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WORSHIP u SERVE u EVANGELIZE

807 Havens Corners Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230

614-471-0212 • www.stmatthew.net

As a community of believers who know,

love, and serve Jesus Christ, we celebrate the

sacramental life of the Church, proclaim the

saving message of Christ, and share the love of the

Lord, especially with the least, the poor,

and the suffering.

MASSESWeekends Saturday – 5:00 p.m. VigilSunday – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m.Holy DaysPlease consult the bulletin or website.WeekdaysMonday thru Friday, 6:30 & 8:30 a.m.Saturday – 8:30 a.m.

CONFESSIONSWednesday 7:00-7:30 a.m.Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.Sunday 11:00-11:45 a.m.Or by appointment

Office HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

BAPTISMSAll Baptism inquiries must begin by filling out a Baptism form on our website at www.stmatthew.net/baptism. Mandatory preparation sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.

MARRIAGEMarriage preparation must begin at least 6 months before a desired wedding date. All inquiries begin on the Parish website at www.stmatthew.net/marriage where you register for a Theology of Marriage Session.

ANOINTING & VISITATION OF THE SICKContact the Parish Office to be anointed at church or your home before your procedure and to arrange for visits afterwards. Please notify the parish staff regarding any aged or ill who are confined.

PARISH CLERGY – 614-471-0212Fr. Theodore K. Sill, PastorFr. Peter Asantebwana, Parochial VicarFr. Michael Nimocks, Retired & In Holy ServiceDeacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Meyer Rev. Mr. Jerry Butts, Retired & In Holy Service Christopher Walsh, Candidate

PARISH OFFICE STAFF – 614-471-0212Business Manager: Leo GrimesDirector of Athletics: Eileen Buzenski – 614-478-8533Director of Music: Dawn Shininger – 614-532-0627Facilities Superintendent: George HarveyPastoral Associate: Mary Thompson

PARISH FAITH FORMATIONCatholic Inquiry/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):

Jennifer Cabe – 614-532-0626, [email protected] School of Religion (PSR) and Evangelization Director:

Ashley Allwein – 614-471-2067, [email protected] Sunday School Coordinator & Family Ministry Coordinator:

Julie Ratliff, [email protected] School Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator:

Erin Upp – 614-532-0622, [email protected] School Youth Minister:

Maggie Smith – 614-532-0622, [email protected]

PARISH SCHOOL – PRE-K-GRADE 8 – 614-471-4930Principal: Mr. Mark Oppenheimer795 Havens Corners RoadWeb: www.cdstmatthew.org

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY – 614-471-5320Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

PARISH REGISTRATIONThe 3rd Sunday of the month after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Undercroft of the Church. Sign up for a registration session at www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioners.

BULLETIN DEADLINEAnnouncements must be submitted to Hillarie Michaels by email to [email protected] by 12:00 noon on Monday.

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH GAHANNA, OHIO

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 21

5:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 22

8.00 A.M.

SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 22

10:00 A.M.

SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 22

12:00 P.M.

SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 22

5:00 P.M.

EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION

NUMBERS IN BRACKETS DENOTE IN-HOME GROUP

Max Maksimoski ([email protected] – 614-607-4799)

Vicki WengertSue Ritter

Joseph ThomasEileen Negutt

Kathy WodarcykAnn Federer

Theodore W. DeibelLinda Harvey

Mike HuffMary Jo Byrum (1)Greg WeisenbergerNancy Nelson (4)

Nick MillerAbbey Morante

Carol Ann LombardiMary Otting

Martina PuleioTricia Richardson

Beth ScanlonAlyssa Schimmoeller

Dave EldridgeJonni Masters

Tim BrayBarbara Stein

Heather McKayBrooke Warren

Mary ThompsonHeather Thompson

Max MaksimoskiDenise Maksimoski

D. Mike BeckVickey Beck

LECTORS Donna KanoskiJoseph Thomas

Linda HarveyMike Huff

Dylan DruganCarol Ann Lombardi

Tim BrayBarbara Stein

Max MaksimoskiKaren Mitchell

IN HOME Kat Graham (2), Bernadette Weisenberger (4S), Toni Barr (5), Jenna Zins (6)

