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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 […]

Published April 17, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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, […]

Published April 13, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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!

Published April 11, 2022. Filed Under: Lent and Easter, Prayer and Adoration, Rosary Society. Posted by Richard Schletty

Men’s Club News April 2022

St. Matthew’s Men’s Club information Men’s Club General Meeting: Wednesday April 13, 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 […]

Published April 7, 2022. Filed Under: Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 2, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 1, 2022. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 30, 2022. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 25, 2022. Filed Under: General News, History. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 20, 2022. Filed Under: Liturgical Ministry, Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 14, 2022. Filed Under: General News, Prayer and Adoration. Posted by Richard Schletty

Men’s Club News March 2022

St. Matthew’s Men’s Club information 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 […]

Published March 5, 2022. Filed Under: Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 25, 2022. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 25, 2022. Filed Under: Parish Pastoral Council. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 25, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. […]

Published February 25, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 22, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. […]

Published February 22, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. […]

Published February 9, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. […]

Published February 6, 2022. Filed Under: Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 6, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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: , […]

Published January 20, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published January 17, 2022. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published January 17, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published January 17, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Men’s Club News January 2022

January 2022 Happy New Year! Men’s Club General Meeting, Wednesday January 12th at 8pm Menu – Chef’s surprise Christmas Auction The auction was a success this year, thanks to those who attended and brought items to auction off. Tim will provide an update at the meeting. Winterfest Concession Opportunity The men’s club was asked to […]

Published January 6, 2022. Filed Under: Men's Club. Posted by Bob Creamer

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-09-2022

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  FUNERAL MINISTRY: The church of St. Matthew invites you to be a part of a compassionate ministry providing hospitality to grieving families. You are […]

Published December 30, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

The Good News Fall/Winter 2021/2022

The Good News from Alums, Friends and Families providing tuition assistance to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School Download PDF: The Good News – FallWinter 20212022 COS Helps All Students Reach Their Full Potential – Despite huge educational challenges created by COVID-19, Principal Bridget Kramer hasn’t allowed it to slow down efforts to create an environment […]

Published December 28, 2021. Filed Under: Alums & Family & Friends, Community of Saints School, The Good News newsletter. Posted by Kevin Jack

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-02-2022

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  FUNERAL MINISTRY: The church of St. Matthew invites you to be a part of a compassionate ministry providing hospitality to grieving families. You are […]

Published December 28, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-26-2021

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  Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTERS:  We are looking for volunteers to serve as Money Counters for weekly collections. Time […]

Published December 28, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-19-2021

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  MONEY COUNTERS:  We are looking for volunteers to serve as Money Counters for weekly collections. Time commitment would be 2 Sundays each month. (3 […]

Published December 28, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-12-2021

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  MONEY COUNTERS: We are looking for volunteers to serve as Money Counters for weekly collections. Time commitment would be 2 Sundays each month. (3 […]

Published December 12, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

Men’s Club News December 2021

December 2021 Men’s Club General Meeting, Wednesday December 8th at 7pm Menu – John Del Vecchio will be making gyros for the meeting/auction. Christmas Auction The auction will be held immediately following the shortened general meeting. We will be auctioning off gift cards and if you would like to donate a homemade food item for […]

Published December 6, 2021. Filed Under: Men's Club. Posted by Bob Creamer

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-5-2021

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  MONEY COUNTERS:  We are looking for volunteers to serve as Money Counters for weekly collections. Time commitment would be 2 Sundays each month. (3 […]

Published December 1, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 11-21-2021

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  MONEY COUNTERS:  We are looking for volunteers to serve as Money Counters for weekly collections. Time commitment would be 2 Sundays each month. (3 […]

Published November 21, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 11-14-2021

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  MONEY COUNTERS: We are looking for volunteers to serve as Money Counters for weekly collections. Time commitment would be 2 Sundays each month. (3 […]

Published November 11, 2021. Filed Under: Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Kevin Jack

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