h 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time Blood Drive Stewarding the Gift of Time

June 1, 2008 ny June 1, 2008 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

“And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on
Readings for Mass Be Cool Annual Eucharistic Congress them will be like a fool who built his house on sand.” Matthew 7:26
We all invest so much time, energy and resources into building
June 1, 2008 June 8, 2008 Many of our elderly and needy people do not The annual Eucharistic Congress on the weekend of June 20/21 offers our material home. Yet, it is not our permanent home. Our true
have air conditioners or fans to use during us all the opportunity to strengthen and grow in our faith. Additionally,
home will be with God someday. Do we spend time, talent and
1st Reading Dt 11:18, 26-28, 32 Hos 6:3-6 these upcoming hot months. On the weekend the Congress presents parishioners in the Archdiocese with a unique
opportunity—to exercise their baptismal call to stewardship by becom- treasure to build a strong foundation for our heavenly home?
2nd Reading Rom 3:21-25, 28 Rom 4:18-25 of June 14/15, the St. Vincent de Paul Society Or do we only put our efforts into an earthly home, which will
will take up a collection of box fans and/or ing a Congress Volunteer. Archbishop Gregory invites you to prayer-
Gospel Mt 7:21-27 Mt 9:9-13 fully consider sharing your gifts of time and talent on the weekend of be blown away like sand?
window air conditioners to be donated to senior centers and
June 20/21, at the 2008 Eucharistic Congress. The Congress will be
households within our community. If you can make a donation, held at the Georgia International Convention Center. Volunteers are
Rosary Group Invitation and Prayers
I would like to invite everyone to join the Rosary Group to pray the
please place it under the portrait of St. Matthew in the narthex.
Our SVdP case workers will use your cash donations to buy fans
required in many different areas of the Congress, including all Tracks,
Ushers, Security, etc. If you would like to volunteer, or fore more in-
Adult ♫ Choir Rehearsals ♫ Youth
rosary with us Thursday mornings after the 9:00 Mass. If you want for needy families throughout the season. For information con- formation, please go to www.archatl.com/congress or check with the
Tuesdays from 7:00-9:30PM Sundays from 12:00-1:30PM
us to pray for someone, please call Helen Martin 770.463.3697. tact Bill Leslie at 770.463.0069. On behalf of the people this office. In order to plan accordingly, volunteer registration closes on
drive will benefits, thank you! April 30th. Of particular need are volunteers for the Kid Track (the
number of children participating depends on the number of volun- Young Adult Ministry
For those interested in visiting Fr. Vic’s blog, teers). Are you in your 20s or 30s? Do you know someone who is? Come
the address is http://padrevic.blogspot.com/ meet other married and single Catholic young adults from Coweta and
Calendar of Upcoming Events Fayette county parishes. We meet for social and spiritual events. Con-
We welcome the following tact Pamela to receive monthly emails with event details: 404-934-
Notes from the Parish Office... June 3 9:30AM Church Cleaning
new parishioners to our Parish Family 4115 or ugapamela@aol.com
Parish Registration—Welcome to all new families/individuals. June YAM Calendar See Bulletin Board Julia Lech
Please register as soon as possible. Membership is a condition for Saint Matthew Catholic Church
the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, Confir- Thank you “Circle of Friends”
mation and Marriage. Registration is also required before: the parish After a tornado hit our house on Mother’s Day the Circle of Religious Education News Vacation Bible School Supply List
can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental Friends provided us with dinner for 10 days. We had a wide vari- Parish School of Religion Registration for 2008-2009
sponsors, a parish verification form for catholic schools can be The following is a list of supplies needed for “God’s Big Backyard”:
ety of delicious home cooked meals and enjoyed everything. It Registration for PSR is being held between April 20 and June 1, 2008. shredded wheat cereal, marshmallow cream, E.L. Fudge cookies,
signed, and registration in our PSR program. Registration packages Early registration ensures the proper allocation of resources so that the
helped reign in the chaos of moving. We really appreciate you fruit Newton cookies, mini marshmallows, gummi Lifesavers, deco-
are available in the parish office or on the table at the back of the parish has the ability to run an effective PSR program. Tuition must
church. and are blessed to be a part of the Saint Matthew Parish Family. rating gels, graham crackers, pudding cups, raisins, round crackers,
The Langley and Todd Families accompany the registration form. Any registration received after June 1
spreadable cheese, shoestring licorice, mini M&Ms, chocolate
Using the Facility—Facility usage is determined on a first will be charged a late fee of $15 PER CHILD. New parishioners who
have registered with the Parish after the June 1 deadline will not be syrup, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, twin-
