29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 16, 2016 Saturday, October 15 4:30PM Rose & John Duff Sunday, October 16

7:30AM Edward Garbacz 9:30AM Camillo & Antoinetta Dellosa 11:30AM Vincent Wolfrom (10

th Anniversary)

Monday, October 17 8:15AM Mary Kolbalowski Tuesday, October 18 8:15AM Rita O’Donnell Wednesday, October 19 8:15AM Ms. J. Jeffee Thursday, October 20 8:15AM Louis Amadio Friday, October 21 8:15AM Ed & Nancy Cannon Saturday, October 22 4:30PM Bernard J. Murray III Sunday, October 23

7:30AM James W. Williams

9:30AM Edward Duff 11:30AM Lois Fenerty Mary Miller

Pray for the sick: Tom Tone, David Talone, JoAnn LaSorsa,

Marie Carney, Greg Atkinson, Sophie Grabowski, Msgr.

Robert Grudowski, Anthony Bonanno, Joanne Toth, Theresa

Lenczewski, Luke Birkhead, Erik Kozlowski, Marlene

Salkowski, Roselie Partenheimer, John Walski, Carl Reiff,

Joseph Blaszczak, Patrick Kelly, Sean McGonagle, Mary Pierce, Brian

Dunlevy, Sr. Jean Streibig, Stephanie Hathaway, Charles Streibig,

Theresa McGrath, Kylie Reiff, Nikki Dolan, Joseph Rozecki, Betty

DiCola, Shawn Gallen, Eduardo Gloria, Molly Glick, Deb Smith, Ann

Campbell, Francina Capolingua, Cathy Pierlott, Lynn Bowman, James

Sousa, James Gauger, Emilia Bello Jones, Rita VanBuskirk, Caroline

Smerecki, Joan Pierce, Kevin Miller, Mike Ancin, Rylan Borys, Susan

Minnick, Ann Greco, Jessica Jara, Leanne Purcell, Joe Lotito, Matt

McNamee, Kendall Soltys, Concezio Lelii, William McGrath, Carl Pierce,

Ursula Kozlowski, Benedetto McDaniels, Kevin Kelly, Emily Armstrong,

Charles Lare, Joanne Kalacinski, Mary DiMedio, Sue Stephan, Anna

Marie Ferrier, Mary Stoffel, Jeri McClennen, John Boccella, Felicia

Rzeznik, Pat Rowe, Jim Bokoski, Hans Pawling, Margie Burghart, Jack

Susskind, Kristen Lafferty, Claudia Geppert, Thomas Waszena, Debbie

Miller Hannon, Barbara Laranko, Robert Berk, Joseph Pierce, Irene

Barnes, Anna Marie Berry, Emma Forlini, Paul & Family, John Dalton,

Edward Clinton, Dennis Frattore

George Zapien Sr., Elvira De Santis, Joseph Romano

Staff Sgt Daniel Furtak, Lt. Michelle R. McNally, SSKC

Terence J. McNally Jr., Sgt. Robert Bonneau, Andrew Midgett, Jonathan Staats, Col. Shawn McGinley, Lt. Col Evah McGinley, The 108

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Wing McGuire AFB, Matthew Horning, 1st Lt. Stanley J. Reimer III, SR Brett Pellicciotti, LCPL

Thomas Mazzochetti, Robert Catapano U.S. Army 101st

Airborne, Michael Bondra, Senior Airman Jacob Shoemaker.

CELEBRANTS MASS SCHEDULE 10/15 4:30 Fr. Ryan 10/16 7:30 Fr. Ryan 9:30 Msgr. Owens 11:30 Fr. Heron 10/22 4:30 Fr. Heron 10/23 7:30 Fr. Heron 9:30 Fr. Ryan 11:30 Fr. McGuinn 10/29 4:30 Fr. McGuinn 10/30 7:30 Msgr. Owens 9:30 Fr. Heron 11:30 Fr. Ryan

