The Founders' Chapel where the first two pastors of the parish, Rev. Michael McCabe and his brother Rev. Luke McCabe are buried.
Rev. Luke McCabe, the second pastor of Saint Matthias Church
The Church was extensively renovated between 1998 - 1999. From Christmas 1998 to Easter 1999 the church was closed and Mass was celebrated in the parish center. During this renovation, among other things, the sanctuary was expanded, the church painted, the electrical system was updated, the lighting system was replaced, and new sanctuary furniture was donated.
The first floor of the former school building was renovated (2000) to serve as a parish center. A new handicapped accessible entrance was added to the front of the building. A large room was designed for large meetings and parish social events. Two other rooms have been designed to serve as meeting rooms. A small kitchen was installed to provide services for social events held in the Parish Center. Seven small classrooms were made to serve the needs of the parish CCD program.
In 2006 the parish celebrated its 100th anniversary (see video below). Events included a Centenary Mass, a celebration dinner, and an all class school reunion.
Of course, our parish history cannot be reduced to buildings and special events. Most importantly it is found in God's love and grace. This love has been experienced by generations of parishioners through each other, with prayer, in the Sacraments, and through the abiding presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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