Sacraments
Candidates must be registered parishioners of St. Matthew
To request sacraments in the Traditional Latin Rite, please contact the Parish Office directly:
Phone: (810) 232-0880
Email: stmatthew@flintcatholic.org
Baptism
Baptisms must be requested at least 1 month in advance.
First Holy Communion & Confession
Please request through the Parish office in January or February. First Holy Communion and Confessions are held once per year, typically on the first Sunday in May in conjunction with May Crowning. Initial meetings are held in March/April with a second and final meeting in late April to review rubrics for the ceremony. First Confessions should be made by late April.
Confirmation
Please request through the Parish office by March. Confirmations are held once per year as needed and may be coordinated with other TLM Groups in the state. Candidates should contact the parish office to inquire.
Weddings
Please request at least nine months in advance.
The Parish office handles church scheduling, marriage preparation of the couple, and priest scheduling if necessary. The TLM Community may assist with servers, etc.
Funerals
Please request and schedule through the Parish office.
The Parish office schedules the priest and church.
The TLM Community may assist with servers, etc
Conversions to the Faith
Please request and schedule through the Parish office