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Mass for the Second Sunday of the Year (1/17) Replacing the Stones – Creating the Family Life We Want (1/24) Holy Hour for Life (1/29) A Message From Fr. Aveni About Our Buildings (12/30) Email from St. Matthew Parish St. Matthew Offertory Report (11/19) Daily and Sunday Scripture

Mass for the Second Sunday of the Year (1/17)

CLICK HERE for Mass on YouTube.
CLICK HERE for the Readings.
CLICK HERE for the latest bulletin.

John the Baptist was standing with two of his disciples,
   and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said,
   “Behold, the Lamb of God.”
 – John 1

Replacing the Stones – Creating the Family Life We Want (1/24)

You are invited to an exciting event!

We are offering a forum to discuss how our family lives can look post-COVID. We are calling this event “Replacing the Stones – Creating the Family Life We Want.” This forum will be led by Sue Muldoon, co-author of Reclaiming Family Time, to share her insights and lead a conversation.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Holy Hour for Life (1/29)

Please join Cardinal Seán for a Holy Hour for Life at 10pm on Friday, January 29 on Catholic TV as we commemorate the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision in prayer, adoration and petition.

Also, join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena, 9 Days for Life, Thursday, January 21 – Friday, January 29. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more. Sign up at 9daysforlife.com

A Message From Fr. Aveni About Our Buildings (12/30)

Father Aveni has important information concerning our Parish buildings and the presence of mold.

CLICK HERE to view the video.

CLICK HERE to sign up for Mass on January 16 and 17.

Email from St. Matthew 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.

St. Matthew Offertory Report (11/19)

CLICK HERE to view our Offertory Report for August, September, and October.

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 Second Sunday of the Year (January 17) readings may be found HERE.

Today’s Liturgy of the Hours can be found HERE.

Click HERE to view our Mass for January 16 & 17 (Word of God Sunday)
Click HERE to sign up for Mass on January 16 & 17

 

Click HERE to view Fr. Aveni’s Message about our buildings (12/30)

 

Click HERE to view our Bulletin (updated daily)

Register Me!

We welcome all who come to us, and want to join you on your spiritual journey.

CLICK HERE to register or change your registration.

When is Mass?

... and Reconciliation?

Due to COVID-19, registration for Mass is required. CLICK HERE to find a time to worship together!

Funeral Masses

Due to COVID-19, everyone must register to attend Church Funerals, even family.

CLICK HERE to register.
CLICK HERE for more information.

Youth Faith Formation

We are committed to introducing our Children and Youth to Jesus Christ.

CLICK HERE to find out about Youth Faith Formation.

News from St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish

Cardinal Seán Statement Following Violence in Washington DC (1/7)

BostonCatholic.org January 7, 2021 The following is the Cardinal’s statement in response to the violence that took place in Washington, DC yesterday. “The beginning of the Prayer of St. Francis...

Father Paul's 2020 Christmas Message

Let them know it’s Christmas Lately I have been thinking about the song, “Do they know it’s Christmas” written in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and performed in...

Mass Intentions for January 16 & 17

Mass Intentions this coming week Mark Loncich, Sr. – 11th Anniversary Lena Hohol – 12th Anniversary Mary Dunn – 3rd Anniversary Ann McCann – Memorial Jose Carreiro – Mass card...

Replacing the Stones - Creating the Family Life We Want (1/24)

Mark your Calendars –  Sunday January 24 at 7pm! We have arranged for Sue Muldoon, who, with her husband Tim, the authors of Reclaiming Family Time, for a Zoom gathering...

Vocation Retreat Opportunity

The Archdiocese of Boston invites Men between the ages of 18 and 30 to a Men’s Vocation Discernment Weekend, February 19-21 Could God be Calling You?

Mass Details and Signups for January 16 & 17

Masses & Confessions at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish (for January 16 & 17)   Please CLICK HERE for the latest summary of what to expect at Masses. Missalettes will no...

Adult Confirmation Classes Start in January

Are you an adult who has received the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, but has not yet been Confirmed? If you would like to enter more deeply into the...

Giving Tree 2020 - Many Thanks and the Ceramic Tree Winner!

Thanks! There are no words to properly thank all the parishioners of St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish for their overwhelming support of the Giving Tree program this year. Through your...

Fleece Sleeper Drive Thanks You!

Life Alliance extends a sincere thank you to all of St. Matthew the Evangelist parishioners who participated and donated to our Baby Fleece Sleeper Drive! Heartbeat Pregnancy Help Center is...

Recent Changes to Weekly Envelopes

It has come to our attention that the most recent mailing of Weekly Envelopes contained some errors. This was the first mailing of envelopes for our new parish, St. Matthew...

St. Matthew the Evangelist Funeral Planning

The community of St. Matthew the Evangelist shares in your grief as you suffer the loss of a loved one. The prayers and support of the collaborative parishes are with...

Covid-19 Mass Guidelines in Colder Weather

To maximize ventilation in our three Church buildings, will keep doors and windows open as we move into late fall and early winter. We suggest wearing warmer clothes into church,...

Prayer in the Time of Pandemic

Lord Jesus, Who promised to remain with us always, When information overwhelms us and fear overtakes us, speak to us again those comforting words, “Peace be with you.” Though we...

St. Matthew the Evangelist Relic Gifted to Billerica!

Our Parish of Saint Matthew the Evangelist Has Been Given a Precious Gift! As a result of consultative meetings such as our parishes entered into in the Spring of 2020,...

Massachusetts Bishops Express Disappointment in Expanded Abortion

The Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts have issued a statement concerning expanded Abortion in Massachusets: “The consistent teaching of the Catholic Church is that life begins at conception and ends with...

Pilot Article on Praying for our Leaders

We call your attention to a Boston Pilot article concerning the recent election and praying for our elected officials. The Pilot is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Boston....

2020 Grand Annual Collection (updated 11/22)

Thank you for your continued generosity and support for St. Matthew Parish!  We sincerely thank those who have made a contribution or pledge. It is greatly appreciated. Our parish is...

Offertory Report for October

This table includes the Offertory collected during August, September and October, through online giving, the mail, drop-offs at the Parish Office, and envelopes in the baskets at Masses. We also...

What will Mass be like this weekend?

Cardinal Seán’s emergency dispensation from our Sunday Mass obligation remains in effect. General Guidelines – Latest Update from the Covid-19 Protocols from the Archdiocese: “Maximum Ventilation is needed in churches....

Billerica Community Pantry Seeks Goods

The Billerica Community Pantry is working with Billerica faith communities to help families in need this holiday season.  St. Matthew Parish has been asked to be responsible for the donation...

Facebook Pages

As part of our effort to unify our three former parishes at the time of consolidation into Saint Matthew the Evangelist Parish, our many organizations that have historically identified with...

It’s Convenient and Easy to Give Online!

Online Giving is a great tool available to all for making contributions and paying for events and Faith Formation. In today’s high-tech world, how many times do you break out...

Community Links

Here are some handy links to Social Services in our Community: Billerica Council on Aging https://www.town.billerica.ma.us/136/Council-on-Aging Billerica Public Library https://billericalibrary.org/ Billerica Public Schools Free Breakfast and Lunch program https://www.billericak12.com/district/school-nutrition Billerica...

Director of Worship Corner

Here is the latest from our Director of Worship, Dr. Paul Ciotti: October 7, 2020 Reader Ministry CLICK HERE for an overview of the Ministry of Reader. September 28, 2020 Holy...

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