November 30, 2017

Adorn our Altar

It is a tradition at St. Matthew's Church to have Christmas poinsettias and Christmas Trees decorating the Church as we celebrate this special holy season. Parishioners are invited to make a donation for these beautiful flowers and trees in memory of a loved one who has passed away, or in thanksgiving for blessings of living family members or friends. If you would like to make a donation for the Christmas altar flowers, please click on the link below or contact the parish office. Many thanks for making our celebration everything it should be.

Click here to make a contribution for our Christmas Altar Flowers.

O Come, All Ye Faithful!

Interested in volunteering this Christmas season?  Catholic Charities offers service opportunities to help spread the joy and love of Christmas.  Click here to learn more about how you can get involved!

Mark your calendars for these very special and sacred events as we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe.

For more information about liturgical events:

• Click here for English or click here for Spanish
  

Additionally, our parish is honored to offer a unique presentation - Knowing the Message of Our Lady of Guadalupe, led by  Luis Fernando Castañeda Monter,  a licensed expert on the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and affiliated with the Superior Institute of Guadalupan Studies in Mexico City.
Click here to read more about this evening event.

GivePlus Prize Party

Winners of the class contest for the greatest number of GivePlus sign-ups, our First Graders savor the sweet taste of victory as they enjoy a delicious It's-It ice cream reward party!  Thank you First Grade Families for your enthusiastic support of our parish's mobile giving app. If signing up for GivePlus is still on your to-do list, download today to make supporting our parish easier.  Click here to learn more.

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Interested in making this Christmas a once-in-a-lifetime experience?  Join our parish for Best Advent Ever, a free email program that will help you prepare for Christmas in a unique way. Each day you'll receive an email with videos, tips and stories helping you  experience Advent in a whole new way--leading to the best Christmas of your life. 

To sign up, click: BestAdventEver.com/BeautifulHope

Special Opportunity

Consider joining a small faith sharing group and get ready to unwrap your Best Advent Ever.  Slow down this season. Be present. Join the dynamic discussion about the Best Advent Ever materials and you'll focus on what really matters.

Groups are forming now, so contact Monsignor Talesfore at jtalesfore@stmatthewcath.org for more information and start preparing to have your Best Advent Ever!

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Thank you for being a committed member of our parish.

Blessings,

Monsignor Talesfore