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FR. CLEM<\/span><\/span> – Please continue to keep Fr. Clem in your thoughts and prayers.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PARISHSOFT CONVERSION FROM FAITH DIRECT IS COMPLETED AND IS “LIVE” <\/span><\/span>
We\u2019re excited to share that our Parish has upgraded our online giving platform from Faith Direct to ParishSOFT Managed Giving on October 21, 2025. This change reflects our commitment to making generosity easier, more secure, and more impactful for every member of our Parish. No action is necessary by Faith Direct enrollees at the present time to complete this transition.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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ParishSOFT Giving offers all the same reliable features you\u2019ve come to know\u2014recurring gifts, online giving, and donor support\u2014plus new enhancements to better serve you:
\u2022 Modern giving options: including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal,<\/strong> stock, and crypto.
\u2022 Anonymous Giving
\u2022 Mobile-friendly experience: give online, through the app, or by text.
\u2022 Option to cover processing fees to maximize the impact of your generosity.
\u2022 Donors can give based on your preferred schedule, with support for weekly contributions rather than once-a-month processing.
We are confident that ParishSOFT Managed Giving will make your giving experience more convenient and meaningful. All your existing information, recurring gifts, and donation history has transferred automatically\u2014no action is needed<\/em><\/strong> unless otherwise notified.
Thank you for continuing to support St. Matthew Parish with such generous hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ParishSOFT icon link at the top right of this page IS ACTIVE and will allow logon or contributions. Do not be concerned that it says “Faith Direct”–we are working to change that, but the link IS ACTIVE. You can also use this link to sign in or make a contribution:
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ROCK & ROLL DANCE PARTY <\/span>
Join us on April 17 from 7-10:30 PM in the Parish Hall for a 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Sock Hop!!
*Pop Corn * Root Beer Floats * Soft Drinks
DANCING \u2026..COSTUMES OPTIONAL
$10.00 per person or 2 for $15.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IMPORTANT MASS SCHEDULE UPDATE<\/span><\/strong>
Effective January 1, 2026, the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass will be permanently discontinued due to low attendance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we continue to evaluate and adjust our parish schedule to best serve the needs of our community. Thank you for your continued faith and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP<\/span>
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one is available! At a Grief Share group, you\u2019ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. If a need for support occurs at any time, please contact Joanne Capasso 954-804-9995 or jmcapasso14@gmail.com.<\/strong>

When your loss feels overwhelming, GriefShare is here with Christ-centered guidance and people, who will walk beside you. For 25 years, over 1 million people have found hope and comfort through this unique 13-week program. Each group combines expert-led videos, a personal workbook, and our Christ-centered community to help you process your loss and find strength in God\u2019s Love. You don\u2019t have to wonder, if what you\u2019re feeling is \u201cnormal.\u201d You don\u2019t have to carry the painful weight alone. GriefShare is here to walk with you\u2014step by step, week by week. Start your healing journey in our Church Center. The meetings are 10am to 12 noon with doors opening at 9:30am. We know you will be glad you joined us.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (OCIA)
<\/span> AN INVITATION THAT NEVER ENDS<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span> \u2022 Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially taken the steps to become Catholic?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Have you been away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span> \u2022 Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you (\u201cor someone you know\u201d) answers “YES” to any of these questions, you are invited to find out more through a process called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is a journey that begins with your questions. There is no obligation to join us, as you discover more about your Catholic faith. The decision is ultimately yours to discern if this is to be your spiritual home. The invitation is always open.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP when you are ready!
On behalf of the Catholic faith community of St. Matthew\u2019s Parish, we look forward to welcoming you.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Parish Office at 561-966-8878 and a member of the OCIA Team will contact you.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JOIN FR. LEONARD ON A NEW PILGRIMAGE IN 2026<\/span>
13 DAY GREECE & TURKEY PILGRIMAGE<\/strong> which includes a GREEK ISLE 4 DAYS CRUISE including ATHENS, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
SEPTEMBER 7-19, 2026<\/strong>
$4,590.00 PER PERSON FROM MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Price Includes: Round-trip Airfare from Miami, First-Class Hotels, Double Occupancy, Two Meals a Day\u2014Buffet Breakfast and Dinner, All Meals on Board the Cruise, Daily Mass, and Sightseeing. Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharges\u2014which are Subject to Change\u2014and Tips for Guides and Drivers.
Tips on Board the Cruise Ship Are Not Included.
Come to the office for a Registration Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY GROUP GATHERING (AGES 18-30)<\/span>
Join us for weekly meetings at 6:00 pm in the parish center. Deacon Drew Navarro will be facilitating the meetings.
Come and form meaningful friendships with fellow Catholics
Grow in your faith through Bible study and engaging discussions
Enjoy fellowship and communal activities
Whether you are looking to deepen your relationship with Christ or build community within the parish, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect and grow together.
All are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GIFT SHOP HAS MOVED & IS NOW OPEN!<\/span> – The Parish Gift Shop is now located in the Parish Center (southwest corner). It is open after all weekend Masses.  Please stop by and see what items are available for purchase. Here are two special items which are available for a limited time in the Gift  Shop. Stock up now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> – St. Matthew\u2019s Children\u2019s Choir is open to all students in first grade or above.  We will sing once per month at the 9:00 A.M. Children\u2019s Mass. The Choir is a wonderful way to praise God and bring a new dimension to the Mass. Please come join us for rehearsals on Saturday at 9 AM in Classroom #1, as we \u201cMake a joyful noise unto the Lord.\u201d (Psalm 100).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FOR TEENS AND CHILDREN<\/span> – Parents,  Bring your children and teens to spend a special personal time with Jesus. We will continue our journey to learn “What do we do during adoration?”  We will have prayers, crafts and snacks. Meet in the Parish Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ST. MATTHEW MOM’S GROUP<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> –The Saint Matthew Mom\u2019s Group (SMMG) provides opportunities for Catholic moms and their kids to build new friendships, support and pray for each other, and grow in faith.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We would love for you to join us<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SaintMatthewMomsGroup@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


NEW TO THE PARISH OR NEVER REGISTERED??<\/strong><\/span><\/span> – Are you registered in the Parish? Please do not assume that you are registered in the Parish just because you attend Mass here. If we have no record of your Parish membership it could be quite embarrassing to us, or to you or your family, when someone wishes to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or if you have been asked to act as a sponsor for baptism or confirmation. Please fill out the Registration Form below (English or Spanish version) and mail it to the Parish office, or place it in the collection basket.
Registration Form (English) (2025)<\/strong>: http:\/\/st-matthew-church.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Family-Registration-Form.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE POPE VIDEOS<\/span><\/strong><\/span> – The Pope Videos<\/em> is an official global initiative to disseminate the Holy Father\u2019s monthly intentions. It is carried out by the Pope\u2019s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer). Since the year 2016, The Pope Videos<\/em> has had more than 150 million views across all its social networks, and is translated into more than 20 languages, receiving press coverage in 114 countries. <\/strong>The project is supported by Vatican Media<\/a><\/span>.  By clicking on the link below, you will be taken to a new tab on our website which will allow you to view content on The Pope Videos<\/em> website.  We have made it available in English and Spanish.<\/span> It will be updated automatically, so be sure to check back regularly<\/span>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TAX INFORMATION FOR DONATIONS<\/span> – Contributions from an individual retirement account (IRA) pre-existed the stimulus bills and continue to be an attractive means for making a charitable gift. After being waived in 2020, required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs resumed in 2021. Even though the age at which the RMD kicks in has been raised to 72, you can still make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) starting at age 70\u00bd. If you are aged 70\u00bd or older, you may authorize your IRA administrator to transfer up to $100,000 per year (cumulatively) to one or more qualifying charities (St. Matthew qualifies as such). The amount you transfer will not be added to your taxable income, and it will count towards your mandatory distribution requirement. Whether you are required to make a minimum distribution or not, you can, at any age, designate St. Matthew Parish as the beneficiary of all, or a percentage, of your IRA. Completing a simple change of beneficiary form from your IRA administrator will allow funds to pass to St. Matthew’s tax-free after your lifetime.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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2026 DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL (DSA)<\/span><\/span> –  The 2026 DSA Appeal commitment for the Parish is $133,000. <\/span>  With the help and recent generous donations of our parishioners, we finally met our goal in 2024 for the first time in 8 years and, thanks again to your generosity, we met our commitment for 2025 as well. Thank you for your generosity!!  Please remember that any shortfall has to be made up by taking money from the Parish Operating Fund to fulfill our commitment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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BINGO IS BACK!<\/span><\/span> – Bingo has started up again every Thursday in the Parish Center. Doors open at 5:30 and play begins at 6:30. Refreshments available. Appropriate sanitation measures will be observed.  Bring a Friend and make friends too!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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E-Mail Address Updates<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span>  T<\/strong>he Parish is trying to update its database of e-mail addresses to facilitate communications in a more cost-effective manner. We can potentially save over $1500 by sending an e-mail versus mailing a letter to all our parishioners.  ADDED NOTE<\/strong>:<\/span>  If you have disconnected a landline or changed cellphone numbers in the last few years, please call the Parish Office at 966-8878 and update your phone number and<\/b> e-mail address.<\/span> We thank you in advance for your help. <\/span>
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There is never a better time to enroll in ParishSOFT<\/em><\/span>, which will allow automatic donations without mail or postage. You can click on the ParishSOFT eGiving<\/span> icon link on the upper right of this page to begin the very simple enrollment process.
