MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PASTORAL LETTER
MAY 25, 2024, Orange, CA In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit! Greetings to the community of Saint Matthew. As we thread unchartered roads in our Missionary Endeavour as a new Region for the Ecumenical Catholic Movement in the United States, as…
Obituary for Esther Diane Smith
The Reverend Esther Diane Smith passed away peacefully at her home in Fullerton, California on April 4, 2024 from natural causes. Mother Diane, as she was known by members of Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church, is survived by her sister Sharon, her brother Richard and wife Mary, and their two…
Carta de obispo Peter y el padre Arturo – 4 de diciembre de 2022
For the English translation of this letter, click here. Saludos amados miembros de la Iglesia Católica Ecuménical San Mateo. Jesús comenzó su misión llamando a discípulos que serían formados en un equipo de colaboradores. Jesús dijo: “Edificaré mi Iglesia …” La forma en que Jesús construyó Su Iglesia fue mediante la…
Letter from Bishop Peter and Father Arturo – December 4, 2022
For the Spanish translation of this letter, click here. Greetings beloved members of Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church, Jesus began His mission by calling disciples who would be formed into a team of co-workers. Jesus said, “I will build my Church…” The way that Jesus built His Church was through the willing…
The Lent of My Life by Meredythe Hutchinson
Over the course of six weeks one summer, I came from death back into life. Six weeks – exactly the same length of time as Lent. I don’t think that was a coincidence. I had been in a very dark place prior to those six weeks. The prior year had…
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www.tinyurl.com/SeesCandiesChristmas2024 Flyer | Volante: St. Matts Fundraiser See’s Candies Christmas 2024 Flyer (English and Spanish) — It’s that time of the year.
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Flyer | Volante: St. Matts Fundraiser See’s Candies Christmas 2024 Flyer (English and Spanish)
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It’s that time of the year. St. Matthew is having their annual Christmas Candy Fundraiser. Please use the link above to order online through December 6th. Orders will start shipping by November 11, 2024.
Orders will be taken at St. Matthew after all masses until December 8th and orders will be delivered on Sunday, December 15th.
Thank you helping us with this 2024 fundraiser.
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Es esa época del año. San Mateo tendrá su recaudación anual de fondos de dulces navideños. Utilice el enlace de arriba para realizar pedidos en línea hasta el 6 de diciembre.Los pedidos comenzarán a enviarse el 11 de noviembre de 2024.
Los pedidos se tomarán en San Mateo después de todas las misas hasta el 8 de diciembre y los pedidos se entregarán el domingo 15 de diciembre.
Gracias por ayudarnos con esta recaudación de fondos de 2024.
Organizer
Jennie GuidaSaintMatthew.Connect@gmail.com
Sun24NovAll DayYour "Lucky Time"(All Day: Sunday)
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All Day (Sunday)
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We will be selling 100 tickets at $50 each. This will start in December 2023, and everyone who purchases a ticket will be entered into a monthly drawing for $100.00.
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We will be selling 100 tickets at $50 each. This will start in December 2023, and everyone who purchases a ticket will be entered into a monthly drawing for $100.00. All drawings will be held on the last Sunday of each month, for 12 consecutive months starting on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Please note: Each winner’s ticket will be re-entered for subsequent month’s drawings. So there are multiple chances to win the $100.00.
How to Enter:
- Mail in your $50 donation to Saint Matt’s: 1111 Town and Country Rd., Ste. 16, Orange, CA 93868 (write “Your Lucky Time Raffle” in the memo line of your check)
- Purchase a ticket online: (link to come)
Remember–only 100 tickets will be sold, so HURRY!
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All Day (Sunday)
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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
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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 and Spanish
Click on the link below at 9:30 am PT (English) or 12:30 pm PT (Spanish). 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 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
Recordings will be available on Facebook after the scheduled Mass times on our Videos page.
We will try our best to also have the recording available on our website for this Sunday (later in the day), but as we are still a little new to Zoom, we appreciate your patience with us. We definitely plan to post our recordings on our website, but this may take a bit of time to accomplish. Please continue to check out the website periodically for updates. Thank you!
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm
Location
House of Ruth and Junia
618 West Grafton Place
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Bible Study for 2023 | Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM | 1/25/23 through 12/20/23 (and beyond) And God Said What? Surveying the Entire Bible Come join our learning community on Wednesdays! Location:
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Bible Study for 2023 | Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM | 1/25/23 through 12/20/23 (and beyond)
And God Said What? Surveying the Entire Bible
Come join our learning community on Wednesdays!
Location: “House of Ruth and Junia” – 618 West Grafton Place, Anaheim, CA 92805
Time: Dinner at 6 PM / Seminar from 7 to 8 PM in person or by Zoom
Join the Saint Matthew Bible Study group on Facebook, and follow the House of Ruth and Junia Facebook page, and view the Bible Study recording at a later time.
