One great weekend September 23-24: Two family entertainment events! Bingo Saturday, September 23rd – 5:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at 5:00. Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers on the Big Screen Sunday, September 24th – 11:30 a.m. Food is available from the Men’s Club. Bring a dish to share if you […]
News and Events September 24, 2023
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK As we return to pre pandemic normalcy, we will again offer blood pressure checks after Masses on the third weekend of the month. The next blood pressure check will take place the weekend of October 14 and 15. ST. MATTHEW MEN’S CLUB The next Men’s Club meeting is Wednesday, October 11 at […]
Faith Formation News 9-24-2023
FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION CLASSES ARE OPEN: Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes have begun for public school students, and registration is open for a few more weeks. Download the registration form from www.st-matts.org/faith-formation/ or complete a hard copy registration form when you bring your students to class on Wednesday, September 27. Students in grades […]
Boy Scout Troop 288 News, 9-24-2023: First year free or discounted; wreath and popcorn sale
JOIN BOY SCOUT TROOP 288 Boy Scout Troop 288, chartered by the Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (COS), has some spots available to join the Troop. The FIRST 2 boys, age 10 or in the 5th grade and above who sign up will have their registration fee, a $205.00 value, paid for the first […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 24, 2023
Today, Sunday, September 24, is the holiest day of the year for our Jewish neighbors. The time of repentance, begun on September 15 culminates today, the Feast of Yom Kippur, beginning at sundown on Sunday evening. On the day before Yom Kippur, a special and bountiful meal is enjoyed with candle lighting at the end […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-24-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 24, 2023
BAPTISM & TOGETHERNESS A couple of weeks ago, Fr. Steve’s homily noted that “Liturgy holds us together.” Indeed! I saw a lot of togetherness at last Sunday’s 10:15 Mass, when our community witnessed the baptism of Isaac Adrian Czaia, son of Zach and Cristina. In addition to our regular 10:15 Mass goers, many of Zach […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 17, 2023
UNITY, LIBERTY, LOVE In a recent homily, Fr. Steve quoted St. Augustine: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, love.” That quote really caught my attention. It’s memorable. I first saw it many years ago. My daughter Bea was playing in a piano recital at a Moravian church, where the quote was […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-17-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 17, 2023
We are immersed in a culture that is individualistic and happiness is seen as immediate self-gratification. Often the current philosophy is: “In this culture there is no such thing as justice or equality; there is no God-reality, the earth is there for me to use and enjoy as I wish. There is only the present […]
Rosary Society Meeting, September 12, 2023
All adult women are invited to the next Rosary Society meeting, which will be held Tuesday, September 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, in the lower level of the Parish Center. You can park in and enter the lower level from the parking lot. This will be the first meeting of our program year. The focus of this […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-10-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: As we continue to return to pre-COVID “normalcy” we would like to again offer blood pressure checks once a month. As in the past, blood pressure will be checked after Masses on the third weekend of the month. If you are trained and qualified […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 10, 2023
RECAPPING THE LATEST STAFF NEWS . . . (1) Cristina Czaia has been hired as our new Director of Music & Liturgy, effective September 5. She’s replacing Jill Kilzer, who’s retiring October 2. (2) Youth Minister We continue to search for a youth minister to serve our parish and St. Stan’s. (Interviews have begun.) In […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 10, 2023
We stand on the threshold of a new school year. As a priest, each year of my life’s work has been an involvement in Sundown on Friday, September 15 is a Great Sabbath for our Jewish neighbors and friends; September 15 is not only the Sabbath, it is also Rosh Hashanah (literality “the head of […]
Strawberry Cleaning Thank You 2023
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who gathered in the Social Hall 12 mornings during the State Fair. As we have done for many years, they came to clean strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the fair. Many parishioners brought their relatives & friends to help. […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-3-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 STRAWBERRIES: We have finished 11 days of strawberry cleaning! We have one more day, Sunday, September 3 to clean berries. Our parish is cleaning strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the Minnesota State Fair. We begin cleaning around 8:00 AM and are usually finished about […]
St. Stanislaus Fall Festival and Turkey Dinner 9-10-2023
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Community of Saints Regional Catholic School News 9-3-2023
COS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (COS) is still accepting registration for kindergarten students for Fall of 2023. This award winning school offers generous financial assistance thanks to the strong support of St. Matthew’s parish and alums. No family is turned away because of tuition. Additionally, Kindergarten students are considered “New” students and […]
Faith Formation News 9-3-2023
FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Families with students in grades K-10 attending public schools, please register your children for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes for the 2023-2024 school year. The registration form is available at www.st-matts.org/faith-formation/ and at the Parish Center front desk. This is also the time to sign up children […]
Volunteering with Loaves and Fishes
Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. We are guided by our vision that all people – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, or ethnic background – deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect. Our volunteers work with […]
News and Events September 3, 2023
BREAKFAST HOSTED BY THE MINUS FAMILY On Sunday, September 10 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 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 […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – September 3, 2023
WELCOME, CRISTINA! In last week’s bulletin, we announced the October retirement of Jill Kilzer, our long-time director of music and liturgy. Thank you, Jill, for your many years of service! This week, I’m happy to announce that we are hiring Cristina Czaia as our new director of music and liturgy. She’ll begin work in September, […]
Reflection from Father Steve – September 3, 2023
We stand on the threshold of a new school year. As a priest, each year of my life’s work has been an involvement in Tomorrow, September 4th is Labor Day – the last day of the State Fair, the beginning of meteorological Fall, the last day of summer vacation for tomorrow it is back to […]
Community of Saints State of the School Report 2022-23
Download full 8-page report (PDF file): Community-of-Saints-State-of-the-School-2022-23 Mission and Vision We are committed to providing every one of our students a sense of belonging within a community rooted in faith, inclusivity, and love. Together with their families, we create a foundation to achieve excellence by developing their unique God-given talents. From the Principal Dear Community […]
Reflection from Father Steve – August 27, 2023
We stand on the threshold of a new school year. As a priest, each year of my life’s work has been an involvement in school. Schools are, among other things, academies for citizen development. In a free society, that depends on the involvement of the citizenry, an educated, a schooled people are essential. Both private […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – August 27, 2023
THANK YOU, JILL! Jill Kilzer, our music and liturgy director since 2007, is retiring October 2. Many thanks, Jill, for your years of dedicated service to St. Matt’s. And congratulations on your retirement! All the best to you and Bill! Ever since I began work at St. Matt’s in 2021, I’ve been grateful to Jill […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-27-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 STRAWBERRIES: We have finished four days of strawberry cleaning! We will continue to clean berries every morning through Sunday, September 3. Our parish is cleaning strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the Minnesota State Fair. We begin cleaning each day around 8:00 AM and are […]
Faith Formation Teachers Needed 2023-2024
The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-24 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their […]
News and Events August 20, 2023
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE DONATIONS This weekend is the monthly Neighborhood House collection. During the month of July 2023, St. Matthew donated 98 pounds of food. Thank you for your generosity! COS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (COS) is still accepting registration for kindergarten students for Fall of 2023. This award winning school offers […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-20-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 STRAWBERRIES: In just three days, we will begin cleaning strawberries! Keep Wednesday, August 23 – Sunday, September 3 open! Our parish has again been asked to clean strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the Minnesota State Fair! We begin cleaning each day at about 8:00 […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – August 20, 2023
FAMILY REUNION Thank you to all who made last weekend’s Mass in the Park a success. I was sorry to miss it, but I had a good reason: I was in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with more than a hundred of my second cousins and other relatives. Family history: I grew up in Mitchell, South […]
Reflection from Father Steve – August 20, 2023
During the summer months I have written about the spirituality of aging. Some have asked for suggestions of further reading and/or the books I have used in reflecting on “growing older”. On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old, Parker J. Palmer The Word as it Should Be, Gregory F. A. Pierce [I […]
Reading and math tutors needed for COS and Holy Trinity
We are looking for tutors to help in our local Catholic Schools. Dick McGuire, the president of Catholic Tutor Corps, has contacted our parish asking for volunteers who would be willing to help bring students up to grade level proficiency in reading and/or math. A couple tutors are needed at Community of Saints Regional Catholic […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-13-2023
Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: As we continue to return to pre-COVID “normalcy” we would like to again offer blood pressure checks once a month. As in the past, blood pressure will be checked after Masses on the third weekend of the month. If you are trained and qualified […]
Parish Administrator’s Note – August 13, 2023
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT (NNO) On Tuesday, August 1, St. Matt’s hosted its second annual neighborhood get-together. Over the course of a couple of hours, many friends and neighbors stopped by to greet, meet and eat. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success! (I’m thinking especially of bubbles and sidewalk chalk […]
