Our priests from St. Matthew and the Catholic Community of Waxhaw will be away Oct. 19-23 for the annual diocesan priest retreat. This time away offers an opportunity for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
During this time, deacon-led prayer services will be held at our normally scheduled daily Mass times at the main campus. There will be no Confessions on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
At the Waxhaw campus, there will be no daily Masses, Communion services or Confessions Oct. 19-23. Bible Study will also be cancelled on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Please keep our priests in your prayers throughout the week, asking the Lord to bless them with renewed faith, strength and peace as they take this time to grow closer to Christ and prepare to continue serving our parish communities.
During this time, deacon-led prayer services will be held at our normally scheduled daily Mass times at the main campus. There will be no Confessions on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
At the Waxhaw campus, there will be no daily Masses, Communion services or Confessions Oct. 19-23. Bible Study will also be cancelled on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Please keep our priests in your prayers throughout the week, asking the Lord to bless them with renewed faith, strength and peace as they take this time to grow closer to Christ and prepare to continue serving our parish communities.
Looking for a rosary refresher? October is the perfect time to renew this beautiful prayer tradition! Join Father Cahill in a series of recently released videos on our YouTube channel as he prays through all four mysteries of the Rosary: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Whether you’re returning to the Rosary or praying it for the first time, these videos are a great way to grow in prayer.
Watch now on our St. Matthew YouTube channel.
Watch now on our St. Matthew YouTube channel.
Join us for a community blood give-in hosted by St. Matthew Catholic Church and the American Red Cross on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 8 am to 1 pm in the Parish Center Family Room at the main campus.
Your donation could help provide lifesaving blood to someone when they need it most. If you’re able, we invite you to make an appointment and be part of this important effort.
Schedule your appointment: Visit redcrossblood.org and enter St Matthew Catholic (no period after “St” and no “s” on “Matthew”), or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Before donating, remember to drink extra water and eat a filling meal. Donors will need a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card.
Thank you for helping support our community through this life-saving gift!
Your donation could help provide lifesaving blood to someone when they need it most. If you’re able, we invite you to make an appointment and be part of this important effort.
Schedule your appointment: Visit redcrossblood.org and enter St Matthew Catholic (no period after “St” and no “s” on “Matthew”), or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Before donating, remember to drink extra water and eat a filling meal. Donors will need a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card.
Thank you for helping support our community through this life-saving gift!
Get ready for another exciting season of basketball! Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 IFBL and CYO basketball season. We welcome players in grades 3-12 to join the fun, build their skills, make new friends and enjoy a great season on the court!
- IFBL (Grades 3-8): Register by Oct. 24. The season begins Dec. 5.
- CYO (Grades 9-12): Register by Oct. 31. The season begins Dec. 13.
Donations to our upcoming collections can be made by check, payable to St. Matthew Catholic Church, and placed in the offertory baskets during Mass. Please write the name of the collection in the memo line. Donations can also be made through the online giving link below. Thank you for your generosity and support!
October
October
- Oct. 17-18: World Mission Sunday
- Oct. 31- Nov. 1: Renew St. Matthew: Campus Improvement
- Nov. 7-8: Catholic Relief Services
- Nov. 14-15: Priests' Retirement and Benefits
- Nov. 21-22: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
- Dec. 5-6: Renew St. Matthew: Campus Improvement
- Dec. 12-13: Religious Retirement
Our main campus parking lot will receive a much-needed refresh this October and November. After more than 23 years of serving our parish community, it’s time to give our parking lot some attention!
The project is expected to take approximately three weeks, weather permitting. To help minimize disruptions to parish activities, the work will take place at night and be completed in phases.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements to our campus. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility during this time.
The project is expected to take approximately three weeks, weather permitting. To help minimize disruptions to parish activities, the work will take place at night and be completed in phases.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements to our campus. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility during this time.
All Saints’ Day - Saints in Procession
All children of the parish are invited to dress as a saint or bring an item that reminds them of a saint during the 9 am or 10:45 am Mass on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the main campus. In honor of All Saints’ Day, children will join the procession at the beginning of Mass. For more information, please contact Bri at bbernosky@stmatthewcatholic.org.
All Souls’ Day
An additional All Souls’ Day Mass will be offered on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 pm in the church at the main campus. All who have lost a loved one are invited to attend. Before Mass, attendees may write their loved one’s name in the Book of Remembrance and light a candle in their memory.
The Book of Remembrance will remain under the tabernacle throughout November.
For details, please contact Allyson at acasingal@stmatthewcatholic.org.
All children of the parish are invited to dress as a saint or bring an item that reminds them of a saint during the 9 am or 10:45 am Mass on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the main campus. In honor of All Saints’ Day, children will join the procession at the beginning of Mass. For more information, please contact Bri at bbernosky@stmatthewcatholic.org.
