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, Deacon (x312)
Deacon Phil DiBello, Director of Evangelization & Communication (x246)
Mrs. Chris Kilburn, Director of Finance and Operations (x243)
Dr. Paul Ciotti, Director of Worship (x216)
Mr. Tony Carbrello, Director of Youth Faith Formation (x445)
Mr. Dino Bastianelli, Facilities Manager (x332)
Mrs. Karen Dubbs, Office Manager (x300)
Mrs. Heather Murphy, Office Manager (x200)
Additional Youth Faith Formation Staff
Mrs. Carol Wemmitt, Office Manager (978.667.3733 x400)
Mrs. Deb Fergus, Grade 6-8 Coordinator (x442)
Mrs. Melissa Gozzo, Grade 1-5 Coordinator, First Sacraments (x444)
Mr. Dustin Batista, Pastoral Minister (x448)
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.
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 CLICK HERE to contact Deacon Phil DiBello. 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 CLICK HERE to contact Tony Carbrello.
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, 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 (978.663.8816)
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
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796 Boston Road
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