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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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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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