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Vincent de Paul Food Drive Tending Our Gardens Stewardship In Everyday Life
October 5, 2008 ny 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fellow Saint Matthew Parishioners,
“What have you done with the garden entrusted to you?” — Machado
We will be having a food drive on the weekend of October 11th
and 12th. Please bring non-perishable items and canned goods to
Readings for Mass Adult Choir Rehearsals!
be dropped off at the truck. Our local food pantries are saying
Many are familiar with the phrase “time, talent, and treasure” as a de-
Thursday, Oct. 9th AND Tuesday, Oct. 14th scription of Christian stewardship, and these are indeed important as-
October 5, 2008 October 12, 2008 that they especially need our help at this time! Please be generous. pects of it. However, stewardship is much more. It entails accepting all
Youth Choir Rehearsals! Thank you for all the support that you give to our ministry. aspects of our lives as gift, and inviting God into each.
1st Reading Is 5:1-7 Is 25:6-10a Sunday, Oct. 5th - NO Rehearsal
Sunday, Oct. 12th - Final Rehearsal In His Peace, Greg Gilbert, Saint Vincent De Paul Society I believe God cares deeply about how we take care of our bodies, emo-
2nd Reading Phil 4:6-9 Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 tions, and relationships. God wants us to use everything we have to bring
about the kingdom in our lives and the world around us.
Gospel Mt 21:33-43 Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Calendar of Upcoming Events Religious Education News In March of 2004, Bishop Robert Morneau gave a presentation on “The
Spirituality of Stewardship” at the annual Regional Stewardship Confer-
Ministry Highlight October 7 9:30AM Church Cleaning Women’s Faith Formation
ence in Atlanta.
Women's Faith Formation has returned to our normal schedule of meet-
Praying for Our Parish Family October YAM Calendar See Bulletin Board ing on the first and third Mondays of each month. Our next meeting is He presented this idea of stewardship as different gardens that we are
This simply involves praying for the unity and strength of our St. October 6, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the conference room at church. We con- called to tend in our lives. We will cover the difference gardens over the
Matthew Parish Family. Anyone, young or old, can participate. A Save the Date for an evening your family won't want to miss! tinue our discussion of The Shack by William P. Young. All women of next few weeks, as a guide for discernment.
printed prayer especially written for our Parish Family is available for St. Matthew Parish Fall Festival the parish are welcome. It is important to realize that this is simply a starting point: a tool to help
everyone to pray who signs up. This prayer is also located at the Saturday, October 25th - after the 5:00 pm mass RCIA you start asking your own questions. Only you can ultimately determine
front of the Gather Book. Contact for more information: Fr. Vic Come one come all for an evening full of family fun! In celebrating this month of Our Lady’s final journey to God in her glori- how God is calling you in your life.
770.964.5804. Delicious BBQ pork dinner catered by The Downtown Grill, Hay ous Assumption, let us ask her motherly intercession to draw souls to the It is important to note that this process should not necessarily be seen as
Rides, Bounce Houses for the kids, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Face Sacred Heart of her Son. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults a way of adding more tasks to your life, but as a call to balance and open-
SPORTS TICKER....We had a week off last weekend from Catholic Painting, Bon Fire with camp song singing and smores! (RCIA) is a journey too – of conversion to God and what he intends for ness. Stewardship addresses what we do in our lives, but more impor-
Men's Basketball League action but will resume play on Sunday, October 5 Old fashioned games (three legged race, water balloon toss, egg and us. RCIA is the process by which persons who was never baptized, or tantly how we do them.
when we take on our rivals from Holy Trinity. Tip off is 2 p.m. at the Our spoon race!) was baptized in other Christian tradition, become members of the
Cookie Baking Contest! Bring your best secret recipe to share with the As you read through the questions, check off areas in which you would
Lady of Mercy gym. Come out and cheer on your fellow parishioners in Church, a people on a pilgrimage to our Heavenly Father. Please contact
what should be a very exciting game. Admission is free. parish! Fr. Vic and Deacon Bill will judge! Prizes to the Top Three like to be more attentive or spend more energy. Feel free to star ques-
King Cooper at (770) 774-1182 for more information.
Cookie Recipes! tions related to areas where you are doing well. When you are done, go
Please look for RSVP sign in the back of the narthex so we can plan Bible Study back and circle one to three areas you want to work on.
Greeting Card Drive Coming Soon!!!!! accordingly. We need helpers - check out the volunteer sign up sheet as Daytime Bible study will begin Tuesday, October 7th from 10:15 to 11:30
During weekends October 25/26 and November 1/2, the Saint Mat- well! Many blessings ~ Gail Routon ~ 678-361-5166 am in room 3. All are invited. No previous experience is necessary. Garden of the Arts
Please join us as we explore God's word together!
thew Prison Ministry volunteers will be collecting unused Thanksgiv- For more information contact Doris Cooper at 770.632.0426 or Linda Our world would be a dull place without the many arts, which includes
ing and Christmas Cards for imprisoned persons. These cards are
distributed to prisoners to send to their family members. Also, we are Prison Ministry Spencer at 770.632.8880. many visual arts, music, drama, poetry, literature, dance, and many oth-
First Reconciliation Parents Orientation Meeting October 19th ers. We are called to support and explore artistic creativity, both what we
happy to take cards for other occasions, i.e. Birthday, as they can be A training weekend on Saturday/Sunday, October 11-12, 2008 from
personally have and those of others with particular gifts.
