Mark your calendars... Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Come celebrate the Feast of St. Matthew, our patron. There will be great food including the world famous BBQ ribs and more!

The Emmaus group will be serving after all the Masses:
8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm.

See you there!

Practical, Spiritual and Motivational Support for Persons in Career Transition.

Back On Track presents: Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:00 - 8:30pm.

Bianca Moreiras, Consultant & Coach
“Cracking the Interviewers Code”.

When Bianca Moreiras decided to go into her business 17 years ago, career transition coaching was not part of her agenda or scope of work. Fast forward for the last 7 years, she has found herself helping 100’s private clients and individuals through this ministry, find their next best career. Now, Bianca is going to engage you in a 1-2-1 group coaching session that will allow you to ask the most difficult questions you have had trouble answering while on an interview and guide you through what the interviewer is really trying to learn about you. These technique's have helped her clients not only be prepared, but it has also helped them get the job and even better, the salary they thought wasn’t even within their reach. You won't want to miss this live/zoom program.

BOT is always free.... Invite a friend.

This programis live in the parish center (1301 SW 136* Avenue, Davie) and on Zoom for your convenience.

For information & zoom link contact: moreirasbianca@gmail.com

St Bonaventure Catholic Church, Davie, Florida. See www.stbonaventurechurch.com for more information.

October 4th: Cathy Whitt, Holy Cross Hospital, Wellness-Mind, Body & Soul.

Feast Day: September 29th.

Each of the archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides. Earlier belief that inexplicable events were due to the actions of spiritual beings has given way to a scientific world-view and a different sense of cause and effect. Yet believers still experience God's protection, communication, and guidance in ways which defy description.

We cannot dismiss angels too lightly.

First Sunday of Every Month from 8:00am - 2:00pm.
All are welcome.

Classes for Religious Education have begun therefore registrations for the 2021-2022.

Religious Education year will end Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Classes will be held in person this upcoming year. CDC guidelines will be followed.

* Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - RCIA (English) - Sacramental preparation for adults, please contact Beatriz.

Any questions: Beatriz L. Dominguez at beatriz@smatt.org or Phone # (954) 458-0612

"Jesus said, Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

...Faith, Hope and Love...

We welcome our St. Matthew Family on Thursday, October 14th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

Refreshments are served.

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages.

Address: Valerie Panciera's, Landmark Funeral Home, 4200 Hollywood Boulevard
Contact: (954) 989-8220

As the circle of life continues... so does our care for you. Face masks - social distancing adhered to.

Friday, October 29th from 6:00 - 9:00pm.

• Wear your best costume.
• Decorate your car and win prizes!
• Family Fun.
• Hot Dogs, Pizza and Cotton Candy.
• No alcoholic beverages will be served.

A little bit about how this works ...
Come help our little ones celebrate Halloween in a safe and wholesome environment! Adults decorate their vehicles and hand out candies as the littles ones go from car to car to get their treats. It is a fun night for the whole family! There will be food for sale, games for the kids, best costume contest, best trunk contest and raffles. Trunk or Treat is hosted by St Matthew Emmaus Experience but anyone can be part of it.

For more information or to reserve a parking space for your decorated car, please Click here to read more or call (954) 458-1590 between 9:00am - 3:00pm.

What does the Church say about the COVID-19 vaccine?

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (Vatican) the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) have stated that it is morally acceptable to use the COVID-19 vaccines.

Is there a moral obligation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

Vaccination is voluntary. From an ethical point of view, the morality of vaccination depends not only on the duty to protect one's own health but also on our moral responsibility for the common good. In the absence of other means to stop or even prevent the epidemic, the common good recommends vaccination, especially to protect the most vulnerable in our society. In this way, being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor.

Is it true that there is a connection between some vaccines and abortion?

There are currently three COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson. The cell lines used at various stages of development, production, and testing by these three drug companies originated from the embryonic cells of an unborn child following an abortion that took place several decades ago. These cell lines have been used for decades in the production of many pharmaceuticals in common use.

Is it morally acceptable to receive the COVID-19 vaccines?

If it were possible to choose among a variety of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the vaccine with the least connection to abortion-derived fetal cell lines should be chosen. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has currently approved the use of vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson. Taking into consideration the gravity of the current pandemic, particularly here in Florida, and that there are currently no alternative vaccines in the U.S., it is morally acceptable to use these vaccines despite their remote connection to abortion-derived cell lines. Individuals can receive the vaccines in good conscience with certain knowledge that the use of such vaccines does not condone abortion nor promote future abortions.

Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective?

The Church and her leaders are not and do not claim to be authorities on the safety and efficacy of the COVID19 vaccines. Such evaluation is the responsibility of biomedical researchers and drug agencies. People should rely on information from authoritative sources in the field of medicine and public health, such as the Food and Drug Administration and qualified health care professionals. The FDA affirms that the vaccines authorized for emergency use in the U.S. have met all the safety and efficacy standards required for such authorization.

For more information and resources: www.miamiarch.org, search word: vaccine

"There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward." -Mark 9:39-41

Jesus explains to us that we do not hold exclusivity in serving Him. There are many that do things in his name. He challenges the apostle and assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake will be rewarded..

• Have you ever shared a mission and worked on a project with someone that was different from you?
• In our parish, are there people who you do not share a mission or project because they feel different from you?

Together, We are One in Faith, One in Hope, One in Charity.

The parish goal for St. Matthew was set at $95,025.47.

Goal has been reached!

We have received $99,511.10 in pledges as of 6-14-21.

Thank you and God bless you for your support to our parish!

All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their 1st, 25th, 50th or 50 plus wedding anniversary in 2021 are invited to attend a Mass at St. Mary Cathedral on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 and receive a blessing from Archbishop Thomas Wenski.

• Couples interested in having their picture taken with Archbishop Wenski should arrive by 4:00pm.
• Mass will start at 5:30pm.

Participants will sit in a special designated area in the front pews.

To register, visit www.conta.cc/2TCUSXY or contact the Parish Office.