Many of you are familiar with Mwamba, as St. Matthew’s has partnered with them for many years to provide secondary school scholarships to children in Kenya. The Bishop of the Diocese of Kitale, Rt. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chemengich and his wife, Dorcas, founders of the organization, will be worshiping with us on September 29th at the 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. services. They will provide updates on the foundation’s work and be available for questions.
We will once again be partnering with St. John’s Church to provide school supplies in support of the students at Davenport Elementary School (formerly Gotwals) in Norristown.
Please bring in your donations no later than Sunday, August 11th.
Donations can be placed in the marked bin outside the kitchen, and we will deliver them to St. John’s.
Through Labor Day weekend, we will be collecting funds to support rescue and rebuilding efforts on the island of Maui following their devastating wildfires. You may place donations in the offering plate, mail a check to the office (please note Hawaii Relief on checks), or donate online here: tinyurl.com/SMEC-HawaiiRelief
Please help us provide the students of Gotwals Elementary School in Norristown with the supplies they need to start their school year. There are flyers on the table in the narthex with the list of items needed. Please place donations in the marked bin outside the kitchen, and we will deliver them to St. John’s.
School Uniforms (children’s sizes 4-12)
College Settlement’s annual spring clean up day is Saturday, May 6th. St. Matthew’s will be joining in their efforts to prepare the camp for summer. We will meet at the camp (593 Witmer Rd, Horsham, PA) at 8:45 a.m. Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex, or contact the office @ 215.646.4092, if you plan on attending. We will take care of registration. For additional details, please see the flyer by the sign-up sheet.
St. Matthew’s will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on May 22, 2023 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Please go here: https://tinyurl.com/SMEC-BloodDrive to register online.
There will also be people available after each service on April 30th and May 7th to help you reserve a time slot. More information can be found on the table in the narthex.
The Horsham Interfaith Coalition (HIC) has a Clothes Bank located at Riverside Church, serving our local community. HIC is holding their first Lenten Clothes Drive to stock the Clothes Bank with infant and children’s clothing (boys and girls 6 months through 12 years old), specifically pants, tops, sweatpants, parkas/hoodies, pajamas, coats, and NEW underwear and socks. A collection box will be placed outside the kitchen/parish hall doors.
Mattie Dixon was blessed by generous food donations during the holiday season. Therefore, they are still requesting non-food items. Specifically, they need: laundry detergent, dish detergent, all forms of toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), Poise pads, toilet paper, tissues, and plastic cups and utensils. Offerings can be placed in the bins located outside the kitchen or narthex doors.
We have been called by Father Rodney to consider how we might use our time and talents to serve God at St. Matthew’s. There are many ministry opportunities that you might consider. We especially need help in the following areas: Outreach, Inreach, Welcome (Newcomers), Counters, Acolytes, Ushers, and Fellowship. If you would like more information about these ministries, please contact Carolyn Bedics at parishmanager@saintmattsec.org, or 215-646-4092.
Every year, St. Matthew’s is especially generous in contributing to the Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard food drive for Thanksgiving meals for those in need. You may place food contributions in the bins under the coat rack outside the kitchen, or in the bins located outside the church doors of the lower parking lot. Below is the wish list to provide meals for those less fortunate. Please drop off food by Sunday, November 13th so food may be delivered to the pantry.
Thanksgiving Wish List
Roasting Pan with handles
Gravy (can or jar)
Stuffing (box or bag)
Fresh Rolls
Mashed Potatoes (box)
Cranberry Sauce (can)
French’s Fried Onions
Apple or Pumpkin Pie
Sweet Potatoes or Yams (can)
Green Beans (can)
Cream of Mushroom Soup (can)
Ongoing Wish List
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard, other condiments
Ground Coffee
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Juice and Juice Boxes
Canned Chili
Cooking Oils
Canned Pear & Pineapple
Boxed Potatoes
Granola Bars
All-purpose Cleaners
Laundry Detergent
Napkins
Diapers Sizes 5 & 6
Baby Wipes
Paper Plates
Plastic Cups
Dishwashing Soap
Shampoo & Conditioner