come first serve basis so schedule early. The more we grow the
A parishioner once asked his pastor; “Father, when is it enough? charged the late fee. Tuition is as follows: One Child-$45—Two Chil- size sheets in tan and blue, markers, quart and gallon size plastic
smaller our space seems to be and the greater need we have for
working together during the year to schedule events, meetings, When do I know that I have given enough back to God?” dren-$75—Three or more Children-$100. Registration forms and PSR bags, 2 boxes craft sticks (plain wood), 3-5 bags dum-dum lolli-
workshops, classes, training, etc. Please call the church office to The wise priest responded to his parishioner by saying; “You Handbooks are available in the narthex or from Deacon Gayle or the pops, white roll paper (for banner), white cardstock, cheerful stick-
schedule. should stop giving back to God, when He stops blessing you. church office. ers, white posterboard, sandpaper, buttons, scraps of felt, textured
When our God stops showering you and your loved ones with ribbon and lace, adhesive foam stickers, pasta shells or twists, glue,
All Ministers—If you are actively ministering don’t be surprised Women’s Faith Formation for 2008
swim rings, sponge/water balls, pool (big enough to fit 3-5 rings),
when your ministry head gives you a volunteer application. Archdi- His love is when you should stop giving back to God. The next meeting of Women's Faith Formation will take place on
Indeed, every breath we take is an expression of God’s gener- Monday evening, June 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm in room 3. We are discussing 5+ beach balls, 4 hula hoops, 2 big appliance boxes, 2 jump ropes,
ocesan Policy requires us to have a volunteer application for every-
osity towards us, so it is fitting that, when we stop breathing, the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver. old sheets, ribbon, bean bags or sponge balls – 3 sets of 3 different
one who performs a ministry. Additionally, if you have contact with
children or vulnerable adults it is required that you watch a “Safe we should stop thanking God and expressing our gratitude to All women of the parish are invited to come. For more information, colors, water balloons, plastic grocery bags. Please contact Kiki
Environment Video” on sexual abuse and complete several related Him. Until then we should continue to express our thanks to please call Sally Peters at 770-486-7374. Kane @ 770-486-9347 with any questions. Please place items in
forms. If you have any questions about this process please either our Heavenly Father by giving back.” God’s BIG BACKYARD Where kids have a blast serving Jesus! baskets marked “VBS” in Narthex by June 8.
ask your ministry head or call the church office. Vacation Bible School at St. Matthew June 9-13, 2008 from 9:00 am to
Bulletin Deadline—Announcements and notices for the Dinner for our Graduating Seniors noon.Registration is underway and will continue until June 1st. If you Financial Giving
register before May 18th you’ll receive a free tee shirt. After the 18th
bulletin must be submitted by noon on Tuesday for the following June 14th after Mass
Sunday bulletin. You may e-mail them to rtodd@saintmatthew.us.
Calling all juniors and juniors’ parents to prepare and serve the
tee shirts cannot be ordered so register early. Registration fee is $15/ in our Parish Family
or fax them to 770.964.1228. first child, $10/each additional child per family and is open to parish-
senior dinner. Last year was our first year to have a celebration ioners and friends outside the parish ages 4 to 5th grade. Contact Kiki May 25, 2008
for our graduates. We did it in conjunction with the presentation Kane at 770.486.9347 if you have questions. We are fortunate this year
Mass Intentions of the scholarships and everyone had a great time. In order to to have a 3 year old class—space is limited so register early! Offertory $11,906.00
have some continuity we decided that the juniors and their par- Confirmation Pictures Given in checks & envelopes (197) $10,651.00
Tuesday 9AM St. Matthew Hispanic Ministry
ents should be responsible for the dinner. Confirmation Pictures are ready to be picked-up in the narthex this
Wednesday 6PM St. Matthew Office Ministers Please call Shari Diffley (770)631-4193 with your name and weekend. Parish Debt Reduction $133.00
number and we will coordinate the festivities. Sen- Men’s Faith Formation Group St. Vincent de Paul Society $3,434.99
Thursday 9AM St. Matthew Social Justice Ministry
iors, we also need you to RSVP for the date. We June 10, to continue studying the Gospel of Matthew in order to better
Saturday 5PM Tom & Marguerite Gresham need to know your name, school and number at- prepare ourselves to understand the Evangelist's message we'll be hear- Upcoming Second Collections
Other Second Collections $4,321.00
tending. We look forward to another great time ing throughout this Church year. All men of the parish are invited to
Sunday 8:30AM St. Matthew Parish Family join us at 7:00 pm. For more information call Deacon Gayle at the June 1—No second collection
and the beginning of a tradition. Congratulations
Sunday 11AM Charles & Catharine Gallagher to the seniors. church or email deacongayle@saintmatthew.us. June 8—No second collection