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Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser

October 15, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

If you are interested in participating, please contact the Parish Office to receive the form. Please call 651-224-9793 or email us at   Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Letter Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Form  

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Distribution of Food to Anyone who Needs It Event

October 13, 2020 By Kevin Jack 3 Comments

Due to a delay in the truck arrival from Des Moines, Iowa, we were informed that this food distribution would be rescheduled to Friday, October 16. That is what we posted here and on our Facebook page. However, we later learned that the truck arrived mid afternoon on Thursday and that distribution of 2400 boxes […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 10-11-2020

October 12, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  FAITH FORMATION St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program needs volunteers to teach students in younger grades and needs two volunteers at the front desk. Time […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 10-4-2020

October 5, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  FAITH FORMATION St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program needs volunteers to teach students in younger grades and needs two volunteers at the front desk. Time […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 9-27-2020

September 27, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  FAITH FORMATION St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program needs volunteers to teach students in younger grades and needs two volunteers at the front desk. Time […]

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Faith Formation News 9-16-2020

September 16, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Registrations are being taken now for the 2020-2021 St Matthew Faith Formation program and for sacramental preparation for Confirmation and First Communion. Sign up your public school students, grades K to 10, by first reading the COVID-19 precautions information and then, second, completing a fillable registration PDF form. Email completed registration PDF forms to […]

Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments

Distribution of Food to Anyone who Needs It Event

September 10, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

Distribution of Food To anyone who needs it.   WHAT: Boxes (25 pounds) of fresh fruits and vegetables WHEN: Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm [or until the boxes are gone] WHERE: Hall and Winifred [very near Church]   Drive by and pick.   Food is given by the USDA program of […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 9-13-2020

September 10, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS “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  FAITH FORMATION St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program needs volunteers to teach students in younger grades and needs two volunteers at the front […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 8-30-2020

August 27, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS “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   PARISH RECEPTIONIST – ON CALL We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to serve as “On-Call” Receptionists. Occasionally one of […]

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First Communion August 1-2, 2020

August 26, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

Twelve children received First Communion on the weekend of August 1-2, 2020. We had 10 families and 12 children over the two days. Some children are students of Community of Saints Regional Catholic School and some are in our St. Matthew’s Faith Formation Program. The children spent the 2019-2020 school year preparing for the sacrament, and […]

Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments

2020-2021 Rosary Society Brochure

August 15, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

With a Special devotion to Mary, the Mother of God,  our mission is: to exist as a visible Expression of God’s love; to develop friendships and service among members and with the community; to promote spiritual growth;  and to encourage Catholic action. Click here for more information about St. Matthew’s Rosary Society. Attached is the […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 8-16-2020

August 15, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  PARISH RECEPTIONIST PARISH RECEPTIONIST – ON CALL We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to serve as “On-Call” Receptionists. Occasionally one of […]

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Sister Anne Becker Goodbye

July 29, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

Sister Anne Becker Goodbye Sister Anne has sent us the lovely poem below, words to remember, give us hope, peace, and love, most of all to remember her. Peace and blessings Sister!! From Sr. Anne​ Becker July 26, 2020, Feast of St. Anne God of Hello; God of Good-bye by John O’Donohue Gracious God, it […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 8-2-2020

July 29, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  PARISH RECEPTIONIST We are looking for someone to serve as a receptionist in the Parish Center on Monday afternoon from 1:00 pm – 4:00 […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 7-26-2020

July 23, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  PARISH RECEPTIONIST We are looking for someone to serve as a receptionist in the Parish Center on Monday afternoon from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm. […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 7-19-2020

July 16, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  USHERS This weekend, July 18/19, we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we […]

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Social Media Policy

July 7, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

The Church of Saint Matthew has a website, a Facebook page, and a Twitter channel.  In the future, the church may have a presence on other social media platforms. It is important that any and all things posted on the Church’s website or other social media platforms adhere to the policies and practices of both […]