SACRISTANSVicki Wengert ([email protected] – 614-270-2118)

Joseph Thomas Kristina Boynton Acklin Mike Melink Allison Weldon Gina Sergio

SERVERS

Evie BrownAngeline Chintala

Thomas DoughertyNatalie DinovoMonica MerrillLeah Stacklin

Ashley AndersonBoden Anderson

Evelyn CahillEmma Hahn

Donovan McGovernZac Swinney

Leah CarterAudrey LackeyTrevor LackeyJoey SchmittAugie Schmitt

Molly See

Gabby DagesJosie DagesSam GabrielliLiam SchmidtTony Vaccaro

Teddy Williams

Cole BeattyIan Callahan

Raegan RickmanMila Saveski

Cassandra KirklandJackie Kirkland

STEWARDSHIP

2019-2020 Through September 8, 2019 Year to Date

Parish Budgeted Expenses $42,115.00 $463,265.00

Contributions $36,157.81 $399,013.37

Surplus (Shortage) ($ 5,957.19) ($ 64,251.63)

Note: Saint Matthew's fiscal year is July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Contributions include offertory and mortgage payment donations.

DISCIPLESHIPHow can I begin my Journey? It’s as simple as 1-2-3:

1. Participate 1 hour per week in community prayer (Sunday Mass).2. Devote 1 hour per week volunteering in a parish ministry.3. Contribute 1 hour of weekly income (2.5%) for financial

support.WORSHIP + SERVE + EVANGELIZE

MASS INTENTIONS AND SCRIPTURES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10 6:30 a.m. John King/Emma O’Daniel 8:30 a.m. Betty Ann Everson/Daughters

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – 1 Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17 6:30 a.m. Keith & Madeline Greene/O’Daniel Family 8:30 a.m. Eleanora Rose Beard/Patricia Stickel

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 – 1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35 6:30 a.m. Karl Dienhart/Russell Family 8:30 a.m. Enrico Caputo/Jim & Jeannine Kern

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50 6:30 a.m. Daniel Smith/Bob & Suzan Jones 8:30 a.m. Betty Fetter/Joe & Carolyn Paese

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 – 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3 6:30 a.m. Agnes Akahowashema 8:30 a.m. Madeline Miller/Moniz Family

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 8:30 a.m. Lucille Kramer/Lonnie & Marilyn Jenkins 5:00 p.m. Madeline Miller/Friends

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – Am 8:4-7; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 8:00 a.m. For Saint Matthew Parishioners/Fr. Theodore K. Sill 10:00 a.m. Catherine Vonderhae/Tom & Sue Foley 12:00 p.m. Margaret Burns/Powell & Servick Family 5:00 p.m. Karen Kelley/Dawn Shininger

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

PARISH ACTIVITIES

SAINT MATTHEW SCHOOL NEWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Reconciliation (Grades 3-8) – 9:15-11:00 a.m. All School Mass – 8:30 a.m. Friends Across Time (4W) – 9:15-10:15 a.m. – Protecting God’s Children Class – 6:00-9:00 p.m. – St. Anthony Room St. Anthony Room

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION ST. MATTHEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children age 3-kindergarten will begin on Sunday, October 6. Our year will start with a short parent meeting at 9:30 a.m. with our normal class period of 9:45-11:00 a.m. to follow. For more information and a link to our calendar, please check out our St. Matthew website at www.stmatthew.net.

OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC MINISTRY HANDBELL CHOIR – The bell choir season will begin with rehearsals on Tuesday, September 24 in the practice room behind the choir loft. Anyone interested or with questions, please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-532-0627.

FUNERAL CHOIR – For any parishioners interested in singing and who are retired or with a flexible schedule during the day, the Parish Funeral Choir might be for you! The time commitment involves the day of the funeral only and to attend funerals as often as your personal schedule allows. For more information or to get on the contact list, please email Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected].

