ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. …Nov 17, 2019  · Luz Rangel y Vanessa Roman Nancy Soliz-Rene Carlos Salinas –Ofelia Salinas -Enrique DeLeon Sandy Murphy -Linda

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 November 17, 2019

Readings for the Week of Nov. 17, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA)

NOV. 17-24TH SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 5:00p.m. †Evelyn Ahlgrim & In Thanksgiving for Brandon Ahlgrim 7:00p.m. Por la Comunidad de San Mateo SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 17; 2 Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19 8:00a.m. †Louis Kitzman & †Jerry Larson, Jr. 10:00a.m. †Evelyn Ahlgrim & In Thanksgiving for Franz & Lauren Garcia 12:00p.m. †Esperanza Loza, †Teresa y Ofelia Garcia y En Agradecimiento por la Familia Bedolla MONDAY NOVEMBER 18 No Mass TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19 8:30a.m. †Evelyn Alhgrim & Special Intentions of David O. Villarreal WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20 8:30a.m. †Evelyn Alhgrim & Special Intentions of Belen Villalon THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 8:30a.m. †Evelyn Alhgrim & Special Intentions of Arturo Rory Villalon, Jr. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22 8:30a.m. †Evelyn Alhgrim & In Thanksgiving for Melody Roman SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23 5:00p.m. †Evelyn Ahlgrim & All decesead members of St. Matthew’s 50+ Club 7:00p.m. †Filemon Romero & Thanksgiving for Rosa Maria & Jose Rosario Zuniga’s Anniversary SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps122; Col 1:12-30; Lk 23:35-43 8:00a.m. †Evelyn Ahlgrim & †Jerry Johnson, Jr. 10:00a.m. For the People of St. Matthew’s 12:00p.m. †Celeste Eguia y En Agradecimiento por Luz Rangel y Vanessa Roman

Nancy Soliz-Rene Carlos Salinas –Ofelia Salinas -Enrique DeLeon Sandy Murphy -Linda Castro -Robert Alcala -Rebecca Chapa Gwen Johnson –Dan Danchak

Monday Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles; Saint Rose 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, ; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9: Lk 20:27-40

Father, Your love is as wide as the oceans- As deep as the sea And as tall as the heavens. May your spirit rise like a mighty wave and come and restore those who are ill- You are the water of life, You are a fresh spring,- You are healing rain To all those who are in need. Come Lord!

UPDATES TO OUR PRAYER LIST...

Thanksgiving Day Mass

St. Matthew’s Thanksgiving Mass will be Thursday, November 28th at 9 a.m. in English in the body of the church. Please join us and invite your family and friends to celebrate and give thanks to Almighty God for all the gifts he has given each and everyone of us.

HOLIDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE 2019

Thanksgiving Day Mass – Thursday, November 28: at 9 am English Our Lady of Guadalupe –Thursday, December 12:

5:00 pm Rosary/ Procession & 6:30 pm Mass Simbang Gabi – Monday, December 16: at 7 pm Advent Reconciliation – Tuesday, December 17:

at 6:45 pm Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24:

5 pm Children’s Mass (E) & 7:30 pm Vigil Mass (E) Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25:

9 am Mass (E) & 11 am Mass (S) Mary, Mother of God – Wednesday, Jan. 1:

9 a.m. Mass (E) &11 am Mass (S)

(Copy of our Liturgy Schedule is available at the back of the Church)

Thank you to Jaime & Janie Colmenero For donating the altar flowers this weekend

In Memory of Genaro & Catarina Carrasco

Safety Information from Administration Office

Around the parish...

Safety issues: Renovation of our church and chapel is be-ginning. The church will not be available during the week. Scaffolding will be up and it is unsafe to enter the church. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CHURCH Monday through Friday, for your safety. On weekends, you will see the progress as it occurs. Do not be alarmed if you see raw wood as this is necessary to support the beautiful wood which will be installed. Thank you, St. Matthew’s Admin-istration Office.