Filed Under: Parish Pastoral Council

Policies and Procedures for the Return to Public Mass, 7-5-2020 update

July 3, 2020 By Richard Schletty 1 Comment

Click here to download the accompanying letter by John Riehle as a PDF file: Public Mass return accompanying letter Click here to download the guidelines as a PDF file: Public Mass return St. Matthew Dear Saint Matthew parishioners: I am sure you have been waiting as long as I have…for a return to “public Masses.”  […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 7-5-2020

July 1, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS  “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  PARISH RECEPTIONIST We are looking for someone to serve as a receptionist in the Parish Center on Tuesday mornings from 9am – 1pm. Duties […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-28-2020

June 29, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

 “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  PARISH RECEPTIONIST We are looking for a someone to serve as receptionist in the Parish Center on Tuesday mornings from 9am – 1pm. Duties are primarily greeting visitors and […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-21-2020

June 23, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

“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  LITURGICAL MINISTERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need […]

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Sister Anne Becker Retirement

June 19, 2020 By Kevin Jack 4 Comments

Sister Anne Becker, SSND  From St. Michael MN  •  First profession: July 21, 1954 Retired from active duty; now in residence at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mankato. Sister Anne has blessed Saint Matthew both as an elementary teacher and as a pastoral minister.  Sister Anne taught at the school in the 1970s and […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-14-2020

June 14, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

“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  LITURGICAL MINISTERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need […]

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The Good News Summer 2020

June 10, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

The Good News from Alums, Friends and Families providing tuition assistance to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School Download PDF: The Good News Summer 2020 Dollar-for-Dollar Match Now — Until June 30! Help us reach our goal to support tuition assistance. During Crisis, COS Supports Students and Families The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on […]

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Cerenity Care Humboldt will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair

June 7, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

Cerenity Care Humboldt will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair next week from June 8 to June 10. Please click on this link https://www.facebook.com/events/2504562689805140 and get the event details. We have positions for nurse aides, culinary staff, and other options including full- and part-time positions. This is a great opportunity especially for high school students who […]

Filed Under: Community Service, Job Fair

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-7-2020

June 5, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

“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  LITURGICAL MINISTERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need […]

Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities

Community of Saints news 6-1-2020

June 1, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

We are deeply saddened by the suffering that our community and nation are experiencing. And we are deeply saddened by the pain those around us are experiencing.  Our school is built upon the values of faith, inclusivity, and love. Our mission is to provide a loving community where our students can thrive. In times of […]

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Paypal donations

May 25, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Thank you to all who continue to donate to the Church. Thanks for those who have been sending envelopes through the USPS; thanks to those who have decided to do it by “electronic funds transfer”; and thank you to those who are donating using Pay Pal. Beginning this week we will list that amount separately. […]

Filed Under: Fundraising

Worshiping together again: 5-24-2020 update

May 24, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

From John Riehle, Pastoral Administrator, 11 am, May 24, 2020, as announced at the end of our Sunday morning broadcast of Mass. We are living in an uncertain time. We have received much information in the past 48 hours; much of it conflicts with other information. I talked with Fr. Steve; the Liturgy Committee talked […]

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Worshiping together again: 5-20-2020 update

May 22, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

The Archdiocese has sent pages of guidelines that should be followed as everyone is invited back to worship together. We will wait until an announcement by Governor Walz and then the Liturgy Committee will meet [on Zoom] to decide what we will do in order to allow folks back “into the Church.” It will certainly […]

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Community of Saints news 5-24-2020

May 22, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Community of Saints would like to congratulate our 8th grade graduating class of 2020!  This year’s student school leaders have experienced something like no other class has ever experienced before.  We feel confident that this situation will only make our students stronger and more resilient individuals; this experience has pushed them to become even more independent […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-24-2020

May 22, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

“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  LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Eventually we will be able to resume worshipping in church. We will need volunteers to serve as Ushers, Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the […]

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Worshiping together again: 5-16-2020 Update

May 16, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

The Archdiocese has sent pages of guidelines that should be followed as everyone is invited back to worship together. We will wait until an announcement by Governor Walz and then the Liturgy Committee will join me [on Zoom] to decide what we will do in order to allow folks back “into the Church.” It will […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-17-2020

May 16, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

“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  WEBMASTER   Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also […]

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Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-10-2020

May 10, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

“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 WEBMASTER   Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also […]

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