Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild Mattie J.T. Stepanek Memorial Mass Msgr. John J. Enzler to Celebrate Memorial Mass for Mattie J.T. Stepanek on 19th Anniversary of his Death - Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:30 pm Mattie, a young teen of the Archdiocese of Washington, never reached his 14th birthday, yet his spiritual writings and life of faith endures. Join the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild in celebrating Mattie’s life and how to say YES to God at his Memorial Mass on Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 pm at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895). Guild materials and Guild Directors will be on hand after Mass to share Mattie's life and the Guild's activities. For more information, visit MattieMatters.org. Mattie believed that his purpose was to be a ‘messenger’ shaping with words what God placed in his heart for the good of our world. Mattie’s brief life had many physical and financial challenges, yet he accomplished a great deal, writing six bestselling books of poetry and one bestselling book on peacemaking. Mattie continues to inspire tens of thousands around the world with his message that “life is worthy, hope is real, peace is possible and prayer is powerful.”