SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Every year, Saint Matthew’s awards college scholarships to deserving high school graduates who are furthering their education. Please carefully review the information on the links below before submitting your application. Thank you!
Please review the Scholarship Guidelines
To submit your application, please go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16X0URQfkqE8WuuxG-8XWkvhiaxWprTMySgJjzEcDeDs
Deadline: May 15th
For questions or more information please contact: Mother Judith or one of the Wardens.
Please review the Scholarship Guidelines
To submit your application, please go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16X0URQfkqE8WuuxG-8XWkvhiaxWprTMySgJjzEcDeDs
Deadline: May 15th
For questions or more information please contact: Mother Judith or one of the Wardens.
Renewal Works at Saint Matthew's
Spiritual Life Inventory...Renewal Works...Spiritual Journey... In 2017, our parish started the process of participating in RenewalWorks (RW), a program designed to help us focus on our spiritual journey and identify ways that God is calling us to grow and deepen our faithful discipleship. Lots of seeds were planted as we took part in this process-- many individuals in our congregation completed the spiritual life inventory, our RW Workshop Team analyzed the data from the inventory and recommended concrete steps we could take to promote spiritual growth at Saint Matthew's, and the Vestry approved the formation of a new committee to implement these steps, the Spiritual Life and Formation Committee. Our seeds have spent a little time underground, as all seeds must do, preparing for germination. Now, under the spiritual guidance of Mother Judith, as we explore our transition to a new phase in the life of Saint Matthew's with a new Rector, is the perfect time for those germinating seeds to sprout. The newly formed Spiritual Life and Formation committee is composed primarily of former members of the RW Workshop Team and, under the direction of Mother Judith, is tasked with guiding the congregation on its journey to enhanced spiritual growth. We had our first meeting on February 17th, and the energy in the room was palpable. Our priorities are to increase the accessibility of tools for spiritual growth here at Saint Matthew's, to promote a better understanding of Episcopal beliefs and practices among parishioners, and to challenge the congregation to raise personal expectations about spiritual growth. Look for the bright green posters announcing upcoming activities. Announcements will also be made at each of the masses as much as possible. To get us started, we hope you will join us for an "All-Parish Read." The book that has been chosen is Crazy Christians by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Copies of the book for you to purchase or borrow are available in the Common Room. Wendy Piscitelli and Nancy Smith will be planning and leading a discussion of the book after the 10:00 Family Service on Sunday, April 7. Please save the date! In addition, Cathy and Liz will be meeting with different groups within the parish in the coming months so that we may share some activities that will help the congregation to understand the Spiritual Growth Framework and some of the Spiritual Catalysts that might help St Matthew's parishioners to answer those familiar questions that started this process a year and a half ago: * Where have we been? * Where are we now? * Where do we feel called to go? * How will we get there? Could it be that the Holy Spirit is hard at work as our seeds of spiritual growth are sprouting during this transition period? We think so! Come along on the journey and join us! We are ready, we are energized, we are excited, and we are looking forward to this process. Blessings, Liz Kilpatrick and Cathy Goodwin, Co-Chairs, Spiritual Formation Committee
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Bible Study & Christian Formation
We offer several opportunities for Bible Study and Christian Formation for Adults.
We have Bible Study after our service of Holy Communion at 10 am on Wednesdays.
The Episcopal Church offers an online study group that includes study questions, the Sunday lessons and opportunity to post and read comments and participate. www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094_ENG_HTM.htm
We offer several opportunities for Bible Study and Christian Formation for Adults.
We have Bible Study after our service of Holy Communion at 10 am on Wednesdays.
The Episcopal Church offers an online study group that includes study questions, the Sunday lessons and opportunity to post and read comments and participate. www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094_ENG_HTM.htm
Christian Education & Youth Group
About our Church School
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Baldwin
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Baldwin
The Worcester African Community Ministry is sponsoring these very important events this spring: the Bible Quiz Contest and the Essay Contest.