All Souls’ Day
An additional All Souls’ Day Mass will be offered on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 pm in the church at the main campus. All who have lost a loved one are invited to attend. Before Mass, attendees may write their loved one’s name in the Book of Remembrance and light a candle in their memory.
The Book of Remembrance will remain under the tabernacle throughout November.
For details, please contact Allyson at acasingal@stmatthewcatholic.org.
Our OCIA process is underway, but we are still welcoming those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
Upcoming Sessions:
For more information, email ocia@stmatthewcatholic.org
Upcoming Sessions:
- Sunday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 am
- Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 pm
- Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 am
- Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 pm
For more information, email ocia@stmatthewcatholic.org
More opportunities for Confession at the Catholic Community of Waxhaw
Confessions are now offered at additional times throughout the week. Confessions will be heard in the confessional located in the church and in a classroom.
• Wednesdays: 5:15-5:45 pm
• Fridays: 11:30 am-Noon
• Saturdays: 2:30-3:30 pm
Both priests will be available during these times, providing additional opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We invite you to take time to encounter Christ’s mercy and experience the peace and grace of the Sacrament.
Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna
Join Father Roberts on a three-day bus pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna in Massillon, Ohio, March 14-16, 2027. The itinerary includes Holy Mass, a tour of the Shrine and a visit to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. Spend time in prayer before the relics of all twelve apostles and St. Dymphna.
Pilgrimage fee is $199 per person plus hotel. Fee includes round-trip transportation in a luxury motor coach, admittance to all sites, bus driver gratuity, and all snacks and meals. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Massillon, OH.
For more information, visit www.stdymphnapilgrimage.org, email stdymphna2013@gmail.com or call Sue 704-431-2861.
Confessions are now offered at additional times throughout the week. Confessions will be heard in the confessional located in the church and in a classroom.
• Wednesdays: 5:15-5:45 pm
• Fridays: 11:30 am-Noon
• Saturdays: 2:30-3:30 pm
Both priests will be available during these times, providing additional opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We invite you to take time to encounter Christ’s mercy and experience the peace and grace of the Sacrament.
Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna
Join Father Roberts on a three-day bus pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Dymphna in Massillon, Ohio, March 14-16, 2027. The itinerary includes Holy Mass, a tour of the Shrine and a visit to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. Spend time in prayer before the relics of all twelve apostles and St. Dymphna.
Pilgrimage fee is $199 per person plus hotel. Fee includes round-trip transportation in a luxury motor coach, admittance to all sites, bus driver gratuity, and all snacks and meals. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn in Massillon, OH.
For more information, visit www.stdymphnapilgrimage.org, email stdymphna2013@gmail.com or call Sue 704-431-2861.
Stay Connected with the Catholic Community of Waxhaw
Would you like to stay informed about what’s happening at Catholic Community of Waxhaw? We are creating an opt-in email group specifically for this campus. Click the button below to join the list and receive news, updates and information about the Catholic Community of Waxhaw.
Would you like to stay informed about what’s happening at Catholic Community of Waxhaw? We are creating an opt-in email group specifically for this campus. Click the button below to join the list and receive news, updates and information about the Catholic Community of Waxhaw.
We are excited to announce our new partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse and our SPRED program! Together, we will help offer programs that promote healthy living and build independence skills for individuals with intellectual disabilities. GiGi’s Playhouse provides free educational, therapeutic and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
For more information about our SPRED program and Gigi's Playhouse partnership, please contact Stephanie, so'shields@stmatthewcatholic.org
For more information about our SPRED program and Gigi's Playhouse partnership, please contact Stephanie, so'shields@stmatthewcatholic.org
y’Alto welcomes young adults ages 18–39, single or married, to grow in faith and connect with the St. Matthew community through spiritual, service and social activities.
Join us for our next event, Talk on the Rosary, on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7–8 pm in the Parish Center Family Room.
For details, visit stmatthewcatholic.org/yalto.
Join us for our next event, Talk on the Rosary, on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7–8 pm in the Parish Center Family Room.
For details, visit stmatthewcatholic.org/yalto.
Share the Blessing of a Holiday Meal
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, please consider sharing Christ’s love with neighbors in our community who are facing food insecurity. More than 14% of families in Charlotte and the surrounding area are affected by food insecurity, and your generosity can help bring hope and joy to families this holiday season.
Thanksgiving Food Donations: Donate non-perishable food items during the first week of November using the blue collection bins in the narthex.
Christmas Meal Bins: Fill a 16- to 18-gallon lidded tote with non-perishable items for a Christmas meal. Decorating the tote is encouraged! You may also include a personal note, an inspirational Bible verse or holiday wishes from your family. Bins may be dropped off in the box trucks in the parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13.
Suggested items include: Boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing mixes, canned soups, vegetables and fruit, cranberry sauce, gravy mixes, brownie, cake or cookie mix, and muffin or quick bread mix.
Thank you for sharing your blessings and helping make the holidays brighter for families in our community!
