St. Matthew Catholic Church
August 2019


Holy Day of Obligation
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryThursday, Aug. 15
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Thursday, Aug. 15, honors the assumption of Mary into heaven. This is a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time. Because it signifies the Blessed Virgin’s passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts and a holy day of obligation.
 
MASS SCHEDULE

Main Campus
Wednesday, Aug. 14 (Vigil)
7:30 pm
 
Thursday, Aug. 15
7:00 am
9:00 am
12:10 pm
7:30 pm
 
Waxhaw Campus
Thursday, Aug. 15
7:00 pm
VOL_NTEE_
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This fall, 3,000 children and teens, preschool through 12 th grade, are coming to learn more about Jesus and our Catholic faith. You can help them! You can bring them closer to Christ! But it won’t happen without Yo u…so, please help us complete the picture! Email Diane Kiradjieff to discover more!
EDGE needs men of the parish to step up as mentors and witnesses of the Catholic faith to our young men in our middle school program. We have over 50 openings. If interested, email Avery Utz.
 
LIFE TEEN needs volunteers for the high school youth ministry core team on Sunday evenings. Mentor and witness the Catholic faith to our high school teens. If interested, email L auren Piercefield.
EQUIP Core and Catechist Training Day
Sunday, Aug. 18, from 10 am to 6:30 pm
(includes 5:30 pm Mass)

We ask that all Life Teen, RCIT and Edge volunteers attend this important day of training and formation. This is an opportunity to meet one another, pray together, receive important program information and prepare ourselves for the upcoming year.

Lunch is provided. Click here to RSVP and let us know of any dietary restrictions.

For more information, email Adrian Quintero.
Youth Ministry
We have activities that range from Mass and lunch to dodge ball and tacos. Don't miss out on the summer fun!

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Needs Volunteers!
CLOW needs 41 additional volunteers!! The goal of our ministry is to introduce children to both the structure of liturgical worship and the experience of worship so they grow in understanding and love of God. We need volunteers as adult leaders and adult shepherds. No teaching experience is required. Training is provided which includes an easy lesson plan. Volunteer during your regular Mass time! Volunteers must be in compliance with all diocesan safe environment policies. Prayerfully, consider joining our team! If you are interested or would like more information, email Sara Gerbino.

Join the Music Ministry
We invite you to a part of the faith-filled, joyful, fun and welcoming community of the Music Ministry. No audition is necessary, and you do not have to read music. Just come to any rehearsal, and we will take it from there. We have something for everyone - children, youth and adults!

We welcome our new Director of Faith Formation Rachel Willoughby
Greetings in Christ! I am so excited to be a member of the St. Matthew community! I have only been here a few days and I am struck with the faith and enthusiasm of this parish. I moved to Charlotte from Augusta, GA, where I was a teacher at Aquinas High School. Prior to that I studied Theology for five years at the International Theological Institute, earning a Masters and Licentiate in Sacred Theology. I dearly love the Mystical Body of Christ and consider Christ and His Church to be my true home. Thank you all for welcoming me with such joy!

 
JustFaith

JustFaith starts in October. Join us for an information session on Aug. 18 at noon, Sept. 17 at 7 pm or Oct. 6 at 2 pm.

Annulment Process

Join Deacon Jim Hamrlik for an annulments process workshop on the following Tuesdays at 6 pm.

  • Aug. 27 - Main Campus
  • Sept. 17 - Waxhaw Campus
  • Oct. 22 - Main Campus
  • Nov. 19 - Waxhaw
Our next Blood Give-In is Sunday, Sept. 1, from 8 am to 1 pm in the Parish Center Family Room. Sign up in the narthex the weekends of Aug. 17 and 18, and Aug. 24 and 25, or click on the link below to sign up online. Our sponsor code is St Matthew Catholic.

  • Family Connections Breakfast - Sept. 1 at 10 am
  • Moving On After Moving In - Begins Sept. 4
  • Moms Group Welcome Brunch - Sept. 5 at 10 am
  • Xtreme Edge Fall Kickoff - Sept. 6
  • Life Teen Fall Kickoff - Sept. 15
  • Fall Festival - Oct. 13
Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2) Information
  • There is an early deadline for the Sept. 8 bulletin of Monday, Aug. 26, by noon.
  • Church office is closed
  • 7 and 9 am Masses only
  • Please note that if your group normally meets on the first Monday, your meeting may be changed or cancelled. Check the church calendar on the website or contact your ministry leader. 
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