Funeral ministry opportunities at Saint Matthew’s Parish Community Download this article as a PDF file: Funeral ministry of Saint Matthew When someone in our family, or a close friend, dies, the entire experience is all-encompassing. It is impossible to compartmentalize all the feelings that we have around all that is involved. Likewise for our parish […]
See Galería Paz Jesús April 26-28 at Neighborhood Art Crawl
Church of St. Matthew parishioner Kristin Rafferty will have an art exhibit featuring iconic images of Our Lord and Lady in oil paints. Holy Water & Rosaries were used in the creation of these works. This is part of the Saint Paul Art Crawl and is at Galería Paz Jesús, three blocks away from St. […]
Good Friday Lenten Fish Fry 2019
St. Matthew’s 30th Annual Lenten Fish Fries Last call! Friday, April 19, 2019 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm St. Matthew’s Social Hall 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107 TABLE SERVICE: No waiting in a buffet line! Drive up lane for to-go orders on Hall Ave. Special Good Friday “Fish and Chips” pricing and menu: […]
Community of Saints update 4-14-2019
Festival del día del niño! All are welcome to join us for our first annual Children’s Day Festival. The celebration will take place Saturday, April 27th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the Community of Saints gymnasium. Admission is FREE, and includes games, snacks, music and a whole lot of fun! It is an event […]
Reunion Mass: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 11:15 am, at COS
All alums of Saint Matthew’s School and all the other feeder schools to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (St. Michael’s, St. John Vianney, Our Lady of Guadalupe) are invited to Mass at COS at 11:15 am on Sunday, April 28. A special invitation to all those whose grad year was 4 or 9. Extra […]
Men’s Club News April 2019
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Menu – In observation of Lent we will be having snacks. St Matthew’s Men’s Club Ham Bingo St Matthews Social Hall Saturday April 6th, 2019 5pm to 8pm $50 or Half the Pot Coverall on Final Game ALL AGES WELCOME!!! Catholic Order of Foresters Catholic Order of Foresters St […]
Ham Bingo April 6, 2019 – sponsored by the Men’s Club
Ham Bingo St. Matthew’s Social Hall 510 Hall Ave, St Paul, MN 55107 Saturday, April 6th, 2019 5 pm to 8 pm $50 or Half-the-Pot Coverall on Final Game FOOD and BEVERAGES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ALL AGES WELCOME!!! (KIDS MUST BE WITH ADULT TO PLAY) Download flyer: Ham Bingo 2019
Faith Formation news: Our Confirmation class receives sacrament on March 17, 2019
Pictured below are the 23 members of our Confirmation class who received the sacrament on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Included are Archbishop Bernard Hedba, Fr. Steve Adrian and Deacon Greg Sroder. – Janelle Rohr, St. Matthew Faith Formation director
Update on church roof replacement, 3-24-2019
One vendor of the four was preferred. Members of the finance council checked on the references. They made contact with six companies who have had roofs installed/ replaced by our preferred company. Every reference was extremely positive in all aspects of the work and the follow- ups. And I received an unsolicited recommendation of the […]
Thank you to our volunteers, 3-24-2019
We are a Volunteer Parish! The future of our parish depends on our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to the following people who stepped forward to volunteer their time and talent to our parish: Thank you to Louise Breidel who has volunteered as an on-call parish center receptionist. Thank you to all who stayed after the […]
Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses
We need volunteers to take communion to those unable to worship with us. This “liturgical” ministry involves taking a pyx with a host immediately after a Saturday or Sunday Mass; visiting the person in their home; reading the gospel and sharing a sentence or two from the homily; praying the Lord’s Prayer together and then […]
The Good News Spring 2019
Download PDF: The-Good-News-Spring-2019 Fr. Steve’s Column COS Partners With University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) General Joe Votel ’72 Classes of 1969 Marge Milner Will Retire After Teaching for 30 Years Remembering St. Michael’s School: Gerald Kegler 1950-1959 Remembering St. Matthew’s School: Mark Votel 1951-1958 Join us for Reunion Sunday! April 28, […]
