The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary: Monday, December 9th.

Mass will be held at:

• 8:30am – Mass
• 12:00pm - Mass

Featuring:

• Chanticleer’s “Ave Maria”
• Jeffrey Ames’ “Gloria Fanfare”
• Kevin Memley’s “Magnificat”
• “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
• Two Chanukah Songs: “Hanerot Halalu” & “AI Hanissim”
• A Canadian Brass Arrangement of “Joy to the World” and “Silver Bells”
• “We Three Kings”
• Plus other audience favorites

Chuck Stanley, Artistic Director | Anthony Ciotti, Accompanist

49th Concert Season: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm (St. Matthew Catholic Church, Hallandale Beach, FL).

• All Performances $20 in Advance;
• $25 on Concert Dahy;
• Children 12 and Under and ALL Students with I.D. Free

Advance Tickets Available: nova.edu/novasingers or from any choir member.

Information: (954) 683-8866 – Broward County | (561) 212-2112 – Palm Beach County

A Time-Honored Filipino Tradition Saturday, December 21st at 6:00pm.

Simbang Gabi is a devotional, nine-day series of masses attended by Filipino Catholics leading up to Christmas. This tradition was introduced by Spanish friars in 1669 during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Simbang Gabi is also known by its Spanish name, Misa de Gallo, or "Mass of the Rooster.''

This cherished Filipino tradition eventually became a distinct feature of Philippine culture, becoming a symbol of sharing. Today, the tradition of Simbang Gabi continues in the Philippines, and other countries where Filipino communities are present.

Here in the US, Filipino Catholics start their celebration on December 15th and end on December 23rd.

For this tradition, churches are decorated with colorful lights and beautiful lanterns to welcome the churchgoers or to add beauty to each celebration.

It is customary to have fellowship after the mass serving native Filipino delicacies either with hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate. A well-known folk belief is that if a devotee completes all nine days of the Simbang Gabi, God may grant a request made as part of the novena.

This year’s theme is Jesus, the fulfillment of God’s promise.

This year, our community of Saint Matthew welcomes the Filipino community of the archdiocese of Miami to celebrate one of the days of this traditional novena. Come and join us for mass, followed by fraternal sharing.

This year’s 2024 SIMBANG GABI theme is Jesus: The Fulfillment of God’s Promise

Catholic Hospice

The Volunteer Services Department offers an array of volunteer opportunities for individuals like you looking to join an organization committed to providing care to vulnerable populations.

By volunteering with us, you can choose to join our many special programs:

• Companion Care,
• Acts of Kindness Project,
• Camp Erin,
• We Honor Veterans,
• Pet Peace of Mind and more!

For information, email: volunteerservices@catholichospice.org

Office of Detention Ministry

The Office of Detention Ministry of the Archdiocese of Miami is looking for priests and lay volunteers for one of thirty correctional facilities in Miami-Dade.

For more information, please email Deacon Edgardo Farias at efarias@theadom.org or visit https://detentionministry.org

Pregnancy Help Center

The Respect Life Pregnancy Help Centers of the Archdiocese of Miami are looking for volunteers at our three locations. We have two in Broward County and one in Miami-Dade County.

There are plenty of ways to serve if you feel called to do so: office duties, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, counseling clients, organizing baby clothes, and other donations are among some of the ways you can help.

Apply at: www.respectlifemiami.org/volunteer

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ABCD - Stewardship

Stewardship is a way of life; we recognize by faith that everything we are and everything we have are gifts from God. Stewardship is not a matter of giving a little more; rather, it is a way of life.

“Do not be afraid; just have faith.”
- Mark 5:36

Jesus spoke these simple words to the synagogue official before curing the little girl. We are all faced with challenges and tribulations daily.

Do we truly have faith as good stewards and place things in His hands or are we afraid and feel troubled?

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As of today, we would like to provide an update on our parish’s performance for the 2024 ABCD. Please find below a summary of our parish’s progress:

• Parish Goal: $97,062.00
• Total Gifts: $87,178.00
• Gift Over/Under: $9,884.00

Our commitment to the 2024 ABCD as a parish is a testimony to our collective faith and the love we have for those in need. Though we have made significant progress, we’ve yet to meet our goal. Every contribution helps, and with your support, we can make a real difference. Please take a moment to consider making a gift to the ABCD today - helping us achieve our goal and offering love and compassion to those who need it most.

If you have not already done so, please make your pledge to ABCD today.

ABCD - Mayordomía

La corresponsabilidad es una forma de vida; reconocemos por fe que todo lo que somos y todo lo que temenos son dones de Dios. La corresponsabilidad no es una cuestión de dar un poco más, sino una forma de vida.

“No temas, basta que tengas fe.”
- Marcos 5:36

Jesús dijo estas palabras sencillas al funcionario de la sinagoga antes de curar a la niña. Todos nos enfrentamos a desafíos y tribulaciones a diario.

¿Realmente tenemos fe como buenos corresponsable y ponemos las cosas en Sus manos o tenemos miedo y nos preocupados?

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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.

- Fr. Govin

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 o llamando a la oficina parroquial (954) 458- 1590.

Gracias por hacerse miembro de nuestra comunidad de St. Matthew en Hallandale Beach.

- Padre Govin