ADULT CHOIR – The adult choir season will resume on Sunday, October 6 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass and run through Pentecost Sunday on May 31, 2020. Rehearsals will be held during the week on the 1st and 2nd Thursdays of the month, with additional rehearsal time on Sunday mornings from 9:20 a.m. until the start of Mass. The choir sings at every 10:00 a.m. Mass, as well as special liturgies on Christmas and during Holy Week. For any questions or more information, please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-532-0627.

TEEN CHOIR – The Parish Teen Choir sings on the 4th Sunday of each month at the 12:00 p.m. Mass. All interested middle school and high school students are welcome. Please contact Dawn Shininger, Director of Music, at [email protected] or 614-471-0212, ext. 1117, for details.

IN OUR PARISH

ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE – We are excited to announce that we are now able to accept weekly offertory and special envelope donations, in addition to Charitable Works donations, through our new online giving system! We are grateful for the ongoing support of our mission and ministry from St. Matthew Parishioners, and we are pleased to be able to offer this user-friendly system, which allows individuals to control all aspects of how and when they give. For detailed information about how to take advantage of online giving, please see our website: www.stmatthew.net/giving.

NEW TO THE PARISH? The next Parishioner Registration Session is today, Sunday, September 15, immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Undercroft. Come register and find out more about our Parish family. To register for the session, please visit http://www.stmatthew.net/new-parishioner-registration-session.

COME TO THE DONUT SOCIAL today, Sunday, September 15 in the Saint Anthony Room immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Come gather for donuts, fruit, coffee, tea or juice. Enjoy the company of old friends and welcome others into the Saint Matthew Community. The donut social is a way for our parishioners to come together and build a community in Christ; to share some laughs and make new friends. Bring the kids, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

VISITING MINISTRY & ROSARY– Saint Matthew Parish has numerous care facilities for the elderly within its boundaries. In these care centers as well as in private homes, there are numerous parishioners who could enjoy a visitor every once in a while. When I go to visit or to take Communion, these elderly are so appreciative. Please consider becoming a part of our Visiting Ministry and sharing a half hour of your time each week or every other week with someone who is lonely. If you are interested, please contact Carol Ann Lombardi at 614-478-4328 or [email protected]. We pray the Rosary for the elderly and infirm of the parish each month in the Adoration Chapel on the third Friday at 2:00 p.m. Please join us. This month’s Rosary will be this Friday, September 20.

HOLY HOUR FOR REPARATION, PURIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF THE CHURCH – Please join our clergy and fellow parishioners in the church on the Fourth Friday of the month for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an hour of prayer for the universal Church. The next Holy Hour will be held Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


FALL 2019 DIVORCECARE GROUP – Find help and healing from the hurt of divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. A 13-week video series that includes several accounts from individuals on how divorce affected their lives. The program contains material from many acclaimed counselors, doctors and clergy on dealing with divorce and its recovery. It begins this Wednesday, September 18 and runs through Wednesday, December 18. The sessions are from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. in the St. Michael Room. There is a one-time charge of $30.00, which includes the workbook. For more information, contact Mike Workman at 614-517-8408.

IN-HOME EMHC NEEDED – We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to minister to the homebound on Sundays. Recently, two assisted living facilities have opened in our parish area, which has put a strain on our existing InHome EMHC, requiring the need for additional EMHC. If interested or you want to learn more, contact Max Maksimoski at [email protected].

WORSHIP + SERVE + EVANGELIZE: 60 YEARS OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL PROGRAM – Thank you for celebrating Commitment Sunday with us this weekend. Your commitment to our parish through our Worship + Serve + Evangelize: 60 Years of Spreading the Gospel Program will continue to bring life to our community. If completing your commitment card was not possible at Mass, an invitation to respond will be mailed later this week to your home. Please return your Commitment Card to the Parish Office this week or in next week’s collection. If you have not yet done so, join the many others and give your gift online through our electronic giving program (www.stmatthew.net/giving). Please call the Parish Office at 614-471-0212 with any questions.

PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. PETER – Join Fr. Peter Asantebwana (June 12-23, 2020) for a once in a lifetime opportunity! Fr. Peter will host a group of pilgrims on an experience of holiness and healing to Fatima and Lourdes, continuing on to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. This play has been presented every 10 years since 1634 by the village of Oberammergau as a way of thanking God for sparing the village from the plague. Every stop on this tour is life-changing and breathtaking. For details, plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, October 13 in the St. Anthony Room at 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. or contact Jerusalem Tours at 614-501-6714 or [email protected].

MARRIAGE PREPARATION SESSION AT SAINT MATTHEW with Dcn. Joe Meyer is this Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.; attendees, please meet in the Gathering Space. Couples who wish to prepare for marriage at Saint Matthew must first attend this class. If you would like to register, please go online to stmatthew.net. Under the Sacraments tab, the Marriage page will have a registration form. Please call 614-532-0629 with any questions.

CALL TO COME HOME – If you’ve been away from the Church, are drifting away, feel confused, hurt or angry, have questions or concerns, this is an invitation to talk with us. Please contact Pat Martin at [email protected].

NURSERY HELP NEEDED – The Parish Nursery is in need of adult and student volunteers to staff the Nursery during each weekend Mass. Volunteers are typically scheduled once a month and we can work around your schedule. We are currently looking for adults for the 12:00 Mass, and both 5:00 Masses. Please contact Maria Ohalek at [email protected] if you are interested in joining this ministry.

CLERGY ABUSE CRISIS RESOURCE – Copies of Bishop Robert Barron’s pastoral letter “Letter to a Suffering Church” are available in the Parish Office. Bishop Barron speaks from the heart and urges us to “stand and fight” for the Church.

BACKUP CHILDCARE PERSON NEEDED FOR WALKING WITH PURPOSE – The Walking with Purpose (WWP) Thursday evening program is looking for a backup childcare person, 18 years or older, who has met the Protecting God’s Children requirements. Childcare is a very important part of the WWP program, as it allows mothers who want to participate more flexibility. You will serve as a backup in the event the regular two childcare people aren’t available. It is a paid position, $10.00 per hour, on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-11:00 a.m. or Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. If you are able to serve as a backup, please let us know if you are potentially available for morning, evening, or either. If you are interested, please contact Paula Sewell at [email protected] or 740-350-1943. Also, although both the Wednesday morning and Thursday evening sessions have begun, women are welcome to join our programs at any time! Information about all of our studies is on our website, stmatthew.net/wwp. If you have questions about either of our programs, please contact Gina Sergio at [email protected] or 614-806-4356.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN SAFE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR THIS WEDNESDAY – The Diocesan Safe Environment Compliance program requires that for an adult to interact with minors at the school/church, he/she must meet three requirements: attend a Protecting God’s Children class; have a background check performed and complete the code of conduct (attached to the volunteer application). The next Protecting God's Children class that St. Matthew will be hosting is this Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Room. As a convenience, Fast Fingerprints (a third party) will be on site from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to do background checks before the class starts. The background checks will stop once the class starts, so if you want to have your background check done that day, please plan to come early. The line can get pretty long. If you have already taken the PGC class and just need to have the fingerprinting done, please feel free to come to just the background check part. To register for the class, please visit https://www.stmatthew.net/protecting-gods-children.

THAT MAN IS YOU! On Saturday, September 21, we will be starting our newest That Man Is You! program. Over the past six years, men of our parish have been gathering on Saturday mornings to participate in the TMIY program here at St. Matthew. We begin at 7:00 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts and a video presentation starting around 7:20 a.m. Please consider attending next Saturday morning and future Saturdays to learn more about our Catholic faith and the important roles fathers, husbands and sons are asked to perform. Discussion in small groups follow the video and we wrap up by 8:20 a.m. to continue our weekend. This is a great way to meet other men of our parish and make new friends. You may find more information about the TMIY program at https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/#program-content or contact Brian Gatch at [email protected] or 614-499-4836 via text or phone call.

