Mobile App: (Install from “App store” or “Play store”) “Saint Matthew Longview” Our website: www.stmattlgv.com Nationwide Mass times: www.FindaParish.com www.Masstimes.org or 1-800-Masstimes

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKEND: Saturday - Vigil 5:00 PM, (Eng.) 7:00 PM (Esp.) Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM (Eng.) Domingo 7:00 AM & 1:00 PM (Esp.) DAILY: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM (Español) Wednesday 6:00 PM Friday 12:05 PM HOLY DAY: 7:00 AM, 12:05 & 6:00PM (Eng.) 7:30 PM (Esp.)

ADORATION: First Fridays 7:30 AM - 11:45 AM Wednesdays 7:30 AM -5:45 PM (Sept.- May)

CONFESSION: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Any other time by Appointment

CHURCH OFFICE CONTACTS

PASTOR msgrxavier@stmattlgv.com Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu 903-295-3890 x 2103 903-841-1444 [Rectory] PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Fr. Daniel Oghenerukevwe pvicar@stmattlgv.com 903-295-3890 X 2104 714-768-5149 (Rectory) DEACONS Dcn. Francisco Lopez 903-806-2151 flopez1961@hotmail.com Dcn. Joe Bianca 903-757-3348 jfbianca@sbcglobal.net Dcn. Joel Gonzalez 903-841-3839 jgonzz627@gmail.com Dcn. John D’Antoni 903-738-7463 jdpeds@gmail.com Dcn. Luis Hernandez 936-462-0215 SECRETARY / MUSIC 903-295-3890 x 2102 / 2107 Beth Kennedy churchoffice@stmattlgv.com

FAITH FORMATION 903-295-3890 x 2105 Freeda Dasaiyan dff@stmattlgv.com

RECEPTION / FINANCE 903-295-3890 x 2101 / 2108 Nayeli Gonzalez reception@stmattlgv.com

YOUTH MINISTRY 903-295-3890 x 2106 Cyndi Starr youth@stmattlgv.com

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 12 NOON; & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: ON SATURDAYS BAPTISM: 9:00 AM (ENGLISH) 10:00 AM (ESPAÑOL) PRESENTACION: 11:00 AM WEDDING & QUINCEAÑERA: `12 NOON & 2:00 PM

for more information, please contact the church office during office hours.

Vox: (903) 295-3890 Fax: (903) 295-7559

2800 Pine Tree Rd. Longview, Texas 75604-1647 February 25, 2018

“To Know, to Love and to Serve Christ Among His People, and to Seek the Lost”

Second Sunday in Lent February 25, 2018

SATURDAY - February 24 5:00 pm Mike Swan (Ellen Swan) Jeri Vaughan – Birthday (Carl & Carleen Stewart) 7:00 pm † Guadaupe Reyes & Tiofilo Hernandez (Hernandez Family) SUNDAY - February 25 7:00 am † Juan & Francisco Garcia (Abel & Irma Garcia) 9:00 am † Bill Schmidt (Susan Schmidt Davis) Micah Albritton – B’day (Kevin & Suzy Albritton) 11:00 am † Wyatt Edwards (11:00 am Choir) 1:00 pm Deacon Luis Hernandez (Altar Society) Emily Baldazo - Birthday (Baldazo Family) 6:00 pm † Jim Deeds (Robert Kallina) MONDAY - February 26 7:00 am † Pete Zimicki (Rita Reindl) TUESDAY - February 27 7:00 am People of the Parish 7:00 pm † Danna Fowler (Merced Cerda) WEDNESDAY - February 28 7:00 am Stephen McCracken - Birthday (JoAnn McCracken) 6:00 pm Bishop & Priests of Our Diocese THURSDAY - March 01 7:00 am † Dr. Grant Atwell (Nick Miller) FRIDAY - March 02 7:00 am † Deceased Member of the Sandy Miller Family (Nick & Sandy Miller) 7:00 pm † Gertie Stephens (Steve & Beth Kennedy) SATURDAY - March 03 5:00 pm Dawn Cameron (Virgie Cameron) 7:00 pm Valeria Mercado (Maria Torres) SUNDAY - March 04 7:00 am People of the Parish 9:00 am † Helen Hetz (David & Jean Mangrum) 11:00 am Betty Roy (Allison Cameron) 1:00 pm † Juan Delgado, Rafael Lopez & Teresa Soto (Delgado Family) † Seferino Castillo (Magdalena Salazar) 6:00 pm † Sonya Pereira (Mike & Kathy Heidger)

