
Religious Education Registration
Registration for the 2026-2027 Religious Education Program will take place the last two Sundays of August after all masses as well as the first Sunday of September.
- We invite all families with children preparing for First Holy Communion or Confirmation to register.
- Each sacrament requires a two year formation period.
Classes begin: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:30am in Parish Hall.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” - Matthew 19:14
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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bulletin of August 02, 2026

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
A Journey of Faith, A Life in Christ.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) registration is also open for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, completing the Sacraments of Initiation, or learning more about the Catholic faith.
- We invite all families with children preparing for First Holy Communion or Confirmation to register.
- OCIA classes are offered in both English & Spanish.
- Each sacrament requires a two year formation period.
2026/2027 OCIA Registration
Registration for the 2026/2027 OCIA Program will take place the last two Sundays of August after all masses as well as the first Sunday of September.
Tuesday, September 16, 2026 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Parish Hall
We look forward to welcoming you and your family as we journey together in faith!
Come, grow in faith, discover truth, and experience the love of Christ in our community.

Learn to Pray, Learn to Live
- Place: St. Matthew’s Parish Hall
- Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Starting Date: August 18, 2026
During our once-a-week encounters you will experience the following blessings:
- Discover a better, more intimate relationship with God through your prayer life.
- Improve your use of the Bible & learn to better listen to the Word.
- Pray with the Bible and experience God's presence throughout your life.
- Free yourself from sadness, anxiety, and mental exhaustion.
- Eliminate resentments, frustrations, and complexes.
- Reconcile broken relationships.
- Face daily setbacks with wisdom and serenity.
- Live a healthier, freer & happier life.
For more information, contact Becky Stokes: (954) 336-2820
Please call or text to reserve your seat.
Aprende a Orar, Aprende a Vivir
- Lugar: Salon parroquial de St. Matthew
- Hora: 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm
- Fecha de Inicio: Martes, 18 de Agosto de 2026
Durante nuestra sesión semanal experimentarás las siguientes bendiciones:
- Descubrirás una relación más profunda con Dios a través de tu vida de oración.
- Mejorarás tu uso de la Biblia y aprenderás a escuchar mejor la Palabra.
- Orarás con la Biblia y experimentarás la presencia de Dios en tu vida.
- Lograrás liberarte de tristezas, ansiedades y agotamiento mental.
- Eliminarás resentimientos, frustraciones y complejos.
- Conseguirás sanar relaciones rotas.
- Afrontarás los contratiempos diarios con sabiduría y serenidad.
- Vivirás una vida más sana, libre y feliz.
Para más información, comunícate con Veronica Rubio: (954) 439-2116
Por favor llámame o escríbeme un texto para reservar tu cupo.

Rezo del Santo Rosario
La Legion de Maria Rosa Mistica les Invita al Rezo del Santo Rosario
Proximo Rosario: Sábado, 1 de Agosto de 2026 a las 8:00am en el Gazebo Gruta de la Virgen Maria.
Todos los primeros Sábados del Mes.

Our Offertory
Thank you for your generosity.
July 25 & 26, 2026
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7- Offertory: $6,639.00
- Online Giving: $2,317.00
- Fundraising: $1,418.00
Your generosity makes a difference!
Give with a grateful heart | Support our parish | Build his kingdom

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
Adoration is on Fridays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
La adoración es los viernes de 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Mass Intentions
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

Parish Registration
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.
Cuando usted se registra en la parroquia, asiste a misa los domingos y participa en las actividades parroquiales, usted está practicando su fe y es considerado un parroquiano activo. Cuando usted usa los sobres de ofrenda o donación en línea, usted está mostrando su compromiso en apoyar su parroquia y proveyendo un récord de su presencia activa en la comunidad.
La registration es requerida para recibir cualquier documento oficial de la parroquia, como certificados de elegibilidad para ser padrinos, permisos para celebrar sacramentos en otras iglesias, verificaciones para las escuelas de sus niños, o cualquier otra carta para asuntos legales.
Estar registrados, por al menos seis meses, es necesario para la celebración de sacramentos.
Los formularios para inscribirse están disponibles en el internet ollamando a la oficina parroquial (954) 458-1590.
Gracias por hacerse miembro denuestra comunidad de St. Matthew enHallandale Beach.

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Jesus said, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” - John 6:35
Jesus satisfies. He provides. He is enough.
- Pray: Talk to God throughout your day.
- Trust: Jesus is the Bread that sustains you.
- Share: Be the hands and heart of Jesus to others.
Come to Him. Believe in Him. Live in Him.

Confessions
Confessions
Every Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm or during the week with an appointment by callingConfesiones
Todos los sábados de 2:30pm a 3:30pm o entre semana con cita previa llamando al

Outreach
Non Perishable Food Only
- Canned Soup
- Canned Chicken Breast
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Pasta Sauce
- Unsweetened Cereal