COMPUTER CYBER SECURITY FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE Come learn how to protect yourself in the Cyber World. Fellow parishioner Allen Perk of XLN SYSTEMS, will explain, in non-computer terms, how to recognize Phishing Scams from emails and the phone. Other subjects to be discussed include "passphrases" (instead of passwords), freezing your credit, the Internet of Things – IoT, using wireless networks and banking online more safely. This free educational event will be held in the St. Anthony Room on Wednesday, October 2 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to [email protected].

MONTHLY EUCHRE AND POTLUCK – All are invited to join us tomorrow, Monday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Saint Anthony Room for a Potluck Supper and fun night of Euchre. A “card” partner is not needed – come enjoy!


ONLINE GIVING AT ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLEWe are very excited that the parish is now offering Online Giving! Our Online Giving website can be used to set up weekly envelope offerings and to donate to Charitable Works. We hope you find it useful and convenient!

Quick Start GuideHow to Create an Account

1) Access our Online Giving Page at stmatthew.net/giving. There, you will see a link to our secure page where you can set up an account.

2) Click "Create New Account."3) Enter your contact information on the first page, and choose a username and password on the next page.4) Enter a payment method, or skip this page and set one up later.5) Enter a gift or to complete the registration process without giving. You can always give a gift in the future by logging into your

account and clicking "Give a New Gift."

How to Make a Donation1) Log into your account. (See directions above.) If you do not have an account, you can set one up or just click "Quick Give" in

the top menu.2) Click "Give a New Gift."3) Choose the fund to which you would like to donate.4) Enter the amount you would like to give, whether your gift is one-time or recurring, and how often you want your donation to

occur (example: weekly, monthly, yearly, etc.)5) Click "Submit Gift."

Need Help?We are happy to help! If you need more information, please read the FAQs at stmatthew.net/giving, download step-by-step instructions with pictures from stmatthew.net/giving (left margin near the bottom), or email us at [email protected].

ST. MATTHEW GARDEN MINISTRY – Join the Garden Ministry to give the grounds a little extra help so God’s beauty shines through. Meet at the St. Matthew statue on the following dates: Saturday, September 28 (9:00 a.m.-noon) and Thursday, October 10 (5:30-7:30 p.m.). Please contact Denise at [email protected] for more information.

THE ST. MATTHEW BOOK CLUB - The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Michael Room. We will be discussing Letter to a Suffering Church – A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Bishop Robert Barron. All are welcome!

LOOKING FOR A LITURGICAL MINISTRY? Mass sacristans are needed for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. Sacristans are scheduled approximately once a month. Responsibilities include preparation of the sacred vessels for Holy Mass and cleaning up afterwards. Training will be provided. To volunteer, please contact Vicki Wengert at [email protected].

THE MAIN EVENT – Plans are underway for the 23rd annual celebration of the Main Event, the festive and much anticipated silent auction dinner party held each fall for the benefit of St. Matthew School. This year our event will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 6:00-10:30 p.m. The proceeds from the Main Event support the goals of the St. Matthew Home and School Association and will directly benefit each student. If you are looking for a great way to support a worthy cause and get maximum exposure for your business in our community, please consider being a Main Event Sponsor! You could also give a shout-out to your family with a Mustang Sponsorship. Sponsorship levels range from $250.00 to $10,000.00 and include advertising in many of the Main Event communications. If you are interested in any of these sponsorship opportunities or donating goods, services or cash to the event, or would like additional information about attending the event, please contact Katie Ference at 614-218-1613 or [email protected]. Any and all offerings will be gratefully accepted! Thank you!

GRIEFSHARE – If you have recently lost a loved one or a close friend, please join us for the next GriefShare session. We will accompany you on your grief journey and offer you loving support and comfort. The session began Thursday, September 12 and runs through Thursday, December 12 (no classes on October 31 and November 28). Sessions will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Saint Raphael Room. A workbook is available for use throughout the session for a one-time fee of $30.00. Please contact Mary Lager at 614-395-9099 or [email protected] for more details or if you have questions. We look forward to helping ease the pain and sorrow accompanied with your loss.

