Saint Matthew's Church
A Roman Catholic Community
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You Belong Here

 Weekend Masses:   Saturday 5:00 pm
                                  Sunday 9:30 am
​  Weekday Masses:   Tuesday  8:30 am
                                  Wednesday 8:30am
                                  Friday  8:30 am 

COVID has made Lent a multi-year experience.  It seems like we have given up so much, prayed so much, and given in ways we never would have imagined.  Without a doubt, we were all in need of an Easter resurrection experience!  Our walk through Holy Week reflects all of that. Thank you to all who worshipped with us.  And a special thank you to our liturgy team and all our liturgical ministers who put their heart and soul into serving the glory of God and our parish family
​at St. Matthew’s.
 
Easter Blessings,
Fr Rick

"WHAT IS THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY"


Please click ​​HERE to learn more about the Synod and how you can be a part of it. 



PASTOR'S CORNER

Fr. Rick's Journey  .... "We invite you to view several videos our pastor, Fr. Rick Lesser, has created about the
St. Matthew's experience! 

Please click HERE as Fr. Rick discusses the journey of his vocation.
Please click HERE as Fr. Rick discusses our Ministries.

​Please click HERE as our Faith Formation Staff discuss our Faith Formation Program.

Please click HERE as we look forward to getting back 
"TOGETHER AGAIN"!
Please be aware! ~ If you receive an email or text  from  Reverend Rick Lesser asking for donations, please be assured it is a fraud.  Fr. Rick will never solicit funds by email or text. Please don’t open and delete this email or text if you receive one.

Full Schedule of Services
Weekly Bulletins
Ministry Schedule

 CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Click HERE to be directed to the St. Matthew's website ​Services page that contains links to St. Matthew's Celebration of the Eucharist.

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS

In this time of social distancing and isolation, please remember that the needs of your parish continue.  You can continue to support your parish through traditional methods (envelopes) or it may be more convenient for you to make your offertory contribution electronically through St. Matthew’s E-giving program.   Please see St. Matthew’s E-Giving page for more information.  We are truly grateful for all who have remained faithful with their financial assistance during this time of uncertainty.
Visit our new Facebook Page.  You can view it by clicking on the facebook symbol below even if you are not currently on Facebook.

Seasonal Messages

St. Matthew’s needs your help… …..
 
The 2021 Diocesan Appeal campaign will end on
​ June 30, 2022.
We  still need $45,501 to meet our assessment .  If we do not meet this amount thru your stewardship donations, the money will have to be paid out of our operating funds.  Please prayerfully consider donating to this appeal.  St. Matthew’s is counting on you.
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To learn more about the Diocesan Appeal
please click  HERE
 
Envelopes for the 2021  Diocesan Appeal are available at either entrance of the Church.
 You may also donate online at:  https://thediocesanappeal.org/donate/

TWO UPCOMING MOVIE EVENTS

Please visit our Parish Events page for more information regarding two upcoming Movie Events.  "PRAY-The Story of Patrick Peyton” will be shown on Monday, May 16 and viewing of “The Chosen - Season 2” will begin on Thursday, May 19.  Click HERE for more information.

COME VACATION AT PYRAMID LIFE CENTER

St. Matthew’s Church, along with our sister parishes of Christ the King and St. Thomas, has reserved the week of July 1 - July 7 at Pyramid Lake for families to come and relax in the Adirondacks.  Please click HERE to view the informational video about this unique vacation opportunity.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please see the link below to complete the survey for The Synod.  Our next Listening Sessions at St. Matthew's are scheduled for:
  • Wednesday, June 8th – After 8:30 am Mass
  • Sunday, June 12th – After 9:30 Mass
  • Monday, June 13th – 6:00 pm
If these dates do not work for you, you are also welcome to attend the Listening Sessions
at Christ the King. 
  • Sunday, May 22nd – After 10:30 am Mass
  • Monday, May 23rd – 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, May 26th –  After 9:00 am Mass

  • Please click ​​HERE to register for one of these sessions.
                                                                   
         Please click HERE to complete the survey.                                 ​

SENIOR SOUP MEALS

St. Matthew’s Parish joyfully announces a new ministry, offering complimentary soups to seniors in our community, every 1st Friday of the month.   We invite you to enjoy favorable pot luck soups prepared by our very own Hospitality Committee!  Pick up times will be between 9:00AM – 9:30AM. Reservation Forms are located at both entrances of the church.  Deadline for reservations will be the Wednesday prior to each 1st Friday.  You may also contact Julie-Anne Fortran at julieannfortran@gmail.com or 518-765-2837 for a reservation.
DIOCESAN NEWS
CALL TO DIACONATE 
Please see below a video that has been developed by the Office of Vocations and particularly the Office of Diaconate Formation. Please click HERE