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LIGHT UP THE WORLD, sponsored by the Knights. Pumpkins are provided, you decorate at home, then send in a picture, to be judged by the parish. Four categories! Winners get Gift Cards. Click to Sign-up by Oct. 5

The Ladies of St. Matthew is sponsoring a Food Drive for the Durham Food Pantry from SEPT 26/27 through OCT. 3/4. A collection bin for donations is available outside the church doors. Click for the Flier.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd at 2PM.  Pets must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. Social distancing & face masks are required. This event is WEATHER PERMITTING, so please check here by 5PM Friday.

Church restrooms are open for all Masses. Only 1 person permitted inside at a time. Face masks are required. Hands must be washed thoroughly before exiting. On the Playground, only 1 Family is permitted at a time.

Father Robby recorded an introductory video for St. Matthew parents about our Childrens Faith Formation home-based program this Fall during the pandemic. Click the title of this message to watch.

Due to the pandemic restrictions, many have not had a chance to have a friendly chat with Father Robby yet. So he sat down down with us for a short interview.

Click the title of this article to Watch and Pray along with our weekly Rosary, every Tuesday at 11:15 am in the church just prior to Noon Mass.

Click the title of this article to read the plan from Susan Clifton, Director of Religious Education, with the parish plan for Faith Formation and TYM instruction this fall.

Because of the ongoing pandemic, Father Robby with have Reconciliation by Appointment ONLY. Please email Father Robby to schedule a Confession time. Call parish office if you do not have email

Visitors to St. Matthew can now take a Virtual Tour of our Campus on their laptop with panoramic photos both outside and in. Just click on the title of this announcement for a preview.

Our new Pastor is here and anxious to meet you. Instead of a Welcome Social for Father Staley, please send Greeting Cards or eCards to the Parish Office. You may add gift cards, recipes, prayers, even jokes!

We are very pleased to announce that Father Robert Staley has been appointed our new Pastor by Bishop Zarama, starting June 30th, 2020. Fr. Rob is currently at St. Luke the Evangelist in Raleigh

Father Ed is having Noon Masses (not open to the public just yet) LIVE on our parish Facebook page. Tuesday Mass is followed by a virtual Adoration

Click the title of this message to order an engraved brick for our Parish Hall walkway. The price per engraved brick is $75.00. All proceeds help fund our many Youth programs! Deadline has been extended. Please your order today.

We're unable to have a Going Away social for Father Ed.  Click on the title of this message to learn what Father Ed has asked for instead, including a "Drive by Good bye" SUNDAY JUNE 28th from 11 to Noon.

Stay connected when we can’t be together. Religious resources are available FREE online.  Click the title so see links that will allow you to continue to deepen your faith during these trying times.

We livestream Mass every Sunday at 10am on our Parish Facebook page (link below). Mass is not yet open for attendance. Videos are posted to this website & YouTube (link below).

Click the title of this Note for a listing of all St. Matthew and Diocese cancellation or postponements through Easter. Contact the Parish Office, which will remain open M-F, 9-5, with any questions or concerns.

The weekend of March 6-8th is the SEARCH peer-lead, spring retreat for teens grades 10-12 at The Refuge in Ayden,NC. Cost is only $40. Contact Susan Clifton for more information or to register your teen.

Our Knights are now selling Raffle Tickets for their Annual Fundraiser. Cash prizes are $5000 1st Prize, $4000 2nd Prize, $500 3rd & 4th, $400 5th & 6th! Guaranteed St. Matthew winner of at least $50. Tickets are $5 each available from any Knight. Drawing will be May 2nd. Thanks for supporting our busy Knights!