COOKIES NEEDED FOR KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY – Kairos baked cookies are needed for the upcoming prison ministry weekend. These cookies will represent at least three truths of the Christian life: God’s unending grace. They are a physical symbol of God’s grace, available to all believers (i.e. agape love); The power of Christian community. All Kairos cookies are home-baked, demonstrating that real people on the outside can see the inmates through the eyes of agape love and have prayed for the inmates while baking the cookies; Availability of forgiveness. You can imagine that God’s forgiveness and self-forgiveness are difficult to accept in a prison. ANY amount of baked cookies that you can offer would be appreciated. For questions or the guidelines for baking cookies, please contact Donato D’Alberto at 614-774-5123. Please drop off cookies at St. Matthew in the St. Anthony Room kitchen (look for the plastic bin) before Friday, September 27. Thank you for your generosity!

CUB SCOUT PACK 317 TO SELL POPCORN SEPTEMBER 28-29 – Our St. Matthew Cub Scout Pack 317 will conduct its popcorn sales after Mass the last weekend in September. The Scouts are raising money for a new aluminum high speed pinewood derby race track. If you do not have a favorite Cub Scout seller, please consider buying your popcorn from Pack 317. Cash, check, or credit will be accepted.


STUDY DESCRIPTION WHEN LOCATION REGISTRATION

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Would you like to get more out of the Sunday Mass readings? Dr. Brant Pitre from the Augustine Institute presents an easy to understand commentary each week with a robust teaching using Jewish rabbinical tradition, the early Church Fathers, and the magisterial teaching. See the connections to the whole story of salvation and develop your ability to hear and understand God’s Word.Perfect for families… new Catholics… old Catholics!

Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass

(11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)

St. Raphael RoomFREE

No need to register.Questions?

Contact Lorraine [email protected],

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Romans:The Gospel of

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Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans – salvation.Romans: The Gospel of Salvation explores the ways in which Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel’s prophecies, which leads to the universal, “Catholic” family of God.

Tuesday,10:00-11:30 a.m.or 7:00-8:30 p.m.

September 17–November 5

St. Raphael RoomFacilitators:

Lorraine Curtinlorraine.curtin@

icloud.comNancy Borowy

[email protected]

$33.23 (includes shipping)Morning registration link at: https://study.

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Matthew:The King and His

Kingdom(24 sessions)

This is one of the foundational study programs that shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel and establishes His kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to His people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, the Matthew Bible Study program provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan.

Wednesday,6:45-8:45 p.m.September 4–

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St. Raphael RoomFacilitators:

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$43.72 (includes shipping)Registration at: https://study.ascensionpress.com/studies/40123/

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NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN A BIBLE STUDY!

REGISTRATION IS EASY• To pay by cash or check: Sign the registration sheet in the

Gathering Space (payment made at the first session)• To pay by credit card: Use the registration links in the chart below.

Questions? Contact Lorraine Curtin [email protected] or 614-946-7585.

The Bible is at the heart of our Faith and our relationship with God. Scripture informs our beliefs and inspires our devotions. It is the place where our Father meets with us and lovingly speaks to us. Reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is often difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible!Are you new to Scripture study? All of our studies are for the novice and experienced alike. Please join us today!

DIVINE MERCY ADORATION CHAPEL"Our communal worship at Mass must go together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration in order that our love may be complete.” - St. Pope John Paul II

If you’d like to make a weekly commitment, or get more information, please contact Jeff Bernard at [email protected] or 216-372-4991. CAN YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME?

Over 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration: #105: "Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary Help of Christians, and you will see what miracles are. (St. John Bosco)

Visitors are welcome Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and on Saturday & Sunday from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Please visit StMatthew.net/DMC for more info.


