St. Matthew's Church invites all veterans, their families, and friends to a free Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday, November 8, at 9:00 AM in the Parish Hall. Join us as we honor and thank those who have served our nation with a morning of fellowship, food, and gratitude. All are welcome.

Join St. Matthew’s Episcopal and St. Paul’s ELCA in our annual service.

All Souls Day usually observed Nov. 2nd is the church’s commemoration of all the faithful departed. It is a time to remember those we love but see no longer, entrusting them to God’s eternal care. A time that is more personal and intimate focus than the broader All Saints morning service or Mass.

What to expect: A candlelight procession, music, prayers for the departed, and a quiet, reverent liturgy honoring the hope of resurrection. The outdoor altar will be concluded this evening as part of the service.

What is this season?
All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints, and All Souls normally form a three-day observance that holds together celebration, remembrance, and hope. We honor the saints in glory, pray for those who have died, and rejoice in the promise that nothing—not even death—can separate us from the love of God. Here at Saint Matthew’s because of the preparation of All Souls with the Altar to our Loved Ones for two weeks prior we have more opportunity for community gatherings, storytelling, and spiritual preparation for the season.

Why do we celebrate? These days invite us to:

• Remember loved ones with tenderness
• Celebrate the communion of saints
• Acknowledge grief and hope together
• Embrace the mystery of life, death, and resurrection
• Gather as a community to pray, play, and give thanks as we come closer to the end of our Christian Calendar and prepare for the Hope of Advent.

Join us during this sacred season as we walk together in remembrance, joy, and hope.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

For the Eastern Farm Workers Association's Holiday Campaign

TAMALE BENEFIT

See flier for more information. Orders are being taken now till Oct.30th

Pick-up for Tamales is at the dinner or after Mass

Tickets for the dinner: $15.00

Call the office now until we run out.

👻 You’re Invited to Our Halloween Party!

Get those costumes ready! St. Matthew’s LGBTQ+ Ministries invites everyone to a Halloween Party filled with food, games, costumes, karaoke, and plenty of seasonal fun.

🎃 The Evening Includes

• Games

• Food

• Costume contests

• Karaoke

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
904 Vine Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
☎️ 315-457-4633

🧡 All Ages Welcome!

Invite family and friends, pick out a costume, and join the celebration!

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Please join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat Party featuring music, candy, food, and plenty of Halloween fun!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 900 Vine St., Liverpool, NY 13088

🍬 Food + Music + Trunk-or-Treat

Bring the family and enjoy an evening of treats, food, music, and festive decorated cars.

🚗 Want to Decorate a Car?

We’re looking for participants to join the Trunk-or-Treat fun! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the photo/link to sign up for your car online here https://forms.gle/Ae6VpTtiuT6FC4h56

You can also call 315-457-4633 to sign up or learn more.

Save the date and join us for a festive community celebration!

Gather the whole family for an evening of fun, food, games, and conversation at St. Matthew’s Church!

This Family Game Night features pumpkin carving, along with games and plenty of opportunities to spend time together across generations.

🍂 What’s Happening

• 🎃 Featured activity: Pumpkin Carving

• 🎲 Games for everyone

• 🍗 Loaded tater tots & chicken

• 🥤 Main dish and drinks provided

• 🍿 Bring your favorite snack and game to share

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 St. Matthew’s Church
900 Vine Street

All ages are welcome: kids, teens, parents, and grandparents!

Planning to carve a pumpkin? Please sign up using the QR code on the flyer or sign up at church. or here https://forms.gle/aBmFPQ6KQFpVAfV88

Come enjoy good food, favorite games, and a fun evening together!

Come and share in the wonderful Music.

Tickets are available at the door or through our Coffee House Page Cost is $10 (includes a drink and treat)

Come and support local artist!

Join us for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser supporting the Confirmation Class retreat. Enjoy a hearty meal prepared with care by our parish community—complete with spaghetti, bread, dessert, and a drink.

Tickets

• Pre‑Sale: $15 per adult

• At the Door: $17 per adult

• Youth under 18: $7

• Cash or credit accepted

• Pre‑sale orders must be received by October 1

How to Purchase Pre‑Sale Tickets

Use the link provided on this page to order your pre‑sale tickets.

https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=501d4bbc-0c83-4c10-b79e-18f2da2b62a0. (drop down select Spaghetti dinner Fundraiser)

For questions or additional information, please call the church office at 315‑457‑4633.

Come share a meal, support our learners, and enjoy an evening of fellowship at St. Matthew’s.

$10 suggested donation • Refreshments provided

Experience an evening of renewal through music, poetry, and story as award‑winning harpist, composer, author, and Episcopal priest April Stace presents Aphelion, an immersive multimedia memoir exploring themes of change, loss, wonder, and renewal.

Blending original harp compositions, spoken‑word poetry, personal storytelling, and projected imagery, Aphelion invites audiences into a reflective journey from disorientation toward hope. Through questions of creativity, solitude, and the sacred woven into everyday life, this performance offers a space for beauty, inspiration, and deep listening.

What to Expect

• Original harp music

• Spoken‑word poetry

• Stories behind the compositions

• Visual imagery

• Reflections on spirituality, creativity, and renewal

“At its heart, Aphelion invites audiences to consider how life’s endings can become beginnings.”

Let Us Know You’re Coming

RSVP through our event page or call the church office at 315‑457‑4633.

https://forms.gle/QtdigvxGXNm3LSJA6

To learn more about the project, visit aprilstace.com/aphelion.

Come be renewed.

🌿✨ You’re Invited! ✨🌿

Join St. Matthew’s as we gather in faith and community to celebrate the our Feast Day with worship and breakfast between the 8am and 10:15am services.

💛 All are welcome. No exceptions.

#StMatthews #FeastDay #Community #AllAreWelcome #FaithAndFellowship

🌿✨ A chance to celebrate our network of community partners, our parish artists, share a conversation with parish members, meet some of our new members, and eat some good food.

Time: 6-8pm

Thursday, September 11 • 2–8 PM Rain Date: September 18

900 Vine St., Liverpool, NY

Join us for a fun, community‑friendly Car Trunk Sale on the St. Matthew’s grounds. Bring your treasures, set up your tables, and enjoy an afternoon of browsing, selling, and connecting with neighbors.

Event Details

• $10 cash per car

• Up to 2 tables allowed per vehicle

• Pay upon arrival

• Please bring your own chair and umbrella

• Bathroom facilities
  will be available

• No prohibited items
  permitted

Registration

To reserve your spot, please register your car by September 9. Contact the church office at 315‑457‑4633 with any questions or to sign up.

If you would like to register as a vendor for the Cozmic Bazaar, which will be held the same day on our campus, please contact us for details.

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

Collection Table (inside by kitchen) is always accepting non-perishables for our local pantries. And back-to-school supplies.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.

Vendors spots always available. If you would like to know more reach out to the office.

Space is $30 outside and $20 inside.

🌿✨ You’re Invited! ✨🌿

Join St. Matthew’s as we gather in faith and community to celebrate the Feast of Mary, the Virgin Mother of Jesus.

Come together for a meaningful Mass honoring Mary, followed by a potluck cookout where everyone is welcome! Bring a dish to share (optional) and enjoy fellowship with neighbors and friends.

💛 All are welcome. No exceptions.

#StMatthews #FeastDay #Community #AllAreWelcome #FaithAndFellowship

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

Collection Table (inside by kitchen) is always accepting non-perishables for our local pantries. And back-to-school supplies.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.

Vendors spots always available. If you would like to know more reach out to the office.

Space is $30 outside and $20 inside.

Showing: The Secret Garden (1993)

Come for the Bazaar 2-8pm and Concession Stand from the kitchen opens from 5-7pm .

Then movie begins at 8pm

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

Collection Table (inside by kitchen) is always accepting non-perishables for our local pantries. And back-to-school supplies.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Movie begins at 8pm.

Title : 1993 The Secret Garden

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.

Vendors spots always available. If you would like to know more reach out to the office.

Space is $30 outside and $20 inside.

We are striking up some serious fun and would love for you join us.

Hosted by our LGBTQIA Ministries

All are welcome!

Date: July 21st

Place: TBD (near Liverpool)

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

To sign up call the office by July 16th or sign up on the bulletin board near the kitchen.

Come and share in the wonderful Music.

Tickets are available at the door or through our Coffee House Page Cost is $10 (includes a drink and treat)

Come and support local artist!

Join us for an evening Mass with a potluck cookout.

We provide the protein and drinks. Bring a side to share.

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

Collection Table (inside by kitchen) is always accepting non-perishables for our local pantries. And back-to-school supplies.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.

Vendors spots always available. If you would like to know more reach out to the office.

Space is $30 outside and $20 inside.

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

Collection Tent is always accepting non-perishables for our local pantries. Next month will begin to collect our back-to-school supplies.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.

Vendors spots always available. If you would like to know more reach out to the office.

Space is $30 outside and $20 inside.

Join us for our First Annual Pride Mass
Theme: Love Casts Out Fear

Come experience an evening worship filled with uplifting music, Holy Communion, and a shared celebration of love and community. All Welcome!!!!

After the service, stay for a cookout! All are welcome to bring a dish to share.

We hope to see you there!

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

Collection Tent is always accepting non-perishables for our local pantries. Next month will begin to collect our back-to-school supplies.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.

Vendors spots always available. If you would like to know more reach out to the office.

Space is $30 outside and $20 inside.

“Come check us out! St. Matthew’s will be tabling at CNY Pride as we celebrate our commitment to welcoming all and loving our neighbors. We’d love to meet you!”

Bazaar open from 2pm-8pm

Come on out and support local businesses at our Collaboration with local Bazaar The Cosmic Cauldron , featuring a wonderful collection of vendors and craft tables. A couple times a month highlights a special community‑focused theme.

May’s theme is a Seed Drive — “Give a Plant” Bring a plant or seeds to donate to our community garden. (Pepper, tomato, cucumber, squash, etc.)

St. Matthew’s will also be planting our Community Garden, which provides fresh produce for our Open Table (free meals the last Sunday of the month) and neighboring pantries, so consider donating a vegetable plant if you’re able.

Dinner will be available from 5-7pm through the Church kitchen, with proceeds supporting the ministries of St. Matthew’s. We’d love for you to share a meal with us and enjoy the market while you’re here.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and your local church. Your presence strengthens our community.