Word from Father Tom
On Sunday, November 20th, we will have only one combined celebration of Holy Communion together starting at 9:30 AM. Following the service we ask everyone who is a part of our parish, member and attendee alike, to join us for our church-specific Thanksgiving Dinner in the Parish Hall (starting around 11:00 am).
This is a wonderful opportunity for people who worship in our different Sunday morning services to share Mass and face-to-face fellowship together. In regards to our Principal Feast Days during the year, we hope to do this more often.
We have much to be thankful for to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us share our joy and gratitude together.
Fr. Tom
Upcoming Schedule
Worship
November 20th only one combined service at 9:30 AM.
Adult Christian Ed Class Sunday, 9 AM.
THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE
THANK YOU for your overwhelming generosity to The Home Sweet Home Mission!
Collecting cozy winter accessories for children is a December tradition at St. Matthew’s, and this year The Outreach Committee is adding November to our gathering period. We’ll set up two “mitten trees”, one in the narthex and one outside the parish hall. We’ll ask for NEW mittens, hats, scarves, and even coats for small kids, to be distributed by The Boys and Girls Club. These items can be hand-made or store-bought.
Thanks for giving! -The Outreach Committee
NEW MEMBER/CONFIRMATION CLASS
In early 2023, Father Tom will be leading a Confirmation/New Membership class for those who are interested in considering the next important steps in their journey with Christ. Also invited are those who would like to grow more in their understanding of the Episcopal-catholic tradition.
When we are baptized in Christ, we become a part of the past, present, and future church of the Lord Jesus Christ. The visible expression of this unseen reality is our membership, commitment, and service to a local New Covenant Family, i.e., the church. Our commitment to our Triune God and to one another culminates in our committing to and serving with a local body of people who also have been baptized in His love.
Please talk to Father Tom if you are interested.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The men will meet on Saturday, November 18, 2022 for breakfast in the Parish Hall at 8:00 AM. We are back on the monthly meeting so the breakfast is scheduled on the third Saturday of the month (same weekend as Theology Uncorked).
BOOKS FOR OUTREACH
Books abound at St. Matthew’s! You have an opportunity to update your own book library or to share books with others. Books and other goodies are now on display at the entrance to the Parish Hall. The Outreach Committee encourages contributions to its work if you are so inclined. Books available will rotate in and out weekly (from the books we already have.) Questions may be directed to members of the Outreach Committee.