First Communion Masses at St. Matthew Twenty children from the Faith Formation program and Community of Saints Catholic School will be celebrating their First Communions in May. Some children are making their First Communion at a 2 PM Mass on Saturday, May 14. Others are making their First Communion at the 10:15 AM Mass on […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – May 15, 2022
More Council Reports Our Finance and Parish councils last met on Thursday, April 28. (Councils meet almost every month, normally on the 4th Thursday of each month.) Last week, I wrote a bit about the Finance Council, noting that our finances are generally in good shape. We are paying our bills. Thank you for your […]
Reflection from Father Steve – May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022 Fifth Sunday of Easter This is the 131st anniversary of Rerum Novarum. May 15, 1891 Pope Leo XIII defends workers’ rights and property rights in the encyclical letter Rerum Novarum, the beginning of modern Catholic social teaching. Rerum Novarum is the Latin opening words and the title of the letter and means […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-15-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. 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. To help, contact: , […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-8-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. 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. To help, contact: […]
Men’s Club News May 2022
Men’s Club General Meeting: Wednesday May 4, 2022, at 8pm Menu – Chefs surprise Rock the Barn Dodge Nature Center, Rock the Barn event will be on Saturday May 21st from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The men’s club will be doing concessions at this event, we will discuss the plan at the meeting. Fish Fries Financials This […]
The WolfGang Concert: 7 pm, Sunday, May 22, 2022
RETURN OF THE WOLFGANG! Sunday, May 22, 7:00 pm – Church of St. Matthew Now in its 26th season, The WolfGang reappears after a pandemic drought. We are very excited to perform flutist Paul Jacobson’s new transcription for The WolfGang of Mozart’s last symphony, #41 in C (“Jupiter”). In a slightly delayed homage to Beethoven’s […]
New ministry schedule: send your availablity
We will be writing the new Ministry schedule the week of May 9th. This schedule will begin Sat. June 4th and run through Sun. Sept. 4th. Please let us know by Mon May. 9th as to what masses you would be available, and/or which masses you cannot serve. Thank you for your continuing service to […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-1-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. 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. To help, contact: , […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-24-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. 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. To help, contact: , […]
Spring Cleaning on Saturday, May 7, 2022
CLEAN THE CHURCH INSIDE & OUT Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am SIGN UP SHEET ON TABLE!! Cleaning supplies and some equipment will be available. Bring your own favorite cleaning supplies or tools and let’s see how much we can accomplish in 2 hours. Coffee and donuts will be ready for you!
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-17-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 PARISH CLEAN-UP: Mark your calendars to take part in the parish Spring Clean-up. On Sat Apr. 30th, from 9am – 11am, we will gather to clean the inside of the church and chapel as well as the grounds around the buildings. Cleaning supplies will be provided. If […]
Faith Formation news: Confirmation class receives sacrament on April 9, 2022
Congratulations to the 24 students in grades 8 to 10 who were confirmed through St Matthew on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Pictured here at the Cathedral of Saint Paul with presiding Bishop Joseph A. Williams and Father Steve Adrian are 15 students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School, 1 student from St. Croix Lutheran, […]
April 12: Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
The location of Tuesday’s Rosary Society gathering to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary has been changed to the lower level of the Parish Center. Enter through the parking lot door. The time is 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Refreshments will be available. All are invited!
Men’s Club News April 2022
Men’s Club General Meeting: Wednesday April 6, 2022, at 8pm Menu – Hamburgers, chips, etc. Update to Fish Fries At the last two fish fries, April 8th and April 15th we will have dining in the social hall and/or take out. We will also be serving full dinners both weeks (we used to do fish […]
Lenten Fish Fries 2022: Indoor dining option on April 8 and 15!
On the last two Fish Fry nights of this year, April 8 and 15, St. Matthew’s will be open for INDOOR DINING and drive-up-to-go. St. Matthew’s 33rd Annual Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday, March 4 through April 15, 2022 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and/or fried fish, potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Grilled […]
Holy Week schedule 2022
Holy Week Services All services are in-person. Some services are also streamed. Communal Penance Service Sunday, April 3 – 2:00 pm Palm Sunday Saturday, April 9 – 4:15 pm Sunday, April 10 – 10:15 am (online) Holy Thursday – April 14 Celebration of the Supper of the Lord 7:00 pm (livestreamed) Good Friday – April […]
Concert on April 9: “Consortium Carissimi” Baroque Ensemble
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave, St Paul, MN 55107 Consortium Carissimi Presents MISERERE: Music for Holy Week The concert begins with three Responsori of Holy Week of Roman composer Bonifazio Graziani (1604-1664) with four guest singers from St Paul church choirs joining the ensemble for this […]
Join Us in April to Celebrate Fr. Steve Adrian’s 80th Birthday!
