Our See’s Candies Easter Fundraiser has begun and continues through March 20!

Saint Matthew is an Independent Catholic Church that continues to thrive through the support of our Faith Community and the generosity of our church family and friends. This is one of many opportunities to enjoy See’s Candies for Easter while supporting our church. The Saint Matthew Community Life and Fundraising Committee sincerely thanks you for your support.

How to Purchase Candy: Visit our online storefront (Available until Friday, March 20, 2026): https://www.tinyurl.com/EasterCandy2026 – Items will ship to you or your family and friends. Online orders begin shipping as early as February 23, 2026.

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Select the image below to view all available candy:

Saint Matthew will provide Ash Wednesday Mass on February 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

For those who are unable to attend this mass, Ashes to Go will be offered by Saint Matthew clergy with the following options:

     • In the church from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
     • Drive by on Sycamore at Imperial from 1:00-6:00 p.m.

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San Mateo ofrecerá la Misa de Miércoles de Ceniza el 18 de febrero de 2026 a las 12:00 p.m.

Para quienes no puedan asistir a la Misa, el clero de San Mateo ofrecerá “Cenizas para Llevar” con las siguientes opciones:

     • En la iglesia de 1:00 a 6:00 p.m.
     • Drive-by en Sycamore y Imperial de 1:00 a 6:00 p.m.

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The Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament in the Order They Were Written

Schedule:

•   Meets Weekly: Every Wednesday

•   Dates: Starts 1/14/2026

Description:

This 12-session class will cover the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament in a different way than how they are usually taught: Rather than reading in the order they appear in our current-day bibles, we will consider the stories in the order in which they first developed in oral tradition, how they were written down, and the process of becoming the Jewish canon. We will reframe the story in light of the traumatic history of the Jewish people and how their exiles influenced the writing, editing and coming together of their scripture. Understanding homelessness, loss of their Temple, and threatened lost identity is an important window into scriptural formation and also is a continuing theme in reading scripture today. As we come to understand the ongoing trauma of many peoples coming from countries suffering from colonialism including those in our own SGS community, we will read the Bible anew and as meaningful today as it was 2,000 years ago.

Handout: SGS-3 Course Description

The Hebrew Bible & Old Testament in the Order They Were Written

Schedule:

•   Meets Weekly: Every Wednesday

•   Dates: January 14- April 1

•   Break: Wednesday  February 18- Ash Wednesday

•   Resume: 

•   Time: Dinner at 6:00 p.m. | Study begins at 7:00 p.m.

Description:

Hebrew Bible & Old Testament in the Order They Were Written

Teacher: Reverend Martha Rogers

Location:

•   In person: “House of Ruth and Junia” – 618 West Grafton Place, Anaheim, CA 92805

•   Zoom: Please reach out to Mo. Jetty for the Zoom link if you plan to attend virtually – email reverendjetty@saint-matthew.org

We warmly invite you to share in a season of faith, fellowship, and formation.

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” — Proverbs 1:5

We look forward to learning with you!

We’re happy to share that Saint Matt’s will be introducing a new Thursday Weekday Mass, beginning Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

This Mass will be celebrated every Thursday and offers a beautiful opportunity to gather in prayer during the week. All are warmly invited to join us as we deepen our faith and community through the Eucharist.

Attend Mass in Person (inside the church)
English and Spanish

Join us at 9:30 a.m. (English) and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish). On every 5th Sunday (for months that have 5 Sundays) we also have Unity Sunday at 10:30 PT (Multilingual) outside the church.

Please remember:

• Please stay home if you are sick, and join us at church when you are well again.
• Please wear a mask that covers both your nose and mouth. We will also be checking temperatures.
• Please continue to keep a distance of 6 feet from those not in your household.
• We will continue to have our food drive every Sunday.

Watch on Facebook Live
English only

Click on the link below at 9:30 am PT (English). Please note that you may need to refresh the page to see the live video. On every 5th Sunday we have Unity Sunday at 10:30 am PT (Multilingual).

Click here to join the service on Facebook Live

Click here to access the Liturgical Aids (scroll down to “Liturgical Aids for Online Mass”)

Mass Recordings

Join in our 2026 Growing Together Drawing for the chance to win! We will be selling 100 tickets at $50.00 each. These drawings will be held the last Sunday of each month. The first drawing will be on Sunday, January 25, 2026 and the final drawing will be on December 27, 2026. Each winner’s ticket will be re-entered for subsequent monthly drawings.

All winners will be announced after the 9:30 am mass.

Please remember that each winner’s ticket with be re-entered for subsequent months’ drawings. This means there will be multiple chances to win $100!

Event Coordinator: Jennie Guida

How to purchase tickets

Option 1 — Mail
Send $50.00 to:
Saint Matthew
500 E. Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
Note: 2026 Growing Together Drawing

Option 2 — Email
📧 SaintMatthew.Connect@gmail.com
Note: 2026 Growing Together Drawing

Option 3 — Online (has small processing fee)
You can find the ticket form on our website (saint-matthew.org → click “Giving” tab or “Shop” tab).
Direct link to purchase: https://saint-matthew.org/shop/2026-growing-together-drawing/

Winners will be listed here!

January: TBA
February: TBA
March: TBA
April: TBA
May: TBA
June: TBA
July: TBA
August: TBA
September: TBA
October: TBA
November: TBA
December: TBA

The Parish Council meets every fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Learn more about the Parish Council here.

All are welcome to attend the open session (first part) of any Parish Council meeting.

The Healing Service occurs every first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm PT in the church chapel.

All are Welcome!