Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED DURING THE 2023 CHRISTMAS SEASON
1. Fr. Steve Adrian who celebrated Mass, heard confessions and presided over the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. Once again, his homilies brought peace and joy to the those attending.
2. Cristina Czaia, our Director of Music and Liturgy, who planned meaningful liturgies and music for all attending the Christmas services.
3. Liturgy Committee who planned the décor and helped to decorate the church for the feast.
4. Mary and Bob Bejblik who change the banners.
5. Bob Bejblik and Tom Kegler who climb up above the ceiling and crawl across to hang the Advent wreath.
6. Members of the Men’s Club who hung the greenery outside the church and put up the Nativity scene in the yard across from the church. A yearly tradition!
7. To the Ahern family who donated all of the wreaths and greenery for the church, inside and outside. These dedicated parishioners donate these items to St. Matthew church annually!
8. Faith Formation Confirmation students who helped to decorate the sanctuary on Christmas Eve morning after the 10:15 am Mass.
9. Members of our St. Matthew Youth Group who helped pack items for Isaac’s Blessing Bags!
10. Donis who kept the flowers looking beautiful and to Jair and Katie who cleaned the church and chapel.
11. 120+ people who attended the Communal Penance Service.
12. To all our parishioners and friends who attended Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The church was full for both Masses. It is always nice when we have to put out extra chairs!
WE ARE A VOLUNTEER PARISH!
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