Dear Parishioner,

     On behalf of the clergy and parish staff of St. Matthew, I would like to welcome you to our parish.  At St. Matthew Parish, we are committed to increasing participation in the sacramental life of the parish, to expanding our ministerial presence in the community, and to enriching the educational opportunities for our parishioners.  We invite you to share in that commitment.

 You may have been attending St. Matthew for a time, and have now decided to register here.  If this is the case, we are happy you have chosen this parish.  If you have relocated from another city, state or even another country, welcome to our town and this parish.  We strive to develop a community where all feel welcome and all feel that their unique talents and experiences are appreciated.  We look forward to learning about you and your family.  As with any family, we also stand ready to assist should you need help because of your relocation or for other reasons.

 We have found that a real sense of belonging requires active participation in the parish.  Quite simply we ask for 1 hour a week of community prayer (Sunday Mass), 1 hour a week volunteering in a parish ministry, and lastly, contributing 1 hour of weekly income (2.5%) for financial support.

 Our parish has been in existence since 1959 and has now grown through to over 2,500 families.  With so many parishioners we are able to offer a large number of ministries and opportunities.  Whether you prefer involvement in prayer groups, service organizations, service during Sunday Mass or helping welcome or educate fellow parishioners, St. Matthew Parish has a group you might enjoy.  I hope you and your family become involved in some part of parish life.  If you would like to ask about any of our organizations or opportunities, please call the parish office at 614-471-0212 or click on the Stewardship tab on the toolbar at the top of the page and it will link you to a parish contact.

 As for financial support, all parishioners are asked to commit to the parish and its work. As a parish, we must be fiscally responsible to meet our expenses as we work to accomplish our mission as Church.  The traditional envelope system or our Electronic Contribution Option are ways to contribute.

 Our parish motto is One Parish, One Family, One Journey.  We live, pray and worship as a people in Christ, imitating His life and following His teachings.  I look forward to getting to know you and walking this journey with you and your family.

Sincerely in Christ,
     Father Theodore K. Sill
     Pastor