PARISH OFFICE

Telephone ................................ 540-582-5575

Fax ........................................... 540-582-8639

Hours ................. Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth .......... Business Mgr.

Terrie Yates .......................... Parish Secretary

Jane Hubbarth ............................ Receptionist

Mary Lou Felts...….……………Receptionist

PARISH WEBSITE

www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org

MUSIC MINISTRY

Melanie Bolas, Choir Director Grayson Cordova, Organist

stmatthewmusic1@comcast.net

PARISH REGISTRATION All Catholics residing within our parish boundaries should register as soon as possible. Packets are available in church vestibule.

BAPTISMS Please contact the Parish Office; parish registration is required.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Please contact the Parish Office. Six Months of preparation are required before the marriage celebration. Parish registration is required

SPONSOR LETTERS Please contact the Parish Office for letters of qualification to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. Registration in the parish and regular practice of the Faith are among the qualifications required. Letters should be requested in a timely manner.

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Ministry to the infirm/ homebound. Please call the Parish Office to volunteer, or arrange visitation of the elderly, the sick or the homebound.

SAINT MATTHEW THRIFT STORE (Breezewood Shopping Ctr .) Address: 10639 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-2479. Hours: M-F 10 AM-3PM; Sat. 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; Sun.-Closed Volunteers and donations of clothing, household items and furniture needed on a continuing basis.

SVdP FOOD PANTRY (Breezewood Shopping Center) Address: 10643 Courthouse Road • Telephone: 540-834-5555. Hours: 1st

four Wednesdays 4 PM-6 PM; 1st four Fridays 9 AM-11 AM;

2nd Saturday 9AM-11AM; closed 5th Weeks. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Saint Faustina Conference SVdP Assistance Line: 540-834-5555. Website: www.svdpstfaustina.org Serves the poor, elderly, and infirm in the local area. Volunteers and donations needed on a continuing basis. To volunteer, call Frank Mauro: 703-980-3318.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bishop Keating Council 12434 meets 2nd

& 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Center; 4th

degree, The Fathers Cilinski Assembly 3568 meets 3rd Mon. of each month at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Call the Parish Office 582-5575.

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Vigil ....................... Saturday, 5:30 pm

Sunday .................................. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am

Daily

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday................. 8:00 am

Wednesday………………………… 11:00 am

Thursday .............................................. 6:30 am

Friday ...................................................7:30 pm

CONFESSIONS

Normally heard at the following times:

Monday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass

Tuesday .............................. after 8:00 am Mass

Wednesday ....................... after 11:00 am Mass

Thursday ............................ after 6:30 am Mass

Friday ...................................................7:00 pm

Saturday ...............................................4:30 pm

Exceptions to this schedule are noted inside

the bulletin.

Please note:

Confessions will be heard until the line of penitents ends, or until 5 minutes before Mass begins - whichever comes first - so please arrive for confession promptly. Confessions are not heard after evening Masses.

AFTER HOURS PRIEST EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 540-498-3170

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH

8200 Robert E. Lee Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551

Pastor ......................... Rev. Paul M. Eversole

Deacons .................. Rev. Mr. John Hubbarth Rev. Mr. Mike Strain

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Joanne Warren, DRE: 540-582-5575 stmatthewre@comcast.net

YOUTH MINISTRY Deacon Mike Strain

deaconmike2@comcast.net

FACILITIES MANAGER

Jared Darr: 540-582-5575 stmatthewfacilities@comcast.net

CHURCH OFFICE stmatthewsec@comcast.net

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Masses

Mon (10/14) 8:00 AM - NO MASS Tues (10/15) 8:00 AM - NO MASS Wed (10/16) 11:00 AM - NO MASS Thu (10/17) 6:30 AM - NO MASS Fri (10/18) 7:30 PM - EMILY TOLSON+ Sat (10/19) 8:00 AM - ST. MATTHEW’S CONFIRMANDI 5:30 PM - FRANCES SHAUGHNESSY Sun (10/20) 8:00 AM - JENKINS FAMILY INTEN. 9:30 AM - PEOPLE OF ST. MATTHEW’S 11:00 AM - DEACON ED WHELAN+

OCTOBER 13, 2019 28TH

SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Current and Upcoming Collections

This weekend (10/12-10/13) 1) Regular

Next weekend (10/19-10/20) 1) Regular 2) World Missions

. PARISH SUPPORT UPDATE

The First Collection for October 6th

amounted to $15,282. THANK YOU!

In order to meet St. Matthew’s operating expenses and save for future projects, the First Collection should bring in at least $11,100 every weekend.

Please keep in mind that the First Collection at Sunday Mass funds all operating expenses of your parish, including salaries, utilities, routine maintenance and administrative needs.

Online giving: www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org.

ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE

(OCT. 16TH

) ON THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

“From this divine heart three streams flow endlessly. The first is the stream of mercy for sinners; it pours into their hearts sentiments of contrition and repentance. The second is the stream of charity which helps all in need and especially aids those seeking perfection to find the means of surmounting their difficulties. From the third stream flow love and light for the benefit of his friends who have attained perfection; these he wishes to unite to himself so that they may share his knowledge and commandments and, in their individual ways, devote themselves wholly to advancing his glory.

This divine heart is an abyss of all blessings, and into it the poor should submerge all their needs. It is an abyss of joy in which all of us can immerse our sorrows. It is an abyss of lowliness to counteract our foolishness, an abyss of mercy for the wretched, an abyss of love to meet our every need.”

