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Saint Matthew's Catholic Church
East Stroudsburg, PA
HABEMUS PAPAM
Saint Matthew Parish rejoices with the entire Church and the world that Pope Leo XIV has been elected as successor to Pope Francis. We join in praying for His Holiness Pope Leo and continue to pray in gratitude for the service of Pope Francis.
Ad multos annos, Pope Leo
Bishop Bambera's Statement on Election of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Biography of the Pope Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.
Prayer for the new Pope
It is an invitation to raise our prayers that the pontificate of Robert Prevost may be enlightened and guide the faithful on their way.
Upcoming Events
PARISH NEWS
Baby & Me
The program is designed for all babies, toddlers & parents to enjoy especial time with your children on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, from 10 am until 12 noon in the classroom (201)
College & 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 or campusministry@stmatthewspa.org
Vacation Bible School
July 21st - 25th, 2025
Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good is all about exploring God’s goodness through an epic African safari adventure while celebrating a ferocious faith that powers us through this wild life! Kids will have tons of fun, all while being presented the gospel through activities such as the Imagination Station, the Hungry Herd Cafe, Stampede Sports, Safari Celebration and SO much more!
ST. MATTHEW'S FESTIVAL 2025
Join us for a fun weekend of great FREE entertainment, delicious homemade international food, MEGA 50/50, prize BINGO, Raffles, Beer & Wine Garden, Kids games and more!!
Friday, Aug 8th, Saturday Aug 9th & Sunday Aug 10th.
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.
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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