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St. Matthew Parish“We, the people of the Parish Community of Conshohocken, desire to grow in faith and in union with JesusChrist and with one another. Through worship, prayer, ecumenical outreach, education, and action, we seekto respond to the challenges of the gospel in our community. WE strive to become a place of welcome andreconciliation to each person who comes to us; a people of faith, empowered by love to reach out in serviceto the community. We are confident that God will assist us and bless us as we strive to realize this vision.”March 25, 2018219 Fayette St. Conshohocken, PA 19428(610) 828-0424 X 4, Fax: (610) 825-5168E-mail: stmatthewrectory@verizon.netWebsite: www.stmatthewparish.comSt. Matthew Cemetery: (610) 828-0424 x5St. Benedict Cemetery: (610) 828-0424 x5Conshohocken Catholic School EarlyChildhood center:center (610) 828-0755Director: Carol KearneyMass ScheduleSaturday Vigil: 4:30pmSunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30 amDaily Mass: 8:15amNew Parishioners:We welcome all new members to our parishFamily. For your convenience please registerOn the web at www.stmatthewparish.comSacrament of Reconciliation:Saturdays: 3:30 – 4:15 PMSacrament of baptism:First, Second & third Sundays ofthe month after 11:30 Mass. Toregister for Baptism and PreJordan go towww.stmatthewparish.comSacrament of Matrimony:you must submit a wedding format www.stmatthewparish.comto schedule an appointmentSacrament of the sick:Do not wait until the day ofsurgery. arrange to be anointedhere after Mass, or contact thechaplain who serves the hospitalParish StaffRev. J. Thomas Heron, PastorRev. Gasper A. Genuardi, Pastor EmeritusRev. Msgr. Robert J. Grudowski, Pastor EmeritusMsgr. Thomas OwensDeacon Joseph CarrPaulette Trainer, Business ManagerMary Kay McKenna, Coordinator of Parish Ministries#244 page 1
PRAY FOR THE DECEASEDHelen JallowayPRAY FOR THE SICKMarchMarch 25,25, 2018Saturday, March 244:30PM Cecelia LareMary A. ZadrogaJohn J. KellySunday, March 257:30AM Charles & Charlotte Kelly9:30AM Harry ConnorRobert Leister11:30AM Joseph H. PlatekMonday, March 268:15AM John Pergolese Jr.Tuesday, March 278:15AM Anthony RadattiWednesday, March 288:15AM SabiaThursday, March 29 Holy Thursday7:00PM St. Matthew ParishionersFriday, March 30 Good Friday8:15AM Prayer Svc3:00PM Good Friday SvcSaturday, March 31 Easter Vigil7:00PM Carolyn HoganEdward Clinton Sr. &Edward Clinton Jr.Sunday, April 1 Easter7:30AM Marie Gallen9:30AM Teresa Flocco &Sunny Maria Flocco11:30AM Marie ManningTom Tone, David Talone, JoAnn LaSorsa, MarieCarney, Greg Atkinson, Msgr. RobertGrudowski, Anthony Bonanno, JoanneToth, Theresa Lenczewski, Luke Birkhead,Erik Kozlowski, Marlene Salkowski, RoseliePartenheimer, John Walski, Carl Reiff,Joseph Blaszczak, Patrick Kelly, SeanMcGonagle, Mary Pierce, Brian Dunlevy, StephanieHathaway, Charles Streibig, Kylie Reiff, EduardoGloria, Molly Glick, Deb Smith, Ann Campbell,Francina Capolingua, Cathy Pierlott, Lynn Bowman,James Gauger, Emilia Bello Jones, Rita VanBuskirk,Caroline Smerecki, Joan Pierce, Kevin Miller, RylanBorys, Susan Minnick, Jessica Jara, Kendall Soltys,Concezio Lelii, William McGrath, Carl Pierce, UrsulaKozlowski, Benedetto McDaniels, Kevin Kelly, JoanneKalacinski, Mary DiMedio, Anna Marie Ferrier, MaryStoffel, Jeri McClennen, John Boccella, Jim Bokoski,Hans Pawling, Margie Burghart, Debbie Miller Hannon,Robert Berk,Emma Forlini, Derek Dean, Baby er, Rachel Minnick, Mark Hogan, GregoryMazzochetti, Teresa Sensinger, Theresa Rozecki,Minnie Olearsky, Sal Spera, Veronica Lilick, JessieBonkowski, Marlin McCarthy, Angeline Williams, GraceMcCracken, Joe Lipinski, David Foults, DavidSmerecki Sr.,A Blind Woman, Debbie Adams, JoeJanuzelli, Owen Reichner, Patty Tomczak, JoeSpence, Charles Gehringer, Theresa Wagner, BishopJoe Cistone, Fr. Bill Kelly, Christine Fry, Debbie Beto,Michael O’Callaghan, Charles Kelley,Jeannie McGrath,Renee MarinelliStaff Sgt Daniel Furtak, Lt. Michelle R.McNally, SSKC Terence J. McNally Jr.,Sgt. Robert Bonneau, Andrew Midgett,thLt. Col Evah McGinley, The 108 WingMcGuire AFB, Petty Officer George Horning Jr., 1st Lt.Stanley J. Reimer III, SR Brett Pellicciotti, CorporalThomas Mazzochetti, Robert Catapano U.S. Armyst101 Airborne, Michael Bondra, Senior Airman JacobShoemaker, Senior Master Sgt. Curt W. Zeiders III,ndndEdward Sobeck, 2 Lt. Ryan D’Ambrosio, 2 Lt.Eraina D’Ambrosio, Lt. Col Jeffrey MatthewCELEBRANTS MASS SCHEDULE3/24 4:30 Fr. McKeaney3/25 7:30 Msgr. Owens 9:30 Fr. Ryan 11:30 Fr. Heron3/31 7PM Easter Vigil - Fr. Heron4/1 7:30 Msgr. Ricci 9:30 Msgr. Owens 11:30 Fr. McKeaney#244 page 2
