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Give Thanks and Give Back This Thanksgiving

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
— Psalm 107:1

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we pause to remember God’s blessings and share them with others. At St. Matthew, our annual Thanksgiving Day Food Collection is a beloved tradition that brings our parish family together in gratitude and service.

Thanksgiving Day Mass and Food Collection

Thursday, Nov. 27 
 9 am Mass
Main Campus Church

We invite everyone to participate in our Thanksgiving Day food collection to help restock our parish food pantry and care for those in need. Parishioners are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the 9 am Mass on Thanksgiving Day.

These donations will replenish our food pantry after we fill 150 food baskets for local families in need. Please place your items in the designated bins located outside the church entrance.

Suggested Non-Perishable Items:

  • Applesauce
  • Canned carrots, peas, corn, and green beans
  • Stuffing and Rice Mixes
  • Brownie and Cookie Mixes
  • Canned tuna and chicken
  • Cereal
  • Peanut butter and Jelly
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce in plastic jars
  • Corn muffin mix
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Small canned hams
  • Canned fruit

All items must be unopened, in their original containers, with labels attached and a valid freshness date.

Your generous contributions help ensure we can continue to feed individuals and families in our community long after the holiday. Let’s come together in the spirit of gratitude, generosity, and love this Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Closings, Cancellations and Deadlines

  • The church office and gift shop are closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.

  • On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27) and Friday (Nov. 29), there are no 7 am Masses.

  • There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, Nov. 28.

  • The nursery is closed on Sunday, Nov. 30.

  • Ministries, groups, and IFBL-CYO basketball teams that meet on Thursday or Friday may have meetings or practices cancelled or rescheduled. Please check the parish calendar or contact your ministry leader, as the buildings will be closed.

  • Bulletin Deadlines:

    • For the Nov. 23 bulletin, please submit by Monday, Nov. 10, no later than noon.

    • For the Nov. 30 bulletin, please submit by Friday, Nov. 14, no later than noon.