BIBLE QUIZ CONTEST
This year the Worcester African Community Ministry (WAC) 2019 Bible Quiz Context will include non-Episcopal Churches, as well as other Episcopal Churches from Worcester. The Bible Quiz Contest will involve grades 6-12. The Bible Quiz Contest is intended to motivate students to learn and understand the Bible. Contestants will submit their names through their priests or pastors to be forwarded to St. Matthew’s to be registered for the contest. This year, we are reading the entire Gospel of Luke from which questions will be drawn. There will be three prizes: first, second and third prize. The competition this year is expected to be very exciting and challenging. The Bible Quiz contest will start at 4:00 pm and ends at 6:00 pm at St. Matthew’s Parish, 695 Southbridge Street, Worcester. The date for the Bible Quiz is May 5, 2019.
Send the names of the contestants to: stmatthewsworcester@gmail.com. Put in the subject line: Bible Quiz Contest.
ESSAY CONTEST
The Essay contest will include presently enrolled college students ages 18-24. The topic this year is “Imagine a church where you and your friends grow spiritually. Describe the program and worship of that church.” This competition will include college students from other churches as well. The deadline for the submission of essay is June 16, 2019 and the results of the contest will be announced on the day of the Multicultural Food Festival, July 7, 2019. There will be prizes for first, second and third prizes. All prizes for the Essay Contest will be given at the Multicultural Festival on July, 7, 2019 at St. Matthew’s Parish, 695 Southbridge Street, Worcester. Guidelines for the format of the essays will be posted.
Inquiries and submissions should go to: stmatthewsworcester@gmail.com. Put in the subject line: Essay Contest.
See the attached PDF for more information: worcester_african_committee_essay_contest_2019.pdf
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Youth Group completes the 30-hour famine to END WORLD HUNGER!!
The Last Supper presented by the Senior Sunday School Class.
Since the beginning of the new year, an all church school communion instruction has been offered for all classes. Church school students are learning about Passover, about Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, and about the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and the Breaking of the Bread that we share in Jesus’ name. Please speak with Mother Judith regarding preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
Since the beginning of the new year, an all church school communion instruction has been offered for all classes. Church school students are learning about Passover, about Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, and about the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and the Breaking of the Bread that we share in Jesus’ name. Please speak with Mother Judith regarding preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
Classes are offered for children ages five through high school. Nursery care available for younger children.
"First Sunday" Family Services are held on the first Sunday of the month (with few exceptions) and the "extended day" programming on the third Sunday of each month (children stay in church school for the entire morning, receiving Communion in the Chapel at the close of the worship service, and rejoining their families in the Parish Hall). If you have a child you would like to enroll in Saint Matthew’s Church School, please speak with Karen Baldwin, Church School Superintendent.
A note to parents: ALL of our Church School Staff are required to attend “Safe Church” Training, and to encourage “Safe Church” practices, to help keep ALL of Saint Matthew’s children safe. If you would like to know more about the “Safe Church” training and policies, please speak with the Rector.
"First Sunday" Family Services are held on the first Sunday of the month (with few exceptions) and the "extended day" programming on the third Sunday of each month (children stay in church school for the entire morning, receiving Communion in the Chapel at the close of the worship service, and rejoining their families in the Parish Hall). If you have a child you would like to enroll in Saint Matthew’s Church School, please speak with Karen Baldwin, Church School Superintendent.
A note to parents: ALL of our Church School Staff are required to attend “Safe Church” Training, and to encourage “Safe Church” practices, to help keep ALL of Saint Matthew’s children safe. If you would like to know more about the “Safe Church” training and policies, please speak with the Rector.
Youth Group
Advisors: Stacey MacGregor
For all youth in grades 6-12.
Advisors: Stacey MacGregor
For all youth in grades 6-12.
We hosted the 2017 CROP Walk in Worcester and raised over $10,000 to help end hunger both around the world and in our neighborhood. It was a great day!
We held another successful Breakfast with Saint Nicholas and the children and grandchildren of the Parish enjoyed visiting with Saint Nicholas, crafts and delicious breakfast! We had the largest crowd ever and everyone had a blast!!
We held another successful Breakfast with Saint Nicholas and the children and grandchildren of the Parish enjoyed visiting with Saint Nicholas, crafts and delicious breakfast! We had the largest crowd ever and everyone had a blast!!
JOIN THE FUN...JOIN THE YOUTH GROUP!!!
Photos from 2017