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Saint Matthew's Catholic Church
East Stroudsburg, PA
Pope Francis
Dec. 17, 1936 - April 21, 2025
"While we are saddened by the news of the death of Pope Francis, we give thanks for the many blessings that he has brought to the Catholic Church and beyond while serving as our Vicar of Christ.
May he rest in peace and experience the fullness of Easter joy in the risen Christ".
"Fr. Donald J. Williams"
List of Services
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Statement of Bishop BamberaList Item 1
Statement of the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, on the Death of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis’ LegacyList Item 2
Pope Francis left a legacy marked by openness, dialogue, and a quest for reform in the Catholic Church, as well as by his commitment to social justice and closeness to the most marginalized. His pontificate was characterized by a focus on mercy, synodality, and inclusion, leaving a Church more conscious of its mission in the peripheries.
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Pope Francis’ PrayersList Item 3
Pope Francis has offered several prayers, many of which reflect his message of peace, mercy, and hope. These prayers include the Prayer for the Pope, which asks for his health, guidance, and protection. Also well-known is the Prayer of St. Francis, which has been adapted and turned into a hymn.
JUBILEE 2025
The Holy Father has announced the 2025 will be a Jubilee Year. This is something that happens every 25 years. The theme for Jubilee 2025 is Pilgrims of Hope.
PARISH NEWS
BABY & ME
The program is designed for all babies, toddlers & parents to enjoy especial time with your children on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 10 am until 12 noon in the classroom (201)
Youth Ministry
The youth ministry invites middle and high school students to participate in upcoming events. Please check the announcements to learn how to participate.
For more information, contact Ms. Ramona at 570-977-6376
campusministry@stmatthewspa.org
Carlo Acutis:
Roadmap to Reality
In Theaters April 27-29 ONLY
Roadmap to Reality explores the life of the first millennial saint while following teens on a phone-free pilgrimage to his tomb. Immersing them in his story, his passion for Christ, and a search for meaning in a digital age.
Don't miss this chance to gather your family, friends, and congregation to experience this cinematic journey together!
FORMING DISCIPLINES, SHARING GIFTS COMMITMENT CARD
The Forming Disciples and Sharing Gifts process encourages parishioners to identify their gifts, to be grateful for these gifts, to cultivate and use them responsibly, to share them lovingly in justice with others, and to return them back to God with increase.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
By supporting the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you help provide funding for essential Ministries throughout the eleven-county area of the Diocese of Scranton. Through our unity and stewardship, we are able to attend to the physical and spiritual needs of our friends and neighbors throughout northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania.
About us
"Lord, help me to do all that you ask, for as long as you ask, simply because you have asked it of me".
We, the members of St. Matthew's Parish are all servant leaders who strengthened by the Eucharist become stewards of all God has given to us. As faithful stewards we evangelize through our participation in Worship and Word so that we can offer our Service to our parish Community and to the broader Community as we humbly strive to witness the Good News and to spread the Kingdom of God.
Please prayerfully consider how you will offer your gifts of time and talent as you read through this booklet and reach out to the contact person(s) or complete the tear-off to help in our parish mission to spread the Kingdom of God through Worship, Word, Service and Community.
Testimonials
Let's take a moment to read our Parishioners' testimonials
My name is Janine Graziano-Full, and my husband Nick and 3 children have been parishioners. I am fully aware....
Janine Graziano-Full, Stroudsburg
My name is Dave Makarsky, my wife Val and I have been parishioners for approximately one and half years now.......
David Makarsky, East Stroudsburg
My name is Ariette Escobar and I would like to share something with you today. My Husband and I have been attending....
Ariette Escobar, East Stroudsburg
My name is Melissa and I have been parishioner of St. Matthew's for 15 years. I am currently involved....
Melissa
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:15am (Spanish), 10:45am,
12:15pm, 2:00pm (Spanish) & 6:00pm
Daily Mass (English):
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm Noon
Saturday: 8:00am
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Daily Mass (Spanish):
Monday-Friday: 8:00am (Spanish)
Friday: 6:30pm (Spanish)
Saturday: 7:00am (Spanish)
Confession (English):
Saturday: after 8:00am Mass & 3:00-3:45pm
or by appointment
Confession (Spanish):
Friday: 5:30-6:15pm (Spanish only)
Eucharist Adoration:
Tuesday-Friday: 12:30-6:00pm
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm
Office closed Thursday & for daily mass (11:45-12:30pm).
Livestream Mass: Phone:
570-421-2342
Click here to view on YouTube.
Email: rectory@ptd.net
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