1. 0. ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST PARISH MINERSVILLE, PA
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 – Msgr. Edward Musial by M/M Joseph L. Skibiel
TUE – Adam and Irene Zitkus by Genovese Family
WED – Charles Butensky by Family
THU – Daniel and Mary Sullivan by Al and Doris Santarelli
FRI – Joseph Colitz by Family
SAT – 4:00 PM – Rose and Boley Domaleski and Domaleski Family
by Rose, Michael and Grandchildren
SUN – 8:30 AM – Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:30 AM – John C. Rodgers, Sr. by Family
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REQUIESCANT IN PACE: May Jesus, our Merciful Savior, take unto Himself:
FRANK P. NEBROSKIE, JR., a former member of the former St. Stanislaus
Kostka Parish, and a member of our Parish Family, who died Saturday, March
14, and was buried from our Church Saturday, March 21; DOMINICK
DIGUGLIELMO, a former member of the former St. Barbara Parish, and a
member of our Parish Family, who died Wednesday, March 18, and who will
buried Tuesday, March 24. May Mary, Mother of Sorrows, comfort their
families and friends! ET LUX PERPETUA LUCEAT EIS!
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THE WEEKLY CALENDAR: Give me justice, O God,/ and plead my
cause against a nation that is faithless./ From the deceitful and
cunning rescue me,/ for you, O God, are my strength (Cf. Ps 43 (42):1-2).
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 22 – SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. (Make a good Confession for Lent)
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 THE BERDANIER FAMILY for hosting the FPC
for Vocations this week. Please sign up in Church vestibule.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE: Relationships come with a price tag. We must
be willing to entrust ourselves to another, to let go of our autonomy and die to
our independence. It is in dying to our independence that we find interdepend-
ence with others.
PRO-LIFE REFLECTION: “… the temptation grows to have recourse to
euthanasia, that is, to take control of death and bring it before its time,  ending
one’s own life or the life of others.  In reality, what might seem logical and
humane, when looked at more closely is seen to be senseless and inhumane.
Here we are faced with one of the more alarming symptoms of the ‘culture of
death’.”  Please pray to end the culture of death. St. John Paul II.
STEWARDSHIP: “I will be their God and they shall be my people.” –
Jeremiah 31:33. What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we
recognize that everything we have and everything we are belongs to God. We
aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
“Some Greeks” voice their desire: “We would
like to see Jesus.” What they hope to
encounter through such an audience is “the
joy of salvation.” Jesus becomes “the source
of eternal salvation” by his obedient suffering
that makes him “perfect.” For only if the grain
of wheat dies does it produce fruit; only if one
“hates his life in this world” does he
“preserve it for eternal life.” The Father will
honor anyone who follows Jesus in this self-
sacrificing way. He “will make a new
covenant.” God’s law will be written upon our
hearts. We will be his people.
Jordan heralds the beginning of Jesus’ signs
(John 1:40-42), so the arrival of Greek
disciples heralds the beginning of his glory.
Far from being incidental extras, these
foreigners signal the arrival of a significant
moment. The “Hour” has come when Jesus,
lifted up from the earth and glorified, will draw
all people to himself. It is an hour of paradox,
when all realities change meaning: to die is
to live and to lose is to find. In order to bear
fruit, the grain must decompose in the earth.
From such a death will come the procession
of nations foretold in Scripture for the last
days: they will lift up their eyes to the tree of
life. // “We should like to see Jesus!” Who
today will enable us to “see” Jesus and to
discover, in his death, the first-fruits of glorif-
ication? Who are the disciples who will serve
as our intermediaries so that we can recogn-
ize the Son of Man? Will the “Greeks” of our
time–all those loyal people who seek a mean-
ing for their lives – find around them friends
of Jesus to take them into his presence?
“The whole world has run after him!” observe the Pharisees bitterly after Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (John 12:19). On the eve of the last week of his life, the fourth gospel brings to a close the Book of Signs and opens the Book of Glory. Just as the arrival of the first disciples on the banks of the 0.
given us. It means we are willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for our neighbors and the world, just as God cares for us. LAST
WEEK YOU CONTRIBUTED: Sunday: $3,446; General Repair: $404; Expenses: $3, (ordinary); $34,308 (Diocesan Assessments).
LENTEN CHARITIES: (1) 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
(2) CATHOILC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL: HUNGERING FOR A HEALTHY HARVEST – CRS Rice Bowl brings our Lenten
journey back to Africa this week, to the Democratic Republic of Congo. We join our fasting in solidarity with people who go hungry, and we
remember in prayer the importance of building a community that is willing to support those most in need.. Our Parish’s CRSRB
Contribution: Fourth Sunday of Lent: $ (3) SISTERS’ LENTEN GIVING TREE – Your gifts will be forwarded to elderly and
retired Women Religious whose congregations have served our Diocese. Return them by next week. (4) Your personal
Lenten Self-denial for OUR Parish – Your Lenten sacrifice for the parish will be collected during Holy Week, Holy Thursday,
Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Use the envelope in your boxes!
