St. Matthew Catholic Church

St. Matthew Catholic Church Graced by the sacraments and strengthened by our faith in the Trinity, the mission of St.

Matthew is to educate and form our children and all members of our parish family to know, love, and serve God in this life, so as to be with Him in the next. Daily Masses: 7:00am Monday-Saturday; 8:15am Friday

Vigil Mass: 4:30pm Saturday

Sunday Masses: (St. Boniface 7:30am) 8:00am, 9:30am; 5:30pm

Confession: Wednesday 6:30-6:50am; Saturday 7:30-8:30am & 3:00-4:00pm

Livestream Masses: Monday-Saturday 7:00am; Sunday 9:30am
(Livestream Masses do not fulfil Sunday obligation)

06/24/2026

St. Matthew Mass Livestream

06/23/2026

🎉Great news! Tickets are now available for the Beatification Mass of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis and surrounding events happening in Peoria, IL.

I invite you to join me as a pilgrim on this historic journey of faith. Together, we will celebrate the life and witness of Archbishop Sheen and take part in a moment that will inspire generations to come.

Reserve your tickets today at celebratesheen.com and be part of this extraordinary occasion.

May God continue to bless us as we prepare for this grace-filled event.🙏

https://www.celebratesheen.com/

06/22/2026

📣🚨I am pleased to announce tickets for the Mass of Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, as well as events taking place before and after the historic celebration, will be available on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10 am CDT at celebratesheen.com.

The Mass of Beatification is on September 24, 2026, at 2 pm at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church in the United States and throughout the world. The Dome will open early that day for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, and a pre-Beatification program with Catholic speakers and musicians.

In addition to the Beatification Mass itself, pilgrims will have the opportunity to participate in a rich series of prayerful, educational, and celebratory events from September 15–26, 2026. These include Masses of Thanksgiving, visits to Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s tomb, and the inaugural Sheen Awards Gala, all in Peoria, Illinois. Together, these events form the official Sheen Pilgrimage. I encourage you to make a pilgrimage to both Peoria and St. Louis to fully experience this historic and grace-filled moment in the life of the Church.

Due to the historic significance of the event and anticipated attendance from across the country and around the world, advance ticket registration will be required for the Mass of Beatification and select events.

Additional information regarding schedules, hotel accommodations, livestream opportunities, pilgrim resources, and frequently asked questions will also be available at celebratesheen.com.

All are encouraged to attend in person if possible, or to join in prayer and participation virtually as the Church celebrates the Beatification of one of the greatest evangelizers of the modern era. 🙏

https://www.celebratesheen.com/

06/18/2026

🚨Tickets for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Available Next Week (the week of June 22, 2026) 📣🙏

“It is with profound joy and gratitude that I share that tickets for the Mass of Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, as well as many of the events surrounding this historic celebration, will become available during the week of June 22, 2026, through the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation website at celebratesheen.com.

The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is a historic moment for the Diocese of Peoria, and the Church throughout the United States and around the world. The Mass of Beatification will take place on September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Dome will open early for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration, providing pilgrims an opportunity to prepare spiritually for this sacred celebration. Beginning later that morning, a special pre-Beatification program will feature a variety of Catholic speakers and musicians.

While the Beatification Mass will be the centerpiece of these celebrations, it is only one part of what I hope will be a transformative pilgrimage experience for countless people. From September 15–26, 2026, pilgrims will have the opportunity to participate in a rich series of prayerful, educational, and celebratory events, including Holy Hours, Masses of Thanksgiving, visits to Archbishop Sheen’s tomb, and the inaugural Sheen Awards in Peoria, Illinois.

Together, these events form the official Sheen Pilgrimage—an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of one of the Church’s greatest evangelizers while reflecting on his life, legacy, and missionary witness.

As tickets become available, I encourage everyone to begin considering how they can make this historic moment meaningful in their own lives. I invite you to review the schedule, prayerfully discern which events you would like to attend, and begin planning your pilgrimage now. I strongly encourage pilgrims to make the journey to both Peoria and St. Louis so they can fully experience the breadth and beauty of this grace-filled time in the life of the Church. Each event has been designed to help us encounter Jesus Christ more deeply through the witness of Archbishop Sheen.
Because of the historic significance of this event and the anticipated attendance from across the nation and around the world, advance ticket registration will be required for the Beatification Mass and select events.

Additional information regarding schedules, hotel accommodations, livestream opportunities, pilgrim resources, and frequently asked questions will be available at celebratesheen.com when registration opens.

All are encouraged to attend in person if possible, or to join in prayer and participation virtually as the Church celebrates the Beatification of one of the greatest evangelizers of the modern era.”

https://www.celebratesheen.com/

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Champaign, IL
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