st. matthew the evangelist parish

billerica, massachusetts

<br>Cardinal Seán reinstates <br>the Sunday Mass Obligation <br>starting June 19 & 20<br>

New Weekday Masses at St. Matthew Parish starting July 5!

Emergency Collection for India and Brazil COVID Relief

High School Graduate Mass Blessings <br> (June 26 & 27)

Finance Council Message on 2019-2020 Finances

Important Updates From Fr. Aveni about Masses (5/27)

St. Matthew Offertory Summary (January through May 2021)

Cardinal Seán reinstates
the Sunday Mass Obligation
starting June 19 & 20

CLICK HERE for the details.

New Weekday Masses at St. Matthew Parish starting July 5!

We are pleased to announce new weekday Masses for St. Matthew the Evangelist Prishes, starting July 5.

CLICK HERE for the details.

Emergency Collection for India and Brazil COVID Relief

As you may know, there is immense suffering and loss of life occurring in India and Brazil due to the COVID pandemic.

CLICK HERE to support Catholic Relief Services, who is on the ground there, supporting local hospitals and programs that are overwhelmed and have reached their breaking point.

2021 Catholic Appeal has Re-launched!

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.

High School Graduate Mass Blessings
(June 26 & 27)

All graduating High School Seniors are invited to one of our special Masses during the weekend of June 26 & 27.

CLICK HERE to sign up for a Mass that weekend.

Finance Council Message on 2019-2020 Finances

Our Finance Council has released a video to help us understand our Finance Council and our 2020 Finance Reports. Chad Laliberte, the Chairperson of our Finance Council, takes us through the reports and details about what a Finance Council is and does.

CLICK HERE to view that video.

Important Updates From Fr. Aveni about Masses (5/27)

Father Aveni has released an updated message about Mass changes at St. Matthew Parish.

CLICK HERE to view this video.
CLICK HERE for a summary of the details of that message.

St. Matthew Offertory Summary (January through May 2021)

CLICK HERE to view our Offertory Report for January through May 2021.

Please note: This Offertory Report contains critical information about the Finances of our Parish.

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 Twelfth Sunday (June 20) readings may be found HERE.

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

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.

CLICK HERE to view an important message from our Finance Council (6/2).

CLICK HERE to view our Bulletin.

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?

As we come out of COVID-19 restrictions, CLICK HERE for updates for the weekend.

Funeral Masses

We extend our deepest condolences on the death of your loved one.

CLICK HERE for information concerning Funerals.

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

Terracotta Pots Restored at Easter!

The broken terracotta pots which adorned our sanctuaries during Lent have been restored and replaced with beautiful flowers! Thank you!

Stations of the Cross - Fridays of Lent

This week’s Stations, The Stations of the Cross for Children, by Julianne M. Will, will be on BATV at 6:30pm on Good Friday, 4/2. CLICK HERE to pray those...

Retreat with Cardinal Seán (starts Monday, 3/22)

Cardinal Seán will be leading an on-line retreat starting Monday March 22 at 7pm. As Lent reaches its climax during Hoy Week, what better way to journey with Jesus than...

Where are my contributions recorded?

Contributions that are received in the weekly offertory, but not in a Weekly Envelope are not recorded under the Envelope number. Looking ahead to 2021, should you require a year...

Please pray for Pope Francis on the 8th Anniversary of his Pontificate (3/13)

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look favorably on your servant Francis, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; Grant, we...

Lent Practices

Holy Week is Underway! We pray that, even against the backdrop of Pandemic, your Lent is going well. Let us continue to deepen our own relationship with Jesus, our Savior,...

Lent Scripture Groups are Underway - Sign up now!

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” – Matthew 18:20 CLICK HERE for a personal (video) invitation...

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...

2020 Grand Annual Collection - Thank You!

Thank you for your continued generosity and support for St. Matthew Parish! We sincerely thank those who have made a contribution or pledge. Many contribute to our parish weekly, monthly,...

Weekly Envelopes and End of Year Contribution Statements

Parishioners who have made contributions over $250.00 using Weekly Envelopes have been mailed their Year End contribution statements. Please note that any contributions made through Online Giving are not included...

Parvuli Dei Award Given to Scouts! (2/7)

On Sunday, February 7, the Parvuli Dei Emblem was given to six well-deserving Scouts! The Parvuli Dei Emblem, which means “Children of God,” encourages young boys & girls to explore...

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...

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,...

Cardinal Seán Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden & Vice President Harris

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...

World Marriage Day - Blessing of Married Couples (2/14)

The weekend of February 14th is World Marriage Day. After Communion, couples will be asked to stand to receive a Blessing for Married Couples. What an awesome way to celebrate...

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...

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...

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...

Christmas Carol "Hymn-Along" Available On-line

Christmas Carol “Hymn-Along” Need a break from your Christmas preparations to connect with Christmas? Join together with other St. Matthew Parish Families in a Christmas Carol “Hymn-Along.” Together, we will...

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....

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...

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...

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