Our St. Matthew COVID-19 Plan

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and desire to receive You into my Soul.  Since I cannot receive You at Communion, come spiritually into my heart.  I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You.  Never permit me to be separated from You.  AMEN

LINK: Explanation of Spiritual Communion 

UPDATED FOR MAY 2021

*** WE  ENCOURAGE ALL PARISHIONER TO GET VACCINATED ***

St. Matthew Family,

The CDC, Governor Cooper,  and Bishop Zarama have lifted most gathering-size and face mask restrictions. We are doing our best to have you safely return in a normal fashion as soon as possible. 

The Bishop's dispensation from attending weekend Mass remains in effect.  For those who wish to stay home, we continue to Live Stream our 5:00 pm Saturday Mass on our YouTube channel. 

Here are our current criteria for attending our indoor Masses:

• Wearing face masks on campus is optional.
• We are maintaining a quarter of the church, by the Mary statue - from the piano to the back of the church, where face masks and social distancing remains in place, to accomodate the non-vaccinated and other vulnerable people. 
• Ministries, Committees, and Scouts may resume face to face meetings, events, and activities on campus without restrictions..

General Guidelines during Mass for now:

1. Liturgical changes remain in effect: distribution of Holy Communion only (no Wine).
2. No Sign of the Peace hand shakes and no passing of offertory collection baskets.​​

Throughout this pandemic, parishioners have generously given to the weekly Offertory through Online Giving and weekly envelopes.  Thank you for your continued support!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THOSE AT RISK.