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WELCOME TO ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
a historic church rooted in the Episcopal tradition, shares the love of Christ, putting faith into action through worship, prayer and outreach in the downtown community and beyond.
We invite you to join us for Mass IN PERSON and live on Facebook every
Sunday morning at 7:30am and 10:30am
Click here to watch the Sunday Mass live on our Facebook page
Join us for Bible Study
We’re taking a short break. Bible Study will resume in MAY. Date/Time TBD.
Parish Office (Guild Hall), 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Morning Prayer in the Eldergarten (summer only)
Join us next summer when we resume morning prayer service in the garden
Eldergarten, 5901 4th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
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Message from the Senior Warden
The Vestry, after prayerful discernment and consideration, voted unanimously at our meeting last night to elect The Rev. David Manley as Rector of St. Matthew’s Parish, Kenosha effective July 1, 2023. Please join us in celebrating this commitment to an on-going partnership between St. Matthew’s and Father Dave.
The Vestry feels very blessed that Father Dave has agreed to walk with us as we enter this new phase in the spiritual life of our Church. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Greg Parrish – Junior Warden.
Yours in Christ,
Karen Dubiel
Senior Warden
Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue Updates
Bishop Gunter and the Trialogue Steering Committee are pleased to announce that the joint special convention of the Dioceses of Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, and Milwaukee will take place on Saturday, May 4th, at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo. Convention delegates, please mark your calendars!
https://www.episcopalwisconsin.info
Kenosha Chamber Choir Spring Concert, April 28th @3pm
St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha 53140
Shout Glory!
A Collection of Traditional Folk Songs from Around the Globe
Join us for Kenosha Chamber Choir’s Spring concert. With a song list celebrating love, friendship and rebirth, come prepared to travel through time and space while enjoying traditional selections from Italy, Brazil, Korea, Ghiana, Canada, Spain, and the Jewish peoples.
General Admission is $10 per person or $30 for a family of 4 or more.
Bible Study, TBD (resumes in May)
Parish Office (Guild Hall), 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bible Study survey. Your feedback was very helpful! We will resume Bible Study in May. Keep an eye on The Mentor for the date and time announcement.
Morning Prayer, Saturdays, (resumes in June)
Eldergarten, 5901 4th Ave, Kenosha
Coffee Hour, Sundays @ 10:30am (after service)
St Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Wisconsin Marathon, May 4th @ 7am-2pm
Downtown, Kenosha 53140
The Wisconsin Marathon was created to fill the need for a quality, springtime, long-distance running event in the Midwest, specifically, the Chicago and Milwaukee areas. The idea was to create an event with a fun-filled atmosphere that was more about the joy of running, than the stress of competition. Visit wisconsinmarathon.com for more information or view the road closure map.
Special Convention, May 4th @ Baraboo, WI
Ho-Chunk Gaming, S3214 County Hwy BD, Baraboo, WI 53913
Bishop Gunter and the Trialogue Steering Committee are pleased to announce that the joint special convention of the Dioceses of Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, and Milwaukee will take place on Saturday, May 4, at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo.
Special Convention | Trialouge Committee | Watch Annual Convention
Feast of the Ascension, May 9th @ TBD
Chapel 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Blessing of the Garden , May 11th @ 2:00pm
Eldergarten, 5901 4th Ave, Kenosha
Join us for the annual blessing of the Eldergarten on Saturday, May 11th at 2:00pm
Mother’s Day Celebration, May 12th @ TBD
Guild Hall, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Join us on Mother’s Day for a gathering to celebrate mothers, both here with us and among the Saints. All are welcome. There will be coffee, cake, and flowers for the moms.
Soup Kitchen, May 19th @ 4:30pm
Shalom Center, 4314 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Help us continue our partnership with the Shalom Center to feed the hungry!
You will work approximately 2 hours on the 3rd Sunday of the month. As this is an ongoing mission, you can work 1 month, or every month, it’s up to you!
Father’s Day Celebration, June 16th @ TBD
Guild Hall, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Join us on Father’s Day for a gathering to celebrate fathers, both here with us and among the Saints. All are welcome. There will be coffee and cake.
EpiscoWisco Camp, June 9th – June 29th
Waypost Camp, Hatley WI
EpiscoWisco Camp focuses on faith development through activities like: arts & crafts, campfires, swimming, gardening & composting, field games, bread baking, boating, singing, games, storytelling, nature hikes, archery, and low-ropes initiative activities. Daily worship is also key to EpiscoWisco Camp programming. Visit EpiscoWisco Camp to register or for more information.
Kenosha Pride, July 6th @ 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Celebration Place at Harbor Park, 5501 Ring Rd, Kenosha, WI 53140
The Episcopal Church has a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. With that in mind, we will again be working with Kenosha Pride, an organization dedicated to building a stronger presence and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the Kenosha area.
We need volunteers to help set-up/tear-down our booth, and to man the booth during the event. Please use the sign-up sheet in the back of the church, or email the office, if you are interested in helping.
Family Day at the Kingfish, Aug 4th @ 1:35pm
Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha
Join us for a fun-filled family outing on Aug 4th as the Kingfish take on the Traverse City Pit Spitters. More information will be available soon.
Transfiguration, Aug 6th @ TBD
Chapel, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug 15th @ TBD
Chapel, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
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GIVING WALL
We are always in need of the following travel-size items: deodorant, body wash, shampoo & conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash (alcohol-free), lotion, chapstick, hand-sanitizer, combs or brushes, tissues, menstrual hygiene products, and other personal-care items. We’re also collecting socks, gloves, scarves, coats, rain ponchos, foil emergency blankets, and backpacks.
PRAYER SHAWLS & LAP BLANKETS
If you need a prayer shawl for illness, spiritual need, comfort, celebration, or any other reason please call the office at 262-654-8642 to make arrangements. Prayer shawls and blankets are available in the back of the church in the cabinet.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Sign up to sponsor altar flowers in thanksgiving, celebration, or memory of a loved one. Donations of $50.00 are suggested. Use the flower chart in church, or contact the office.
INTERCESSIONS
Please contact the office at 262-654-8642 or email to renew your prayer request,
to submit a new prayer request, or to provide updates.
Come and seek God’s promise at St. Matthew’s Church. The members of St. Matthew’s Church extend an open invitation and warm welcome to everyone to seek and find the love of Jesus Christ. We would love to walk our Christian journey of being disciples of Jesus with you. We believe St. Matthew’s is a place for you to grow and develop in your faith.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
5900 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
Phone: (262) 654-8642 Fax: (262) 605-5526
Email: [email protected]
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