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Liturgies Weekend—Saturday 4 PM & Sunday 8 & 10:30AM

Weekday—Tuesday thru Friday 8:00AM

(8:35AM Wednesday during the school year)

Reconciliations—Saturday at 2:45PM or by appointment

Parish Office Hours—Monday thru Friday 9AM—4PM

Pastoral—Rev. Steve Garner, Pastor .............. 363-8269

DCN Rich Wallace, Deacon ......................... 929-1703

DCN John Kaufmann, Deacon ..................... 363-8269

Kate Tyler, Pastoral Associate ..................... 363-5238

Administrative

Kelly Yordi, Business Manager ....................... 363-8269

Baptism, Marriage & Other Sacraments .... 363-8269

Liturgy/Music

Andrew Kreigh, Director of Music & Liturgy .... 363-8269

Pastoral Care Team Representative

Valerie Bauer, R.N. ......................................... 378-0860

Faith Formation

Emily Gignac, Director of Faith Formation ...... 362-9967

Julie Testin, Coordinator of Faith Formation ... 362-9967

Education

Joe Wolf, School Principal ................................ 362-3021

Carrie Helgeson, ECC Director ......................... 363-9309

Amy Ball, Preschool Director ............................ 362-3021

2310 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402vPHONE: 319-363-8269vWEBSITE: www.stmatthewcr.org

Mission Statement…We, the people of St. Matthew, have the mission to go forth, telling the Good News, sharing in the Eucharist, enriching the community through our talents, treasure & time,

living lives of prayer & action, transforming the community into the living Body of Christ.

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Welcome to St. Matthew Parish

Collections April 23—30, 2018 Adult Giving and Plate

$13,819

Weekly Average of Electronic Giving $4,280

Weekly Need: $17,193

Please remember St. Matthew Parish in your planned giving, your will, and in memorials

Year To Date

Adult Giving

$722,976

Year To Date

Budget $756,492

(+/-) Variance

-$33,516

2017-2018

Total Planned

$894,039

April Need

$85,965

April Received

$67,983

PRAYER NEEDS?

Call St. Matthew Prayer Chain (Margaret Flynn)

at 363-0538 with your prayer requests

ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION Birthright of Cedar Rapids—393-3251

Bridgehaven of Cedar Rapids—364-8967

Pregnant & don’t know what to do? - 1-888-4 OPTIONS

In this weekend’s Gospel, we hear Jesus saying, “It was not you who chose Me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit that will remain.” We sometimes tend to believe the opposite. It’s not unusual for us to think, “I have chosen to be a Christian,”

and then to imagine that the process really started with us, that it was our initiative, our decision to believe, our act of faith that got the ball rolling in our spiritual life. Of course our decision is important, but Jesus reminds us that He is actually the one who took the first step. He chose us. He called and invited us to be among His followers and friends. As the second reading tells us, “God sent His only Son into the world so that we might have life through Him.” That happened first. The next step is ours; to accept this life that is offered to us through our own act of faith. The other part of this equation is that, as Jesus tells us, we have been chosen for a mission. This isn’t all just about our personal faith and our relationship with Him. He calls us to know and love Him, and when we respond, we are “appointed” to be fruitful in the world. We are supposed to live our faith in such a way that something valuable, beautiful, and useful comes from it. Jesus sends us to make the world a better place; not in a vague, feel-good, fluffy way but in a real, concrete way. He equips us to bear fruit that will remain. This isn’t superficial or flighty. The work we do in the world--whether it be alleviating the suffering of the sick and poor, evangelizing those who do not know about the gift of salvation, raising our children to be faithful Christians, or carrying out our career with integrity and generosity—all of this is meant to be the effect of our response to the call that Jesus gave us.

This month, our 2nd on the 2nd Collection will go to:

Mt. Calvary Cemetery is one of the community’s oldest Catholic cemeteries.

Pray for the faithful departed

ROSARY FOR THE PILGRIM VIRGIN is recited Sunday thru Friday at 7:00 p.m.