- Bible Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2790944940960983/
- House of Ruth and Junia Page: https://www.facebook.com/PastorJetty
If you are unable to meet with us in person, you are welcome to join live on Zoom (details will be available on the Facebook group page).
Once available, any recordings and handouts will be found on our Bible Study Media page.
Description
This is an audacious aspiration for studying scripture together! This topic was requested and enthusiastically endorsed by our last study group which ended in November, 2022. They said to us that people who were raised as Roman Catholics, in particular, had been discouraged from studying scripture in their formative years. They are hungry to know more. We expect this study to go on for all of 2023 and probably beyond.
Our title derives from an older classic and well-received book by Catholic scholar, Margaret Nutting Ralph [1986, 2003 revised]: And God Said What? Her book can be purchased used for as little as $5 on Amazon, new for $12, and is also available by Kindle for $18. We have a few copies on hand for loaning. We strongly recommend reading Dr. Ralph’s book as a very useful introduction, but we will not be following her outline. We will provide handouts and other important materials from scholarly, Jewish, and Christian perspectives. We will also recommend movies that provide artistic and dramatic interpretation of biblical events, and will host some of these at House of Ruth and Junia; they can be attended along with or apart from the ongoing biblical studies. Or they are available and viewed from home.
Our format will be the same as we have done before. On Wednesday evenings, if you are local and able to travel, we invite you for a simple dinner at House of Ruth and Junia from 6-7 PM. Then we will convene in our gathering place in a big screen arrangement, where those physically present will join those who attend by zoom. This has been very successful and has even included non-ECC participants and attendees from other states. We realize that 7 PM PT may be too late for the majority of ECC members on the east coast or too early for those in Europe, so the sessions will be video recorded and made available for everyone to enjoy. Thus, ‘make-up’ sessions will be available if you miss one, or if you jump into the study at any later point in time, you can go back.
Some sessions may not be held physically at House of Ruth and Junia and may be zoomed when Jetty and Martha are away from the local area. For those sessions, obviously there will be no dinner and we will let participants know in advance when this is occurring. We might meet by zoom from Big Bear or even from Sint-Niklaas in Belgium! We have developed a tentative schedule covering all of 2023, subject to change, avoiding major holidays when folks are gathering in their families and their own local communities. We will make the schedule available to all attendees.
The first two sessions [1/25/23, 2/1/23] will employ an overview, with the second two sessions [2/8/23, 2/15/23] showing films (see below for more information), and people can visit or view them at home. We hope to roughly cover books of the Bible in something resembling chronological order.
Contact Information | Email, Call, or Text
Rev. Martha Rogers: 714-606-4365, rogersmartha@sbcglobal.net
Rev. Jetty Van den Berghe: 714-343-8274, pastorjettyvandenberghe@gmail.com
Directions to House of Ruth and Junia from Saint Matthew Church (approximately a 10-minute drive)
1. Get on 5 North to Lincoln Avenue [approximately 5 miles].
2. Get off at Lincoln and turn right. Go to Citron [3rd light].
3. Turn left on Citron. Cross over Citron and North, then make an immediate Right on to Grafton Place. 618 West Grafton Place, Anaheim 92805.
Session 3 – Wednesday, 2/8/23 from 6-8pm | Film Showing Information | Biblical Authors: Who Actually Wrote the Bible?
You are invited to a simple dinner and movie at House of Ruth and Junia! This invite is for anyone age 12+, young and old, within commuting distance of Anaheim! If you need transportation, let us know!
The Bible is the most widely read book in the history of the world. But does anyone know who really wrote it? What are the facts behind the creation of this immortal manuscript? New scientific research and theological insight may provide new clues. What can the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us about the origins of the Bible? Discover how modern technology may finally unravel this age-old mystery.
Please RSVP by Wednesday morning – call or text to 714-606-4365. Leave your name and how many coming with you.
This film is an introductory part of our 2023 Bible Study Series, And God Said What? Surveying the Entire Bible. Please feel free to come even if you don’t plan to be a ‘regular’ at the Bible Study!
Session 4 – Wednesday, 2/15/23 from 6-8pm | Film Showing Information | Discovering the Bible
You are invited to a simple dinner and movie at House of Ruth and Junia! This invite is for anyone age 12+, young and old, within commuting distance of Anaheim! If you need transportation, let us know!
The film this evening is Discovering the Bible, a BBC production. It will serve as an introduction to the incredible story of where the Bible actually came from and how it was passed down to us.
This film is an introductory part of our 2023 Bible Study Series, And God Said What? Surveying the Entire Bible. Please feel free to come even if you don’t plan to be a ‘regular’ at the Bible Study!
Please RSVP by Wednesday morning – call or text to 714-606-4365. Leave your name and how many coming with you.
