Ministries...

 
 
 

R.C.I.A. Sponsor Program

Candidates who wish to enter the Catholic Church are often in need of a caring individual or family who would be willing to assist them. If you would like to consider helping a candidate by attending Mass with them, sharing with them in their preparation or just supporting them with prayer, please contact Father Quinn.

 Liturgical Music

Among the most vital of our responsibilities as a community of Faith is sharing in worship with one another. Our Sunday celebration-the Mass, is better celebrated when we all participate. Our Sunday celebrations are enhanced by your singing and serving as a Cantor, or by volunteering if you play an instrument to help in our liturgy. Call the Parish Office to volunteer.

Our Church Choir

Our Church Choir is composed of men and women who seek to make a contribution to the life of our church. Our Choir serves at Mass on a regular basis throughout the year. Choir practice is held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Calise Justiz, Music Minister, Parish office.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Our Church welcomes many groups to help those in need. For those adversely affected by alcohol we host an AA Group each Sunday and Tuesday evening of the year. This group meets at 8 p.m. in Rose Hall

Religious Article Store

Our Church has a full array of religious articles for your purchase and gift giving after Masses each Sunday.

Coffee and Donuts "Welcome Committee"

Our Parish desires to extend a special sign of welcome to all who enter the Church both members and guests. Coffee and Donuts are served after all Sunday Masses.

Funeral Services

The Church is usually notified by the Funeral Director. It is strongly recommended that families also call the church at this time and speak to a priest. Funeral are held at 10:00 a.m. everyday except Sunday.

The Confirmation Program

Our parish offers a program of preparation for Confirmation each year. It is a two-year program of study, in the sense that students are required to be in a approved program, at least one year immediately prior to the year of intensive preparation known as the "Confirmation Year". This program involves the student in education, prayer and ministry as indicative of their desire to be fully initiated into the Church Community. Parents, too, are involved in this process through three parental gatherings, which help to foster an awareness of the meaning of this Sacrament and the meaning of adult life in the Church. The Archbishop of Miami is the ordinary celebrant of the Sacrament of Confirmation, held each May in the Church. Registration for this program is held each September.

Vocations

If you are interested in pursuing a professional religious life please call the Archdiocese of Miami at (305) 757-6241.

The Sacrament of Marriage

The Church desires to support you in hopes for a wonderful and sacred marriage celebration. To this end we have prepared guidelines which will answer many questions and help you focus your first meeting with the priest. Please contact the church for these guidelines prior to planning an appointment with the priest. Very often our church is booked on dates more than one year in advance. Thus, discussion with the church prior to making any confirmed date- or other commitment is highly recommended. No date for marriage can be guaranteed until all necessary paper work is complete. This is the Policy of the Archdiocese of Miami. Since marriage is much more than a social occasion and it is a Sacrament, we ask that you be most mindful of the special nature of this event in your planning. Care should be given to reflect the spiritual nature of one's marriage and marriage day.

R.C.I.A.  The  Rite  of  Christian  Initiation  of Adults

This program is intended for those who wish to come into full communion with the Catholic Faith. It is also a program intended for those who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Those who have been away from the Church may gain from this process of learning, praying and sharing. The program usually begins each September and continues through Easter--when candidates are accepted into the Church during the Great Easter Vigil Mass. For further information, please contact the Parish Office.

The Sacrament of Baptism

It is a joy for the entire Church Community to celebrate the gift of new life in the Sacrament of Baptism. Indeed, it is the desire and hope of the Church that all should be welcomed into the family of God, in the most meaningful manner possible. Baptisms take place ever Saturday at 11:00 a.m. All those presenting children for Baptism are required to be properly prepared. This is accomplished by participation in the Pre-Baptismal Classes offered at the parish. Godparents should also attend. Please make your reservation for class by calling the Parish Office.

Anointing of the Sick

When the priest is called he administers the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy 

Viaticum, to the sick person at any hour of the day or night.

Anointing of the sick is held the first Friday of each month.

 

Religious Education Program

Our Religious Education department conducts programs of study, worship and involvement for all students in our parish. Students in Pre School through Grade Eight are welcome to our Saturday morning program in our Parish. Saturday sessions are offered at 10:00 a.m. Registration for each session is required in advance. High School students are also expected to attend programs of study and involvement in our Parish. A regular schedule of sessions for High School students is presented each year and parents are asked to assure the cooperation of the children. Parents are reminded that this a serious obligation in Faith, to assure the religious formation and education of one's children. We wish to support you in this vital obligation through our programs.

The  First Sacraments Program

This program serves those families who have a child preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. To be enrolled in this program a student must have already completed at least the PRIOR YEAR of religious education in an approved program study. Parents are required to attend at least three educational seminars presented through our Religious Formation Program, in preparation for their child's receiving of Confession and/or Holy Communion. All families, including the students, are also required to attend prayer experiences provided by the parish. Registration for this program is held each September.

The Parish Outreach Program

Saint Matthew Parish feeds and cares for the less fortunate of our community by way of food, clothing, utilities and also psychological and spiritual guidance. One of our main thrusts is to bring food to homeless people each month.

Also:

  • Adult Education

  • Altar Keepers

  • Annulments

  • Archdiocesan Council of Catholic women

  • Baptismal Preparation

  • Bible Study

  • Blood Drive

  • Eucharistic Ministers

  • Evangelization-Gospel Sharing

  • Feed the hungry

  • Hospitality

  • Landscaping

  • Lectors

  • Legion of Mary

  • Liturgy Commission

  • Marriage Preparation

  • Ministry to the sick

  • Mission Group & Rosary makers

  • Parish Membership-All are Welcome

  • R.C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation for children)

  • Respect Life

  • Ushers & Greeters

  • Volunteer Ministries.