Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church
(25 Years of Celebrating Christ’s Love in All People!)
Welcome! We are glad you are here to worship with us.
May 23, 2010 – Pentecost Sunday
TODAY’S Liturgical Ministers:
Presider
Concelebrant
Deacon
Servers
8:00 a.m.
Fr. Tony Bomkamp
Jay Thompson
Thom Rollins
Ushers
Winkie Sonnefield
Proclaimers
Marylou Madriaga
Victoria Greene
Carla Dupuis
Eucharistic
Ministers
Next Week's Liturgical Ministers:
8:00 a.m.
Presider
Bp. Peter Hickman
Concelebrant
Deacon
Servers
Melanie Winscher
Matthew Hickman
Ushers
Mary Stacey
Proclaimers
Lou Clancy
Wendy Rollins
Meghan Domer
Eucharistic
Ministers
10:30 a.m.
Fr. Tony Bomkamp
Fr. George Florendo
Jane Pritchett
Dylan Moan
John Deane
Jennie Guida
Kate Bomkamp
Paul Hubbard
Kate Bomkamp
Jeanne Blum
Red Blum
10:30 a.m.
Bp. Peter Hickman
Fr. Tony Bomkamp
Jay Thompson
Liz Wessel
Grace Florendo
Angelica Tronco
Jason Adams
Don Killam
Merry Battaglia
Tony Battaglia
Nancy Sladack
Doris Hand
Jennie Guida
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Both Wine and Grape Juice for Communion
At Saint Matthew Church, we believe that all who are drawn to the
Table of the Lord should be welcomed and fed abundantly. For this
reason, we will consecrate both wine and grape juice at our liturgies.
You are welcome to receive in the species that makes you most
comfortable while remembering that receiving the Body of Christ in
any portion is reception in full. You may receive the consecrated wine
by either intinction (dipping the host) or by drinking from the chalice.
You may receive the consecrated grape juice only by intinction. Please
do not drink from the cup of grape juice.
Today’s Readings
Acts 2:1–11; Rom 8:8–17; Jn 14:15–16, 23–26
Reflection
“‘Peace be with you,’” Jesus said. After saying
this, he showed them his hands and his side.”
Whatever life demands of us,
we see in the glorified wounds of Jesus,
we will survive and be better for
because the One who was wounded for us
is sign of the God who stretches us, too,
for the sake of the kingdom.
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Community Forum
Please join us for the Community Forum on Sunday,
June 13, at 9:30 a.m. The Forum will include an
update on what the Parish Council has been working
on during the year, as well as information regarding
the church operations and budget.
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Saint Matthew Youth Group News
(www.smyouthgroup.org)
 June 13 – Car Wash
 July 10-13 – Camping Trip
 Ongoing – recycling soda cans and water bottles
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Innocence is Priceless
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Randy
standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large
plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags
mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been
staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up,
stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, "Good morning,
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A Note from Bishop Peter on
the plaque. "Pastor, what is this?" The pastor said, "Well,
son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who
Honoring Sacred Space
As we enter the church, we remember that we are entering a house of died in the service." Soberly, they just stood together, staring
prayer and worship, a place of solace and grace. This is sacred space at the large plaque.
so enter reverently, pray quietly, sing joyfully, listen attentively, give
cheerfully, and come back gladly. We look forward to getting to know
you so we invite you to join us in the Parish Hall immediately following
Mass for refreshment and conversation. If you are visiting for the
first time, please sign our guest book.
Finally, little Randy's voice, barely audible and trembling with
fear asked, "Which service.....the 8:00 or the 10:30?"
2010 Parish Council
Tonya Adams
Ron Amendola
Victoria Anderson
Tony Battaglia
Jennie Guida
Claudia Kilby
Steve Smith
Liz Wessel
Woody Wessel
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Outreach Ministries
SHARING SUNDAY: Once a month, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., we take a home-cooked meal
along with love and joy to share with the residents of EMMANUEL HOUSE, a transitional
residential home in Santa Ana for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. Please contact
Liz Wessel, (714) 538-0170, tizmzliz55@att.net, for additional information. Our next
Sharing Sunday is May 30, hosted by the Youth Group.