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ TRIGESIMO TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

*Confessions on Wednesdays: 9:30am-4pm;by Appointment Only * Confessions every Saturday from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel *

SATURDAY Women’s Club Fundraiser

November 16 Courtyard

After all Masses

SUNDAY CCE Classes Women’s Club Fundraiser Ministry w/Persons w/ Disabili-ties

November 17 Auditorium/All Courtyard 129

8 am After all Masses 2 pm

MONDAY Bridge Matachines Practice Sacramental Classes Boy Scouts Grupo de Oracion

November 18 129 Auditorium All Morton Chapel

1 pm 6 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm

TUESDAY Bible Study Crafts from the Heart Matachines Practice KOC Memorial Mass Cub Scouts Cub Scouts Award Ceremony

November 19 216 205 Church/129/Morton 200 Hall Audi./Kitch.

9:30 am 10:30 am 6 pm 6 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY DJM Matachines Practice Spiritual Guidance Youth Meet Grupo de Oracion RCIA DJM Spanish Pastoral Council Mtg

November 20 215 Auditorium 203 202 Morton 205 109 216

9:30 am 6 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

THURSDAY Matachines Practice CDA Monthly Mtg Prep. Al Matrimonio Legion of Mary MPC Mtg

November 21 Auditorium 129 215 203 204,205

6 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

FRIDAY

November 22

SATURDAY KOC Club Fundraiser

November 23 Courtyard

After all Masses

SUNDAY NO CCE Classes KOC Club Fundraiser 50+ Club Holiday Luncheon

November 24 Courtyard Audi./Kitch.

After all Masses 2 pm

50+ Holiday Luncheon Sunday, Nov. 24,2019: We will attend the 10:00 a.m. Mass sitting on center aisle on the choir side. Remember: the cost of the luncheon is your dues your paid for 2019. If you have not paid your dues and you want to come to the luncheon our dues are the same - $10. Each person coming please bring a $10 minimum wrapped gift for our raffle priz-es. We do this every year and we have a blast. Our entertainment will be Vocalist from Liberty Opery. Call Janie at the parish of-fice Monday or Wednesday to make your reservation no later than Nov. 19th.

ST. MATTHEW’S 50+ CLUB NEWS

We are now collecting full size shampoo/conditioner, bar soap/body wash, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste and razors for the gift bags for the residents of Magnificat House— pick up a tag in the back of the church. We also add sweatshirts (size large to 4X) and white socks (men and women) to the gift bags. Bingo prizes are needed (mostly men’s prizes) as well as individ-ually wrapped candy —save your Halloween candy leftovers! We are expecting over 100+ persons to attend and want to give them a great meal, gift bag and fun bingo party with prizes– this is an event that Magnificat House looks forward to all year. Any monetary donation is gratefully accepted and appreciated. Please put donations in collection basket, marking it “Magnificat House”. Thank you for your support of this event– God bless you for your generosity. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please call Barba-ra Syzdek @ 713-466-0970 or Margie Brogger @ 713-466-4914. Friday, December 13– Wrap gifts for Magnificat House –10 a.m. Sunday, December 15– Magnificat House Lunch Party 11 a.m.

2019 MAGNIFICAT HOUSE

Knights of Columbus News

Christmas Baskets 2019

Our Advent Penance Service will be on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7 p.m.

There will be additional priests for individu-al confessions in English and Spanish.

This is a very important part of our Advent preparation.

OUR FOOD PANTRY is taking donations for our Christ-mas Basket Program. We need 100 Turkeys and toys/gifts for babies through 12 years of age. This very worthwhile program benefits 100 families in our community by providing a turkey, a box of goods and fresh produce to have a nice Christmas dinner. We also provide gifts for all their children from babies up to age 12. Our Christmas baskets will be distributed on December 7th. The Food Drive Bags are located in the back of church with list of items needed, please fill and return to the church or parish of-fice. Please bring the turkeys in to the parish office. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Christmas Basket Program Wednesday, December 4– Sort and wrap gifts 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Friday, December 6– box produce/canned goods 10 a.m. Saturday, December 7– Distribute baskets (start time) 9 a.m.

Lots of volunteers needed each day! See Green Flyer at the back of the Church.

