Heartfelt Thanks---I want to thank my wonderful parish family

October 26, 2008 ny 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time for all of your prayers, thoughts, cards and yummy food during
my recent surgery and continuing recuperation. I have been
What will the Gallup ME25 Congregational Engagement sur-
vey really measure?
overwhelmed by your love and support. All of your prayers and In November, our St. Matthew parish family will participate in a written
Readings for Mass Purchase Your Tickets Today! actions have lifted me up and helped me to feel surrounded by survey which will measure our level of congregational engagement. We
Fun at the Falcon God’s love. You have truly been acting as Jesus’ hands and arms. will discover how spiritually healthy our parish really is. We will learn
October 26, 2008 November 2, 2008 Falcon Field ~ Dixie Wing Hangar Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sally Peters where we stand now, so that we can examine what changes we can
Peachtree City, GA make, both on the parish level as well as individually, to foster growth
1st Reading Ex 22:20-26 Wis 3:1-9
2nd Reading 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Rom 5:5-11
November 1, 2008 ~ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Religious Education News as an engaged and committed parish, as good stewards of the many gifts
$50 per person God has given us so generously, and as disciples of our Lord Jesus.
Gospel Mt 22:34-40 Jn 6:37-40
Fr. Vic begins the series “Altar and Table: An In-Depth Journey
Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend. through the Mass” The survey will measure 12 congregational engagement items. Some of
You….. Could be a lucky winner at the Casino Night gala at Falcon Fr. Vic invites you to be part of an eight-part study of the source and
these include:
Adult Choir Rehearsals! Field on November 1st. It’s an entire evening of fun and excitement, summit of our Catholic life. Beginning Monday evening, November 3, • In my parish, my spiritual needs are met.
Tuesday, Oct. 28th AND Thursday, Nov. 6th starting with~ at 7:00 p.m., and continuing Mondays and Wednesdays through De- • The spiritual leaders in my parish seem to care about me as a person.
Dinner by Carrabba’s cember 1st (with no session on November 26th due to the Thanksgiv- • As a member of my parish, my opinions seem to count.
Youth Choir Rehearsals! ing Holiday), our Pastor will guide adults and young adults through the
Sunday, Oct. 26th - Rehearsal Desserts by Georgia Shrimp Company • The other members of my parish are committed to spiritual growth.
Coffee by Starbucks history, structure, meaning, symbolism, and reality that is the Sacra- • In my parish, I have opportunities to learn and grow.
Sunday, Nov. 2nd - Rehearsal ment and the Sacrifice of the Mass.
You can’t beat that menu! • In the last month, I have invited someone to participate in my parish.
All confirmed teens of Saint Matthews! Saint Matthew Parish has a
In addition, you’ll have a chance to play your Vegas-type gaming fa- In addition to the 12 congregational engagement items, you’ll also have
Rosary Group Invitation and Prayers vorites, such as blackjack, poker, craps table and more, with danc-
group for you. SMAT7 stands for Saint Matthew's Anointed Teens
with the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to help Confirmed the opportunity to rank yourself on 9 different spiritual commitment
I would like to invite everyone to join the Rosary Group to pray the ing to live music provided by Catholic teens at Saint Matthew Parish, maintain an ongoing relation- items. Some of these are:
rosary with us Thursday mornings after the 9:00 Mass. If you want ship with their faith, create opportunities for faith formation, and pro-
us to pray for someone, please call Helen Martin 770.463.3697. ♫The Peachtree Jazz Edition♫ vide a community for sharing and learning with other Catholic teens • My faith is involved in every aspect of my life.
Besides all this, chances for great prizes and an opportunity to ob- year round. We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month • My faith gives me inner peace.
tain exciting auction items. from 7-9 PM for fun, fellowship, and planning. We meet at the homes • Because of my faith, I have forgiven people who have hurt me deeply.
SPORTS TICKER....Our parish basketball team fought hard and
of different teens in the Parish, and occasionally other places. To find • I will take unpopular stands to defend my faith.
played St. Gabriel close from the opening tip last weekend but we fell All to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Societies of ~
to the Fayetteville team 29-22 in Catholic men's league action at the out about our next meeting and location, contact Todd Wilmore at
Determining parish engagement is just the first step. Implementing
Our Lady of Mercy gym. We had a well rounded effort offensively ª St. Matthew in Tyrone 678-850-6552 or email twilmore@numail.org.