PHOENIX FAMILIES: We sponsor abused/neglected children and needy families in the
Orange County area by providing canned/dry foods, diapers, and hygiene products (soap,
shampoo, etc.) to Family Support Network. All donated items go directly to help families
that are making positive changes in their lives and the lives of their children. We encourage
everyone to participate by bringing any number of the above-mentioned donated items to
church on Sunday, presented during the giving of our tithes and offerings. For more
information, please contact Daniel Whitehurst, (714) 697-6065.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday, May 26, at
7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to any member of the community who INTERFAITH SHELTER NETWORK: This organization provides temporary shelter for the
poor of Orange County. Volunteers are needed to prepare meals and be chaperones.
would like to attend.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ They are also in need of twin size sheets and blankets. For more information, please see
or contact Tony or Kate Bomkamp, tbomkamp@adelphia.net.
25th Anniversary
Saint Matthew Church will be celebrating its 25 th Anniversary on
November 13. This is a very exciting and important event for our
church community. As always, there are many expenses associated
with a large event. (Proceeds from the cupcake sales go toward
expenses for this celebration.) If you would like to sponsor part of
the expenses for this celebratory event, please make your checks
payable to Saint Matthew Church and note that it is designated for
the 25th Anniversary. Thank you.
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Special Remembrances
Happy May birthday wishes to:
John Amato
Mary Ann Hoisington
Red Blum
Leja Jakstaite
Michael Caputo
Crystal Madrid
Kerry Cope
Brian Masetta
Lorenzo Corona
Cassandra Moan
Brad Fessenden
Mary Monroe
Fr. George Florendo Leo Poehner
Kelly Querijero
Karen Schulte
Stewart Taufa
Deacon Jay Thompson
Nikolai Tiritilli
Lucas VanderVeen
Max Wenzel
Liz Wessel
Eleanor Zatyko
Happy May anniversary wishes to:
Fr. Nick and Mary De Los Reyes
James and D’Lyn Misumi
Phil Jones and Melissa McKenzie
Mark Maddox and Suzanne Tang
(When is your birthday/anniversary? Please let Kathryn know.)
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Vacation Schedule
Bp. Peter and Mirella will be on vacation July 12-August 9.
Kathryn will be on vacation July 19-July 30.
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Did You Know…
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The church’s monthly expenses range between $20,000$25,000?
The church is supported solely from donations received?
You can make automatic payments to the church through
your bank? Donations to the church may also be made
through our Web site, www.saint-matthew.org? Just click
on the DONATE button.
We accept VISA/Mastercard?
POP TABS from canned drinks are collected and given to Children’s Hospital of Orange
County who will turn them into $$ and donate the amount to the Orange County Ronald
McDonald House.
XELA AID: Founded in 1992, Xela Aid (www.xelaaid.org), a non-profit, nondenominational, humanitarian organization responds to requests for assistance from
economically disadvantaged communities of Guatemala in ways that restore health and
well-being to the people and the environment, promote cultural understanding, and
preserve dignity. For additional information, e-mail Leslie Baer Dinkel at
xela_aid@earthlink.net.
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Looking Ahead
May 26 – Parish Council Meeting
May 30 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
June 6 – Building Fund Sunday
June 6 – First Holy Communion Celebration
June 13 – Community Forum at 9:30 a.m.
June 23 – Parish Council Meeting
June 27 – Cupcake Sale
June 27 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
July 4 – Building Fund Sunday
July 10-13 – Youth Group Camping Trip
July 25 – Cupcake Sale
July 25 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
July 28 – Parish Council Meeting
August 1 – Building Fund Sunday
August 22 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
August 25 – Parish Council Meeting
August 29 – Cupcake Sale
September 5 – Building Fund Sunday
September 22 – Parish Council Meeting
September 26 – Cupcake Sale
September 26 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
October 2 – Service Auction
October 3 – Building Fund Sunday
October 13 – Parish Council Meeting
October 25-29 – ECC Synod, St. Louis, MO
October 26 – Sharing Sunday at Emmanuel House
October 31 – Cupcake Sale
November 7 – Building Fund Sunday
November 10 – Parish Council Meeting
November 13 – Saint Matthew’s 25th anniversary celebration