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Blood Drive
June 1, 2008 “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who
Have you ever asked yourself or someone else? 9:30 am to 1:00 pm believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” John 3:16
Readings for Mass
Please sign up How do you say “thank you” to the God who has
May 18, 2008 May 25, 2008 Is a divorced person automatically excommunicated from
the Catholic Church?
for an appointment. given His only Son to us? What can you give back in
1st Reading Ex 34:4-6, 8-9 Dt 8:2-3, 14-16 Does an annulment cost thousands of dollars? return? A life of stewardship is the only way to truly
2nd Reading 2 Cor 13:11-13 1 Cor 10:16-17 Do only Catholic marriages need to be submitted to a tribu- Next New Orleans “Helping Hands” Trip show your love and appreciation to God. A life of
nal? Set for October stewardship is a life of giving back time, talent and
Gospel Jn 3:16-18 Jn 6:51-58 If an annulment is granted will the children be illegitimate? Planning Meeting—Sunday, May 18th treasure to God.
Does it take three to five years for a tribunal to decide of an
Noonan Scholarship annulment? The next "Helping Hands" trip for St. Matthew is planned for a
Application Deadline Does anyone who applies, and waits long enough get an an- week in October. As part of the program sponsored by the Arch-
Annual Eucharistic Congress
nulment? diocese of New Orleans, we will be asked to help homeowners with
The deadline for applying to participate in the 2008 distribu- interior and exterior painting, insulation, drywall (sheetrock) instal- The annual Eucharistic Congress on the week-
tion of proceeds from the Noonan Scholarship Fund is 1:00 If children were born in the marriage, can an annulment be
lation, flooring, and/or some carpentry work or other unskilled la- end of June 20/21 offers us all the opportunity
pm on May 25th. Your written application letter must be granted? bor. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have a current to strengthen and grow in our faith. Addition-
turned in to Fr. Vic, any of the Pastoral Council members, or If the ex-spouse does not agree to an annulment will it be Tetanus vaccination. ally, the Congress presents parishioners in the
the church office staff by the deadline. granted? If you are interested in taking part in the next trip, helping to plan Archdiocese with a unique opportunity—to ex-
Is an annulment just “Catholic divorce”? and schedule it, or would like additional information, please come ercise their baptismal call to stewardship by be-
The letter should contain the name of the high school or Does an annulment mean that the marriage never took coming a Congress Volunteer. Archbishop
equivalent program you expect to graduate from this year, a to a planning meeting at 9:45 a.m. (Between the Masses) on Sunday,
place? May 18, in the Conference Room. Gregory invites you to prayerfully consider
statement that you are an active and supporting member of the sharing your gifts of time and talent on the
Is the tribunal like a courtroom, with judges, witnesses, and
St. Matthew Parish Family, a promise to continue your weekend of June 20/21, at the 2008 Eucharistic
lawyers?
education or training beyond high school within the next six
months, a mention of the school or program you are planning
Is the idea of an annulment pure legalism in the Catholic Religious Education News Congress. The Congress will be held at the Georgia International
Convention Center. Volunteers are required in many different areas
to enter, and your name, telephone number and address. Church? Parish School of Religion Registration for 2008-2009 of the Congress, including all Tracks, Ushers, Security, etc. If you
Questions should be directed to Deacon Gayle Peters at A great deal of misinformation surrounds the Catholic Registration for PSR is being held between April 20 and June 1, would like to volunteer, or fore more information, please go to www.