All are invited to join us as we celebrate our

60th Anniversaryas a Parish

Saturday,September 21, The Feast of St. Matthew

5:00 pm Mass with Bishop Brennan

Parish Picnic to follow Mass

in the Noble Center

Worship + Serve + Evangelize60 Years of Spreading the Gospel


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. JUDE COUNCIL 5801

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Jacob Roth, the St. Jude Council 5801 Knight of the Month for September!KNIGHT FAMILY OF THE MONTH – Congratulations to Richard (Max) and Denise Maksimoski, the St. Jude Council 5801 Knight Family of the month for September!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OPEN HOUSE – The Knights of Columbus is holding an Open House to all prospective Knights on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Knights Hall. Some of our officer team will be there along with other Knights to welcome you and answer your questions. Learn about being a Knight and how we are the “right arm” of the Catholic Church. We will have light refreshments available. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Steve Davis, Grand Knight at 419-989-0325 or [email protected].

PARISH PROJECTSAs good stewards of your generosity, the Facilities Team is pleased to provide regular updates on St. Matthew campus projects, improvements, ongoing initiatives, and enhancements.The Facilities Team is developing a regular routine in support of the church and school. With the completion of our summer construction and cleaning initiatives, we are now focused on preventive maintenance, repairs and meticulous church cleaning schedules.Cleaning crews work every night to ensure the school is ready for our kids. The school LED conversion project is also being done at night to eliminate any disruption; it is now 40% complete. Our team covers parish maintenance, repairs and church housekeeping. Projects are currently being planned for school breaks and next summer. In the coming months, we will be sharing next year’s initiatives and how they are being prioritized.As the parish’s 60th anniversary approaches, we are busy deep cleaning the church and making sure our campus looks its very best. A special thanks to the many volunteers and support staff for making next weekend’s celebration a memorable event. Please plan to take part in all the food, fun and fellowship.We continue to consider all points of view on the final placement of our life-size marble angels located in the Adoration Chapel. A final decision has not yet been made.Work is progressing on the first two of four paintings which will replace the latticework above the altar. The two Archangel paintings on the right and left side are being completed in the artist’s studio. We hope to install them in early October.We appreciate this opportunity to provide these updates and welcome suggestions for facility enhancements. Please contact George Harvey at [email protected].

CHARITABLE WORKS MINISTRY NEWSRECAP OF AUGUST 2019 – The Saint Matthew Charitable Works Ministry provided an estimated 6,525 meals to 147 households within the Gahanna community during the month of August. Thank you for your continued support to those families who are experiencing difficult times.

2019 FOOD REQUESTS

INDIVIDUALSSERVED

EST. MEALSPROVIDED*

EOY 2018 1,459 3,801 57,015

1st Qtr 381 955 14,325

2nd Qtr 385 1,015 15,225

July 132 378 5,670

August 147 435 6,525

Year to Date 1,045 2,783 41,745

*3 meals/day x 5 days

Our normal hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. We are located in the PSR building (the old convent). All are welcome to visit the location to observe what we do, and if the Spirit moves you, become a part of our Ministry.

Thanks to all who responded to our request for toiletries so that we can better serve our clients. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

GOLDEN MUSTANGS 55+ PLANNED ACTIVITIES – This Thursday, September 19 we will travel to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics which includes transportation, two chapel tours, catered lunch and a chance to walk around the beautiful chapel grounds and shop in their fabulous gift shop! Join with us on this spiritual journey. Please contact Gerri Murphy at 614-475-0535 or [email protected] for reservations. Cost is approximately $25.00 per person (depending on means of transportation). And mark your calendar for Thursday, October 17 when we will hear a special speaker to be announced soon. We will meet in the St. Anthony Room after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please contact JoEllen at 614-475-5086 or [email protected] or Paul & Joan Rovnak at 614-475-4785 or [email protected].

SAINT MATTHEW MOM’S GROUP – Are you interested in getting together twice a month for a social group for mothers and their preschool, toddler and infant children? We meet twice a month for play dates and we also have a mom’s night out. If you are interested in joining, please contact Brooke Warren at [email protected].

FOLLOW ST. MATTHEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Follow our social media accounts for updates on Parish events, worship times, and more! Facebook @StMatthewGahanna; Twitter: @GahannaStMatts; Instagram: @stmatthewapostle.

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