Pre-Jordan Instructions: The Sacrament of Baptism is administered in church on the first three Sundays of each month following the 11:30 A.M. Mass. In preparation for having a child Baptized, parents are required to attend “Pre-Jordan Instructions.” Classes are

the 1st Tuesday of each month. The next class is

Tuesday, November 8 at 7PM in church. You will be required to attend a class if this is the Baptism of your first child. To schedule your Baptism go to www.stmatthewparish.com

All Souls Day Service of RemembranceAll Souls Day Service of RemembranceAll Souls Day Service of RemembranceAll Souls Day Service of Remembrance ““““Remember, Reflect, RejoiceRemember, Reflect, RejoiceRemember, Reflect, RejoiceRemember, Reflect, Rejoice”””” Saint Matthew ChurchSaint Matthew ChurchSaint Matthew ChurchSaint Matthew Church

Wednesday, November 2, 2016Wednesday, November 2, 2016Wednesday, November 2, 2016Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Mass 7:00pmMass 7:00pmMass 7:00pmMass 7:00pm

AAAAnnnn Evening of Prayer to give thanks for allEvening of Prayer to give thanks for allEvening of Prayer to give thanks for allEvening of Prayer to give thanks for all who havewho havewho havewho have

gone before us…gone before us…gone before us…gone before us…

“We loved them during life. “We loved them during life. “We loved them during life. “We loved them during life.

May our prayerMay our prayerMay our prayerMay our prayers accompany them now into s accompany them now into s accompany them now into s accompany them now into the House of God.” the House of God.” the House of God.” the House of God.”

CCD

First Penance will be on March 13, 2017 at 6:30PM in church First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11AM Confirmation will be on Sunday, April 2, 2017 AT 3PM

Notice Class Change for CCD

Nov. 27th will be class #12

December 4 is cancelled ...all invited to Breakfast with Santa after 9:30 Mass. Thank you

takes place every Sunday at the 9:30AM Mass. All children are invited from the altar to the sacristy to share in a child-like

presentation of the Readings of the Day. They return after the Prayer of the Faithful. Parents and older siblings are encouraged to accompany younger children.

ALTAR SERVERS: Are you 10 years old or older? Do you want to help in the parish? Join the St. Matthew’s Altar Servers. If you are interested email stmatthewrectory@verizon.net.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: We most ‘warmly’ invite you to be a part of this Ministry by meeting with us in the St. Vincent DePaul room Tuesday, November 8 at 7PM. If you know of someone who might like to receive a shawl,

please let us know-or make one yourself for someone special to you. Contact Alice O’Connor acaoc@verizon.net St. Matthew Book Club:

We will discuss 2 books of a spiritual nature; St. Francis of Assisi by GK Chesterton (October 26) and He Leadeth

Me by Father Walter Cizek (November 30). Meetings are held in the new Parish Center at 7 PM, ending at 8:15 PM. Enter

the Parish Center by way of the door nearest the front door of the Rectory. Come to listen to see if such a gathering is for you. We will return to our menu of fiction in January. Reading lovers unite!

WOMEN’S CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women’s bible study

that meets once a week to discuss Scripture as it relates to our everyday lives. If you are at all curious or just interested in meeting an amazing diverse group of women with one thing in common, the love of Christ, please join us for

coffee and lite bites on Wednesday, Oct 19th

at 6:30 PM in the St. Matthews Parish Center on Fayette Street, Conshohocken. Feel free to come alone or bring a friend, we’re a very welcoming group! Questions, please contact Judy Kukowski at JAKukowski@verizon.net or 610-331-2147. ST. MARY’S GOLDEN AGE CLUB: Meets every Thursday at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Three-dollar fee. Play Cards 9:00 AM Snacks 10 AM Lunch 11 AM Play Bingo 12 – 2:30 PM. Casino Trips: scheduled for the 2

nd Tuesday of each

month: November 8 & December 13. Bus leaves 9:00 AM from 11

th & Fayette, 9:15 AM from 3rd & Fayette, 9:30 AM

from St. Mary’s. Call Joe (610-825-4596). St. Matthew Senior Group: We will resume our monthly

meeting on October 19 at 12:30PM. We will meet in our new location at the St Matthew Parish Center. Any questions or concerns, or any new

member who would like to join, please call Pat Hanna@ 610-272-3610 or Kitty McNally @ 610-306-5575.

legacyoflifefoundation.org

For information about our

Matching Gift Program,

Legacy Alive Tours, or

Volunteering

please call

215-788-4051

25 S. Main Street #217 Yardley, PA 19067

October 9, 2016 WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR OFFERTORY

GIFTS LAST WEEKEND:

$12,739.00 Electronic giving $2,000.00 + $10,739.00 = $12,739.00

ELECTRONIC GIVING: Parish Giving is convenient

for you and there is NO COST for you to participate.