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The Florida Catholic<\/em> is now available in electronic format. Copy the link below into your web browser in order to access the latest edition (click on the icon in upper right of the page to download the latest edition):
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PARISH CALENDAR <\/strong><\/span> – Have you checked out the Parish Calendar yet?  Did you realize you can access the Calendar right here on the Parish Website?  Just click on the Calendar Tab and you can see all the upcoming events in the Parish for the next year.  Parish Ministry Schedules, CCD Class Schedules, CCW & Knights of Columbus events and schedules, Youth Ministry activities and schedules, and much more, are all found on the Calendar.  CHECK IT OUT TODAY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ST. MATTHEW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS<\/span><\/strong><\/span> – Meets monthly at 7:30 P.M. every second Monday in the Parish Center<\/strong>.  St. Matthew Knights of Columbus is a ministry of St. Matthew Parish, open to all adult male members of the Parish, that provides an atmosphere for fostering Christian fellowship and a sense of community among the men of the Parish aimed at strengthening family life in our Parish. We serve as a support group and provide a structure to assist with various Parish religious celebrations, social events and Parish service projects.  St. Matthew\u2019s Knights of Columbus Council 11669 will celebrate Mass as a group every second Sunday of the month at the 10:30 Mass. Rosary Program will begin at 10:00 A.M. We encourage all Brother Knights to attend and join us in prayer. If you have any questions, please contact John Hunt, Financial Secretary at 561-236-8313.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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eGIVING (ParishSOFT) FOR PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS<\/span><\/span> –<\/strong> 175<\/span><\/span> parishioners have taken the time to enroll in eGiving<\/strong> with ParishSOFT, the Parish\u2019s direct debit program for Offertory giving. Enrollment is very easy and can be done either on-line or by filling out a color tri-fold form. This program will eliminate the need to write checks or search for cash at the last minute each weekend. You can personalize your giving with many available options. Enroll on-line using our Parish website link, or fill out one of the tri-fold enrollment forms at the MCB exits and mail it to ParishSOFT directly. Further information can be obtained by calling ParishSOFT at 1-866-507-8757 (toll free) or by e-mailing your questions to <\/a>donorsupport@parishsoft.com<\/a>. ParishSOFT also has a mobile app for both Apple and Android, available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. New payment methods, to include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal,<\/strong> stock, and crypto<\/em><\/strong>, are now available<\/em><\/strong>.
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SERRA CLUB <\/span>– Saint Matthew Parish is proud to announce that the Serra Club is now meeting in the Parish Hall! The Serrans will have a breakfast meeting in the Parish Hall with a guest speaker most months on the first Saturday (please see the Parish Calendar for the updated schedule). Breakfast will be prepared and served by the Knights of Columbus. Everyone is welcome to attend. Breakfast is served at $25 per person for non members. Please consider attending these breakfasts and interesting presentations. For more information call Joanne Lewis at 561-818-9147. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EXITING MASS TRAFFIC CHANGE–VER<\/span><\/strong>Y<\/span> IMPORTA<\/span>NT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning the weekend of January 18 & 19, there will be a new weekend Mass vehicle exit procedure in effect.  This change is due to increased traffic on Hypoluxo Rd and concerns for the safety of our parishioners and the Wildlife officers who are directing traffic. For all future weekend Masses, all exiting traffic will be required to exit to the right onto Hypoluxo Rd.  There will no longer be any left hand turns out of the Church property.  Cones will be set up in the exit ramp to merge all vehicles into the right hand turn lane by the tall palm trees. This will allow a continuous exiting traffic flow, as the right hand lane of eastbound Hypoluxo Rd will be blocked by the Wildlife officer’s vehicle at the entrance into the MCB.  For those parishioners who need to head west, there is a U-turn lane a short distance from the MCB exit, and U-turns are also possible at the traffic light at the entrance to Winston Trails.  While we understand that this may cause a minor inconvenience, the lives and safety of our parishioners are of paramount importance to us. Please obey the officers, and be patient with each other in merging into one exiting lane.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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