Saint Matthew Catholic Church

August 23, 2020 · 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome to the Catholic Church of Saint Mahew. Whether Father John Dietrich, Pastor
you are celebrang with us for the first me, vising our com- Deacon Brian Armstrong
munity or have decided to make this your parish home, the Sonia Shavel, Parish Secretary
Saint Mahew parish family welcomes you!

R. Greg Romans, Mary Pat Caputo,
120 Church Avenue
Parish Trustees
P.O. Box 9216, Forestville CT 06011R9216

Phone: 860R583R1833 • Fax: 860R582R6152
MASS SCHEDULE
Email: rectory@stmahewrcc.com
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.
Web: www.stmahewrcc.com
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00AMR4PM
Saturday Vigil, 4p.m.
New Parishioner Registraon: Census/Registraon Forms at Sunday 7:00 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.
church entrance and web page.
(5 p.m. Mass will resume in the fall)


SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession):
Saturday 3:00 T 3:45 p.m. (* please remember to wear S ST. PETER S a mask) or by appointment. Call the Parish Office.

E E ADDITIONAL SACRAMENTS
For information on the Sacrament of Baptism, the Rite of R R Christian Initiation for Adults, the Sacrament of Marriage and the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing of the Sick) V V please contact the Parish Office or go to our website.

A A SCHOOL • (860) 583R5214
33 Welch Dr. • Forestville, CT 06010R6790
N N Mrs. Helen Treacy, Principal
Kate Ricci, Secretary
T T

PARISH CENTER • (860) 583R7806
S 119 Church Ave. • Forestville, CT 06010R6799
O
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
F O Maryann Wisniewski, DRE

YOUTH MINISTRY
F Amanda Binghi, Director
T
MUSIC MINISTRY
H G William L. Hively, Director

ACCOUNTING
E O Deborah P. York, Finance Manager
D

In response to Peter’s confession before JesusN“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”NJesus declares, "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, . . . “ (Matthew 16:16, 1819). These same words are inscribed around the base of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome: Tu es Petrus et super hanc petram aedificabo ecclesiam mean et tibi dabo claves regni caelorum.
Longest reigning popes:




1st St. Peter
2nd Pope Pius IX
3rd Pope St. John traditionally believed to 18461878
Paul II 19782005 (26 reign 3435 years.
(31 years, 6 months)
years, five months).

Shortest reigning popes:

1st Pope Stephen II was 2nd Pope Leo XI, elect- 3rd Pope Urban VII
elected in 757 but died four ed April 1, 1605, and elected September 15, 1590, days later before he was died 11 days later.
and died 13days later.
officially installed.

Shortest reign in modern times:
Popes who wrote the most encyclicals:

(encyclicals are papal “circular” letters usually addressed to Catholic clergy Pope John Paul I,
and the laity, expressing the pope’s views on Church teachings and doctrine).

who reigned for 33 days in Pope Pius XII (1939

Pope Pius XI (1922 Pope Leo XIII (1878 1978.


Which pope was the first to change his
name?

V

V 42
34
90
1939) V

1958) 1903) Pope John II (533
 535) assumed the  same name of Pope John I (523 Which name has been the most popular?

526) since Pope
John II’s birth John is the favorite name by far: There have been 23 Pope Johns (25 if you name was Mercury, and the Vicar of count John Paul I and John Paul II).
Christ thought it best not to bear the name of a pagan god! Since then all popes have Has a previous pope’s name ever been “retired?”

assumed names of saints or previous
popes.
Yes. After St. Peter no pope has assumed his name.

Most travelled pope:

First pope to travel outside of Europe:

John Paul II (129 countries, approx. 721,052 miles)
Pope Paul VI (19581963), first travelled to Jordan and was the first pope to travel by airplane.
Longest time between popes:

2 years, nine months. After the death of Pope Clement IV (12651269), the cardinals could not agree on a successor. Finally the civil authorities locked them in the papal
palace, removed the roof, and gave them a starvation diet until they elected a new pope. Subsequently Gregory X (12711276) was elected. From this experience the conclave (“with a key”) was created whereby cardinals are sequestered in a locked room until they elect a new pope.

Pope Clement IV
Pope Gregory X
Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only First Reading: Is 22:1923
Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all
ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from “Thus says the LORD to Shebna, master of the palace: ‘I will thrust you from your office and pull true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the you down from your station. On that day I will Father; through him all things were made. For us men summon my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah; I will and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and clothe him with your robe, and gird him with your by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary
sash, and give over to him your authority. He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the , and became man. For our sake he was crucified house of Judah. I will place the key of the House of under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was David on Eliakim’s shoulder; when he opens, no one buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance shall shut when he shuts, no one shall open. I will fix with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is him like a peg in a sure spot, to be a place of honor for his family.’”
seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come
again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his Responsorial Psalm: Ps 138:12, 23, 6, 8
kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
“
Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the of your hands. ”
Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son
is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the Second Reading: Rom 11: 3336

prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of knowledge of God!
How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways! For who sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead has known the mind of the Lord or who has been his and the life of the world to come. Amen
counselor? Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid? For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be glory forever. Amen.”