Contact Deacon Mike Kubiak at

deacon.mike.kubiak@comcast.net to register www.parishgiving.org or

www.stmatthewparish.com

WARM HEARTS-WARM BODIES: Coldwell Banker Preferred, 1207 Fayette st is a drop off point for "Warm Hearts. Warm Bodies" sponsored by the Montgomery County Assoc of Realtors. ALL size gently used or new coats are appreciated. Please clean out your closets & help the less fortunate"

CNA – Three PT positions available: (2) Part time weekend (Saturday/Sunday) position / day shift (7a-3p), sixteen (16) hrs. bi-weekly, and (1) Part time position / evening shift (two shifts 2-10p week days and two shifts 3-8p on weekend), twenty-six (26) hrs. bi-weekly, including alternate weekend (Saturday/Sunday) for small retirement community of religious sisters located in Rosemont, Pa. Also, Pool CNA, all shifts available. Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), one (1) yr. LTC exp. necessary with emphasis on person-centered care. Resumes can be sent via email or fax, EMAIL: jtoddhrdept@gmail.com Fax: 610-525-7752. EOE.

The Knights of Columbus JFK Council 4153 is holding a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, October 22 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 2710 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausages, coffee, and juice for only $8, adults, and $5, children 12 and under. No RSVP required – just show up with your appetite anytime during the event. For further info, call Mike McGuire @ 267-524-2371 or Lew Adams @ 610-864-1173.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2 Saturday, October 22

nd. Doors open at 6PM question

rounds start at 7PM - $20 per person. Food, drinks, raffles and prizes. Tickets are available at the door. Contact the fire house with any questions 610-828-4095

NEW HOURS FOR FOOD CUPBOARD: The food Cupboard will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM starting on Tuesday, October 11

th.

St. Matthew Cemetery: The new lots in the “St. Patrick Section" of the cemetery are selling fast. Not many remain. For any information on securing one of these lots please contact: Deacon Mike Kubiak at 610-828-0424 or email deacon.mike.kubiak@comcast.net.

This month St. Matthew

Parish will support

mothers and babies

through the Baby

Bottles for Life

Fundraiser for the

Legacy of Life

Foundation. On the weekend of October 15/16, every

parishioner will have the opportunity to help fill a bottle

with cash, checks, and spare change and help change a

life! Volunteers will distribute bottles at the end of all

masses, please take one home, fill it with coins, cash, or

checks, and return it to church when you come to mass

next week.

Legacy of Life

Foundation

funds two crisis

pregnancy

centers in Bucks

County and

Philadelphia that

serve over 500

families who

cannot provide

for simple baby

supplies. Many

of the women who come through our doors

believe they have no choice but abortion. They

may feel scared, alone, and totally

overwhelmed, not sure what to do, and may

have no one to talk to. The centers provide free

services such as pregnancy testing, counseling,

ultrasounds, and advocacy, as well as material and

financial support for women so that they are able

to receive the truth about their choice and be freed

from fear. Our support does not stop there! We

provide support and advocacy for women for

the 9 months of pregnancy, and for at least

three years after their babies are born!

In 2015 alone, with God’s grace, 386 women were

saved from abortion at our centers, and over 334,

and counting, have chosen life this year!

We are asking that you help us fill the bottles

with checks, coins or bills. Volunteers will be

available to collect your gifts. Any checks

should be made payable to Legacy of Life

Foundation with a memo “SMatthew Bottles”.

Thank you for your support!

Fr. Tom Heron’s Weekly Reflection Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,

Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!Welcome!

