St Matthew’s

We are all still digesting the events of the Marathon. Many in our community have been physically scarred. Some have lost their lives. All of us have been emotionally scarred. As more and more information emerges more and more questions will arise. The usual questions of who, what, when, where, how will be there. The question that will haunt us will be why? How could two human beings be so callous and knowingly maim and kill their innocent brothers and sisters? How could such evil intent enter the minds of individuals?  After the initial killings what drove the two brothers to continue the slaughter? Alongside this behavior we saw the heroic, loving and caring responses of so many of our fellow citizens and neighbors. Maybe the two young men did not see the...

Le MEJ – Mouvement Eucharistique Des Jeunes or YEM – Youth Echaristic Movement of St. Matthew’s Dorchester. MEJ – MOUVEMENT EUCHARISTIC DES JEUNES OF ST MATTHEW’S will celebrate their 24th Anniversary at the 11AM Mass at St. Matthew’s Dorchester next Sunday 5 May 2013. The following Saturday 11 May 2013, they are inviting you to a cultural night of festivities that include folkloric dances, songs, poems, live music and refreshment. Click here for more details about MEJ – Mouvement Eucharistic Des Jeunes. Contact Jovenel Alphonse at 617-436-3590 or 617-298-0080.

Originally posted as “Father Joy’s Comforting Voice on Good Shepherd Sunday”. Updated! On this Fourth Sunday of Easter – as well known as “The Good Shepherd Sunday”, our pastor has special words for us: a few words of comfort to reassure us and to pray with us so that The Father “… delivers us from evil.” Father Joy spoke in reference to the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line last week. He asks us to display gratitude to hospital professionals and police officers who courageously provide their services diligently at the time of tragedy.  Finally, he invites us to fulfill our civic duties next week at the special senatorial elections in the State of Massachusetts. Click the play button in our podcast to listen to...

From Father Joy’s Desk - Dear Parishioners: I am sure we are all shocked and saddened at the events of yesterday at the Boston Marathon. This is a time to mourn, to pray, and to be strong in our faith. We mourn for those who were killed and their families. Our prayers and support go out to all those who were injured. Please pray especially for Jean Lucien Daniels, our Haitian music director and his family. They received news last night that his daughter-law lost a leg in the bombing. The eight year old boy who was killed was a member of St. Ann Parish, Dorchester and spent years K1 and K2 at Pope John Paul II Academy and just last year received his First Communion. As Catholics we hold the sanctity of life as the highest priority. No political or personal...

Originally posted as “Do not “be overcome by evil” – Pope Francis and other church leaders say“. Now updated! Our Pastor – Rev. Father William P. Joy – is deeply sadden by yesterday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon near the finish line, which caused the death of three (3) people and seriously injured more than a hundred  (140+) others. He offers his prayers for the families affected by this tragedy, our city of Boston, our country and the whole world; and asks both parishes – St. Matthew’s Dorchester and St. Angela’s Mattapan – and our all church ministries to pray for healing and for peace in our parishes, city, the country and the whole world. Yesterday, our Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley...

Kujenga-Viongozi are the Swahili words that mean, “to build leadership”. This retreat is hosted by the Archdiocese of Boston – Office of Cultural Diversity. The purpose of Kujenga-Viongozi is to develop leadership skills among youth and young adults in the Black Catholic tradition, with Christ at the center of their lives. This weekend is targeted toward youth and young adults (and adults who serve as mentors) who want to share their gifts and talents, explore the leadership seeds God has planted in them and go deeper in their leadership role in the church. Kujenga Leadership retreat week-end 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 26– 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 Bethania Retreat Center in Medway. ($175) per person. Some Financial Aid will be available. Contact...