The hosts this week (May 6th - 11th) are Leo & Marianne Riester; 4412 C Ave NE. All are welcome.

Altar Server Training All those currently in 4th grade and older (including adults) are

invited to get trained to be Altar Servers.

This is a great opportunity to be more involved with the Mass.

Contact Kate Tyler at 363-5238 or ktyler@stmatthewcr.org to sign up to attend

2 of the 4 trainings below: Sunday, May 6 at 11:30am

Tuesday, May 8 at 3:15pm

Wednesday, May 9 at 3:15pm

Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30pm

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Bulletin Items are due MONDAYS by noon to kyordi@stmatthewcr.org

May 9th at Noon, Ed & Chris Tibesar will be with us again to

show slides and share their trip to Peru. Please bring a friend and a

dish to share.

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2310 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402*Phone: 319-363-8269*Web: stmatthewcr.org

The Spring Plant Sale is this weekend,

May 5th & 6th. The Parish Life Committee will be selling all of these items before and after all Masses. These plants will be the same superior quality as previous years and all profits go to support Parish Life activities. There will also be potted perennials available from a generous parishioners garden. You will not be disappointed in the selection. See you there.

Could you use a spare $5000? That's the Grand Prize of the Parish Festival Raffle!

Raffle tickets are coming home in St. Matt’s student backpacks and will be available to pick up starting the weekend of May 12/13 after Mass. Please collect your

envelope (one per registered parishioner or family) to save us postage.

There is one $5000 prize plus two $500 prizes. The person who sells the most tickets will receive $50. And, new this

year, the seller of the winning $5000 ticket receives $50, and the sellers of the $500 tickets receive $10. The biggest

winner of all? The parish, which receives net proceeds from the raffle and the festival.

We're still looking for volunteers to chair a few committees: Silent Auction, St. Matt’s Market, Stage/Entertainment

(Anyone out there in a band?), Recycling

Join us at any of our upcoming meetings at 6:30 p.m. in the Rosary Room: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15

Festival contacts: Brenda Kowalsky—bjk@imonmail.com

Mary Pat Muhlena—muhlena@imonmail.com

"Fire of Love- The Holy Spirit Heals" The Holy Spirit Novena is a nine day encounter with

God's love leading up to Pentecost. Each night you will experience the healing power of the Holy Spirit through

prayer, music, talks, and Adoration. All are invited to join us in prayer and praise.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR

FAMILY FORMATION 2018/2019!

All Parish families with children in grades

Kindergarten thru 5 are encouraged to

sign up for this new ministry!

Check out our parish website for more details and to register online!

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May 6, 2018

420 6th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

metrocatholicoutreach@gmail.com

Phone: 319-739-5490

With the nicer weather this week, and it being the last week of the

month, we have had a significant jump in the number of families requesting food. We are serving 414 people from 136 families with your loyal support-thank you! This busy past week has left us with several empty shelves. Please see if you can help us stock up on any of these items: Ø Peanut Butter/Jelly

Ø Tuna or other canned meat, stew, etc. Ø Soup

Ø Pasta

Ø Pasta Sauce

Ø Canned Beans/Pork & Beans

Ø Canned Fruit Ø Helper Meals

Ø Rice Products (larger or small) Ø Potatoes (fresh or flakes) Ø Muffin Mix/Baking Mixes

We can always use more of the following for per-sonal care bags: Ø Toilet Paper-thanks for the donations that

got us through this week! Ø Small/trial sized (hotel) shampoo/

conditioner, soap, lotion, etc. Ø Small toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, floss,

etc. Ø Full-size personal care products (for larger

families) Ø Laundry detergent, cleaning products

Thank you for your partnership in helping needy families in

our community

Catholic Evangelization Outreach (CEO) will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on Monday, May 14 from 6:30-

8;00pm. Parishioner Russell Yount will share his story of how God called him into the Cath-

olic Church! Light meal will be served and free childcare will be provid-ed. There is no charge and all are welcome!

