If you have anything you would like to put on the church's website (including announcements, calendars, fliers, etc.) please email it to arodriguez@stmatthewhou.org or leave a written copy in the Parish Office on Fridays.

The Safe Enviorment compliance training and renewal training is a condition of employment and for volunteer ministry in our Archdiocese. All clergy, employees, contracted school personnel, volunteers, members of groups, movements, and organizations over the age of 18, who work, volunteer or participate in any capacity are required to complete the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training and a criminal background check before they may begin employment or volunteer activities. In addition, the mandatory renewal training must be completed every five years and a new background check submitted before the five year expiration of prior training.

If you have completed VIRTUS training in the past 5 years, do not create a new account in CMGConnect. 

You will log-in with your previous personal user id from VIRTUS and enter the password 1234. Once you log into your CMGConnect account, you will be able to change your password. 

If you do not remember your VIRTUS user id or are unable to log-in, please contact your local Safe Environment Coordinator or Catholic Mutual Group, direct customer support line at (833) 993-1667.

IMPORTANT NOTES 

You will be required to complete a criminal background check as part of the registration process. Failure to complete the criminal background check in its entirety will delay the approval process for volunteer service. 

Please make sure you enter your legal name as it appears on your Government Issued Id (Driver’s License, State-issued Identification card, Passport, Matrícula Consular).

Amazon will donate a portion of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice when you shop with Amazon Smile. Log in with your regular Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and select St. Matthew The Evangelist Catholic Church as your charity. Thank you!
 
 

 Church is now OPEN for Mass. If you are not able to attend you can still log in to your Facebook account and join in for daily mass with Fr. Martial Oya Tues.-Fri. 8:45a.m. and Sundays 10a.m. English Mass & 12p.m. Spanish Mass. 
                           FrMartial Oya or St. Matthew the Evangelist

Everyone attending mass in the church has the option to wear a mask. If you have not been vaccinated we strongly encourage it.  
El usuario de la mascara en la misa es opcinoal. Si usted no ha recibido la vacuna, le recomendamos que si use tapa bocas. 

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For all who have contracted coronavirus,
     We pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable,
     We pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety,
     We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,
     We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance,
     We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,
     We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world,
     We pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decisionmakers,
     We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.
     Grant peace.
     Grant comfort.
     Grant healing.
     Be with us, Lord.

Amen.

In 2015, the Texas legislature amended several statutes to permit licensed carriers to openly carry handguns (HB910). These changes took effect on January 1, 2016. In a nutshell, HB910 simply changes current law related to licensed carriers of concealed handguns to permit licensed carriers to either openly carry handguns or to carry concealed handguns. Openly carrying a handgun requires the carrier to have the handgun properly holstered. A CHURCH or a place of business MAY PROHIBIT concealed handguns or openly-carried handguns, or both, in its buildings by providing notice under the statute. Notice may be accomplished in several ways: A) One may post signs at the public entrances of the building in a clearly visible manner. The text in the signs must be exactly as the statute prescribes in both English and Spanish. One may give NOTICE face-to-face, orally or in writing, to a licensed carrier that concealed handguns or openly carried handguns or both are not permitted in a building. Written notices must contain the same text as the signs.

Effective immediately, IT IS TO BE KNOWN THAT OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUNS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CHURCH OR ANY OF THE BUILDINGS OF ST. MATHEW THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, HOUSTON, TEXAS. A written and oral notice will be presented to anyone openly carrying a handgun to remove the handgun from the building. If a licensed carrier violates the statute by not removing an openly carried handgun from the church or other building once written and oral notice is given to the person, the carrier may be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 1 year in jail, a fine up to $4,000, or both jail time and a fine. The penalty may be enhanced for repeat offenses. Additionally, the licensed carrier may lose his/her license for such a violation.