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A Christmas Message From National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer

Posted on December 24, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

A reading from Luke: “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.” (2:1) Dear church, we are taught by social media feeds and by the evening news broadcasts to know names … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Eve Service – December 24, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Posted on December 23, 2025 by stmatthewswelland
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4th Sunday in Advent – December 21, 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Attendance today -> 22 – last year -> 21 Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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Advent Greetings 2025 From the Eastern Synod Office

Posted on December 20, 2025 by stmatthewswelland
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Gospel and Reflections – 4th Sunday in Advent – December 21, 2025

Posted on December 20, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 21, 2025 Intro to the Season and Day: Advent and Christmas don’t really work for people who like EVERYTHING neat, tidy and predictable. Today we hear about the upheaval one couple lives through—and we also … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday in Advent – December 14, 2025

Posted on December 14, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

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Gospel and Reflections – 3rd  Sunday of Advent – December 14, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025 Introduction to the Day and its themes: The Third Sunday of Advent is known as ‘rejoicing’ Sunday; the word in Latin. is “Gaudete”. This is the Sunday we hear Mary’s joyous song that … Continue reading →

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St. Matthew’s Community Board Update – December 8, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by stmatthewswelland
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Death of Church Member – Gustav Schafrick – December 2, 2025

Posted on December 7, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

SCHAFRICK, Gustav “Gus” – passed away peacefully at Extendicare, St. Catharines on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Amalie Schafrick (nee Kannenberg) (2010). Loving father of Ron and Jeffery. Dear brother of Ursala Paul (Joe), Erhard Schafrick … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday in Advent – December 7, 2025

Posted on December 7, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Today’s attendance -> 12 –  last year -> 19 Sermon 🔉 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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