No Stations of the Cross onGood FridayCCD/PREPMonday, March 26 – 7PM Penance ServiceHoly Thursday, March 29 – 7PM Mass of theLord’s SupperGood Friday, March 30 – 8:15AM Prayer SvcGood Friday, March 30 – 3PMHoly Saturday, March 31 – 8:15AM Prayer SvcHoly Saturday, March 31 – 7PM Easter VigilEaster Sunday, April 1 – 7:30 – 9:30 - 11:30 AMBlessing of Easter FoodFood:Please call the Parish Centerat 610-828-04240424 ppress 4 oremailHeleneathclegg100@aol.com if youwould like to have your EasterFood blessed on Holy Saturday by the priests ordeacon of the parish.2017 Annual Contributions Statements To request astatement please email stmatthewrectory@verizon.netor call 610-828-0424 x4.Pre-Jordan Instructions: The Sacrament of Baptismis administered in church on the firstthree Sundays of each monthfollowing the 11:30 A.M. Mass. Inpreparation for having a childBaptized, parents are required es are the 1 Tuesday of each month. The nextclass is April 3 at 7PM in Church. You will berequired to attend a class if this is the Baptism of yourfirst child. To schedule your Baptism go towww.stmatthewparish.comALTAR SERVERS: Are you 10 years old orolder? Do you want to help in the parish? Jointhe St. Matthew’s Altarar wrectory@verizon.netFirst Penance wass celebrated onMonday March 19th at 6:30 pm in thechurch. Please conttinue to keep our47 young penitents andan their families inyour prayers.First Eucharist Sessions begin Mondayevening April 9, 2018 in Church, 6:30pm.Please renew your registration as soonas possible. Renewal forms available inCCD office and sent home for thosealready in program.Parents REGISTRATION FOR FIRSTGRADE AND NEW STUDENTS FOR2018 HAS BEGUN. VISIT THE ST.MATTHEW WEBSITE CLICK ONLINKNO CHILDREN'S LITURGY PALMSUNDAY AND EASTER SUNDAY.LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDRENis held every Sunday at the 9:30AM Mass.All children (ages 3 – 9)) are invited from thealtar to the sacristy to share in achild-likelike presentation of theReadings of the Day. Theyreturn after the Prayer of theFaithful.Parents and oldersiblings are encouraged toaccompany younger siblings.blings. 10 year oldsand up are encouraged to become altarservers.#244 page 3
We are a Stewardship ParishSt. Matthew's Conshohocken Young Adult groupaims to provide fellowship through social, spiritualand service opportunities for those in their 20sand 30s and the young at heart. To sign up forevents and more please join the St MatthewConshohocken Young Adult Facebook group. Ifyou have any questions, please contact TonyMoral at tony.moral2@gmail.com or Erin Garrett aterin.garret@gmail.com.March 25th Social Bible study 6 PMMay 15th Volunteer at Cradles to Crayons 6 PMPlease contact Tony or Erin for more information.Food Bank:of peanutapplesauce,canned fruit.vestibules ofOur food bank is in needbutter, jelly, jars ofbaked beans, tuna andPlease leave items in thethe church.PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: We most‘warmly’ invite you to be a part of thisMinistry by meeting with us in the St.Vincent DePaul room Tuesday, April 10at 7PM. If you know of someone whomight like to receive a shawl, please letus know-or make one yourself forsomeone special to you. Contact Alice O’Connoracaoc@verizon.netST. MARY’S GOLDEN AGE CLUB: Meets everyThursday at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Three-dollar fee.Play Cards 9:00 AM Snacks 10 AM Lunch 11 AM PlayBingo 12 – 2:30 PMndCasino Trips: scheduled for the 2 Tuesday of eachmonth: April 10 & May 8, 2018. Bus leaves 9:00 AMthfrom 11 & Fayette, 9:15 AM from 3rd & Fayette, 9:30AM from St. Mary’s. Call Joe (610-825-4596).ELECTRONIC GIVING: Parish Giving is convenientfor you and there is NO COST for you to participate. h.comLeave a Living Legacy Please remember St. Matthew Parish in your will.CLOTHING DRIVE:St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive is scheduled forMay 5, 2018 on Third Ave. from 9am2pm. Startputting your items away now!March 18, 2018CollectionsOffertory . 