St. Matthias Newsletter January `1st, 2016

Email Newsletter January 1st , 2016

Saint Matthias Catholic Parish is committed to continuing the ministry of Jesus the Christ. We invite and welcome all no matter what your race, language, or creed, no matter what your orientation or marriage situation, no matter where your journey has led you. Come; live, grow and be challenged by the message, through prayer, formation, and service.

St. Matthias Parish Schedule

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Week Day Mass Schedule

Monday: 8:00 AM

Mass - Parish Center Chapel

Tuesday: 8:00 AM

Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion -
Parish Center Chapel

Wednesday: 8:00 AM

Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion -
Parish Center Chapel

Thursday: 8:15 AM

All School Mass - Church (Please check the weekly bulletin)

Friday: 8:00 AM

Mass - Parish Center Chapel

Parish Activities

Health Corner

Prayer support is so important

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry makes pocket prayer shawls and larger prayer shawls for you to share with those in need.

Jesus says I have come that you may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10b

Here are some reasons to take a pocket prayer shawl:

Children like them.

They are easy to carry with you.

You can keep it in your backpack, pocket or in your hand.

It can help you to remember that Jesus loves you and cares for you.

The Bible says; do not be afraid God is with you.

It can be something to hang on to when life feels hard .

Why do Catholics...

Celebrate the Epiphany:

The Mother of God knew by supernatural enlightenment that on the night of the Nativity an angel had been sent to announce the birth of the Savior of mankind to the three Magi Kings of the East, and she also knew that they would soon come to adore the Infant Jesus in the stable, for which she had a real affection. Yet when St. Joseph suggested that they move to a more comfortable dwelling in Bethlehem. Mary simply answered, without revealing the mystery:

"My husband and master, wherever you wish to go, I will follow with great pleasure."

Just then the holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel appeared to them both and said:

Read the Story here

High School Christian Formation Students

December 21, 2016

Providing a Christmas meal to those less fortunate.

Capuchin Community Services (http://www.capuchincommunityservices.org) is a community outreach program in the Milwaukee area. In addition to other programs, they run the St. Ben's meal program and the Capuchin House of Peace, and St. Matthias has been partnering with the St. Ben's meal program and with the House of Peace for over 30 years.

See what our Students Acomplished.

Sister Parish Committee

In Mexico our Catholic Priests are being attacked and need our Prayers. Please continue to keep them in your Prayers, especially our sister Parish Santa Maria de los Angeles in Arambarri, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

It would also be an excellent idea to keep the World Church in your prayers as well.

Our Sister Parish

An article in the "Catholic News Agency" give you more information at this link:

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/mexico-may-be-the-most-dangerous-country-to-be-a-priest-58017/

Scripture Readings

January 1st through January 15th, 2016

Sun	Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 /Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
Mon	1 Jn 2:22-28/PS 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4/Jn 1:19-28
Tue	1 Jn 2:29-3:6/PS 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6/Jn 1:29-34
Wed	1 Jn 3:7-10/PS 98:1, 7-8, 9/Jn 1:35-42
Thu	1 Jn 3:11-21/PS 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5/Jn 1:43-51
Fri	1 Jn 5:5-13/PS 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38
Sat	1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b/Jn 2:1-11
Sun	Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/ Mt 2:1-12
Mon	Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10/ Mt 3:13-17
Tue	Heb 2:5-12/PS 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9/Mk 1:21-28
Wed	Heb 2:14-18/PS 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9/Mk 1:29-39
Thu	Heb 3:7-14/PS 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11/Mk 1:40-45
Fri	Heb 4:1-5, 11/PS 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8/Mk 2:1-12
Sat	Heb 4:12-16/PS 19:8, 9, 10, 15/Mk 2:13-17
Sun	Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 /1 Cor 1:1-3/ Jn 1:29-34

Buildings & Grounds


	Front Office

Office Carpeting

We want to thank everyone who participated in the Parish office carpet replacement project we worked on this week.

Thank you for a job well done

See their work

Support us when you shop for back-to-school items.

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and Amazon donates to St. Matthias.

To Register:

There are recent changes to our Church Management Software to Connect Now Family Suite that includes ParishSOFT that track your donations and pledges and much more. With this update, you may now view your family records including donations directly online at: https://connectnow.parishsoft.com/milwaukee/
Click on New User and sign up today!

We will be notified to approve your request the next business day.

Things to remember:

Organization = St Matthias Parish, Milwaukee

There is room for multiple email addresses, please use current and former, we may have an old one listed in our files. Year end tax statements can now be sent via email. Check your spam folder for your return email if you don't receive in a few days.

SCRIP is fundraising while you SHOP

Use scrip gift cards at your favorite retailers and earn rebate money for St. Matthias School. Remaining rebates can be applied toward St. Matthias or another parochial school's tuition, Christian Formation fees, a charitable contribution to the school or as cash back. Click the button below to view details about the program.

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FAQ

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E-Giving

It is now easier than ever before to give to St. Matthias, use the We Share link to give online.

We Share

Matthew 5:14-16

You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.

Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.

Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.

The Communications Committee is looking for working members. This is an active ministry that works with our web site, Facebook page and E-Newsletter. The committee meets in the parish office conference room the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM we are usually finished by 8:30 PM. You don't have to be a techno wiz; if you love to write and report on parish activities we welcome you. We need you to help bring the story of St. Mathias Parish forward. If you are interested, please call the parish office (414) 321-0893 or e-mail.

Thank you

St. Matthias Parish Catholic Parish & School, 9306 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee WI 53227

414-321-0893, editor@stmatthias-milw.org, http://www.stmatthias-milw.org/

Parish Office Hours Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm