Mission & Outreach

Mission and Outreach

Our Parish Mission:

To open our arms to all who seek Christ through Orthodox Christianity;
To present the reality of Christ in Thought, Word, and Deed; and
To strengthen our community through Worship, Ministry, Fellowship, and Love.

"As you go, preach, saying 'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons.
Freely you have received, freely give."

-Matthew 10: 7-8

Christ Washing the
Disciples' Feet

	Bible Studies
	Catechism
	Church School
	GOYA (Youth)/TOT (Preschool)
	Interfaith Dialogues
	Ministry to the Indigent

Philoptochos Society

Prison Ministry

	Inmate Visitation
	Hour Prayers
	Bible Study
	Yoke Fellowship

Emergency Shelter Luncheon Dates: December 6 All lunches are served between 11:00am and 12:00pm.	Halfway Church at the YMCA: St. Matthew's Halfway Church is normally held at the YMCA on the second Thursday of every month.
Habitat for Humanity: December 6 Meetings start at 9:00am.	Sunday School: Sunday School classes are being held on Sundays during the Liturgy. Presbytera Despina is teaching grades 1-3 and Rob Wolfe is teaching grades 4-6.
Catechism: Catechism is currently being held Thursday evenings at 7:00pm at Fr. and Presbytera's house.	Church History Seminar: Fr. Demetrius will be leading a Seminar on Church History on December 4, 11 & 18 at 7:00pm at St. James Church in West Reading.
Emergency Shelter: Serving Saturday Lunch	Prison Ministry: Liturgy at the Prison
GOYA: GOYA Corn Maze October 2007	Habitat for Humanity: Gyrofest Fundraiser 2008
TOTs: TOT Park Outing 2007	Church School: Caroling at ManorCare 2007

Saint Matthew's Greek Orthodox Church
Fr. Demetrius Nicoloudakis, Pastor
P.O. Box 12589 ● Reading, PA 19612 ● 484-955-1334

O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, intercede to our merciful God,
that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.