantime. **Confirmation date!!! April 27th 7 pm with Bishop Pfeiffer Mr. Hannie’s class Mr. Michaud’s class Mr. & Mrs. Putz’s class Mr. Gomez’s class Ms. Lutz’s class Practice for the April 27th Confirmation will be on April 23rd at 7:15 pm in the church. Please make sure all your paperwork is turned in by your practice date or your candidate may not be confirmed. Any questions, contact Michelle Weekley at 478-5011.

RCIA FOR TEENS This program is designed for any teenager who would like to know more about the Catholic faith, as well as for any teenager who would like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If a teen has been baptized, but has not received first Eucharist or Confirmation, these classes will guide him/her through the preparation process for these sacraments. Classes started September 18th. If you have any questions, please call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011. Class Schedule for April:

April 15 – Preparation for Easter Vigil 9 am to 10 am. Then, the Easter Vigil that night. April 16 – No Classes – Happy Easter April 23 – Class in session April 30 – Class in session

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire station). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Christian beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual activities that members of the Youth Group participate in. There is free food too!!! Call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 for additional information. Meeting for April:

April 19 – Meeting 6 to 8 pm at the VJ April 26 – Meeting 6 to 8 pm at the VJ

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP T.A.G (Tweens and God)

If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual activities with your friends, we meet twice a month from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson – the pink house just past the fire station). We Cont. next page

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Youth Ministry Cont. have all kinds of fun things to do, and we feed you too! If you would like to come and join us please call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011. See you there! Meetings for April:

April 23 – Sports Night at the Gym, meeting 5:00 to 6:30 pm.

FREEDOM FINDERS – YOUNG ADULT GROUP If you are 18 years of age and older, and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Mat-thew Community?! Well, then come join the Freedom Finders Young Adult Group! Our goal is to continue to strengthen and in-tensify our relationship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and participate in activities that will rejuvenate our urge to serve The Lord and our community. We meet on Mondays from 7 – 9 pm at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson). Meeting for April: April 17 – Meeting 7 to 9 pm at the VJ April 24 – Revelations Bible Study, 7 to 9 pm at the VJ

BACCALAUREATE MASS A Baccalaureate Mass for the graduating High School Seniors will be held on Sunday, May 21 at the 11 am mass, with a reception afterwards. A letter with details will be sent out to graduating seniors and their families the last week of April. If you have any questions, please call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011.

FREEDOM FINDERS YOUNG ADULT RETREAT Come and join us for the Freedom Finders Young Adult Retreat, June 2-4 at Eagle’s Nest in Burnet, Texas! Our theme is “Chains Worth Breaking.” We will have talks, discussions, skits, reconciliation and mass, all while out in the beautiful Eagle’s Nest. Meet new people, learn new ways to strengthen or rekindle your faith. The retreat team has already been working hard to make the re-treat a memorable one for you! You do not have to be a member of Freedom Finders to attend, all young adults are welcome! Registration forms are available at the Administration Building. Please call Michelle Weekley for more information at 478-5011. Come take time for yourself before Summer gets crazy!

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PRAYER LIST Please pray for those suffering from illness that they may find relief from their burdens, especially:

Catherine Acayan Oscar Alvarez Socorro Alvarez Dolores Arismendez Marlene Blake Joan Bleir Rhiannon Bleir Robert Bleir Edith Barbin Reagan L. Breeding Edna Marie Brzyski Andrea Camero Jeannine Campion Cindy Cantu Steve Carroll Terri Carrington T. Chavez T. Collins Bettie Conrad Donna Coppola M. Coward Jackie Craig Gregory Crane Pauline Davidson Carmen De Leon John J. De Leon, Jr. Michael De Leon Phillip De Leon Margaret DeMunbrun Clara Maria DiBlasi Sr. Shelia Donegan Julie Dotson Vicki Dotson Linda Duffy Elizabeth Elliott Tiador Ellis Enrique Espinosa Elda Maria Estrada Teresa Estrada

Veronica Nicole Finnie Justin Flowe Tracie Foreman Jeane Fraser Brian Joseph Garcia Emily Ann Garcia Juliana Garcia Sean David Garcia Helen Garza Nora Bazan Garza Frank Gebhardt Joyce Gebhardt Kathy Gisin J. Gonzalez Virginia Gonzalez Jane Gorden Sylvia Griffith Jerry Gueldner Doris Harrell Cindy Hart Dale Hart, Jr. Dale Hart, III Lindsey Hart Josephine Johnson Louis Konze Charlotte Krimmel Therese Labbe Anne Manganelli Tammy McCloud Jason McClung Joe Medellin Mary Mendoza Ed Michels Mary Michels Al Mitchel Lillie Moczygemba Cuca Montecel Christian Morales Virginia Morrow

Kenneth Narendorf Sr. Barbara Newton Rachel Olvera Bruce Orey Uva Perches Margaret Perez Celia Price Stephanie Randall Dorothea Roberts Eric M. Rodriguez Priscilla M. Rodriguez D. Russell Sylvia Smith Rose Sonnen Msgr. Larry Stuebben Karen Sturdivant Andrea Sutherland Louise Taylor & Family

Joan Lamm Tennant Charlene Tonning Kathy Toudouze Maurice Trial Margarita Villarreal Carolyn Walton Irene Weber Anny Weekley Juliana Wetmore Myra Wiatrek Xavier Wiechers) Jennifer Wimmer Sherri Wimmer Alijah Wiser E. Wurz Msgr. Mike Yarbrough Bernard Zarazua

Mon. — 6:00 a.m. — In Thanksgiving Mon. — 8:15 a.m. — Caesar Gonzalez Margarita Villarreal (Healing) Mon. — 12:05 noon — V.J. & Clara Jeannin Living & Deceased Members of the Little & Villasenor Families Mon. — 6:00 p.m. — Oraekwe Family (Special Intention) Rosario Gutierrez (Healing) Tues. — 6:00 a.m. — Margarita Garbalena (Recovery) Tues. — 8:15 a.m. — Ernest Ezeike Xavier Wiechers (Recovery) Tues. — 12:05 noon — Alexander Travieso Sr. Dorothy Miller Tues. — 6:00 p.m. — Emily Schreiber (Special Intention) Wed. — 6:00 a.m.— Diego Pena Emil I. Moczygemba Wed. — 8:15 a.m. — Jose Antonio Anzueto Wed. — 12:05 noon — Deceased FamilyMembers of Mitchell Finnie Carmen Quintero Wed. — 6:00 p.m. — Armando C. Riojas Tucydides Dregla Thurs. — 6:00 a.m. — Rev. Msgr. Leslie Vance In Thanksgiving Thurs. — 8:15 a.m. — Jeannine Campion (Recovery) Thurs. — 12:05 noon — Ron Willet Marcelina Medina Thurs. — 6:00 p.m. — Maria Montero (Birthday) Fri. — 6:00 a.m. — Rachel Olvera (Recovery) Fri. — 8:15 a.m. — John & JoAnn McDonald (60th Wedding Anniversary) Elizabeth Epp Fri. — 12:05 noon — Helen Zakrzewski Luz & Antonio Hernandez Fri. — 6:00 p.m. — Sandra Dregula (Birthday) Sat. —- 8:15 a.m. — Sylvia Smith (Recovery) Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Santos Chapa Vince Chernesky (Birthday) Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — William Thomas Haley, Jr. C. L. Fagot Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Alice Sanchez Abel Rangel Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Raymond & Eleanor Flores Pedro Cabrera Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — For the Parishioners Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Esteban Villarreal Josie Carrillo Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Alberto Gil Garcia Richard Rodriguez

MASS REMEMBRANCES WEEK OF APRIL 17—23, 2017

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS Did you grow up in St. Matthew’s Parish? Have you moved away from home? Are married? Perhaps have a family of your own now? Many of our young adults are still registered with their parents. If you do have a change of status, please contact the Administration Office, 478-5014. Our priests and staff can better serve you if our parish records are up-to-date. Thank you very much.

LITURGY OF THE HOURS — Follow the directions of the Liturgy of the Hours for the Octave of EASTER.

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES will burn this week in loving memory of Clara & V.J. Jeannin.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES OR THE SANCTUARY LAMP to burn in memory of a loved one or for a special intention for one week, please call 478-5003.

MASS ATTENDANCE for Apr il 1/2 — 3,611; Mass attendance for April 8/9 to be published in next bulletin.

PRESIDER SCHEDULE April 22/23 2017

Sat. — 8:15 a.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Fr. Jake Empereur, SJ Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Fr. Michel Bineen, CICM Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — Msgr. Juan Alfaro Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Msgr. Juan Alfaro Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

God, please encourage me when I am insecure. Amen.

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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 April 16, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 and 13through 22 1/2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS