I'm New to St. Matthew Parish. Where Do I Start?
We at St. Matthews Parish are a faithful and Christ Centred community, located in the neighbourhood of Fleetwood, in the City of Surrey. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called to holiness by sharing our joy of the Good News.
Formed in 1983, our brothers and sisters come from many diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. Our parish provides the opportunity to regularly celebrate the Eucharist together along with other sacraments. Ongoing fellowship is encouraged through 32+ interest groups for every stage of life. We also have three thriving Catholic Schools - a pre-school, an Elementary School and a High School.
We continue to share and grow in our love for Jesus is a life-long journey together. We seek to be holistic and inclusive by supporting each other and working together for the betterment of our community within and at large. We strive to be welcoming to those who do not know Jesus, embracing diversity, caring for the needy, serving one another and being strong stewards to our community.
A Christ centred community focused on growing in holiness together.
A Letter from Father Tien Tran
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On behalf of St. Matthew’s Parish, I would like to welcome everyone to this great family of faith! As members of one family, I invite all to feel at home and get yourselves involved in the life of the parish so that you can truly enjoy the love of God being realized in our united community. Everyone of us is blessed with the gifts of time, talent, and treasure. These are entrusted to us to use ultimately for the glory of God and the benefit of all, including ourselves. The question is how are we to use our time, talent and treasure properly?
First, we need to acknowledge that these gifts are from God. Second, we must show our gratitude for them. And third, we should use them wisely by sharing them for the betterment of all, and most of all, for the glory of God. We all have the responsibility to contribute to the building of our parish community by participating in whatever way we can; be it our time by being present for the different activities and events in the parish; or our talent by doing what is asked of us; or our treasure by offering what we can afford.
I trust that by being involved in different ways in the life of our parish, you will find the fullness of joy and peace in this faith community. Let us therefore, use our gifts of time, talent, and treasure to serve and glorify God and build the Kingdom of God in our parish of St. Matthew’s.
Religious Education for Children (PREP)
The goal of PREP is to assist parents in the religious education of children attending public schools or Home school in Kindergarten to Grade 7 and to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of...
Youth Ministry
Youth are an integral part of the life and growth of the Church. At our parish, we put priority on the formation & spiritual journey of young people. We seek to provide a space where they can...
Catholic Young Adults of Surrey (CYAS)
We are a community of Catholic young adults from St. Matthew’s and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, with an open invite to all local Catholic young adults age 18-35. This ministry will provide...
Bible Study
We all have good intentions to stick with Bible study plans at home, yet distractions provide one reason after another to postpone. Participating in a Bible study within a small group has a dynamic...
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with brotherly companions. It offers the opportunity...
Catholic Women's League
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada (CWL) is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through services to the people of God. CWL members contribute to the...
CFC--Youth
CFC-Youth is a Catholic youth organization and the youth program of CFC (Couples for Christ) whose mission is to strengthen family life and values. CFC-Youth’s mission is described in the 4 Fs:...
Alpha
Alpha is a parish tool for evangelization based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. The same Alpha content is run all over the world by Christians of all traditions and provides a common...Register and Get the Best Parish Experience
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Finding St. Matthew
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
Confession begins 30 minutes before each Mass in the Church confessionals. Confession usually ends about 5 minutes before Mass begins.
Mass Times
Weekend Mass
English
Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Vietnamese
Sunday 5:00 pm
Weekday Mass
English
Monday 8:00 am (9:00 am on Holidays)
Tuesday 7:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am
Thursday 8:00 am
Friday 8:00 am, 7:00 pm (First Friday of the month only)
Saturday 9:00 am
Vietnamese
Friday 7:00 pm (Except first Friday of the month)
Live Stream
We broadcast the Sunday 10:30 am Mass each week on our YouTube channel for those unable to attend in-person because of a “serious reason” or “grave cause”.
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mass: What to Expect
If you have never been to Mass before, or if you haven't gone in a long time, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate and worship together. We understand that it may feel foreign at first, and that some parts might seem confusing. The last thing we would want is for you to feel unwelcome during the service, so we have created a little guide for you to help you understand the liturgy a little better.