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* Stay Safe Reminder

Bishop Mark Spalding has indefinitely extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days during the pandemic. Click here to see his letter and decree.

Bible Study at Saint Matthew

Starting later this month, we'll explore what God is communicating to us about trust in a Bible study format. Due to COVID, this study will encompass a combination of remote and in-person sessions and be limited to small groups. If you're interested, please fill out this brief survey linked below.

https://stmatthewtn.breezechms.com/form/truststudy

Help Us Spread the Gospel — Livestream

Saint Matthew is committed to keeping you connected. Each week we provide online streaming of our Liturgies with hundreds of at-home views. To sustain this important outreach we need your support. If you would like to be part of the A/V streaming team and are comfortable with computers, we are seeking additional members to join this ministry. Training will be provided and scheduling will accommodate your availability. To join the A/V streaming team or for more information, please contact Joel Bolen at jbolen@stmatthewtn.org or 615-550-5108.

Virtual Prayer For the Unborn

The Respect for Life Ministry at Saint Matthew invites you to join a virtual fixed Hour of Prayer for the Unborn on Friday, January 29, at noon (midday option) or at 6 p.m. (evening option). We will pray the sorrowful mysteries and spend the remainder of the hour in silent prayer for the sanctity of life.

You can join EWTN's children's online prayer session of the sorrowful mysteries at the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaZgs7GadCc&feature=youtu.be

For more information, contact ministry coordinator Elizabeth Abaray at elizabeth.abaray@live.com.

Weekday Masses

Daily Mass is celebrated in the church at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. Face coverings are required. Click here for details.

Mass Intentions

Monday, January 11: + Phyllis Herman

Tuesday, January 12: + Erwin Burr, Jr.

Wednesday, January 13: + Jack and Dottie Moore

Thursday, January 14: + David Reese

Friday, January 15: For Ann Sappenfield

Saturday, January 16: (5 pm): + Arthur Frasier

Sunday, January 17: (8:30 am) For the People of Saint Matthew
(11 am) + Anthony Burns

Daily Mass

The Weekend of January 16-17

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Masses for this coming weekend will be celebrated on Saturday, January 16, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 17, at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Click here to register. The Liturgies are livestreamed and accessible through the parish website and Facebook page. Please click here for more important details.

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass Readings

Financial Stewardship

Financial details for last week were not availble due to the holiday.

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Thank You For Your Continued Support!

Stewardship & Giving Information

Confessions on Saturdays

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the chapel. Please practice social distancing. If you are sick, please stay home and contact Father Mark Sappenfield for an appointment. Those unable to attend Saturday's hours are also welcome to contact Father Mark for an appointment. Reach him at 615-646-0378, ext. 303, or frmark@stmatthewtn.org.

Sacraments at Saint Matthew

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