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Seven Corporal Works of Mercy

Each year during Lent, we will try to fulfill one of the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy set forth by our Church. Listed below are each of these corporal works and an indication of how we hope to fulfill them. 

 February 18th * Drink for the Thirsty
A collection of baby formula will take place at all Masses to help Carolyn’s place.

 February 25th* Feed the Hungry:
We will have a special food drive to collect food for Mother Theresa Food Pantry.

 March 3rd * Visit the Prisoners and Welcome the Strangers
Collection to buy new Bibles for residents living in local half-way houses and prisons. 

Refreshments after all weekend Masses will be available to welcome new parishioners to our St. Matthew family and to visit with old friends.

March 10th * Care for the Sick:
A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sickwithin Mass on Saturday, March 10th, 4:00 p.m.  This will be the Anointing of the Sick within the regular Saturday vigil for the 4th Sunday of Lent.  *If you are planning to participate, please call the Rectory office at 860-583-1833.

 March 17th * Bury the Dead
A Memorial Mass for all parishioners who died in 2023, Saturday March 16th, 4:00 p.m. All family members are invited to attend.Candles of Remembrance will be given to each family to be placed before the Altar. *If you are planning to participate, please call the Rectory office at 860-583-1833

 March 24th * Care for the Needy:
A collection of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, single bed sheets and pillowcases will take place at all Masses to help the St. Vincent De Paul Shelter.