Below you will find the names and contact information for the coordinators of Ministries and Groups at St. Matthew Church. Please reach out to them for more information. To download a list, please click: parish groups and ministries updated may 2024_web
Adoration Society
Adoration members sign up to spend time on the First Friday of each month with the Blessed Sacrament. Contact Ramona Bouffard: RamonaBouffard@WmConnect.com
Altar Society & Linens
Assist in the overall cleanliness of the Church & Sanctuary.
Contact Carmela Milici: JCMilici@Frontier.com
Linen Ladies: Contact Karen Iaco: KarenCIaco@aol.com
Bible Study for Women
Walking with Purpose was created just for women to help them enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through personal Bible study and small group discussions.
Contact Noelle Vasquez: Wwp.StMatthewNorwalk@gmail.com
Mass Ministry
All youth and adult parishioners are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Liturgical Ministries: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion; Readers; Ushers; Altar Servers. Contact JoAnn Esposito: JMStMatthew@gmail.com
Music Ministry
All are welcomed to lift their
voices to God – no audition required!
Little Angels (4yrs-Gr. 2)
Youth Choir (Gr 3-8)
Psalm (13-24yrs)
Adult (18yrs +)
Contact Val Wyman: 203-451-5959
Parish Rosary via Zoom
All are welcome to pray the Rosary every Sunday, 8pm via Zoom. Click here to join on Sunday night:
stmatthewnorwalk.org/parish-rosary-on-zoom/
Contact Patrick Kelley:
PatWmKelley@gmail.com
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Meetings set around Mass, prayers, Adoration, Benediction withRosary and prayers for the Holy Father’s intentions. Meets last Monday/mo, 6:30pm in Chapel. Contact Fr. Ignacio: FrIgnacio1971@gmail.com.
Prayer & Rosary Group
A resource in times of urgent prayer need. For prayer requests, or to join,
contact Ramona Bouffard:
StMatthewPrays@gmail.com
Pastoral Services
Bereavement Group
Provides consultation and spiritual
support to parish families in need.
Contact Sr. Sally Norcross:
SNorcross@StMatthewNorwalk.org
Communion for Homebound
For anyone who is homebound, in the hospital or nursing facility, who wishes to receive Holy Eucharist, please contact
Sr. Sally Norcross:
SNorcross@StMatthewNorwalk.org
Home Blessings
Provides families the opportunity to
have a priest visit and bless their home. Contact Mare in the Parish Office: StMattParish@hotmail.com
Catholic Daughters
Members support the Catholic Church, the clergy, and various educational and charitable causes. Meets 2nd Sunday of each month after the 10:30am Mass.
Contact Nancy Piro: nap21861@aol.com
Finance Committee
Members help the Pastor with oversight, planning and counsel. Contact
Mike Munisteri: Mick_06854@yahoo.com
Fitness Group
A ministry for women to encourage health of body and mind through exercise. Meets Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Great Room. Contact
Aggie Squeo: FitAgi50@aol.com
Flower Committee
Dedicated to decorating the church with flowers for special liturgical celebrations and the different seasons of the year.
Contact Aggie Squeo: FitAgi50@aol.com
Food Pantry
Provides groceries and basic necessities to those in need in the Norwalk Community every Wednesday, 10am-11:30am.
Contact Beverly Martin:
BeverlyDMartin@aol.com
Knights of Columbus
Membership is open to Catholic men,
18 yrs + committed to organizing charitable functions benefitting the church and community. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Contact Chris O’Connor:
ChrisOConnor14@yahoo.com
New Horizons
(for Parish Members 60yrs & older)
Our goal is to provide enrichment for the spiritual and social life of our members (single or couples). Contact Joan Walsh: JoanMWalsh@optonline.net
Movies in the Newman Center
Every Tuesday at 1:30pm—no reservations!
Cards & Games
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1pm Reservations, contact Claire Bartoli:
Claire_Bartoli @yahoo.com or
Karen Iaco: KarenCIaco@aol.com
Bring your own game and snacks.
Open Door Shelter
Outreach to the hungry in our community. Members prepare meals four times annually to be served at the Open Door Shelter in Norwalk. Contact Theresa
Figueiras: TreNard@optonline.net
Parish Mailing Group
Members assist in folding, stuffing, sealing envelopes for parish mailings.
Contact MaryJane Johnston or Barbara
Sibiskie: WJohnston7861@SBCglobal.net
Parish Nurses
Promotes wellness and healing of parishioners through blood pressure screenings on the First Weekend of each month.
Contact Nancy Mola:
NancyMola@gmail.com
Professional Consultations
Provides free, remote Professional
Consultations in the areas of Finance and Immigration Assistance.
Contact Margaret Riobo:
StMatthewConsultations@gmail.com
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
For adults who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism,
Confirmation; First Eucharist.
Contact MaryAnn Roberts:
CinMare@yahoo.com
Sewing Ministry
Members create needed textiles such as
Baptism Robes for babies, and costumes for our children’s Christmas pageant. Contact Pam Kress: ArfPam@optonline.net