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St. Ma hew Catholic Church
“A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION”
2140 W. Ontario Avenue
Corona CA 92882-5651
Phone: (951) 737-1621
FAX: (951) 737-9715
www.stmatthewcorona.org
Office Hours:
January 8th, 2017
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am,
11:00am & 5:00pm
12:30 P.M. (Spanish)
Weekday: Wed - Fri 8:30am
CHAPEL HOURS:
Mon- Fri 9am-5pm
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
COMMUNION CALLS, HOSPITAL
VISITS, ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please notify Parish Office so a visit
can be arranged. The Pastoral Staff
depends on you to notify us as to the
need.
SACRAMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Baptism, First EucharistReconciliation, Confirmation,
Call Parish Office for details.
MARRIAGE:
Appointment with Pastor
at least NINE months in advance.
CLERGY
Rev. Hieu Trong Nguyen, S.V.D
Pastor
951-272-3523
Re lectingonGod’sWord
They were men in love with the lights of night—astrologers, star-gazers, meaningmakers tuned in to the signs in the heavens, as Ma hew tells it. A strange star moving
across the sky led them into Israel. Arriving in Jerusalem, they asked where the
newborn king of the Jews was, so they could offer homage.
Herod was less than delighted, indeed “greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him,”
at hearing of a new king on the block (Ma hew 2:3). But he assembled the chief priests
and the scribes, who remembered that the prophet Micah had proclaimed that the
Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
So they set out again, with Herod’s duplicitous request whispered into their ears. The
star reappeared and led them to the house where the child and his mother were.
Falling down in worship, they offered gi s, and went back home. End of story—as we
like to remember it.
Of course, that is not the end. Receiving no word, Herod is enraged and orders the
death of all children under the age of two. Joseph, Mary, and the child flee to Egypt.
Power does not welcome compe on, even in the form of a child.
But God wills all people to know salva on. Jesus came to draw all into the reign of God
and to empower them to live the God-life that is the Father’s gi . The darkness of evil
con nues to threaten but it will not overcome as long as there are those who seek the
light, follow it, and allow it to lead them to the child.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
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LivingGod’sWord
We pray that the light of God’s love, shown to us in Jesus Christ and placed within us
with the gi of faith, may lead others to this same faith. We also pray that we may
con nue our own journey into the mystery of God and find Christ wai ng for us at
journey’s end.
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Rev. Hien Pham, S.V.D.
Parochial Vicar
951-737-1858
[email protected]
ST. MATTHEW COOPERATES WITH OUR LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS:
St. Edward School
500 Merrill St.
Corona CA 92882
(951) 737-2530
Notre Dame High School
7085 Brockton Ave.
Riverside CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
REMEMBERANCE
SATURDAY, January 7
5:00 p.m. Connie Hefner-†
5:00 p.m. Rex M Tindoy - †
SUNDAY, January 8, 2017
8:00 a.m. Gail Lopez -†
9:30 a.m. Jesus Zamudio -†
9:30 a.m. Stephanie Nguyen Health
9:30 a.m. Angelo Villaralvo Health
11:00 a.m. Parishoners
12:30 p.m. Javier Ramirez -†
5:00 p.m. Parishoners
WEDNESDAY, January 11
8:30 a.m. Open
THURSDAY, January 12
8:30 a.m. Open
FRIDAY, January 13
8:30 a.m. Open
Please pray for those names in this list, and remember to call the office when the
inten on can be removed. G Golden Family, K Monica Kent, P Pablo Padilla, S Joanie
Silver, Sobrino Family, Phil Sudario, Y Jennifer Ybarra, Nancy Young
PEASE NOTE
As the year comes to a close we will be star ng a new prayer list, beginning the first week of 2017. Each year
we will keep the names on the list through the calendar year from the first weekend in January ll the end
of the year , please help us keep this list current by calling the ofiice, when prayer is no longer needed.
St. Ma ’s MOMS Ministry
Join us in Rm #1, Thursday, January 12th from 9:30-10:45am for faith and fellowship. We will begin to touch on the 7 pillars of Catholicism, and how we can support
each other, as we raise and strengthen our domes c church at home. Please contact
Sarah Ibbetson at [email protected] or call 951-858-1935 for more details. We look
forward to mee ng both new and seasoned moms of our parish community.