O b s e r v a n c e s & R e a d i n g s

Nothing but Live your Faith Dear brothers and sisters, Many years ago a small Jewish boy asked his father, "Why must we surrender our Jewish faith and start to attend Lutheran services here in Germany'? The father replied, "Son, we must abandon our faith so that people will accept us and support our business adventures!"

The young lad never got over his disappointment and bitterness. His faith in his father and in his religion were crushed. When the lad left Germany he went to England to study at the British Museum, where he formed his philosophies for life; he wrote a book that changed the world called, "The Communist Manifesto.” The name of that little boy was Karl Marx. He influenced billions into a stream that for 70 years ruined, imprisoned and confused many lives. Today, that system of thinking is crumbling, but only after people got a good look at its tragic consequences. The influence of this father's hypocrisy multiplied in infamy. Without godly faith, all of us are subject to distortions in our perspectives. Abraham lived his faith and showed it to his son Isaac that “God will provide our needs.” He went all they way even to sacrifice his only son. Jesus showed on Mount Tabor while conversing with Moses, the law-giver and Elijah, the great prophet, that the faith in Him fulfills every need of men. We see the principle of faith perfectly portrayed in Jesus. He is the supreme example of faith. Hebrews 12:2 tells us that we are to “fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,” which pleases God. All we need is ‘nothing but teaching the faith to our children while living it’; never try to abandon and look for acceptance and support from other friends which would destroy your family and our society. It happened to Karl Marx. It should not happen to you. Protect your family! Wishing you a fruitful Lenten season! Msgr. Xavier

February 17/18, 2018: Offering: $ 10,153.50 Black & Native American Missions $ 2,323.00 Church in Central & Eastern Europe: $ 2,295.00 2nd Collection: This weekend: Youth Fund Next weekend: Building Fund

Thank you for your stewardship. God loves the cheerful giver. Your Father God, who sees

what is done cheerfully, will reward you. Blessings!

Pope’s Intentions (February 2018) Say “No” to Corruption: That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

Monday 26 Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8-13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday 27 Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday 28 Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday 01 Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday 02 Abstinence; First Friday; World Day of Prayer Gn 37:3-28; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-46 Saturday 03 St. Katharine Drexel; First Saturday Mi 7:14-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-32 Sunday 04 Third Sunday of Lent Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

Please pray for our priests in this Diocese: Feb. 26: Rev. Kevin Young Feb. 27: Rev. Msgr. James Young Feb. 28: Rev. Cristian Zelaya Mar. 01: Rev. Michael Adams Mar. 02: Rev. Felix Alaribe Mar. 03: Rev. Jesus Arroyave Mar. 04: Rev. Devaraj Arulappa

Study on ACTS of The Apostles Acts tells the story of the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the

early church from its beginnings at Pentecost, following the ascension of Jesus. This study has 10 sessions.

Tuesdays in the Parish Hall, 6:30-8:00 pm. It’s not too late to join the class.

This Week: Feb. 26: Women’s ACTS Faith Sharing; 7:00 pm, Rm. 37 Feb. 27: Scripture Study; 6:30 pm, Parish Hall Feb. 28: Men’s ACTS Faith Sharing; 6:00 am, PH Adoration; 7:30 am – 5:45 pm, Chapel St. Vincent de Paul Society; 5:00 pm, Room 11 Mar. 01: ACTS Core; 6:00 pm, Conference Room Mar. 02: Adoration; 7:30 - 11:45 am, Chapel

Tax Letters: Tax letters for 2017 are available in the church office and may be picked up during business hours or may be mailed to your home, if you wish.

