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Why do we read only certain Bible verses at Mass? Learn about the Lectionary Book in this special Bible Study by Fr. Robby: choose from Thu. August 12th, 12:45pm - Social Hall or - Sat. August 28th at 3:00pm, Social Hall or - Mon. Sept. 13th at 7:00pm via Zoom 

We have 2 open positions and 3 candidates for our Parish Council, so we will be having a parish-wide election in August. You will be able to choose from either on-line or paper ballots.

Monday, July 26th is the Feast of Saint Anne & Joachim, grandparents of Jesus. At 1:00 pm in the Social Hall we’re hosting a Special Social for all of our Grandparents (or surrogate grandparents). All are Welcome, especially the grandkids.

We are returning Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers to our weekend Masses this Fall. Training will be provided this summer. Please contact the Parish Office to sign up.

Our choir is returning to weekend Masses in the Fall and resuming weekly rehearsals Wed. evenings from 6:30pm-8pm starting Wed Jul 7th.  ALL are welcome to participate, NO auditions.  Contact our Music Director Bob Cook at 919-479-9848 or snuffer47@hotmail.com.

With the governor's and bishop's latest COVID announcements, we have revised our our gathering guidelines for attending Masses. Click the title of this article to read more.

Starting May 9 and every Sunday through May 30 our Youth will be praying the Rosary at 9:45am at our new Outdoor Chapel. ALL ARE WELCOME to join our Teens in this special devotion to Mary in May.

Due to COVID, Fr. Robby offers Confessions every Wed. during Lent from 1:30 to 2pm outside the church. Knock on the office doors if you do not see him. Remember the bishop allows dispensation during the pandemic.

Next Stations of the Cross will be Friday February 26th at 6:30pm. It was also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel for those at home. We have purchased new color Way of the Cross booklets for this year.

St. Matthew has a new web-based parish directory called MY OWN CHURCH by ParishSoft. All parish families need to create an account as soon as possible. Then go on-line and update their family contact information for our Parish Census. CLICK THE TITLE OF THIS ARTICLE.

Our Youth Ministry is having a bon fire and Outdoor Movie Night on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st. Bring a chair, blanket and friends for a fun night under the stars.

Every year, we report to the Parish at a weekend mass. Given the pandemic, we're providing the report for July 2019 - June 2020 on our website: CLICK BELOW and in the bulletin.  Questions contact the Finance Council Chair David Kuboushek.

WE HAVE OUR 4 WINNERS. Click the title of this post to see them all. Contest sponsored by our Knights of Columbus.

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.