Saint Matthias Catholic Church
Sunday Mass
10:00AM
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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
“The Zealot Messiah”So often we speak about the peace-loving Jesus. All you need is love. Sometimes love requires correction and discipline. Sacred Scripture speaks of God correcting His people just as a father does his children. The language in today’s Gospel reading is one that brings about a different view/perception of Jesus and shows Him in the role of a zealot. He says, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” Is this the same Jesus that said, “peace be still,” and calmed the storm? Absolutely it is, just as the same parent who provides food, clothing, and shelter at times must also provide discipline for wrongdoing. Humanity corrupted the perfection of creation, and God through Jesus Christ sent the remedy for our rebellion. He has come to set the captives free as well as bring correction to the disobedient. Let us embrace the strength and determination of the Lord who loves us enough to correct us.Jesus said to his disciples:“I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were already blazing!There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?No, I tell you, but rather division.From now on a household of five will be divided,three against two and two against three;a father will be divided against his sonand a son against his father, a mother against her daughterand a daughter against her mother,a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-lawand a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”
Thursday Of The Twenty-Ninth Week In Ordinary Time - Morning Prayer
“If You Are Thirsty, Go To The Well”Many people today are dying of thirst, not from lack of water, but from the lack of living water. Jesus came to give us life, and His living water sustains our life through the good times as well as the struggles of life. In today’s Psalm, we are reminded and encouraged as we hear, “You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation”. Sadly, all too many people are dying of thirst, and yet they are avoiding the springs of salvation. The springs are open to everyone; all we have to do is come and partake of the goodness of God.God indeed is my savior;I am confident and unafraid.My strength and my courage is the LORD,and he has been my savior.With joy you will draw waterat the fountain of salvation.R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;among the nations make known his deeds,proclaim how exalted is his name.R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;let this be known throughout all the earth.Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,for great in your midstis the Holy One of Israel!R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
“Patiently Waiting”What is the hurry? The descendants of Abraham waited approximately 1700 years for the Messiah. Sadly, many of them became disillusioned with the wait and failed to recognize Him when He came. Christians have been waiting for just under 2000 years for the return of the Lord, and similarly, many have become disillusioned with the wait. We are called to wait, be prepared, and live with anticipation. Jesus said, no one will know the day, the time, the season, or the hour, yet we must be ready when it comes. How long is 2000 years compared with eternity? On this side, it may seem like a lot, but on the other, it is but a moment. Do not lose faith, keep hope in His promise alive, and patiently wait.Jesus said to his disciples: “Gird your loins and light your lampsand be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.Blessed are those servantswhom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.And should he come in the second or third watchand find them prepared in this way,blessed are those servants.”
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!
