St. Matthias Episcopal Church

Adult Book Study
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Parish Hall
Do you ever feel bored, distracted, or discouraged in prayer?
We fail to realize that prayer isn’t a place for us to be good or right, and it isn’t a place for us to perform or prove our worth. It’s a place for us to be honest, present, and known—a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God.
Kyle Strobel and John Coe’s book Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul focuses on these topics. In this study, parishoner Eddie Rodriguez will lead the group as we explore how to fearlessly draw near to a holy God, pray without ceasing (and without posturing), and delight in the experience of being fully known and fully loved.
We will be meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm on June 17th, June 24th, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th. (There will be no meeting Fourth of July week.)
The book for the study can be purchased on Amazon for $11.00.
If you’re interested in attending, please add your name and contact information to the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall. For any questions, Eddie Rodriguez can be reached through email at edrodz2391@gmail.com or phone at 407.271.7817.
We hope to see you there!

Vacation Bible School
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-18 | Church Grounds
Calling All Explorers!
Get ready to pack your backpacks, grab your binoculars, and set off on the ultimate summer adventure! It’s never too early to start planning for Vacation Bible School, and this year, we’re going wild with a journey you won’t want to miss.
This year’s theme is Exploring the Miracles of Jesus: Desert & Jungle Safaris! From the dusty trails of the desert to the lush, green canopy of the jungle, we’ll uncover incredible miracles, discover God’s love, and grow in faith together — all while having a blast with games, crafts, music, snacks, and unforgettable stories.
We will be meeting the week of July 14-18, 2025, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, and are accepting rising kindergarteners to sixth graders. The event is completely free for all in the community, and we will also provide lunch for all the children as well.
To register, please visit our Eventbrite and fill out this application.
Whether you’re a seasoned VBS adventurer or a first-time traveler, we can’t wait to see you there. Bring your friends, your energy, and your sense of wonder — this is going to be a summer experience to remember!
Please reach out to our Children’s Director, Karen Freiberg (freibergs4@aol.com), with any questions.

Annual Church Picnic
2025-04-27 11:00 | Church Grounds
The Annual Church Picnic will take place this year on Sunday, April 27, 2025! We will have one service that Sunday at 10:00 am with the picnic following immediately after.
If you would like to assist with set-up, clean-up, and grilling, or to oversee some indoor and/or outdoor games, please add your name to the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall. The church will be providing hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, condiments, and drinks, and we ask that you bring a dish and/or dessert to share. There will be indoor and outdoor seating, with lots of yummy food and fellowship.
This is a great opportunity to spend time with all your church family members that attend different services. Please contact the Church office if you have any questions.

Holy Week & Easter Schedule
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-20 | Sanctuary
Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 7:45 am, 9:30 am, & 11:15 amHealing Service: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 pmMaundy Thursday: Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:00 pmGood Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025, at 12:00 pmTenebrae: Friday, April 18, 2025, at 7:00 pmEaster Vigil: Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 8:00 pmEaster Sunday: Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 8:00 am & 10:00 am
We hope to celebrate with you!

Stations of the Cross
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Sanctuary
Join us as we commemorate Jesus Christ’s final day on Earth with our annual Stations of the Cross services.
These services are held every Friday during Lent—March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th, April 4th, and April 11th—at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend as we follow Jesus’ journey through Calvary, beginning with his condemnation and ending at his burial.
If you are unable to attend one of these services, feel free to follow along with the stations at home with our Way of the Cross bulletin.

Your Journey to the Cross
2025-03-29 14:00 | Church Grounds
Please join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm, as Janette Dorn presents Journey to the Cross by Faith Bosland for our St. Matthias family and friends.
Meditating on the events of Jesus’ final days and his resurrection can be profound. The challenge for most of us is shutting out the noise and distractions of everyday life long enough to quiet our souls and listen to the Spirit of God. Your journey will be an inspiring, interactive meditation on Jesus’ journey to the cross.
This event will take place throughout the entire campus, both inside and outside. If you would like to attend, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall. Please contact Janette Dorn (jsmdorn@gmail.com or 352.235.5168) if you have any questions.
We hope to see you there!

Ash Wednesday Services
2025-03-05 | Sanctuary
This year’s Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there as we kick off our season of Lent!

Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Dinner
2025-03-04 17:00 | Parish Hall
We are once again hosting our annual Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Dinner on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Join us for some homemade delicious New Orleans and Caribbean foods served to you by the talented “chefs” of our Monthly Men’s Luncheon group.
Please contact Fred Jones (407.325.2256) or Matt Mobley (407.267.2312) with any questions.
More information will be made available closer to the date of the event.

St. Matthias the Apostle Day
2025-02-23 | Sanctuary
Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at any of our three services to celebrate the life of our apostle, St. Matthias.

Valentine's Day Tea Party
2025-02-15 14:00 | Parish Hall
Our Wednesday Bible Study cordially invites you to our first Valentine’s Day Tea Party on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm! Enjoy homemade treats and delicious teas while getting to know your fellow parishioners.
This event will also have live jazz music. Bob Radovich will be playing alto sax and Nathan Mobley will accompany on the keyboard. There will also be a few raffles for all who attend.
Want to Attend? Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased after each of our three services on the following Sundays: January 19th, January 26th, and February 2nd. This is an adults-only event and is limited to 88 seats, so make sure to purchase tickets if you plan to attend.
Please reach out to Diane Gustafson (407. 929.6475 or gdgust@aol.com), Mary Sturges (407.347.8721 or jsturges3@cfl.rr.com), or Margaret Jahreis (352.636.0061 or margaret@gatherinranch.com) if you have any questions.
We hope to see you there!

Annual Parish Meeting, Ministry Fair, & Potluck
2025-01-26 11:00 | Church Grounds
St. Matthias will be holding our Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 am! This year’s meeting will be followed by a Ministry Fair as well as a Potluck Lunch.
Stop by to learn more about our various ministries, volunteer opportunities, and what our future plans for the church are. Feel free to also grab a bite to eat as you peruse all the ways you can get involved!
This Sunday will have one service at 10:00 am, the Parish Meeting will immediately follow in the sanctuary, and then the Ministry Fair and Potluck Lunch will take place in the Parish Hall.
We hope to see you there!

Children's Epiphany Pageant
2025-01-12 09:30 | Sanctuary
Our Sunday School welcomes you to join us on Sunday, January 12, 2025 for our Children’s Epiphany Pageant! The performance will take place during the 9:30 am service in place of the sermon.
Listen as we explore the story of Epiphany as the Three Wise Men travel to Bethlehem to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Everyone has their role (including the congregation!) and the children are all very excited to share what they have been working on in Sunday School.
We hope to see you there!