CALLED TO DISCIPLESHIP AND STEWARDSHIP
PARISH STAFF
Rebeca Golden
Office/General Needs
951-737-1621
[email protected]
Evelyn Sobrino
Jonathan Machado
Office/ Baptism
951-272-3524
[email protected]
Isaura Cera
Director of Religious Education
951-272-3521
[email protected]
Confirmation Program
Youth Ministry
Lucy Lauridsen
Alicia Quintero
Karina Romo
951-272-3520
Women in God’s Spirit (WINGS)
Is a diverse group of Christian women communing together to enrich their spiritual lives. The
daytime WINGS group meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 am in the Parish
Center. For more information please call: Judy Ibbetson 951-735-8945.
PM Wings Meets on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in Room 5.
For more information call Deb Potts 734-3624
We are in special need of Bap sm coordinators who can help
prepare bap sm classes for the parents of children who will be
bap zed in the coming year. Please call the Parish Office for
addi onal informa on regarding this important ministry.
C.L.O.W. (Childrens Liturgy Of the Word) needs You
We are looking for Two teams of two people to help us during the Saturday 5 pm and the Sunday 11 am
masses. It is only once a month. Please call Isaura Cera at (951) 272 –3521. It is incredibly rewarding working
with children and teaching them Gods Word. We encourage you to come and observe during mass.
NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
To help you prepare for the next week’s Masses, we encourage you to read the Scriptures
ahead of time.
Isahia 49:3 5-6
1 Corinthuans 1:1-3
John 1: 29-34
[email protected]
Susie Chocek
Financial Records
951-737-1004
[email protected]
We are in desperate need for the Homebound Ministry.
Please help us bring the body of Christ to all the members of our community, that due to illness are unable to come to church. If you can help
please call Bruce at (909)223-7972.
PASTOR’S COLUMN
Who is the Fourth Wise Man?
The Feast of the Epiphany reminds me of the story of the Fourth Wise man. This story touches my heart because its meaning is
very profound and motivates my personal dedication to God and God’s people. Now I would like to share this new version of this
story with you.
Once upon a time, three kings came out of a distant land and followed a star across the desert. You may know them as the Wise
Men, or perhaps the magi-bearers of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for a newborn child. The star led them to a rural area of
Bethlehem so they could meet the new born Jesus. They were surprise as they saw Jesus being born in a simple manger and in a
tough – cold condition of the winter. They offered their gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus, and then returned home with
happiness and joy.
Beside these three kings or wise men, a poor widow also saw the star. Due to her holiness and faithfulness to God, she recognized
the star as a sign that leads her to the baby Jesus. She yearningly thought on going to see Jesus, but many questions appeared in her
mind. Do I have enough energy to make that Journey due to the fact that I am old and weak? What can I offer to Jesus as my gift?
She was losing her motivation to make the Journey at first, but after a period of pondering, she realized the significance of coming
and seeing Jesus. She put all of her worrisome aside, and then decided to make the journey.
The poor widow began to set out on the long and difficult journey. She brought a walker, loaf of bread, bottle of water, lighter,
candle, and all of her money along with her. She thought that she could use the walker to support her for a long distance of walking.
She needed water and bread as her food. She intended to offer to Jesus the lighter and candle so the fire flame would bring light and
keep Jesus warm. She also wanted to offer her money to Jesus so that Mary could buy clothes for him.
However the reality of her Journey happened differently from what she expected. Along the way of looking for Jesus, she
compassionately gave all things she had to the unfortunate. She gave her walker to a stranger who had a broken leg. She gave away
her water, bread, lighter and candle to a beggar who was hungry, thirsty and cold. She also gave her money to a woman who needed
money for her little daughter’s cancer treatment.
