Upcoming: Youth Ministry Kick-off Pizza: Sunday, Feb. 10 after the 5pm Mass
2019 Memorial Opportunities: Rec Center & Parish Renovations
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Click HERE for St. Matthew NEWS, January 13, 2019, Baptism of the Lord.
Click HERE for St. Matthew NEWS, January 6, 2019, Feast of the Epiphany.
Click HERE for St. Matthew News, December 30, 2018, Feast of the Holy Family.
COMMUNITY DINNER
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6pm; Reservations required (203-838-3788, ext. 101); $2/person to be paid at the door.
NEW HORIZONS SENIOR 12:10 MASS & LUNCHEON
Thursday, Dec. 13; Reservations by Monday, Dec. 10
ADVENT RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, Dec. 18: 1-2pm; 7-8pm in Church
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT
Monday, Dec. 24, 4pm Mass
Interfaith Prayer Service: Tues, Nov 20 at 7:30pm
Join us for a wonderful night of song and praise as our interfaith communities give thanks to our one, true God.
Wednesday, November 21
9am Mass; 9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12:10pm Healing Mass with Anointing; 6pm Adoration for Children; 8pm Rosary
Thanksgiving Day, November 22
8:45am Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
9am Thanksgiving Mass
November is the month of All Souls
Write down the names of your loved ones who are no longer with you and bring them to the Church. Their names will be placed on the altar and prayed for at every Mass that is celebrated during the month of November.
Click here for our Thanksgiving Week Bulletin, November 18, 2018.
Keep up to date with everything happening at St. Matthew in our November 11 Bulletin.
All Saints Day
Thursday, Nov. 1 Masses: 8am; 12:10pm: 5pm; 7:30pm
All Souls Day
Friday, Nov. 2 Masses:
8am in Church; 11am at St. John Cemetery (Richards Ave); 12:10pm in Church; 1pm at St. Mary Cemetery (Broad St, Norwalk); 5pm in Church; 7:30pm in Church
SIGN UP SUNDAY & ART AUCTION: Nov. 3-4 Weekend!
Sharing Our Gifts…
Discovering…developing…and sharing our gifts is one way for us to grow stronger in our faith.
Stop by the ART EXHIBIT in the Great Room after all weekend Masses and make a bid on Paintings…Collectibles….Coin & Stamp Collections & more!
Walking With Purpose Women’s Scripture Study
Join us for “Opening Your Heart” offered mornings and evenings, beginning: Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 9:30am OR Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30pm.
Click HERE to Register and learn more about Opening Your Heart!
2018-19 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Are you, or do you know of someone interested in learning more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church?
Or are you a Catholic adult (18 yrs +) who never received the sacrament of Confirmation? For more information, please contact Fr. Sunil: 203-838-3788, ext. 114. Click HERE FOR RCIA 2018-2019 Application.
ONLINE GIVING
We are grateful for your support and offer Online Giving, a secure and convenient way to give. Click on the green “Welcome to Online Giving” button below to create a new account or log in to an existing one.
St. Matthew Recreation Center & Renovations
July 22 Update From Msgr. Walter: Planning & Zoning approved the motion for the Rec Center to move forward. Next steps: Construction Drawings; we plan to break ground in late fall. Construction should take 9-12 months. Online Pledges and Giving is now available. Thank you for your prayers and support!
Click Here for Online Pledge and Giving
Click Here for Preliminary Case for Support
Anyone over the age of 18 who offers to Volunteer at any event at the Church is required by the Diocese to have a background check and complete the training program BEFORE THEY CAN VOLUNTEER. You will need to REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE taking a one-time Safe Environments Training Class.
Questions or need assistance? Can’t attend either of these classes? Please be in touch with Erma Moore, our Virtus Coordinator: 203-838-3788, ext. 107 or email: ErmaMoore@gmail.com.
Celebrate the Great Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3:15-4pm, First Tuesdays, and by appointment.
Msgr. Walter: “Confession is a Celebration of God’s goodness to all of us. We come to Confession not necessarily because we are bad. We come because GOD IS GOOD!
Keep up to date with St. Matthew News for the week of October 28, 2018.
This week’s bulletin, October 21, 2018, features photos from Confirmation Night & photos from the early part of Msgr.’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land….also, take a look at Fr. Flores’ beautiful letter to Parishioners on the last page: “I guess what I am trying to say is that you not only saved my parish, but my priesthood.”
Congratulations, to our 2018 Confirmation Class! Read about their journey in the October 14 bulletin!
Our 2018 St. Matthew Service Award Honorees are featured in this week’s bulletin: October 7, 2018.
Catch up on the latest News at St. Matthew, September 30, 2018
St. Matthew News for September 23, 2018.
Stay connected with what’s happening on Catechetical Sunday: September 16, 2018
Catch up on the latest news, “Be strong, fear not! Here is your God…He comes to save you.” Sept. 9, 2018
Click here for Msgr. Walter’s Sept. 7th Statement on Abuse Crisis
Here’s our Carnival edition! Sept. 2, 2018
Memorializing a Loved One
Consider donating the Sanctuary flowers in honor of someone you love. The Offering is $150.00. Your loved one’s name will appear in the bulletin during the week of the gift.
Consider lighting the Sanctuary Candle in Memory of your loved one. The candle will burn for one week near the Tabernacle. Our beeswax Sanctuary Candle burns 24/7. The Offering for the candle is $25.00. Your loved one’s name will appear in the bulletin during the week of the gift.
