St. Matthew’s parishioner Marge Blenkush has published her first novel, The Doctor of Bellechester. In 1959, Dr. Harold Merton, the kindly and caring GP for the rural village of Bellechester, ventures into London to find a young junior doctor he can mentor. Upon his arrival, a self-assured young woman with plans of her own, befriends […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – October 2, 2022
CAPITAL NEEDS Many thanks to all who attended last Saturday’s Fix-It Dinner! Together, we raised $2,000 towards installing safety equipment such as cameras. It was also a great social event for our community. Special thanks to chefs Greg, Steve and Greg for the delicious food! Speaking of safety equipment and other capital needs, you might […]
Reflection from Father Steve – October 2, 2022
October 4th is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. On October 4, 1965 Pope Paul VI visited the United States and spoke at the United Nations calling for an end to the rage of war. Pope Paul: “War, never again. Never again war!” This was the first time a Pope set foot on the […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-2-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah & Isabel […]
Fall Cleaning of Church and Grounds 10-15-2022
Parish Fall Cleaning of Church and Grounds: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. It is time for the annual Fall church cleaning! We will dust and polish the furniture, vacuum the stairs, and wash windows. Outside we will get the gardens ready for winter. This is also an excellent opportunity for Confirmation […]
Faith Formation news 9-25-2022: classes are still open
FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION CLASSES ARE OPEN Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes have begun for public school students. St. Matthew is still welcoming new registrations for students to join the program. Download the registration form and COVID-19 safety plan from www.st-matts.org/faith-formation. Then bring your student(s) to Faith Formation class on Wednesday, September 29. Students […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 25, 2022
Next Saturday, October 1st, following the 4:15 PM Mass, a blessing of animals will take place in the square outside the church, around the Saint Matthew statue. This blessing has been a practice here and is being re-established in honor of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi – whose feast is October 4th. Pope […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 25, 2022
UP ON THE ROOFTOP Last week, Englund Roofing began needed maintenance on the roofs of our Parish Center (PC). During the bidding process, their inspectors praised whoever installed the PC roof years ago. That was nice to hear. Because of that past work of good quality, Englund recommended only maintenance work, e.g., caulking and scupper […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-25-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah & […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Update 9-25-2022
Our young worshippers ages 3 to 6 are welcome to take a Gospel Weeklies Seeds packet to use during Mass and at home after church. These packets are near the hymnals at the front entrance. Each packet contains a weekly lesson specific to the Sunday Gospel, a coloring page or activity sheet, crayons, a parent […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Update 9-18-2022
Our Gospel Weeklies curriculum resumes this weekend, which means the Seeds and Promise packets in church near the hymnals at the front entrance contain a weekly lesson specific to the Sunday Gospel as well as a parent teaching page for that week’s lesson. Each packet also has extras to help our young worshippers ages 3 […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 18, 2022
On the weekend of September 24 and 25 we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Matthew, Patron of our Parish Community. In 1886 The Church of Saint Matthew was established as a Daughter church of the Mother church of German Catholics – The Assumption. Other Daughter churches also sprang from the Assumption – Saint Bernard, […]
Pray the Rosary in the Chapel, 5:30 pm, 9-20-2022
PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US ON SEPTEMBER 20 The rosary is the story of Jesus told through the New Testament. The Mysteries of the Rosary are a collection of scripture passages for us to read and reflect on as we pray. The St. Matthew’s parish community is invited to join the Rosary Society on Tuesday, […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 18, 2022
STORIES AND FOOD I don’t think there’s any coincidence that stories and food are at the core of our Catholic faith life. What do I mean by that? I’m referring to several connected realities. One of them happens at Mass, which always features Scripture stories, followed by a ritual meal. More formally, we speak of […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-18-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah who […]
Breakfast Hosted by the Minus Family 9-18-2022
On Sunday, September 18 from 9:00 AM to 1:00PM, the Minus family invites all to breakfast in the Social Hall in remembrance of Arthur Minus. Come join the Minus family to remember Arthur and spend time with other parish members. A free will offering for the Neighborhood House Food Shelf is welcome.
