So many times we get so caught up in our lives that we forget just who it is that has given us everything we need to be thankful for. In her book “One Minute Praises” by Darlene McCarty, she states “Be careful when everything seems to be spiraling upward as if nothing could go wrong. Remember from where you came. Let’s not forget who gave you breath and the strength to work. Satan will temp you with a small voice saying, “Who do you need God right now? Look where you have come from and how hard you have worked to get where you are. You deserve a day at the lake with the family. I know it’s Sunday, but he’ll understand this once. Before long, you find yourself only going to church on Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. What happened? Pride set in. You thought you were able to control everything around you and that your success was within your own power to dictate. But one day, unexpectedly your world falls apart.” Don’t forget to take time out each week, especially during Lent, to spend with God in prayer. Take time to be a part of his church, do things for your community, give back for all the blessings you have been given. In the end, it will be the church and your church family that will always be there for you, in good times and in bad.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

YOUTH MINISTRY & BEYOND

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
T.A.G. (Tweens and God)

If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual activities with your friends, we meet twice a month from 6-7:30 P.M. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson Dr. – the pink house just past the fire station). We have all kinds of fun things to do, and we feed you too! If you would like to come and join us please call Michelle Weekley at the Youth Ministry Office at 478-5011. See you there!

May 31 – Meeting 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. VJ House
June 5 & 6 – Middle School Retreat at John Newcombe’s (see below)
June 28 – TAG End of year Potluck – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. MFC

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 P.M. till 8:00 P.M., at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire station). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Christian beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual activities that members of the Youth Group participate in. There is free food too!!! Call Michelle Weekley at the Youth Ministry Office at 478-5011 for additional information.

May 27 – Water Social and BBQ 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House
June 3 – Mrs. Elizondo will lead the meeting on Purgatory, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House
June 10 – Packed full of job information, about the Antonioan trip to Africa, learning a new Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a surprise!!! 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. VJ House – note the expanded time.
June 17 – Praise and Worship – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Come join us for our last regular meeting of the year!!!

FREEDOM FINDERS
COLLEGE YOUNG ADULT GROUP

Are you between the ages of 18 and 25 and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Matthew Community? Well, then come join the Freedom Finders Young Adult Group! Our goal is to continue to strengthen and intensify our relationship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and participate in activities that will rejuvenate our urge to serve our Lord and our community.

May 26 – Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
June 2 – Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  VJ House
June 16 – Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  VJ House
June 17 – Praise and worship 7:00 p.m. VJ House

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PICTURES
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