Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church
Welcome! We are glad you are here to worship with us.
July 1, 2012 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
TODAY’S Liturgical Ministers:
8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Presider/Homilist Fr Nick De Los Reyes Fr Nick De Los Reyes
Concelebrant Fr Tony Bomkamp
Deacon Mandy Bennett Jay Thompson
Servers Guy Erskine Jane Pritchett
Jasmine Tronco
Angelica Tronco
Ushers Jolene Johnson Jennie Guida
John Deane
Proclaimers Victoria Anderson Andy Bills
Steve Smith Ann Marie Bills
Eucharistic Thom Rollins Jeanne Blum
Ministers Emmie Florendo
Fr Toting Tronco
Next Week's Liturgical Ministers:
8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Presider/Homilist Fr Ben Madriaga Fr George Florendo
Deacon Mandy Bennett Jay Thompson
Servers Thom Rollins Liz Wessel
Atlantis Perez
Francis Munoz
Ushers Mary Stacey Pam Myers
Tom Myers
Proclaimers Marylou Madriaga Michael Hodges
Wendy Rollins Adrian Lopez
Eucharistic Meghan Domer Leigh Anne Munoz
Ministers Jennie Guida
Ann Marie Bills
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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 conversation.
Today’s Readings
Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7,9,13-15; Mark 5:21-43
Gospel Summary
Mark tells two stories at the same time in this Gospel. First of all in the crowd, a woman who had been suffering with an illness for many years, touched Jesus’ robe and was immediately healed. At the same time, walking with Jesus in the crowd is Jairus, a prominent official of the synagogue. Jairus had searched out Jesus to ask for his help in healing his daughter. When the woman touched Jesus’ robe, he felt the healing energy flow through him and searched out the person who had touched him. When the woman came forward, Jesus told her that she was healed by her own faith. At that very moment, people from the official’s house came to him telling him that his daughter was dead, that he should not bother with the teacher anymore but come home. Jesus went with the man and healed his daughter.
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Finance News
Today is Building Fund Sunday. There will be a second collection following Communion. Please designate on your check any donations other than Sunday weekly/monthly--Building Fund, Easter, Christmas, etc. If donating cash, please write your name on the envelope as well. This will help with the proper accounting of your donations.
Mortgage Balance - $328,900
Line of Credit Balance - $37,900
Did You Know…
· The church’s monthly expenses total $20,000?
· The church is supported solely from donations received?
· Our annual budget for the new fiscal year beginning today is $228,954 as approved by the Parish Council?
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Vacation Bible School
July 16-20
9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Please see Margaret Sanders to register your child.
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Church Needs
· Copier paper (white and pastels) 8-1/2x11 and 8-1/2x14
· Toilet Paper and Tri-Fold Paper Towels (from Costco or Smart and Final)
· Stamps
· Additional lay liturgical ministers: altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, and proclaimers.
2012 Parish Council
Steve Smith, Moderator (714) 973-4939
Victoria Anderson (714) 879-8273
Ann Marie Bills (714) 356-3416
Guy Erskine (714) 585-2919
Jennie Guida (714) 639-7692
Michael Hodges (714) 390-3062
Tom Myers (714) 996-4124
Margaret Sanders (949) 709-1090
Bea Tiritilli (714) 532-2714
The next Parish Council meeting will be Wednesday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to any member of the community who would like to attend.
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Concert of New Songs and Chants
with Macushla (Stefan Andre Waligur)
Saturday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m.: Blending beautiful Irish Celtic melodies, stories and poetry, and the vitality of Indian call and response Kirtan together for an evening of congregational song and chant for everyone.
Sunday, July 22, morning liturgies: Music from the newly-recorded CD "Arise, My Love: Celtic Mass of All Hallows" with new songs and chants for congregational singing.
Bio: Macushla (Stefan Andre Waligur) is an Oblate member of the Benedictine Ashram in India called Shantivanam. Currently living in Ireland he travels internationally leading retreats, and worship sharing new songs, chants, stories and poetry.
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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) 309-0124, , for additional information. Our next Sharing Sunday is July 29.
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 of the above-mentioned donated items to church on Sunday, presented during the giving of our tithes and offerings.
INTERFAITH SHELTER NETWORK: This is a moving shelter for the working homeless of Orange County. The residents of the shelter move about every two weeks to a hosting church, where they stay and receive the assistance of meals and assistance in locating jobs. Other items needed are: soap, razors, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bathroom tissue, shampoo, conditioner, combs, and brushes. There is a container in the Parish Hall to put these items in. For questions or more information, please see Michael Hodges.
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.
XELA AID: Founded in 1992, Xela Aid (www.xelaaid.org), a non-profit, non-denominational, humanitarian organization responds to requests for assistance from economically disadvantaged communities of Guatemala in ways that restore health and well-being to the people and the environment, promote cultural understanding, and preserve dignity. For additional information or to make a donation, e-mail Leslie Baer Dinkel at .
Special Occasions
Happy July birthday wishes to:
Mario Calvo Laurie Moan
John Chestek Kandy Pouget
James Clancy Wendy Rollins
Victoria Greene Mary Stacey
Michael Hodges Craig Redmann
Jolene Johnson Madelyn Trumbo
Larry Moan Hailey Whitehurst
Happy July anniversary wishes to:
Jason and Tonya Adams
Bp Peter and Mirella Hickman
Larry and Laurie Moan
Fr Toting and Lydia Tronco
Please let Kathryn know of your birthday/anniversary dates.
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Calendar of Events
July 5-8 – Youth Group Camping Trip
July 16-20 – Vacation Bible School
July 18 – Parish Council Meeting
July 21 – Concert of New Songs and Chants with Macushla
(Stefan Andre Waligur)
July 29 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
August 5 – Building Fund Sunday
August 15 – Parish Council Meeting
August 17-19 – Women’s Retreat
September 2 – Building Fund Sunday
September 2 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
September 15 – Simbayan Dinner Dance
September 19 – Parish Council Meeting
October 7 – Building Fund Sunday
October 17 – Parish Council Meeting
October 22-26 – ECC Synod
October 27 – Talent Show (New Date)
October 28 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
November 3 – St Matt’s After Dark featuring Laurence Juber
November 4 – Building Fund Sunday
November 17 – Annual Auction (New Date)
November 21 – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Liturgy
November 25 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
November 28 – Parish Council Meeting
December 1 – Decorate Church for Advent (All Day)
December 2 – Building Fund Sunday
December 23 – Decorate Church for Christmas Season @ 3:00 p.m.
December 24 – Christmas Liturgies (4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.)
Looking Ahead to 2013
February 23 – St Matt’s After Dark featuring Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen
Fall 2013 – Trip to Israel with Bishop Peter Hickman
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“We must do small things for one another with great love.”
--Mother Teresa