10,156.00E-Giving . 1,630.00R & D . 720.00Church in Africa . 1,229.00Rice Bowl . 29.00Easter Flowers . 1,173.00Total . 14,937.00Thank you for your generosity!Upcoming 2nd Collections:Mar. 30 – Good Friday collection for Holy LandDiocese of Allentown Marriage ConferenceRegister now for the Diocesan MarriageConference on Saturday April 14, 2018. Theconference will be held at St. Ignatius LoyolaParish in Sinking Spring, PA. Presenters includeEWTN host Joy Pinto. Child care is available. Visitthe website www.togetherinholiness.org to learnmore. For any questions call 610-289-8900 ext.2028.The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring theGifts of Persons with Disabilities, The DeafCommunity, Family, Friends and Caregivers isSaturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at theCathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th andBenjaminFranklinParkway,Philadelphia.Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will bethe principal celebrant and homilist. There will be areception immediately following the Mass featuringentertainment by Santino Dragon New YearBrigade. All are Welcome. To RSVP go towww.opdarchphilly.org, or call the Office for Personswith Disabilities at 215-587-3530.Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (B.B.V.C.) July 13, 2018: Boys in Grades 6 to 8 - (rising 6thgraders to graduated 8th graders), are invited to gatherat St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. The day includesgames, activities, great talks, powerful prayer & Mass,lunch and dinner. For more information, visitHeedTheCall.org/event/BBVC.Quo Vadis Days - June 25, 28, 2018: This 4-day,3-night camp held at Black Rock Retreat Center, is anannual favorite for high school aged men (incomingfreshmen to graduated seniors). The camp includesdaily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, outdoor activities, aropes course, powerful prayer, great talks, and anopportunity to interact with the edTheCall.org/event/quovadis.#244 page 4
Breakfast with the EasterBunnySunday, March 25, 20188:30 AM to 11:30 AMSaint Matthew Church Hall 12.00 for Adults 6.00 for Children 2 and overMASS FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION: Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Sacred Heart CatholicChurch, 838 Walnut St., Royersford, PA at 11:00AM. Celebrant: Rev. Tadeusz Gorka, Pastor. All are invited.Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may drawstrength from one another in the power of our faith.2nd FOOTBALL TEAM REUNIONSAINT MATTHEW HSARCHBISHOP KENNEDY HSOur 2nd reunion for players, coaches and managers from St. Matthew and Archbishop Kennedy High School FootballTeam is now on the schedule. Spend an evening with your teammates.WHERE:Great American Pub123 Fayette Street, 3rd floorConshohocken, PA 19428WHEN:April 20, 2018Friday, 7:00-11:00PMWHAT:Great stories, funny stories, friendship, light buffet, cash barCOST: 25 before April 3, 2018. 35 after April 3, 2018.Space is limited. We do not want to sell tickets at door. We anticipate a sell-out.HOW:Send check payable to AKHS ALUMNI with email address to: Tom Connor ’72 - 7007 Oriole Court Audubon, PA 19403There are now several ways to contact us. Send an email to AKHSfootballalumni@gmail.com. Visit our website:http://www.akhsfootball.org/. If you do Facebook, search forAKHS & SMHS Football AlumniBook: Teaching Kids to Care for God’s Creationrd(23 Publications: 2018 –NEW!)Inspired by Pope Francis’s “Laudato Si” (On Care for our Common Home), Sister Mary Elizabeth ClarkSSJ has developed this book that has thirty lessons with thought-provoking