A Beacon of Light and a Sign of Hope
Posted on: June 3, 2018
Ordination Anniversary!
“I Am About My Father’s Work”
June 3, 1979 to June 3, 2018
Congratulations! Father Duane as you celebrate your 39th year of priestly ordination. Thank you for being our pastor, shepherding us and leading us to Christ through Liturgies and the Sacraments for 29 years!
Thank you for being a loving Father to your parishioners and to our Eastside community. May God bless you in mind, body, and spirit this day, this year, and for many more years to come.
We thank you, God our Father, for our pastor, Father Duane Novelly, who has responded to your call to priestly ministry.
Accept this prayer we offer on his behalf. Lead him to new depths of union with your Son. Increase in him profound faith in the Sacraments he celebrates as they nourish, strengthen, and heal us.
Lord , grant that Father Duane, your priest, may inspire us to strive for holiness by the power of his example, as a man of prayer who follows your will and ponders your Word.
Amen.
Posted on: May 10, 2018
2018 Jazz Nite Financial Report
Jazz Nite 2018 ~ Final Financial Report
| Income | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales/Table Sponsorships | $16,125.00 |
| Special Parisian Sponsorships | $10,070.00 |
| 50/50 Raffle | $1,154.00 |
| Program Book Advertising | $2,650.00 |
| Total Income | $29,999.00 |
| Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marchiori Catering | $9,129.39 |
| Heart ‘n’ Soul Combo Band | $900.00 |
| Decorations | $416.53 |
| 50/50 Raffle Disbursement | $577.00 |
| Program Book Development | $333.93 |
| Office/Administrative | $172.07 |
| Total Expenses | $11,528.92 |
| Total Profit | $18,470.08 |
The success of this fundraiser would not have been possible except for the financial support of parishioners, their friends and families. Also, in no small part the time and talent of the Jazz Nite Committee members, who gave all to its success. God bless you, everyone!
Posted on: April 15, 2018
Congratulations, and Best of Luck Julie Smith!
Congratulations! And the Best of Luck!
Julie Smith gives new meaning to the phrase “You go, girl!”. Julie qualified for and will be participating in the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16th. We wish nothing but the best in her efforts.
The Boston Marathon is hosted by several cities around Boston and is held on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April.
Started in 1897, the event was inspired by the success of the first marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics. It is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best known road racing events.
So, Julie, we will be thinking of you and wishing you well as you take on this challenge!
Posted on: April 10, 2018
Welcome Newest Members!
St. Matthew Parish Joyfully Welcomes into Full Communion with the
Roman Catholic Church
Keith Arcicovich
and
Cory Fullilove
Who Received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, on March 31, 2018.
Posted on: March 9, 2018
Welcome Newest Parishioner!
Please welcome our newest parishioner!
Keith Rowinski of Detroit
We are happy, Keith, that you are now part of the
St. Matthew Parish Community.
We hope you find your spiritual home here!
Posted on: October 4, 2017
Farewell from the Smydra's
To: Father Duane, Parish Council, Choir, Musical Directors, Marilyn & All Staff, and All the Wonderful People of St. Matthew Parish
Thank you so vey much for the kind and thoughtful farewell tribute given to Marty and me as we move on to a new life adventure.
The St. Matthew Community has been central to our family for 40 years. You will remain with us forever.
God bless!
David and Marty (Smydra)
Posted on: November 20, 2016
2016 Mass of Remembrance
November 1, 2015 ~ November 1, 2016
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…
Sister Karen Eklund, IHM
George Rees
Roy William Lozon
Herbert Mulford
Elizabeth Pellerito
Lincoln Chrysler
Rolf Fruehauf
William Stanley
Joyce Habrowski
LaDeen Mae Williams
Nenita Sanchez
Posted on: November 13, 2016
Welcome Newest Parishioners!
~ Our Newest Parishioners ~
Gerianne LaPratt and her husband,
Robert Perreault, Grosse Pointe Woods
Carolyn Lewis, Detroit
Our New Catechumen
We hope you find your true spiritual home
here in St. Matthew Parish.
Posted on: October 22, 2016
St. Matthew Financial Update
St. Matthew Parish Report
July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016
Budget for 13 Weeks: $32,201.00
Actual for 13 Weeks: $28,287.07
Online Giving for 13 Weeks: $2,450.00
Total Actual for 13 Weeks: $30,737.07
Overage (shortfall): ($1,463.93)
Average Collection / Sunday: $2,175.93
Average % of Budget / Sunday: 87.8%
Average % over (under) / Sunday: (12.2%)
Debt Envelope for 13 Weeks: $789.88
Online Giving / Debt Envelope: $195.00
Debt Reduction Collection Income: $984.88
NET (SHORTFALL) TO DATE: ($479.49)