Liturgical Roles The Week of May 8-13

Altar Servers

Tues 8:00 AM: Kamryn Benda, Ava Kaiser Wed 8:35 AM: Schedule set by St. Matthew School Thurs 8:00 AM: Lucy Oehler, Brennan Russell Fri 8:00 AM: Adult Altar Servers

Sat 4:00 PM: Jacob Schuttloffel, Ana Schuttloffel, Tim Schuttloffel Sun 8:00 AM: Bryson Michels, Joey Parker, William Russell Sun 10:30 AM: LuciAnne Nguyen, Thomas Sundell, Daniel Surur

Next Weekend—May 12 & 13

Lectors Sat 4:00 PM: Jerry Portis, Chris Ryan

Sun 8:00 AM: Mike Drahozal, Greg O’Connell Sun 10:30 AM: Emily Moses, David Muhlena

Eucharistic Ministers Sat 4:00 PM: Mary Moore, Kevin O’Toole, Helen Becker, Molly Potter, Gemma Tursi, Nikki Woods, Jaclyn Richmond, Mark Richmond

Sun 8:00 AM: Janie Mills, Dick Breitbach, Patt Mulligan, Mary Simmons, Jim Berns, Jolane Berns, Jeff Peck, Steve Bauer Sun 10:30 AM: Paul Sundell, Laura Sundell, Beth Globokar, Brian Globokar, Eva Deegan, Ann Dunnigan, Dorothy Drew, Liz DeeganP

communion ministers whose names are in italics do not distribute if there is a deacon or a second priest on the altar.

Hospitality Ministers Sat 4:00 PM: Robb Ortner, Francis Wulf Sun 8:00 AM: Austin Chadima, Mike Condon Jr., Bill Jakubowsky

Sun 10:30 AM: Gregory Becker, Alex Becker, Kathryn La Fontaine, Sandy Scaia

WANTED: MCO Summer Interns

Metro Catholic Outreach seeks self-motivated individuals for 10-15 hrs/week internships May to

August 2017 (dates flexible). Focus will be the food pantry or community garden. Juniors in

college or equivalent age preferred. A desire to work to help people in need; or an affinity for

plants, gardening, & produce is helpful. Financial compensation is not available, but

college credit can be arranged.

To learn more, call: 319319-739-5490

Please send resume and cover letter by May 21 to Christine at:

info@metrocatholicoutreach.org

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies- Join us next Sunday, May 6, at 2:00PM in the Rosary Room for our May film, “Lourdes”. This feature film is not specifically about the apparitions at Lourdes, but about its far reaching effects. Assigned to cover a story on Lourdes, a young French journalist comes across a manuscript written by one of his 19th century ancestors; Henri. Henri was a physician, a scientist, and an avowed atheist and unbeliever; who had met St. Bernadette in her last years. This is an

intriguing story that uses Henri’s manuscript to trace the story of three persons and their search for faith. (200 min). Free admission and free refreshments. All are welcome!

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May 6, 2018

WEEKLY CALENDAR

MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS Monday, May 7, 2018

Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26--16:4a

6:00 P Bible Study, Faith Formation Room

7:00 P Becoming Catholic Group, Rosary Room Tuesday, May 8

Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11

8:00 A MASS † Mercedes Dolan

9:00 A Tuesday Morning Bible Study, Rosary Room

3:15.P Altar Server Training, Church

7:00 P Faith Formation Commission, Rosary Room

Wednesday, May 9

Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15

8:35 A School MASS † Charles Stark, III 12:00 N Seniors Potluck, Kearn Hall 2:00 P Prayer Shawl Ministry, Rosary Room

3:15 P Altar Server Training, Church

6:30 P Altar Server Training, Church

Thursday, May 10

Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20

8:00 A MASS † Virginia Regan

8:30 A Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 P Daytime Dancers Recital, Kearn Hall 5:30 P CODA, Rosary Room

6:00 P Chancel Choir Practice, Adult Education Room

7:30 P Men of Action, Rosary Room

Friday, May 11

Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20-23

7:50 A Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00 A MASS † Marvel Marie Ryan

