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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. Above: Adrian, Annalese, […]

Published May 26, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation, General News, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published May 16, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. 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

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

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

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, […]

Published September 23, 2021. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 […]

Published June 3, 2021. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published May 4, 2021. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published September 16, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published August 26, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 […]

Published March 21, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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

Published March 16, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 15, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 6, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 6, 2020. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Community Service, Faith Formation, Fundraising. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 14, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published February 14, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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.

Published January 11, 2020. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published November 22, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published November 6, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

COS awarded Educational Impact grant from Catholic Community Foundation

Community of Saints Regional Catholic School is happy to be a recent recipient of an Educational Impact Grant from the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF). This grant was made possible by many donors – past and present – whose belief in the power of endowment has allowed CCFto steward and grow endowment funds. These funds provide annual grants […]

Published October 31, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Presentation of Confirmation candidates, potluck supper, 10-26-2019

COMMUNITY DINNER AND CONFIRMATION LAUNCH Confirmation candidates were presented to the parish at 4:15 Mass on Saturday, October 24.  Afterwards, there was a potluck supper for candidates, their families and the parish. These young people will be confirmed in late March, 2020. Please remember to pray for them daily. Our annual Confirmation launch is for […]

Published October 30, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 10-27-2019

Community of Saints is halfway through our annual school marathon!  We kicked off on October 3rd with obstacle courses that included a lot of hopping, running and throwing! Students loved it. The marathon ends on Give to the Max Day-Thursday, November 14th. Our goal this year is to raise $12,000 for flexible classroom seating and […]

Published October 27, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 10-20-2019

Community of Saints is excited to announce that we will once again be hosting a Halloween Dance! The dance will take place in the Community of Saints’ gymnasium on Friday, October 25th from 6:00-9:00 pm.   In addition to the school community, the dance is open to our sponsoring parish communities as well!  The cost of the […]

Published October 18, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation news 10-13-2019

COMMUNITY DINNER AND CONFIRMATION LAUNCH Students in grades 8 and above who would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in spring 2020 through St Matthew parish are invited to our Confirmation launch on Saturday, October 26. Parents/guardians should also attend, and other family members are invited, too. Join us for the 4:15 Saturday Mass […]

Published October 13, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 9-29-2019

Community of Saints school year is off to a great start! Our K-8 enrollment has reached over 200 students, and we are so excited to have several new additions to our community! Thank you to our school families and sponsoring parish members for spreading the word about the high quality, faith-based educational experience we provide […]

Published October 2, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 9-9-2019

SCHOOL MASSES AT COS School Masses will resume at Community of Saints Regional Catholic School on Thursday, September 12th at 9:10 am.  Parishioners, parents, grandparents, family and friends are all welcome to attend these Masses. Please check the weekly bulletin to see if Father Adrian cancels a Mass during vacation, holidays, etc. COMMUNITY OF SAINTS […]

Published September 6, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 8-25-2019

We would like to give a HUGE thanks for the enormous response to our request for golf clubs and equipment.  We received a large quantity of golf clubs and golf balls, along with some other miscellaneous golf equipment.  We are set!  Thank you, thank you!    Community of Saints is looking forward to our best […]

Published August 22, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation news 8-11-2019

REGISTER NOW FOR FAITH FORMATION AND SACRAMENTS (2019-2020) The registration form (for students not attending Community of Saints School) is here: st-matts.org/ff You may register using the online form, or download a print version (your choice of PDF file or Word file). You can print out the form, fill it in, and hand it in […]

Published August 8, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 8-11-2019

Community of Saints Sports Equipment Request. With the excitement of our student enrollment continuing to grow, we are in need of some additional PE and Recess Equipment. Specific Request: Do you have any extra golf balls or golf clubs lying around the garage that you haven’t used in years?  Community of Saints is looking for […]

Published August 8, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 7-14-2019

Summer Programming. Our Preschool and Extended Day summer programs have been busy having an amazing summer!  Each week brings new activities and on or off-site field trip experiences-some of these field trips have included stops at the Science Museum, Dairy Queen, West St. Paul Pool and others!  When our summer programs are not on a field […]

Published July 14, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 6-23-2019

Community of Saints School is always working to continue growing professionally and find best practices! The first week of summer included three days of Higher Powered Learning Program training with our school BLAST leadership team as we prepare to roll out school-wide blended learning next school year. This past week, the school administration headed to […]

Published June 23, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 6-9-2019

Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year is in full swing, and we are excited—last year our enrollment increased over 10%, and we are hoping to grow even more next school year.  We are asking YOU to spread the word, and help us with our goal to increase enrollment!  If you know of anyone, ages PreK […]

Published June 9, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Communion recipients of May 19, 2019

Children in St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program and students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School received their First Communion on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:15 pm Mass. Other candidates received the sacrament on Saturday, May 11, at the 4:15 am Mass. 

Published May 20, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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