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 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.

Antiqua et Nova

Note on the Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence

Family, Faith, Fun, and Fellowship
Parish Children’s Mass and Family Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10:45 am, main campus

Theme: Attitude of Gratitude

Children in third to fifth grade are welcome to serve as lectors, greeters and gift bearers as we celebrate Mass at the Main Campus. Children in third grade or older are also invited to participate in our Children’s Choir, which sings at each monthly Children’s Mass. After Mass, we invite you and your family to come together for Family Sunday.

Family Sunday Service Day

Join us after the 9 and 10:45 am Masses in the New Life Center Banquet Room as we come together to serve our homeless neighbors in Charlotte. All families and individuals are welcome to donate items and help assemble Blessing Bags. 

Please consider bringing individually packaged snack items such as granola bars, fruit cups, sandwich crackers, raisins, or other healthy options. Bulk-sized packs from warehouse clubs are welcome. Kindly refrain from bringing water bottles, fresh fruit, or soap. 

An RSVP is requested. A link will be available soon on our Faith and Family webpage.

If you are not receiving the monthly signup emails and would like your child to participate, please email Michelle Lyberg at mlyberg@stmatthewcatholic.org.

Unintended Consequences: Martin Luther and the Modern World

Wednesdays, Feb. 12 to April 9, 7 to 8:30 pm
Main Campus, New Life Center 203
No cost

Unintended Consequences: Martin Luther and the Modern World Join us as we explore the unintended consequences of Martin Luther’s theology on the social, economic, and political character of Western Civilization. 

33 Days to Morning Glory: A Marian Consecration

Thursdays, Feb. 20 to March 20, 6 to 7:30 pm
Main Campus, New Life Center 208
No cost

If you have been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to our Blessed Mother, this is the class for you.

Divine Mercy: Understanding the Message

Wednesdays, Feb. 26 to May 21, 9:45 to 10:45 am
Main Campus, New Life Center 234/235
Cost is $8, register below

This study will dive deeper into the mystery of God’s mercy and expand on different topics to
help you understand the message of “TRUST” and “MERCY.” 

The Sacraments presented by Father Davis

Tuesdays, Feb. 25 to April 8, 9:45 to 10:45 am
Main Campus, New Life Center 239/240/241
No cost

During Lent of the Jubilee year 2025, let us renew our spiritual life by exploring the deeper theological meanings of the seven Sacraments, through the wisdom of Bishop Robert Barron. All are welcome. 

If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Duran at pduran@stmatthewcatholic.org.

Registration Opens: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at 3 pm

Vacation Bible School 2025 – True North
June 23-27, 2025 from 9 am to Noon
Main Campus

Take kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the northern lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers. As they trek the tundra, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Guiding them towards Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

Registration links will appear on the VBS website on Monday, Feb. 3. Registration will go live on Feb. 9 at 3 pm.

Being an altar server is a wonderful way for children to actively participate in the Mass. Any child in grades 5 through 12 who has made their First Communion is eligible to serve.

Training will be offered on the following dates. Your child is required to attend one of the sessions listed below. Registration is required, all session are held in the main campus sanctuary:

• Feb. 14 – 10:30 am – 1 pm
• Feb. 17 – 10:30 am – 1 pm
• Feb. 22 – 10:30 am – 1 pm
• March 15 – 10:30 am – 1 pm

New to volunteering at St. Matthew? Please read our Safe Environment Policy.

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. 14 and 15, 2025
Women: Mar. 21 and 22, 2025

For full details visit the Christ Renews Us homepage

Did you know the Catholic Church supports organ donation as an act of love and self-giving? Both Pope Francis and St. John Paul II have encouraged this life-saving practice, describing it as a meaningful way to show charity and solidarity. St. John Paul II described it as “a genuine act of love,” while Pope Francis called it “a testimony of love for our neighbor.” By offering the gift of life to those in need, organ donors live out Christ’s call to love our neighbor in a tangible way.

Right now, Joe Buonanno, a long-time member of our parish community, is in urgent need of a kidney transplant. If you feel called to help, please visit http://www.giftforjoe.com/ for more information.

Let us keep Joe and all those awaiting transplants in our prayers, and may we strive to embody Christ’s love through acts of kindness and generosity.