738 Pinellas Point Dr. S.
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33705
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Recent Sermons By Father Harry
2nd Sunday of Advent - 10 December 2023
The Tabernacle Explained - 17 December 2023
Votive Candles Explained - 21 January 2024
4th Sunday after the Epiphany - 28 January 2024
5th Sunday After the Epiphany - 4 February 2024
The Sanctuary Bell Explained - 11 February 2024
Church Design and Stained Glass Explained - 18 February 2024
Kneel, Stand, or Sit? - Book of Common Prayer Rubrics Explained - 25 February 2024
Did God Create Evil? - 17 March 2024
Recent Posts
“Liturgical Colors” in Episcopal worship signify our place in the Church Year:
WHITE, the color of Jesus’ burial garments, for Christmas, Easter, and other ‘feasts’ or festival days, as well as marriages and funerals.
PURPLE/VIOLET for Advent (or ROYAL BLUE) & Lent (or UNBLEACHED LINEN).
RED is used in Holy Week, the Day of Pentecost, and at ordinations.
GREEN is used during Epiphany and the ‘Ordinary Time’ after Pentecost.
St. Matthew's conducts the Eucharist at 10:00 am with choir and music. The service is included as liturgical rites in The Book of Common Prayer.
50% off wall art, clothing and books this Saturday only! Lots of new items in stock! The Thrift Store at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is open the first and third Saturday mornings of each month, 8:30 to noon. We offer a wide selection of clothing, home decor, furniture, cookware, glasses, dishes, linens, books, jewelry, accessories and collectibles. Cash only. Donations of gently used items are gratefully accepted during sale hours. We are grateful for our wonderful volunteers and generous donors!
Bishop Scharf is scheduled to visit St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend so that we can extend a warm St. Matthew’s welcome to him!
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