Father Steve Adrian 3/22/2020 One of my favorite authors is Flannery O’Connor, and she writes short stories that she’s written a few novels. She comes from the South, from Georgia. And in one of her short stories, she talks about the Gospel in Mark, which is the parallel to the one that the church […]
The Gospel for March 22nd 2020
Father Steve’s Gospel Reading from 3/22/2020 John Chapter 9 The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, according to John. Glory to you, lord. As Jesus passed by, he saw a man born blind, and his disciples asked him, “Who has sinned, this man or his parents, […]
Fr. Steve Bible Study: The Gospel of St. Matthew, March 14, 2020
Fr. Steve Adrian continues teaching about the gospel of St. Matthew. This series of lectures is about the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Below are all three sections of the bible study session recorded on March 14, 2020, at the Church of St. Matthew. Audio files (parts 1, 2 and 3): Section 1. Use […]
Stations of the Cross 3-16-2020
https://st-matts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stations-of-the-Cross-3-16-2020-St-Matthew.mp3 Stations of the Cross Also known as The Way of the Cross* Song: At the Cross Her Station Keeping (additional verse sung after each station) At the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping. Close to Jesus to the last. In her heart His sorrow sharing, all His bitter anguish bearing, […]
Our response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 17, 2020 Dear parishioners: I know you are well aware of the COVID-19 virus and its effect on all of our lives. I have had conversations with Fr. Steve and Fr. Banker, our parochial administrator. We have decided to “close our doors” for the next two weeks [at least]. We will re-look at the […]
March 17 through April 3: closures, cancellations and postponements due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Most of our church activities will either be cancelled or postponed, from now until Friday, April 3 (a little over two weeks). The COVID-19 outbreak is “fluid.” Fr. Steve and parish staff will revisit the situation as it unfolds and later make an announcement regarding Holy Week and Easter. Closed/cancelled: Parish office, weekend Masses, weekday masses and […]
St. Matthew’s 31st Annual Lenten Fish Fries Continue!
Changes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: On March 20 & March 27 will be doing Drive-up only, no Dine-in service. Pick up on Hall Ave. in front of the church and at the Social Hall entrance at the back of the church. Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and fried wild caught Alaskan Pollock, baked […]
POSTPONED: Fr. Steve’s Bible Study of the Gospel of St. Matthew
Father Steve Adrian’s continuing bible study sessions exploring the Gospel of Matthew, previously scheduled for March 21 and 28, are POSTPONED. Please check back after April 1 for rescheduled times. Click here to see the first series of presentations on the Gospel of St. Matthew
POSTPONED: Ham Bingo March 28, 2020 – sponsored by the Men’s Club
POSTPONED! Due to the Coronavirus pandemic we are postponing our Ham Bingo event. We will have a bingo event in the future but with a different theme. Come join us for Ham Bingo on Saturday, March 28th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You could win your Easter ham or cash prizes Fun for all ages […]
Community of Saints news 3-15-2020
Our school Lent Committee organized some amazing ways to recognize Lent this year. In our main entrance hallway, we have a beautiful student-created prayer chain. This prayer chain includes individual students’ prayer intentions during lent. Reconciliation will be available for students in grades 3-8, and we will also have a whole school Stations of the […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 3-15-2020
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 4 continuing opportunities. FISH FRY Our Lenten Fish Fry has begun! […]
March 22 Confirmation postponed
THE MARCH 22 CONFIRMATION HAS BEEN POSTPONED Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Confirmations have been discontinued at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The March 22 Confirmation location had been switched from the Cathedral to St. Matthew’s, with Fr. Steve as celebrant. However, as of March 17 we are cancelling or postponing most events, liturgies and […]
Community of Saints news 3-8-2020
Community of Saints had a blast helping out at the St. Matthew Fish Fry last Friday night. Thank you to the St. Matthew Men’s Club for all of your support and allowing COS to be a part of this amazing community event. We think we had over 40 volunteers, including current families, as well as […]
Faith Formation news: Community Brunch and Confirmation Blessing 3-8-2020
Community Brunch and Confirmation Blessing: Our Confirmation candidates were blessed during the 10:15 Mass on Sunday, March 8. All were invited to the Social Hall after the service for a free brunch (free-will offerings were accepted). Confirmation families had a meeting during the meal. Our 15 Confirmation candidates from the Faith Formation program and Community […]
Canceled: SPCO concert Thursday, March 12, 2020, 7 pm
This event was canceled ANOTHER MUSICAL OFFERING THIS WEEK! The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony in a program called “Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony: What Makes it Great?” – hosted by Rob Kapilow. Thursday, March 12. 7:00 pm at the Church of St. Matthew. The site for this concert, originally scheduled for Humboldt […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 3-8-2020
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 4 continuing opportunities. FISH FRY Our Lenten Fish Fry has begun! […]
Men’s Club News March 2020
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 11, in St. Matthew’s Social Hall. Board meeting starts at 7 pm and the general meeting starts at 8pm. All are welcome to participate in both meetings. Menu – We will be having snacks during Lent Fish Fries The Lenten fish fries started last Friday February 28th and will run thru […]
Catholic Services Appeal 2020
