St. Matthew Catholic Church

121 Jackson St. Monroe, LA 71201

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Malone has dispensed all Catholics in the Diocese from the obligation to attend Mass. Please continue to pray during this serious health crisis.

Beginning on Saturday, September 12, we will be entering Phase 3. Although during this phase we will be able to increase our capacity to 75 % for each Mass, we will still be under strict social
distancing, and safety conditions. It is still necessary to reserve a place at a weekend Mass during this phase. It is also necessary to wear a mask at all Masses. Please continue to contact the Church Office at 323-8878 to make your reservation. Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience.
Holy Days of Obligation/special events
reconciliation

At this time, by appointment only.
Today's Readings
- Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
  
  Reading 1 PRV 30:5-9
  Responsorial Psalm PS 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163
  Gospel LK 9:1-6
News from the Vatican
- Bioethicists welcome Vatican document on euthanasia: ‘No life is unworthy of life’
  
  Catholic bioethicists have welcomed the Vatican’s clear statement that euthanasia is incompatible with palliative care.
- Cardinal says he has ‘unpleasant’ job of disciplining theologians
  
  The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said his office sometimes has the "very unpleasant" obligation to take action against theologians in order to safeguard the...
- U.N. must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says
  
  Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Pietro Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded.
- Vatican says those who choose euthanasia cannot receive sacraments
  
  As several countries throughout Europe move toward broadening access to euthanasia, the Vatican released a new document reaffirming its teaching on medically assisted death, insisting that it ...
- Saying ‘thank you’ to God is a beautiful prayer, pope tells autistic children
  
  Saying "thank you" to God is a beautiful prayer, Pope Francis told a group of children and teenagers with autism.

Please note: It is necessary to make a reservation for all weekend Masses at St. Matthew until further notice. To reserve your spot, please the Church Office at 323-8878 by noon on Friday. Please remember to arrive at mass early to be seated by our ushers and to wear a mask. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
Social Media

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook.com/StMatthewCatholicChurchMonroe
Instagram: @stmatthewmonroe
Divine Mercy Chaplet

The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.

The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:

A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.

B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.

C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Pray the Rosary

"Love our Lady and make her loved. Always recite the Rosary and
recite it as often as possible. "
- St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Pray the Rosary
Word on Fire
National Catholic Register
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