Giving Tree 2020
Due to COVID-19, more families will be in need of assistance at Christmas this year in providing gifts for their children ages 16 and under. If you fall into...
St. Matthew Feast Day Mass (Monday, 9/21)
Please join Father Paul to celebrate Mass on the Feast of our Patron, St. Matthew the Evangelist, on Monday, 9/21 at 12:05pm at St. Andrew Church.
September 19 & 20 Mass (25th Sunday)
CLICK HERE for Mass on YouTube.
CLICK HERE for the Sunday Readings.
CLICK HERE for the latest bulletin.
Deacon Phil speaks about the challenges of this Gospel, and those from recent weeks. He echoes the words of the Prophet Isaiah, “My ways are not your ways,” to remind us that only in seeing through God’s eyes, can we understand God’s call to live our life of faith. Deacon Phil challenges us to let go of our watered-down faith by embracing prayer, scripture and sacrament.
Fr. Aveni Weekly Chat (September 16)
In his weekly message, Father Aveni reviews the changes in St. Matthew Parish structure, focusing on the Gospel theme, “New wine, new wineskins.” He draws parallels between the pruning that has occurred as a result of the COVID quarantine, and changes at St. Matthew Parish, to better align our organization with the needs of the newly combined Parishes and their fiscal situation.
CLICK HERE for a complete discussion of the changes.
CLICK HERE to view the video.
CLICK HERE to Attend or Assist at Masses on September 19 & 20.
CLICK HERE for our Bulletin.
“You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello…”
September 1 has brought change to the clergy assigned to serve our Parish, as it did in numerous parishes in the Archdiocese. Father Paul thanks Father Hal for his years of service in Billerica, and welcomes Father Jean, on his assignment here.
CLICK HERE to see Father Paul’s full message.
Explore St. Matthew’s Gospel with us!!
We are pleased to announce a year of learning with St. Matthew’s Gospel! What better way to embrace the Patron of our newly consolidated Parish, dive into the beauty of the Gospel, and carve out more time in your life for God! The journey starts September 21.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Consolidation is here!
On August 1, 2020, the three Parishes of Billerica became one Parish, St. Matthew the Evangelist!
CLICK HERE for a brief description of Consolidation.
CLICK HERE for a one minute video about Consolidation.
CLICK HERE for a Billerica MinuteMan article on St. Matthew.
CLICK HERE for the Consolidation decree from Cardinal Seán.
The 2020 Catholic Appeal Needs You!
The Catholic Appeal supports many ministries here at St. Matthew, ministries that have continued amid the pandemic. The success of the Catholic Appeal is VITAL to funding the Central Ministries of the Archdiocese, which assist us in many ways.
CLICK HERE to find out how you can help.
Daily and Sunday Scripture
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops posts the Church’s Daily and Sunday readings online. CLICK HERE for Today’s Readings.
The readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year (September 20) may be found HERE.
Today’s Liturgy of the Hours can be found HERE.
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Financial support of our Parish
We thank you for your continued support during this difficult time. Please drop any donation envelopes in the mailbox at our 1 Grace Ave office.
If you would prefer to donate online, please click the link for your area of town (until we can setup online giving for St. Matthew):
St. Andrew
St. Mary
St. Theresa
Email from St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish
If you want to remain up-to-date with the latest St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish consolidation and COVID-19 news electronically, but haven’t yet received email from us, please provide your name and email to 978.663.8816 or register@billericacatholic.org, and we will add you to our mailing list.
Or, CLICK HERE to visit our Facebook page at Catholic Community of Billerica.
