St. Matthew Catholic Church – Tyrone, PA

Pentecost Sunday

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

“The Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.”
John 14: 26

The materialism of our society lures us to concentrate more on what we want than on what God wants for us and from us. It is good to know that when we are confused by our stewardship responsibilities, we can call on the Holy Spirit to show us the way.

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked,
where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst.

John 20: 19

Weekend Mass Schedule:
– Saturday at 5:00 PM
– Sunday at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Weekday Mass Schedule:
– Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM
Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule:
– Vigil – 7:00 PM
– 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 4:00 PM till 4:30 PM or anytime upon request.

May 18 – 26, 2013

Sat. – 5:00 PM – Joe Fresh – Family
Sun.– 8:00 AM – Pete Getz – Wife, Judy Getz
10:30 AM – For the People of the Parish – the Pastor
Mon.– 8:00 AM – Nancy Kost – Kost Family
Tues.– 8:00 AM – Harry K. Sickler, III – Family
Wed. – 10:00 AM – Joseph DiDomenico – SMS Faculty
Thurs.- 8:00 AM – Fred Thomas – Bob & Lois Whiteford
Fri. – 8:00 AM – For the Poor Forgotten Souls in
Purgatory – Jerry & Sue Burkholder
Sat. – 5:00 PM – Joseph Minerich – Margaret Baker
Sun. – 8:00 AM – David Cowher – Rose, John, & Judy
10:30 AM– For the People of the Parish – the Pastor

If you would like to have Mass celebrated for special intentions or for the deceased members of your family or friends please stop by or call the parish office.

On the day of Pentecost when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ’s Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, manifested, given, and communicated as a divine person: of his fullness, Christ, the Lord, pours out the Spirit in abundance. On that day, the Holy Spirit is depicted symbolically as tongues of fire that come to rest upon the apostles. This image is most appropriate for the event in the upper room in Jerusalem and the events that follow. Why does the spirit come to rest upon the apostles as fire and in no other symbol such as the dove that also represents peace that they so desperately need or as the same cloud that took Jesus on the day of his ascension to heavenly glory? First and foremost, this is a moment of transformation for the apostles. During the early ministry, the apostles were full of questions, misunderstandings, and fear. Upon receipt of the Holy Spirit as fire, they are empowered with wisdom, understanding, and courage. They are now able to fulfill the call of the Lord to make disciples of all nations. Second, and in conjunction with the first, they are called to become prophets of the new age, speaking with the Lord’s own voice and for their new found faithfulness being subject to the fate of persecution like the prophets of old.

Sun. – DONUT SUNDAY
Mon. – 7:00 PM –Baptism Class (GS)
Wed. – 10:00 AM – SMS Mass
3:30 PM – Rosary
Thurs. – 7:00 PM – Boy Scouts (H)
Fri. – 6:00 PM – Bingo

May 25/26 Lectors
Weekdays – 8:00 AM – S. Hall
Sat. 5:00 PM – R. Parker, T. Jeffries, S. Friday
Sun. 8:00 AM – A. Patton, G. Patton, S. Sharer
10:30 AM – L. Gavazzi, S. Gavazzi, M. Panasiti

May 25/26 – Altar Servers
Sat. 5:00 PM – T. Hoover, R. Burger
Sun.- 8:00 AM – A. & E. Pearson
10:30 AM – S. Isenberg, K. Cowher

May 25/26 – EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF THE EUCHARIST
Weekdays – R. Long
Sat 5:00 PM – C. Golden, S. Lewis, T. Scordo
Sun. 8:00 AM – F. Gurekovich, B/S Hall, S. Toney
10:30 AM – P. Baran, D. Castagnola, ME Jones

May 25/26 – Music Ministry
Sat.. 5:00 PM – Aye (Sarah)
Sun. 8:00 AM – Aye (Laura)
10:30 AM – Aye (Marlena)

May $ Counters
M. Baker, V. Frantz, C. Haag

May 20 – Rosary Leader
7:30 AM – R. Hagg

Church Cleaners
G. Ray, D. Zakrzwski, L. Hoover, G. Patton

There will be a baptism preparation class on Mon., May 20th at 7 PM in the gathering space. If you are interested in attending, please call the church office to register.

Chances for Charity” fundraiser is going on. Tickets are $50. Top prize is $5000. Tickets are available in the church office now. Deadline is June 2.

At Delgrosso’s is sponsored by Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown on Sunday June, 30th
Many highlights are planned. See the Flyers in the back of the church and gathering space for details. Use the discounted vouchers (each person needs one) for admission Liturgy with Bishop Mark is at 3 PM.