Finally, the star disappeared, and she saw Mary and Joseph from afar. She was very happy because her dream of seeing Jesus face to
face was about to happen. She suddenly wondered, “Oh, I have nothing left to offer to Jesus because I have already given all things
of mine to the poor. Am I worthy to approach him and greet him? What can I say to him?” After several minutes of discerning, she
took courage to come to Jesus face to face. She said to Jesus, “Oh, Jesus, my Lord, I am very happy to see you. A re you cold,
hungry and thirsty? I arrived too late and empty-handed.” The Baby Jesus looked at her with a beautiful smile. She could feel the
voice of God from deepest heart, sayings, “you gave me the most significant gift that is your whole beings. You shared with me
all that you have had. You are worthy to receive my grace because you have truly practiced my teachings… For I was hungry and
you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I
was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. I now heal you and give you strength so that you can continue to
share my love, care and hope to your unfortunate brothers and sisters.” (MT 25:35-36). Then she returned home with great joy
because she was transformed by God. God’s grace was a source of her strength that helped her overcome her bad circumstances.
The meaning of this story is an important message for each one of us. Each of us can be the fourth wise person who is searching and
approaching God, so that our God, Jesus Christ can shower his love and grace upon each of us. God is always calling us to come to
him, but what are our responses? Do we have courage and sacrifices to make “our own tough journey”, the journey of faith? If we
completely trust in God and have desire to see God, we can experience God’s presence in the midst of our brokenness and recognize
God’s love and grace in our lives.
We also need to express our generosity toward others by witnessing God’s love and care to others. As the Fourth Wise Woman, we
accompany those who are in need to fulfill our spiritual journey together so that we all encounter God and be blessed by God. As we
discover God in our lives, we are invited to be ‘The Star’ that leads others to God. May all of us encounter the Baby Jesus, our Lord
as we are celebrating the Christmas Season. May each of us be ‘The Star’ that leads others to God’s banquet of love.
Fr Hien, Parochial Vicar
PARISH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
Men’s Club All Men of the parish are invited to
St. Mathew Youth Ministry Group High School
would like to invite all youth 9-12th grades we
will meet for fellowship, discussion, fun and
more. For meeting times please call Youth
Ministry
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Faith Formation for 7th and 8th grades
next session:
Session # 12 Monday, January 9th, 2017
from 7-8:30pm.
Youth Ministry Confirmation Classes for
9th-12th grades from 7-8:30pm.
Mondays:
Session # 12 January 9th
Wednesday:
Session # 12 January 11th
Family Journey Of
(Miss Gloria’s Class) RM 6
Faith:YPC
FIRST EUCHARIST (COMMUNION)
PARENT MEETING
Thursday Jan 19, 2017 from 7:00pm to 8:30 pm
Check– in 6:45pm in the Parish Center
This is the first part of two that are required for your child to
celebrate his/her first Eucharist.
Please bring the fee of $35 for the 1st Eucharist prepara on
process. Child care—$5 for the first child and $1 for each
addi onal child.
Join the Choir!
We are very much in need of singers at
a end the Men’s Club mee ng, the second
Friday of each month, at 7:00pm in the Parish
Center. New members are always welcome!
YOUTH WEEKEND MASS
January 14 –15
Youth please don’t forget to wear your T-shirt!
Please make sure your family is registered in our
parish. We need registra on paperwork for your
enrollment in our programs. Registra on forms can
be found on the credenzas in the Church, on line,
Dear Notre dame High School Alumni and Friends
You can donate in someone's name or memory, or just make a
contribution to the Notre Dame Scholarship Fund. Any amount
is appreciated; is fully tax deductible; and, will enable a student
the Catholic education which they otherwise could not afford.
Season's Blessings ~ The Notre Dame Alumni Association
Make checks payable to Notre Dame High School
(Place in Memo: Alumni Association Titans Helping Titans)
Tax ID #95-3293896
Prayer Journal If you have a prayer request for the
Sunday Liturgy, include your request in the Prayer
Journal which is available as you enter the church.
ST. Ma hew Church is offering free
ci zenship classes
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Center.
Star ng the end of JAN., new group will be forming.
Registra on during class.
For more informa on call 951-737-1621
the 5:00pm Sunday Mass. If you are interested, and high school
age or older, please call Ann Miranda at 951-255-1214
Please join us every Sunday at 7:30 am to pray the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
December 24– 25
Attendance …………………………………………..3,516
Families receiving envelopes……………………...2528
Plate collection……………………………….…$7,415.65
Weekly envelopes collection………………....$7,310.00
Weekly envelopes received……………………….....270
Average per envelope……………………………..$26.25
Online giving this week…………………………...$2,781
Please use your envelopes.
