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Saint Matthew Parish, Southborough MA
Rev. James B. Flynn, Ph.D., Pastor
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Mass Schedule
Saturday's: 4:00pm
Sunday's: 7:30am, 10:00am, & 6:00pm
Daily Masses: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am
Prayer Service: Saturday, 8:00 am
Reconciliation
Tuesday’s 6:30 pm (Parish Center)
or by appointment
Masses will continue to be livestreamed until further notice at:
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Letter from Father Flynn
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Youth ministry at Saint Matthew’s Parish in Southborough is comprised of a fine group of dedicated, kind, and compassionate high school students who are committed to serving Saint Matthews, the local community and the world at large. This summer, our kids travelled to Gulfport, Mississippi. This was the 20th year our youth ministry program participated in this mission trip. As usual, our kids found this missionary experience remarkable: working at the food pantry, helping at the day care center, and especially helping senior citizens with building and household tasks – all of which were part of the missionary experience. The kids expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help others and grow in their Catholic faith. Each day the group participated via live stream in the morning Mass at Saint Matthew Church as I shared the gospel message about service to the poor. In the evening, our Youth Minister Mark Polny, led the group in prayerful reflection. According to the kids, Marks’s lessons were a great opportunity to learn about putting others before themselves.
Meanwhile, committed members of Saint Matthew’s adult social justice group, in conjunction with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston under the leadership of Kerry Kendall, long time parishioner and two-tour Afghanistan veteran, helped an Afghan gentleman settle in the Worcester area, securing him housing, a job, and a license, plus raising all the money for his settlement. He is doing very well and is grateful to the Saint Matthew community.
Finally, we had a very successful 20th annual golf tournament fundraiser which was dedicated this year to Corey Ciarcello, a member of the Saint Matthew’s family, who was an avid golfer and passed away earlier this year. To date, we have raised $500,000 for scholarships for our high school seniors who attend Mass regularly, participate in religious education, and in youth ministry service projects. This year we awarded $25,000 to fifteen seniors. In addition, we presented five scholarships to graduates from Nativity Prep in Boston.
Saint Matthew’s gospel tells us the kingdom of God is Jesus’ vision for the church, a kingdom of truth, justice, compassion and forgiveness. Saint Matthew attempts to create the Kingdom with the help of God in our live community.
I invite you to join us in this shared mission, and I encourage you to worship regularly with us and continue to support our ministry. Together we can build the Kingdom of God that Jesus envisions.
God Bless,
Rev. James Flynn
Pastor, St. Matthew’s Church Southborough
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Religious Education Program
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Monthly Parish Calendar
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religious EdUCation '22-'23
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Synod Survey
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Upgraded online giving APplication
The Online Giving application you use has been upgraded. It requires you to update your id/password.
--Simply click on the Online Giving link from the parish website or a link you’ve saved.
--On the first screen tab right to Sign-in.
--Enter your email address (not your old id if you had one).
--Do Not enter your old password. Instead click on ‘forgot password’. An email will be sent to you with instructions on creating a new password.
--Enter your new password. Click on SAVE.
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Baptism Classes
Baptism Classes will take place on the 2nd Friday of each Month
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Prayer shawls are available for those who are in need of being “wrapped” in prayer and need some comfort in time of illness, grief, or experiencing a difficult time. Contact the Parish Office if you would like a prayer shawl for yourself or a friend, family, or co-worker, who may benefit from receiving one.
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