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
"We Are Family"![]()
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I have often heard that blood is thicker than water. Have you ever realized that when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, our Spiritual DNA changes? We become family! Today's Gospel reading tells us that those who listen to the Word of God and follow His instruction are the brothers and sisters of Jesus. It is so good to know that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us enough to call us His own.![]()
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The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him![]()
but were unable to join him because of the crowd.![]()
He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside![]()
and they wish to see you.”![]()
He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers ![]()
are those who hear the word of God and act on it.”
"I'm Not Good Enough"![]()
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So many people do not feel good enough to be used by the Lord. The reality is that Jesus is not looking for "good" people to do His work. Jesus does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called. In today's Gospel reading, we hear of the calling of Matthew, a tax collector, a sinner, not good enough. As the Pharisee's question Jesus spending time with untouchables, He responds that He came to save to lost and heal the sick. Accepting Christ's call is a sign of healing and wholeness.![]()
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As Jesus passed by,![]()
he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.![]()
He said to him, “Follow me.”![]()
And he got up and followed him.![]()
While he was at table in his house,![]()
many tax collectors and sinners came![]()
and sat with Jesus and his disciples.![]()
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,![]()
“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”![]()
He heard this and said,![]()
“Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.![]()
Go and learn the meaning of the words,![]()
I desire mercy, not sacrifice.![]()
I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
"What Is My Life"![]()
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So often we find ourselves trying to define the value of our lives. Today's second reading helps us do this by looking at our value in life and in death. The beautiful part of this is that our value is always found in Christ Jesus. When knowing that my value is found in Him, there is no reason for me to even consider the actuality of it, because Jesus has already shown us that we are of unsurpassing value.![]()
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Brothers and sisters:![]()
Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. ![]()
For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. ![]()
If I go on living in the flesh,![]()
that means fruitful labor for me. ![]()
And I do not know which I shall choose. ![]()
I am caught between the two. ![]()
I long to depart this life and be with Christ,![]()
for that is far better. ![]()
Yet that I remain in the flesh![]()
is more necessary for your benefit.![]()
Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Upcoming Events
Bible Study (Virtual and In Person)
Monday, September 14th & 28th @ 7pm
Ministry To The Homeless
Saturday, September 19th, 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!
