Author Archives: stmatthewswelland

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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Prayer and Readings – 2nd Sunday in Advent – December 7, 2025

Posted on December 6, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 7, 2025 Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, … Continue reading →

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1st Sunday in Advent – November 30, 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Today’s attendance -> 15  –  last year -> 19 Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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Christ the King Sunday – November 23, 2025

Posted on November 23, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

This Sunday’s attendance  -> 10 – last year -> N/A Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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The Prayer and Gospel – Christ the King Sunday – November 23, 2025

Posted on November 22, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Reign of Christ Sunday November 23, 2025 Prayer of the Day O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for … Continue reading →

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23rd Sunday After Pentecost – November 16, 2025

Posted on November 16, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Sunday attendance today -> 15 –  last year -> 17 Sermon 🔉 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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The Prayer and Gospel for the 23rd Sunday After Pentecost – November 16. 2025

Posted on November 15, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost November 16, 2025 Prayer of the Day O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler … Continue reading →

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22nd Sunday After Pentecost – November 9, 2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Sunday attendance today -> 18 – last year -> 12 Sermon 🔊 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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Gospel and Reflections – 22nd Sunday After Pentecost – November 9, 2025

Posted on November 8, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 9 2025 Prayer of the Day O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep always in our mind the end of all things and the … Continue reading →

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