|
|
 In recent years beginning with Pope John Paul II’s call to a New Evangelization in the Church our Diocese of Paterson has set evangelization as one of our major priorities in this time of the Church.
Evangelization literally means to “share the Good News” to invite men and women to welcome the good news of the message and person of Jesus Christ. Statistics tell us that the second largest religious group in the USA is “fallen away” Catholics. This is a challenge for all of us who are passionate about our faith and Christ and committed to His Church.
One of the ways the parishioners of St. Matthew’s can be about this “new evangelization” is to reach out to our visitors and to Catholics on the fringe as we strive to become a more welcoming and engaging community. Continue reading Welcome! Learn about the Welcome Ministry
 Lord, we pray that the waters of the Gulf of Mexico may be kept pure as you created them. We pray for all who work on the waters that they be safe from harm; for all who have been injured, for all who have died, and for all who mourn; for all who receive their livelihood from the harvest of the waters, and for their families and communities. For all in authority in the government of our nation, our states and communities, that they may serve your will for the common good. For all who work to preserve us from the dangers of this present calamity, that they may be blessed with success and kept safe from all harm. For our deliverance from fear, anxiety, and anger. For Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
The gospel today is clear: Peace comes to a “household if a peaceful person lives there.” Peace starts with your ability to forgive, to correct without attacking, to accept the ways of others and to recognize a different opinion is not a personal rejection. It is actually your own peace which you give to your family.
St Matthew’s has recently instituted a Baptism Preparation Program. This program has been established to ensure a greater outreach and opportunity for evangelization of our young parents. A team of very faithful and committed young couples welcomes Baptism parents into their homes in a two-hour session to better grasp the authentic meaning of the sacrament and their role as Catholic parents. Continue reading Baptism Preparation Program Announced
 From the Mass of the Lord’s Supper to Corpus Christi
The institution of the Eucharist has a special memorial the mass of the Lord’s Supper, when Christ the Lord shared a meal with his disciples and gave them the sacrament of his Body and Blood to be celebrated in the church. The solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) further proposes the honoring of the Blessed Sacrament to the faithful so that they may celebrate the wonderful works of God, signified by the sacrament and accomplished by the paschal mystery of Christ. This solemnity is also intended to teach the faithful how to share in the Eucharistic sacrifice and to have it more profoundly influence their life, to revere the presence of Christ the Lord in this sacrament, and to offer the thanks due to God’s gifts. Continue reading The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ
- A camp has been established in the town of Fond Parisien, West Department along the Haiti–Dominican Republic border, to accommodate the repatriation of an estimated 14,000 Haitians who crossed the border following the earthquake. WHO notes the need for additional humanitarian services at the site.
- On January 30, the Government of Haiti’s National Direction for Potable Water and Sanitation (DINEPA) communicated a plan for transitioning from water tankering to increased on-site water access, including through utilization of boreholes in low-lying to areas and support for water storage and disinfection. DINEPA also recommended that the WASH Cluster provide funding to re-establish water distribution by local vendors, with a conversion to market prices over time. Continue reading Haiti Relief Update
St Matthew’s Solo Ministry is a faith based singles group. The ministry is open to adult singles, unmarried, separated, divorced or widowed. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month starting at 7:30 PM. Our next meeting is scheduled for February 23rd. Be assured that this ministry is not a dating or counseling service. Continue reading New Singles Ministry – Solo
“For I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (mt 25:35)
Several families have recently joined The St. Matthew’s parish community. We extend our warmest welcome to the Conti family, the Forward family, the George family, the Kneafsey family, the Luke family, the O’Donnell family, the Olive family, the Podell family and the Padula family. Continue reading Welcome to New Families
In the last year we have established a number of new parish committees to help us respond to the greater needs of our community. We are thankful for the great input and experience people bring to these committees. We do hope that others might come forth to offer their gifts, talents and perspective to direct our parish community. If anyone feels he/she has a particular interest, expertise or background in a certain area of parish life please email Fr. Dan at fr [dot] dan [a-t] stmatthewsrandolph [dot] org with your ideas, interest and background to be of service to any new committees needed at St. Matthew’s.
|
Important NEW MASS SCHEDULE STARTING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 11TH & 12TH.
Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00PM. Also, remember our Sunday, 5:00PM will be beginning again on that date.
Earn For St. Matthew’s 
Shop here & earn Money for St. Matthew's
Shop Here!
Click to Earn
We’re Mobile! You can now view St. Matthew's Website on your compatible mobile phone. Just use your browser on your iPhone, Blackberry or Android phone and you'll see the site in a mobile friendly format.
|