Women’s ACTS Retreat March 8-11, 2018

Applications are in the wall pockets in the foyer. Take this opportunity to

relax and nurture your relationship with God and fellow parishioners. For additional information, please contact Rosanne Waggoner, Retreat Director at 903-738-0201 or Co-Director, Teresa Fogle at 903-235-0063.

Fasting & Abstinence • Fasting is defined as having one full meal a day, and

is required only on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This requirement is for ages 18 to 59, but younger and older may participate.

• During Lent abstinence from meat on Friday’s is obligatory in the United States, as elsewhere, for all Catholics age 14 until death.

Getting caught up in the rubrical requirements, however, misses the point. Fasting is meaningless unless our hearts fast from obstacles blocking our way to true discipleship.

This Lent, with our fast and abstinence, we include “Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil, do no evil and post no evil.”

Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 6:30 pm

followed by The Holy Mass The following groups will lead the Stations: Mar. 02: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Mar. 09: Lectors Mar. 16: EM of Holy Communion Mar. 23: Faith Formation Please try to have a minimum of 7 participants and a maximum of 14. Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare.

During Lent, we do not have the 12:05 pm Mass on Fridays. Masses on Fridays will be at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.

ENCOUNTER Cesia We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where, despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more info.

Ministry Fair: February 24/25

All Masses In SJP Center

All Ministry Heads, plan to set up a table with info about your ministry to inform the parishioners and recruit new members. Thanks!

COMING NEXT MONTH Our Lady’s Guild

48th Annual Enchilada Roll on March 17, 2018

Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Make all things new.’” This weekend is the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend throughout the diocese. Last year, Bishop Strickland announced his vision to make the Diocese of Tyler a teaching diocese in the Constitution on Teaching the Catholic Faith. This vision involves teaching the Faith anew to every member of our diocese: priests, seminarians, deacons, lay

people, and even fallen away Catholics and non-Catholics. The Bishop’s Appeal provides for the many ministries that make this vision a reality. Prayerfully consider supporting the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal with a pledge. Pledge cards can be found in your pews, and online gifts can be made at www.dioceseoftyler.org/appeal. Thank you for your continued generosity.

“NEW PRODUCE DROP” Fresh Produce at the Longview Dream Center

803 Gilmer Road, Longview On all Saturdays 10 am 12 pm - Open to Public;

No ID required! Fresh Produce - Just go and collect!

FISH FRY By Knights of Columbus,

Council #2771, on all Fridays after the Stations of the Cross.

7 pm to 9 pm in the Parish Hall.

40 CANS FOR LENT Collect one can of food per day during the 40 days of Lent. Drop off your cans in the church foyer at any time throughout the Lenten Season. Donation benefits St. Matthew’s Food Pantry.

END-OF-LIFE ….Talk (March 4th) St. Matthew will host a talk on Catholic teachings on end-of-life health care and what you can do to make sure your health care wishes are carried out. The speaker will be Mark Henry, JD, author of the book Finish Faithful. You will also learn how you can protect and provide for your family and leave a lasting legacy. This special talk is scheduled for Sunday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m. in the St. John Paul Center. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.

