This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of our school! Father Jack asks that you support the school with a donation of $ 60.00 (or more). To learn more about the founding of our church and school visit “The First 25 Years.” Thank you for your generous support.

You are invited to a scheduled Zoom Rosary Prayer meeting. Topic: Rosary Prayer Meeting by Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5681292589?pwd=Y0JTOEdPaFhZc2ZNVlpGbGhDMXpGUT09 Meeting ID: 568 129 2589 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,5681292589#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +19292056099,,5681292589#,,,,*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: 568 129 2589 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdsZPQtiDc

St. Matthias will resume teaching Faith Formation Classes in person in the fall, and we need volunteers to teach the classes. We thank you in advance for praying about volunteering in this important ministry. Catechist training and materials will be provided. Please call the parish office for more information.

The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is being reinstated beginning on Saturday, June 26, 2021 and Sunday, June 27, 2021. All healthy individuals are expected to attend Sunday Eucharist.

Topic: June Rosary Zoom Meeting Time: Jun 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89677305229?pwd=SmZINnN0bm9ZNFlYcnF2K3BHSHpHUT09 Meeting ID: 896 7730 5229 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,89677305229#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +19292056099,,89677305229#,,,,*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: 896 7730 5229 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbrtRb9gQT

Chosen by the Vatican, the Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory will lead the Rosary in the Great Upper Church on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm Noon. The livestream will be shared with the Vatican for transmission around the world. You and your family can join in-person or online Use this link from the press release to register to participate at the Basilica: www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration Use this link from the press release for the livestream: www.nationalshrine.org/mass

Mother’s Day Novena Begins May 9th. Remember your mother and other special women, living or deceased, by submitting a Mother’s Day envelope (available in the church vestibule and in your contribution envelope packet)

President Eisenhower was in the White House and Pope John XXIII had just announced the creation of commissions to prepare for the forthcoming ecumenical Vatican Council II. The Washington Senators baseball team was at Griffith Stadium. “My Fair Lady” was playing at the National Theatre. An eleven cubic foot Admiral refrigerator sold for $159, chuck roast was 39¢ per pound, flounder 45¢ per pound, and milk was 48¢ per gallon. The date was June 18, 1960.

Topic: Rosary Prayer Zoom Meeting Time: May 13, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86329207249?pwd=aUV0aHdIUytHYm8rSU5KcGJQQjZDQT09 Meeting ID: 863 2920 7249 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86329207249#,,,,*9475#

Thank You for supporting the monthly food distribution drives held here at St. Matthias. Your contributions help sustain this vital program that serves the needs of our community. To donate, please make checks payable to St. Matthias Church, and write Food Distribution in the memo section. Checks may be placed in the weekly collection basket, mailed, or dropped off at the parish office.

A vaccine clinic will be held at St. Matthias Church on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. To pre-register, call (301-459-4814) or stop by the parish office to submit your name, address, phone number, and email address. You will receive an email link to register for a time to receive your first vaccine.

Sunday, April 25, the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. To mark this special day, Cardinal Gregory has recorded a video message.

Dear Parishioners & Staff, Thank you for your many hours of service, prayers, and gifts during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. I am grateful for your commitment to the life of our parish and for your generous support of our church. May God continue to bless you during Easter time and throughout the year. Father Jack

Join us for an informative online presentation by inspirational speaker, behavioral finance expert and brother Knight, Joe Jordan. Joe will discuss “Stress Free Retirement Planning,” including how to plan for your financial future and a secure retirement. His talk will give you new insights into your financial affairs without losing sight of your faith and values.

Please join us for recitation of the Rosary via Zoom Time: Apr 8, 2021 07:00 PM

Holy Week schedule at Saint Matthias the Apostle Church

On behalf of the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle, we would like to welcome you to our inaugural issue of The Mustang Magazine. Our goal with this publication is to highlight all the happenings at our school as well as the success of our alumni.

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Topic: Rosary Zoom Meeting Time: Feb 11, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83915915456?pwd=aUhxaXZ2M29CUHRjSHhUWXJ3R3VrUT09 Meeting ID: 839 1591 5456 Passcode: 9475 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83915915456#,,,,*9475# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,83915915456#,,,,*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) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 839 1591 5456 Passcode: 9475 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/km4YUg16J

Take a virtual look into the life of the Paulist Fathers on Saturday, February 20th, from 1:00-4:00 PM. For registration details, contact Father Dat Tran, Vocation Director, at 212-757-4260 or email him at be@paulist.org. More information may also be found on the Paulist website at paulist.org