All Catholic singles from across the Diocese of Charlotte are warmly invited to join us for a special Singles’ Mass on Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm in the Main Campus Church, as we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph.

Many single Catholics express that they sometimes feel overlooked in parish life, as so much of our programming and conversation naturally centers on marriage and family. Yet single men and women are a vital and valued part of the Church. Your vocation, your gifts, and your witness matter deeply.

By gathering on this beautiful feast day of St. Joseph, a faithful and courageous disciple, we hope to create a space of prayer, encouragement, and community specifically for Catholic singles. This Mass is an opportunity to grow closer to Christ, to be strengthened in faith, and to be reminded that you belong.

A light reception will follow in the Narthex, offering time to meet and mingle with other Catholic singles from throughout the diocese.

Lent is more than a season — it is an invitation. An invitation to step away from the noise, to examine our hearts, and to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Through prayer, fasting, and generosity, we open ourselves to God’s transforming grace.

During these 40 days, our parish offers many ways to help you live Lent intentionally and fruitfully. We hope you will journey with us as we allow the Lord to lead us toward the hope and promise of Easter.

For a full list of all our Lenten offerings, please visit our Lent webpage below.

 

Looking for our Same Seat? Lenten Video Series?
Visit our Same Seat? website at stmatthewcatholic.org/same-seat.

Stay connected to our parish wherever you are by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We share faith-filled content designed to support you throughout the week.

On our channel, you’ll find:

• Livestreamed Masses

  • 9 am (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and 8:15 am (Wednesday) daily Mass and 10:45 am Mass on Sunday.

• Shorts with quick inspiration and reflections

  • Mondays: Why Do Catholics?
    • Ever wonder about our traditions, practices, or prayers? We answer your questions and explore the “whys” behind our Catholic faith.
  • Wednesdays: Midweek Manna
    • A midweek dose of spiritual nourishment to carry you from Sunday to Sunday.

• Podcasts that dive deeper into faith 

• Special Advent and Lenten Series

  • Same Seat? Lenten Series (coming soon)

• …and more ways to grow in your relationship with Christ

Whether you’re at home, traveling, or tuning in during a busy week, our YouTube channel brings the life of our parish to you – anytime, anywhere.

Subscribe today and stay connected.

Christ Renews Us, formerly Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), is a retreat for the men and women of St. Matthew. The parishioner-led experience is designed to foster a sense of community that will make this very large parish smaller and more manageable for you. Your faith will grow stronger; you will make new friends; and, your spirit will be renewed by attending a Christ Renews Us Men’s or Women’s Retreat.

We are excited to announce the dates for the next Christ Renews Us!

Men: Mar. 6 and 7, 2026
Women: Mar. 13 and 14, 2026

We’re celebrating 40 years as a parish with Mission 40 – A Year of Impact!

This year, we’ll mark every year of God’s blessings with 40 ways to be the Church. Each quarter, join us to serve, pray, and grow in fellowship.

November Mission 40 Initiatives

Family Adoration
Friday, Nov. 21 | 6–7 pm | Main Campus Church
Join us for a peaceful family evening of prayer before the Thanksgiving holiday. Take a moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks during this special time of guided Adoration and music. We’ll end the night with a sweet treat to share together.

Thanksgiving Day Food Collection
Thursday, Nov. 27 | During the 9 am Mass
Bring non-perishable food items to support those in need in our community. Donations may be placed in the collection bins as you enter the church.

Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, Nov. 30 | Following the 9 am and 10:45 am Masses
Create a beautiful Advent wreath for your family! Please register and pre-pay in advance for candles and a brass ring (or just candles if you already have a ring).
For details and to sign up, visit stmatthewcatholic.org/faithfamily.

Daily Prayer Reminder
Let us continue to pray the Our Father at 3 pm each day to remember the Hour of Great Mercy, when Jesus died on the cross.

** Update as of Aug. 12: Times have changed for the Waxhaw Campus as well. Effective immediately, confessions at Waxhaw will be on Saturdays from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. Confessions will no longer be held on Sundays. **

Dear Parish Family,

As we enter this new chapter together at St. Matthew, I want to thank you for the warm welcome and your openness as we find our way together as a parish community.

Beginning immediately, we will no longer offer confessions at the main campus on Sundays. Instead, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on Saturdays from 4 to 5 pm in the church confessionals. Confessions on Wednesday will remain from 9 to 10 am, and the confession schedule at the Waxhaw campus will remain unchanged. I and the other priests are, of course, still available by appointment as well.

This change allows both our priests and parishioners to give their full attention to the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist – the heart of our Catholic life. The change in location also aligns with our desire to celebrate the sacraments with reverence in the church.

I know that change takes time, and as I have said before, this new chapter will take us a while to wrap our heads around it. However, if we remain rooted in love and prayer, I truly believe the Holy Spirit will bear abundant fruit in our parish. Please be patient with one another and with us as we walk this journey together. 

I am grateful for your understanding and continued faithfulness.

In Christ,
Father Cahill
Pastor

 

The 2025 Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA), themed Reflecting God’s Light, provides essential funding for over 50 ministries and programs that help fulfill our mission to grow as a community of praise, worship, and service in the Piedmont and western North Carolina. Bishop Martin invites us to prayerfully consider a “stretch” gift to the DSA, serving Christ by supporting thousands of Catholics in our diocese. To contribute online, visit www.charlottediocese.org/dsa and select “Saint Matthew” as your parish to ensure your gift counts toward our parish goal.

Our parish community thrives when everyone shares their gifts in service to the Church. We invite you to consider serving in one of our liturgical ministries! Whether you have a warm smile to welcome others as a greeter or host (usher), a deep love for the Eucharist as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), a calling to proclaim God’s Word as a lector, or a heart for reverent preparation as a sacristan, your service makes a difference. We also need altar servers to assist at Mass, choir members to lift voices in praise, and parishioners to serve in our production ministry to enhance our liturgies. Join us in making our worship beautiful and welcoming. Your parish family needs you! Please follow the links below to visit the individual ministry pages.

• Altar Guild
• Altar Servers
• Arts & Environment
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
• Hosts
• Mass Coordinators
• Mass Greeters
• Ministers of the Word
• Music Ministry
• Production Ministry
• Sacristans
• Seams of Faith
• Welcome Desk

Need Help Finding a Place to Serve?

Do you want to be involved at St. Matthew but aren’t sure where you best fit? We would love to talk to you! Take a minute to fill out the form below to get started or contact Rossana Alvarez, at ralvarez@stmatthewcatholic.org.