Faith Formation classes for children will begin on October 9th. Children will meet in Friendship hall on Sundays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The Faith Formation team will be available in person from 5pm - 7pm in Friendship Hall on the following dates to register children for the 2022-2023 session; Wed. Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Fri. Sept. 2. Teach your children the ways of our Lord by signing them up for faith formation classes. For more information call Ms. Kionna Bush de Amaya, Faith Formation Leader, at the parish office at 301-459-4814 x 205 or email kbush@stmatthias.org.
During the month of July, Fr. Avelino will offer an interactive Bible Study on Genesis 1-5. The bible study will take place every Tuesday evening in Spanish from 7:00-9:00PM, and every Wednesday evening in English from 7:00-9:00 PM. Meetings will be held in the Hughes Center, or you may participate by Zoom. To register online, go to https://forms.gle/4J774rvPB7sexzQTA.
Dear Brother Knights, As you may know, the Bishops of the United States have called for a National Eucharistic Revival, challenging Catholics across the US to deepen their reverence for Jesus Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. As I have said before, we are honored to support the National Eucharistic Revival. As Knights of the Eucharist, it is our task to deepen our own devotion. This can be done through prayer, faithful attendance at Mass, and Adoration. To support you, your families, and your communities as you grow in your commitment to the Eucharist, the Supreme Council has developed and gathered resources both for personal and council use. Among these resources are Eucharistic Procession training videos and guides that you and your councils are invited to use in support of your parishes. These resources have been developed in consultation with the USCCB and have been shared with dioceses across the country. I am also happy to share with you a new inspirational and catechetical video, The Eucharist: Source of our Healing and Hope, that will help strengthen your knowledge of and love for the mystery of the Eucharist. All of these resources and more can be found at www.kofc.org/eucharist.
Are you thinking about a Catholic education for your child? If you are a Saint Matthias parishioner, but finances have kept you from exploring this option, consider applying for assistance through the Father Hughes Scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year. The application period is now open, and applications are available in the parish and school offices and on our school website. Submission deadline is Friday, May 27, 2022.
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: KoC Rosary Zoom Meeting Time: May 12, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82511289103?pwd=a00wcndBSUVVSEhGNXF6Rm1hMktBUT09 Meeting ID: 825 1128 9103 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82511289103#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +19292056099,,82511289103#,,,,*9475# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 825 1128 9103 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSF6zUh0S
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is a great joy for me to write my first Easter message to you as your pastor in this jubilant Easter season. A good, happy and peaceful Easter to all of you! There is much to be thankful for as we gather together once again in the church, especially after the last two difficult years of the COVID pandemic when the churches were empty in 2020 and not so well attended in 2021...
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Please share link with others Topic: KoC Monthly Rosary Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 10, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86579594452?pwd=R1FnTGZuZ0szSmZIdXFtY3FGWWlkQT09 Meeting ID: 865 7959 4452 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86579594452#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,86579594452#,,,,*9475# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 865 7959 4452 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kehPZOgYSV
Ashes will be distributed at the following Masses/Liturgy 8:30 AM Mass 10:15 AM School Mass 12:00 PM Liturgy of the Word 7:00 Mass 8:15 PM Mass in Spanish
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Matthias the Apostle Church on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Maryland.
Funeral services for long-time parishioner, Rose Chisefsky, will be held Monday, January 31st, at Beall Funeral Home, in Bowie, MD. Visitation begins at 11:00 AM, followed by a service at 12:00 PM. Our condolences to the family.
As you know, I will leave St. Matthias next week and report to St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. I know you will welcome Fr. Avelino Gonzalez who will be coming to you from his appointment in Ecumenical Relations in the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity in the Vatican. He was ordained in 2006 and served as pastor at two DC parishes prior to his posting. Fr. Gonzalez was born in Cuba but grew up here in Maryland. Prior to entering the priesthood, he served as an engineer at the Naval Surface Weapons Center. I know you will extend every courtesy to Fr. Gonzalez and smooth his return to pastoral life. I am grateful for the many kindnesses you have offered me, as well as your support and service to your parish and school. Please keep me in your prayers as I leave you.
Due to Thursday night's inclement weather forecast, the parish office is closed Friday, January 7, 2022. The office will reopen Monday, January 10th, at 8:00 AM.
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom Rosary prayer meeting. Topic: KoC Zoom Rosary Prayer Meeting Time: Jan 13, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87332908477?pwd=Z1g2OWxhUXlSbS8yeks0a29Ydmg3QT09 Meeting ID: 873 3290 8477 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,87332908477#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +19292056099,,87332908477#,,,,*9475# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 873 3290 8477 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kz2FVfKO6
Friday, December 24th: Daily Mass at 8:30 AM Vigil Masses at 4:00 PM(English)and 6:00 PM (Spanish) Night Mass at 10:00 PM Saturday, December 25th: Masses at 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 AM Sunday, December 26th: Masses at 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Topic: KoC Rosary Zoom Meeting Time: Dec 9, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88084474343?pwd=MDNGa3R5RFRRV3lmbHVnTWtSMVUyUT09 Meeting ID: 880 8447 4343 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,88084474343#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +19292056099,,88084474343#,,,,*9475# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 880 8447 4343 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdEEzFdBxX
Topic: KoC Monthly Rosary Prayer Meeting Time: Nov 11, 2021 11:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84107354122?pwd=Y1p5ZkR0c1h6cDVidTZxOVFjLzJNQT09 Meeting ID: 841 0735 4122 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,84107354122#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,84107354122#,,,,*9475# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 841 0735 4122 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdsV9WTrRf
