Seven Corporal Works of Mercy

Each week beginning on the weekend of February 26th, we will try to fulfill one of the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy  set forth by our Church. Listed below are each of these corporal works and an indication of how we hope to fulfill them.

  • February 26 - Cloth the Naked: New clothes, including undergarments, will be collected at all Masses for men, women, and children.
  • March 4 -  Feed the Hungry: We will have a special food drive to collect food for neighborhood shelters.  Grocery bags will be available the weekend of February 26
  • March 11 - Welcome the Stranger:  A Parish Reception after all the weekend Masses will be held to welcome new parishioners to our St. Matthew family and to visit with old friends. 
  • March 18 Provide Drink for the Thirsty:  A collection of baby formula will take place at all masses in order to help local woman’s shelters and Carolyn’s Place. 
  • March 25 -  Bury the Dead:   A memorial Mass will be celebrated for all parishioners who died in 2010.  All family members are invited to attend.  A reception will follow this Mass in the Father Blaney Room. 
  • April 1 - Care for the Sick:  We will have a Special Mass of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.  Parishioners will be asked to invite and provide transportation for individuals who are in need of the sacrament.  A reception will follow this Mass in the Father Blaney Room.

We are all very excited about our Lenten Program; however, we need your help in preparing for these special events.

Please contact Monsignor Ginty if you can help in any way. Many hands make a lot of work much easier and certainly more enjoyable.

 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