“You are welcome here. Wherever you are on your journey.” Msgr. Walter Orlowski, VF, KCHS, Pastor and Dean.
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
Sunday June 3, 3pm
Led by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano
Please join us as we witness our faith in the Eucharistic Lord on the Feast of Corpus Christi.
A Eucharistic Procession is one form of Eucharistic
adoration that has a long history in the Church. In this
type of procession, the Holy Eucharist, contained inside a
monstrance, is carried by a priest through a set route while
Eucharistic Hymns are sung.
Through processions we are reminded that our stay on earth is a journey
and that our final destination is eternal life with God in heaven.
Processions make us recall other journeys we take on earth: from sin to
grace, doubt to faith, death to new life.
Family Communion Breakfast
Sunday, June 3rd after 9am Mass
Special Guest Speaker: BISHOP FRANK J. CAGGIANO!
Bishop Frank will speak about the importance of families. The breakfast is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Please click here for ticket information.
Are you searching for purpose? Do you struggle to measure up to our culture’s definition of beauty? Is there someone you need to forgive, but you don’t know how? Join us for a six week Scripture Study for Women on Tuesdays at 9:30am & Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Click here for more info and registration: Walking with Purpose Living in the Father’s Love
Happy Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church! May 20,2018
Happy Mother’s Day! May 13, 2018
Congratulations to our First Communicants! May 6, 2018
Msgr. Walter went horseback riding.. Check out his column in the current St. Matthew News….April 29, 2018!
Take a look at the week ahead in the April 22, 2018 St.Matthew News.
Catch up on what’s happening at St. Matthew for the week of April 15, 2018!
2018 ST. MATTHEW SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Matthew 2018 Scholarship Applications are now available for students in High Schools, Colleges & Universities. Students applying for tuition assistance must be active participants in Parish Life at St. Matthew Church (i.e. Mass Minister, Volunteer, etc) and must be able to provide evidence from your school that you are doing the same. To be eligible for a scholarship you must attend Mass weekly. Applications are also available in the Parish Office. Application Deadline: Applications must be turned in to the Parish Office by May 27th, at 5pm.
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!
Hand-Written Bible Event at St. Matthew Church
Saturday, April 28th, 8:45am-12Noon
Open to Families (5th-grade and above)
Please REGISTER HERE to be a part of this amazing project!
Click the photo below for all the details!
The St. Matthew Bereavement Group meets Thursdays, from 4-5:30pm to provide spiritual and group support to families grieving the loss of a loved one. Please contact Sr. Sally Norcross (203)838-3788, ext. 118 to attend.
Proposed Parish Recreation & Activity Center
Msgr. Walter recently shared his vision for the proposed Recreation Center & Enhancements to the Church, Chapel & Parish Center and answered questions from Parishioners at a well-attended Town Hall Meeting.
Protecting God’s Children
All Parish Volunteers over the age of 18 are 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? Contact Erma Moore, our Virtus Coordinator: ErmaMoore@gmail.com
ONLINE GIVING
We are grateful for your support and offer Online Giving, a secure and convenient way to give. Click on the green welcome link below to create a new account or log in to an existing one.
Recreation Center & Enhancements to the Church, Chapel & Parish
Exciting Times on the Horizon at St. Matthew!! Please join us in pray for our proposed Recreation Center & Enhancements to the Church, Chapel & Parish Center.
Helping Our Neighbors
From Msgr. Walter… To anyone who was displaced by the massive fire on Richards Avenue, you have a welcome home at St. Matthew. Whatever you need, call us. 203-838-3788, ext. 101. If you know someone in need, please let them know we’re here to help ease their burden. Want to help those effected by the devastating fire? Contact me. You and I will work together. Because that’s what the Church does.
In His Love,
Msgr. Walter
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.
