Permission has been given to us to relax some of the restrictions that were necessary for the safety of all. While our Bishop points out, “Mask wearing will continue and we do not know if or when it will become an option again,” we will begin to make some changes.

The USCCB has composed this novena to be prayed yearly on March 10-18, the nine days that precede the Solemnity of Saint Joseph on March 19. Each day of the novena will be accompanied by a reflection video from bishops across the United States.

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act, which is being voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives soon, in many ways does the opposite and needs to be opposed.

Over the past few weeks, we have prayed about, thought about and talked about the ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal. Now it is time for all of us to share a portion of our treasure, so these ministries can continue.

“ There has never been a man more in love with a woman than St. Joseph was in love with Mary. What dignity and holiness were required of St. Joseph to be the husband of Mary! In her feminine Heart, Mary knew that she was secure in the manhood of St. Joseph. He was her knight and warrior.

“ God sent St. Joseph to Egypt so that, out of Egypt, St. Joseph could bring the Bread of Life to the nations. Saint Joseph saved our Bread from Herod; he protected and preserved him in Egypt; and he now desires that we receive the Bread of Life at Holy Mass. Unlike the Joseph of the Old Testament, St. Joseph’s Heavenly Bread is more numerous than the sands of the sea. This Heavenly Bread is able to feed

Have you read Fratelli Tutti? In his newest encyclical, Pope Francis invites the Church to live out the call to universal fraternity and social friendship. Check out this overview and summary: https://www.usccb.org/resources/fratelli-tutti-overview-summary

Pope Francis proclaims that 2021 will be “The Year of Saint Joseph” visit the Vatican Website to learn more. CLICK HERE This will be the perfect opportunity for our parish community to consecrate themselves to Saint Joseph. You might ask, “What exactly is consecration to St. Joseph?” In other words, what does it mean for a person to be consecrated to St. Joseph? Well, it ......

Seeing this headline in the news: Bishops' Committee Endorses Vaccine Despite Abortion Connection, I will share with you information received from our Bishop.

It's never too early to start planning. The Diocese of Orlando will offer their annual  Ministry Formation Conference. The title of the conference  this year is , I Thirst. This refers to our thirst for God, for His desire for us, and how we should thirst for others to be drawn into God’s perfect love.  Who is this conference for? Everyone!

I invite you to join me and fellow parishioners, this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for Tuesday with the Pastor, via ZOOM It's our desire to make it as easy as possible to join us during our ZOOM Meetings so I am in the process of developing a new website: www.saintmcc.online

We will be opening our online Thrift Shop and Gift Shop. Visit us at www.saintmatthewthriftshop.com and www.saintmatthewgiftshop.com

Parents are the primary teachers of their children. Here at St. Matthew, we want to help parents help their children so that our Catholic families can thrive!  Once you register for our Family Formation, you will be given access to our online formation program, Catholic Brain, ....

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Watch a video message from Bishop John Noonan explaining how our Church has adapted to serving our community’s increased needs since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic.