Father Aveni has released a video to bring us up to speed on a variety of topics.
CLICK HERE to view this video.
CLICK HERE to sign up for Mass on January 23 and 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.
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
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.
CLICK HERE to view our Offertory Report for August, September, and October.
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops posts the Church’s Daily and Sunday readings online. CLICK HERE for Today’s Readings.
The Third Sunday of the Year (January 24)/Word of God Sunday readings may be found HERE.
Today’s Liturgy of the Hours can be found HERE.
We welcome all who come to us, and want to join you on your spiritual journey.
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... and Reconciliation?
Due to COVID-19, registration for Mass is required. CLICK HERE to find a time to worship together!
Due to COVID-19, everyone must register to attend Church Funerals, even family.
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We are committed to introducing our Children and Youth to Jesus Christ.
CLICK HERE to find out about Youth Faith Formation.
BostonCatholic.org January 20, 2021 The following is the Cardinal’s statement on the Inauguration of President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. “Today we offer our prayers and best wishes...
Mass Intentions this coming week Helen Gentile – 3rd Anniversary Howard Brebeck – Mass Card Angelo Federico – Mass Card John D. Wickwire, Sr. – Mass Card Father Lawlor and...
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...
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?
Masses & Confessions at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish (for January 23 & 24) Please CLICK HERE for the latest summary of what to expect at Masses. Missalettes will no...
Here is the latest from our Director of Worship, Dr. Paul Ciotti: January 20, 2021 – Sunday of the Word of God On September 30, 2019, Pope Francis announced that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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