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Letters

Announcements and Reflections and Vignettes from Our Parish

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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…

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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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Announcement from Bishop Peter

Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Friends of Saint Matthew Church, I am pleased to announce to everyone that our church has survived the COVID-19 pandemic and, once again, Saint Matthew Church will be open for public services and liturgies beginning in July 2021. Sunday Mass will continue to be celebrated in…

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Fleeting Fireflies by Meredythe Hutchinson

Heat rises. Unfortunately. So tonight I find myself on the balcony of my second story apartment since the air outside is much cooler than the air within. My optometrist would scold me, for the setting sun’s light is too dim for writing. And yet, I feel compelled to write because…

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Understanding – A Gift of the Holy Spirit by Br. Christopher

“Happy the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding! Her profit is better than profit in silver, and better than gold is her revenue.” Proverbs 3:13-14 “He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you; but to other I speak…

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Upcoming Events

Wed14Jan6:00 pmBible Study | An Introduction to the New Testament6:00 pm

Sun18JanAll DaySunday Masses In Person Indoors and Live Via VideoEvery Sunday at the 9:30 am and 12:00 pm Masses (or at 10:30 am when we have the Unity Mass)(All Day: Sunday)

Sun25JanAll Day2026 Growing Together Drawing(All Day: Sunday)

Sun25Jan1:30 pmParish Council Meeting4th Sun. of each month1:30 pm

Mon26Jan1:00 pmRed Cross Community Blood Drive1:00 pm

Sun01Feb8:30 amPriests Available to Hear Confessions8:30 am

Tue03Feb7:00 pmHealing Service7:00 pm

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Office Hours:
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Sunday Services:
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12:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
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