WELCOME TO THE REC CENTER
The Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center is a place that promotes well-being for all ages, designed to enhance the quality of your life. A place to welcome all generations with opportunities for play, fitness, restoration and healing. A place you can go to after Mass, before Mass, in between the week to restore yourself, to have fun, to reconnect and heal in a community of believers.
Executive Director: Jay Egan
Special Events Coordinator: Laura Reid
Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 108
Email: StMattRecCenter@gmail.com
December 1, 2025 – December 21, 2025
Rec Center Hours of Operation:
THE TRACK AND WORK OUT ROOM ARE OPEN DURING THESE HOURS
MONDAY—FRIDAY: 7:00 am—9:00 pm
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 7:00 am—7:00 pm
The LOWER LEVEL (court level) is OPEN to the PUBLIC:
SUNDAY: 7 AM—3 PM
MONDAY: 9 AM—4 PM
TUESDAY: 7 AM—3 PM
WEDNESDAY: 7 AM—4 PM
THURSDAY: 9AM—4 PM
FRIDAY: 7 AM—3 PM
SATURDAY: 7 AM—9 AM; 4PM—7PM
Monday, December 22, 2025 – Saturday, January 3, 2026
*THE REC CENTER WILL BE CLOSED
CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS EVE
Rec Center Hours of Operation:
THE REC CENTER IS COMPLETELY OPEN DURING THESE HOURS*
MONDAY—FRIDAY: 7:00 am—9:00 pm
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 7:00 am—7:00 pm
Please remember, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in the Rec Center without adult supervision (21 years of age or older). Each Adult FOB user can supervise up to six young people. Safety of our young people is our first priority. Your support and cooperation in this effort are vital.
Click the calendar below to view our open Gym times.
REC CENTER HOURS
- Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am -7:00pm
LOWER LEVEL (Court Level) is Closed to the public during certain hours.
PARISHIONER MEMBERSHIP
- FOBS are required for entry to the Rec Center.
- Please help us protect our facility by not giving access to anyone who does not possess a FOB.
- You must be an active, registered Parishioner of St. Matthew Church for at least six (6) months to receive a FOB for entry.
- No one under the age of 18 years is allowed to use the Rec Center without ADULT SUPERVISION OF SOMEONE 21 YEARS OR OLDER.
- Each Adult FOB user can supervise up to six young people.
- Release of Liability _2025
Fall Season: Sept 2 -Nov. 22
Come Join the Fun!
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 9am-11am
Friday: 5pm-7pm
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here to register.
Open to Parishioners for a one-time $30/season with unlimited play.
Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Lower Intermediate.
Contact: Camille Quattrocchi: Cmq11@optonline.net
WINTER 2025
Plan something FUN to do when School’s Out!
CLICK HERE for Winter Break details
Event: School’s Out Camp Series
Upcoming Dates: Feb. 17-21 Winter Break
Time: 9:00am -11:45am
Location: Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center at St. Matthew
Description: Sports Camps will include multi-sports activities including SOCCER, DODGE BALL, BASKETBALL and other fun games! Soccer Camp dates will include technical soccer activities and fun games. All camps are held at the Recreation Center. All attendees should wear appropriate attire for indoor sports activities, wear indoor sneakers and bring a water bottle/snack with them.
As we approach school breaks, we invite families to make the most of this time by registering their child, Gr. 1-6, in our School’s Out Sports Camp activities that are designed to foster a strong sense of fun, belonging and community. At St. Matthew, we believe that nurturing connections among our members is essential for both individual and collective spiritual growth.
Elite Sports Service is offering this SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP SERIES for Gr. 1-6 Youth in partnership with St Matthew Church at the Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center. Join us for a fun morning of multi-sports games and activities in a fun and friendly atmosphere!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ELITE SPORTS SERVICE.
The Center is named in honor of Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski (1954-2020), who launched the Rec Center in 2018 and whose vision was to create an intergenerational gathering place for wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Msgr. Walter served as Pastor of St. Matthew for 26 years.
VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children
In cooperation and under the directives of our Diocese of Bridgeport, all parishes must participate in Virtus Protecting God’s Children Program.
All St. Matthew Parish Volunteers, all Coaches at the Recreation Wellness Center over the age of 18, and all employees are required by the Diocese of Bridgeport to have a background check and register in a training program, “Protecting God’s Children.”
Volunteers: You may sign up for the class through online registration.
Upon completion of the class, a copy of the certificate must be submitted to the office prior to beginning duties as a volunteer.
Per Fr. Frank Hoffmann, Pastor of St. Matthew, all Ministries, Groups, and Volunteers will recertify every five years.
Any questions, please contact our Parish Office: 203-838-3788, ext. 101.
VIRTUS INFORMATION
Safe Environments Online Portal
2020 Safe Environments Handbook (PDF) Updated: 11/04/2020
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Safe Environment Children’s Training for Parents & Children
*RELEASE OF LIABILITY
ST. MATTHEW PARISH, NORWALK & DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
FACILITY USAGE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of using the facilities in the Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski Wellness and Recreation Center (Rec Center), I agree to defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless St. Matthew Church in the city of Norwalk, CT, The Diocese of Bridgeport, Fr. Frank Hoffmann, Pastor, and the St. Matthew Staff against and from all injuries, claims, damages and losses of every nature, including financial costs and expenses that may arise out of or be related to my use of the gym floor, walking track, Fitness Center or any other area in the St. Matthew Rec Center. I agree not to seek to hold any of the above named parties liable for any injuries which may occur from, during or in connection with this program. I am aware that I am engaging in physical exercise and that the use of equipment, training and instruction could cause injury to me. I am voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risks of injury that might result. I agree to waive any claims or rights I might otherwise have to sue the trainers/instructors, for injury to myself as a result of these activities. I understand that it is advisable to consult my physician regarding the undertaking of any physical activity. I also agree to only share the assigned FOB with my family members. If my assigned FOB is lost or stolen, I agree to report the loss to the St. Matthew Church Office: StMattRecCenter@gmail.com
