Why did Jesus get baptized?

If Jesus was born without sin, why did he go to John to be baptized? And what do Mother Teresa and Archbishop Oscar Romero have to do with it? Learn more by reading Fr. Dave's homily from January 9, the Baptism of the Lord.

What do you have faith in?

Fr. Dave's homily this week reminds us about the nature of God and Heaven that Jesus shared with the Sadducees. Read his full homily here: http://www.stmatthias-milw.org/homilies/20101107.pdf.

You can read Fr. Dave's previous homilies here: http://www.stmatthias-milw.org/homilies.cfm

God bless!

Nov. 1 Holy Day - of obligation?

This Monday, November 1, is the solemnity of All Saints. Usually, this is a holy day of obligation, meaning that Catholics are expected to attend Mass to celebrate this day. However, when November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted.

While there is no obligation to attend Mass, we hope you will join us for Mass at St. Matthias Parish at either 7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. Or, if it is more convenient for you, please attend Mass at one of our cluster parishes: St. Gregory the Great Parish at 8:15 a.m., or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish at noon.

Also, please join us for Commemoration of All Souls on Tuesday, November 2, with Mass at 7:00 p.m., followed by a social in Steiger Hall.

Save the Date for Casino Night

St. Matthias Parish and School will be hosting its 5th annual Mardi Gras Casino Night on Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., in the Krieg Gymnasium.

The evening will feature real gaming tables of Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Roulette, and Craps, run by friendly dealers.

Early Bird registrations are $35 before December 6th (an $11 value).

Visit the Casino Night page on the St. Matthias web site for more details and the Early Bird registration form.

Sign up for parish photo directory

St. Matthias Parish will be compiling a new pictorial directory, with photo sessions scheduled for January. All parish families are asked to sign up for a photo session. Click below to schedule your photography session:

https://signup.olanmills.com/familyinfo.aspx?chcontract=55687

Fr. Dave's Homily for 9/26

What do The Godfather's Michael Corleone, Archbishop Oscar Romero, and Ebenezer Scrooge have in common? Read Fr. Dave's homily from September 26 to find out.

Fr. Dave's homily for 9/26 can be found at http://www.stmatthias-milw.org/homilies/20100926.pdf. Past homilies are posted at http://www.stmatthias-milw.org/homilies.cfm.

Heading Home

Friday, 2:30 pm, Chicago

We are back on American soil. We are on the bus heading back to Milwaukee.