Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church
Welcome! We are glad you are here to worship with us.
July 18, 2010 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
TODAY’S Liturgical Ministers:
8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Presider Fr. Jerry Vecchione Fr. Zilvinas Jakstas
Concelebrant Fr. Jerry Vecchione
Deacon Jay Thompson
Servers Thom Rollins Jane Pritchett
Leja Jakstaite
Urte Jakstaite
Ushers Mike and Gay Smith Jennie Guida
John Deane
Proclaimers Lou Clancy Merry Battaglia
Victoria Greene Paul Hubbard
Eucharistic Meghan Domer Nancy Sladack
Ministers Fr. Toting Tronco
Next Week's Liturgical Ministers:
8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Presider Fr. George Florendo Fr. George Florendo
Deacon Jay Thompson
Servers Melanie Winscher Liz Wessel
Sherrae Adams Raven Adams
Ushers Winkie Sonnefield Don Killam
Jason Adams
Proclaimers Victoria Anderson Doris Hand
Wendy Rollins Tony Battaglia
Eucharistic Thom Rollins Emmie Florendo
Ministers Doris Hand
Jennie Guida
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Both Wine and Grape Juice for Communion
At Saint Matthew Church, we believe that all who are drawn to the Table of the Lord should be welcomed and fed abundantly. For this reason, we will consecrate both wine and grape juice at our liturgies. You are welcome to receive in the species that makes you most comfortable while remembering that receiving the Body of Christ in any portion is reception in full. You may receive the consecrated wine by either intinction (dipping the host) or by drinking from the chalice. You may receive the consecrated grape juice only by intinction. Please do not drink from the cup of grape juice.
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A Note from Bishop Peter on
Honoring Sacred Space
As we enter the church, we remember that we are entering a house of prayer and worship, a place of solace and grace. This is sacred space so enter reverently, pray quietly, sing joyfully, listen attentively, give cheerfully, and come back gladly. We look forward to getting to know you so we invite you to join us in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass for refreshment and conversation. If you are visiting for the first time, please sign our guest book.
Today’s Readings
Gen 18:1–10a; Col 1:24–28;Luke 10:38–42
Reflection
“Mary has chosen the right thing and
it will not be taken from her.”
Mary, the disciple, sits at the feet of the rabbi
while he teaches her the scriptures–
a place denied to women then and yet
even though Jesus insists that this
is the right thing for women to do.
Sincere Christians need to wonder why.
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Church Attendance
“Let us be concerned with one another, to help one another to show love and to do good. Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are prone to do. Let us encourage one another.” ~Hebrews 10:24-25
Our church attendance on July 11:
8:00 a.m. – 25 adults/4 children
10:30 a.m. – 51 adults/12 children
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Prayer Intentions
A prayer intention jar is available so you have the option of placing prayer intentions in the receptacle. Each week these prayer intentions will be placed at the altar.
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Did You Know…
v The church’s monthly expenses range between $20,000-$25,000?
v The church is supported solely from donations received?
v You can make automatic payments to the church through your bank? Donations to the church may also be made through our Web site, www.saint-matthew.org. Just click on the DONATE button.
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2010 Parish Council
Tonya Adams (714) 334-4430
Ron Amendola (714) 669-5143
Victoria Anderson (714) 879-8273
Tony Battaglia (714) 836-7970
Jennie Guida (714) 639-7692
Claudia Kilby (951) 496-3035
Steve Smith (714) 973-4939
Liz Wessel (714) 538-0170
Woody Wessel (714) 538-0170
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to any member of the community who would like to attend.
Saint Matthew Youth Group News
(www.smyouthgroup.org)
v September 5 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
v Ongoing – recycling soda cans and water bottles
The youth group meets on Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
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Vacation Schedule
Bp. Peter and Mirella will be on vacation July 12-August 9.
Kathryn will be on vacation July 19-July 30.
