We are very grateful for everyone who has donated so generously to our school this past year. As we begin a new school year, please read the letter from Fr. Abraham and Mary Lynch. Envelopes will be available in the back of the church this weekend.
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Join Us for the SMS Cornhole Tournament!
All Adults Are Invited to Join Us for the SMS Cornhole Tournament!
Next Saturday, October 9, 12 pm to 4 pm in the school back parking lot
The tournament is open to all adults (18 and over; no children). Double elimination. Feel free to bring your own coolers with drinks! No glass please! Donated prize for top winner! Sign up your team (2 persons) today! $50 per team. 100% of proceeds go directly to St. Matthias School. Click here to sign up.
Pay through HSA Pay Pal or make checks payable to SMS HSA. Come out, have some fun and support SMS! Open to all parishioners, family and friends!
Helping Migrants & Refugees
Sunday, September 26 is the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read Pope Francis’ timely message, “Towards an Ever Wider ‘We’“.
Local Catholic Charities play a major role in helping migrants and refugees who come to the U.S. In New Jersey, Catholic Charities in Trenton is coordinating the Catholic response for all dioceses in New Jersey to help the many Afghan refugees who are temporarily living at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
In Texas, Catholic Charities in Laredo is expecting to help a very large number of migrants from Haiti and other countries starting next week. See the local news story Also in Texas, Catholic Charities in Rio Grande Valley continues to help many thousands of migrants that cross the border into the U.S.
Come Pray With Us! Fall Into Faith 2021
Fall Into Faith 2021 groups begin the week of October 10th. If you have not experienced small group sharing yet, you are most welcome to join us. There will be weekly sessions for 6 weeks this fall! Please complete this form if you are new to this wonderful Bible sharing experience. If you are part of an existing group, please check with your current facilitator to clarify the day and time of your group for the fall session.
For more information about our Small Groups please visit https://www.stmatthias.net/faith-formation/
Don’t Miss the Mariachi (Outdoor) Bilingual Mass
St. Matthias will celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Come Prepared for a Lively Celebration With a Mariachi Band — Prelude at 4:30 PM, followed by the 5:00 PM Mass, Saturday, September 18th.
BYOC – BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
WEAR CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE ETHNIC ATTIRE
Worship Aid – Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month 9_18_2021
(Spain, Mexico, South America, Central America & the Caribbean)
Pope Francis and the Covid Vaccine
Listen to Pope Francis and bishops from around the America’s as they speak about the Covid vaccine. This short video released by the Vatican is in Spanish with English subtitles.
We Invite You to Join Us for the 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Service
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, we will gather at 2 pm in the church and then move to the 9/11 Memorial in front of the school to remember our fallen heroes from 9/11. Please read Fr. Abraham’s column on page 2 of the Sept. 5 bulletin, and also read the article on page 7. We especially encourage parents to bring their older children to this service.
It’s time to *SMYLE* – Join us Sunday August 29, 2021 – 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
Join us for our SMYLE Kickoff event on Sunday evening August 29th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm behind St. Matthias School.
It will be a time for us to gather outside as we prepare for our new year.
There will be *ICE*CREAM* – *FUN* – *GAMES* – *REFLECTION*!
***The event will be held rain or shine.***
Bring a beach chair or a blanket to sit on outside and a mask in case we have to go inside.
RSVP if you plan to attend by August 25th to SMYLE@stmatthias.net so we can plan for an ice cream treat.
Blessings,
Mrs. Lenczewski & Deacon John
Fr. Doug’s Sentencing
Today, August 4, Fr. Doug was sentenced in the Somerset County Courthouse. For details, please read the following from the Diocese of Metuchen:
- Press Release on Sentencing of Fr. Haefner,
- Bishop Checchio’s Letter to Everyone in the Diocese on the Sentencing of Fr. Haefner,
- Bishop’s Letter to St. Matthias Parish
In addition, please read the following Letter from Fr. Abraham which is included in the August 8 bulletin.
Also, please note that the Diocese of Metuchen has created a new process whereby anyone who suspects any financial impropriety in the diocese can file an anonymous and confidential report through the EthicsPoint independent third-party reporting system. Reports can be made by calling the hotline 844-796-1296 or filed directly through the independent website: diometuchen.ethicspoint.com. Details are in the above Letter from Bishop Checchio to everyone in the diocese.