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For the hay and the corn and the wheat that is reaped,
For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped,
For the sun and the dew and the sweet honeycomb,
For the rose and the song and the harvest brought home --

For the trade and the skill and the wealth in our land,
For the cunning and strength of the workingman's hand,
For the good that our artists and poets have taught,
For the friendship that hope and affection have brought --

For the homes that with purest affection are blest,
For the season of plenty and well-deserved rest,
For our country extending from sea unto sea;
The land that is known as the "Land of the Free" --

Indeed we have many things to be thankful for. Although things in life are never perfect and not all of our dreams and goals have been met, to take time to give thanks for the blessings we do have fills us with a sense of gratitude for God’s providence. May the Lord continue to bless you and your families and may this Season of Advent be a time of preparation and welcome for a deeper presence of God in our lives.

First Sunday of Advent
“You ...must be prepared, For at an hour you do not expect, The Son of Man will come.”

SOME GOOD THINGS TO KNOW...
THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN

SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT BLUE SANTA COLLECTION

The BLUE SANTA COLLECTION will be taken up on December 4 & 5 weekend. The first one began in December 1997. This collection for poor and abused children is held annually in honor of Fr. Don Shepanski, a former parochial vicar here at St. Matthew and an SAPD chaplain (He died February 8, 2001.) On behalf of Fr. Don, the SAPD and all of our parishioners, we THANK YOU for your continual generosity.

From 1997 to 2009 our parish has lovingly given $ 206,930.34 in memory of Fr. Don Shepanski . Help us to keep his legacy going for the kids he met and loved so much while riding with the SAPD!

HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION
A reminder: We have five holydays in the United States:

Mary Mother of God: January 1st
Assumption: August 15th
All Saints: November 1st
Immaculate Conception: December 8th
Nativity of Jesus (Christmas): December 25th

Both the Immaculate Conception and Nativity of Jesus ALWAYS ARE HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION, regardless on what day they fall. The other three, when they are on either a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation is abrogated. Those of us who recall having six holydays which included the Ascension know that the TX bishops have moved this solemnity to the 7th Sunday of Easter. Questions, call Fr. Dennis.

Social Sunday Schedule for 2010 is completed. Here are the hosting organizations for Social Sunday in 2010:

January – Knights of Columbus
July – That Man Is You

February – Boy Scouts
August – Youth Group

March – ACTS Core
September – Altar Society

April – Guadalupanas
October – Respect Life Ministry

May – Catholic Daughters
November – Legion of Mary

June – Mission Group
There is no Social Sunday in December

ST MATTHEW HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon-Fri: 8am to 8pm Sat: 9am-12 Noon

SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 12:30pm

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Tues-Sat: 9:00am to 12:00 Noon (New Hours)

Quick Message/Information: Dial (210) 478-5098

Emergency Line for Sickness/Sickness ONLY
Prayer Petition Line
Mass and Confession Schedule

"Marriage (6 Months Marriage Preparation Required)"

Senior Nutrition Center
RCIA/Adult Confirmation

Fr. Dennis D. Aréchiga

A.C.T.S.
Adult ED - Faith Formation
Adult Ed - Ministries

Knights of Columbus - 8065
Mission Group (Sept 2010)
Mission Group Calendar

St. Matthew Singles 40+

High School Religious Ed
High School Confirmation

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Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM,
11:15AM (Children's Liturgy),
12:45PM (Spanish Liturgy),

Monday - Friday: 6:00AM, 8:15AM,

Saturday 4:30PM (Or you may make an appointment with one of the parish priests)
Anointing of the Sick:

English: Thursday 7:00PM
Espanol: Monday 8:00PM

Novena to Miraculous Medal:

Wed Dec 01 @05:00PM - 05:50PM

Thu Dec 02 @07:00PM - 08:30PM
CHRISTMAS STORY FOR ADULTS

Sat Dec 04 @05:30AM -
FR. DONS BLUE SANTA COLLECTION

Sun Dec 05 @07:00AM - 12:30PM
HOLY LAND GIFTS