I rejoice in your presence with the Saint Matthew faith I rejoice in your presence with the Saint Matthew faith I rejoice in your presence with the Saint Matthew faith I rejoice in your presence with the Saint Matthew faith

worshiping community as we participate in the Divine worshiping community as we participate in the Divine worshiping community as we participate in the Divine worshiping community as we participate in the Divine

LitLitLitLiturgy fourgy fourgy fourgy for the 2r the 2r the 2r the 29999thththth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are We are We are We are

blessed by your desire to give thanks to Father, Son, and blessed by your desire to give thanks to Father, Son, and blessed by your desire to give thanks to Father, Son, and blessed by your desire to give thanks to Father, Son, and

Holy Spirit, both parishioners and guests. May you be Holy Spirit, both parishioners and guests. May you be Holy Spirit, both parishioners and guests. May you be Holy Spirit, both parishioners and guests. May you be

renewed in mind, heart and spirit through the Word and renewed in mind, heart and spirit through the Word and renewed in mind, heart and spirit through the Word and renewed in mind, heart and spirit through the Word and

Eucharist we share. Thanks for joiningEucharist we share. Thanks for joiningEucharist we share. Thanks for joiningEucharist we share. Thanks for joining us!us!us!us! Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm 121 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

One of the most crucial virtues is steadfastness. I recall with fondness my grandfather telling me in his thick Irish brogue, “Tommy boy, be steadfast, be stouthearted.” Steadfastness is constancy, resoluteness, and the willingness to remain faithful to one’s beliefs and goals. The novelist Jane Austen holds that steadfastness is central for developing all other virtues. For without steadfastness there is no willingness to make the necessary sacrifices and adjustments for acquiring the other virtues. Steadfastness is the virtue which empowers us to keep our commitments. Without steadfastness there is little hope that we would have the necessary strength of character to deal with the disappointments, frustrations, limitations, and betrayals that are a part of our lives. Simply put: without steadfastness all the other virtues lose their power. Why? Because virtue is not a part-time activity, but a consistent way of acting in our everyday lives. The first reading from Exodus recounts the story of the war between Israel and Amalek (a nomadic tribe). Moses must hold the “staff of God” in his hand so that the Israelites will win the battle. However, Moses grows tired and needs the help of Aaron and Hur. In the end, Joshua defeats Amalek. God practices steadfastness in His Covenant relationship with Israel. The leaders of Israel are called to do the same. Steadfastness is one of the key virtues for leaders. They must remain faithful and constant in the face of trials and difficulties, drawing their strength from Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Again, steadfastness is not something we develop on our own. We need a community which encourages and fosters this virtue. Besides leaders, the entire community of faith needs to grow in steadfastness. The Second letter of St. Paul to Timothy encourages both the leader and the community to remain faithful to the Gospel and the teachings of the Apostles. For this, it is essential to know and put into practice the correct teaching concerning Jesus. The temptation is great to abandon

the tradition for something novel and more to our personal taste. St. Paul powerfully captures the need for constancy and steadfastness. “I charge you to preach the Word, to stay with this task whether convenient or inconvenient—correcting, reproving, appealing—constantly teaching and never losing patience.” We need to practice steadfastness in our prayer life. We need to carry on a life-long dialogue with the Blessed Trinity. Prayer is more than the reading of a shopping list or a wish list. Prayer is a steadfast openness to God’s Word for our daily lives, and it is the courage to put that Word into practice. We are to be like the widow in our Gospel reading who will not stop until she is granted her request. She is persistent and determined. These are the qualities we need to develop in our prayer life. God always hears and responds to our prayers, although His response is not always what we expect. We need to develop a discerning spirit and constancy of heart so as to remain faithful to our baptismal identity. Constancy does not sulk, pout or give in to self-pity. Steadfastness is a fidelity to God’s will and a trust in His ways of love. Let us have steadfastness of spirit in our dealings with the Blessed Trinity and one another. Jesus wants to know if He will find any faith when He returns. Will He? Will He find steadfastness in our hearts and in this parish community? Let us pray that He will find both.

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