Saint Matthias Catholic Church
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COME SHARE THE LOVE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
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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
“All Souls/Our Souls”As today we celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) we are reminded that this life is but the journey, and Heaven is our destination. Jesus came to restore the perfections of our created nature so that we might have eternal life. In today’s Gospel, we hear the depth of His love for us: that All might be saved, and none might be lost. Jesus came on a rescue mission to save us from our own weaknesses, so that if we would believe in Him, we would have eternal life. Let us pray this day for all who have died in the faith, and let us join them in our love of the one who came to save us.Jesus said to the crowds:“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,and I will not reject anyone who comes to me,because I came down from heaven not to do my own willbut the will of the one who sent me.And this is the will of the one who sent me,that I should not lose anything of what he gave me,but that I should raise it on the last day.For this is the will of my Father,that everyone who sees the Son and believes in himmay have eternal life,and I shall raise him on the last day.”
Monday Of The 31st Week In Ordinary Time - All Souls Day
“Discipline And Reward”We often speak of the law of God, yet we could simply speak of the disciplines of God. God calls us to be a people of order, and that order is governed by disciplines according to the direction of God. In today’s Gospel reading, we hear one of the best-known sermons/teachings of Jesus, in the Beatitudes. This teaching, given as part of the Sermon on the Mount, teaches us disciplines of life that bring about Heavenly rewards. Most people embrace the reward and yet reject the discipline. You cannot have one without the other. The Word of God calls us to embrace the discipline and enjoy the reward.When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the land.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the clean of heart,for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God.Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute youand utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.Rejoice and be glad,for your reward will be great in heaven.”
“A Proper Place”It is within our human nature to desire appreciation, and all too often we have the mindset to take the place we desire rather than wait for it to be offered. Everyone wants to be the chief, and few really want to earn the position. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about the “place of honor” and our willingness to wait for it to be presented to us. Our place of honor is at the table of the Lord, not at the table of man. If we will abide in Him, the day will come when we will be led to that place and in that moment, we will know that it belongs to us. Taking the place of honor here on earth only leads to disillusionment, as we will always want a higher/better place. In His presence we will desire the place that has been prepared for us. Learning to bloom where we are planted is evidence of our willingness to wait on the Lord for the things that are sincerely good.On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat the home of one of the leading Pharisees,and the people there were observing him carefully.He told a parable to those who had been invited,noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet,do not recline at table in the place of honor.A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say,‘Give your place to this man,’and then you would proceed with embarrassmentto take the lowest place.Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest placeso that when the host comes to you he may say,‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
“Giving Thanks In Prayer”Most of us are good at the petition part of prayer, where we ask the Lord for our needs or those of others, but do we take equal time to give thanks to the Lord for all that He has done for us? For salvation, for provision, for healing, for wisdom, for discernment, and for protection. Do we sincerely show our appreciation for the relationship that we have been offered with our Creator? These are questions that we would ask in an earthly relationship, so why don’t we ask them of our divine relationship with the Lord? Today’s Psalm is a wonderful example of offering thanks for the many blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us. May we all proclaim, “How great are the works of the Lord!”I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heartin the company and assembly of the just.Great are the works of the LORD,exquisite in all their delights.R. How great are the works of the Lord!Majesty and glory are his work,and his justice endures forever.He has won renown for his wondrous deeds;gracious and merciful is the LORD.R. How great are the works of the Lord!He has given food to those who fear him;he will forever be mindful of his covenant.He has made known to his people the power of his works,giving them the inheritance of the nations.R. How great are the works of the Lord!
Upcoming Events
Bible Study (Virtual and In-Person)
Monday, November 9th & 23rd @ 7pm
Ministry To The Homeless
Saturday, November 21st, 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!