ª Holy Trinity in Peachtree City
changes that will help us to improve our engagement numbers is the
led by Brandon Hellenbrand with 8 points and Ruben Romero with 7 Women’s Faith Formation next step. GIFTED in Christ is a new ministry at St. Matthew which
ª St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan
but it was our outstanding defense that kept the game close. Plan to Women's Faith Formation will meet on October 27, 2008 at 7:00 pm will launch us on this journey to improve our engagement. You will be
support our team on Sunday, October 26 when we take on St. Mary in the conference room at church. We continue our discussion of The hearing much more about GIFTED in Christ in November. This is an
Magdalene at 2 p.m. at the Mercy gym. Admission is free but he ex- Calendar of Upcoming Events Shack by William P. Young. All women of the parish are welcome. exciting new ministry that will help each and every one of you discover
citement priceless! RCIA your God-given talents and find ways to best use those talents to build
October 28 9:30AM Church Cleaning up your parish, your community and your family. However, before we
Our lives sometimes go through seasons of change; of closeness to
We welcome the following October YAM Calendar See Bulletin Board God and distance from him. Yet God the Father’s love is steadfast and can begin this journey, we need to take our engagement “snapshot”….
ever-present to those who seek with a sincere heart, no matter what the ME25 survey is that snapshot.
new parishioners to our Parish Family The Tyrone Library is open for early voting: sins or situations have caused separation. If you have thoughts about
Jose & Guillermina Cornejo Avalos October 27th through October 31st You are a very important member of this parish family, and your honest
becoming Catholic and beginning a new “season” in your life, contact
Jose Luis & Tracy Cortez opinion counts very, very much. We thank you for your participation.
From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm King Cooper at (770) 774-1182 for more information.
If you have any questions regarding the ME25 survey, congregational
Victor & Maria Cruz As we celebrate All Saints Day, and recall those “living witnesses” of
Adrian & Maricela Cruz Villalobos engagement, or GIFTED in Christ, please contact Deacon Bill Hamp-
Francisco & Estela De La Cruz Gomez Greeting Card Drive Here Today! the joy and peace that living the Catholic life can bring, let us ask the ton in the office or Lisa Lowther (770-463-9031).
saints’ intercession for those who are thinking about finding out more
Martha De La Cruz Gonzalez During weekends October 25/26 and November 1/2, the St. Mat-
about the Church. If someone you know wants to know more about
Juan & Beatriz De Los Santos Reyes thew Prison Ministry volunteers will be collecting unused Thanksgiv- Visit Fr. Vic’s blog at
the Church, contact King Cooper, RCIA Coordinator or call if you
ing and Christmas Cards. We have a collection box in the Narthex.
Jose & Yolanda De Santos
These cards are distributed to prisoners to send to their family mem-
have questions or would like further information at (770) 774-1182. http://padrevic.blogspot.com/
Juan & Maria De Santos Bible Study
bers. Also, we are happy to take cards for other occasions, i.e. Birth-
Mario De Santos
Esteban & Marcela De Santos
day, as they can be used by the prisoners too. If you have questions, Daytime Bible study will continue Tuesday, October 28th from 10:15 Financial Giving in our Parish Family
please contact Barbara 770.486.8745. Thank you for your kindness. to 11:30 am in room 3. All are invited. No previous experience is nec-
Abel & Maricela De Santos Barboza essary. Please join us as we explore God's word together! For more
information contact Doris Cooper at 770.632.0426 or Linda Spencer at
October 19, 2008
Ministry Highlight
Mass Intentions 770.632.8880. Offertory $12,695.50
Social Justice Ministry First Reconciliation Preparation Begins!
Tuesday 9AM Lil Jones Given in checks & envelopes (223) $11,605.00
This ministry exists to identify opportunities for the members of The beginning class for those children preparing to receive the Sacra-
Wednesday 6PM Ronald Viers the parish to actively participate in the Social Justice Ministry of the ment of First Reconciliation will be held this weekend, Sunday, Octo- Parish Debt Reduction $485.00
Catholic Church and in our community. In so doing participants ber 26, from 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Victory school. Classes
Thursday 9AM Ambrose & Juliana Okoro will take place every Sunday afternoon from now through December Second Collection $1,783.50
witness Christ to the world and in particular to those in society who
are most vulnerable. Here is a wonderful opportunity to actively 14, except for Thanksgiving holidays (November 23 & 30). The chil-
Saturday 5PM Dearly Departed dren will receive the Sacrament during the Parish Communal Penance Upcoming Second Collections
practice stewardship in answer to our baptismal call to discipleship.
Sunday 8:30AM St. Matthew Parish Family For more information about this ministry please contact Cynthia Service on Thursday, December 18. We ask your prayers for these October 19—World Mission
Welsh 770-252-3475. young members of the St. Matthew Parish Family as they take this next
Sunday 11:00AM Fr. Kevin Peek step in their spiritual journey. October 26—No second collection