1. 0. ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH MINERSVILLE, PA SECOND SUNDAY
Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Phone: (570) Fax: (570)
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 ( x19)
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Wendy S. Krisak ( )
WEEKDAY MASS AT 8:00 AM
MON – Joseph Holland by family
TUE – John Dobles by Daughter, Carol
WED – Special Intention
THU – For the Intention of Gregory Tatusko by Grandmother
FRI – Catherine and Michael Gober (Annv) by Family
SAT – 4:00 PM – Paul Stoppi by David Stoppi
SUN – 8:30 AM – Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:30 AM – John Rodgers, Jr. by Family
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REQUIESCAT IN PACE: May Jesus, the Word Made Flesh, take unto Himself:
MARY A. DAVIS, a former member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish,
and a member of our Parish Family, who died Sunday, January 11, and was
buried from our Church Friday, January 16. May Mary, Mother of Our Savior,
comfort Mary’s family and friends.
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THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: All the earth shall bow down before you, O
God,/ and shall sing to you,/ shall sing to your name, O Most High!
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JANUARY 18 – SACRAMENT
OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.
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. Thanks to ALICIA POSLOSKY KYLE (10:30 AM) for hosting
the FPC for Vocations this week. Please sign up in Church.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: Jesus’ question in today’s gospel is still valid
today: “What are you looking for?” What do you want from your spouse,
children or parents? Families are populated with imperfect people. To expect
perfection is unreal. To expect and accept imperfection is wisdom.
PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: The war on the unborn is never-ending.  In the
first century it was stated: The difference between the way of life and the way
of death is great.  Therefore, do not murder a child by abortion or kill a newborn
infant.  In 1973 America decriminalized abortion and perfected the methods of
killing the unborn. Pray to end abortion and euthanasia.
STEWARDSHIP: “Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to
them, ‘What are you looking for?’” – John 1:38. What are you looking for? Are
you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, is your
heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time
with God? Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He
wants you to do. LAST WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $3,379;
Fuel: $604; Expenses: $7, Thank you for your generosity! N.B.:
Without our savings and the profits from our
fundraising, our parish could not meet its expenses!
SECOND SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 18, 2015
“I have waited, waited for the Lord.” In our
yearning, John the Baptist sends us to the
Lamb of God. Jesus looks at us and
addresses us with a breathtaking question,
“What are you looking for?” Christ’s first
words call us to search our desires. For
Jesus draws us to himself through the
longings of our heart. The Lord once said to
Saint Catherine of Siena, “I who am infinite
God want you to serve me with what is
infinite, and you have nothing infinite except
your soul’s love and desire.” “You are not
your own”; God’s law/desire has been placed
within our heart. To do his will is our delight.
The Son of God says to us now what Samuel
once said to Eli: “Here I am.”
Young Samuel is acutely sensitive to the
voice that calls him in the temple. As soon as
the living God pronounces his name, the child
awakens, attentive to the Presence. Through
the instruction of Eli, he is open to recognize
and to name the One who speaks. Something
similar happens the first time Jesus meets
some of his future disciples. Jesus is walking
on the banks of the Jordan. On the testimony
of the Baptist who points him out, two men
begin to look for him, attentive to his word,
“Come and see.” There is no constraint.
Jesus invites them to walk freely toward the
truth. // Of the two disciples who follow
Jesus, only Andrew is named. We are left to
guess that the other is the beloved disciple.
But behind his anonymity he is each of us,
called in the same way to recognize the Lord. 0.
Please support your parish on a consistent basis!
FRATERNAL CHARITY: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY – Your donation of all TYPES OF CANNED MEATS will allow the
SVDP Society to aid the needy of our area. Volunteer to help our SVDP Society Outreach and God’s Bountiful Table.Call
VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: IMO Lewis Lesnefsky by Catherine (Available Dates: March 15, 29, April 26, May 24, June 7, 28,
October 4, 18) (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; Happy Birthday Aldona Butler by Edward; Happy Birthday Aldona Butler by Bertha. DIVINE MERCY:
IMO John Dobles by Daughter, Carol; Special Intention for Jim and Rose Land by Aldy and Edward Butler. (3) BEFORE: ST. JOSEPH:
Special Intention. Call to memorialize votives.
FIRST ANNUAL BRIDAL EXPO: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, St. Nicholas Hall, Primrose. Vendors and businesses offering wedding
products and services call or Future brides and grooms mark your calendar and plan to attend!
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 – CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: Eighth grade parishioners attending Catholic, public or private
elementary or middle school are invited to apply for a one-year $1,000 scholarship to attend one of the Catholic High Schools of the
Diocese of Allentown. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement; involvement in extracurricular activities; service
to school, parish and community; pastor and principal recommendations; and leadership roles. Application forms are available at your
school office or through the parish religious education program. Completed applications must be submitted to the student’s school by
today! The Bishop’s Annual Appeal provides funding for the scholarship program. Talk to your teacher for more information.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 6:00 PM in the Good Shepherd Building. Any
questions, contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Rosalie Novack ( ).
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. St. Peregrine help cancer patients and their caregivers!
ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ HOLLYWOOD CASINO BUS TRIP: Pay $23; Rebate $30. Bus leaves R&J 8:30 AM; Quandel’s in
Minersville 9:00 AM. Bus departs casino 4:00 PM. Call Julie ( ) or Millie ( ) for information.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 – DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN: In all the Dioceses of the
United States of America, January 22 (or January 23 when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of
prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human
FOOD PREPARATION: 9:30 AM, Parish Center. Make halushkie noodles, prepare onions for
pierogi. Everyone welcome! Lend us a hand in preparing for our Lenten Food Sales!

2. MINISTERS AT MASS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
person committed through acts of abortion. Mass should be celebrated with violet vestments. Pastoral Note: After today’s 8:00
AM Mass, there will be an Eucharistic Holy Hour to pray that the sanctity of human life be upheld and respected in our country.
PLEASE MAKE TIME TO ATTEND! YOUR PRAYERS ARE IMPORTANT!
“SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: 7:00 PM, Church. New members are needed! Call Greg ( ).
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:30 PM. Continue in this New Year by making a good Confession!
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JANUARY 25 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM.
THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): JACK HUDOCK (8:30 AM) will host the FPC this week. Call
or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We also need host families for February and March!
ASSUMPTION BVM PRE-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Offering 2, 3 and 5 day programs. Accepting registrations
for the school year. Before and after school care is offered at an additional cost. Call for more information.
SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT: Your contribution will help defray the cost of improvements for
all Parish buildings. END OF THE YEAR GIVING: is over. Check your Sunday Church Envelopes for the envelopes you missed due
to illness, vacation, inclement weather, etc. Please catch up as soon as possible. Your Church needs your consistent and generous
support to meet Its financial obligations and to serve you envelopes returned by January 31, 2015 will be credited for the fiscal year
2014. Thank you in advance for your support!
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MINISTERS AT MASS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OFF. PROC LECTORS E. M. of H. C ALTAR SERVERS
SAT 4:00 PM Stoppi Family Theresa Kroznuski Al Boris Jordan Berdanier
Max Wigoda
SUN 8:30 AM Parishioners Nicole Forney Ed Davis Eric Andruchek
Alex Reppert
10:30 AM Rodgers Family Mary Ann Harrison Sharon Kolenick Killian Clark Carter Melochick
COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!
JANUARY 28 – GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex. Call
FEBRUARY 3 – MANDATORY PARENTS’ CONFIRMATION MEETING: 6:15 PM, Good Shepherd Chapel Room.
FEBRUARY 28 – WOMEN’S MORNING OF LENTEN PRAYER: 8:30 AM Confessions; 9:00 AM Mass followed by breakfast and reflection in
our Parish Center. Free-will offering accepted. More information to follow.
MARCH 7 – CONFIRMATION RETREAT: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM at St. Michael Parish Center. Parent Session: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
APRIL 8 – CONFIRMATION: 4:30 PM, St. Michael the Archangel Parish. Bishop Cullen will be presiding for our children.
APRIL 21 – MANDATORY PARENTS’ FIRST COMMUNION MEETING: 6:15 PM, Good Shepherd Chapel Room.
MAY – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ VIRGINIA BEACH BUS TRIP: $479 per person, double occupancy includes: 3 nights hotel
accommodations, 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, visit to Fort Monroe Casemate Museum
Williamsburg Pottery, Yankee Candle Village, Douglas MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk Naval Base, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, beach
and boardwalk. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR
RESERVATION! Call Julie ( ) or Millie ( ).
PASTORAL NOTE: Anyone who is seeking additional Masses to be said in 2015 please call the Rectory (
2211) to check for available dates. There are openings.