Faith Formation:

CRECIMIENTO Hermila Jaimes 240-8208 CURSILLO Juan Barrón 240-4981 Laura Lopez 241-6765 ESTUDIO de la BIBLIA Sandra Gonzalez 297-7286 EVANGELIZACION Sanjuana & Arnulfo Olvera 291-0687 R.C.I.A. Deacon John D’Antoni 738-7463 R.I.C.A. Francisco Trinidad 720-7709 GRUPO DE ORACION Cindy Juarez 315-7415 YOUTH Cyndi Starr 295-3890 CRISTO JOVEN Church Office 295-3890 Guerreros de San Miguel Pedro Perez 917-6715 QUINCEAÑERA Isabel Serrano 238-1550

FAITH FORMATION - Calendar Please bring your children regularly for confessions & Mass Feb. 25: Faith Formation Classes Feb. 28: Faith Formation Classes Mar. 04: Faith Formation Classes

Family Formation Evangelize, Catechize and Form Disciples

Protecting your child from abuse Please take a flyer from the wall pockets in the foyer. The flyer has important information regarding: Not Just Strangers; Building Protective Bonds Know the Signs - Pre-Warning; What to do? Good Touch, Bad Touch; Suspected abuse in Texas can be reported to: TDFP Services: (800) 4-A-Child, (800) 422-4452; Diocese of Tyler - Promoter of Justice: (903) 266-2159; promoter@dioceseoftyler.org

Altar Servers Schedule: 03/3-4/2018 Saturday: 5:00 pm: Matthew Nguyen, Gabriela Garcia, Abby Tyler 7:00 pm: Noelia Mondragon, Elmer Mondragon Jiovanny Guttierrez, Humberto Gutierrez Sunday: 7:00 am: Fidel Padilla, Yadira Pacheco, Alfredo Castillo 9:00 am: Maylea Malloy, Stephanie Viramontes Manuel Viramontes 11:00 am: Cameron Amador, Isabella Anguiano Ethan Griffen, Olivia Zuniga, Madelyn Boykin 1:00 pm: Kayla Kerrer, Alvaro Kerrer, Aracely Jimenez Joselyn Rodriguez, Esmeralda Cuellar 6:00 pm: Edgar Rico, Kalyn O’Connor Estrella Faris, Lily Hoffmann

Sacrament Prep Classes For SPONSORS and PARENTS

WITH THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE ENROLLED FOR SACRAMENTS

Next Class is Saturday, March 31, at 8:30 am at the Saint John Paul Center.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!

EDGE Middle School Ministry During a recent class the students learned a little more about Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. They were asked, “How do you want your relationship with God to change in these 40 days? • Talk to your child about how you want your relationship

to change with God. • Talk about what prayer, fasting, and almsgiving means

to you. • Give a testimony of how God called you to repentance

in your life and how it changed you. Edge Challenge: Choose 1 day to wear an outward sign of our Catholic Faith (shirt with a cross, a cross pendant or bracelet) and be prepared to talk about your faith to anyone who asks.

Answers for last week’s questions (02/18/2018): 1. Hot Cross Buns 2. St. Patrick 3. Palm Sunday 4. The entrance into Jerusalem 5. Tuesday of Holy Week Questions for this week; 1. How many Stations of the Cross are there? 2. How many times does Jesus fall in the Stations? 3. Who helped Jesus carry his Cross? 4. When does Lent officially end? 5. What is the Triduum?

Bible Quiz Contest We are planning to conduct a series of Bible Quiz Contests for our children. The first quiz will cover the Gospel of St. Matthew, chapters 1-5. The contest will be March 18 & March 21 during Faith Formation class, and is open to all children 3rd grade and older. Pre-registration is needed for the contest. Registration forms are in the wall pockets in the foyer or in the Faith Formation Office. The deadline to register is March 4, 2018. For more information, contact the Faith Formation office.

LENT for children: WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? Feb. 25 –Mar. 3: Nicaragua - Dignity of work & Rights of workers. Mar. 4-10: Burkina Faso - Care for God’s Creation. CRS rice bowl invites your children to journey with the Good Samaritan to reflect and help the neighbors.

“Guerreros de San Miguel Arcángel” ESTAS INVITADO JOVEN ADULTO!!

