TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

In a few weeks’ time, at the Chrism Mass of the diocese, fresh sacramental oils will be blessed and chrism consecrated for use in every parish. Olive oil is the main ingredient of chrism, but olive oil with some exotic additives that change its character and purpose. Rich balsam and perfumes separate chrism from the pantry. Food no longer, neither is this oil for grooming or toning muscles. It has a breathtaking aroma that is both alluring and enduring.

The prayer of consecration is a good meditation for the coming Lenten season since it focuses us on the goal of our journey, linking it with the olive-bearing dove at the end of Noah’s stormy voyage of forty days. The dove signaled the birth of a new world, a society reborn from the wreckage of the old, drowned world of sin. At the end of our Lenten journey, the oil of chrism will be poured down in abundance on the brows of catechumens and infants, as well as on those to be confirmed or ordained. Lent puts us in touch with the hard edges of life in need of salvation, and the chrism of Easter joy redeems and restores.

—Rev. James Field

Every Friday during lent we will have the “Stations of the Cross“ at 12.00 noon in the chapel. (Starting February 27th to March 27th).

Hope to see you there!!!

Todos los viernes durante la cuaresmlaos esperamos a las 12 del mediddia en lacapilla para rezar el via crucis. (Comenzandd el dia 27 de Febrero hasta El 27 de Marzo).

Los esperamos!!!

Is our Lord calling you to work for him and grow spiritually through the intersession of his mother?
Consider joining the Legion of Mary.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:30am in the Hall of Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Hallandale.

​Praesidium “Our Lady of Divine Providence” for English speaking parishioners of Saint Matthew. ​

Contact Cecilia Castillo at (954) 859-0245 or cost2013@gmail.com for more information

Do you get jealous? Do you focus more on the things that other people have than on the gifts that God has given to you? Are you pompous? Do you acquire more possessions to impress others? At times we are all guilty of these things.

Pray for more humility. Humility helps us become less "self-centered" and become more "God-centered" for the sake of others.

"He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him."
(Matthew 4:22)

In Stewardship to God, we should give our first and best of everything to Him: our time in daily prayer, our talent in participating in one of our parish ministries and our treasure to support the financial needs of our parish mission.

To set up mass intentions please contact Parish Secretary Angel by calling the Parish Office at (954) 458-1590 or email: info@smatt.org

Para poner intenciones de misa, comuníquese con la secretaria Angel llamando a la Oficina Parroquial al (954) 458-1590 o envíe un correo electrónico a: info@smatt.org

As we enter the season of Lent, we are invited to renew our commitment to prayer, sacrifice, and generosity. Stewardship calls us to reflect on how we use God’s gifts to do good and seek peace in our world.

“It is written: ‘The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.’’ - MATTHEW 4:10

Tempted between the riches and power of this world and ser-vice to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from worldly power and riches and put God at the center of our lives. Lent is our time to prune ourselves of earthly things and develop and nurture heavenly things. Lent is time to repent living Stewardship and letting go of the other “gods” we have put before God.

When you register in the parish, come to Mass on Sundays and participate in parish activities, you are practicing your faith and are considered an active parishioner. When you use the offertory envelops or online giving, you are showing your commitment in supporting your parish, as well as creating a record of your active presence in the community.

Registration is required for receiving any parish official document, such as eligibility certificates to be godparents, permits to celebrate sacraments in other churches, school verification for children, or any other letter for legal purposes.

Registration for at least six months is required for the celebration of sacraments.

Registration forms are available online or by calling the parish office (954) 458-1590.

Thanks for becoming a member of our Community of St. Matthew in Hallandale Beach.