December 31—Jan 1
Attendance ……………………………………….…...1, 981
Families receiving envelopes…………………….....2528
Plate collection…………………………….…..…$3,024.52
Weekly envelopes collection…………….….....$9,889.50
Weekly envelopes received………………..….……....238
Average per envelope………………………….…...$41.55
Online giving this week…………………….…...$4,931.00
Please use your envelopes.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Misa Para Quinceañeras
El la Iglesia San Mateo
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Hch 10:34-38;
Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17
Martes: Heb 2:5-12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:21
-28
o Heb 1:1-6 y 2:5-12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9;
Mc 1:14-20 y 1:21-28
Miércoles: Heb 2:14-18; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9;
Mc 1:29-39
Jueves: Heb 3:7-14; Sal 95 (94):6-11; Mc 1:40-45
Viernes: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Sal 78 (77):3, 4bc, 6c-8;
Mc 2:1-12
Sábado: Heb 4:12-16; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15;
Mc 2:13-17
Domingo: Is 49:3, 5-6; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10;
1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34
Requisitos:
♦ La Quinceañera debe estar
completamente iniciada en sus
sacramentos de Bau zo, Primera
Reconciliación (Confesión), Primera
Comunión y prac car su fé.
♦ Debe estar registrada en el Ministerio de Jóvenes, ó asis r
por unos meses al grupo de jóvenes de San Mateo.
Esta es una Misa Idividual, para mayor información hable a la
oficina (951)737-1621
Si la Quinceañera, no completa estos requisitos ella puede recibir
una bendición durante la Misa de 12:30pm. ó la del Sábado
Grupo de Oración Carismá co
El Ministerio de Oración de la Divina
Misericordia
Quiere invitarlos a que nos acompañen a la
Devoción al San simo en la capilla cada 1er
Viernes del mes de 10 am-7pm.
Para mayor información llamar a Eloisa Juarez
951-329-0198.
Todos los domingos después de la Misa de 12:30pm
acompañenos a rezar una coronilla. Y también rezamos todos
los viernes a las 9:30am en la capilla.
“JESUS PAN DE VIDA”
Nos Reunimos
Todos los Viernes de 7:00 a 9:00pm
Trae a tus jóvenes se darán temas para ellos por separado.
También contaremos con cuidado de niños.
Para mayor información comunicate con:
Lupita Palacios (951)496-7473
¡Te esperamos!
Adoración
Todos los primeros viernes de cada mes tenemos
adoración del Sanơsimo de 9:00am a 12:00pm
Las inscripciones para el programa de Educación Religiosa
con nuan con la opción de estudio en casa para los grados de
1-6 grado. Si necesita más información por favor llame a la
oficina 951-737-1621
Por Favor tome en consideración
que todos los niños que se están
preparando
para
recibir
Sacramentos deben entregar las
hojas de asistencia a la Liturgia para
niños adjunto con las hojas del libro
para estudio en casa. Gracias
ESL Clases de Inglés
Para que las clases de Inglés continuen en San Mateo,
necesitamos un mínimo de 5 estudiantes. Estamos comenzando
a formar un grupo para finales de Enero del 2017.
Si usted está interesado en aprender inglés y desea beneficiarse
con estas clases gratuitas por favor llame
a la oficina 951-737-1621.
Clases de Ciudadania
Estamos iniciando una nueva session a mediados
de Enero 2017 de las clases de ciudadanía (en
inglés), necesitamos cuando menos 5 personas
para formar el grupo, si usted está interesado por
favor llame a la oficina parroquial
951-737-1621
VivamoslaPalabradeDios
Oramos para que la luz del amor de Dios, revelada para nosotros en Jesucristo y puesta en nosotros
como don de fe, pueda llevar a otras personas a esa misma fe. Oramos también para poder con nuar
nuestro propio camino hacia el misterio de Dios y encontrar a Cristo esperándonos al final del camino.
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