SUNDAY READINGS October 20, 2019

Ex 17:8-13

2 Tm 3:14--4:2 Lk 18:1-8

PLEASE PRAY for OUR SICK

Charlie Ahart, John Bernard, Rita Bobik, Mary Bucccigrossi, Bernadette Costello, Romeo Delossantoscoy, Joe Fillare, Charlotte Fregoso, Mary Gibbons, George Granofsky, Melissa Gregory, Raymond Harrington, George Heston, David Hunziker, Carolyn Jones, Lazaro Lovos, Jimmy Long, Mark McDougal, Stephen Middleton, Jude Murphy, Ed O’Brien, Renee Pellas, Susan Sablon-Harrington, Vera Schwartz, Les Sexton, Sid Sidelko, Bunny Siraco, Mary Ann Smith, Chris Sousa, Harry Thomas, Helen Thomas, Charles & Stephen Weaver, Chrissie Weaver, Jerry Wenzel, Amy Whittaker, Angela Wood, and Zach Yorio.

PRAYER REQUESTS: For parishioners and immediate family members or for emergency situations, please contact Sharon Shappy at (540) 207-0553 or Lynn Kobasa at lynnkobasa_2@msn.com. Send your message with the words “prayer request.”

TODAY! SUN., OCTOBER 13, 2019

9:00 AM-2:00 PM St. Matthew Parish Center

9:

cRAFT SHOW & BAKE SALE

FREE ADMISSION

Ornaments Jewelry Crafts Quilts Baked Goods

Hot Dogs/Hamburgers offered by the Knights of Columbus

Proceeds will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Faustina Conference

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14th - COLUMBUS DAY

We will resume normal office hours at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15

th.

(If you have an EMERGENCY or an urgent need to speak with a priest, please call the emergency # 540-498-3170.

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING October 17

th - 7:00 p.m.

In The Parish Center

Please bring a bag or two of candy to support the RE All Saints Party Trunk or Treat on October 31

st .

PAUL STEFAN HOME 12TH ANNUAL GALA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019

THE WATERFORD at FAIR OAKS (12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax)

The Paul Stefan Home for expectant moms’ and babies’ 12

th Annual Gala includes a cocktail hour, dinner,

auction, raffle, DJ and dancing. Keynote speaker will be Father Stefan Starzynski. To purchase tickets or sponsor a table, visit www.paulstefanhome.org/events.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. in The Parish Center

Please join Deacon Mike Strain as he discusses the Book of Revelation. All are welcome.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 10/15 & 10/16 RE Classes 10/22 & 10/23 RE Classes

Formation in Christian Chastity:

This year we will continue the Diocesan program called Formation in Christian Chastity for Grades 1-8. Grades 1-4 are taught at home by parents and Grades 5-8 will have a lesson presented in RE class. The lesson will be taught on the date indicated below:

Seventh & Eighth Grade: October 23

Lesson plans and material can be found on the Arlington Diocese website: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/child-protection/youth-training-programs/formation-in-christian-chastity.

All Saints Party

Saint Matthew’s Annual All Saints Party October 31, 2018 5:30-7:00 p.m. Dinner, Parade of Saints, Games & Prizes Hallowed Walk of Candy (Trunk or Treat)

Kids come dressed as your favorite Saint or in red or white to honor the martyrs. Non-scary costumes also invited. Guaranteed to have the best candy without all the walking!

Please call 582-5575 or email stmatthewre@comcast.net to RSVP.

Peace of Christ, Joanne Warren

Mission of the Messiah is a compelling study of the Gospel of Luke that presents the messianic mission of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.

The review questions at the end of each chapter provide fresh material for individual reflection or group discussion. Sign up for free at www.Formed.org

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Ministry meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Contact Deacon Mike Strain: deaconmike2@comcast.net for information.

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Sign ups will take place the weekends of October 20/21 and October 27/28.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK of PRAYER & FASTING

NOVEMBER 2-10, 2019

The 27th International Week of Prayer & Fasting

coalition, in collaboration with the Marian Fathers & Legion of Mary is asking individuals, families and prayer groups to unite for 9 days of prayer and fasting. The opening day will be on Nov. 2

nd, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The day will include speakers, all day Adoration, Mass (12:00 noon) and the Rosary. For more information visit www.iwopf.org or call (888)478-PRAY.

VOCATIONS

“But the word of God is not chained.”

Are you considering a vocation to proclaim the word of God as a priest, deacon or a consecrated person? Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at (703) 841-2514 or michael.isenberg@arlingtondiocese.org.

FIAT GROUP NUN RUN

SUNDAY, NOV. 3, 2019 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

High school and college age girls are invited to join Fr. Isenberg to visit several convents, to pray with the Sisters and learn about religious life. Cost is $20 and includes transportation and lunch. Register by Oct. 25

th

at www.arlingtondiocese.org/FIAT or (703) 841-2514.

ST. MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL H.S.

“WARRIOR for a DAY”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH -- 8:00 AM-2:45 PM

Middle and high school students are invited to attend a day at St. Michael High School, attending classes with students, enjoying a complimentary lunch and meeting teachers and staff. Please observe a dress code of dress slacks & collared shirt for boys; skirt or dress pants and a sweater or blouse for girls; black or brown dress shoes. (No jeans, athletic shoes or sandals). Registration forms are in our church vestibule.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

OCTOBER 25-27, 2019 GAITHERSBURG, MD

“Your faith has saved you.” Do you have faith in God as head of your marriage? Attend a Marriage Encounter weekend. To register or for more information, visit:

www.RenewMarriage-VANorth.org