Welcome to St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish!
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Our Parish Staff (978.663.8816 unless otherwise noted)
Reverend Paul J. Aveni, Pastor (x224)
Reverend Jean Sassou, Parochial Vicar (x223)
Deacon Allan Shanahan, Parish Deacon (x312)
Mrs. Christine Kilburn, Director of Finance and Operations (x243)
Mr. Dino Bastianelli, Facilities Manager (x332)
Mrs. Karen Dubbs, Office Manager (x300)
Mr. Dustin Batista, Pastoral Minister for Baptism Preparation and Adult Confirmation (x448)
Ms. Alanna Fava, Coordinator of Teen Ministries and Confirmation (x445)
Mrs. Deb Fergus, Senior Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation (Gr. 5-8) (x442)
Mrs. Karyn Moody, Coordinator of Children’s Ministries (Gr. 1-4, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist) (x444)
Our Ministries
New to the Parish? Call the office at 978.663.8816, email admin@billericacatholic.org, or CLICK HERE to register now!
To schedule a Baptism. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email admin@billericacatholic.org.
For questions or to sign up for Youth Faith Formation. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or email youth.faith.formation@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 CLICK HERE to contact Mr. Dustin Batista. 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 or CLICK HERE to contact Fr. Aveni. 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 (background check) process. Call the office at 978.663.8816 or CLICK HERE to contact Chris Kilburn.
To inquire about assistance from the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call 978.408.8278 or CLICK HERE to contact the St. Vincent de Paul team.
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, email us at admin@billericacatholic.org, or or CLICK HERE to contact Heather Murphy. 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 the Evangelist Parish Office (978.663.8816)
(Billerica Center Campus, behind St. Theresa Church)
1 Grace Avenue
Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10am-1pm
Fax: 978-663-0577
St. Andrew Church
45 Talbot Avenue
North Billerica, Massachusetts 01862
St. Theresa Church
466 Boston Road
Billerica, Massachusetts 01821