FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION UPDATE On Wednesday, January 25, ONLY students who are preparing for First Communion should attend Faith Formation. All other Faith Formation students have the evening off. For those preparing for First Communion, we meet in the church from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Parents also need to attend; they will have a […]
Faith Formation News, January 15, 2023
FAITH FORMATION, CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Students in grades K to 10 who attend public school have Faith Formation class this Wednesday, January 18. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and most children finish at 7:40 PM. Grades 8 to 10 have class from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Community of Saints 8th graders who are […]
Children’s Liturgy starts Sunday, January 8, 2023
Faith Formation news 1-8-2023 Young children who attend the Sunday Mass with their family are invited to the chapel during Mass to hear the Gospel and do crafts and activities related to the Gospel, led by a catechist. They are returned to the main church shortly after the homily.
Faith Formation news 12-4-2022
FAITH FORMATION UPDATE On December 7, Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 will have Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Students and parents should come to the church building at 6:45 PM. After Mass, we will have light holiday refreshments in the back of church. First Reconciliation Service Our First Reconciliation […]
Faith Formation news 11-27-2022
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RESUME Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 have class on Wednesday evening, November 30. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Class ends at 7:30 PM for kindergarteners, at 7:40 PM for Grades 2 to 7, and at 7:50 PM […]
Faith Formation news 11-20-2022
NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES THIS WEEK Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Faith Formation students do NOT have class on November 23. Classes resume November 30. Parents, please mark your calendars for December 7, when the Faith Formation program has Mass in church. Parents and students sit together, and families should plan to arrive for church […]
Faith Formation news 11-6-2022
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES Public school students in grades K-10 who are registered for Faith Formation have class on Wednesday, November 9, in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Heads up that on November 16 only students preparing for First Communion have […]
Faith Formation news 10-23-2022: Wednesday classes, Confirmation launch
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RESUME: Public school students in Grades K-10 who are registered for Faith Formation have class on Wednesday, October 26, in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Community of Saints 8th graders will join the Confirmation students on October […]
Faith Formation news 9-25-2022: classes are still open
FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION CLASSES ARE OPEN Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes have begun for public school students. St. Matthew is still welcoming new registrations for students to join the program. Download the registration form and COVID-19 safety plan from www.st-matts.org/faith-formation. Then bring your student(s) to Faith Formation class on Wednesday, September 29. Students […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Update 9-25-2022
Our young worshippers ages 3 to 6 are welcome to take a Gospel Weeklies Seeds packet to use during Mass and at home after church. These packets are near the hymnals at the front entrance. Each packet contains a weekly lesson specific to the Sunday Gospel, a coloring page or activity sheet, crayons, a parent […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Update 9-18-2022
Our Gospel Weeklies curriculum resumes this weekend, which means the Seeds and Promise packets in church near the hymnals at the front entrance contain a weekly lesson specific to the Sunday Gospel as well as a parent teaching page for that week’s lesson. Each packet also has extras to help our young worshippers ages 3 […]
Faith Formation News 8-21-2022 – Sign up for classes now
Register now for Faith Formation classes for the 2022-23 school year. For signup details and downloadable forms, go to: st-matts.org/faith-formation Registration for Faith Formation classes for public school students in grades K to 10 is open for the 2022-2023 school year. These classes help children learn about and grow in their Catholic faith. They also […]
Faith Formation News 8-7-2022 – Teachers Needed
FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in Grades 1 to 10 will resume September 21 and we have openings for teachers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn more about their Catholic faith. We need a teacher for […]
Sacrament of First Communion, July 2022
Congratulations to Hayden on making his First Communion at St. Matthew’s Church on July 2! Hayden was joined on that day by his grandfather Jack, parents Lindsey and Kyle, brother Hudson, and other family members. To see pictures from First Communions celebrated in May, click here.
Sacrament of First Communion, May 2022
Congratulations to the students who made their First Holy Communion at the Church of St Matthew in May! Thirteen students attend weekly Faith Formation classes at St Matthew. Eight students attend Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. Father Steve Adrian, sacramental minister at the Church of St Matthew, presided at the Masses. See July’s First […]
Faith Formation news: May 15, 2022
First Communion Masses at St. Matthew Twenty children from the Faith Formation program and Community of Saints Catholic School will be celebrating their First Communions in May. Some children are making their First Communion at a 2 PM Mass on Saturday, May 14. Others are making their First Communion at the 10:15 AM Mass on […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Children’s Liturgy Packets at Mass
Every weekend during the 2021-2022 school year, the Church of St Matthew has learning packets available near the front door, by the hymnals, for children ages 3 to 6. The packet, a 9×12 envelope, contains a colorful pamphlet (called Seeds or Promise) related to the Sunday Gospel, a supplemental worksheet (such as a coloring page, […]
Sacrament of First Communion, May 15-16, 2021
The Church of St Matthew celebrated First Holy Communion with 16 children and their families at Masses on May 15 and 16. Seven of the children attended weekly Faith Formation classes for the 2020-21 school year, and ten of the children attend Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. Father Steve Adrian celebrated both Masses. Thanks […]
Sacrament of Confirmation May 2, 2021
The Church of St. Matthew celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 2. Thirteen students in the Faith Formation Program were confirmed, as were three Community of Saints Regional Catholic School students and one Visitation School student. Father Biju Mathew and Father Steve Adrian celebrated the Mass. Thanks to their parents, sponsors, and catechist […]
Faith Formation News 9-16-2020
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 […]
First Communion August 1-2, 2020
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Faith Formation news 11-24-2019
Faith Formation Break: Faith Formation students do not have class on Wednesday, November 27, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Class resumes on December 4, and students that evening should go directly to their parish center classroom at 6:30. If possible, on December 4, students should also bring a donation for our Advent giving effort, which […]
Community of Saints news 11-10-2019
Community of Saints is honored to host coffee and treats this weekend at St. Matthew Church after the 10:15 am Mass on Sunday, November 10. Stop by and say hi to Ms. Bridget Kramer and learn more about our amazing school! Also, please visit our website at communityofsaints.org We will be concluding our school marathon […]