3:00 P Sanctity of Life—Holy Hour of Reparation, Church

Saturday, May 12

Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28

7:00 A Men of Action, Rosary Room

9:00 A Bible Study, Kearn Hall 11:00 A Rosary to End Abortion (Led by St. Matthew Parish),

at Planned Parenthood

2:45 P Reconciliation

4:00 P MASS † Bill & Wayne Mochal Sunday, May 13

Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23

or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 8:00 A MASS † Kris Carstensen

8:00 A Holy Name Prayer for Peace and Breakfast

10:30 A MASS People of St. Matthew

2:00 P Vietnamese Mass

6:30 P Gospel of John–Bible Study, Faith Formation Room

The Coalition for Life of Iowa (CFLI) in

cooperation with the St. Matthew Sanctity of Life Committee will be honoring all mothers with real, long stemmed roses after all Masses next weekend. Freewill donations will be accepted to cover expenses and support future education programs by CFLI

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319-363-9936

OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT

716 5TH AVENUE SE

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Gary Smith 363-5230

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John P. Herring, M.D.

Linn County

Anesthesiologists, P.C.

Valenta Plumbing & Heating Inc.

1100 H Ave. NE • 365-6977

Sales & Service

Tom Valenta - Parishioner

Cedar Rapids Truck Center

Peterbilt - Hino

I-380 at Airport Road SW

848-4131

LAMPE APPLIANCE

363-3826Service on Amana, Caloric, Speed Queen,

Tappan - Westinghouse, Jenn Air, Whirlpool, Kenmore,

Kitchen Aid, Admiral, Maytag, and others

ROLAND-WILBERT

VAULT COMPANY

“Serving Linn County Since 1909”

Jeff & Nancy Roland Parishioners

Bob LehmanRealtor - Parishioner

721-6347 • www.boblehmansells.com

CHRISTIANSON CHIROPRACTIC

• Headaches • Sports Injury • Neck & Back Pain • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most Insurances Accepted • New Patients Welcome

Dr. Bill Christianson, Parishioner

399-1285 1756 1st Ave. N.E.

319-393-32264813 Center Point Road NE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

M-F 7:30-5:30 Sat 9-11

Dr. Douglas Recker Dr. Christopher Moothart

Area Parishioners

319-393-4019

Dr Douglas Recker

Joe Drahozal AgentOffice: 319-200-2682

Cell: 319-350-3560

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1040 East Post RoadMarion, IA 52302PHONE: 377-6323

“Committed to the Dignity of Life”

Skilled Care • Long Term Care • Memory Care

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT FIRE EQUIPMENT

SALES & SERVICE

Industrial First Aid MedicalBill & Sue Chadima 716 Oakland Rd NEBus. 319-363-9923 Toll 888-381-6837 Cedar Rapids, IA

EASTERN IOWA FINANCIAL GROUP

Larry M. Benda, Parishioner Investments & Insurance

(319) 377-2001Securities offered through Ameritas Investment Corp.

Member FINRA/SIPC AIC & Eastern Iowa Financial Group are not affliated.

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FAMILY OWNED AND

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Weddings, Funeral Dinners,

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“Chiropractic For The WHOLE Family”

Emergencies Seen SAME DAY

Most Insurance Accepted

New Patients Always Welcome

4403 First Ave. SE, Ste. 304

393-0911

Dr. KathrynBrown,

Parishioner

Residential Living • Senior Apartments

Matt & Katie Giorgio, Parishioners

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Evergreen Estates

IOWA VALLEY MONUMENT CO.

Granite & Bronze Memorials • Personal Designs - MY SPECIALTY

Family Owned & Operated

2604 Williams Blvd. SW 362-9911

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

928 7th Street SEDonations/Volunteers

Always Welcome!

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Home Appliance Center

319-365-8150

550 Oakland Rd. NE

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Home Health Care3315 First Ave. S.E. • Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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