20th Anniversary Memorial Mass: A Time for Hope
Mattie modeled all of the Christian virtues throughout his short life. As Fr. Chris Seith said in his post-communion reflection, Mattie “exuded the light of Christ.”
Mattie modeled all of the Christian virtues throughout his short life. As Fr. Chris Seith said in his post-communion reflection, Mattie “exuded the light of Christ.”
Thank you, St. Rose of Lima parish, for welcoming the Guild and those who loved Mattie as we remembered and celebrated Mattie and his virtues. We were honored to have Msgr. John Enzler as Celebrant and Homilist and to be joined by Msgr. Robert Amey, St. Rose of Lima Pastor Agustin Mateo Ayala, Rev. Chris Seith and Deacon Bob Seith.
Please visit St. Rose of Lima parish’s YouTube channel to view the Memorial Mass and the beautiful homily by Msgr. Enzler and reflection by Fr. Seith.
And don’t miss the article by Our Parish Times covering the fundraiser and Mass for some great details and quotes.
“God gives me hope that there is something greater than us, something better and bigger than the here and now, that can help us live.” ~ Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Prayer Basket for your Intentions
As Mattie wrote, “prayer is powerful;” and the Guild wishes to pray for you and involve you and your prayers beyond our 20th anniversary Mass where nearly 500 prayers were blessed by the priests.
Click here to fill out and submit your intention or email your prayer intention to info@mattiematters.org.
Please pray for Mattie and the Guild. You and your intentions are in our prayers.
“God gives me hope that there is something greater than us, something better and bigger than the here and now, that can help us live.” ~ Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Who Is Mattie: Watch our Virtual Conversations Series
Created for the 20th anniversary of Mattie’s death, these four webinars give viewers a sense of who Mattie is and how he inspires people today.
Mattie Matters Virtual Conversations – “Who is Mattie”
March 5, 2024 – Peace / Purpose / Play
April 9, 2024 – Faithful Servant / Hope & Gratitude
May 7, 2024 – Now: Schools Share Mattie & the Virtues
August 20, 2024 – The Mosaic of Mattie
Please contact Kathy Dempsey, President of the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild, with any questions or if you would like the Guild to speak at your school, parish or organization. info@mattiematters.org
Sit and Pray with Resolution Blessing
Composer Joseph Martin set Mattie’s prayer Resolution Blessing to music in 2016. Here it is beautifully performed by the Hal Leonard and Shawnee Press Church Choral.
Mr. Martin, whose music has been performed at the Vatican, wrote, “From the inspired words of young poet and peacemaker Mattie J.T. Stepanek comes this benediction for peace.”
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