News and Announcements
Last updated: June 29, 2008
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Saints Peter & Paul worked tirelessly to spread the Gospel. Not all can be apostles, but we, too, must be good stewards of our vocations, using the gifts we’ve been given in the service of God’s kingdom. |
Holy Hour for Vocations July 3, 4:30-5:30 pm All are welcome to join in prayer at church for our priests and religious, as well as an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
St. Matthew Catholic Book Club Monday, July 14 10:00-11:30 am St. Mark Room Discussing Chapter 8 of Jesus of Nazareth, by Pope Benedict XVI, “The Principle Images of John’s Gospel” Contact Suzanne Boyer for more information at suzandsteve@sbcglobal.net
Altar Server Training This summer, we will be instructing new Altar servers for the upcoming year. Any St. Matthew parish student, who has completed the 5th grade and is enrolled in the St. Matthew School or in the parish CCD program, is invited to attend one of the following training sessions that will be held in the church: Tuesday July 8 9:00-10:00 am Thursday July 10 6:00-7:00 pm Please call the parish office (359-4224) to let us know which instruction session best fits your schedule.
Emmaus Days for Boys “Lord, help me to want to be what you want me to be” A summer retreat promoting vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Peoria. The retreat is beneficial for all young men who are interested in growing in holiness, not just for those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The sessions are centered around the celebration of the Sacraments, and combine prayer, talks on various subjects, and free time for games and other fun activities. For more information on Emmaus Days Retreats, contact the Office of Vocations in Peoria, or talk to Fr. Mark for an application. Applications may also be obtained online. The fee for Emmaus Days is $60/person.
Session III: High School Freshmen & Sophomores July 6-9 • St. Bede Abbey - Peru, IL
Session IV: 7th & 8th Graders July 9-11 • St. Bede Abbey - Peru, IL
Office of Vocations • (309) 682-5823 • www.cdop.org/vocations/emmaus.cfm
Parish Video Downloads
- Youth Group Trip Video: Mount 2008 click here to begin.
- St. Matthew Parish Stewardship Video View our parish stewardship video and witness “Stewardship: A Way of Life” at St. Matthew! Hear firsthand from parishioners living as true Christian stewards and see the many ways that the Lord is enriching our parish community! The approximate length of the video is 9 minutes. click here to begin.
To view a video on your computer, you will need a media player that can play .wmv video files(Windows Media Video) . Recent versions of Windows Media Player and RealPlayer should work for viewing.
To obtain a free download of Windows Media Player click here
To obtain a fee download of RealPlayer click here
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration 24/7 in the Eucharistic Chapel at St. Matthew Parish Center. Catholics from all Central Illinois parishes are encouraged to sign-up to be scheduled adorers. The program needs more adorers. For more information about this program or adoration, click here, or please call Hank or Tess at 762-7949.
Youth Group
The brochure covering this year's activities is available on the Youth Group page.
Young Singles Young Married
We are a group of parishioners who come together to enjoy fellowship with one another, deepen our spirituality, and provide service to others. The age range of our members is very loosely defined, but our members generally are college age and older. We welcome single men and women, married couples with and without children, those with religious vocations, and divorced, separated, and widowed parishioners. Click here for a schedule of events.
- Group Prayer Night Wednesday, July 2 ▪ 7:00 pm Please join us for prayer intentions, rosary, snacks and an information discussion about living our faith. Our host will be Christie Rogers (2301 Osage Court). Contact info: 390-5258 or chrisrogers21@hotmail.com
Enthusiastic and creative people are needed to help with ongoing planning for the YSYM group. If you would like to help organize activities to address our goals of building community, growing in spirituality, and serving others, please volunteer for this (fun) ministry! Contact Fr. Mark Merdian (frmerdian@stmatt.net) or David Schug (403-0807 or dschug@uiuc.edu).
Share Food Cooperative - A Food Cooperative for Everyone “If You Eat You Qualify” Click here for latest information
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