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Sign up now for the third and last module of the Faith and Racial Justice series – Changing Systems and Structures.

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8 Sessions – Saturdays from February 25, 2023 (Retreat) until June 10, 2023 (Session 8).

Books available for loan.

February 25; March 4, 18; April 1, 22; May 6, 20; June 3, 10
(Makeup sessions available for missed sessions)
9:00 – 11:30 AM
(Sessions on Zoom)
Contact program facilitators for more information or email matthiasracialjustice@gmail.com

         Neil Purcell                                          Kerry Millan                                     Phyllis Stone
neil.purcell.nj@gmail.com                  kerrytheinterim@gmail.com                 phylliswstone@aol.com

In Celebration of 60 Years: A Fundraiser for the Future of Our Church

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As you know, the 60th Anniversary celebration of our church began in May 2022. We had various celebrations including two special Masses, a parish picnic, and a Music Ministry concert. To make this anniversary a special event, we are planning to make much-needed improvements to our wonderful church. The initial projects we selected were based on the results of a parish survey in which so many of our parishioners participated.

To fund these projects, we are launching the “In Celebration of 60 Years, A Fundraiser For The Future of Our Church”, with the modest goal to raise at least $200,000. (This fundraiser is distinct from the Building, Repair, and Replacement Fund quarterly collection we had begun last year, which is intended for smaller routine maintenance needs.). This being our 60th Anniversary, please consider donating $60, or any multiple of 60, or whatever you can give to this cause. All the parishioners will be getting a letter with more details about this fundraiser.

Thank you.

Fr. Abraham Orapankal                      Joan Pritchard, Dolores Christmas, Edna Arguello-Hitchner
Pastor                                                                                              Co-Chairs

Donate in one of two ways:

1. Make check payable to “St. Matthias Church” and write “60th Fundraiser” in the memo line and mail to the Parish Office or drop in the collection basket.

2. Pay via ParishGiving.

 

 

Mass In Celebration of Black History Month

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Join us for the annual St. Matthias Mass in Celebration of Black History Month

Fr. Cyril Adim Offiong,

Parochial Vicar of St. Cecilia’s Church in Iselin

will be the presider.

Saturday, February 25, 2023 – 5:00 PM

Liturgy and Worship to be led by
The UMOJA IMANI CHOIR under the direction of Aaron Brown and Joan Seamon

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Mass to be followed by a showing of a video narration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King in the St. John XXIII Room at 6:00 PM
‘Letter From A Birmingham Jail’ and a reflection.

(Light dinner to be served – pizza, sandwiches, drinks).

Please click here to RSVP

The Alzheimer’s Association & St. Matthias Catholic Church Monthly Support Group

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The Alzheimer’s Association and Saint Matthias Catholic Church are co-hosting a monthly Support Group for people living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and their care partners. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 8th, from 2 pm-3 pm on Zoom. Registration is required. To register, call 800-272-3900 and mention the St. Matthias group.

The Group provides a safe and supportive environment and offers dementia-related education, emotional support, and connections with resources so that the group members may enhance their lives in the midst of the journey. For more information, visit alz.org/NJ