Our Knights of Columbus will be selling Tamales next weekend. Come and buy one or two dozens while helping support our Knights of Columbus fundraiser. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our Knights of Columbus will also be celebrating their Memorial Mass on Tuesday, November 19th at 6 p.m. in the main Church. All Knights and widows along with all the community are wel-come to attend.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be selling Poinsettias on the weekend of November 30th-Dec.1st after all masses. Come by and pur-chase a lovely poinsettia while supporting our Catholic Daughters in their fundraiser.

News from The Catholic Daughters

TRIGESIMO CUARTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Salmo 122; Colosenses 1:12-20; Lucas 23:35-43 Por favor tome un momento para leer las lecturas del próximo

domingo para poder recibir más claramente las bendiciones que Nuestro Señor nos envía cuando se proclama la Palabra de Dios

durante la Santa Misa.

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 November 17, 2019

Lecturas para el próximo domingo

Nuestra proxíma Misa de Sanación será el miercoles 27 de Noviembre a las 7PM en la Iglesia principal.

Caballeros de Cólon

NuestroBanco de Comida está recibiendo donaciones para nuestro programa de canastas navideñas. Necesitamos 100 pavos y

juguetes para bebés y niños hasta 12 años. Este programa benefi-cia a 100 familias de nuestra comunidad al proporcionar un pavo, una caja de comida enlatada y productos frescos para una cena de

Navidad agradable. El Banco de Comida tiene bolsas de papel con todos los artículos necesarios para la canasta de navidad en las mesas a la entrada de la Iglesia. Favor de traer sus bolsas de

donacion y ponerlas en la parte posterior de la Iglesia o en la oficina parroquial. Agradeceríamos enormemente sus donaciones

y le agradecemos de antemano.

Programa de Canastas Navideñas Miercoles 4 de Diciembre– Envolver regalos 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Viernes 6 de Diciembre– Enpacar comida 10 a.m. Sabado 7 de Diciembre– Distribuir Canastas 9 a.m.

Necesitamos voluntarios cada día! Favor de consultar las formas verdes en la parte posterior

de la Iglesia.

Canastas Navideñas

Estamos recolectando champú / acondicionador, jabón, deso-dorante, cepillo de dientes / pasta de dientes y navajas de afeitar para las bolsas de regalo para los residentes de las casas de Mag-nificat. Por favor recoja una etiqueta en la parte posterior de la iglesia. También agregamos sudaderas (tamaño grande a 4X) y calcetines blancos (hombres y mujeres) a las bolsas de regalo para los premios de bingo (necesitamos más premios para hom-bres), así como dulces envueltos individualmente. Si les sobran dulces de Halloween dónenlos en la oficina después de Hallow-een, como haremos bolsas de caramelos para nuestros huéspedes. Esperamos a más de 100 personas y queremos darles una ex-celente cena, bolsa de regalos y una fiesta divertida de bingo con premios. Este es un evento que Magnificat House espera con an-sias durante todo el año. Cualquier donación monetaria es agrade-cida y apreciada. Por favor, ponga su donacion en la canasta de recolección, marcándola "Casa Magnificat". Gracias por su apoyo a este evento, Dios los bendiga por su generosidad. Si desea ser voluntario ó para mas informacion, contactar a Barbara Syzdek @ 713-466-0970 ó Margie Brogger @ 713-466-4914. Viernes 13 de Diciembre– Enredar regalos 10 am Sabado 15 de Diciembre– Comida/Fiesta Casa Magnificat 11 am

Casa Magnificat 2019

Nuestro Servicio Penitencial sera el martes 17 de diciembre a las 7pm.

Habrá varios sacerdotes que Confesaran en ingles y español. Esta parte de Adviento es muy

importante. Todos estan invitados.

La misa de acción de gracias de San Mateo será el jueves 28 de noviembre a las 9 a.m.en inglés en el cuerpo de la iglesia. Únase a nosotros e invite a su familia y amigos a celebrar y agradecer a Dios Todopoderoso por todos los regalos que nos ha dado a todos y cada uno de nosotros.