Quienes: Si eres un joven de: • 18-30 años de edad • No as sido previamente casado • Y no tienes hijos Podrías ser miembro de nuestro grupo juvenil!! Cuando: Todos los domingos de 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm “Por eso pónganse la armadura de Dios, para que en el día malo puedan resistir y mantenerse en la fila valiéndose de todas sus armas.” Efesios 6:13

YOUTH IN HIGH SCHOOL (9-12 Grades) SUNDAYS 6 PM MASS followed by

LIFE NIGHT until 8:30 pm

***** JOVENES (9-12 Grados)

todos LOS DOMINGOS a las 2:30 pm en SAN JUAN PABLO hasta las 5:30 pm

CRISTO JÓVEN Nuestros hijos son nuestro futuro. Nuestros hijos se bendecirán cuando pasemos nuestro tiempo y talentos con algún otro niño / joven. DID YOU MISS IT? IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS… MAKE NEW FRIENDS TOO!!!

CRISTO JOVEN PROXIMOS EVENTOS

Feb. 25: Discuss Happiness and do activity

We Welcome New Members Quality musicians from 8th grade through adult sing and play contemporary Christian liturgical music during the Sunday evening Mass. This is the greatest time for new choir members to join them and sing for the Lord. Joining is Easy, just Come to practice

on Sunday at 4:30 pm in the church. For more info, please contact

Beth Kennedy in the church office.

St. Matthew’s has a Facebook page. “Like” us and get to know more of what is

going on in our parish family.

Scholarships Our Lady’s Guild will award 2 scholarships in 2018 to parishioners from St. Anthony, St. Mary’s, St. Matthew, or Our Lady of Grace Catholic Churches. Anyone attending college or technical school in the fall is eligible, including adults going back to college. Applications are available in the wall pockets in the foyer. For more info, contact Linda Thomas at 903-759-5704. Submission deadline is April 6, 2018.

Knights of Columbus Longview Council #2771 will award a $1,000 Scholarship to a graduating senior who is a member of the Catholic Community. Applications are available in the wall pockets in the foyer. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2018. For more info, contact Baxton McCoy at 903-926-9372.

Teen ACTS Attention all High School Seniors who have attended a Teen's ACTS Retreat. If you are interested in applying for the Teen Director or Co-Director position for the 2018 Teen ACTS Retreat in July, please contact Cyndi Starr at 903-720-3873 before March 1st.

LIFE TEEN! Upcoming Events

You don’t want to Miss It!

February 25: Stations of the Cross!

Life Teen begins with the Sunday 6:00 pm Holy Mass, followed by dinner and Life Night until 8:30 p.m.

Friends and visitors are always welcome! Teens had fun racing through mazes in “The Drive of Your Life”

Following directions with no compass and wandering

through life with no inner compass can cause some

unusual “encounters.”

Observancias Y Lecturas

Esta parroquia es de ustedes. Muchísimas gracias por participaren la actividad de: Limpieza Comida Ujieres durante la Misa Rosario Sábado Domingo Feb. 25: Servidoras No Venta Jóvenes Grupo de Oración Ana Montoya Mar. 04: Guerreros Grupo de Oración Niños Niños Niños Mar. 11: Conquistando Grupo de Jóvenes Ramón Hernández Cursillos Maria Prado Mar. 18: Grupo de Oración Evangelización Ramón Hernández Guerreros Genoveva Ponce

Lunes, 26 Dn 9:4-10; Sal 79:8-13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes, 27 Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50:8-23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles, 28 Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves, 01 Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes, 02 Abstinencia; Primer viernes; Día Mundial de Oración Gn 37:3-28; Sal 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado, 03 Santa Katharine Drexel; Primer sábado Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103:1-12; Lc 15:1-32 Domingo, 04 Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Ex 20:1-17; Sal 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

ESTA SEMANA Feb. 26: Servidoras de Glpe; 10:00 am, Salón Parró. Cursillos; 7:00 pm, Salón Parroquial Feb. 28: Adoración; 7:30 am – 5:45 pm, Capilla Mar. 01: Quinceañera Clases; 6:00 pm, Salón Parroquial Grupo Compartiendo la Fe; 7:00 pm, Salón #14 Crecimiento Clases; 7:00 pm, Salón # 13, & 15 Mar. 02: Adoración; 7:30 am - 11:45 am, Capilla RICA; 7:00 pm, Salón # 14

Durante la Cuaresma, no tenemos misa de 12:05 pm el viernes. Misas del viernes serán a las 7:00 am y 7:00 pm.

