Saint Matthias Catholic Church
Sunday Mass
10:00AM
ENGLISH
COME SHARE THE LOVE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
You Are Invited
I am Bishop Todd Bell and along with the community of Saint Matthias, I wish to welcome you and share the love of our Lord Jesus Christ with all we come in contact with. Spreading the Good News of salvation and anxiously awaiting His coming in glory!
The Community of Saint Matthias is committed to an inclusive approach, void of barriers between God and His people. Christ ministered to those in need, rather than those who were in “good standing” under the “law”. Christ more often than not was found in the company of the “untouchables”, healing the sick, giving sight to the blind and ministering to forbidden people such as the Samaritan woman.
The Church must minister to people through love and kindness; not fear and heavy handedness. We seek to do this through equality, justice and truth. This is done through strengthening with an understanding of God’s Holy Scriptures, renewal within the Holy Eucharist and an openness to the Holy Spirit as He speaks to and through His people.
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Holy Posts
“God Revealed In Us”![]()
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As Christians, we are called to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. This is not simply that we can speak of Him or even that we can weather a storm in life. This means that we must let the light of Christ shine through us in such a way that when someone meets us, they meet Him. In today’s Gospel, Jesus shows God revealed in Nathanael. Nathanael proclaims the divinity of Jesus because he recognizes the power of God present in Him. Jesus revealed the presence of God in Nathanael’s heart when He proclaims, “Here is a true child of Israel”. Is Jesus the first person someone meets when encountering you? If He is Lord of our lives, He should be.![]()
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Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him,![]()
“Here is a true child of Israel.![]()
There is no duplicity in him.”![]()
Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?”![]()
Jesus answered and said to him,![]()
“Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”![]()
Nathanael answered him,![]()
“Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”![]()
Jesus answered and said to him,![]()
“Do you believe![]()
because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree?![]()
You will see greater things than this.”![]()
And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you,![]()
you will see heaven opened![]()
and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
“Rank And File”![]()
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Everyone wants to be on top and in control. Our current generation is more interested in being the CEO than the person climbing the ladder. It is no different in our Spiritual Life for many. The disciples struggled with this, so why wouldn’t we? In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus addresses the hierarchical mindset of our human nature. He proclaims that the one who is the least among us will be the greatest. This stands firmly opposed to everything our flesh knows, yet it is at the very heart of who we are created to be. One cannot lead until they have first become a follower. Our place among the rank and file of the faithful is one to be embraced, not resented, as we follow the true leader and shepherd of the flock.![]()
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An argument arose among the disciples![]()
about which of them was the greatest. ![]()
Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child![]()
and placed it by his side and said to them,![]()
“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me,![]()
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.![]()
For the one who is least among all of you![]()
is the one who is the greatest.”Then John said in reply, ![]()
“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name ![]()
and we tried to prevent him![]()
because he does not follow in our company.”![]()
Jesus said to him, ![]()
“Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”
“Truth And Consequences”![]()
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Why would God punish me? God does not punish; rather, He disciplines us. When we find ourselves in times of struggle and we feel estranged from the Lord, the first place we should look is within ourselves. Not to find God, but to find fault. The law of God is love, and His love is so great that He went to the limit to prove it to you and me by dying for the salvation of the world. When we stray from His ways, we are punishing ourselves. We are choosing to live a life outside of the love, protection, and mercy of God. We are choosing to die, rather than live. In today’s first reading, we find this truth, and the love of God is so genuine that if we deny it, there are consequences.![]()
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Thus says the LORD:![]()
You say, "The LORD's way is not fair!"![]()
Hear now, house of Israel:![]()
Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair?![]()
When someone virtuous turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies,![]()
it is because of the iniquity he committed that he must die.![]()
But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed,![]()
he does what is right and just,![]()
he shall preserve his life;![]()
since he has turned away from all the sins that he has committed,![]()
he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Upcoming Events
Bible Study (Virtual and In Person)
Monday, October 12th & 26th @ 7pm
Ministry To The Homeless
Saturday, October 17th, 12noon
@ Austin Street Center
A Message From Bishop Todd
I am Bishop Todd Bell and along with the community of Saint Matthias, I wish to welcome you and share the love of our Lord Jesus Christ with all we come in contact with. Spreading the Good News of salvation and anxiously awaiting His coming in glory!
