St. Matthew's Catholic Church Banner  
A Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond
  
 
 

All Night Prayer Vigil

The All Night Prayer Vigil normally takes place the First Friday/First Saturday of the month, starting with Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart at 7:00p.m., followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, family and individual consecrations, praise and worship, teaching and testimony, opportunites for Reconciliation, the Rosary, the 9 Offices of the Sacred Heart, and another Mass at 12 midnight in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Divine Mercy Chaplet

Public recitation at 3:00p.m. daily in Adoration Chapel 

Novena to Saint Joseph                   During Tuesday 9:00a.m. Mass
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help     During Wednesday 9:00a.m. Mass
Novena to the Infant Jesus               During Thursday 9:00a.m. Mass
 
Stations of the Cross                    Fridays during Lent (7:00p.m.) followed
                                         by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament


Evening Novena of Masses                 Around the Feast Day of Saint Matthew's (September)
                                         and before Christmas

Finance Council

Bob Morrison: 366-0838

Knights of Columbus - St. Matthew's Council 10601

Catalino Yambing: 523-0838

Ladies Auxliary of the Knights of Columbus

Aleli Romero: 420-6746

Men's Club

Joe Lahouchuc: 424-2453

Pastoral Council

Marcus Espitia: 474-9262

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (PEA) - adoration of Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week - is a gift beyond price for our parish and community. Started October 16, 1994 in the Parish Office Chapel, PEA at Saint Matthew's is dedicated to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. We celebrate in thanksgiving the prayers answered and testimonies of lives
changed, many of which are recorded in binders just outside the chapel doors. All are invited to make a holy hour before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Two Hearts Adoration Chapel is located in the Parish Office - which formerly served as the parish convent for the Felician Franciscan Sisters.

"Come all who find life burdensome and I will refresh you for my yoke is easy and my burden light"(Matthew 11:28, 30).

Rosary

After Daily Mass
Before 9:00a.m. Sunday Masses
During First Friday Devotions
Before 5:30p.m. Saturday Mass on First Saturday

Small Faith Community

A weekly session of 8-12 people reading the 3 scripture readings of the coming Sunday, sharing life and faith experiences with a facilitator, all using the guide, “Exploring the Sunday Readings.” To join any of these communities, please contact the facilitator(s).

Overall Coordinator: Deacon Cris Romero, 449-1873 (cell)

Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., a different house each week; English
Facilitators: Al & Teresa Rudis, 420-8517

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Parish Center Meeting Room; English
Facilitator: Maru Pabalan, 424-2616

Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Romero Clinic (infront of Woodstock Elementary School); English
Facilitator: Deacon Cris Romero, 449-1873

Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Parish Center Meeting Room; English
Bible Study
Facilitator: Liz Rodiack, 424-9723

Thursday, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., a different house each week (Chesapeake) English
Facilitators: Val Macasaet, 482-5064, John Manalili, 479-0205 and Leonel Loiseau, 410-0945

Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Parish Center Meeting Room; English
Facilitator: Howard Lee, 424-1129

Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Parish Center Meeting Room; English
Facilitator: Marcus Espitia, 373-2226

Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,1037 Sunnyside Dr., VA Beach; English
Facilitator: Nilo Sanchez, 523-1607

Please note: Bring a Bible with you. The guide, “Exploring the Sunday Readings,” English or Spanish, will be provided.

Women's Club

Linda Bruner: 466-9238