From the Pastor's Desk..

As we begin the discipline of lent and make resolutions to “give up” eating candy or sweets and snacking before going to bed, we are reminded that there are many people both adults and children in our greater area who can’t give up anything because they have little or nothing to call their own.  The St. Ann’s Food Pantry needs our help in feeding the less fortunate during these cold winter months.  As your pastor I am extremely proud of the outpouring of donations that we have been able to collect for the food pantry each month.  Our efforts here at St. Matthew help to stock the food pantry have made a difference and have helped to provide balanced meals each day to so many who need our help.  Remember one of our Seven Corporal Works of Mercy is to feed the poor. 

May God bless you always.

Monsignor Thomas Ginty

Pastor

 

 

 

 50th Anniversary Gala

You are cordially invited
to celebrate with Saint Matthew School their
50th Anniversary at a Gala event at
the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT
on March 3rd 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Walk down Memory Lane with former Sisters, Teachers, Staff and Classmates.
All Are Welcome 

    For further information please contact:
 Tina Posten at 860 – 673- 5745 or
Lisa O’Donnell at 860 – 583 - 5214.

  We are looking for alumni who are interested in reaching out to fellow classmates.
Visit the Facebook event page

Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center
Bristol Retreat Weekend 

 Fri., March 2, 7:00pm - Sun., March 4, 12:30pm

This year’s Retreat theme, “Rest - Rediscover - Be Renewed,” invites us to reflect on ways we can slow down, quiet ourselves, ponder and listen.  As we renew our body, mind and spirit, we commit ourselves “to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God.”  Now is the time to send in  your $50 deposit to reserve your room.  The full cost is $200 - $215, according to your means.  Financial assistance is available, if needed.

 For those who like to arrive early on Friday night, OLC is offering a light soup and supper between 5:30pm and 6:30pm for an additional $5.00.

 If  you can get away for just one day, try the “Commuter Saturday Retreat”  Sat., March 3, from 8:00am - 9:00pm.  The all-inclusive day is priced at $100.

Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center is located at 31 Colton Street in Farmington.  For more information, call 860-677-8519, email olcretreat@sbcglobal.net or visit www.ourladyofcalvary.com.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

 

March 10

 

St. Matthew’s School Gym

 

Serving dinner from 5:00 to 6:30pm

 

If you are interested in volunteering please call

 

Chris O’Dell at 860-589-5512

 

Watch bulletin for further details

Attention Lectors, Alter Servers & Eucharistic Ministers

Your schedules are now online and will be updated quarterly.

TO REGISTER:

As a member of the Church of Saint Matthew, please open and print the Confidential Census Data Form or pick one up at a church entrance. Please complete it and drop it in the collection basket.

CCD Registration

Archdiocese of Hartford website

Saint Matthew School website