Sixth Sunday of Easter
“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.”
-- 1 John 15:16
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he first time it happened, it made me feel annoyed. After all, we have several signs posted reminding parishioners to turn them off while in our church. Then it happened in an unexpected place, a sacred place – the confessional! A penitent whipped out his cell phone in the middle of the confession and before I could protest he began reciting the Act of Contrition from the screen of his phone and mentioned that he hadn’t memorized it yet so this mobile app was a great help to him! Okay, I knew then that we are now entrenched in the digital age. It’s happened a few times since then, so now I know to expect it; I don’t mind using technology to a degree to assist us in our spiritual life.
Some have even found forms for an examination of conscience on mobile apps as well. A priest friend of mine bragged about the app “ibreviary” that has the Liturgy of the Hours, the prayers all priests, deacons and religious brothers and sisters are to pray daily. Okay, I thought, I guess it’s time for me to get deeper into the digital age as well. So I downloaded that free app and ventured into the app store to find an even cooler one: “Laudate”. Laudate also has the Liturgy of the Hours but much more – two versions of the entire Bible, special prayers, the new Mass changes, and even the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church on it as well. Very cool. It took an older parishioner to inform me about how great the “Magnificat” app is that he uses on his I-Pad. “You should look into the Magnificat App Father – it has the readings and responses for the Mass of the day.” I will have to check that out too. But seriously, no texting or talking or cell phones on during Mass – that hasn’t changed!
Some have even found forms for an examination of conscience on mobile apps as well. A priest friend of mine bragged about the app “ibreviary” that has the Liturgy of the Hours, the prayers all priests, deacons and religious brothers and sisters are to pray daily. Okay, I thought, I guess it’s time for me to get deeper into the digital age as well. So I downloaded that free app and ventured into the app store to find an even cooler one: “Laudate”. Laudate also has the Liturgy of the Hours but much more – two versions of the entire Bible, special prayers, the new Mass changes, and even the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church on it as well. Very cool. It took an older parishioner to inform me about how great the “Magnificat” app is that he uses on his I-Pad. “You should look into the Magnificat App Father – it has the readings and responses for the Mass of the day.” I will have to check that out too. But seriously, no texting or talking or cell phones on during Mass – that hasn’t changed!
Fr. Dennis
SPECIAL ARCHDIOCESAN PENTECOST VIGIL MASS AT ST. MATTHEW
The Archdiocese will be celebrating a special Mass for the Vigil of the Feast of Pentecost at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26th here at St. Matthew. The presider will be Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, and Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Cantu will concelebrate. This Mass will use special additional readings for this feast day and will probably be bilingual since there will be parishioners from all across our archdiocese. Parishioners and anyone who belongs to our archdiocese are welcome to attend the Mass. On May 26th The Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass will be at 5:00 p.m., but it will have to be shortened (i.e. shorter homily and less music) so we can clear the parking lot in time for the 6:30 p.m. Mass. That same afternoon Confesstion will start at 4:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. This is the only time I as pastor will encourage you to leave the church once the final blessing has been given!
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE AT ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
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WEEKEND MASSES: |
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| Saturday: | 5:30 PM |
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7:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM (Spanish Liturgy) & 6:00 PM |
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THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY MASS IS IN THE MCDONALD CENTER: |
| Sunday: | 11:15 AM (Children's Liturgy) |
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DAILY MASSES: |
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| Monday - Friday: | 6:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 12:05 PM & 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:15 AM |
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PENANCE / ANOINTING: |
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| Penance: |
Saturday 4:15 - 5:15 PM Church (Or you may make an appointment with one of the parish priests) |
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Anointing of the Sick: |
Second Sunday 2:00 PM |
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PRAYER GROUPS: |
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| English: | Thursday 7:00 PM |
| Espanol: | Monday 8:00 PM |
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Novena to Miraculous Medal: |
Tuesday 7:30 PM |
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ADORATION: |
Eucharistic Adoration (Parish Hall) 7 am—11 pm Monday-Saturday; Sunday 2:15-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m. |
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SENIOR CENTER: |
The Senior Center will be moved to Room 106 in the McDonald Center. |
HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION
A reminder: We have five holydays in the United States:
Mary Mother of God: January 1st
Both the Immaculate Conception and Nativity of Jesus ALWAYS ARE HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION, regardless on what day they fall. The other three, when they are on either a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation is abrogated. Those of us who recall having six holydays which included the Ascension know that the TX bishops have moved this solemnity to the 7th Sunday of Easter. Questions, call Fr. Dennis.
SOCIAL SUNDAYS 2012
Social Sunday Schedule for 2012 is completed. Here are the hosting organizations for Social Sunday in 2012:
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January – Knights of Columbus |
July – Mission Group |
| February – Boy Scouts | August – Youth Ministry |
| March – ACTS | September – Altar Society |
| April – Guadalupanas | October – Respect Life |
| May – Catholic Daughters | November – Open |
| June – Cafe Group | There is no Social Sunday in December |
ST MATTHEW HOURS OF OPERATION
| OFFICE | HOURS | PHONE |
| PARISH ADMINISTRATION | Mon-Fri: 8am to 8pm Sat: 9am-12 Noon | 478-5000 |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | Mon-Fri: 8am to 4pm | 478-5099 |
| SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER | Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 12:30pm | 478-5024 |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL | Tues-Sat: 9:00am to 12:00 Noon | 478-5020 |
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Latest Events
May
- BACCALAUREATE MASS
May 20, 2012 (11:00 am)Baccalaureate Mass for High School Graduates, 11:00 a.m. - CHURCH PRACTICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION
May 20, 2012 (7:15 pm)Church Practice for High School Confirmation, 7:15 p.m. Church - HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION
May 24, 2012 (7:00 pm)High School Confirmation, Archbishop Gustavo, 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Church - ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL KINDER PROMOTION
May 25, 2012 (10:30 am)St. Matthew School Kinder Promotion, 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. Church - SPANISH CCD END OF YEAR MASS
May 25, 2012 (5:00 pm)Spanish CCD End of Year Mass, 5:00 — 5:30 p.m. Church - ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GRADUATION
May 26, 2012 (9:00 am)St. Matthew School 8th Grade Graduation, 9:00 a.m. — 12 Noon Church
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