Outreach

We meet the needs of people beyond our doors through multiple ongoing service programs sponsored by our Outreach Commission and Women of St. Matthew's, and we help support our fellow parishioners through the St. Matthew's Connection. We need your help!

The Women of St. Matthew's

Originally founded as a sewing group to provide clothing for soldiers during the Civil War, The Women of St. Matthew's has evolved into an important resource for our parish as well as for a number of local and regional community organizations.  We are committed to doing Christ's work by serving the Church, our parish and our community.  We strive to promote fellowship within the parish, and actively seek to assist with parish needs and to provide outreach support to community organizations. 

We are able to fund our outreach activities through a number of fundraising avenues, the most significant of which is Art Show: Bedford.  The show has become a local institution over the past thirty years and all of its proceeds are used to support outreach programs. 

Our calendar is a full one.  In addition to hosting the Blessing of the Pets and the Annual Parish Christmas Brunch, we are delighted to be able to work with other parish organizations on activities such as Spring and Fall Clean-Up, Maundy Thursday Supper, Mardi Gras and the Parish Picnic, to name a few.  We are honored to provide hospitality to those visiting our parish and also enjoy providing assistance with the special events that make St. Matthew's so special.  Our ongoing projects on behalf of the parish include coffee hour and the oversight of our wonderful library.

If you would like to know more about the Women of St. Matthew's and the volunteer opportunities available, please contact Michele Schimmel at 914-764-8116.