Welcome to St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish!
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Our Parish Staff
Reverend Paul J. Aveni, Pastor (fr.aveni@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x224)
Reverend Jean Sassou, Parochial Vicar (father.jean.sassou@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x223)
Deacon Allan Shanahan, Deacon (deacon.allan.shanahan@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x312)
Deacon Phil DiBello, Director of Evangelization & Communication (deacon.phil@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x246)
Mrs. Chris Kilburn, Director of Finance and Operations (chris.kilburn@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x243)
Dr. Paul Ciotti, Director of Worship (paul.ciotti@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x216)
Mr. Tony Carbrello, Director of Youth Faith Formation (tony.carbrello@billericacatholic.org, 978.667.3733 x445)
Mr. Dino Bastianelli, Facilities Manager (dino.bastianelli@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x332)
Mrs. Karen Dubbs, Office Manager (karen.dubbs@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x300)
Mrs. Heather Murphy, Office Manager (heather.murphy@billericacatholic.org, 978.663.8816 x200)
Additional Youth Faith Formation Staff
Mrs. Carol Wemmitt, Office Manager (carol.wemmitt@billericacatholic.org, 978.667.3733 x400)
Mrs. Deb Fergus, Grade 6-8 Coordinator (deb.fergus@billericacatholic.org, 978.667.3733 x442)
Mrs. Melissa Gozzo, Grade 1-5 Coordinator, First Sacraments (melissa.gozzo@billericacatholic.org, 978.667.3733 x444)
Mr. Dustin Batista, Pastoral Minister (dustin.batista@billericacatholic.org, 978.667.3733 x448)
Our Ministries
New to the Parish? Call the office at 978.663.8816, email admin@billericacatholic.org, or CLICK HERE to get connected!
To schedule a Baptism. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email admin@billericacatholic.org.
To schedule your Wedding. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email admin@billericacatholic.org, 6 months to a year (or more) before your anticipated wedding.
To schedule a Mass Intention. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email admin@billericacatholic.org.
To inquire about Adult Confirmation. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email Dustin Batista at dustin.batista@billericacatholic.org. Adult Confirmation is available only to Baptized Catholics who have have received their First Communion. All others should inquire about RCIA to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.
To inquire about RCIA. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email Deacon Phil DiBello at deacon.phil@billericacatholic.org. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for unbaptized individuals, individuals baptized in another Christian Faith, of Catholics who were baptized but never received their First Communion, to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.
For questions about the CORI process. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email Tony Carbrello at tony.carbrello@billericacatholic.org.
To inquire about assistance from the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call 978.408.8278 or email svdp@billericacatholic.org.
For questions about funerals. If you have recently experienced the loss of a loved one and have questions about the funeral process, we are here to assist you through this difficult journey. Please call the Office at 978.663.8816, or email us at admin@billericacatholic.org. Also, you can CLICK HERE for more funeral information.
For all other questions or ministries. Call the Office at 978.663.8816, or email admin@billericacatholic.org.
Our Addresses
St. Matthew Parish Office
1 Grace Avenue
Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10am-1pm
Fax: 978-663-0577
Billerica Catholic Religious Education (978.667.3733)
470R Boston Road
Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
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45 Talbot Avenue
North Billerica, Massachusetts 01862
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796 Boston Road
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466 Boston Road
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