A Beacon of Light and a Sign of Hope
Posted on: December 8, 2018
2018 Gold'n Harvest Winners!
2018 Gold’n Harvest 50/50 Raffle
Announcing the Winners
The Gold’n Harvest 50/50 Raffle Drawing was held last Sunday, December 2nd; it was a great success with friends and families again putting forth an extra-ordinary effort. The gross proceeds totaled $30,220, not including $1,380 in donations!
The amount of $30,220 was divided: with half in the amount of $15,110 being awarded to the parish, and balance of $15,110 divided among the winners. Three winners were awarded their prizes in accordance with the rules of the State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Commission. We congratulate these lucky winners!
- 1st Prize: $9,066.00 to Rose Bankhead, Joe Nieddu, seller
- 2nd Prize: $4,230.80 to Dr. Francis (Frank) Wilson, faithful supporter of St. Matthew Parish
- 3rd Prize: $1,813.20 to Jo Marie Nardi, sister-in-law of Joan Nardi, parishioner
- Sellers’ Drawing Winner: $200 to Tina Steinbrecher, friend of the parish
Thanks to the generosity of parish members, friends, and businesses who donated consolation prizes so many others could also be winners.
Thanks also to Co-chair, Bill Zuerblis, and Debbie and Joe Nieddu, for collecting returns and assigning additional tickets at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday; and Jeff Smith for taking over this task at the 4:30 pm Saturday Mass. Thanks to Joe Nieddu and Dick Goll for manning the breakfast table and handling the hungry crowd. Tim Fitzgerald coordinated with Majestic Café for the breakfast that was provided by them for all to enjoy. Jennifer Khalifah and “her girls” pitched in to help with the beverage service. The church auditorium was transformed into a welcoming space for the event by Tim and Karen Fitzgerald and Beverly Goll. We especially appreciate Tim Duffy who provided the sound system for us again this year as well as the holiday music.
Of course, we cannot forget those of you who bought or sold the 50/50 Gold’n Harvest Raffle tickets. Your efforts truly made this fundraiser our second best success! It was a moment to celebrate!
With gratitude to all,
Co-Chairs, Bill Zuerblis and Marilyn Lynn
Posted on: November 3, 2018
We Remember 2017-2018
November 1, 2017 to November 1, 2018
We thank you, Heavenly Father,
for our relatives and friends
who were so near and dear to us.
We thank you for their friendship
and for the peace that they brought to us.
We thank you that they became people others
could love while they were with us here on earth.
~ We Remember ~
- Annette Laige
- James Spencer
- Robert A. Spansky
- Francis Matellic
- Elizabeth Reyes
- Regina Butler
- Joe (Jose) Escorial
- Sheila Pocius
- Emma Langan
- Sebastian P. Maceri
- Rose Colombo
- Virginia Ciaramitaro
Posted on: October 27, 2018
Priesthood Sunday
We, St. Matthew Parishioners, are grateful to God for the gift of his priest, Father Duane Novelly. We celebrate his priesthood on this day and each day of the year. Ever glad that we have his guidance and affection, that he celebrates the sacraments with us and brings us closer to God, that he prays with us and for us, and that he understands our pain and suffering and offers comfort.
For these things and more,
we thank God for Father Duane!
Posted on: October 20, 2018
Rest in Peace: David Witkop
David T. Witkop
1938 TO 2018
David was a long-time parishioner before moving to Gaylord with his wife, Joanne.
Condolences may be sent to the Family at
3409 Glen Meadows Dr.
Gaylord, MI 49735
Posted on: October 6, 2018
July-September Budget Report
St. Matthew Parish Report
Posted on: September 29, 2018
Welcome New Parishioners: Baumgart Family
Welcome To St. Matthew’s Parish Family
Mark Baumgart of St. Clair Shores
We hope you find a spiritual home here
where you can grow in faith and be inspired!
Posted on: September 29, 2018
2017-2018 Fiscal Year Financial Report
Posted on: September 22, 2018
Glenmary Home Missioners Thank You
August 24, 2018
Rev. Duane Novelly
St. Matthew Church
Dear Father Novelly,
We are so very grateful for the generous gift of $839.05 from you and your parishioners at St. Matthew in response to Father Gorney’s mission appeal. These funds provide support for Glenmary missions and ministries throughout Appalachia and the South. Your support allows us to share our faith in areas where there as previously no Catholic presence - no church building, no faith community for fellowship, and no celebration of the Sacraments. Thanks to the loving and caring support of many, Glenmary missions are able to nourish and establish strong and vibrant Catholic communities.
Please extend our thanks to your parishioners for their gifts. We are humbled by their generosity and pledge to be good stewards of each gift.
It is a privilege and an honor to be a part of this home mission ministry, yet our work wouldn’t be possible without the support from communities that pray for us and support our efforts. God bless you for shepherding a parish that has such caring and generous hearts!
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Don Tranel, Director of Development
Posted on: September 1, 2018
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger Community Rewards
The Kroger Co. Family of Stores has recently upgraded their Community Rewards system; and as a result, our St. Matthew Parish has a new account number—AW497.
St. Matthew parishioners who are participants allow our parish to be a recipient of this Kroger Program Awards Program set up to bring hope and help to local neighborhoods and create a stronger community.
If you are not participating as a member of this Community Awards Program, please seriously consider joining. We are trying to boost our membership; here is how you can join.
- Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
- Click “create an account”
- Put in your e-mail address and a password; confirm your password
- Enter your Kroger card number or alternate ID number
- Go to Community Rewards section
- Follow the steps (name, address, etc.)
- Put in the NPO number for St. Matthew Parish—AW497 or part of the church’s name
- Choose St. Matthew Church
- Click ‘enroll”
You can also enroll at stmatthewdetroit.com by selecting
Giving under Our Parish information. You must have a computer
to enroll. Kroger Customer Service no longer enrolls members at
their stores.