ST. MATTHEW’S INVITES YOU TO WORSHIP WITH US
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 Adult Formation every Sunday of Advent
Sun, Dec 3, 2023 – Sun, Dec 24, 2023 @ 9:00am
Parish Office (Guild Hall), 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Join us for Bible Study every Thursday
Thursdays @ 6:00pm
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. We will be working with the Diocese to identify a date for his official investiture at St. Matthews and will keep you updated related to plans for this ceremony.
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
Please join us in praying for discernment as the three Episcopal Dioceses of Wisconsin prepare to make some very important decisions. https://www.episcopalwisconsin.info
Adult Formation & Advent Books
Adult formation will be from 9:00am -10:00am during the Sundays of Advent. The text chosen to guide our reflections this year is: Holy is His Name By Elis His-Mei Lei. This text invites us to explore and take into our hearts the great Advent prayers of the Church. I hope you will be able to join us. Copies of the text will be available for purchase in the church office by the end of the month. The cost will be $15 per copy.
If you are looking for an Advent gift book for family or friends, we still have a few copies left in the church office of our text from last Advent season: Advent in Narnia. It’s a great text to read with children, niece and nephews, grand children, or as gift for the family next door. The cost is $15 per copy.
And last, but not least in terms of enjoyable resources: we will have a terrific packet of Advent materials for your family called: “Be Not Afraid: A Illustrated Advent for Families.” It contains Advent lessons and activities for all ages! The materials for the Advent wreaths and the Illustrated Advent booklets are Kerrie’s and my Advent gifts to our parish family. We hope that they will provide you with prayers and spiritual food for the season.
 Holy is His Name by Elis His-Mei Lei Cost: $15.00 |
 Advent in Narnia by Heidi Haverkamp Cost: $15.00 |
 Be Not Afraid: A Illustrated Advent for Families [FREE] |
Better Way Designs Freedom Party
Saturday, December 9th @ 10:00-12:00pm in Guild Hall
At a Better Way Designs Freedom Party, you can learn how shopping can provide freedom for people around the world. Come see our quality products and enjoy a unique shopping experience while in the company of your friends and family!
Wednesday, December 13th @ 7:00pm
A Blue Christmas service recognizes the loss and loneliness that can be felt during the holidays due to death, disease, poverty, or abuse. It is a service that specifically enables individuals to experience their grief, as well as express what they are feeling, so they can find a sense of calm and hope.
Friday, December 15th @ 7:30pm
The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons that recount the Fall, the promise of the Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass, December 24th @ 7:30am
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Sunday Mass with Choir, December 24th @ 10:30am
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Christmas Eve Family Mass, December 24th @ 4:00pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Solemn Mass (Evening), December 24th @ 9:00pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Christmas Mass, December 25th @ 9:00am
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Coffee Hour, Every Sunday following 10:30am Mass
Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Bible Study, Every Thursday @ 6:00pm
Parish Office (Guild Hall), 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Adult Formation, Sundays during Advent @ 9:00am
Sun, Dec 3, 2023 – Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Parish Office, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Better Way Designs Freedom Party, Dec 9th @ 10:00am – 12:00pm
Great Hall (Guild Hall), 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Kenosha Chamber Choir Concert, Dec 10th @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Tickets: $10 (individual), or $30 (family)
Blue Christmas, Dec 13th @ 7:00pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Advent Lessons & Carols, Dec 15th @ 7:30pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Soup Kitchen, December 17th @ 4:30pm-6:30pm
Shalom Center, 4314 39th Ave, Kenosha
Christmas Family Mass, December 24th @ 4:00pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Solemn Mass (Evening), December 24th @ 9:00pm
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Christmas Mass, December 25th @ 9:00am
St. Matthew’s Church, 5900 7th Ave, Kenosha
Woman’s Book Club, Jan 7th @ 2:00pm
Nellie’s Home. Please RSVP
We will be discussing: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Bring a small appetizer to share.
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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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