St Matthew's Catholic Church

The Priests with Catholic Schools conference at Notre Dame University has been incredibly insightful, featuring excellent speakers who are deeply passionate about Catholic schools. Today, participants enjoyed a tour of the campus, and in the afternoon, the sun emerged after a rainy morning. The day concluded with a dinner at the Morris Inn, hosted by the Remick Leadership Program for future principals.

Fr. Eric is attending the Priests with Catholic Schools Conference at Notre Dame University this week. This gathering brings together dedicated leaders to discuss the future of Catholic education. Let's keep him in our prayers as he gains new insights and inspiration to strengthen our school community. 🙏🏼

Attention all aspiring and current altar servers!

We are excited to announce our upcoming altar server training sessions, scheduled for this month. This training is open to those who wish to join our team and those already serving who need to stay updated on new changes and procedures for the fall.

******* Training Dates and Times *******
- July 15, 2024 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- July 20, 2024 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: St. Matthew Catholic Church

Requirements:
1.). All servers must have received their First Communion.
2.) Must attend one of the training sessions.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow in your role as an altar server. For more information or to sign up, please contact Deacon Scott Sowell at 210-683-7201 or [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms that make the United States special. Let's take a moment to honor the bravery and vision of those who fought for our independence and continue to work toward a more just and united country. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, and time with loved ones! Stay safe and have a wonderful Independence Day! 🎉🗽✨

The St. Matthew ACTS Gala is in full swing tonight, raising crucial funds for upcoming retreats and supporting the spiritual growth of our parish ACTS community. Guests are enjoying a night of dancing, inspiring speeches, a lively silent and live auction, and delightful entertainment. If you would like to make a donation to support the St. Matthew ACTS Ministry, click on the link: https://square.link/u/QG3XwzpB

St. Matthew's YC3 partnered with the young adult board for Give Back Saturday and assisted the Catholic Charities St. Stephen's CARE Center by reorganizing their food pantry and clothing closet, providing a tangible impact on the community through kindness and support for those in need.

Join us this weekend as we bid a fond farewell to Fr. Paul. Following each Mass, we will host a despedida in the parish hall to celebrate his years of dedicated service to our community. This is a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude and share memories. All are welcome to attend and offer their best wishes to Fr. Paul as he embarks on his new ministry in Poteet.

Join us for the ACTS Gala - June 29th! Tickets will be sold after every Mass today, 6/16/23, or you can use the QR code to purchase online. Don't miss this wonderful evening of fellowship and celebration. See you there!

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads! Today, we honor those with us and those watching over us from heaven. Your love, wisdom, and guidance shape our lives every day. May God bless and keep all fathers in His embrace, both here and above.

We’re gearing up for a Come & See for High School students held at Assumption Seminary on June 29th! Calling all high school boys to come, see and live the life of a seminarian!

📍 Assumption Seminary
🗓️ Saturday, June 29
⏰ 9:00am - 4:00pm
📲 bit.ly/savocations

On June 13, Catholics honor the memory of the Franciscan priest St. Anthony of Padua. Although he is popularly invoked today by those who have trouble finding lost objects, he was known in his own day as the “Hammer of Heretics” due to the powerful witness of his life and preaching. https://bit.ly/43FpKGz

We are honored to recognize and thank the courageous participants of the 1st Men’s Military Acts Retreat at St. Matthew. Your dedication to serving our country is unparalleled, and now, your commitment to deepening your faith and community bonds is truly inspiring. May this experience bring you peace, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose. Your service and sacrifices are deeply appreciated by all.❤️🙏🏼

Join the Catholic Apostolate Center in commemorating the of The Immaculate Heart of Mary | The image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary illustrates Mary’s burning love for God and her desire to bring souls to her Son. Her heart is pierced, as prophesied by Simeon, in union with Christ. Her heart is an example of what our hearts should look like. Our hearts should be on fire with love for God. Our hearts should be pure. Our hearts should be pierced so through the wounds, God can use His grace to heal us and touch others in the world.

Click the link below to learn more:

https://www.catholicapostolatecenterfeastdays.org/feast-days-and-solemnities/immaculate-heart-of-mary

https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/232e2ed6-8ec4-4237-9484-d27905e8cad4

St. Matthew Teen ACTS Retreat

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow in relationship with Christ and our church community!

Dates: Thursday, July 25-28, 2024
Place: Eagle's Nest, Burnet, TX
For: High School students grades 9-12
(including those entering 9th grade this Fall,
and seniors who just graduated)

A Teen ACTS retreat is a three-day and three-night Catholic lay retreat for parish high school students, based on the Paschal Ministry of Jesus Christ. The retreat is presented by a team of parishioners composed of high school students, young adults (college-age) and adults. The retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends Sunday with Mass celebrated with the parish community. Teen ACTS retreats are coed, consisting of male and female members and retreatants. **
**Taken from the Teen ACTS Directors Manual,By Anthony L. Deosdade, All rights reserved by ACTS Missions

Our garage sale starts today at 9:00 am in the St. Matthew Athletic Center undercover parking garage! We have furniture, clothes, housewares, jewelry, and much more. Funds will support our religious education program. People are already lining up. Don’t miss out!🤩

In the Archdiocese of San Antonio we celebrate every Thursday as Priestly Thursday!

Please find a moment today to say a prayer for your priests! 🙏

This evening, Archbishop Gustavo celebrated a beautiful Confirmation Mass where 70 of our young parishioners were confirmed. It was a moving ceremony, filled with the Holy Spirit and a deep sense of community. Congratulations to all the newly confirmed! May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and bless them on their faith journey.🙏🏼

We are delighted to introduce the newly elected members of St. Matthew Pastoral Council. We look forward to their fresh perspectives and the energy they will bring to our council and parish community.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing members:

David Matlock
Edna Tavares
Nikko Trinidad
Bill Cancel

Your commitment and hard work have made a lasting impact on our parish. Thank you!

Welcome back, YC3 retreatants! 🌟

We are thrilled to have you back after your transformative few days on retreat. We pray you found renewal, inspiration, and a deeper connection during your time away.

📣 Exciting News! 📣

Sr. T's Garage Sale is just around the corner! 🛍️ Starting this Monday-June 3, 2024, she will begin accepting donations for the sale, which begins on Friday. Bring in your gently used items to support our religious education programs. Let's make this event a huge success!

📅 Donation Drop-off:
June 3-6, 2024 (9 am-6 pm & 7 pm-9 pm) Athletic Center Undercover Parking Garage

🛒 Garage Sale:
June 7, 2024 (9 am-6pm) &
June 8, 2024 (9 am-1pm)
Athletic Center Undercover Parking Garage

Thank you for your generosity and support! 💖