St. Matthew's Parish
200 Brodhead Ave.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Diocese of Scranton

Mission Statement

The Parish Family of St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Scranton, endeavors to provide a welcoming environment to all. Guided by the Holy Spirit, through prayer and worship, and the sharing of our resources, we humbly strive to witness the Good News and to spread the Kingdom of God.

Parish History

The first Roman Catholic Church in the Stroudsburgs was a frame structure built at the corner of Brown and South Courtland streets on property donated by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Traveling priests served until 1902 when Father Francis Craft, a convert, former soldier, surgeon and chaplain was appointed the first resident pastor.

Father John T. Butler, the second pastor, served until his death in 1943 when Father Harold Durkin became the third pastor. Monsignor Thomas Cawley was appointed as pastor in 1961 and served until his retirement in 1986.

Monsignor John A. Bergamo serves as our present pastor.

Phone Numbers
(570)

Parish Clergy

Parochial Vicar
Rev. Arulanandu David
 

Parochial Vicar
Rev. Christopher Washington

Parish Staff

Parish Secretary:
Vi Gleason

Office Assistants:
Karen Volz
Ann Marie Onken

Maintenance:
Joseph Devine

Pastoral Assistants for Liturgy:

Altar Servers: Msgr. Bergamo
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: AnnMarie Onken
Lectors: Denise Vauter
Cantors & Adult Choir & Young Adult Choir: Ann Mullen
Youth Choir: Melissa Lengua
Folk Choir: Mary Pysher
 

Pastoral Council

Together with the pastor, the parish Pastoral Council inspires and guides parish life and activities. The council oversees areas of spiritual life and worship, religious education, social concerns and activities, administrative needs and parish social life.  Parishioners are always welcome to attend.

Finance Council

The Finance Council is responsible for all budgetary concerns of the parish and aids the pastor in overseeing parish monies, their collection, investment and spending. The Council meets each month, usually on the second Tuesday.

 

Coordinator of Religious Education

Lisa Hoey

Sacramental Preparation:

(Penance & Eucharist)
Annette Kaiser

(Confirmation)
Kevin & Rita Scheirer

Coordinator of RCIA

Barbara Nelson

St. Matthew's

Catholic
Church

Pocono Mts.

East Stroudsburg, PA