West Side Paintings: Reflections on a Centennials Project
Sunday, September 25, 2022 2:00 PM in the Church A public viewing of six paintings housed inside the Church of St. Matthew will take place on Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 PM. Fr. Steve Adrian will give backgrounds on why we have the paintings and introduce the artists. The artists, Craig David and Richard Schletty, […]
Annual Fix-it and Community Dinner 9-24-2022
Saturday, September 24, 2022 After 4:15 PM Mass in the Social Hall Dinner begins at 5:30 PM Come join us for our annual Fix-It dinner as well as a community event. There is no charge – but donations are accepted. The menu is pulled pork with your choice of barbecue sauce, a bun to make […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 11, 2022
QSA Update I’m pleased to report that Quantum STEAM Academy (QSA), the charter public school leasing our school building, has increased its enrollment yet again. Classes began August 29, and I recently visited the school to talk with its director and teachers. Now heading into its third year, QSA expects over one hundred students for […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 11, 2022
On September 11, 2001, at 8:45 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-11-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome People who are able to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah who […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 4, 2022
Thursday, September 1st was the beginning of meteorological Fall; and this weekend – Labor Day weekend – is the beginning of the Fall routine. Labor Day is time to recognize the power and work of organized labor in the betterment of social life. Since 1891 the Catholic Church has affirmed the value of collective bargaining […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-4-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome People who are able to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah who […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-28-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 STRAWBERRY CLEANING: This past Wed., Aug. 24th, we began cleaning strawberries for a booth at the State Fair. Cleaning begins at 8am, each day through Sun. Sept. 4th. The owners expect to have twice the number of berries as they did last year. Come as often as […]
Reflection from Father Steve – August 28, 2022
What about this Latin Mass? The Latin Mass is not about Latin. One could celebrate the Vatican II Mass in Latin if one wanted to. It is not the Latin Mass, it is the “Old Mass”. The “Old Mass” is not just another way of celebrating Mass, but an expression of a pre-Vatican II mentality […]
Strawberry Cleaning for Minnesota State Fair 2022
For several years, members of our parish would gather in St. Matt’s Social Hall to clean strawberries for the owner of a booth at the State Fair. We would begin the day before the fair opened and our last day would be the Sunday before Labor Day. Some came every day, some just weekends and […]
Faith Formation News 8-21-2022 – Sign up for classes now
Register now for Faith Formation classes for the 2022-23 school year. For signup details and downloadable forms, go to: st-matts.org/faith-formation Registration for Faith Formation classes for public school students in grades K to 10 is open for the 2022-2023 school year. These classes help children learn about and grow in their Catholic faith. They also […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – August 21, 2022
GRATITUDE I’ve heard it said that we should express gratitude every day. With that in mind, I want to thank everyone who helped out with last Saturday’s Mass in the Park. I know it’s a lot of extra work for musicians, sacristans, food preparers, and others. That extra work contributed to our special tradition in […]
Reflection from Father Steve – August 21, 2022
In the 27th chapter of the rule Saint Benedict wrote for his monks, he writes about the need for the Abbot to care for the weakest. He wrote: “They (Church leaders) are to imitate the loving example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd who left the ninety-nine sheep in the mountains and went in search of […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-21-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 STRAWBERRY CLEANING: This coming Wed., Aug. 24th, we will begin cleaning strawberries for a booth at the State Fair. Cleaning will begin at 8am, each day through Sun. Sept. 4th. The owners expect to have twice the number of berries as they did last year. Come as […]
New liturgical ministry schedule: 9-10-2022 through 11-20-2022
The new liturgical ministry schedule for September 10, 2022 – November 20, 2022 is available for download. Ministry Schedule Sept. 10, 2022 – Nov. 20, 2022 Parish members volunteer at mass as sacristans, lectors, altar servers, eucharistic ministers, gift bearers, and ushers. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator, Mary Leibl, at or 651-453-9870. Also, please […]
Reflection from Father Steve – August 14, 2022
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is a saint because she truly accepted who she was and who God chose her to be. The following, from Bryce Lungren, Wyoming’s Cowboy Priest, writes about finding within your self the seeds of holiness. Father Steve Adrian Father Bryce […]
Men’s Club News August 2022
General Meeting: Wednesday August 10th at 8pm, St Matthew’s Social Hall. Menu – Chef’s surprise Mass in the Park St. Matt’s Annual Mass in the Park and Picnic will be on Saturday, August 13 at 4:30 PM at Cherokee Regional Park. The Men’s Club will provide burgers, brats and hot dogs. Rosary Society will provide […]
Faith Formation News 8-7-2022 – Teachers Needed
FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in Grades 1 to 10 will resume September 21 and we have openings for teachers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn more about their Catholic faith. We need a teacher for […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-7-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GARDENING: We are looking for volunteers who like to garden! A dedicated parishioner has been tending to the garden as time permits. It is too much for 1 person!! We would like to have multiple volunteers, who when they see the garden needs some attention, will take […]
