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
“Making The Right Choice”![]()
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Sometimes what seems obvious is not what it seems. There are times when everyone is running scared that we are called to be calm, and other times when the world is apathetic, and we are called to be a voice of action. In today’s Gospel we see one of these less-than-obvious occurrences happen. Mary and Martha are present with the Lord, and while one works diligently to serve Him, the other just sits there doing nothing. Which one was making the right choice? Not the obvious one; rather, it was Mary who was sitting at the feet of Jesus. In our life in Christ, we are called to see things from a new perspective, finding new life in Him.![]()
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Jesus entered a village ![]()
where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him.![]()
She had a sister named Mary![]()
who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. ![]()
Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said,![]()
“Lord, do you not care![]()
that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? ![]()
Tell her to help me.” ![]()
The Lord said to her in reply,![]()
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. ![]()
There is need of only one thing. ![]()
Mary has chosen the better part![]()
and it will not be taken from her.”
“Restful Rest”![]()
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Sometimes we go to sleep and fail to get real rest, or maybe even take a vacation only to return exhausted. We need rest; our body, mind, and spirit need rest. Jesus calls to us, “come to me, all who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest”. Scripture regularly speaks of having the “peace of Christ” and the “joy of the Lord”. There must be something different about His peace, His joy, and His rest. What Jesus offers us is not of this world; rather, it is out of this world. It is true peace, the fullness of joy and restful rest. Let us lay our burdens down and embrace the love of Jesus Christ, which will always exceed our needs and expectations.![]()
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At that time Jesus exclaimed:![]()
“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,![]()
for although you have hidden these things![]()
from the wise and the learned![]()
you have revealed them to the childlike.![]()
Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.![]()
All things have been handed over to me by my Father.![]()
No one knows the Son except the Father,![]()
and no one knows the Father except the Son![]()
and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.![]()
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,![]()
and I will give you rest.![]()
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,![]()
for I am meek and humble of heart;![]()
and you will find rest for yourselves.![]()
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”
“Trust In The Lord”![]()
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Trust is an easy word, yet it is very difficult in application. Many people will say, “I trust in the Lord,” and yet when trying times come, they begin to have anxiety and fear about everything. To trust in the Lord is to place all our fears, all our anxiety, and all our hopes in His hands, knowing that His plans for us are far better than anything we could imagine. Look for the good in life, embrace the blessings bestowed upon you by the Lord, and find peace in trusting in God.![]()
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Brothers and sisters:![]()
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,![]()
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,![]()
make your requests known to God.![]()
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding![]()
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.![]()
Finally, brothers and sisters,![]()
whatever is true, whatever is honorable,![]()
whatever is just, whatever is pure,![]()
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,![]()
if there is any excellence![]()
and if there is anything worthy of praise,![]()
think about these things.![]()
Keep on doing what you have learned and received![]()
and heard and seen in me.![]()
Then the God of peace will be with you.
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!
