Saint Matthew's Church
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Seasonal MessagesLETTER FROM BISHOP SCHARFENBERGER
Bishop Scharfenberger has written a letter on the future of the Diocese of Albany. It is available here to be read. ![]()
SPECIAL REPORT
The Diocese of Albany has published a Special Report in the April 3, 2025 issue of 'The Evangelist’. The report focuses on the challenges facing the Diocese at this time. You may read this report by accessing this link evangelist.org/news/2025/apr/02/the-challenge-before-us/ UPCOMING EVENTSBOOK CLUB
Our next Book Club will be a discussion of the book "Return" by Brandon Vogt. We will meet on the following Wednesdays 1-3pm at St. Matthew's: July 30, August 13 & August 27 or you can chose to join us at Christ The King Parish on Saturdays 9-11am: July 26, August 9 & August 23.
OCIA INFORMATION
Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which translated means Teacher), ‘where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come and you will see…’”
John 1: 38-39 Life is filled with invitations…. Are you ready to accept this one? Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) An Invitation to Journey in Faith All people who are open to discerning their personal experience of faith and learning more about the Catholic community of faith are welcome to begin the OCIA process. The OCIA process is designed especially for: ¨ Adults never baptized who might desire to become a Catholic. ¨ Adults baptized in another Christian church who might desire to become a Catholic. ¨ Adults baptized Catholic who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation. St. Matthew's has an OCIA group forming for the Fall. Our St. Matthew’s O.C.I.A. sessions are held every week from September through May at St. Matthew’s, with the day and time to be determined. Everyone is welcome. To register or for more information on the OCIA journey please call OCIA Coordinator Angie Diamond at 518-765-2805. |