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Bishops Annual Appeal 2023 Underway

Our BAA for 2023 is underway. St. Matthew goal which we must reach is higher this year at $58,206. We thank you for your continued generosity to the annual BAA and all that it supports in our diocese. Click on the title of this announcement to Donate Today on-line.

Blessing of Throats

The weekend of February 4th and 5th we will offer a blessing of throats immediately after all Masses for the Feast of St. Blaise, physician and martyr.

CandleMass

Thursday, February 2nd will be the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord. We will have a candlelight procession into the church prior to our Noon Mass, with the congregation holding candles. Please come if you can.

Winter Blood Drive

Our St. Matthew Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on, Saturday, January 7th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Give the Gift of Life. Click on the title of this article for the link to sign up for a slot today.

Its Beginning to SOUND a Lot Like Christmas

Love Christmas Music? Join DJ Fr Robby for traditional songs & DJ Mike Peters for contemporary songs. Fri. Dec, 16 at 7PM in the Social Hall. Hot chocolate & EggNog provided. Bring Christmas cookes to share

Thanksgiving Week - Masses & Office Hours

The week of Thanksgiving, there will be daily Masses on Tuesday at Noon and Thursday at 11AM only. The Parish Office will be closed for the Diocese Holiday on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Sign Up to light our Advent Wreath Candles

If you'd like to sign up to light our Advent Wreath candles on the altar at the start of a weekend Mass (Nov 26/27 thru Dec 17/18), please Click the Title of this announcement, then pick a date, or email the office. Thanks!

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Volunteers needed

For the upcoming school year, we need adult leaders willing the Share the Faith with the children & teens of our parish. No prior experience is needed. Classes are Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45am in the Parish Center. Contact Susan Clifton in the Parish Office.

Migrant Farm Worker Toiletry Bag Collection

We are once again collecting toiletry bags with personal hygiene products - toothpaste, toothbrush, bar soap, deodorant, shampoo, moisturizing skin lotion, and Cortizone 10 in a 1 gallon, clear plastic bag. The container is outside the church doors through July 17th . THANK YOU

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We have Stations of the Cross every Friday of LENT from 1:00 to 1:30pm in the church. Color Prayer Books are provided. Come join us to pray THE WAY OF THE CROSS with our Lord Jesus.

40 Cans for Lent Food Drive

For the Durham Community Food Pantry, sponsored by Knight's of Columbus. Place non-perishable donations in the container outside the church doors through Palm Sunday, Click Title for the flier and full list of items.

Take the Diocese Listening Survey

Pope Francis opened a church-wide Listening Synod for 2022-2023. Bishop Zarama needs to hear from YOU. Take the Diocese Synod Survey today by clicking on the title of this announcement. Thank you!

ADVENT WREATH Families Needed

We need families or couples to help light the Advent candles on the altar wreath, before each weekend mass in Advent (Nov 27-Dec 19). Click on the title of this message to sign up on-line or call the office.

Lenten Reconciliations

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.

Register for MY OWN CHURCH - our new Parish Directory

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.

Take a Virtual Tour

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.

At Home, On-line Faith Resources Available

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.

Raffle Drawing by Knights of Columbus

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!

NEW YEARS EVE Line Dance Party

The St. Matthew Line Dance Group is having a New Years Eve Party Tuesday, December 31st from 9 pm to Midnight in the Social Hall. All the Parish and their Friends are welcome to come! They ask the you please bring a snack to share and your own holiday beverage. So put on you dancing shoes and join us, as we Welcome in 2020. Click to learn more.

OUR CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, December 24th: 4:00pm and 8:00pm masses, December 25th: 11:00am mass. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY, December 28th: 5:00pm and December 29th: 8:30am and 11:00am. FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, January 1st: Noon mass. Click to learn more. Please note - the Parish Office is closed 12/24 – 1/1.

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