Lenten Enchilada Dinners at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 2019
Please join us for authentic Mexican Enchilada Lenten dinners on Fridays, March 8th through April 12th, 2019, (not Good Friday) from 11:30am – 6:30pm. Enjoy time with family and friends (eat in) or order as “take-out”. Large plate $10.00, small plate $8.00. Enchiladas also sold “to-go” (by the dozen for $20.00) Come and taste the […]
Men’s Club News March 2019
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, March 13, 8 pm, in the Social Hall. Menu – In observation of Lent we will be having snacks. The 4th Annual West St. Paul Winter Fun Fest! The club had a booth at this event. It was very successful, thanks to those who helped! Sick and Vigil John Del Vecchio is […]
Community of Saints will purchase St. Michael’s Church property
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School is set to purchase the property of St. Michael’s Church. We are so thrilled to share this exciting news with you! This is another component that strongly demonstrates the sustainability of Community of Saints! St. Michael’s Church property is where Community of Saints resides – and soon the property […]
Community Dinner Thank You
Huge thanks to the wonderful helpers at the March Community Dinner: Kitchen help: Kathleen Thompson, Bonnie Schoep, Mary Davidson, Mary Hozza, Myrna Bertram, Mike Bauer, Becky Montgomery. Social Hall help: Christian Hozza, Lady Bungue-Jones, Cecilia Bungue-Jones, Hana Honig, Clara Dubuc. Supplies help: Kathy Schowalter, Tim Nowak. Meeting help: Dave Sonday, Maribel Alvarez. Thanks to the […]
One-Sided Winter Parking Ban: March 4-April 1
Beginning Monday, March 4, at noon, and continuing through April 1, there is NO PARKING on the even side of St. Paul residential streets. That means no parking on the east side (church side) of Hall Ave. and no parking on the south side of Robie St. across from the church. Winifred, George and Humboldt are […]
Lenten Fish Fries 2019
April 19 is our last Lenten Fish Fry for 2019! Click here for special “Fish and Chips” pricing and menu. Note that “All You Care to Eat” pricing was for March 8 – April 12 only. Every Friday during Lent: March 8 through April 19, 2019 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm St. Matthew’s Social Hall […]
Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2019
Lent 2019 Download full Lenten schedule (PDF file): Lent at St Matthew 2019-r Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. & Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Weekday Masses are Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday: Sacred Scripture/Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. Ash Wednesday March 6, 8:00 a.m. Communion Service & 7:00 p.m. […]
Night of Community COS Annual Benefit – Saturday, February 23, 2019
We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual school benefit this upcoming Saturday! Below is information on what will be at “Night of Community”, including information on our Classroom Baskets, Silent Auction, and Mystery Bags! It’s not too late to attend! Night of Community COS Annual Benefit Saturday, February 23 6-9:30pm St. Matthew’s […]
Saint Michael Adoration Chapel
COME WATCH WITH ME… Eight Open Hours: Sunday 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 2:00 a.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Thursday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. Help is also needed on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am cleaning the Chapel, many hands make light work. Currently there are only a couple […]
Men’s Club News February 2019
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, February 13, 8 pm, in the Social Hall. Menu – Spaghetti The 4th Annual West St. Paul Winter Fun Fest! This event will be held at Harmon Park on Saturday February 23rd from 3pm to 6pm with fireworks around 6:15. The Men’s Club will be having a food booth that day. We will […]
Community of Saints News 2-3-2019
Last week was Catholic Schools Week! Each day, students had different dress up theme day as part of the celebration of Catholic education! The week also consisted of a geography bee, buddy reading, staff versus students volleyball game, BINGO, open house and a food drive! “Night of Community: Spring Fever” Tickets for Sale! Tickets are […]
Big Game Party on February 3, hosted by Men’s Club