used by the prisoners too. If you have any questions, please contact 8:30-3:00 each day, to be held at Marist School to certify volunteer All parents of those children in the parish (normally in 2nd grade) who
Barbara at 770-486-8745. Thank you for your kindness. mentors for the “Thresholds” program. “Thresholds” is a structured are expecting to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time Do you want to spend more time developing a particular artistic talent?
program to train prisoners prior to release in the art of thoughtful deci- next spring are asked to come to an important meeting on October 19, in Do you support art in your local community?
sion making, through the use of mentors working one-on-one with the the LaSalette Day Chapel at 9:45 am (between the Masses). The meeting
Is there an artistic form that you’ve always wanted to try?
We welcome the following mentees. For information, contact Jim Powers, Prison Ministry Coordi- will discuss plans for preparation of the children to receive First Recon-
ciliation at the Parish Advent Communal Penance Service on December Would you like to take a class to learn music, dance, or another art form?
nator, Catholic Charities: 404-978-2781 or jpowers@archatl.com
new parishioners to our Parish Family 18, 2008, as a step toward receiving First Eucharist in April, 2009. Do you take time to notice the art around you?
Jose Alba Aguilar Rogelio & Aracely Acosta You…..Could be a lucky winner at the Casino Night gala at Falcon PRISM Do you stop to listen to (or read) those lyrics you think might be speak-
Martin & Elba Alejandre Gonzalo & Leticia Aguilar Hernandez Field on November 1st. It’s an entire evening of fun and excitement,
Maria & Ramon Arias Leopoldo & María Estela Aguilera Ortiz PRISM's first Group Service Project was held last Saturday which al- ing to you?
starting with~ lowed 12 teens to serve and give back to the community. We enjoyed
Antonio & Amparo Azpeitia Romo Cesar & Sara Aguilera Vasquez
ØDinner by Carrabba’s the company and hard work of Deacon Gayle and Alisha Gautreau. After
Fernando & Veronica Castaneda Fulgencio & Rosario Aguirre Rivera
ØDesserts by Georgia Shrimp Company spending four hours scraping and painting a house in Palmetto, the after-
Visit Fr. Vic’s blog at
Rafael & Maria Elena Bravo Ramirez Román & Maby Alanis Gonzalez
Salvador & Rosario Almanza Jimenez Alejandro & Laura Alba Barboza ØCoffee by Starbucks noon was spent hiking at Cochran Mill Nature Center. The NEXT SER- http://padrevic.blogspot.com/
Miguel & María Basulto López Candido & Veronica Anaya Plascencia VICE PROJECT is October 11 at Noah's Ark with a social event follow-
You can’t beat that menu!
Juan & Guadalupe Cardenas Mendoza Humberto & Kattia Araya Poveda
Rodolfo & Ana Isabel Castañeda Esparza Jose Avila In addition, you’ll have a chance to play your Vegas-type gaming favor-
ing. The first round of Olympics was held last Sunday with the House of
Judea taking first place, followed by Galilee. Thanks to Cheryl and Mike
Financial Giving in our Parish Family
Jose & Gabriela Becerra Chavez ites, such as blackjack, poker, craps table and more, with dancing Albers, Dori and Jerry Smerka, Rachelle Prevost, Lynn Clavo and the
to live music provided by SMAT7 group for their help! Thank you to the House of Judea for serv- September 28, 2008
ing a wonderful pasta lunch at our last meeting. The lunch for our Octo-
Mass Intentions ♫The Peachtree Jazz Edition♫ ber 12th meeting is hosted by the House of Canaan. Offertory $12,976.16
Besides all this, chances for great prizes and an opportunity to obtain PSR Teacher’s Meeting Given in checks & envelopes (224) $12,069.16
Tuesday 9AM Jean Moenk exciting auction items. PSR Teacher's Meeting on October 8 from 7 to 8:15 pm in the Confer-
Wednesday 6PM Catherine B. Kelly ence Room. All PSR Teachers and Assistants should attend. We will
Parish Debt Reduction $311.00
All to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Societies of ~
have dessert and discuss plans and progress for the year. Hope to see No Second Collection
Thursday 9AM Ambrose & Juliana Okoro ª St. Matthew in Tyrone you there.
ª Holy Trinity in Peachtree City
Saturday 5PM St. Matthew Parish Family ª St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan PSR Rosary Rally Upcoming Second Collections
Sunday 8:30AM Rachel LaPrade PSR Rosary Rally October 12 at 10 am at OLV. All parents are invited October 5—Semi-Annual Flower Fund
Ticket Information: Tim Thomas, 770-254-1371, 770-855-3497 or
to attend. Come and pray with us.
Sunday 11:00AM Jean Moenk email tmkkd@numail.org.
October 12—St. Vincent de Paul Society