St. Matthew’s Good News – 4/15/2022

A Word From Father Tom

Christ has risen. Alleluia! I look forward to celebrating Holy Communion with you all!

Father Tom

Upcoming Schedule
Holy Week

  • Good Friday Service, April 15th – 6:00 PM
  • Easter Vigil Service, Saturday, April 16th – 7:00 PM
  • Easter Sunday Service, April 17th – 10:00 AM

Please feel free to talk to Father Tom or our office administrator, Pat, if you have any transportation or attendance concerns, as we would be glad to be proactive with you in solving them.

Adult Christian Ed Class (Eric Teoro, teaching)

The class regularly meets between worship services (9:00 to 9:45 a.m.) in Parish Hall. Holy week the group will be taking a brief break, returning on April 24th.

Documents of Interest

To Mask Or Not To Mask?

We are lifting the mask requirement in every facet of our ministry life, at this time (please pray that this becomes a permanent reality!). We welcome anyone who desires to wear a mask in smaller settings or during Mass to do so. We would also ask everyone to continue to stay aware of distancing (especially with those wearing a mask). If you are revealing strong symptoms related to COVID19 please stay home.

Midwest Food Bank Supports Ukraine Refugees

Midwest Food Bank is partnering with Convoy of Hope, another faith-based nonprofit, to send nearly 240,000 servings of Tender Mercies to support Ukrainian relief efforts. Convoy of Hope has a 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse with staff in Poland near the Ukrainian border and is making regular shipments of food and supplies there. Tender Mercies is a rice, bean and spice mixture developed by Midwest Food Bank with the assistance of dieticians to provide critical nutrition in a shelf-stable format. Tender Mercies food packets are fortified with protein, essential vitamins and minerals to ensure maximum nutritional value. If you would like to know more about this program or would like to make a donation, please send a check to Midwest Food Bank, 700 Erie Avenue, Morton, IL 61550 and write “Tender Mercies” in the memo line. Alternatively, you can make an online donation using the attached link. Support Ukraine – Midwest Food Bank. Thank you.