8:00 Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the church building

Coffee and fellowship immediately following in the parish hall



9:15 Education hour for all ages.  Nursery opens at 9:00.



10:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the church building

Coffee and fellowship immediately following in the parish hall



(10:30 worship service includes Children's Worship, congregational and choir music. Nursery services continue until 12:30 pm)

St. Matthew's celebrates  family activities on the 1st and 3rd Sundays during the regular church year (September through May).  Activities begin at 5:00 pm and include "Youth Group" for 6th through 12th graders, Children's choir practice, and various "themed" activities for the rest of the family.  Simple potluck suppers are shared by all beginning at 6:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

A service of Holy Communion is held at noon on Wednesdays in the church building. The liturgy is not elaborate, so the service itself does not last more than 30 minutes. It will affords folks who work in Hillsborough (or who work or travel on Sundays) to attend a weekly celebration of the Eucharist. Should those attending service also wish to have lunch and conversation together following the service, we can explore ways to institute that practice.

 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper & Service

Tuesday, February 21

 

On the Tuesday before Lent begins (called ‘Shrove’ Tuesday to mark the need to make Lenten preparations for fasting and penitence), you are invited to our annual traditional Pancake Supper in the Fellowship Hall.  Come and enjoy pancakes with all the fixins’, sausage, juice, and coffee beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Bring your family and appetites!  Dishwashers and busboys (or busgirls) needed!  Contact Charles Thomas (489-8632) if you can help.  The 3-5 grade Sunday School Class will also make a special presentation at the supper.

 Ritual Burning of the Palms

Following the supper, at 7:15 p.m., we will burn palms for Ash Wednesday ashes.  If you have your last year’s palm crosses, bring them to be burned as well.

Lent begins on

Ash Wednesday,

February 22

 

 The Holy

Eucharist,

 with the

Imposition of Ashes

will be celebrated at:

7:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Sunday Evening Programming at 5:00 PM 































































































































All of these programs will be followed by a potluck supper for everyone at 6:30, a lovely opportunity for feasting and fellowship before starting the week. Please note as well that nursery care is provided from 5:00-6:15 so that parents can participate in program events.