Saint Matthew

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

An Introduction to Catholic Theology

Join us for a 12-week journey into the heart of Catholic theology!

Schedule:

     •   Weekly on Wednesdays

     •   April 30, 2025 (first session) — July 16, 2025 (last session)

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

Description:
An Introduction to Catholic Theology explores the complex relationships between theology and the Church, the Bible, tradition, teaching authority, and the spiritual life, offering students an integrated understanding of various components of theology.

Books we will be using:

1. An Introduction to Catholic Theology by Richard Lennan

2. Theology: A Very Short Introduction by David F. Ford

Teacher: Reverend Martha Rogers

Location:

     •   In person: House of Ruth and Junia – 618 West Grafton Place, Anaheim, California 92805 & Zoom

     •   Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4392020647?pwd=f5mDcu8N53qvoLggZpFwBoGeDCvzJ4.1

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!

🩸 Give the gift of life—right here at home!
Join us at our church hall for an American Red Cross blood drive and help ensure patients in need get another chance. A single donation can save up to three lives, and the whole process takes less than an hour. All blood types are welcome, walk-ins or scheduled donors alike. Bring a photo ID, roll up your sleeve, and let’s show our community’s heart in action—see you at the drive!

Saint Matt’s will be hosting three blood drives in the church hall during the following dates/times. See each flyer for additional details:

• Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | see the flyer
• Friday, August 1, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | see the flyer
• Monday, August 18, 2025 | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | see the flyer

Join in our 2025 New Year Resolution Raffle 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 26, 2025 and the final drawing will be on December 28, 2025. 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

• Email: SaintMatthew.Connect@gmail.com

• Mail: Send your $50 donation to Saint Matthew ECC, 500 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92821, noting “2025 New Year Resolution Drawing” on the memo line.

• Zelle: Send your $50 donation to 64meems@gmail.com, noting “2025 New Year Resolution Drawing” on the memo line.

• Online (small processing fee): Ticket form on the website

Winners will be listed here!

January: Bp. Arturo
February: Fr. Toting
March: Doris H.
April: Peggy G.
May: Teri D.
June: TBA
July: TBA
August: TBA
September: TBA
October: TBA
November: TBA
December: TBA

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

All are Welcome!

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