770.964.5804. Church’s laws concerning annulments. Some think that the 2008. Early registration ensures the proper allocation of re- archatl.com/congress or check with the office. In order to plan ac-
Church’s procedure for annulments amounts to nothing sources so that the parish has the ability to run an effective PSR cordingly, volunteer registration closes on April 30th. Of particular
program. Tuition must accompany the registration form. Any need are volunteers for the Kid Track (the number of children par-
Calendar of Upcoming Events other than “Catholic divorce,” while others feel that the
registration received after June 1 will be charged a late fee of ticipating depends on the number of adult volunteers).
process is too cumbersome, intrusive and expensive. The
May 20 9:30AM Church Cleaning truth of the matter, however, is that Church law concerning $15 PER CHILD. New parishioners who have registered with
the Parish after the June 1 deadline will not be charged the late
April YAM Calendar See Bulletin Board annulments both protects the sanctity of marriage and of-
fee. Tuition is as follows: One Child-$45—Two Children-$75—
For those interested in visiting Fr. Vic’s blog,
fers a compassionate response to those suffering the effects the address is http://padrevic.blogspot.com/
Three or more Children-$100. Registration forms and PSR
In honor of Mother’s Day this year of a union flawed from its inception. Handbooks are available in the narthex or from Deacon Gayle
$3,500.00 was donated to:
Catholic Relief Services in support of their emergency relief
A staff member from the Metropolitan Tribunal will be at or the church office. Host Families
Saint Matthew on Saturday, May 31st at 9:30 am to hold a Women’s Faith Formation for 2008 Host families needed to host Foreign Exchange Students who would
effort for thousands affected by cyclone Nargis in Myanmar workshop for anyone interested in attending. The next meeting of Women's Faith Formation will take place attend local High School. Students come for one school year only.
on Monday evening, May 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm in room 3. We Students will not smoke, drink or drive. Students have great insurance
We welcome the following Adult ♫ Choir Rehe arsals ♫ Youth are discussing the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha and their own spending money. Students speak some English and
new parishioners to our Parish Family World, by Joanna Weaver. All women of the parish are invited have good grades. For more information contact Ms. Jinx Ratcliffe at
Tuesdays from 7:00-9:30PM Sundays from 12:00-1:30PM 770.477.1376.
Moises, Maria, Adrian & Jose DeSantos to come. For more information, please call Sally Peters at 770-
Faustino Murguia, Julia Chavez 486-7374.
Alejandro Guerrero, Rachel & Hugh Murguia Dinner for our Graduating Seniors God’s BIG BACKYARD Where kids have a blast serving Jesus! Financial Giving
Alison & Philip Smith Calling all juniors and juniors’ parents to prepare and serve Vacation Bible School at St. Matthew June 9-13, 2008 from 9:00
the senior dinner. Last year was our first year to have a cele- am to noon.Registration is underway and will continue until June in our Parish Family
bration for our graduates. We did it in conjunction with the 1st. If you register before May 18th you’ll receive a free tee shirt.
Mass Intentions presentation of the scholarships and everyone had a great After the 18th tee shirts cannot be ordered so register early. Reg-
May 11, 2008
Tuesday 9AM Mary Quinnonez time. In order to have some continuity we decided that the istration fee is $15/first child, $10/each additional child per fam- Offertory $17,618.00
juniors and their parents should be responsible for the dinner. ily and is open to parishioners and friends outside the parish
Wednesday 6PM St. Matthew VBS Coordinators ages 4 to 5th grade. Contact Kiki Kane at 770.486.9347 if you Given in checks & envelopes (242) $16,589.00
Please call Shari Diffley (770)631-4193 with your name and
Thursday 9AM Zina Ingianni number and we will coordinate the festivities. Seniors, we also have questions. We are fortunate this year to have a pre-school Parish Debt Reduction $632.00
need you to RSVP for the date. We need to know your name, (3 year old) class—space is limited so register early!
Saturday 5PM Raymond Slattery Second Collection
Upcoming Second Collections $3,799.00
school and number attending. Confirmation Pictures
Sunday 8:30AM Larry Cudsik We look forward to another great time and the beginning of a Confirmation Pictures are ready to be picked-up in the narthex May 17—Catholic Communications
tradition. Congratulations to the seniors. this weekend.
Sunday 11AM St. Matthew Parish Family May 25—St. Vincent de Paul Society