St. Matthew’s Social Hall on Sunday, February 3rd. Doors open at 4:30 pm. The game starts at 5:30 pm. Hosted by the St. Matthew’s Men’s Club. Football on the big screen. Chili, hot sandwiches, snacks, refreshments & fun. Bring a dish to share. Jigsaw puzzle contest at halftime. Great fun for football fans of all ages. […]
Community of Saints News 1-27-2019
Archbishop Hebda will be celebrating mass at Community of Saints during Catholic Schools Week! All are welcome to join us for our 9:10am student mass on Thursday, January 31st. “Night of Community: Spring Fever” Tickets for Sale! Tickets are now available for our fifth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6-9pm, […]
Dinosaur Extravaganza! February 10: Family-Friendly Concert by Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Presents Special 1-Hour Family-Friendly Concerts: Dinosaur Extravaganza! Sunday, February 10 at 2pm & 4pm St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN William Schrickel, conductor Larry Prescott, trumpet Marta Troicki, bassoon Jake Endres, narrator Leonard Bernstein – Overture to Candide Giuseppe Tartini – Trumpet Concerto, D. 53: Finale Johann Hummel […]
Thanks to recent volunteers
We are a volunteer parish! Never was this more evident than when we put out a call for volunteers to help decorate the church for the Christmas season. Many volunteers, children, Faith Formation students and adults gathered after the 10:00 mass. In less than 1 hour the trees were assembled, banners and altar cloths in […]
Faith Formation news: First Communion/First Reconciliation meeting
First Communion/First Reconciliation Meeting On Wednesday, January 16, there will be a meeting in church at 6:30 PM for parents/guardians with children who have registered to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew. Children preparing for the sacraments should also attend, along with the parent/guardian. This meeting is for both […]
Becoming a servant-leader (reflection)
January 13, 2019 – The Baptism of The Lord What a treasure trove of stewardship lessons we find in our Gospel reading today on this feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Today’s Gospel is one we read every year, so it is easy to lose sight of just how incredible it is that Jesus […]
Men’s Club News January 2019
Monthly Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 8 pm, in the Social Hall. Menu – chili. Father Kelly Breakfast Sunday The Men’s Club will be hosting breakfast this Sunday January 6th right after 10am mass. This breakfast is in honor of Father Kelly who will be leaving St. Matthew’s. The cooking will start at 8am, please stop in […]
Faith Formation presentation on Child Safety, Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Our Faith Formation program will have a speaker the evening of Wednesday, February 27, to help us teach child safety and meet the Archdiocese requirement about child sexual abuse prevention education. It will be in St. Matthew’s Church, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Parents/guardians and children should attend together. Our Faith Formation audience will include kids […]
New Parishioners Welcome
Are you new to the neighborhood or new to the parish? Would you like to become a registered member of the Church of Saint Matthew? Perhaps you have never “officially” registered and would like to do so. You will find registration forms on the Care Notes Wall located at the southeast corner of the church, […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Fr. Bob Kelly, OP
Today the Spotlight shines on Fr. Bob Kelly, OP. In 2016 this parish made the decision to no longer be clustered with St. Michael Parish. We indicated that we wanted to be a “Volunteer Parish”. We requested from the Archdiocese a priest to celebrate the mass and sacraments. We would have a very small paid […]
A Dominican Blessing (Fr. Bob reflection)
It is likely that most of us, if not all of us, have traveled across country in an automobile. If we are the driver, we might take the time to study a map. We might download directions from the Internet. If we travel a lot, we might invest in a GPS app for our mobile […]
A Reflection on “Family” (Fr. Bob reflection)
With Christmas over, gift-wrap recycled, and holiday cookies nearly gone, we are given the opportunity to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The opportunity lends itself to consider family life in the many and various ways in which we experience it. Speaking for myself, I belong to three families—my birth family, my Dominican family, and […]