Estaciones de la Cruz los Viernes a las 7:30 p.m.

Seguidas de la Santa Misa Los Siguientes Grupos Conducirán las Estaciones: Mar. 02: Nueva Evangelización Mar. 09: Lectores Mar. 16: Ministros Extr. de la Eucaristía Mar. 23: Formación de Fe Mar. 30: Los Jóvenes Por favor trate de tener un mínimo de 7 participantes y máximo de 14. Por favor llegar 15 minutos antes para prepararse.

El ayuno y la abstinencia • Ayuno se define como una comida completa al día y

es necesaria sólo en miércoles de ceniza y Viernes Santo. Este requisito es para las edades de 18 a 59, pero pueden participar jóvenes y mayores

• Durante la Cuaresma la abstinencia de carne el viernes es obligatoria en los Estados Unidos, como en otras partes, para todos los católicos de los 14 años hasta la muerte.

El ayuno no tiene sentido a menos que nuestros corazones ayunen de obstáculos en nuestro camino hacia el verdadero discipulado. Esta Cuaresma, nuestro ayuno y abstinencia también debe ser “No oír ningún mal, no ver ningún mal, no hablar ningún mal, no hacer ningún mal y no publicar ningún mal” .

UN ENCUENTRO CON CESIA Nos encontramos con Cesia en Nicaragua, donde, a pesar de la falta de oportunidades económicas, los jóvenes persiguen sus sueños construyendo negocios para mejorar sus vidas. ¿Cómo puedes trabajar para mejorar la vida de otros esta Cuaresma? ÂCómo puedes apoyar a los que se ven obligados a huir de sus hogares para encontrar seguridad o mejores oportunidades? Visita crsplatodearroz.org para más información.

Retiro ACTS para Mujeres Marzo 8-11, 2018

Las Aplicaciones están en los bolsillos de la pared en el pasillo.

Aprovechar esta oportunidad para relajarse y nutrir su relación con Dios y los feligreses. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Rosanne Waggoner, Director de retiro al 903-738-0201 o Co-Director, Teresa Fogle at 903-235-0063.

Producto Frescos de Comida @ Longview Dream Center; 803 Gilmer Road, Longview Todos los Sábados de 10 am 12 pm - Abierto al Publico;

No necesita ID! Productos frescos - Ir & recoger!

La Promesa Annual al Obispo 2018 Este fin de semana es el del compromiso a la Promesa Anual al Obispo 2018 en nuestra parroquia y en toda la diócesis. El año pasado, el Obispo Strickland anunció su visión de hacer a la Diócesis de Tyler una diócesis de enseñanza en la Constitución en

Enseñar la Fe Católica. Esta visión envuelve enseñar la fe nuevamente a cada miembro de nuestra diócesis: sacerdotes, seminaristas, diáconos, laicos, e incluso a los católicos alejados o no católicos. La Promesa al Obispo provee para muchos ministerios para hacer de esta visión una realidad. Orando fervorosamente considere apoyar a la Promesa Anual al Obispo 2018 con una promesa. Las tarjetas de promesa se encuentran en nuestras bancas, y los donativos en línea pueden hacerse en www.dioceseoftyler.org/appeal. ¡Gracias por su continua generosidad!

Pescado Frito Por Los Caballeros de Colon ,

Council #2771, Todos los Viernes después de las

estaciones de la cruz. 7 pm a 9 pm En el Salón Parroquial.