reflections, prayers, and funactivities that can involve small group discussions. Catechists and families will find this an invaluableresource in teaching children to care for our planet. Cost is 8.95 plus postage. To order your copy call 1800-321-0411 ext. 129; for further information ext. 131.St. Matthew’s is partnering with Park Lane Jewelry to fundraise for the Renovation and Restoration of the Church. St.Matthew Parish will receive 50% of all sales. Get your brochure in the back of church Park Lane will be acceptingorders until March 25th. To purchase on line /1501PICK UP FOR JEWELRY PURCHASED WILL BE ON APRIL 15TH AFTER THE 11:30 MASS FROM12:30 – 1:00 PM IN THE PARISH HALL.#244 page 5
FR. TOM HERON’S WEEKLY REFLECTIONThe trial of Jesus before Pilate is a dramatic scene. Thereligious authorities are frightened by Jesus’ growingpopularity. He was upsetting everything they held dear.So they conspired to have Him stopped. They bound Himup and presented Him to Pilate.Pilate was frustrated at Jesus’ refusal to give him directanswers to his questions. Pilate was a superstitious man,as well. His wife had a dream: have nothing to do with this man. He didn’t know what to do; but he didn’twant to tempt fate either.Pilate, in the end, was a weak man; but clever, too, a politician to the hilt. He offered the people acompromise — Barabbas or Jesus - the insurgent terrorist or the preacher-healer from Nazareth!“Give us Barabbas!” This cry echoes through the ages. It is as meaningful today as it was then. What werethey thinking, we might ask, to reject the Son of God and to accept this murderer, this insurgent? Thesimple answer is, they were not thinking. They were a mob. Mobs, by their very nature, do not think. Theysimply react.It was difficult for the worried, frightened Pilate to go against the crowd. So he gave them Barabbas andwashed his hands of Jesus of Nazareth.“Give us Barabbas”—the cry, as I said, that still echoes through the ages. It’s the cry many still shout todaywhen they are not willing to stand for the truth, afraid of what others will think, fearful of being left out ifthey don’t go along with what the crowd, the unthinking crowd, wants.“Give us Barabbas!” The cry of the mob. The cry of those who long for quick, simple solutions to theirproblems. The cry of those who would rather please the crowd than wear a crown.We’ve all been there. We know the temptation. We’re only human—like the Gospel mob was when theyturned Pilate’s offer on its head and chose a murderer over the Messiah, the insurgent terrorist over theSavior.What would it mean today if you and I were to declare from our hearts not “Give me Barabbas,” but “Giveme Jesus Christ”? What would it mean?It would mean that we will seek to honor Christ in all our activities, that with God’s grace we will say ordo nothing- nothing that would bring dishonor to the name “Christian.”It would mean that we would no longer be influenced by a mob, free to stand for the truth. Holy Week! Agood time to ask where we really stand with regard to the Cross of Christ.“Give us Barabbas!” We are confronted with a choice. Pilate faced the choice and tried to wash his handsof it. It never works. His failure of nerve caused him to free Barabbas and crucify Jesus. What a sadresponse in his time of testing.There’s a little book: Letters from Hell. Pilate is there bending over a stream of water, washing his hands.Someone touches him on the shoulder and asks, “Will they never be clean?” With a loud shriek of agonythat rang throughout hell, Pilate cried: “No! They will never be clean!”And they won’t. There is no middle ground. Sooner or later we all have to commit ourselves, to make achoice. Will it be Barabbas, or Jesus the Christ?#244 page 6
219 Fayette St. Conshohocken, PA 19428 Sacrament Sacrament of Reconciliation:Sacrament of Reconciliation: of Reconciliation: (610) 828-0424 X 4, Fax: (610) 825-5168 Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:15 PM E-mail: stmatthewrectory@verizon.net Website: www.stmatthewparish.com Sacrament of baptism:Sacrament of baptism:Sacrament of baptism: .
