Black History Month will be celebrated at St. Matthias on Saturday, February 21, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass, with Fr. Patrick Winbush as our guest celebrant. A reception will follow in the St. John XXIII Room.
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Volunteers Needed for Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru
Once again, St. Matthias will offer Drive-Through Ashes, rain or shine. This opportunity does not replace attending Mass, but it does provide a way for those with demanding work schedules, family responsibilities, or the homebound to receive ashes.
We would greatly appreciate your help in distributing ashes on Wednesday, February 18th. Two volunteer shifts are available: 4:00–5:00 p.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. Please click here to sign up for one or both of our time slots. Thank you for your generosity.
Lenten Recollection Series
Join us for a special Lenten Recollection Series presented by Fr. Choy Ramos at 7 pm every Monday during Lent, during Adoration. This series will be live-streamed.
General Theme: “Returning to the Heart: A Lenten Journey Before the Eucharistic Lord”
FIRST MONDAY OF LENT: February 23, 2026, 7 pm
Theme: “Where Are You?” – Standing Honestly Before God
Core idea: Lent begins not with fixing ourselves, but with allowing God to see us as we truly are.
SECOND MONDAY OF LENT: March 2, 2026, 7 pm
Theme: “Healing What Is Broken” – Letting Christ Touch Our Wounds
Core idea: We bring not our perfection, but our brokenness, before the Eucharistic Lord.
THIRD MONDAY OF LENT: March 9, 2026, 7 pm
Theme: “Not My Will, But Yours” – Learning to Surrender
Core idea: Healing leads to surrender; surrender leads to freedom.
FOURTH MONDAY OF LENT: March 16, 2026, 7 pm
Theme: “Behold Your Mother” – Abiding in Christ, Transformed and Being Sent Forth
Core idea: Eucharistic celebration and adoration are not an escape, but a transformation for mission.
St. Matthias Small Faith Sharing Groups
We invite you to begin or continue participating in a St. Matthias Small Faith Sharing Group. These groups deepen our understanding of Scripture and enrich our faith throughout our lives.
Join Us for a Delicious Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will benefit St. Matthias School. We encourage you to join us in supporting our school community.
Eyeglasses for Those in Need
The Knights of Columbus are collecting eyeglasses every weekend until February 8th to help those in need. Please consider donating any gently used or unused frames.
St. Matthias Church Contribution Envelopes Delayed
Due to unexpected machinery issues, envelope packages for the period of January 11, 2026 to March 22, 2026 the production schedule has been disrupted and delivery is delayed.
You are encouraged to log into the Parish Giving website and register to process your contributions, which will be more accurate. If you prefer not to contribute online, please use envelopes available at church or use a blank envelope to give your donation. Be sure to write your name and envelope number clearly, so we can process them accurately. If you do not know your envelope number, please include your full address. Please do not place loose checks in the basket because it will be processed differently and you will not receive the credit.
A friendly reminder that all checks should be made payable to “Church of St. Matthias” and there should be only one check per envelope. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to the Parish Office.
God bless.
Greetings from Fr. Tom!
Merry Christmas! Blessings for your Families!
Greetings from your recovering pastor! I watched the Midnight Mass from bed and recall Pope Leo mentioned an insight in his homily from St. Augustine: “when humans tried to become God, God decided to become human to lead us back.” My humanity was certainly affirmed as I entered this Christmas season with the flu.
I was able to celebrate Mass this morning and wanted to apprise you of my upcoming schedule.
Masses, Fr. Tom will be the celebrant:
- January 1st- 12 pm (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
- January 2nd- 8 am
- January 4th- 10 am & 12 pm
- January 5th-11th – I will be away on my annual retreat.
May God bless you this Christmas Season,
Fr. Tom
Beware of Scams!
Please be cautious of fake emails or phone calls from people claiming to be Fr. Tom, or the Pastor of St. Matthias. There has recently been an increase in spam/phishing emails. Scams have become increasingly sophisticated; it is always a good idea to scrutinize an email address to assess its authenticity. Please know that Fr. Tom would never send an email asking for money or private information. If you receive a phone call, make sure the number is from the organization you are interfacing with. If you’re unsure, hang up and call the organization back to verify.
How We Communicate Urgent News
As the winter season approaches, we will periodically experience inclement weather conditions. Our Mass schedule will remain the same unless there is an extreme weather condition. Notices regarding any changes or concerns will be posted on this website under the Latest News section.
We encourage all of our parishioners to be cautious, make wise decisions, and check our website for any updates. This is our main way to communicate with the community should any emergency arise. We also send out St. Matthias Family Connect (SMFC) emails to those who have submitted their emails and are open to us sending updates on an as-needed basis. If you would like to be included on the email list, please email bulletin@stmatthias.net your contact information. *We do not share this list with anyone outside of St. Matthias.*
God bless.