Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Winter Haven, Florida
Contact & Location for Saint Matthew Catholic Church
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Service Times for Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Sunday 8:00 AM
Mass
Sunday 10:30 AM
Mass
Tuesday 9:00 AM
Mass
Wednesday 9:00 AM
Mass
Thursday 9:00 AM
Mass
Friday 9:00 AM
Mass
Saturday 4:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
our Church Monitors during the Mass and our Cameras for our live broadcast
Leadership
Fr. Nicholas O'Brien
Pastor
What their website says
Fr. Nicholas O'Brien Pastor
Programs & Ministries at Saint Matthew Catholic Church
About Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Saint Matthew Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Winter Haven with a traditional worship style and a sacramental identity. The parish says the Holy Eucharist is at the heart of its worship and community life. Its ministries include children’s ministry and small groups, and it offers the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for those preparing to enter the Catholic Church. Saint Matthew also maintains connections beyond regular parish life through a Thrift Shop & Gift Shop in downtown Winter Haven, along with Mary Queen of Saints Chapel and a Cemetery/Columbarium.
First-Time Visitor Info for Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship is centered on the Holy Eucharist, which the parish describes as central to its worship and community life. Services follow a traditional Catholic sacramental pattern. Visitor Tips: Those interested in becoming Catholic can ask about the parish’s Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Visitors may also note the parish’s Mary Queen of Saints Chapel and Cemetery/Columbarium.
Serving the community
Thrift Shop & Gift Shop
Clothing
What their website says
we work together with the downtown "Mission" providing clothing for those less fortunate.
Thrift Shop & Gift Shop
What their website says
Please visit our Thrift Shop & Gift Shop downtown Winter Haven
History & building
Founded in 1973
The parish was founded in 1973 and a new church was dedicated in 1977. The current worship center opened in 1999 after the old church was sold.
What their website says
On August 25, 1973, Bishop William Borders, appointed Fr. William Keane to found St. Matthew
Building completed in 1977
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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