Please help us honor Fr. Steve’s service to St. Matthew’s community and students at Community of Saints. There will be two opportunities to join the festivities: SATURDAY, APRIL 23 after 4:15 p.m. Mass in the back of Church. SUNDAY, APRIL 24 after 10:15 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. in the social hall. Support Our […]
Liturgical ministry scheduling for Holy Week
Holy Week Ministry Scheduling We are going to be writing the Holy Week Ministry Schedule the week of Mar. 27th. Please let us know when you are available to minister. Also any days when you are not available. The schedule is listed below. Palm Sunday: Sat. Apr 9th 4:15pm (Filmed) Sun Apr 10th 10:15am Complete […]
A Prayer for Ukraine
Heavenly Father, From age to age, you have never failed to come to the aid of your people. Bless and protect the people of Ukraine. For those who have fled from their homes, give them comfort and shelter. For those who have stayed to fight, give them courage in battle. For those who have lost […]
Men’s Club News March 2022
Men’s Club General Meeting: Wednesday March 9, 2022, at 8pm Menu – Hamburgers, Brats and Hot Dogs, chips, etc. Fish Frys Fish Fries start Friday March 4th and go to Friday April 15th. They will be from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. All meals will drive up service. Like always we will need help. Winterfest Concession Opportunity The […]
Music at St. Matthew’s
It’s no secret that the people of St. Matthew love good music! Here’s what we have to look forward to in the coming months: SUNDAY, March 6, 10:15 am Mass – A group of young violinists from Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony (GTCYS) will share music with us during mass. SATURDAY, April 9, 7:30 pm […]
Who will answer the call?
The Community of St. Matthew includes more than parishioners. Loaves and Fishes, St. Mary’s Clinic, Casa Guadalupana, People of Praise and Quantum STEAM Academy all benefit from St. Matthew’s presence on the West Side. And these programs serve many people, well beyond the parish membership. We need strong parish leadership to continue to be the […]
Faith Formation news, 2-27-2022
FAITH FORMATION UPDATES Faith Formation on March 2 will be the Ash Wednesday Mass. All students should come to church at 6:45 pm. Parents, please come to Mass on March 2 with your students so that the family sits together as a household during the service. On March 9, students have class in the Parish […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-27-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews seeks additional “Greeters”, for both Sat. & Sun. masses, to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that’s needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. […]
Lenten Fish Fries 2022
On the last two Fish Fry nights of this year, April 8 and 15, St. Matthew’s will be open for INDOOR DINING and drive-up-to-go. St. Matthew’s 33rd Annual Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday, March 4 through April 15, 2022 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and/or fried fish, potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Grilled […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-20-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews seeks additional “Greeters”, for both Sat. & Sun. masses, to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that’s needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-13-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews seeks additional “Greeters”, for both Sat. & Sun. masses, to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that’s needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. […]
Men’s Club News February 2022
Men’s Club General Meeting: Wednesday February 9th at 8pm Menu – Chef’s surprise Winterfest Concession Opportunity The men’s club was asked to have a concession stand at Winterfest on Saturday February 19th. The event will be from 2pm to 5pm, we will be selling the usual items, Tim will give more details at the meeting. […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-6-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: Now that we have two masses each weekend, St. Matthews seeks additional “Greeters” 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. To help, contact: , or […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-23-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: Now that we have two masses each weekend, St. Matthews seeks additional “Greeters” to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew parish are all that is needed. To help, contact: , […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-16-2022
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 FUNERAL MINISTRY: The church of St. Matthew invites you to be a part of a compassionate ministry providing hospitality to grieving families. You are needed to help set up and serve post-funeral luncheons to families and their guests. If you can help, please call either Becky Montgomery […]
First Communion Parent and Child Meeting, 2-2-2022
Community of Saints parents and Faith Formation parents with a child in grades 2 and up who would like to make his or her First Communion this May at St Matthew should attend a meeting and class on Wednesday, February 2. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM in St Matthew church. If you have […]
Faith Formation Class Schedule, January 2022
On Wednesday, January 26, Faith Formation students in grades K-10 have in-person classes. On Wednesday, February 2, ONLY students preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion have class; all other students do not have class that evening. On Wednesday, February 2, First Communion students will meet in church and at least one parent needs to […]
