2026-2027 Basketball Registration

Basketball Registration Now Open!

Get ready for another exciting season of basketball! Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 IFBL and CYO basketball season. We welcome players in grades 3-12 to join the fun, build their skills, make new friends and enjoy a great season on the court!

IFBL (Grades 3-8): Register by Oct. 24. The season begins Dec. 5.

CYO (Grades 9-12): Register by Oct. 31. The season begins Dec. 13.

If you are interested in coaching, volunteering or have registration questions, please contact Alex at alexkilmartinifbl@gmail.com

Please Note Temporary Schedule Changes

Annual Diocesan Priest Retreat

All St. Matthew and Catholic Community of Waxhaw priests will be away for the annual diocesan priest retreat from Oct. 19-23.

During this time, deacon-led prayer services will be held at our normally scheduled Mass times at the main campus. There will be no Confessions on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Please note that no Masses, communion services, or Confessions will be held at the Waxhaw campus from Oct. 19-23. There will be no Bible Study on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Please keep all of our priests in your prayers as they travel to and from the retreat and spend this time in prayer, reflection and renewal.

Blood Drive

Give Blood. Help Save Lives.

The American Red Cross and St. Matthew Catholic Church have partnered to host a blood drive on:

Sunday, Oct. 18

8 am – 1 pm

in the Parish Center Family Room (main campus)

To sign up online, visit www.redcrossblood.org, and enter St Matthew Catholic (note no period after St and no s on the end of Matthew) to schedule an appointment or call 1-800-Red Cross.

Remember to drink extra water and eat a filling meal before your donation. Donors need photo identification or your Red Cross Donor Card.

Trunk or Treat

Friday, Oct. 23, 6-7 pm, Parish Center Parking Lot

A little Halloween fun for the whole family! 🎃
Join your St. Matthew family for Trunk or Treat, where decorated trunks, sweet treats and lots of smiles are waiting for you!

We Are Hiring!

Job Title: Finance Controller

Location: St. Matthew Catholic Church
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

St. Matthew Catholic Church is seeking a detail-oriented, ethical, and mission-driven Finance Controller to oversee the financial operations of the parish and its ministries. This role ensures fiscal integrity and compliance with Diocesan financial policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations. The Finance Controller works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Parish Finance Council, and parish staff to prepare and manage budgeting, reporting, and stewardship of parish resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and assist in all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for the Pastor and Finance Council
Develop and manage the annual parish budget in collaboration with the Pastor and department heads
Monitor and analyze financial performance; provide strategic recommendations based on data
Ensure compliance with Diocesan financial guidelines and internal controls
Responsible for parish bookkeeping, donations tracking, and financial recordkeeping systems
Coordinate and support external audits and Diocesan financial reviews
Supervise and support finance and administrative staff or volunteers, if applicable
Assist with preparation of tax filings, including W-2s, 1099s, and other required documentation
Overlook timely processing of employee payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance
Collaborate with ministries and committees on financial planning and stewardship initiatives
Maintain confidentiality and uphold the mission and values of the Catholic Church in all aspects of work

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
Minimum of 5 years of accounting/financial management experience; nonprofit or church experience is a plus
Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit financial standards
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. ParishSOFT, ACS, CRM systems etc.)
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical practices
Practicing Catholic preferred; must support the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment within the parish offices
May require occasional evening or weekend hours to attend Finance Council meetings or parish events

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to: Sharon at SharonD@StMatthewCatholic.org

Catholic Community of Waxhaw

NEW! Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna

Join Father Roberts on a three-day bus pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna in Massillon, Ohio, March 14-16, 2027. The itinerary includes Holy Mass, a tour of the Shrine and a visit to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. Spend time in prayer before the relics of all twelve apostles and St. Dymphna.

Pilgrimage fee is $199 per person plus hotel. Fee includes round-trip transportation in a luxury motor coach, admittance to all sites, bus driver gratuity, and all snacks and meals. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Massillon, OH.

For more information, visit www.stdymphnapilgrimage.org, email stdymphna2013@gmail.com or call Sue 704-431-2861.

Priest-in-Charge
Father Benjamin Roberts

Parochial Vicar
Father James Tweed

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4 pm
Sunday: 7 am, 9 am and 11 am

Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday and Wednesday: 6 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 7 am
Friday: 12:15 pm
Saturday: 8 am

Confession
Held in the Confessionals in the Church and a classroom
Friday: 11:30 am to Noon
Saturday: 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 5:15 to 5:45 pm

Adoration
Saturday: following the 8 am Mass until 9:45 am

Bible Study
Wednesday: 6:45 to 7:45 pm

Rosary
Wednesday: 12 to 12:30 pm

Food Ministries
Pantry collection each weekend
• Cereal
• Grits
• Peanut butter

Francis’ Feast
First Sunday of the month from September to May.