LENTEN VOTIVES: (1) SANCTUARY: In Honor of Mille Magic (Available Dates: April 26, 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; IMO
Russ Rothermel (Birthday) by Linda, Mitra and Meggi. DIVINE MERCY: IMO Edward, Michael and Leonard Orlosky. (3) BEFORE: ST.
JOSEPH: Special Intention. POPE JOHN PAUL II: Special Intention by Rose Marie. Call to memorialize votives.
MONDAY, MARCH 23 – JOINT CHOIR REHEARSAL FOR CONFIRMATION:6:30 PM, St. Michael Church.All Choir members are welcome!
EASTER VISITATION OF THE SICK: Communion will be brought to local Nursing and Convalescent Home patients until completed.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 – ST. MATTHEW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: 6:00 PM in the Good Shepherd Building. Any
questions, contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Rosalie Novack ( ). Absences call
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 – DEVOTIONS TO ST. PEREGRINE: 8:00 AM Mass. St. Peregrine, help cancer patients and their caregivers!
GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex ( ). Weather permitting!
ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST HAM BINGO:2:00 PM, Good Shepherd Building Cafeteria. Tick-
ets $ games, specials and raffles! Food and beverages will be available. Call Theresa (570-
) or Roseanne ( ). See you and your family there! Thanks for your help!
COMMUNITY CONFESSIONS: 6:00 PM, Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Please take this opportunity
to prepare spiritually for Easter by making a good Confession! Five Confessors will be available.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS:Eucharistic Exposition,Confessions,4:00 PM,Stations of the Cross,6:00 PM.

2. MINISTERS AT MASS FOR PALMSUNDAY
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 – “SOUNDS OF THE SPIRIT” CONTEMPORARY CHOIR: New members are needed!Call to join.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 – DAY OF ABSTINENCE: Those 14 years and older are bound to abstain from eating meat today.
LENTEN ROSARY: 7:40 AM, our Church. Join us in praying the Sorrowful Mysteries!
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 7:45 AM.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST LENTEN DINNERS: Full course: New England Clam Chowder, Full Salad Bar, Macaroni and Cheese,Baked
or Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Homemade Dessert, Beverage, and Fish or Crab Cake. Prices: $8 to $16. Call
PASCHAL FESTIVAL: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, St. Mary Church, Hamburg. Easter and seasonal foods, homemade baked goods,
candy, soups, refreshments, crafts, decorated eggs, braided palm and more! Call for more information.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, MARCH 29 – SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
THE FAMILY PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS (FPC): JOE KRISTON AND FAMILY (8:30 AM) will host the FPC
this week. Call or sign-up in the Church Vestibule. We need host families for May and June!
DRAMATIC STATIONS OF THE CROSS PRESENTATION: St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville. Doors open at 6:30 PM; Prelude
begins at 7:15 PM; Stations begin 7:30 PM. No admission charge; Free will offering. Call for more information.
SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE: (1) No Special Parish Second Collection Envelope this week. Check your Sunday Envelope
Boxes for any envelopes you might have missed. Please catch up. Your Church needs your consistent and generous support. Thank you!
(2) CRS RICE BOWL: Place your envelope in the Second Collection today and Easter Sunday. Parish and Diocesan envelopes should be
placed in the First Collection. (3) Write the amount of your donation on your envelope. Thank you!
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MINISTERS AT MASS FOR PALMSUNDAY
OFF. PROC LECTORS E. M. of H. C ALTAR SERVERS
SAT 4:00 PM Domaleski Family Theresa Kroznuski Frank Melenchick Anthony Lutchkus
Nicole Forney Frank Melenchick
SUN 8:30 AM Parishioners John Andruchek Teresa Miller Michael Perzel
Al Boris Nathan Tropp
10:30 AM Rodgers Family Sharon Kolenick Jamie Kuehn Jade Stickell Tom Mundy Olivia Osborne
COMING EVENTS: Please be sure to mark your calendar!
APRIL 3 – DIVINE MERCY NOVENA: Begins. 3:00 PM, Church.
APRIL 7 – CONFIRMATION PRACTICE: For Candidates and Sponsors at 6:30 PM, St. Michael the Archangel Church.
APRIL 8 – CONFIRMATION: Bishop Cullen will Confirm children from our area at 4:30 PM at St. Michael the Archangel Church.
GOD’S BOUNTIFUL TABLE: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Fr. Ricapito Annex ( ). Weather permitting!
APRIL 11 – NATIVITY BVM H.S CENTURY BENEFIT: Cocktail hour 6:00 PM; Dinner, 7:00PM. Induction to the Golden Cross Society.
Dancing follows. Schuylkill Country Club, Orwigsburg. $125 per person. Call for tickets.
APRIL 12 – St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish Divine Mercy Devotions: 3:00 PM. Fr. Francis Twardzik will be our guest homilist.
APRIL 19 – POLKA SPRING FLING: 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, St. Mary Catholic Church, Hamburg. Tickets are $20 each in advance and $25 at the
door. Music by Polka Country Musicians. Food and beverages available for purchase. Call for tickets and information.
APRIL 21 – MANDATORY PARENTS’ FIRST COMMUNION MEETING: 6:15 PM, Good Shepherd Chapel Room.