Sun01DecAll DayRaise Right Funding for the Holidays!(All Day: Sunday)
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All Day (Sunday)
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Just in time for the holidays! Order plastic gift cards from Raise Right and earn money for Saint Matthew! We can earn from 1.5% to 23% of the card value for
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Just in time for the holidays!
Order plastic gift cards from Raise Right and earn money for Saint Matthew! We can earn from 1.5% to 23% of the card value for no extra cost to us. Order plastic gift cards for holiday gifts or for your personal every day use. Some cards are refillable and can be used over and over again by refilling online. There are hundreds of brands to choose from including: Apple, Amazon, Disney, Starbucks, Rubios, Albertstons & Stater Brothers, Shell, Arco, Royal Caribbean, Delta, Home Depot, Lowes. If you are planning a trip or a big purchase (New iPhone for Christmas?? Taking the family to Disney? New fridge from Home Depot or Lowes?), this will earn a lot for us.
How it Works
- We encourage you to download the RaiseRight app to your phone or go to RaiseRight.com on your computer.
- For those uncomfortable using their bank account information, we are taking paper orders. Fill out the order form linked below and pay by cash, Venmo, or Zelle to Kath Wenzel and she will place the order for you.
- Lists of brands and order forms are posted on the bulletin board. Online and paper orders for plastic gift cards are due to Kath Wenzel or Polly Touhey by Sunday 12/1.
- Orders will be delivered to Saint Matthew after mass on 12/8.
Thank you for supporting this super easy fundraising effort.
If you have any questions or want a copy of the brand list, contact Kath Wenzel at 714-317-5170.
Organizer
Kath Wenzel
Sun01Dec8:30 amPriests Available to Hear Confessions8:30 am
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 am
Location
Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church (Chapel)
1111 W. Town and Country Rd, Unit 14
Event Details
On the first Sunday of every month we will have 1-2 priests available to hear confessions from 8:30 am until Mass begins at 9:30 am. We will also have confessors
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Mon02Dec12:00 am2024 "Your Lucky Time" Raffle12:00 am
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(Monday) 12:00 am
Location
Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church (Sanctuary)
1111 W. Town and Country Rd, Unit 14
Event Details
Update (3/4/2024): All tickets have been sold! Thank you for your support, everyone! ____ Join in our “Your Lucky Time” Raffle for the chance to win! We will be selling 100 tickets
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Update (3/4/2024): All tickets have been sold! Thank you for your support, everyone!
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Join in our “Your Lucky Time” Raffle for the chance to win! We will be selling 100 tickets at $50.00 each. The first drawing will be on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Each winner’s ticket will be re-entered for subsequent months’ drawings.
All drawings will be held on the last Sunday of each month.
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!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MONTHLY WINNERS!
January: Norma L.’s son
February: Sharon S.
March: Mary Kay A.
April: Mary S.
May: Béa T.
June: Veronica H.
July: Mary Lou M.
August: Norma L.’s son
September: APV Mfg. (Stella)
October: Doris H.
November: TBA
December: TBA
Organizer
Jennie GuidaSaintMatthew.Connect@gmail.com
Tue03Dec7:00 pmHealing Service7:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Saint Matthew Church Chapel
Event Details
The Healing Service occurs every first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm PT in the church chapel. All are Welcome!
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The Healing Service occurs every first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm PT in the church chapel.
All are Welcome!
Fri06Dec6:00 pmSacred Heart of Jesus Novena MassEvery first Friday of the month at 6:00 pm PT6:00 pm
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm
Location
Saint Matthew Church Chapel
Event Details
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena Mass occurs every first Friday of the month at 6:00 pm in the church chapel. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.
Event Details
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena Mass occurs every first Friday of the month at 6:00 pm in the church chapel.
Refreshments and fellowship to follow.
Tue10Dec6:30 pmParish Council Meeting2nd Tue. of each month6:30 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm
Location
Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church (Parish Hall)
1111 W. Town and Country Rd, Unit 14
Event Details
Learn more about the Parish Council here. All are welcome to attend the open session (first part) of any Parish Council meeting. During the Covid-19 crisis, Parish Council meetings are being conducted via Zoom
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Learn more about the Parish Council here.
All are welcome to attend the open session (first part) of any Parish Council meeting.
During the Covid-19 crisis, Parish Council meetings are being conducted via Zoom at with the details below. Please email Parish Council Moderator Bob Moranno at bobsmpcc2020m@gmail.com to be given access to the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89096114385?pwd=MWFkd2dmT0tBOTQxRTBiMkdSY2Z2Zz09
Meeting ID: 890 9611 4385
Password: 943986
Fri20Dec6:30 pmDivine Mercy Chaplet6:30 pm
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm
Location
Saint Matthew Church Chapel
Event Details
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be taught and prayed every 3rd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm in the church chapel. Potluck and fellowship to follow.
Event Details
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be taught and prayed every 3rd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm in the church chapel.
Potluck and fellowship to follow.