Physical Address
4116 Waxhaw-Marvin Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173

Email Address
waxhawcatholics@rcdoc.org

Support our Endowment!
https://charlottediocese.org/giving/catholic-community-of-waxhaw-endowment-fund/

Singles’ Mass

All Catholic singles from across the Diocese of Charlotte are warmly invited to join us for a special Singles’ Mass on July 26 at 5:30 pm at the main campus church.

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 for this beautiful Mass, 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, offering time to meet and mingle with other Catholic singles from throughout the diocese.

Waxhaw Mass Time Change

Effective July 1, the Sunday 9:30 am Mass at the Waxhaw Campus will change to 9 am.

Waxhaw Campus Mass Schedule (Beginning July 1)
Saturday Vigil: 4 pm
Sunday: 9 am and 11 am

Mass times at the Main Campus will remain unchanged.

Pastoral Announcements

Dear Parishioners,

As we continue to celebrate the joyful news of the Waxhaw campus becoming an independent parish, we are excited to share that Very Reverend Benjamin Roberts, DMin, V.F., has been appointed to what will become the new Waxhaw parish.

Over the coming months, I will work closely with Father Roberts and the Diocese of Charlotte to help ensure a smooth and seamless transition from our Waxhaw campus to its establishment as a new parish community. While this marks the beginning of a new chapter, we remain united in faith, gratitude and excitement for all that God has in store for both St. Matthew and the Waxhaw parish.

Please take a moment to view a special video message from Father Roberts to the Waxhaw community below.

At the same time, I share some bittersweet news for our parish family. Reverend Binoy Davis has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City, North Carolina, beginning July 1, 2026.

Father Davis has faithfully served as Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew since 2014. Throughout his time at St. Matthew, he has been a joyful and uplifting presence in our parish. His warm smile, jovial personality, love of sports and deep pride in our parish community have touched the lives of so many. While we will greatly miss seeing him around campus, we are filled with gratitude for his ministry and know he will be a tremendous blessing to his new parish.

Receptions honoring Father Davis will be held June 28 after the 9 and 10:45 am Masses at the main campus and June 21 after the 11 am Mass at the Waxhaw campus. We hope you will join us in thanking him for his years of faithful service and wishing him well in this next chapter of priestly ministry.

I am pleased to welcome Very Reverend Herbert Burke, V.F., to St. Matthew as Parochial Vicar. Father Burke joins us after serving as pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for the past 25 years. We look forward to the many gifts and experiences he will bring to our parish and invite you to extend a warm St. Matthew welcome beginning July 1, 2026.

Lastly, I am delighted to welcome Deacon Patrick Martin, who will be ordained in the spring of 2027, to St. Matthew for the summer. Deacon Martin was baptized at St. Matthew in 2001 and is a sports enthusiast. We look forward to welcoming him back this summer.

There are many exciting things ahead for our parish family. During this season of transition and new beginnings, we ask for your continued prayers and well wishes for Father Roberts, Father Davis and Father Burke as they each embark on the next step in God’s plan for their ministry and for our respective parish communities.

May God continue to bless our parish family abundantly.

Yours in Christ,

Father Patrick Cahill
Pastor
St. Matthew Catholic Church

Waxhaw Campus Update

Dear Parishioners,

We are delighted to share exciting news regarding our Waxhaw campus.

The process has officially begun for the Waxhaw campus to become its own parish. Established by Monsignor McSweeney, with the first Mass celebrated at our current location in October 2014, the Waxhaw campus has, over the past 12 years, extended the reach of St. Matthew Catholic Parish into the Waxhaw community.

During this time, we have been blessed to witness tremendous growth. From full Masses on weekends to the development of vibrant ministries and the expansion of faith formation offerings, it has been a joy to see this community flourish. This continued growth is a testament to the strong and engaged Catholic presence in Waxhaw and the surrounding areas.

Because of this, we are excited to begin the journey toward the Waxhaw campus becoming an independent parish. While we do not yet have a timeline for when this transition will be complete, we will continue to share updates as more details become available.

The Catholic News Herald is also sharing this announcement, and we invite you to read their coverage here. We look forward to the next step, as the Catholic News Herald will announce the pastor for the new Waxhaw parish on Friday.

We are grateful for the many ways you have supported the growth of the Waxhaw campus and ask for your continued prayers during this time of transition.

Yours in Christ,

Father Patrick Cahill
Pastor
St. Matthew Catholic Church