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25th Anniversary
Saint Matthew Church will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary on November 13. This is a very exciting and important event for our church community. As always, there are many expenses associated with a large event. (Proceeds from the cupcake sales go toward expenses for this celebration.) If you would like to sponsor part of the expenses for this celebratory event, please make your checks payable to Saint Matthew Church and note that it is designated for the 25th Anniversary. Thank you.
CUPCAKE SALE NEXT SUNDAY
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50/50 Raffle
Tickets are now available for our 50/50 raffle, with drawing to be on September 5. Tickets will be $100/each. Only 200 tickets will be sold. 1st prize - $4,000; 2nd prize - $3,000; 3rd prize - $2,000; 4th prize - $1,000. If less than 200 tickets sold, prizes will be proportional to what is sold. Please see Jennie Guida for tickets or more information.
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Hey, Hey, It’s the Auction!
Plans are already under way for our annual service auction Saturday, October 2, starting at 5:00 p.m. with dinner, so reserve this date. Start thinking about what you might like to auction off in way of a service, such as painting a room, gardening, cleaning windows, watching children, boat tour, bird watching tour, etc. Donation forms are located on the bulletin board. More details to follow.
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Special Remembrances
Happy July birthday wishes to:
Sandy Amendola Carla Dupuis Larry Moan Wendy Rollins
Mario Calvo Genevieve Grable Laurie Moan Mary Stacey
John Chestek Victoria Greene Andrew O’Steen Craig Redmann
James Clancy Michael Hodges Kandy Pouget Hailey Whitehurst
Rudolph D’Ablaing Van Giessenburg
Happy July anniversary wishes to:
Jason and Tonya Adams Larry and Laurie Moan
Bp Peter and Mirella Hickman Leo and Annie Poehner
Fr. Toting and Lydia Tronco
In loving memory of:
Ethan and Emily Whitehurst
Rev. Tony Angelo
(When is your birthday/anniversary? Please let Kathryn know.)
Outreach Ministries
SHARING SUNDAY: Once a month, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., we take a home-cooked meal along with love and joy to share with the residents of EMMANUEL HOUSE, a transitional residential home in Santa Ana for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. Please contact Liz Wessel, (714) 538-0170, , for additional information. Our next Sharing Sunday is July 25.
PHOENIX FAMILIES: We sponsor abused/neglected children and needy families in the Orange County area by providing canned/dry foods, diapers, and hygiene products (soap, shampoo, etc.) to Family Support Network. All donated items go directly to help families that are making positive changes in their lives and the lives of their children. We encourage everyone to participate by bringing any number of the above-mentioned donated items to church on Sunday, presented during the giving of our tithes and offerings. For more information, please contact Daniel Whitehurst, (714) 697-6065.
INTERFAITH SHELTER NETWORK: This organization provides temporary shelter for the poor of Orange County. Volunteers are needed to prepare meals and be chaperones. They are also in need of twin size sheets and blankets. For more information, please see or contact Fr. Tony or Kate Bomkamp, .
POP TABS from canned drinks are collected and given to Children’s Hospital of Orange County who will turn them into $$ and donate the amount to the Orange County Ronald McDonald House.
“We must do small things for one another
with great love.” ~Mother Teresa
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Looking Ahead
July 25 – Cupcake Sale
July 25 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
July 28 – Parish Council Meeting
August 1 – Building Fund Sunday
August 25 – Parish Council Meeting
August 29 – Cupcake Sale
September 5 – Building Fund Sunday
September 5 – 50/50 drawing
September 5 – Sharing Sunday Emmanuel House
September 22 – Parish Council Meeting
September 26 – Cupcake Sale
September 26 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
October 2 – Service Auction
October 3 – Building Fund Sunday
October 13 – Parish Council Meeting
October 25-29 – ECC Synod, St. Louis, MO
October 26 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
October 31 – Mass of All Saints and All Souls
October 31 – Cupcake Sale
November 7 – Building Fund Sunday
November 10 – Parish Council Meeting
November 13 – SAINT MATTHEW’S 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
November 24 – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Liturgy
December 5 – Building Fund Sunday
December 24 – Christmas Liturgies