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Welcome to St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish! Thank you for joining us and continuing on your faith journey here. If you would like to register with the parish, please stop by during our office hours or fill out the form HERE and we will contact you with more information. We are open 8:30-4, Monday and Friday, and 8:30-2, Tuesday-Thursday.

If any of your contact information has changed, please fill out a Roster Update form. Thank you!
Roster Update Form

We use a communication system called Evangelus. Through this system we send out a weekly newsletter with reflection, upcoming events, and links to sign ups! If you're not receiving our newsletter and would like to do so, please click below or text "stmatthew-newsletter" to 55321. You can opt to receive message from us as email, text messages, or both! Once you're in our system, you are welcome to opt-in to communications from other groups, as well.
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We are very excited to offer a family formation-based religious education program, Family of Faith, to our parish families! Families gather together once a month for community nights and work on guided faith-based lessons together on their own schedule the rest of the month. Click HERE for more, or contact Ashley Allwein, Religious Education Coordinator, at (614) 532-0620 or aallwein@stmatthew.net.

The littlest members of our parish gather once a month (with their parents) for First Steps in Faith! 

This program parallels the Family of Faith program that school age children participate in with their families. Both of these programs are designed to meet families where they are in their journey of faith and help them move forward together. Family catechesis is effective because it bridges the gap between what happens at church and what happens at home. It equips families to pray and learn together at home and in their daily lives. 

At the monthly  First Steps in Faith gathering we provide hands-on activities for parents and children to explore together; circle time with stories, prayers, and songs; and time for parent discussion and formation while the children play and learn together.

For more information, click HERE, or contact Katie Ryzenga at (614) 532-0620 or kryzenga@stmatthew.net.
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We also offer free nursery care during 10:00 Mass and are in the process of re-forming our Moms Group. Contact the office with any questions!

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There are several steps that must be completed before scheduling a Baptism. These steps include: filling out a registration form, attending a baptism preparation class, selecting Godparents for your child, and finally, scheduling a baptism. Visit our Baptism page for more information or email our Baptism Coordinator, Katie Ryzenga, at kryzenga@stmatthew.net.

The first step to getting married at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish is to fill out the Sacrament Inquiry Form, located HERE. More information about weddings at St. Matthew can be found on the Marriage page. Email our Marriage Formation Coordinator, Julie Ratliff at jratliff@stmatthew.net, with any questions.

How do I arrange for Anointing of the Sick?
If you or a loved one is in need of the Anointing of the Sick, contact the Parish Office at (614) 471-0212. Anointings can take place at church, in your home, or in the hospital. Additionally, please notify the parish staff regarding any aged or ill family members who are confined to their home and unable to join us for Mass.

Do I have to be dying to receiving Anointing of the Sick?
No. Anyone who is seriously ill (including mental illness) or undergoing a serious medical procedure (surgery, for example) can receive the sacrament. This sacrament can be received more than once.

Do I have to wait until I or my loved one is very close to death to receive Last Rites?
We know that sometimes death comes suddenly, so we want you to feel comfortable calling in an emergency at any time, day or night. However, many people who are close to death find comfort in being able to receive communion during Last Rites and in knowing they've received the sacrament. If you are able, please call us once you know that the person will be passing soon, even if it will likely be several days before the person passes.

Our parish community stands ready to offer our ministry of consolation to you in this time of need, particularly since we know the details of planning a funeral liturgy can be overwhelming. To view the steps to planning a funeral, please see our Funeral Planning page.

If you need a copy of a baptismal certificate, please call the parish office at (614) 471-0212 or use our contact form. Please tell us the full name, birth date, and approximate baptism date of the person whose certificate you are requesting. Please also give us the address of the church to where you'd like us to send it (if applicable).

Have you been asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor for someone either here or in another parish? If you are a St. Matthew parishioner who needs to show verification of status as a Catholic in good standing, click here to download a form. To return it, you can:

1) Print it, fill it out, and bring it to the office, or
2) Print it, fill it out, and email a scan/photo of it to mdougherty@stmatthew.net, or
3) Type your information on the form, sign it digitally, and email it to mdougherty@stmatthew.net.

We will verify the information on the form and submit it to the parish. If you are unable to download or scan the form, please contact Michelle Dougherty at mdougherty@stmatthew.net.

In order to be a Godparent or Sponsor, a parishioner must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have received all Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
• Attend Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days
• Be validly married by a Catholic priest or deacon (if applicable) or be living chastely as a single person according to the laws of the Church
• Educate their children in the Catholic faith (if applicable)
• Be a good example of Catholic living in their personal life and by supporting and actively participating in their parish

Thank you for your interest in being an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) or a lector! For more information and to be trained, please contact Max Maksimoski at rmaksimo@stmatthew.net.

If you are a student at a Catholic high school who would like to be trained in order to serve at your high school, please talk to Fr. Sill (after Mass or by appointment) prior to contacting Max.

Every member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish possesses unique skills and abilities that are of great value to the community and help us share the love of Christ. Our ministries and committees are always in need of the wealth of resources our parishioners can provide. Do you love prayer and adoration, cooking, decorating, planning, organizing events, sports, listening? No matter your interests, we can help you find a way to be involved in the parish.

View all our ministries and get involved

The Charitable Works Ministry office is located in the Parish Support Center (the old convent, west of the school building). Their phone number is 614-471-5320, or they can be contacted by email at cwm@stmatthew.net. More information about St. Matthew Charitable Works Ministry can be found HERE. 

Use our Online Giving system to set up an account and make recurring payments or to make a one-time gift without setting up an account. Detailed directions can be found HERE. 

Our priest and deacons are happy to meet with parishioners. They keep their own calendars, so please contact them directly to make an appointment. You can call our office at (614) 471-0212 to leave a message for them or email Fr. Ted Sill at frsill@stmatthew.net, Fr. Steve Carmody at frsteve@stmatthew.net, Deacon Christopher Walsh at cwalsh5358@gmail.com, or Deacon Joe Meyer at JosephCharlesMeyer@gmail.com.

Our meeting rooms and facilities are reserved for parish ministries and organizations and are not available for rental or use for private parties. If you need to reserve space for a parish ministry or organization, please call our office at (614) 471-0212 or email Michelle Dougherty at mdougherty@stmatthew.net or Hillarie Michaels at hmichaels@stmatthew.net.

Our Mary Garden offers a peaceful area for private prayers. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, we can engrave a name or brief intention on a brick. For more information about ordering a brick, please see the brochure linked below or email Leo Grimes, Business Manager, at business.manager@stmatthew.net.

Mary Garden Brochure

If you would like to have an announcement published in the bulletin, please email Hillarie Michaels or call the parish office at (614) 471-0212 by 12:00 p.m., Monday before the weekend on which it should appear.