As Christmas approaches, let us remember those who bravely gave their all so we may live and worship as a free nation. Consider purchasing wreaths for a veteran’s gravestone. Click here to download the purchase form. Remit form to: Armand Tetu;7008 Holly Park Drive; Indian Trail, NC 28079. The deadline to purchase wreaths is Dec. 2.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
7 to 9 pm
New Life Center Banquet Room
Join us for an evening of conversation on anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and addiction. Hear the stories of people in our community through a Compass and Light Documentary series, followed by
discussion with local mental health professionals. Connect with local agencies and resources and continue the conversation. The event is free and open to the public. Let’s come together as a parish community to start the conversation on mental health
This past weekend (Sept. 28-29) the Small Groups Team opened up online sign-ups for small groups! Look around on the Small Groups page and see if you can find a group that would be right for you!
If you need help, email the Small Groups Team at smallgroups@stmatthewcatholic.org!
Women’s retreat: October 11-12
Men’s retreat: November 1-2
Don’t miss this great opportunity to take a step back from the pace of everyday life and connect with fellow parishioners in a relaxed setting while discovering how God is working in your life and the lives of others.
To register or for more information, click here. We hope you’ll consider joining us!
Our 2019-2020 program year kicks off this week! We are excited to share our new schedule, format, expectations and opportunities for families to draw even closer to our Lord.
For the week of 9/8, please note:
For the week of 9/15, please note:
Come, enjoy some fellowship and refreshments and spend time with others who share a love of small groups!
We will have resources that can be used in small groups available for you to look through.
You will also be able to sign up to be a host if you are so drawn.
You will be able to sign up to receive more information on participating in small groups as the start date approaches.
Christian Responders will be helping our neighbors in Lumberton, NC on September 13-15 and welcome your assistance and fellowship. This a great ministry for hands-on help and welcomes families with teens, and adults of all ages. Please check them out and get involved!
To learn more about this ministry and get involved visithttps://stmatthewcatholic.org/responders or their Faebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/christianrespondersministry/ .
We’ve got three different children’s choirs, and we need YOUR child to come join us for the fun! We raise our voices in praise of our God and sing at Masses several times throughout the year. For more info and links to each choir, see below .
Boys’ Choir (3rd – 8th grade boys) New this season!!!! Our Boys’ Choir welcomes older boys who love to sing, and who will thrive in a fun community of like-minded friends. The Boys’ Choir co-leads the congregation in song (with the Girls’ Choir) at 9 a.m. Mass every second Sunday of the month from October through May. Rehearsals: Every second and fourth Thursday, September through May, from 6 to 6:50 pm, in the choir room at the main campus. Just come to the choir room and get ready to sing! Time commitment: 50 minute rehearsals twice monthly, plus 1.5 hours for Mass once a month.
Girls’ Choir (3rd – 8th grade girls) Calling all older girls who love to sing and want to become part of a fun ministry of friends. The Girls’ Choir co-leads the congregation in song (with the Boy’s Choir) at 9 a.m. Mass every second Sunday of the month from October through May. Rehearsals: Every first and third Thursday, September through May, from 6 to 6:50 pm, in the choir room at the main campus. Just come to the choir room and get ready to sing! Time commitment: 50 minute rehearsals twice monthly, plus 1.5 hours for Mass once a month.
The Grace Notes Children’s Choir (K – 2nd grade children) This choir is a fun, uplifting, and positive way to introduce the young child to the church choir. Your child will strengthen his or her relationship with Jesus, while having a great time singing, dancing and playing through music. The Grace Notes sing a prelude to four Sunday Masses during the choir season. Rehearsals: Every first and third Thursday, September through May, from 5 to 5:30 pm, in the choir room at the main campus. Just come to the choir room and get ready to sing! Time commitment: 30 minute rehearsals twice monthly, plus 1.5 hours for Mass four times during the choir season.
It is time for an update!
How long have you been a member of St. Matthew? Our parish records are showing signs of age. Most of the information in our database was provided when you registered at St. Matthew. Much of it is outdated, particularly phone numbers and email addresses. We have reached out via email to as many households as possible, but if we have not reached you, please take a few moments to to complete the census electronically. Click here to access the census.
We want to stay in touch. Thank you!