40 LATAS PARA CUARESMA Colectar una lata de comida por día de comida durante los 40 días de cuaresma Dejar sus latas en cualquier momento durante la temporada de Cuaresma. Las donaciones benefician a la despensa de comida de St. Matthew.

Advisory Committees: Finance Council: Steve Kennedy 291-1621 Liturgy Committee: Scott Farler 972-832-2401 Building Committee: Jerl May 757-5999 Siervos de Cristo: Mario Leyva 734-1184 Fundraising: Ron & Louise Pertuit 295-2524 Pastoral Council: Brent O’Connor 295-1322 Liturgical Ministries: Altar Servers: Michelle Malloy 736-5792 Monaguillos: Elisa Solorzano 220-8077 Altar Society: Rita Reindl 297-2044 EMHC.: Allison Cameron 452-6250 Victor & Griselda Tovar 806-4596 Greeters: Rick McGaughey 235-4799 Dick Stuart 241-1752 Lectors: Brian Sullivan 235-4888 Miguel Zavaleta 918-7377 Music: Beth Kennedy 295-3890 Max Garcia (Español) 746-1209 Diego Najera (Español) 759-1724 (Children) Noel & Norma Garcia 773-450-7105 Ushers: Brent O’Connor 295-1322 Ramon & Irma Hernandez 431-5481

Pastoral Ministries: Baptism: Paul & Joanie Shafer 374-2217 Baptismo: Dcn. Joel Gonzalez 841-3839 M. Encounter: George & Jan Albanese 806-7955 Matrimonio: Dcn. Joel Gonzalez 841-3839 Shut-in Ministry: Marilyn Sirmans 663-2362 Wedding Coord: Roma Jones 738-3493 [Español]: Maria Gonzalez 841-3839 Other Ministries: ACTS Lee Davis 720-7804 Maintenance: Tom Mittler 759-1678 Our Lady’s Guild: Lisa Williams 663-2925 Pro-life: Tom Mittler 759-1678 St. Vincent De Paul: Church Office 295-3890 JOY Ministry: Gerard & MaryAnn Verderber 209-261-4835 Ethics & Integrity: Patricia Trinidad 720-7677 Ds. Of Mtr Seton: JoAnn McCracken 736-8344 Hospitality: Jeri Vaughan 643-8621 Hospitalidad: Alejandro & Yurith Gutierrez 917-5964 K. of C.: Daniel Zapata 235-0556 Serv de Gudlpe Ofelia Ascensio 917-7824 Bereavement Allison Nelsen 238-1106 Cath. Daughters Rosanne Waggoner 738-0201

Pastoral Council: Brent O’Connor (Chair) 295-1322 Charles Eckel (Vice chair) 984-6156 Beth Kennedy (Secretary) 295-3890 Becky Anguiano 663-8802 Freeda Dasaiyan 841-1555 T.J. Farler 214-405-1592 Mario Leyva 734-1184 Laura Lopez 241-6765 Eva Martinez 241-0319 Rita Reindl 297-2044 Hector Rodriguez 452-8063 Cyndi Starr 720-3873 Patricia Trinidad 720-7677 Francisco Trinidad 720-7709

Finance Council Steve Kennedy (Chair) 291-1621 Deacon Joe Bianca 757-3348 Scott Farler 972- 832-2401 David Mangrum 918-1317 Alfredo Martinez 720-0537 Eugene Moore 738-7689 Stephen Saha 984-4940 Maria Sanchez 261-4091 Pat Sweeney 738-0305