Gospel: Mt 16:1320

“Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or
one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do Remember in Your Prayers
you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, "You All Those Affected By
are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus The Coronavirus
said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son Throughout The World
of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this
to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to Compassionate and loving
Father, In the face of confusion and you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build concern impart to us the calm of Your my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall presence. In You allow us to find not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the hope and healing. Be with those who serve the sick and kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth give them Your spirit pf wisdom. Be with those who shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose have fallen ill and
on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly give them Your comforting heart. Wrap Your arms ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the around our world and hold us in Your love.
Christ.”
Allow us at this time of trial to then serve as instru- ments of that love to all we meet.
We ask this in Your Name. Amen.


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John Adams loathed being vice president; even in FOR THOSE IN NEED
those early days of the Republic, the job was ill SATURDAY, August 29
defined and not much respected. Of his role as
Washington’s secondary partner, he wrote, “My
Bags of free food available to country has in its wisdom contrived for me the most pick up 11 a.m.N12:00 p.m. insignificant office that ever the invention of man in the Church Parking Lot
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Spread the word to those in our community

Prayer for Our Country If you would like to contribute to helping our brother and sisters in Christ, cash donations in an envelop marked “FOOD” will be accepted at the God our Father, giver of life, we entrust the United Rectory & in the offertory baskets to purchase food to distribute. Please do not donate food that is States of America to Your loving care. You are the already purchase.
rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are
the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, Thank you for your generosity!
and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people.
Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human ATTENTION ALL ST. MATTHEW
life and the responsibilities that accompany human VOLUNTEERS AND ALL WHO BELONG TO ANY SAINT MATTHEW ORGANIZATION
freedom. Remind your people that true happiness is
rooted in seeking and doing Your will.
If you are need of VIRTUS trainning to be in com- pliance with the Archdiocese of Hartford virtual ses- Rid us of our rebellion against the life and property of sions are available. Please go to our neighbors.
Replace my rebellious heart with one WWW.VIRTUS.ORG and click on First Time Regis- that yields to Your commandment of love.
trant to register for a session. When asked for your Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, organization look for Hartford CT (Archdiocese), you patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject will be given a list of dates and times for the sessions.
the “culture of death,” lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen
St. Matthew’s Weekly Offertory Collection

Prayer to St. Peter

We are very grateful for our
parishioners who continue to make
O Holy Apostle, because you are the Rock
their weekly contribution to St. upon which Almighty God has built His Matthew’s. Your generosity is vital to Church, obtain for me I pray you:
meet our expenses and serve our parishioners.
lively faith, Lirm hope, and burning love, com-
For your contributions please note that you can:
plete detachment from myself, contempt of
the world, patience in adversity, humility in 1)
Mail your envelopes to the rectory office.

prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of 2)
Use our Offertory “dropoff” window in the
heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulLilling rectory office entrance.

the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, 3)
Use our online giving app.
Registering is
resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace easy!
Just go to our webpage at
of God even unto death; that so, by means of your interces- www.stmatthewrcc.com and click WAYS
sion and your glorious merits, I may be made worthy to ap- TO GIVE.


pear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus


Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
Thank you very much for your
faithful support during this
lives and reigns forever.
Amen.
difficult time!
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CHURCH OF St. Matthew School
SAINT MATTHEW First Day of School

Saint Matthew School opens
on Wednesday, August 26th
for the 2020
2021 Dear Parents,
school year 
In order to continue with our mission to bring the School begins
7:55 am * Dismissal N 12:30 pm Catholic faith to your children in an environment Important Notes
filled with deeper learning and prayerful thanksgiving as a whole community of students and families, we Regular Schedule: 7:55 am
2:30 pm have decided to delay the start of our new Religious Every Wednesday dismissal
2:05 pm Education year. This year we plan for grades 1 M 8 *** Lunch is needed on full days of school ** to begin in early November, and grades 9 10
(Confirmation) to begin as usual at the end of Upcoming Schedule: October.

th
August 25 : Virtual OPEN House for all grades
We are hoping that this delayed start will give each 1:30
2:30pm th th student time to adapt and settle into the new school August 26
Students PreK  8 Grade: 12:30 pm dis- year. We pray that this will help put everyone’s mind missal
at ease.
August 27th
Students PreK  8th Grade: 12:30 pm dis- missal

August 28th
Students PreK  8th Grade: 12:30 pm dis- Presently we are waiting for the Archdiocese of missal Hartford and the City of Bristol to share their September 7th NO SCHOOL/ Labor Day guidelines for the opening of schools before we decide September 9th
Back
to
School Night
how we can proceed with all due safety protocols in ·
Grades 5  8 at 6:30 pm (virtually) place for everyone involved. More information will September 10  Back
to
School Night
be forthcoming as soon as possible.
·
Grades Pre K 4 at 6:30 pm (virtually)



We ask that you continue to send in your *All students are to wear their proper school spring registration, emergency medical card sheet for uniform beginning the first day of school.
each child, student information sheet to be signed
*Arrival: Students Grades K M 5 are to enter the school by a parent, and the tuition. There is no late fee using main doors upon arrival at school and go immedi- this year.
ately to their classroom.

