PENECOST SUNDAY June 8, 2014 By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the

1. PENECOST SUNDAY June 8, 2014 By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, Christ’s paschal mystery was brought to its completion. The Holy Spirit prepares us with his grace in order to draw us to Christ. He manifests the risen Lord to us, opening our minds. He makes present the mystery of Christ. And he reconciles us, bringing us into communion with God. Saint Thomas Aquinas says that the Holy Spirit interiorly perfects our spirit, communicating to it a new dynamism so that it refrains from evil for love. With the Holy Spirit within us “it is quite natural for people who had been absorbed by the things of this world to become entirely other-worldly in outlook, and for cowards to become people of great courage” (Saint Cyril of Alexandria). one, then, has his own way of portraying the glorification of Jesus. For John, this glorification took place when he was raised up on the cross. For both, the Spirit is the fruit of the victory Christ won by his death and resurrection. Pentecost cannot be separated from Easter. // But why must the disciples receive the Spirit? From Luke’s perspective, they must receive the Spirit to be able to speak to all in their proper language and thus inaugurate the universal mission of the Church. John does not say anything different, but he says it in a different way. The apostles are in the upper room with all the doors locked for fear of the Jews. They are afraid and their fear is contagious. They are attentive to every sound outside. They fear arrest. Suddenly, Jesus is there in their midst: “Peace be with you!” Peace is what they lack most in this atmosphere of anxiety. Jesus still carries the marks of his passion. He is there, alive and stronger than death. The doors which were once locked no longer hinder his mission. // The hour is no longer one of self-centered fear. Now is the time to allow the Spirit to shatter all barriers and lead the Church where God wills. ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH MINERSVILLE, PA www.StMatthewTheEvangelistParish.org Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Phone: (570) 544-2211 Fax: (570) 54-2317 SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST WELCOMES ALL No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present religious affiliation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, ethnicity, etc.; you are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at Saint Matthew the Evangelist Parish! SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: Sr. Meg Cole (610-866-0581x19) VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak (1-800-791-9209) WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AM MON – Josephine Mullock by Sons, Paul and Ronald TUE – Living and Deceased Parishioners WED – Margaret Sorokach (Estate) THU – Joseph Holland by Children FRI – Elizabeth RokoszEbersold by Fran Farley and Joann Daylor SAT – 4:00 PM – Sami Stripe (10thAnnv) by Mom, Steph and Gram SUN – 8:30 AM – Pauline Butensky (Annv) by Family 10:30 AM – Anthony Straiges by Straiges Family ******************************************************************************************************************************************** I BANNS OF MARRIAGE: Keith Witkowski (St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Downingtown, PA) and Laura M. Butensky (St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Downingtown, PA). ******************************************************************************************************************************************** THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: The love of God has been poured into our hearts/ through the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia. (Rom 5:5; cf. 8:11) PENTECOST SUNDAY, JUNE 8 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: May Jesus, Our Resurrection and Our Life, accept as His own KYRAH MAY CROWLEY, daughter of James and Jessica Crowley, who will be Baptized in our Church after today’s 10:30 AM Mass. God Bless Kyrah May and her Family! THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS(FPC): Jesus told us to ask the Harvest Master to send laborers into his harvest. May the prayers of our participating families bear fruit. Our thanks to ROSE LAND (10:30 AM) for hosting the Family Prayer Chalice for Vocations this week. Sign up in Church Vestibule for July and August. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: Like the disciples in today’s gospel, there are times we shut the doors of our hearts to people or events. It’s how we create emotional distance. Permanent distancing is lethal and prevents the PEACE Jesus offers you today. PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: Be not afraid! Be on fire!  God is calling you to do his will.”  Pray and work to end abortion and euthanasia. STEWARDSHIP: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”  1 Corinthians 12:7. To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we do with those gifts will determine our eternal fate. Generously sharing your gifts with those that are less fortunate certainly puts us on the path to Heaven. LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED:Sunday: $3,368; Holy Day: $448; Utilities: $630; Expenses: $5,601.79. Thank you! EASTER SEASON CHARITY:ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY– Your donation of all TYPES OF PEANUT BUTTER will allow the SVDP Society to aid the needy of our area. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table. CallEdward Butler at 570-544-2739. EASTER SEASON VOTIVES:(1) SANCTUARY: IMO Stella Pytko by Son, George and Daughter, Joann Panak. (2) ALTARS: BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: Special Intention by Stan and Sally Gober; For the Health of George Homa and Special Intention by Wife and Family. (3) BEFORE: REREDOS NICHE: IMO Rev. Joseph F. Reilly by Parents. ST. JOSEPH: Special Intention. Call 570-544-2211 to arrange vigils. TUESDAY, JUNE 10 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 2014-2015 Registrations are now due. EARLY REGISTARTION DEADLINE IS June 30. Additional Registration Forms can be found in the Church Vestibule. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. Ask St. Peregrine to help cancer patients and their caregivers. GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, F.A.R.A.. 0. “Do not be surprised that I tell you you must all be begotten from above…, but you do not know where it (the wind) comes from or where it goes” (John 3:7-8). Although Luke places the sending forth of the Spirit on Pentecost, fifty days after the Resurrection, John places it on Easter night. Each reach our goal. If you have not made your pledge of support, you may drop off your pledge form in the collection basket or return it to the Rectory. Extra pledge forms are available at the back of Church. Please call the Rectory or visit www.adbaa. org with any questions. Thank you for your support! 2014 Walk With Christ As of today, our parishioners have raised $6,509 from 39 parishioners representing 34% of our parish goal of $18,950.55 and 6.37% of our total number of registered families. We need the support of all our parish families to THURSDAY, JUNE 12 – MONTHLY ROSARY: 6:15 PM in our Church. Please join us! “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR REHEARSAL: Call 570-544-2355 for rehearsal times. FRIDAY, JUNE 13 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM. ST. ANTHONY’S BREAD FUNDRAISER: Pick-up today 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Father Anthony Ricapito Annex. Pumpkin, banana, pineapple coconut, savory cheddar and blueberry. $5 per loaf. Benefits St. Matthew the Evangelist St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call 570- 544-5604 or 570-544-2211. ORDER DEADLINE IS JUNE 9. ST. MICHAEL’S SIXTH ANNNUAL BLOCK PARTY: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, today and tomorrow. Music: Today, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, “One Last Rider”; Saturday, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, “Sapphire”. Homemade food, crafts, and games, All are welcome! Call 570-544-4741 for more information. Please support our sister Parish! Father Adam says, “come on over for a fun time!”

2. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM. DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN DAY AT DORNEY PARK AND WILDWATER KINGDOM TO BENEFIT BAA: Discount ticket price of $32.99 per person on a one-day regular admission. $3.00 of every admission sold (with coupon) will benefit the BAA. Coupons are available at our Rectory (570-544-2211). “DNA: ANOTHER TOOL IN THE GENEALOGISTS TOOLBOX”: Presented by Jim Huratiak. Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville. 12:00 Noon to 2:30 PM. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. Information, Sharon Jarrow, 610-759-2628. SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY, SUNDAY, JUNE 15 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): JOE AND JANET PURCELL (8:30 AM) will host the FPC this week. Call 570-399-5056 or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We need host families for July and August. SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) GENERAL REPAIR: Your contribution will help defray the cost of general maintenance. (2) Please check your Sunday Church Envelope Boxes for the envelopes you might have missed. Kindly catch up! (3) Please write the amount of your donation on your envelope. Do not staple or scotch tape it shut. Thanks! ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************* MINISTERS AT MASS FOR TRINITY SUNDAY OFF. PROCESSIONLECTORS EUCH. MINISTERSALTAR SERVERS SAT 4:00 PM Stripe Family Mary Ann Harrison Sr. Margaret Moore Jonathan Kriston Jack Ruscavage Max Wigoda Al Boris SUN 8:30 AM Butensky Family Jack Hudock Nick Quinn Eric Andruchek Eli Nabholz 10:30 AM Straiges Family Nicole Forney Maria Bartush Killian Clark Carter Melochick ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************* COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar! JUNE 16 – 20 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ CAPE COD, MA INCLUDING MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET BUS TRIP: $650 per person (double occupancy) includes: 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, visit to Mystic Seaport en route to Cape Cod, Fully escorted tours of Hyannis area, including Kennedy Memorial and Main Street, Chatham, ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard with tour, ferry ride to Nantucket Island with tour, Hyannis Harbor Cruise with view of Kennedy Compound, visit to Foxwoods Casino en route home, souvenir gift, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities, Motorcoach transportation. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413). JUNE 17 – ALZHEIMER’S CARE GIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 6:00 PM Presentation, Providence Place, Pottsville. Topic this month: “Questions and Answers”. Light Refreshments will be served. Call 570-628-6950 if you will attend. JUNE 21, 22 – PETER’S PENCE DIOCESAN COLLECTION: This collection provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. Please be generous to this Diocesan Collection.. JUNE 25 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Anthony Ricapito Annex. JULY 14 – 17 – NATIVITY LITTLE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Camp is for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. Cost $35 includes individual instruction, team concepts, competitions. Instruction by Nativity coaching staff, former and current players. Call 570-622-8110. JULY 14 – 17 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, grades K to 4, Good Shepherd Building. “Sontreasure Island”, where kids discover God’s love. Call Sr. Mary Jane Dunleavy at 570-544-2464 to volunteer your time and your talent in catechizing our children JULY 24, 25, 26 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH ANNUAL TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF GOOD ST. ANNE: DAY 1 and DAY II: Triduum prayers and Veneration of St. Anne’s Relic after 8:00 AM Mass. DAY III: Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of our Lady, Grandparents of our Lord. This day is the conclusion of our Triduum in Honor of St. Anne. We will have a special Healing Mass within which the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211) to register for Anointing. AUGUST 17 – ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM, South Cass Fire Co. Picnic Grounds, Primrose. Come and enjoy All the ethnic foods you love! Call 570-544-2211 for more information.  SEPTEMBER 8 – 11– ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA BUS TRIP:$539 per person (double occupancy) includes: 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 full course dinners, guided tour of Cape Hatteras, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Graveyard of the Alantic, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Elizabethan Gardens, Bodie Island Lighthouse, souvenir gift, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities, Motorcoach transportation. Your payment is your reservation. Call Julie (570-544-5231) or Millie (570-628-5413). SEPTEMBER 20 – FIFTH ANNUAL NUN RUN/FUN WALK: 10:00 AM start, Sacred Heart Villa, Reading. Visit www.mscreading.org or call 610-929-2802 to sponsor and to register. Benefits the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUMMER PICNIC NEWS: 1) Because of the excellent response to our sign-up sheets and good attendance at our picnic meeting, we DEFINITLEY are having our Annual Summer Picnic. Thank you to all who signed-up and to those who attended the meeting! 2) You will be receiving a mailing this week requesting Patron Ads for our Festival. Your support would be greatly appreciated! PARISH MEMORIAL SOCIETY: We gratefully acknowledge the following donations: IMO CLISTA HUDOCK: $100 from Anna Hudock; $20 from Miriam Vasura; $10 from George and Marge Homa Family. IMO HELEN DEMCHER: $50 each from Daughter, Joan Tobaygo, Joyce and Edward Moran; $25 from Josephine and Fred Joho and Family; $20 from Joseph and Victoria O’Brien; $10 each from Granddaughter, Joyce Reilly, John and Eileen Lapinsky. To enroll a living/deceased friend or love one call the Rectory (570-544-2211). ANNOUNCED MASSES: The following Mass Intentions to be said as soon as possible were given to: RETIRED PRIESTS: IMO John J. Balitas requested by Wife and Daughter (5); IMO John Morgalisrequested by Wife, Annie and Children (4), Tom and Rita Jefferson. BISHOP RONALD GAINER: IMO Olga Lutskyrequested by M/M Michael Leschick, Mr. Steven Kotch, M/M Elmer Gulas, Mary Monsulick, M/M Michael Leschick; IMO Stella Gavalisrequested by Michael and Lynn Stock, JoAnnFanelli and Alan Kershner, M/M Joseph Hashin and Donna, Betty and Ken Albitz, William and Michelle Lewandowski. MSGR. WILLIAM HANDGES: IMO Mary Kamenas requested by Tom and Marilyn Landers, Rose Chukusky and Lori Brahler, Arthur, Vivian and Frank Gogno, Steve and Joe Kietsock, Judy Purcell and Family and Elaine Glaser; IMO Albert Donorisrequested by M/M Thomas Letko, M/M Michael Lucacos, M/M Jack Purcell, M/M Metro Cremo, Billy Stusalitus. REQUIESCANT IN PACE! EASTER DUTY: This is the LAST day to fulfill the Easter Precept. CANON 920- #1. All the faithful after having been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. #2. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter Season (First Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday) unless it is fulfilled for a just cause at some other time during the year. (Fulfillment of your Easter Duty requires the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation if you have committed Mortal Sin, e.g. deliberately missing Sunday Mass.) DIOCESAN COLLECTION: ANNUAL MISSION CO-OP: Fr. Benedict Mwangi, a Priest of the Diocese of Muranga, Kenya, will visit us. Your donations will support 2 diocesan hospitals,pay tuition for 65 major seminarians,pay salaries of 338 Catechists,andrun 2 homes for the aged. His diocese has 29 parishes that are run by both diocesan and missionary priests. Use the Mission Co-Op envelope in the back of your envelope boxes in next week’s 2nd Collection. FATHERS’ DAY FLOWERS AND VIGILS: Help us decorate our Church with Flowers and vigils in memory of/in honor of the husbands, fathers, grandfathers, good men of our Parish. The Offering for Flowers is $10; Vigils, $5. Call the Rectory (570-544-2211). Thanks! JUNE 16 – 20 – SUMMER FESTIVAL FOOD PREPARATION: 9:00 AM Daily, Parish Center. Monday: Core/Steam Cabbage; Tuesday: Steam Cabbage; Wednesday: Make Halupki; Thursday: Make Halupki; Friday: Finish. PLEASE LEND US A HAND! ALL ARE WELCOME!