Cada Semana Lunes: Cursillistas; 7 - 8 pm; Salón; Coro de Oración: Capilla Martes: Clases ESL; 9 am - 12 pm; Salón Parroquial; Misa y Grupo de Oración; 7 pm; Miércoles: Hogar de Fe; 6:30 pm; Centro San Juan Pablo Jueves: Clases ESL; 9 am -12 pm; Salón Parroquial Clase Crecimiento; 7- 8:30 pm; salón 13, 15; Clase Quinceañera; 6 pm; Salón Parroquial, 1er y 3er Viernes: RICA: 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Salón 14 Practica para Boda/Quinceañera: 5 y 6 pm; Iglesia. Sábados: Clases de Bautismo; 4:00 pm; 3er Sábado del Mes; Salón Parroquial Domingo: Hogar de Fe; 12 pm; Salón 13 &14 Grupo Juvenil; 2:30 pm; Centro San Juan Pablo Guerreros de San Miguel; 7pm, Centro San Juan Pablo

Weekly Activities ACTS Men: Wed. 6 am, Parish Hall ACTS Women: Mon. 7 pm, Rm 31 Adult Faith Classes: Tues. 6:30 pm, Parish Hall Choir Practices: Adults: Wed. 6:30 pm; Vigil: Sat. 4:00 pm Hispanic: Fri. 7 pm; Youth: Sun. 4:30 pm English Class (ESL): Tue. & Thu. 9 am - 12 pm, PH RCIA: Sun. 4:00 pm, Faith Formation Center Rm 37 St. Vincent de Paul: Wed. 5 pm, Rm 11 Youth Group: Sun. 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Parish Hall

Wedding Anniversary:

02/27: Alejandro & Linda Onofre

Congratulations!

THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND MASS WITH US Visit, Send a Card, or Offer a Prayer. If they would like to receive Communion, or if you are interested in joining the ministry that takes communion to the homebound, please call the Church Office. Or please let the Sick & Shut-in Ministry know. We will take Holy Communion to the home. Please call Marilyn Sirmans at 903-663-2362.

Marissa Aburto, James & Thelma Alario, Sebastian Alaniz Jr., Luis Arriaga, Betsy Atkinson, Gena Attebery, Cassie Barron, Margaret Borchard, Jose Brocolo, Carol Burks, Derek Cameron, Virgie Cameron, Bob & Barbara Caster, Christopher Cerio, Alice Cofield, Jose Camacho, John D’Antoni, Sr., Deacon John D’Antoni, T.D. Dollison, Tammy Dubose, Brenda Dzierzanowski, Juanita Eiker, James Ferguson, Andres Flores, Liliana Flores, Bernardo Garcia, John Garcia, Santos & Eleanor Gonzalez, Ramona Gonzalez, Nita Hopkins, Dominic Jagers, Katrina Johnson, Teodora Juarez, Norma Julve, Howard and MaryAnn Kennedy, Sam Mapes, Marie Marino, Sandra Martinez, Janney Mercado, Jan Mittler, Cathy Morlen, Linda Onofre, Devota Pye, Constantino Ramirez, Nadia Ramos, Bonnie Ratcliff, Mary Ratcliff, Maria Robles, Mayra Rodriguez, David Roy, Maria Roy, Minerva Rubio, Juana Sanches Villalovos, Augustina Sanchez, Procuro Sanchez, June Searcy, Dan Shafer, Grace Shafer, Gail Stonestreet, Mike Sullivan, Alena Swanson, Helen Tatum, Cathy Thomas, Lenette Tidwell, Fernanda Torres, Christopher Vazquez, Bill Webb, Mary Westerman, Carter Wilbanks, Connie Wolfe & Norma Zapata. Please let the office know if prayers are no longer needed.

Please pray for our family members in the Armed Forces: Family assistance hotline: 800-833-6622 ARMY: Sgt. Colton Sparks, 2nd Lt. Danielle M. Verderber MARINES: Kneeland Phelps NAVY: Juan Pacheco AIR FORCE: AB Nathan McCarthy

Welcome to our new Catholics (Baptized)

Emmanuel Ruiz

WELCOME! YOU ARE A GIFT FROM GOD.