HORARIO DE LOS DIAS FESTIVOS

Misa de Acción de Gracias – Jueves 28 de noviembre a las 9 a.m. (Ingles) Virgen de Guadalupe – Jueves 12 de diciembre: a las 5:00 p.m. Rosario & 6:30 p.m. Misa Simbang Gabi – Lunes 16 de diciembre a las 7 p.m. Servicio Penitencial de Adviento – Martes 17 de diciembre a las 6:45 p.m. (Bilingüe) Noche Buena – Martes 24 de diciembre: 5 p.m. Misa de Niños (I) & 7:30 p.m. Misa (I) Navidad – Miercoles 25 de diciembre: 9 a.m. Misa (Ingles) & 11 a.m. Misa (Español) María, Madre de Dios– Miercoles 1º de enero: 9 a.m. Misa (Ingles) & 11 a.m. Misa (Español)

Obtenga una copia del Horario en la parte posterior de la Iglesia

Los Caballeros de Colon tendran venta de tamales el próximo fin de semana despues de todas las misas. Venga y compre una o dos docenas y apoye a los Caballeros en su recaudacion de ven-tas. - - - - - - - - - - - — - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - —

Nuestros Caballeros de Colón también celebrarán su misa conmemorativa el martes 19 de noviembre a las 6 p.m. en la iglesia principal. Todos los Caballeros y viudas junto con toda la comunidad son bienvenidos.

Alrededor de la Parroquia… Cuestiones de seguridad: la renovación de nuestra iglesia y capilla ya comenzo. La iglesia no estará disponible durante la semana. El andamio se levantará y no es seguro ingresar a la iglesia. POR FAVOR NO ENTRAR A LA IGLESIA de lunes a viernes, por su seguridad. Los fines de semana, verá poco a poco el progreso. No se alarme si ve madera bruta, ya que esto es necesario para soportar la hermosa madera que se instalará. Gracias, Oficina de Administración de San Mateo.

Cuestiones de Seguridad

A Stewardship Parish Parroquia Administradora de los Bienes de Dios

11-10-2019 Collection Goal: $10,000.00

Sunday Offering/Ofrenda del Domingo: $9,542.00 On-Line Giving/Donaciones hechas por Internet: $592.50 Children’s Offerings/Ofrenda de los Niños: $291.72 Total Collection/Colecta en Total: $10,426.22 We are Over!!! $426.22

Envelopes 237

Retired Priests Collection $ 2,379.00

Bank Direct and Credit Card Donations available on our website www.stmatthewhou.org by clicking on “Online Giving” button.

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/ TRIGESIMO TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Stewardship Reflection / Reflexión Sobre Las Lecturas

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 17 That the joy and peace we have in our lives may encourage others to grow in their faith. “…Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.” 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Most peo-ple who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don’t go around bragging about it. But through their actions and words, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others have with our Catholic faith. __________________________ 33º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: 17 de noviembre Que la

alegría y la paz que tenemos en nuestras vidas puedan alentar a

otros a crecer en su fe. "... Más bien, queríamos presentarnos co-

mo un modelo para ti, para que pudieras imitarnos". 2 Tesalo-

nicenses 3: 9 La mayoría de las personas que viven un estilo de

vida agradecido y generoso no se jactan de ello. Pero a través de

sus acciones y palabras, otros se dan cuenta. Se dan cuenta de la

alegría y la paz que resultan y otras personas desean esto en su

propia vida. Sepa que la forma en que vive su vida puede ser la

única interacción que otros tienen con nuestra fe católica.

DSF Summary Report– 2019 St. Matthew the Evangelist - Houston– DSF19

Parish Goal: $56,000.00

Total Amount Paid: $42,169.50

Total Amount Pledged: $48,042.00

Total Number of Participant: 183

*Total Number of Households 1132

Average Participant Pledge: $262.52

Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($13,830.50)

Pledged Over (Under) Goal: ($7,958.00)

Percent Paid: 75.30%

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Reminder: Many organizations and clubs use rooms in the administration building and church. When you hold a meeting/event please clean up as much as possible, turn off lights and shut the door to the room. Turn off air conditioner/heater. By following these simple rules we will save on elec-tricity bills and it will make it more convenient for the lock-up person in charge.

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