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

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, begins the Lenten season. See the day’s schedule of Masses, Reconciliation and prayer services here.

All teens are invited to discover their unique God-given strengths at this one-day workshop on March 4. See the video here. Be your authentic self in every aspect of your life!

Knowing what spiritual gifts God has given you to offer other people can help you discern your purpose and provide direction for your life. St. Matthew is hosting its first Called & Gifted Workshop March 16-17. Learn more here.

Franciscan Priest Father Ken Paulli presents “March Madness 2012: Are You Mad for Jesus, The Father’s Beloved Son?” Morning and evening sessions with child care available.

A special screening of the Hollywood documentary Charlie’s Scars will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. and again on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m in the Sanctuary. Admission is free but donations will be collected for SPRED Chicago.

Vacation Bible School 2012 is set for June 18-22 from 9 a.m. to noon for children K-5.

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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