Serve the poor, support life and strengthen the faith! Video for the 2020 Catholic Services Appeal. More info here: csafspm.org Prayers of the Faithful for 2020 CSA (To be used February 1 through March 8) For our neighbors in need who receive help from the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation. May we join in serving the […]
The sounds and sights of St. Matt’s: two ways to memorialize
We now offer two ways to memorialize or honor a special person or event. We continue to offer the opportunity to have the church bells ring one day in memory or in honor of someone special. Now, you may also have the sanctuary lamp in the church or chapel burn for a week in memory […]
Community of Saints news 2-16-2020
Our annual Night of Community with the theme of Roaring Twenties was a huge success! We project we had close to 150 people attend. Our guests had a great time, and we will share the outcome of our fundraiser once we finalize numbers. During Catholic Schools Week, Amari Muhammad in fifth grade was our COS […]
Lenten Fish Fries 2020
St. Matthew’s 31st Annual “All You Care To Eat” Lenten Fish Fries Every Friday, February 28 through April 10, 2020 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. · Baked and fried wild caught Alaskan Pollock, baked potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll, beverage and dessert. Grilled cheese and spaghetti available as non-fish option. Adults $12 • Seniors $11 • […]
90 Days of Lent and Easter 2020
We invite you to the Church of Saint Matthew for liturgies, sacraments, devotions, scripture study and fish fries during this season of reconciliation, hope and joy. Bookmark this page or download the flyer. Download St. Matthew 90 Days of Lent and Easter schedule (PDF document) LENT Ash Wednesday Masses Wednesday Feb 26 8:00am & 7:00pm […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 2-16-2020
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 5 continuing opportunities. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AT CERENITY CAMPUS Eucharistic Ministers to […]
Fr. Steve’s Bible Study, Gospel of St. Matthew, all sessions, December 7, 14 and 21, 2019
Fr. Steve Adrian teaches about the Gospel of St. Matthew. Here is a complete playlist of all of his presentations at the Church of St Matthew on December 7, 14 and 21, 2019. In the YouTube playlist below, you can select any one of the 9 videos by clicking on the “hamburger” icon in the […]
Archdiocese Disciplemaker Survey – we invite your participation!
ARCHDIOCESAN SYNOD PARTICIPATION Pray each day for the success of the Synod. Attend one of the Listening Sessions. We invite you to complete the Disciplemaker Index Survey. This will give the Archbishop a snapshot of the spirituality of the archdiocese. It is anonymous. Your e-mail address will not be captured. This survey is available during […]
Music concerts at St. Matthew’ Church, February-April 2020
Eight classical music concerts are being presented on St. Paul’s West Side community, Fall of 2019 through Spring of 2020. Here are the remaining concerts which will take place at the Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55107. Note: The March 12 SPCO concert (listed below) was originally scheduled for Humboldt […]
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 2-9-2020
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 5 continuing opportunities. PRAYER LEADER FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Need […]
Men’s Club News February 2020
Next meeting: Wednesday, February 12, in St. Matthew’s Social Hall. Board meeting starts at 7 pm and the general meeting starts at 8pm. All are welcome to participate in both meetings. Menu – Something good! Fish Fries The Lenten fish fries will start Friday February 28th and run thru Friday April 10th, 2020. We will […]
The Composer Is Dead! February 9, 2020: Family-Friendly Concert by Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Presents a Special 1-Hour Family-Friendly Concert: The Composer Is Dead! Sunday, February 9 at 3pm Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107 William Schrickel, conductor Jake Endres, narrator Nathaniel Stookey/Lemony Snicket – The Composer Is Dead John Williams – Star Wars Suite – The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) Jake Endres returns […]
Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses
Are you or a member of your family unable to attend a weekend mass? We have ministers who will bring Communion to the home. They receive a pyx with a host, at the end of the Saturday & Sunday masses. They are then sent out with the blessing of the parish community. They will visit […]
Electronic donations
Thanks to all those who donate through the process of EFT [electronic funds transfer] whereby the money is transferred from your bank account to the Church’s bank account at BankCherokee. You can donate weekly, once a month, or twice a month. Please call John Riehle at the parish office with your questions. You can also […]
2-7-20: Young Adult Winter Weekend at Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort
February 7-9 at Cascade Resort and Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort In the spirit of St. John Paul II, Into the Deep invites you to join Fr. Aric Aamodt and Jen Messing for a 3-day winter getaway. This event will bring together young adults from around the Twin Cities area and beyond to share common interests, […]
Community of Saints news 1-12-2020
Community of Saints focused on prayer, community and service this Advent Season. Students and staff gathered for weekly prayer services and also read about the story of baby Jesus in our daily morning prayers. We also hosted Las Posadas at school as well as at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. School families were encouraged […]
2-1-20: NET Lifeline Mass with Archb. Hebda & Fr. David Blume
Vocations Focus – “Is God Calling You” Saturday, February 1, 6-9 p.m. at NET Ministries 110 Crusader Ave. W., West St. Paul, MN For 8th-12th graders in Minnesota! NET Ministries celebrates Net Lifeline with a focus on Vocations. Archbishop Hebda will celebrate the Lifeline Mass. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Father David Blume, Director of Vocations will team […]
Fr. Steve’s Bible Study, Gospel of St. Matthew, 12-7-2019
Fr. Steve Adrian teaches about the Gospel of St. Matthew. His presentation was at the Church of St Matthew on December 7, 2019.