Students Grades 68 are to enter the school using the If you need to contact our office during the work gym doors entrance and go directly to their learning week, our telephone number is 860
583
7806, ext. 2.
space.


*Buses will arrive & dismiss at each entrance to dismiss Sincerely,
designated grades.

*All car riders: Please drop children off at either Gym- Father John Dietrich
nasium or Main entrance depending on grade level of Pastor
your students.


*Dismissal time: With staggered times, teachers will walk all students (except bus riders) to Church Avenue Mrs. Maryann E Wisniewski
to the crossing guard, cross the street with the children Director of Religious Education
and walk along pavement in front of church to parking lot behind church adhering to social distancing proto- cols.

*There are two exits from church parking lot: back exit (Academy St.) or Church Avenue exit. *Please wait for children in church parking lot be- hind the church *Please keep driveway in front of church FREE of parked vehicles.

Dear Parishioners:

If you are interested in having the name of a Saturday August 22nd * The Queenship of the loved one included in our prayer list, Blessed Virgin Mary please, call the parish office during business
hours. The prayer list is updated weekly.
8:30 a.m.
All living and deceased members

of St. Matthew Parish
Nicholas Del Mastro, Jill Synnott, Rita Lagasse,
4:00 p.m.
† Frank Ferro (14th anniversary) Ann Conroy, Kim Romano, Blanche Adamczyk,

by his wife and family

Ada Zoccoli , Donald Theriault , James Barto,
Sunday August 23rd * 21st Sunday Ordinary Daniel Murzin, Noah Steven Felix, Kenneth Roy, Time Armand Roy, Fr. Noel Danielewicz, Lori Lausier
7:00 a.m.
† Marilyn Webster Cyr by her
parents, David and Nancy Webster
and Maurice Hosang.
8:30 a.m.

† Ray and Karen Beaucar



by Ray Beaucar
10:00 a.m. † Kathie Felice and Irene Felice

by family

Family Chalice For Vocations
11:30 a.m. † Leon Michaud by family


Monday August 24th * St. Bartholomew
The Slusz Family N 11:30 a.m.


7:30 a.m.
† Deceased members of the will
receive the Family Chalice for Vo-
Pelletier and York families by cations
and pray for
Vocations during
Debbie York and family

the next week. If you would like to Tuesday August 25th * St. Louis, St. Joseph sign up to receive the Family Chalice Calasnz for Vocations please

contact Rich and Donna Slusz at (860) 7:30 a.m.
† Shirley Zbikowski (3rd 5894318.

anniversary) by family

Wednesday August 26th


7:30 a.m.
All living and deceased members August 23NAugust 29

of St. Matthew Parish


The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week in honor of Thursday August 27th * St. Monica
Newman Masse (first anniversary)

requested by his wife.
7:30 a.m.
† Robert and Loretta Gibson

by family
The sevenday candle before the statue of
Friday August 28th * St. Augustine
Blessed Mother is lit as a prayerful vigil to
David Levasseur requested by
7:30 a.m.
† Dominic Pedrolinni

the Gesner Family.

by Ida Bakaysa


The sevenday candle before the statue of Saturday August 29th * The Passion of St. John

St. Joseph is lit as a prayerful vigil to the Baptist
Dominic Pedrolini requested by
8:30 a.m.
Laura and Angelo Alasso (Living) Ida Bakaysa.

by family
4:00 p.m.
† Henry Krystofolski


by his wife and family

Sunday August 30th * 22nd Sunday in

Ordinary Time

7:00 a.m.
† Florence Doughty

The Parish Family of St. Matthew expresses its
by BonnieMarie DoughtyJenkins
deepest sympathy and prayerful support to the 8:30 a.m.
† Clarence Levasseur (10th
families of :


anniversary) and Daniel Levasseur
Alice Zeranski * Margaret Hitchcock 

(14th anniversary) by David and Kathleen Mannings * Guy Roy * Tuula Salamon

Deborah Gesner
Dorothy Chekax 10:00 a.m. † Bill Parker (7th anniversary)


by his wife, Bernadette
† May their souls rest in peace †  11:30 a.m. † Patrick Paquet by family

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