2014 CHURCH CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: Call the Rectory ( ) if you need one.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: We gratefully acknowledge your kindness and generosity which allowed us to decorate our church so
beautifully during the Christmas Holidays (Unless otherwise noted each donation was $10): IMO Stiney and Anna Gober by M/M Daniel
Clark ($20); IMO Leonard Yurkonis, Steven Caruano, Michael Yurkonis, Mary Caruano by Angie Yurkonis ($20); IMO Peter and
Genevieve Ferenchick, John Andruchek, Sr. by Eric Andruchek Family ($40); IMO Walter and Helen Yarosh, Frank and Anna
Walasavage, JoAnn Schultz by Bernie and Margie Walasavage; IMO Sami Stripe, John and Dee Kostick, Joseph and Anna Kostick by
Shirley Willinsky; IMO Thelma and John Cazonie by All Their Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; IMO Vince and Stasia
Bobbin, Mike and Anna Nemeth by M/M Vincent Bobbin; IMO Mary Dallago by Bill Dallago ($20); IMO Victoria Fetterolf, Jordan Marteslo,
John Shelava, Peter and Marcella Marteslo by Marteslo Family; Intentions of Regnier Family; IMO Anthony and Anna Kushmanick, Kevin
Smith, Rev. Stephen Sheetz, Mary Sabadish by M/M George Smith; IMO Patricia Wiscount, Mary Klein, M/M Al Wiscount, Margaret
Schinkel by Henry Wiscount; IMO Mary Ondisco, Adele Hatter, John Ondisco by Mary Ann Ondisco; IMO Felix and Josephine Costic,
Valentine and Margaret Zelinsky by Kostek and Matz Families ($20); IMO Donald Butler, Sr., Michael and Loretta Melusky, George and
Cele Miller, Billy and Cookie Melusky by Donald Butler Family ($30); IMO Mary and Ted Polinsky, Sr. by Family ($20); IMO Helen and
Alphonse Kozluskey, Sally and Andrew Ceganik, Magdalene and Anthony Kazlauskas by Ed Kozluskey ($30); IMO M/M Albert Gavalis,
William J. Stock, Jr., Estelle Savage by M/M John Mickoseff and Family ($30); IMO Rose Angelo, Kay Clarke by M/M Thomas Mundy;
IMO Francis and Helen O’Connor by Daughter, Helene ($20); IMO Gerald Malusky, Helen and George Kalochie, Alberta and Joseph
Malusky, Rose Ostrowski, Eleanore Long and Victor Droskinis, Dianne Gardner by Helen, CoCo, Ang, Allison and Billy ($60); IMO M/M
Joseph Hribick, Kevin Hribick, Mary Hallis, Louise Houser by Houser Family; IMO Padelsky and Vesseliza Families by Arlene Padelsky
($20); IMO Gerald Murphy, Marguerite McTear, John Consugar by Gerry Maley ($15); IMO Thomas J. Donlin, Sr., Leona C. Donlin, Helen
Maley by Rose Ann Maley ($20); IMO Henry Albertini, Our Parents, Brother Al and Wife Helen, Son-In-Law Steve by Jean Albertini; IMO
Tony and Rose Phillips, Tom Paltanavage by Gloria Paltanavage ($20); IMO John and Anna Butcavage, Thomas and Clara Farrell by Lisa
Paul ($20); IMO Joseph Fabiani, Robert W. Reed, Shirley A. Reed by Vince and Darla Fabiani; IMO Caitlin Konkus, Leonard Krusnoski by
Krusnoski Family; IMO M/M David Appleby, Hubert Connelly, M/M Daniel Connelly, Betty Connelly, Ruth Symons by Mary Jane Appleby;
IMO Vera Petkaitis by Petkaitis Family; IMO Alex and Catherine Pegarski by M/M Anthony Phillips; IMO Marlene Pogash, Anna Drye by
M/M Robert Pogash ($20); IMO Andrew Pukas by Ann Marie, Carol and Adam; IMO C.J.R., Raczka and Lipsky Families by M/M Edward
Raczka ($15); IMO Charles Laurie Family, Fran (Rapczinski) Laurie by Family; IMO M/M Joseph Gauntlett, Eugene Gauntlett, M/M
Andrew Palokas, Stanley Palokas by M/M Ed Palokas; IMO Stan Kosinski, Anna and John Malenich, Sister, Mary Witters, Sister, Julia
McCready by Helen Kosinski; IMO M/M Earl McManis, John M. Messaros, Robert Hudock, M/M/ Paul Messaros by Andrew Messaros(end).
DIOCESAN COLLECTION: CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Our parish will take up this collection
Which supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The
funds collected help provide food to the hungry, welcome and support to displaced refugees, and
invaluable life skills to those seeking a better life. How will you help? Please give generously and
help Jesus in disguise. Use the Special Envelope found in your boxes.
FEBRUARY 20 – LENTEN FOOD SALE: 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM, Parish Center. Eat-in or take-
out. To place take out orders call the Parish Center ( ) from 9:00 AM to 11:00
AM on Friday only. Help is needed to fry bleenies, cook pierogi, serve customers, pack
orders, deliver business orders and clean up. Your home baked goodies would be
appreciated for our dessert table and can be brought to the Parish Center between 9:00
AM and 11:00 AM. NEXT SALE MARCH 6.
PARISH REGISTRATION: If you do not receive mail from the church, contact the Rectory
( ) so we can correct this! If you are not registered with the Parish, YOU ARE
NOT A MEMBER OF ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH! We are revising our Parish
Rolls. Anyone not minimally attending Mass, Christmas and Easter, and Sup-
porting the Parish at these times,will be removed from the active Rolls!
The parish should nOt be taxed BY THE DIOCESE for non-existent members!