MAY 1 – THE EDWARD T. MALESKAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Registered members of the former Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Minersville, can
request a tuition aid/scholarship application for for Catholic elementary and high school students and Catholic or secular college students
by writing directly to the trustee, Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky, Holy Trinity Rectory, 4102 S. Church St., Whitehall, PA or the
request to Indicate which application is needed: elementary, high school and/or college. If possible, please the
request. The application will be sent by way of an attachment. Completed applications are due Today.
MAY 9 – FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Within the 4:00 PM Mass today.
MAY – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ VIRGINIA BEACH BUS TRIP: $479 per person, double occupancy includes: 3 nights hotel Accommoda-
tions, 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. PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Julie ( ) or Millie ( ).
JULY 6 – 8 – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ PITTSBURG EXPRESS BUS TRIP: $429 per person, double occupancy. 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2
dinners including a dinner at the Grand Concourse, Duquesne Incline, Gateway Clipper cruise, Guided tour of Pittsburgh including University of
Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning, Nationality Rooms, Heinz Memorial Chapel, Tour of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Frank Lloyd
Wright’s “Fallingwater”, Visit to Flight 93 Memorial, souvenir gift. Motorcoach transportation. Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes
included. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Call or
SEPTEMBER – ST. MATTHEW’S TRAVELERS’ WILDWOOD SEAFOOD FEAST BUS TRIP: $399 per person, double occupancy. 3 nights motel
accommodations, 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring a DJ and over 50 different buffet items, one $20 meal
credit valid for a 3 course price-fixed meal at Breadsticks in Resorts Casino, one dinner at a local restaurant, trip to Atlantic City casino with a bonus
package, visit to Washington Street Mall, Cape May, visit Smithville Village, Wildwoods' famous beach and boardwalk. Motorcoach transportation.
Baggage handling, meal gratuities and hotel taxes included. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION! Call or
EASTER FLOWERS AND VIGILS: Help decorate our Church and its Altars with flowers ($10 donation) and vigils ($5
offering each) for Holy Week and Easter. Flower offerings can be placed in the First Collection. Remember to
write your intentions on the envelope. Call the Rectory ( ) for Vigils.
PARISH MEMORIAL SOCIETY: We gratefully acknowledge the following donations: IMO ANN HUNTZINGER: $100 from Steve and Margaret
Mistysyn. IMO JOHN LUTSKY: $25 from Ann Padelsky; $10 from Mary Lou and Pinky. IMO MARGARET PLEVA: $50 from Joseph and
Arlene Quesada; $10 each from Katherine Chelak, Lucy Barnetsky. IMO ANNA YAKABOSKY: $30 from Joe Yakabosky; $20 each from
Ed Yakabosky, Mary Ann and Frank Kuchta. IMO ALICE DORAN MURPHY: $50 from Cam and Jayne D’Attilio; $25 each from Ellen
Doran and Family, Don, Peggy and Christopher Butler, Harry J. and Diane Brown; $20 each from John Hudock, Anna Warhola, Bobby and
Linda Brennan, Diane and Harold Krammes, Karen and Kathleen Paul, Musiorusky Family, Kathy Bainbridge, Cosette Pohronezny, Robert
and Luana Butensky, Betty Sabadish; $15 from Joe and Teresa Gleason; $10 each from Martha Wasser, Catherine Harley and Albert
Evans, Phylis Rada, Sarah Donahue, Helen Mills, Tom and Mary Ann Heean; $5 from Debbie Gregitis. REQUIESCANT IN PACE!
NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL NEWS: In need of host families for international exchange students for the school year. Families
provide a bedroom, desk or work area, and meals. Students come with their own insurance and spending money. Their tuition is paid, and
they can ride the bus. A monthly stipend is provided to offset food costs. Share your traditions, and learn about another culture without
leaving the country! It’s a great experience for empty-nesters and for families with children of all ages. For more information, please contact
Maureen Challenger at ADDRESS CHANGES: Call the Rectory ( ) if you are moving, relocating or changing your phone number so we can update
our records. Please save us the expense of undeliverable letters. It is a matter of courtesy to your Parish. Thanks for your help!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORSHIP AT BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION: 1) You must be a fully initiated member of the
Church, i.e. have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. 2) You must be at least 16 years of age. 3) You
must be a practicing Catholic, i.e. attending Mass weekly and receiving the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Penance on a regular basis.
Do not ask for exemptions from the aforementioned requirements!
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 – HOLY WEEK: The Church Year’s Holiest Week begins with our main Palm Sunday Liturgy and
Procession at 4:00 PM today. Please make time to attend this Mass and all the major Liturgies of Holy Week and
Easter. Show your love for God by your attendance! Pastoral Note: SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 3:00 PM.
APRIL 1 – EASTER FOOD SALE: Homemade fresh kielbasa ($8.00 per 2lb link). PRE-ORDER ONLY. Call
the Rectory ( ). Frozen pierogi are also available. ($7.00 per dozen, walk-ins only).
PICK-UP IS TODAY, Parish Center, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.