OUR PASTOR OUR MISSION
Rev Monsignor John J. McSweeney
Rev. Monsignor
John J. McSweeney

Message from
The Pastor

The Eucharistic Catholic community of St. Matthew loves Christ above all things and our neighbor as ourselves. In our faith journey, our parish family will be engaged and spiritually committed; fulfilling our vision through shared Gospel values, prayer, fellowship, service, outreach, and teaching.

MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. at St. Matthew
5:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Episcopal
Sunday: 7:30 a.m.
9 a.m. (Signed for hearing impaired)
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. in Parish Center Gym
12:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. (Life Teen Mass)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7 a.m. & 9 a.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. & 8:15 a.m. during school year
7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.
Holy Day Masses: Vigil - 7:30 p.m.
7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
8:15 a.m. during the school year
Reconciliation: Saturday - 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
or by request
Anointing of the Sick: The first Saturday of each quarter at the 9 a.m. Mass or contact a priest.
Eucharistic Adoration: Commences in the Chapel Friday after the 9 a.m. Mass and ends Saturday at the 9 a.m. Mass.
Nursery care is available for children ages 0 to 2 at the 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses.
PARISH NEWS

Hey high school teens…time to drop a beat at Lead. “What rhythm are you setting as a leader?” Sunday, May 20 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the New Life Center Banquet Room

St. Matthew will host this FREE training seminar for area clergy, religious and industry professionals on Friday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the NLC Banquet Room.

Centering prayer prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence by quieting our minds and turning inward. Learn more about this ancient prayer tradition and how to incorporate it into your life.

St. Matthew teens will go without food and shelter to raise awareness of social justice issues and funds for state hunger agencies. Learn more here.

St. Matthew is ready to start a fourth team to participate in the Southeast Charlotte Men’s Church League.

Ten-day pilgrimage to Ireland with Fr. Patrick Hoare, Fr. Patrick Cahill and Fr. Patrick Toole ~ April 22 through May 1, 2013. Information night: Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at St. John Nuemann Catholic Church.

Have you made your gift to the Diocesan Support Appeal? Our goal is 100 percent participation and every dollar counts toward helping those served by this important fund.

Vacation Bible School 2012 is set for June 18-22 from 9 a.m. to noon for children K-5. Register now to secure your space!

Looking for a way to use your talents to make a difference? Here are some of the current volunteer needs at St. Matthew.

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